NAME:
______________________________
Layered
Curriculum Unit III: The Reformation
Kathleen Moylan
Worcester Technical HS, MA
UNIT DUE DATE: ______________________
Core Question Due Date:____________________
Unit Overview:
This unit will explore the changes that took place in Europe during the time of religious upheaval known as the Reformation
After completing this unit, you will be able to:
Core Question (must be answered in order to pass the C level): What is the legacy of the Reformation?
Take notes on class lectures: 5 points per lecture
She’s a Witch!________
The Catholic Reformation___________
Religious Wars_________
Mandatory Assignment:
Complete ONE OR MORE
of the Primary source analysis exercises on the Renaissance and
Reformation 5
points each exercise; 6 total
Mandatory Assignment: Read one or more of the following historical documents, fill out the documents worksheet, and be prepared to answer questions about the document 10-15 points
“On the Bondage of the Will” Martin Luther
“Institutes of the Christian Religion” John Calvin
“On the Bloody Tenet of Persecution” Roger Williams
“In Praise of Folly” Erasmus
“In Defense of the Seven Sacraments” Henry VIII
“Indulgences” Johann Tetzel
“The Jews and their Lies” Martin Luther
“Spiritual Exercises” St. Ignatius Loyola
“The Thirty Nine
Articles” signed by Elizabeth I
Complete the witchcraft activity packet, answering all questions. Be prepared to answer the following question:
Which elements of the
Reformation caused witch trials to become more prevalent? 15
points
Complete the Reformation chart—with a group or on your own. ALL CHARTS must include primary source quotes from each religion that highlight a major belief of that religion 20 points
Create a COLOR map that identifies the major religions of Europe at the height of the Reformation. Label all the major cities and countries of Europe, and be ready to answer the following questions as they relate to your map. Your map should include a key that clearly identifies each of the major religions 15 points
With the class, view
the film Anne of the Thousand Days
and write out answers to the questions listed on the study
guide 10
points
Create a visual
timeline highlighting TEN important moments in Reformation history.
Choose your beginning and ending dates for the Reformation, and be
prepared to defend each of your ten choices. Make sure that your
choices correspond to the unit objectives. *Review
visual art criteria to complete this assignment to
standard 15
points
Analyze Reformation
woodcuts on the theme of corruption in the Catholic Church during the
Reformation. Create your own “woodcut story” that highlights a church
abuse from the Reformation period OR create a Catholic “woodcut story”
in response to Protestant criticism. Woodcuts should be illustrations
or paintings, and may have only one line of explanation beneath each
scene; the subject should be evident from the art. 15 points
Create a visual timeline highlighting TEN important moments in Reformation history. Choose your beginning and ending dates for the Reformation, and be prepared to defend each of your ten choices. Make sure that your choices correspond to the unit objectives. Present your timeline to the class.*review visual art and class presentation criteria to complete this assignment to standard 10 points
As a team, create a 3-5 minute skit in which you reenact parts of one of the following Reformation events:
The Diet of Worms
The debate between Johannes Eck and Martin Luther
The Council of Trent
A witch trial
ALL of the above skits must be
based on primary sources, and must be historically accurate
(with a slight allowance for humor!); see me if you’re having trouble
locating sources. Use the oral presentation rubric
Research
the letters of the wives of Henry VIII. Write a 1-2-page letter to a
family member as one of Henry’s wives. The letter should have specific
details of time and place that make it specific to the person that
you are portraying. The letter should convey your feelings about royal
life, and should mention any religious issues that are relevant.
Research the religious music composed by Martin Luther. Compare Luther’s music to Catholic music of the same time period—the 1500s and 1600s. How does the music of each faith illustrate some of the major ideas of the faith? Is this music still part of church life today? Explain
This must be completed as a class presentation, and must include audio samples of the music of each faith
(1 or 2 people per
project)
Research information on
Anne Boleyn written by Chapuys, the Spanish ambassador to
England. In a 1-2 page paper, analyze Chapuys’ chronicle
of Anne Boleyn, and its legacy. To do this, you must quote Chapuys and
find other scholarship that refutes his assertions. Address the
importance of understanding bias when reading primary sources. What
effect did Chapuys’ letters have on modern misconceptions about Anne
Boleyn? See me for sources.
A level assignment: Please choose ONE of the following assignments or
questions to complete. You must achieve the B level before
handing in the A level
*****Note: A and B level assignments may NOT be turned in on the same
day: students who complete the essay must turn it in at least one day
before their A level assignment
Attend a Christian
religious service that is not your own faith. Write a 1-2 page paper as
an outside observer, in which you explain whether or not you recognized
the legacy of the Reformation in the service. *** YOU must obtain
parental permission to complete this assignment! A signed note is fine!
See me for the rubric.
Participate in a Socratic Seminar on the following article:
“The Legacy of the Reformation” by Stephen E. Ozment
Socratic Seminar scheduled
for: ______________________________
Criteria for participation:
*Student absent on seminar day
must see me for an additional article on the Reformation to
compare and contrast the authors’ perspectives on the importance of the
Reformation. See me for the rubric and the article
Research the warfare
methods and strategies used in the religious wars of the 1500s-1600s.
Give a class presentation detailing ONE major battle of the religious
wars and explain its outcome. How is Europe different TODAY as a result
of this battle? This may be done as a class presentation or a 1-2 page
paper. Class presentations MUST include visuals such as a power point
or poster; use the rubrics!
Research President
Bush’s faith-based initiatives program. Write a 5 paragraph
persuasive essay in which you list three reasons why you support or
reject the President’s desire to give aid to private religious
organizations engaged in charity work. Be sure to refer to historical
facts about the relationship between religion and government in order
to support your answer. Use the persuasive essay rubric
Compare and contrast the modern day concept of the Muslim “jihad” with the religious wars of the Reformation. In what ways are they similar? How do they differ? This may be a class presentation or a 1-2 page paper. See me for a good article on jihad. Use the compare and contrast rubric