1. Reformation

2. Background: Martin Luther and Indulgences
Martin Luther opposed the selling of indulgences by the Catholic Church. The selling of indulgences allowed people to “buy” their redemption from sin. Luther’s challenge of the pope’s authority led to the division of the Catholic Church and indirectly contributed to the growth of democracy.

3. CUBS Annotation Strategy
Individual Reading
Directions:
Use CUBS to annotate the document
Answer the questions below
Be prepared to share your responses with the class
CUBS Annotation Strategy C
Circle the claim made by the author; the purpose of the document; or the question we are asking. U
Underline and make a note of any evidence supporting the claim; that explains the purpose or answers the question. B
Box any unknown words in the document S
Write any comments or questions on the margins net to the documents

4. Corroborating the documents
Corroboration
What are the differences between Luther’s account from 1517 and his account of 1535?
Difference in:
1517
1535
Tone
Place in Life
Disagreement with Church
Directions:
Draw the table with enough room for your responses.
With a partner, fill in the table.
Answer the questions below the table.
Be prepared to share your responses.
What are the similarities and differences between these documents?
Why did Luther challenge the Catholic Church?
What evidence did you find to support your claim?

5. CEEL Paragraph format CLAIM EVIDENCE EXPLANATION LINK Make your claim
(also known as Thesis or Point)
Back it up: support your claim with evidence and examples
Explain how the evidence supports your point
Link your evidence to your claim

6. Reformation
Martin Luther indirectly contributed to the development of modern democracy by challenging the Pope’s authority. Using the CEEL paragraph format, write a thorough paragraph that answers the question below: Why did Martin Luther challenge the Pope’s authority?