Black+Death+Protection

Here are some resources for a teacher to use to have the ELA students write a letter persuading the feudal lord for permission to stay away from the towns for fear of infection of the bubonic plague. This assignment will fulfill the writing standards for a CA 7th grade student. See the link below for the full text of the standard.


 * Prompt - //I////n a well-developed five paragraph essay, persuade your feudal lord of the dangers of the bubonic plague that is sure to infect the manor any day. Each body paragraph should present evidence that supports your thesis.//** **//Be sure to introduce the problem in terms of the social and economic impacts. Address the other side's point of view and provide a conclusion for your essay with a call to action.//**



7th Grade Writing Standards7th Grade History Standards