1. Create an Illuminated Poem About Medieval Society
Create an Illuminated Poem About Medieval Society Create an illuminated poem that clearly demonstrates your understanding of how Europe changed after the fall of the Roman Empire and describes life during the Medieval period.
Requirements
1. Should be written and illustrated on ½ of a piece of poster board. Nothing bigger, nothing smaller, nothing else
2. Your poem must reflect a clear understanding on the most important topics covered in the unit. Ex. ( Chivalry, The Crusades, Black Death, Feudalism, power of the Church)
3 Your poem must have 8 short stanzas. Each may vary in length. These stanzas can be handwritten on typed and then glued onto your board. Use descriptive language to create an exciting and imaginative poem. The reader should get a feel for life in this period of history.
4. The first letter of your poem M will be illuminated. This means you will decorate the letter with designs or symbols that represent medieval society.
5. The first letter of each line will then spell out the word “MEDIEVAL”. Therefore, the first letter of the poem will begin with an “M”, the first word of the second stanza will begin with an “E”, and so on.
6. Decorate each picture with at least one picture. These pictures must be colored!!!. These can be placed in the margins, in the background, or within the poem itself. Choose pictures that relate to your poem and help illustrate your idea. These pictures must be hand drawn and colored—no computer stuff. Do not use pencil in your final producrt.
Below is a list of words to help you get started Black Death Merchant Charlemagne Moors Great Schism Crusades Manor Serf Age of Faith Knight Vikings Chivalry Magna Carta Pope Joan of Arc Cathedral Vassal Monastery Noble Joust Guilds Crusades Peasants Lord Tournament Pilgrimmage Christianity Feudal System Fief Castle Salvation Troubadors Hastings Saladin Richard the Lion Heart
Standards for Assessment 1 Does the poem clearly illustrate an understanding of medieval life. 10 points 2 MEDIEVAl is clear and spelled out in the first letters f each stanza. 10 points 3 There are 8 short, meaningful stanzas written in proper English and grammar 32 points 4 The “M” in illuminated—others are optional 10 points 5 There are eight decorations or pictures that reflect each stanza’s meaning 24 points 6 Overall impression in original and creative and displays care and imagination 10 points
TOTAL 100 points T