A word network is a collection of words related to a topic. As you read the unit selections, identify words related to the idea of society, and add them to your Word Network. You might begin by adding words from the Launch Text, such as rebellion. Then, for each word, add a related word. Continue to add words as you complete this unit.

A Word Network is a collection of words related to a topic. As you read the selections in this unit, identify interesting words related to the idea of destiny and add them to your Word Network. For example, you might begin by adding words from the Launch Text, such as inevitable, fortune, and influence. Continue to add words as you complete this unit.

$$\begin{matrix} \text{ } & \text{ } & \text{ }\\ \text{$\square$} & \text{ } & \text{$\square$}\\ \text{inevitable-} & \text{ } & \text{$\square$}\\ \text{fortune-} & \text{DESTINY} & \text{-influence}\\ \text{$\square$} & \text{ } & \text{$\square$}\\ \text{$\square$} & \text{ } & \text{$\square$}\\ \end{matrix}$$

A Word Network is a collection of words related to a topic. As you read the selections in this unit, identify interesting words related to the idea of journeys and add them to your Word Network. For example, you might begin by adding words from the Launch Text such as opportunity, transportation, and attractions. Continue to add words as you complete this unit.

$$\begin{matrix} \text{ } & \text{ } & \text{ }\\ \text{opportunity} & \text{ } & \text{ }\\ \text{transportation} & \text{ JOURNEYS } & \text{ }\\ \text{attractions} & \text{ } & \text{ }\\ \text{ } & \text{ } & \text{ }\\ \end{matrix}$$

Write a summary of "Better Never to Have Met at All." Remember that a summary is a concise, complete, and accurate overview of a text. It should contain neither opinion nor analysis.

Choose five (5) word roots related to a part of the body. Add different prefixes and/or suffixes to the word root to create at least three different terms for each body part. For example: cystitis, cystoscopy, and cystocele.

Concept Vocabulary: reclusive, sinister, ethereal. What other words in the informational graphics capture the essence of Gothic literature?

(a) What surface impression of the Friar is created in lines 212-279? (b) Which details reveal what the speaker really thinks of the Friar? (c) What social commentary is Chaucer making through his characterization of the Friar?

Choose at least one unfamiliar detail from the text. Briefly research that detail. In what way does the information you learned shed light on an aspect of the poem?

Consider class discussions, presentations, the video, and the Launch Text as you think about the prompt. Record your first thoughts here. PROMPT: Which contributes more to heroism-sacrifice or success?

Write an argument in which you offer a response to this question: Which contributes more to heroism-sacrifice or success? Begin by deciding on your claim and stating it as part of a concise introduction. Use credible evidence from the texts you have read and from your own experience to support your assertion. As you write, think about what someone might say to refute your argument. Make sure that your argument addresses those contradictory ideas.

Judging from the descriptions of the Friar and the Parson, what does Chaucer think can cause a religious person to fail in his or her duty?

Write a program that calculates the average word length in a sentence entered by the user.

Now, add annotations to the Hinojosa article and related material that you highlighted for Exercise 1. This time, focus on summarizing the writer’s key points and on asking questions that will prepare you for discussing (and perhaps writing about) this article.

Confirm your understanding of the text by writing a summary.