Accessing Prior KnowledgeWhat do you already know about life in the

Middle Ages?

Life in the Middle Ages- a PyramidBased on your reading, where do you think

the following groups would end up in the hierarchy pyramid below?

Reading CheckWhat did you learn about the power of the

Church in the Middle Ages? What details from the text help to support this assertion?

What was life like for peasants (Those Who Work)?

What was life like for nobles (Those Who Fought)?

What was life like for the clergy (Those Who Prayed)?

In general, what can you infer about life in the Middle Ages from this passage?

Middle Ages Society JournalWhat “estates” might there be today? Are

people able to move between estates? How would you describe our present-day society? How does it compare to the Middle Ages? Are there any similarities? Why or why not? Use examples in your answer.