Tag Archives: World Literature

PSHS CVisC Q2 English 4 The Medieval Period

As we read texts and complete assessment tasks, let us be reminded of these learning outcomes:

Recall terms associated with the Medieval Period.
Analyze a literary excerpt in the context of the Medieval Period.
Retell the specified scene using a different perspective or write an essay about a different perspective on the specified scene.
Recall details from given background information.
Describe literary characters.
Narrate events and experiences of the main character.
Define allegory as exemplified in the texts.

Reading Task 1: The Middle Ages (a general overview)

A quick overview of Literature during the Middle Ages

A quick overview of what life was during the Medieval Period

Reading Task 2: The Quarter 2 Texts

Reading Task 3: The Song of Roland

Quick background of the text and where it is in history

A short visual summary of the text

Reading Task 4: Saint Augustine’s Confessions

The life of St. Augustine

Highlights of Confessions

Reading Task 5: Dante’s Inferno

This is one playlist summarizing the whole text. It also provides helpful summary and analysis.

Find other Quarter 2 files here.

PSHS English 4 World Literature

Find our class files here.

Week 5 Formal Correspondence

Step 1 How do we write a formal or business letter? Look into the features discussed in this video.

Step 2 Read the lesson guide on writing formal letters.

Step 3 How do we write an application essay? Focus on the important aspects discussed in this video.

Step 4 What should we always keep in mind when we communicate online? Focus on the tips shared in this video.

Step 5 Read the lesson guide on writing a resume.

Step 6 What should we remember when we prepare our resume? Remember practical tips shared in this video.

Step 8 Start working on your final Quarter 1 Alternative Assessment task. Read the assessment task guide and rubric.