1. Charlemagne
Close Read Activity

2. STEP 1: Mark the Text Number each paragraph
Highlight any word or words that describes Charlemagne’s physical appearance.
Box any word or words that describe Charlemagne’s personality, hobbies, or habits.
Underline and of Charlemagne’s accomplishments.
Finally, in the margin, write a very brief summary of what each paragraph is saying.

3. BELLWORK
Please take out your close read article from yesterday. Absent? Go to the file and get a copy!

4. Caricature
Now that you have all sorts of information on Charlemagne, you will create a caricature of him.
A caricature is a picture, description, or imitation of a person or thing in which certain striking characteristics are exaggerated in order to create a comic or grotesque effect.

5. Your Task
You will create a Charlemagne caricature that includes the following:
Accurate physical features
Accurate dress and objects
Five thought bubbles with historically accurate comments
*It’s a competition!*