I can apply the information learned about Feudalism and the Middle Ages to understand how we can learn through Historical Fiction.

In this lesson students will be learning the historical background information they will need in order to be successful in quarter three. The texts will focus on the Middle Ages. This lesson will give students the background necessary to determine what information is fact as well as the fictional information in each text.

Extension:

1. In one paragraph, explain how the political cartoon below portrays the complexity of the feudal pyramid.

2. List what three classes are represented in the cartoon. What key features helps you understand the three classes?

3. In one to three sentences explain what effect this problem has on medieval society.