Students write the introductory paragraph for a newspaper article covering a banquet at a castle during the Middle Ages.
Write a Lead Paragraph for Castle Chatter
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Everyday Life: Middle Ages
Everyday Life: Middle Ages explores elements of daily living in the Middle Ages such as the feudal system, life on a manor, knighthood, and the bubonic plague. Easy-to-read anecdotal narratives will keep your students engaged with intercurricular activities and puzzles to enhance their language arts, math, and critical thinking skills.
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