Feudalism Children’s Book Project
Name: _______________________
Date: _______________
Feudal Social Class= ___________________
Introduction:
Using the information you collected last week, you must create a children’s book that explains the
feudal system. Below you will find a list of information that must be contained in your book. Your
book must be fully illustrated (symbolism) and contain easy-to-understand written explanations of the
feudal system.
Rubric:
The rubric for this assignment is on the back of this sheet. You will only be given one copy of these
directions and the rubric. This sheet must be turned in with your final project. When you give your
completed book to Mr. Pennington, this sheet must be stapled to back. I will not grade your project
without a rubric. Extra rubrics are available on Mr. Pennington’s website.
**Late projects and/or rubrics will lose 5 points a day for every day past the due date**
Written work and illustrations:
This book should be written at a 4th grade level. Take some time to look at the example books Mr.
Pennington will show you in class. I will also provide a link to some good 4th grade level books online.
Your sentences should be clear and you should use 4th grade language to explain your ideas. Each
illustration in your book serves the purpose of visually representing your written information. You must
include appropriate symbolism in your illustrations. You are allowed to print pictures or symbols to
use in your illustrations. Be creative and think about the imagery you choose to incorporate. All
imagery should be school appropriate; see Mr. Pennington if there is any question in your mind
whether or not you should use something in your book!
What you must have: (check each box as you complete each part of your book)
1. Illustrated Cover with Title, your name as author and publication date.
2. At least 1 page explaining why Feudalism began.
A. Think about the Fall of Rome and the Viking invasion
Pg 1
Pg 2
3. At least 3 pages explaining how feudalism worked:
A. Importance of land and loyalty (at least 1 page)
B. Social Classes (at least 1 page for each class that you did not research: 2 total)
Pg 3
Pg 1
Pg 2
Pg 3
Pg 1
4. At least 3 pages explaining your specific social class and a total of 2 facts per page:
A. 2 facts and illustration (page 1)
B. 2 facts and illustration (page 2)
C. 2 facts and illustration (page 3)
5. Glossary of vocabulary
A. Last page must be a glossary of terms (Feudalism, serf, vassal, fief, manor, any
weapons, tools, or parts of a castle that you included in your story)
B This page does not have to have illustrations
Rubric:
Illustrated
Cover
Why Feudalism
began
0
No cover
Did not include
any information
on this topic
Land and
Loyalty
Did not include
any information
on this topic
Social Classes
(PAGE 1)
Did not include
any information
on this topic
Social Classes
(PAGE 2)
Did not include
any information
on this topic
Facts about your
social class
(PAGE 1)
Did not include
any information
on this topic
Facts about your
social class
(PAGE 2)
Did not include
any information
on this topic
Facts about your
social class
(PAGE 3)
Did not include
any information
on this topic
Glossary
Did not include a
glossary
GRADE: _____
1-5
Illustrated cover, but
no title (or visa-versa)
-Missing/inaccurate
information
OR
-No illustration
-Missing/inaccurate
information
OR
-No illustration
-Missing/inaccurate
information
OR
-No illustration
-Missing/inaccurate
information
OR
-No illustration
-Missing/inaccurate
information
OR
-No illustration
-Less than 2 facts
OR
-Missing/inaccurate
information
OR
-No illustration
-Less than 2 facts
OR
-Missing/inaccurate
information
OR
-No illustration
Incomplete glossary
(missing important
words)
6-10
Fully illustrated cover
with title, name & date
-At least 1 page
AND
-Accurate information
with illustration
-At least 1 page
AND
-Accurate information
with illustration
-Accurate information
AND
-Illustrations
YOUR POINTS
-Accurate information
AND
-Illustrations
-Accurate information
AND
-Illustrations
-At least 2 facts
AND
-Accurate information
AND
-Illustrations
-At least 2 facts
AND
-Accurate information
AND
-Illustrations
Glossary included all
important vocabulary
from the story
TOTAL POINTS: ______/90