1. Things you might include
Crusader Diary
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theme
Things you might include
The reason for going on crusade
The power of the church in medieval Europe
The promises made by Pope Urban
What friends and neighbours are doing
2. The journey part one
Travelling across Europe
Visiting shrines of martyrs
Dangers faced on the journey (thieves, weather, food, illness)
3. The journey part two
Travelling through the Holy Land
The dangers faced in the Holy Land (lack of food/ water/ tiredness)
Fighting at Antioch or Maarat
4. Arriving at Jerusalem
First sight of the city
The siege of Jerusalem
Treatment of the Jews and Muslim’s
REMEMBER:
Use your imagination and facts to make your diary sound like it is real.
Include emotions/ feelings as well as descriptions of the things you experience