Crispin+Activity+Page



​ Crispin Activity Page

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//** The Author **// 1. Find out all you can about Avi, the author of Crispin, Cross of Lead. Check out each of the links below and fill out the author research page in your folder. Then go to the discussion tab and answer the discussion question relating to the author.

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//** Canonical Hours **// 2. The church played an important role in the lives of the people of the Middle Ages. Even their daily schedule revolved around the church's established times set aside for prayer. Click on the link below and read about the canonical hours. What are they? Name the 8 canonical hours and tell when each occurs. Record your answers on paper and place it in your folder. []

//** Castles **// 3. One of the structures most often associated with the Middle Ages is the castle. What do you really know about castles? In this activity, you can take a closer look at some castle ruins plus learn some lesser known facts about them. Castles aren't really featured in the story of Crispin, but no study of the Middle Ages would be complete without looking at them and discovering what went on inside and outside these fascinating and beautiful edifices. Click each link, then answer the question(s) on your Castles activity sheet. A. Castle Defense [] B. Castle Terms http://www.castlewales.com/casterms.html C. Castle Tour http://www.castlewales.com/rag_tr8.html D. Castle Choice []

 //**Knights**//  Let's learn a little about something else associated with the Middle Ages--the knight. Use the links provided to answer a variety of questions about these noble warriors. Record your answers on paper and place it in your folder. A. Knights used a variety of [|weapons]. List 6 different weapons knights would train with to use in battle. Circle the name of the knight's favorite weapon. B. Draw and describe three of the [|weapons] knights used. C. Name one type of bow and arrow used and tell what it was made of. [|Weapons] D. How much did a good suit of [|armor] weigh? Why were large [|horses]more useful to knights? E. Tournaments and jousts were used to test the courage and skills of the knights. Many knights were killed during these "practice" sessions. Did you know that many peasants also died during jousts? How could that happen, especially since the [|peasants didn't participate] in the jousts? F. How did a [|visiting knight] tell his host what type of weapons he wished to use during the tournament? G. What is the term for the [|crosspiece]formed across the handle of a knight's sword that resembles a Christian cross?

What's In a Name? In the book, Crispin, a name has great significance. What do you know about your name? What is its meaning? Its origin? Are there other forms of your name? Check out the website below to find out more about your name. When you have learned about your given moniker, share your new knowledge with the rest of your classmates on the discussion page. []