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Introduction|Task|The Process & Resources |Evaluation| Closure|HyperText Dictionary
Introduction
The feudal society was constructed for on reason: security.  The nobles wanted the security of maintaining control over their far-reaching kingdoms, so they were forced to delegate power to local control.  The peasants wanted security from marauders and barbarians from neighboring lands.  They also wanted security from invading armies.  And thus the development of the feudal system and the fief structure was almost inevitable.  However, all this came at the great expense of the common man.  He gave up many freedoms for his security.  The question we ask you - "Was it worth it?"

Question & Task

Your task is to create a persona for the role you will play at the Medieval Banquet.Consider the following question:

How does your role in society impact daily life?
The Process and Resources

Research the following questions:

1.Create a name and identity (personality/character traits) for your character.
2.Describe your dwelling (home) and location on the manor
3.Describe the clothing.
4.Identify the food you eat.
5.Daily activities and occupation (job).
6.Recreational activities (participation in holidays and celebrations)
7.Interesting facts

Use the sites below to research your role.  As you research, record the pertinent information on the graphic organizer. If you find words in your research that you do not know the meaning of you can go to the on-line hypertext dictionary to help you out.

 
General Information Court Life Ladies/Lords Knights
 Clergy Merchants Peasants serfs
You will present your research in three ways.
Evaluation

All aspects of this project will be evaluated.  This includes the research process as well as the final products.

Closure

Now that you have created your persona and how it relates to Medieval Society, you are ready to take your rightful place at the banquet table.

This page written by 6th Grade Team from Irvington Middle School -
Susan Dillon, Diane Donovan, Thomas Sandler, Kerry Sullivan, Erika Trautman, and Maria Tucci.
Last updated February 9, 2000

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