1. Unit 8: Renaissance and Reformation Meeting of the Minds Essential/Daily Question: - How did my contributions during the Renaissance lead to the change or shift in the way people are looking at the world?

2. Warm-up REGENTS MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION #1 8. Which statement describes a direct effect of the Renaissance on Western Europe? 1. The philosophy of humanism brought about a decrease in the power of the Roman Catholic Church 2. Art began to reflect an increased emphasis on religious themes 3. Nationalistic movements among the minority ethnic groups in the region declines 4. The feudal system was developed to provide stability in a decentralized political structure If you finish early, then do the extra questions for extra credit

3. Warm-up Reflection How did you arrive at your answer? What strategies did you use? Why did you choose the answer you did? Remember to: LISTEN SUMMARIZE BUILD

4. Socratic Seminar BIG QUESTION: How do the ideas, innovations and creations of the Renaissance reflect and effect the change in the way people are looking at the world and their role in it? PARTICIPANTS – use the questions you created and knowledge you have about the time period to discuss humanism and the goings-on… OBSERVERS – make note of what is being said and think about who is talking and what they are saying using the observation worksheet…

5. In-class Essay Essay Question: How do the ideas, innovations and creations of the Renaissance reflect and effect the change in the way people are looking at the world and their role in it? Paragraph #1 (Introduction): Description of the Renaissance and Humanism as a concept developed within the time period. Ending in thesis statement that answers the essay question. Paragraph #2 (Body): Use one piece of evidence to support your thesis – use specific examples from events, facts, people, and documents we have discussed in class. Paragraph #3 (Body): Use one piece of evidence to support your thesis – use specific examples from events, facts, people, and documents we have discussed in class. Paragraph #4 (Body): Use one piece of evidence to support your thesis – use specific examples from events, facts, people, and documents we have discussed in class. Paragraph #5 (Conclusion): What is the new understanding you came to after writing this paper about the overall effects of the Renaissance on the people and world leading up to today?

6. Homework Finish the writing assignment (if you didn’t in class) Make up any missing work COLLECTING: #