Explore 1: Historical Fiction and the Middle Ages (100 XP)
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Step 1: Discussion - Historical Fiction (Collins Type 1) 👤 (10 XP)
On Schoology, answer the following questions in a well-written, 5-sentence paragraph: What is historical fiction? Do you think authors need to be knowledgeable to write historical fiction? Can historical fiction contain made up people and events? Can historical fiction have details that contradict actual history? Can historical fiction contain magic and fantasy elements? Post your response and reply to at least two other posts.
Step 2: Characteristics of Historical Fiction 👤 or 👥 - (2 products, same ideas) (10 XP)
- Read the explanation of historical fiction provided below. Answer the questions In your packet and then brainstorm a list of historical fiction books, movies, and video games with which you're familiar.
- Read the chart that shows some characteristics of historical fiction. Consider whether or not all of the texts you just identified were ACTUALLY historical fiction, or if any of the texts contain elements that make them NOT historical fiction.
- List the characteristics of historical fiction in your packet.
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Step 3: The Middle Ages Background 👤 or 👥 (10 XP)
The Middle Ages in 3 1/2 Minutes
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Medieval Life: Feudalism
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Step 4: A Selection of Medieval Jobs 👤 or 👥 (40 XP)
Step 5: Time for Food 👤 or 👥 - (1 or 2 products) (20 XP)
The link below contains several recipes with both a medieval version and a modern version.
Go to the link and read about the medieval recipes. Try to imagine what this food would taste like. (Remember, the poor would have only very limited access to foods; they would not attend feasts or parties). Imagine you were planning a medieval party. What would you want on your menu? In your packet, make a dinner menu for a medieval themed party. Include the title of the recipe and explain why you would choose that food.
Go to the link and read about the medieval recipes. Try to imagine what this food would taste like. (Remember, the poor would have only very limited access to foods; they would not attend feasts or parties). Imagine you were planning a medieval party. What would you want on your menu? In your packet, make a dinner menu for a medieval themed party. Include the title of the recipe and explain why you would choose that food.