Section 5- Lesson planning

Lesson 1.
Title
/Standards
Big Question for lesson
(from teaching thesis)

Specific lesson
Objectives (transfer
from above).

Early Middle Ages - Feudalism

SOL WHI.9b
NCSS Theme IV, VI, VII
How did a feudal society develop in Europe during the Middle Ages?
What were the major ways feudal justice was decided?
What was primogeniture and how did it affect land ownership during the
Middle Ages?
SWBAT describe how the feudal system developed in Europe during the
Middle Ages
SWBAT describe and explain the different types of Feudal Justice
SWBAT describe primogeniture and explain how it affected land ownership
and conflicts in the Middle Ages

Content focused/action
verbs
Assessment of
Obj. 1 and 3 Feudalism Experiential / Structure
Objective(s)
Obj. 2 Feudal Justice Chart
e.g. Obj 1=
Obj 2=
(you do not need to
formally assess all
objectives individually
can do them as a group
if appropriate)
Brief explanation of
Students will start out by completing an experiential in groups that act out the
scope of lesson
Feudal System. After students have participated in the experiential for about
(explanation of tasks,
10 minutes, we will fill out a chart looking at the hierarchy of the Feudal
and assessments)
System. Students will then complete a chart on Feudal Justice.
How are you trying to
Students are motivated by the experiential because it is a fun way to explore
motivate students in
the feudal society by experiencing it. Because the experiential and two
your opener? What is
charts took most of the class there was not time for a closure.
your closure?
Use your catalogue and above to create a student syllabus, that is designed to highlight for students
the nature and scope of their work. See below.
Title: Early Middle Ages - Feudalism
Grade and Subject:9th and 10th World History I
Time Allotted: 50 minutes
SOL #:

WHI.9b

NCSS Theme:

What is the guiding question for this

lesson?
Must be presented in the lesson to
students
How will student understanding be
assessed?
-include assessments

IV, VI, VII

How did a feudal society develop in Europe during the Middle

Ages?
What were the major ways feudal justice was decided?
What was primogeniture and how did it affect land ownership
during the Middle Ages?
Feudalism Hierarchy Chart
Feudal Justice Chart

Key Concepts (no definition necessary):

Feudalism
Serf
Noblemen
Knight

Trial by Battle
Oath Taking
Conpurgation
Trial by Ordeal
SWBAT (as many as required by lesson):
SWBAT describe how the feudal system developed in Europe during the Middle Ages
SWBAT describe and explain the different types of Feudal Justice
SWBAT describe primogeniture and explain how it affected land ownership and conflicts in the Middle
Ages
Materials (List and attach primary sources and additional materials-ppt and question frames
/concept maps/ Frames etc.):
Experiential Materials (Skittles (King, Noble, Knight, Serf)
Feudal System Chart
Feudal Justice Chart
Just Do It (hook):
Feudalism Experiential
Obj #
Description of Lesson Procedure
Obj. 1-3

Feudalism Experiential

Transition:
Obj. 1-3 Feudal System Chart
Feudal Justice Chart

Check for Evidence of

Understanding
Informal Questioning and Discussion
Correctly completed charts

Closure (How does this come back to the guiding question):

N/A
Modifications/Differentiation): No modifications necessary
UNIT CLOSURE:
(1) Develop a So What! that directly aligns to your UBD alignment- lesson closures. This could
serve as a review for the unit test or as a distinct performance task.

(2) Develop a Unit Testagain make sure the questions clearly connect to your lesson objectives.

SECTION 6 Syllabi for Students

COURSE World History I
Unit: Early Middle Ages

NCSS THEMES: I, IV, V, VI, VII, IX

Chapters: 13

VA SOL: WHI.9

Essential Understandings Overarching Goals: The Roman Catholic Church grew in importance after
Roman authority declined. It became the unifying force in western Europe. During the Middle Ages, the
Pope anointed the Emperors, missionaries carried Christianity to the Germanic tribes, and the Church
served the social, political, and religious needs of the people. The decline of Roman influence in Western
Europe left people with little protection against invasion, so they entered into feudal agreements with
landholding lords who promised them protection. The alliance between Frankish kings and the Church reestablished Roman culture (Christianity) in Western Europe. Invasions by Angles, Saxons, Magyars, and
Vikings disrupted the social, economic, and political order of Europe.
Day

Topic Schedule/ Guiding

Question

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Rise of the Franks

In what ways was
Charlemagnes rule compared
to the Roman Empire?
How did Frankish rulers gain
control of Europe?
How did religion impact
Frankish society?
Decline of the Frankish Empire
How did the Treaty of Verdun
affect the Kingdom of the
Franks?
How did the Vikings impact
the Franks?
Concept Mastery/DBQ Day

WHI.9c

Feudal System
How did a feudal society
develop in Europe during the
Middle Ages?
What were the major ways
feudal justice was decided?
What was primogeniture and
how did it affect land
ownership during the Middle
Ages?
Manorial System
How did the medieval manor
function as a social and
economic system?

R
3/1

F
3/2

M
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T
3/6

VA Sol

Assessments
T and OE (quizzes and
test)
Exit Slips

Activities

Interactive Notebook
Exit Slips

WHI.9d

Informal Questioning
and Discussion

Concept Attainment
Exit Slips
Horrible Histories Clip

WHI.9c,d

Peer Editing
Frankish Empire
Review Packets

WHI.9b

Informal Questioning
and Discussion
Question/Answer

Peer Editing
Crossword Puzzle
Article Analysis
Dr. Wiggintons
Category Match
Journal Entry
Story Scene
Mapping Activity
Frame Routine
Feudalism Experiential
Interactive Notebook

WHI.9b

Reading Check
Informal Questioning
and Discussion

Interactive Notebook
Read and Respond
Closing Activity

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R
3/8

F
3/9

M
3/12

T
3/13
W
3/14
R
3/15

How did manorialism

complement feudalism?
The Church
How and why did the Church
grow in importance during the
Middle Ages?
How was the Church involved
in the political and economic
life of the Middle Ages?
How did the Churchs
hierarchy impact Europe at a
community level?
Anglo-Saxon and Norman
England
How did invasions by the
Angles, Saxons, and Vikings
influence the development of
Europe?
What were the achievements of
William the Conqueror?
Parliament and Common Law
Who was King John and how
was he important to English
political developments in the
1200s?
How was the English
Parliament created? What was
its job?
What was English Common
Law?
Clash over Germany and Italy
How did the struggle between
the popes and emperors
develop?
How did Popes such as
Gregory VII and Innocent III
use their power to assert their
authority over the kings?
Test Review Day
No School Parent/Teacher
Conferences
Early Middle Ages Unit Test

WHI.9a

Interactive Notebook
Sheet 4
Informal Questioning
and Discussion

Horrible Histories Clip

Interactive Notebook

WHI.9d

Concept Attainment
Interactive Notebook
Sheet 5

Horrible Histories Clips

Concept Attainment

WHI.12a

Interactive Notebook
Sheet 6

Horrible Histories
Interactive Notebook

WHI.9c

Reading Check
Interactive Notebook

Reading Check
Interactive Notebook

WHI.9

WHI.9

Performance Task and Due Dates

Early Middle Ages Unit Test 3/15
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