The Renaissance 2003

May 8, 2003 - May 19, 2003

READ: Chapter 28, pages 432-447 - Red Book – Ms. Bancroft

  Chapter 29, pages 432-447 - Blue Book - Ms Poller

Do one of the following:

1.     Answer the questions at the end of the chapter - Reviewing Facts 1-11 (blue book) or Check for Understanding 1-8 plus define the bold print and italicized vocabulary.

2.     Make a Renaissance country box - shoe box size with symbols or items to represent people and contributions of that country. Use the countries covered in the chapter. Include a written explanation of what is in the box and why.

3.     Write a five paragraph essay on the people and contributions to the Renaissance of a country of your choice from the chapter. Include an introduction, body and conclusion. Write in your own words. Use and list two to three sources. Essay should be 1½ pages.

4.     Choose a country in the chapter and write a letter by a person living in that country to another person. Try to get them to move to your country in the Renaissance period. Include lots of reasons why. Use proper friendly letter technique. Your letter should be 1½ pages.

5.     Create a one-page essay or PowerPoint presentation (with lots of information) on a person from the Renaissance. Include important events in their life and the contributions they made.

6.     Do a skit on some aspect of life in the Renaissance. Include a script. Check with your teacher first.

7.     Create your own project. Check with your teacher first.

ASSIGNMENT DUE:  Monday, May 19, 2003.

NOTES:

·        NO groups

·        List your sources and use your own words

·        Size 12 font and 1” margins.

·        Neatness and quality count!