B. may include advertisements and any other items you would find in a modern NEWSPAPER (just make sure you relate all information to the Reformation). C. should be neatly typed, without spelling or grammatical errors. D. should end with a separate Reference Page, citing each source used. E. should be colourful and have as many visuals (illustrations, photographs, etc.) as you would like. IV. FINALLY, each group will choose the best article in its NEWSPAPER and make a fiveminute oral presentation to the entire class. Each group member must contribute to the presentation either by speaking, creating a visual (e.g., a Power Point), or doing something else creative. Questions to Consider: To make sure your NEWSPAPER is as complete as possible, answer the following questions: 1. Why were people dissatisfied with the Catholic Church in the early 1500s? 2. Why was Martin Luther the central figure in the Protestant Reformation? 3. What were Luther’s criticisms of the Church? 4. How did Luther’s ideas spread? 5. Why did Luther want the Bible to be translated from Latin into German and other national languages? 6. How did the Church respond to Luther’s 95 Theses? 7. What were the roles of John Calvin, John Knox, and Henry VIII in the Reformation? 8. How was Europe affected by the events following Luther’s excommunication? (How did the map of Europe change as a result of the early stages of the Reformation?) Vocabulary At the end of this project, you should be familiar with all of the following vocabulary and historical personalities. Make sure that some of these appear in your NEWSPAPER. Corruption Indulgences Nepotism Martin Luther 95 Theses Protestant Reform Reformation John Calvin Predestination John Knox Henry VIII Thomas More Resources You should refer to at least three of the following sources: Websites (no wikipedia), your textbook and library books. A work cited/bibliography must be handed in with your project. All images from the Internet or photocopied from books must be cited. Any students caught plagiarizing will receive a mark of zero.
B. may include advertisements and any other items you would find in a modern NEWSPAPER (just make sure you relate all information to the Reformation). C. should be neatly typed, without spelling or grammatical errors. D. should end with a separate Reference Page, citing each source used. E. should be colourful and have as many visuals (illustrations, photographs, etc.) as you would like. IV. FINALLY, each group will choose the best article in its NEWSPAPER and make a fiveminute oral presentation to the entire class. Each group member must contribute to the presentation either by speaking, creating a visual (e.g., a Power Point), or doing something else creative. Questions to Consider: To make sure your NEWSPAPER is as complete as possible, answer the following questions: 1. Why were people dissatisfied with the Catholic Church in the early 1500s? 2. Why was Martin Luther the central figure in the Protestant Reformation? 3. What were Luther’s criticisms of the Church? 4. How did Luther’s ideas spread? 5. Why did Luther want the Bible to be translated from Latin into German and other national languages? 6. How did the Church respond to Luther’s 95 Theses? 7. What were the roles of John Calvin, John Knox, and Henry VIII in the Reformation? 8. How was Europe affected by the events following Luther’s excommunication? (How did the map of Europe change as a result of the early stages of the Reformation?) Vocabulary At the end of this project, you should be familiar with all of the following vocabulary and historical personalities. Make sure that some of these appear in your NEWSPAPER. Corruption Indulgences Nepotism Martin Luther 95 Theses Protestant Reform Reformation John Calvin Predestination John Knox Henry VIII Thomas More Resources You should refer to at least three of the following sources: Websites (no wikipedia), your textbook and library books. A work cited/bibliography must be handed in with your project. All images from the Internet or photocopied from books must be cited. Any students caught plagiarizing will receive a mark of zero.
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