Renaissance Europe: Chapter 1 – Short Story
Write a short story, with you being the main character, about a person in medieval Europe.
Write the story from a first person point of view (use “I”).
You can be a:
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Serf / Freeholder / Peasant
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Lord of the Manor (Noble)
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Tradesperson in Town
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Bishop / Baron
In your story, include one of the following factors and how your character reacts to it:
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The Black Death (p.25)
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Changing Technology (p.26)
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Increase in Wealth & Skills (p. 27)
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Peasant Revolts (p.24)
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Changing ideas about religion (p. 34)
Your story should include a beginning, a middle, and an end. It can be in the form of a diary entry, a
letter, a play, a dialogue, a comic, etc. Your story should be at least one page long and focus on one of
the important factors impacting life in the Middle Ages. Make sure that you describe your character –
include visuals if you wish – and how they feel about what is happening in the world around them. Use
your textbook if needed.
Not Yet - 1
Limited description of
the impact of the
chosen factor on the
life of the character. No
clear connections
between social status
and changing times.
Basic - 2
Basically describes the
impact of the chosen
factor on the life of the
character. Connections
between social status
and changing times
may be vague or
reaching.
Proficient - 3
Describes the impactof
the chosen factor on
the life of the
character. Connections
between social status
and changing times are
present.
Excellent - 4
Thoroughly describes
the impact of the
chosen factor on the
life of the character.
Clear connections are
made between social
status and changing
times.