The Sword of the Rightful King,
By Jane Yolen
WHO IS JANE YOLEN:
Give a brief biography of the author of The Sword of the Rightful King, Jane Yolen. Provide an image of the author. What is the author's perspective? Why did she write this book? Check out her blog for more information. http://janeyolen.com/telling-the-true-a-writers-journal/
ARTHURIAN LEGEND:
What is Arthurian Legend?
PRE-READING ACTIVITY:
One Thousand Years of Change - Research the major events in British history from A.D. 500 to about A.D. 1500 to see what changes took place in society and in the system of government over that time period.
Work in a group of 2 people to create a timeline of the period. Include 3-5 images
Timeline for the Middle Ages is due printed in class FRIDAY, JANUARY 10
RESEARCH PROJECT:
Based on your previous research about the time period 500AD - 1500AD choose a topic to research and explore i.e. government, economy, life, weaponry, armor, food, etc. to elaborate upon and share with the class. Research may be presented in a creative manner i.e. poster, powerpoint, etc. and is due printed in class FRIDAY, JANUARY 10.
Give a brief biography of the author of The Sword of the Rightful King, Jane Yolen. Provide an image of the author. What is the author's perspective? Why did she write this book? Check out her blog for more information. http://janeyolen.com/telling-the-true-a-writers-journal/
ARTHURIAN LEGEND:
What is Arthurian Legend?
PRE-READING ACTIVITY:
One Thousand Years of Change - Research the major events in British history from A.D. 500 to about A.D. 1500 to see what changes took place in society and in the system of government over that time period.
Work in a group of 2 people to create a timeline of the period. Include 3-5 images
Timeline for the Middle Ages is due printed in class FRIDAY, JANUARY 10
RESEARCH PROJECT:
Based on your previous research about the time period 500AD - 1500AD choose a topic to research and explore i.e. government, economy, life, weaponry, armor, food, etc. to elaborate upon and share with the class. Research may be presented in a creative manner i.e. poster, powerpoint, etc. and is due printed in class FRIDAY, JANUARY 10.