King John & the Magna Carta

King John angrily accepting
the terms of the Magna Carta

Aim: The HHG Tributes of 2018 will be able to analyze the causes and effects of the Magna Carta, especially the impact of common codes of laws on the decline of feudalism.

Step 1: Do Now(s).

• Pop quiz on Medieval Trials. Room # historyhungergames
• Make a copy of Evolution of Law and Order in the Middle Ages and just leave it open in your tabs.
• Answer the following discussion about Jury Trials: Why did people initially think trial by jury was unfair? What do we do today to keep juries as unbiased as possible?
• If you finish all of this and are still waiting on teammates, begin the Evolution of Law & Order in the Middle Ages reading.

Step 2: Why is the Magna Carta so Important? Take notes on the bottom of your reading (Evolution of Law & Order in the Middle Ages) as Ms. Kelly goes through the following powerpoint.

Step 3: Read & Annotate your copy of Evolution of Law & Order in the Middle Ages
Track the reading by using the comments feature and summarizing every few paragraphs, making predictions, stating an opinion, making connections, asking questions, writing reflections/reactions/comments. You should have at least one of every type of annotation.
Step 4: Complete the summary section at the bottom of Evolution of Law & Order in the Middle Ages

Step 5: Magna Carta Exit Slip

Nevada Homework:
1. Magna Carta Exit Slip

UCLA & Chile Homework: 

1. Read & Annotate your copy of Evolution of Law & Order in the Middle Ages
Track the reading by using the comments feature and summarizing every few paragraphs, making predictions, stating an opinion, making connections, asking questions, writing reflections/reactions/comments. You should have at least one of every type of annotation.

2. Complete the summary section at the bottom of Evolution of Law & Order in the Middle Ages

3. Submit today's Magna Carta Exit Slip