Lesson on Tuesday, October 4, 2016

Aim: How did the Church gain secular power?

Bell Ringer: All-Write-Robin:
1. What were advantages/disadvantages of the Feudal System?
2. Describe Western Europe after the collapse of the Roman Empire.
3. How did the Germanic tribes govern their kingdoms?
4. How did Charlemagne unify Europe?
5. How did the manor system work?
6. What role did the Church play in the daily lives of medieval Christians? (J22)

Objectives:

1. Students will recognize the importance of Christian monasteries and convents.

2. Students will describe the orders of medieval social hierarchy and the changing role of the Church.

Agenda:

1. Bell Ringer (20 min)

2. Read pages 41-43 “Monasteries and Convents” and “Church Power Grows” (10 min)

3. Journal 23 – Describe monastic life according to Benedictine Rule. (10 min)

4. Teacher will grade journals 1-20 while the class reads and completes Journal 23.

5. Exit Ticket: How did the Church gain secular power?

Home Learning: Read pages 43-44 “Corruption and Reform” and “Jews in Medieval Europe” / Answer the two questions in two of the graphic organizer ovals: How did monks contribute to the reform of the Church? How were Jews treated in Medieval Europe?