This assignment can only be completed after you have conducted your research, emailed me your notes, and received approval.
This week, we are publishing the latest edition of the Middle Ages Times, and you have just been given the distinction of having your article presented on the front page.
For your immediate reference, here are the article topics again:
- #1: "The Banquet"
- food - the menu (what was served)?
- table setting - how was the table set? / how were the guests seated?
- behaviour - the way in which the guests behaved during the meal?
- entertainment - the entertainment provided during dinner
- #2: "A Day in the Life"
- the pros and cons in the life of a monk
- the development of monasteries
- recruitment
- was there a hierarchy?
- the rules and regulations of monastic life
- clothing and possessions
- daily routines
- #3: Weapons and Armour
- your first weapon or (type of) armour
- your second weapon or (type of) armour
- your third weapon or (type of) armour
- your fourth weapon or (type of) armour
- your fifth weapon or (type of) armour
- #4: Knights
- how to become a knight (stages)
- weapons and armour
- the role of a knight - what does a knight do? (see "Jousting and Tournaments")
- clothes
- pursuits
- chivalry - the standards knights were required to maintain
- #5: The Castle
- the evolution of castles - the purpose of a castle; the ideal location of a castle
- the various features of a castle - the purpose of each feature
- #6: The Tournament
- origins and development
- how were they organized?
- the honour and pageantry of the tournament
- heraldry
- the various events - jousting
- #7: The Role of Women
- changing attitudes towards women
- women's rights
- legal and economic status
- role in society
- #8: Literature of the Middle Ages
- language and audience
- early development
- the different forms of literature
- famous works
Assignment:
Based on your research, write an article that examines/ discusses the article topic (see above in yellow). Things to remember when writing your newspaper article:
- the newspaper title "Middle Ages Times" should be typed across the top of the page; you may also want to include any additional features like the date, the edition, or the issue to make it appear more authentic
- the article should be written in columns as you would find in any newspaper today
- at the beginning of your first column is the title to your article and right below it your name
- include at least one picture; these picture(s) can be taken from the internet
- THE ARTICLE CAN ONLY BE ONE PAGE IN LENGTH
In assessing this assignment, I will be looking at the following:
- accuracy of information
- clarity of writing
- grammar and spelling
- format, newspaper title, and headline (article title)
- illustration(s)
This assignment is due: Sunday, May 24th
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