May 9th Finish Crusades Review & Fun Friday!!! A Knight’s Tale -

Homework Review - from Tuesday. 

From last day - Pg 65-67 Student Tasks: Vocab & Q 1, 2 3b, & 4. pg 67

Then Review The Crusades Page 62-65 & Vocab

Complete all vocab - complete Q pg 65

1 b) 2 b) 4 b) pg 65

Review work. 


Europe: The First Crusade - A Good Crusade? - Extra History - Part 3 9.30 min - made it to 3.48 - start of 4th army of 5. To finish Friday.  


A Knight’s Tale!!!!

Discussion 

  • What do you know about the role of knights?

  • What did chivalry mean in the Middle Ages?

  • Could someone become a knight if they weren’t born into nobility?

  • What was daily life like for peasants vs. nobles?


While Watching:

  • Identify one historically accurate detail.

  • Identify one inaccurate or unrealistic detail.

  • What does William (the protagonist) want most, and why is it hard for him to get it?

  • What does this film say about class and mobility?

  • List 3 aspects of medieval culture shown (festivals, tournaments, clothing, language, etc.).


A Knight’s Tale!!!! 27:07 min!!! 

Students to - complete Viewing Worksheet - to hand out.

🔍 Post-Viewing Discussion 

In pairs or small groups:

  • In what ways does A Knight’s Tale reflect medieval ideals of chivalry and honour?

  • Is it believable that a peasant could pass as a noble knight? Why or why not?

  • Why do you think the filmmakers used modern music in a medieval setting? Did it help or hinder your understanding?


Be ready to discuss.

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