1. IN YOUR JOURNAL, ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTION What was important to the people during the Dark Ages? Make a list Pick your top answer and write why it is the most important Stand up/Hand up/Pair up

2. LESSON 8 – CHARLEMAGNE HERO OR LEADER?

3. TODAY’S PLAN What was important to people in the Dark Ages? Stand up/Hand up/Pair up Charlemagne Background Hero or Leader? Battle to the Death!!!!!!!

4. CHARLEMAGNE Create a T-chart on a page in your journal and label the two columns Good Things Charlemagne Did & Bad Things Charlemagne Did As you watch the video, jot down point-form notes that fit in each column Share your list with your partner

5. HERO OR LEADER Take a look at our class definition for a Hero and a Leader You will now have 20 minutes to work with your partner and research whether Charlemagne is a Hero or a Leader Those in the left row will all be arguing that Charlemagne was a Hero and those in the right row will be arguing that Charlemagne was a Leader Remember Mrs. Z’s tips on using reliable sources Write down the websites you get your information from

6. BATTLE TO THE DEATH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now, in your tables you have 5 minutes to prepare your argument, stating why you think Charlemagne is either a Hero or a Leader. Each side will have 1 minute to present their argument, then we will open the floor for INTELLIGENT comments and questions from either side. We will now debate the topic and I will declare a winner based on your arguments.

7. PERSONAL RESPONSE Based on the arguments presented, write a brief personal response paragraph (4-6 sentences) on your final opinion of whether Charlemagne was a Hero or a Leader. Make sure you support your idea with evidence from the debate or your research.