Before Reading
Think about What You Know
Do a quickwrite about the things you know about medieval romance and knights. Compare your ideas with a partner.
During Reading
Use What You Know
1. Listen as your teacher reads the first nine lines aloud. Try to picture the knight described. How is he similar to other knights you have read about?
2. Continue reading the selection on your own. Keep comparing the knight to other knights.
Fix-Up Idea: Listen to the Selection
Spenser deliberately used archaic spellings in The Faerie Queene. These spellings can make reading this selection challenging. Try listening to the selection first. Once you have heard the selection, try reading it through on your own.
After Reading
Summarize Your Ideas
With your partner from the Before-Reading activity, talk about how the knight in this selection is similar to other knights you have read about in medieval romances. Write a brief summary of your ideas.