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Here, you will find a very brief summary of class discussions and activities, lists of assigned readings, and links to other resources. The posts are reminders of what we covered in class and/or of what you missed by being absent physically and/or mentally. If we are required to work remotely, the posts will give directions for the day's activities, and let you know when we will meet via Google Meets. Please read the posts, talk with your classmates, and do the practise work as it suits the timing at home. Please put all work in your digital folders via Google Drive. Feel free to make comments and if you're still confused, please email me!

(NB: I do not condone class absences - you must be present, in class, actively listening and participating whenever possible. Always communicate your absences with the school office as well as with me. It is your responsibility to make arrangements for missed learning opportunities. You MUST meet all assignment deadlines. If we have to meet via Google Meets, please make a note of the QR link posted in Room 205 for the meeting id and passwords.)

30 October 2025

B - ... when Aiesha went full extra with the Chaucer stuff and Mr. Casiano had to exit stage left.

ESSENTIAL QUESTION: What does the evolution of language tell us about society?

Learners shared their Chaucer-like poetic descriptions of teachers as if the teachers were one of the pilgrims in Canterbury Tales. I invited Mr. Casiano to hear Aiesha's; he was so overwhelmed that he needed to dip. (He loved it!)

We read together the section on the Growth of the English Language and discussed what was happening in society to affect change or if language forced growth in society. (My head is spinning, too!)

We got through one more pilgrim and vowed to finish next class!

READ: "The Pardonner's Tale"

NEXT CLASS: Morality in medieval England

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