The students learn about the conflicts that arise between the Church and royalty. They then take the historical facts and write a persuasive essay in support of Pope Gregory VII or King Henry IV.

(Lang. Arts Standards 1.2, 1.3, 2.4 Social Studies Standard 7.6 #4, 5 & 8).

THE STUDENTS POST THEIR ARGUMENTS

CREATIVITY TURNS A WRITING ASSIGNMENT INTO A WORK OF ART

SOME STUDENTS USE COFFEE TO AGE THE PAPER AND BURN THE EDGES TO CREATE AN "OLD" DOCUMENT

DESCRIPTIVE ESSAYS

Students also imagine what the crusaders must have felt when they arrived in far off lands. Describing the amazing sights and tastes, they write descriptive letters home to their families.

(Lang. Arts Standards 1.7, 2.1 Social Studies Standards 7.6 #6 & 8).