1. 5/2/11 BR – Describe why this symbol is associated with a feudal society Today: Life in the Middle Ages: The Manor System

2. What’s the difference.. - Feudal Society (feudalism) : an economic or government system (Europe, China, Japan, Central America..) - Middle Ages: a period of time. (476 AD/CE – 1500 AD/CE) - Medieval (Society): cultural characteristics of people living at this time.

8. Get a packet and find a partner (or small group) As you read about life in the manor system make a list of words or phrases that you associate with life on a medieval manor. Each person should make their own list. At the end we will compare lists (and add things we may have missed) We already did this..get your work from the folder and we’ll continue!

9. Life In A Medieval Manor As you get details, write them on the board Copy these details on your paper (you will use them to do a BIG assignment)

10. Resources. http://www.learner.org/interactives/middl eages/clothing.html http://www.learner.org/interactives/middl eages/clothing.html http://www.middle-ages.org.uk/medieval- manors.htm

11. Assignment – Due Wednesday! – 50 points Using the information from our class write a letter to a friend that tells about your life in a feudal society. 1. The letter must be at least one page long 2. You may pick the perspective or level of society you are from but you must include details about all 4 ranks. 3. Draw a picture that represents your life in feudal