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Middle ages Common Core CCRA.R.5 resources
Coat of Arms Activity Get to Know You Project
Are you looking for the perfect activity to supplement your Middle Ages unit? This Coat of Arms Activity Get to Know You Project uses close reading as a springboard for a fun and enlightening activity for your students. This is a favorite project in my classroom and I'm sure it will be in yours!Related Products► Goal Setting using Monthly Reading Calendars► Johnny Appleseed {Activities for Big Kids}► Read Aloud Unit for WeslandiaPlease see the PREVIEW above for an idea of what's included.In this
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4th - 6th
The Inferno (Reader's Theater script-stories + unit activities)
Teach the heck out of Inferno! Dante’s epic journey through Hell is filled with horrifying and fascinating sights. Although the Inferno is the perfect text to nab your students’ interest, it still proves to be a difficult and daunting read for many students. Use this Reader’s Theater script-story adaptation of the Inferno to bring the afterlife to life! Teach the scripts on their own (they cover the full Inferno) or use them in conjunction with the original text to build interest and increase co
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7th - 12th
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The Islamic Empire; Font of Wisdom; A Common Core Approach
The Islamic Empire's contributions to culture, science and the other accoutrements of civilization are numerous and were influential in the developments of the Renaissance and the Scientific Revolution in Europe. They are a bridge from the Ancient to the Modern, and their contributions to world civilization cannot be overestimated. Among these contributions are; algebra, zoology, Libraries of Cordoba, calligraphy, astronomy, geometric and floral designs, polo, irrigation techniques, chess, am
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7th - 10th, Adult Education
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African Proverbs; Gleaning Information from African Proverbs
The study of oral traditions can be greatly enhanced by a close reading of proverbs. Africa provides a plethora of cultures which can be compared and contrasted through their proverbs. This project allows students to examine in-depth four African proverbs to recreate the society from which it derived examining both its intellectual and material milieu. Allow your students to demonstrate their creativity while examining the proverbs of African cultures. Examples included.
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4th - 12th
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The Crusades; You Are There Radio News Broadcast
The Crusades created a new connection between the civilizations of Europe, Byzantium, and Islam and changed the trajectory of their history. Use this project to teach your students about the crusades which utilizes the Common Core emphasis on reading primary sources, thinking as a historian, and writing concisely. Your students will create a radio news broadcast as if you are reporting from the First or Fourth Crusades.
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7th - 10th
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The Renaissance Close Reading Activity Digital & Print | 3rd & 4th Grade
A Google Forms close reading activity with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the fascinating period of history, the Renaissance. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about the famous period whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this resource:A Google Forms ActivityA PDF
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3rd - 4th
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Robin Hood Close Reading Activity Digital & Print | 3rd & 4th Grade
A Google Forms close reading activity with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the legendary figure from English medieval folklore, Robin Hood. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about the legendary figure whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this resource:A Google Form
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3rd - 4th
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Most Influential Figure of Middle Ages Opinion Writing Unit | 3rd & 4th Grade
A discussion writing unit allowing children to research, discuss and write about who was the most influential figure from the Middle Ages: Charlemagne, Joan of Arc or William the Conqueror. The unit has been split into four separate lessons which and is perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Included in this PDF printable resource:Three informational texts about the individual figures A fact sheet to record key facts about each figureTwo prompt sheets for students to write an intro
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3rd - 4th
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Also included in: Middle Ages Mega Bundle of Activities | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
Charlemagne Close Reading Activity Digital & Print | 3rd & 4th Grade
A Google Forms close reading activity with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the first Holy Roman Emperor and the king of the Franks, Charlemagne. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this resource:A Google Fo
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3rd - 4th
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Genghis Khan Close Reading Activity Digital & Print | 3rd & 4th Grade
A Google Forms close reading activity with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the life of famous Mongolian Emperor, Genghis Khan. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about the infamous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this resource:A Google Forms ActivityA PD
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3rd - 4th
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Charlemagne Biography Writing Unit | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A biography writing unit about the life of the first Holy Roman Emperor and the king of the Franks, Charlemagne. The NO PREP unit has been split into four separate lessons and is perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade.Included in this PDF printable resource:Three fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphsWriting templates for four draft paragraphsTwo prompt sheets for students to write their introduction and conclusionA template for students to write up thei
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3rd - 4th
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Also included in: Charlemagne Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
Joan of Arc Biography Writing Unit | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A biography writing unit about the life of the French military commander during the Hundred Years' War and Catholic saint, Joan of Arc. The NO PREP unit has been split into four separate lessons and is perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade.Included in this PDF printable resource:Three fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphsWriting templates for four draft paragraphsTwo prompt sheets for students to write their introduction and conclusionA template for st
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3rd - 4th
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Also included in: Joan of Arc Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
War of the Roses Close Reading Activity Digital & Print | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A Google Forms close reading activity with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the famous British conflict of the Middle Ages in England, the War of the Roses. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about the famous conflict whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this resourc
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3rd - 4th
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The 95 These of Martin Luther; Common Core Approach
The 95 Theses of Martin Luther triggered the Reformation and brought an era of great change to Europe. The 95 Theses of Martin Luther triggered the Reformation and brought an era of great change to Europe. In a Common Core approach, the students are going to create an illustrated pamphlet by reading five of the “95 Theses” of Martin Luther, visually demonstrating their understanding, and concisely explaining why the Church’s actions angered him. Martin Luther was passionately defending Christ
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6th - 12th
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Medieval Christian Commentaries; From St. Augustine to Thomas A Kempis
Neither the Crusades nor the Reformation can be understood if your students do not understand the passion that underlies Christianity influence on the medieval world in Europe. Although the Church hierarchy was very strong, the people felt that the religion was theirs, and often turned on the Roman Catholic Church when they considered it to being an inadequate caretaker of the people’s religion. In a Common Core approach to medieval Christianity, the student will be doing a close reading a pr
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7th - 10th
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Magna Carta; Examination & Explanation; Common Core Approach
A Common Core approach to the Magna Carta emphasizing close reading of primary sources, historical thinking, and concise writing. Your students will create a booklet where they examine the clauses of the Magna Carta, a vital documents in both US and World History. The students will examine the problems that brought about the clause in questions and examine how it changed the trajectory of history. As a precursor of the US Constitution it is essential reading for any student to understand their
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7th - 12th
King Harald’s Herald; The Vikings in World History
The Vikings were key players in the development of Medieval Europe, but their role has often been ignored or misunderstood. Examine their role in a Common Core project that emphasizes a close reading of historical sources and concise writing. The VIkings historical role will be examined using the life of one Viking, Harald Hadrade, who traveled from Byzantium to England, from Italy to Sweden, and was instrumental in the conquering of England by William the Conqueror, in wont of his own defeat
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7th - 10th
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Odious to Clovis; The Early Middle Ages in Heroic Couplets
Clovis the Great was one the Kings of the early Franks and the person, who, with his wife’s encouragement, brought Christianity to Northern Europe. However, he was also a violent person who ruled a violent society. The clearest picture of Clovis is provided by Gregory of Tours, a Christian monk, in his History of the Franks. The students will be reading a portion of Clovis life from History of the Franks, and creating a poem, “Odious to Clovis,” where you will describe the life and times of t
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7th - 12th
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The Fall of Rome, Byzantine Empire, and the Crusades
This handout first has students analyze how religion can convince people to harm others and themselves, what could prevent people from being easily convinced by their religion to cause harm, and then gives students a text and maps about how the fall of Rome and the weakening of the Byzantine Empire led to the Dark Ages in Europe and the Crusades. Then students analyze what was missing in Europe that could have prevented the Crusades AND if this could ever happen in the United States. It is forma
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: End of the Middle Ages Readings and Activities
Dante & The Divine Comedy; Hell; Understanding by Illustrating
Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) is one of the greatest poets in history and his Divine Comedy is one of the supreme religious allegories in any language. It is the story of Dante’s journey through hell, purgatory, and paradise on his way to religious understanding. It is also one of the first great works of literature written in the vernacular, the language that the author speaks, instead of Latin. Dante’s language is Italian, and the language of The Divine Comedy is the basis of modern Italian.
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7th - 12th
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The Qur'an/In My Words
The Qur'an in the fundamental text of Islam and reading of at least a part of it is essential for any study of Islamic history. This project will allow the students to examine a portion of the Qur'an that will show its connections to Judaism, Christianity, and its treatment of women. A Common Core approach to The Qur'an where the students read the primary source and write concisely as to its meaning. Teach students how to read primary sources in historical context.
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7th - 10th
Dear Niccolo; A Common Core Approach to Machiavelli's The Prince
Machiavelli's The Prince examines politics during the Renaissance, changing the way people looked at government in the same manner that art and literature were forever changed. Any study of the Renaissance and politics must take into account Machiavelli's examination of politics, not as an ideal version but a practical guide, derived from history. Have your students turn the Prince into an advice column for princes, allowing them to delineate both the problems and the solutions offered by Mach
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7th - 12th
The Protestant Primer; Luther on Faith and Calvin on Predestination
The students will create a book cover and two entries for The Protestant Primer to explain two of the major concepts of the Reformation to second graders. In a Common Core approach, the student will be reading short primary sources from Luther and Calvin that concisely explain the important concepts of “faith” and “predestination” in their own words. The students will demonstrate their understanding of these concepts by simplifying it for second graders. The cover and the illustrations allow
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7th - 10th
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The Early Middle Ages
Following the collapse of Rome in 469 C.E., Europe plunged into an era of insecurity and the near-complete cessation of learning. To make matters worse, Moorish armies from Africa conquered Spain in the 8th Century, thereby threatening Europe's very heartland.This short answer worksheet is devoted to the Early Middle Ages, when the Franks, Lombards vied for power and the Catholic Church struggled to preserve itself in Italy. Included are such historical heavyweights as: Charles Martel, Charlemag
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6th - 10th
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