Knights showed their skills at tournaments.

When a night went to compete in a tournament, his squire would go with him. Can you tell what some of his duties might be after watching this video?

How to become a knight.

Exit Ticket #7: A Knight's Code of Chivalry

The life of a Medieval Knight.

Knights were an important group of people during the middle ages. As you now know, many knights participated in the crusades, some even becoming a part of a special group called the Knights Templar. These knights wore white tunics with a red cross emblazoned on the chest. However, not just anyone could become a knight. Check these links to find out more:


Becoming a knight: http://library.thinkquest.org/10949/fief/medknight.html#become
A knight's Code of Chivalry:
http://www.middle-ages.org.uk/knights-code-of-chivalry.htm

What is the Book of Kells?

Exit Ticket #6:There are some wonderful medieval illuminated manuscripts that have survived the test of time. Click here!

Young scribes plan their illuminated manuscripts.

Our young medieval scribes have written summaries of various crusades and are now planning how to turn them into an illuminated manuscript. A planning sheet is prepared that matches the size of the page in their illuminated manuscript. The scribe above is now ready to copy his text and artwork onto his "parchment."

Monks preserve history in illuminated manuscripts.

As you listen to the lyrics of the song sung on this video, you will hear a mistake. What correction would you make?

Exit Ticket #5: During the Crusades both Christians and Muslims fight for control of Jerusalem. Click here for helpful information.

CBBC Horrible Histories -- The Crusades

Exit Ticket #4: A true "illuminated" manuscript needs??? Click here!

Medieval Manuscripts

Today, by order of the Queen, the young scribes have begun the arduous task of making an illuminated manuscript. To prepare, everyone made "parchment" and practiced calligraphy.