Illuminated Manuscript

Create an Illuminated Manuscript which explains in 1 paragraph (5-7 sentences) what Feudalism is, how & why it started in Europe and what the classes are and their responsiblities were. Then illustrate the page full with pictures that would hep someone who could not read understand the concept. be sure to utilize the style of an illuminated manuscript

P.S. NO STICK FIGURES OR CPU PICS all pictures must be hand drawn, the paragraph may be typed.

This is worth 50 pts and is due Friday.

I have included a few samples of manuscripts that you can use for inspiration. Also feel free to google Illuminated Manuscripts, and post your findings. as comments.

Calendar 1/26-1/30

Monday

• In Library to finish Charlemagne Assignment

Tuesday

• Fedualism Handout/ Book Activity
• H.W. Study for Quiz

Wednesday

• Quiz on Feudalism & Geography
• Feudalism Word Map
• H.W. Illuminated Manuscript Assignment Due FRIDAY! *See Additional Post for Assignment Details & Inspiration

Thursday

• Reading Activity
• Foldable & Flash Cards
• H.W. Finish Illuminated Manuscript

Friday

• ILLUMINATED LETTERS DUE!!!!!
• Reading Activity
• H.W. have a Great Weekend!

Charlemagne Obit Assignment & Links

In class today we were introduced to our next assignment, in case you forgot or are a little confused here is the prompt again, as well as several websites which you can use for your writing. I have also included a few pictures if you would like to copy and paste them into your assignment on Monday when we go to the library feel free, it is after all an obituary and we should see a picture of the deceased.


Using the Internet & Reference Articles/Books, your task is to find out more about Charlemagne’s accomplishments and Character. Then you will need to write a news article obituary showcasing your findings.
Specifics
· 1 pg (No more than 4 Paragraphs)
· 5-7 sentences each paragraph
· 1 Quotation from research, for each section his accomplishments and his Character.
· A picture accompanying the Article.

This assignment is due No Later than Monday Jan. 26, 2009 @ 2:00pm, and is worth 100pts.





Links to Websites (if you decided to search on your own which is recommended then take a word of advice, "if you see something that you haven't seen anywhere else then chances are it's not true." and usually credible (good) websites are linked to schools or encyclopedias etc.





http://www.humnet.ucla.edu/Santiago/histchrl.html

http://historymedren.about.com/od/charlemagnestudyguide/p/sg_biography.htm

http://www.historyforkids.org/

http://www.lucidcafe.com/library/96apr/charlemagne.html

http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/medieval/history/earlymiddle/charlemagne.htm

http://familyhistory1.homestead.com/Charlemagne.html

http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/basis/einhard.html

http://www.history.com/encyclopedia.do?articleId=205275

http://www.biography.com/search/article.do?id=37817


If you find some cool pics or sites related to Charlemagne feel free to post them, i'd like to see what you are working on.

Fall of Rome

Here is the video as promised, if you paid attention in class you should have the brunt of it. It has been edited from the the History Channel Program "the Dark Ages" and will only be up here until friday.

Calendar 1/19/2009-1/23/2009

Here it is in all its glory (p.s. this is just tentative and may change later but if it does it will be posted.)

Monday:
No School Celebrate MLK jr. Day!

Tuesday:

• KWL Anticipation Guide (Copy into your Journal) Copy and Answer the three questions in your book on page 286 be sure to support your answers.
• Preview Key Terms
• Review Powerpoint on the Fall of Rome (posted after school)

Wednesday:

• Feudalism word map
• Map Activity

Thursday:

• Dark Ages PowerPoint "Clovis & Charlemagne" (Posted After School)
• Charlemagne News Article/Obituary

Friday

• Quiz
• Finish News Article/ Obituary
• Dark Ages PowerPoint "the Church" (Posted After School)

*remember all topics subject to change

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