Name: ___________________
Criterion A: Knowing and Understanding Medieval Village Story
When writing a story about a fictitious village in 1349 students should be able to:
• use vocabulary related to the feudal system, the Catholic church and the plague in context
• demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Middle Ages content and concepts, using descriptions, explanations
or examples about feudal society and the influence of the Church over people.
Achievement level
Level descriptor
The The student…
7-8

uses a range vocabulary related to the feudal system, the Catholic church and the plague
accurately and appropriately

demonstrates detailed knowledge and understanding of content and concepts through
thorough descriptions, explanations or examples about feudal society and the influence of
the Church over people.
The The student…
5-6

uses relevant vocabulary related to the feudal system, the Catholic church and the plague
accurately.

demonstrates good knowledge and understanding of content and concepts through
descriptions, explanations or examples about feudal society and the influence of the Church
over people.
The The student…
3-4

uses some vocabulary related to the feudal system, the Catholic church and the plague
appropriately.

demonstrates knowledge and understanding of content and concepts through simple
descriptions, explanations or examples about feudal society and the influence of the Church
over people.
The The student…
1-2
0
Comments:

makes a limited attempt to use some relevant terminology

demonstrates basic knowledge and understanding of content and concepts through some
descriptions and/or examples about feudal society and the influence of the Church over
people.

The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors above.