Transcript AIM: Why were the Crusades considered a `successful failure?`

DO-NOW: Interpret the following cartoon.
2.
1. Who is represented in the cartoon?
What do you think the artist is trying to say?
3. Write a caption for this cartoon.
 The Crusades: European Christian
military expeditions made between
the 11th and 13th centuries to retake
the Middle Eastern Holy Lands
occupied by the Muslims. (Domain
Specific)
 crusade: an aggressive movement
for the advance of an idea.
(Academic Vocabulary)
• We will read the first part together.
• As we read, underline/highlight any
important information
• Also, as we read, please make notes
in the left margin, and put your
reactions to the reading in the right
margin.
 Also, keep this question in mind:
 Why would
someone go on a
Crusade?
 Together we will review the Results of the Crusades
graphic organizer
 Individually, everyone will answer questions #1 & 2 on
the worksheet
 Read each document and fill out the appropriate part
of the chart
 This will be another close reading activity.
 Underline/Highlight information
 Left Margin: Take notes on the reading
 Right Margin: Write your reactions to the reading
Successes
Social
Political
Economic
Religious
Military
Failures
 Writing Assignment:
 Were the Crusades a success or a failure?
 Choose a side, and then answer the question.
 In your answer, attempt to persuade the reader as to why you are
right.
 Be sure to focus on your supporting details – the information
that supports your thesis
 Also focus on analysis - - basically, explaining all of your
supporting details in depth
 EXAMPLE: The Crusades were a success because of the increase
in trade. (supporting detail) Trade increased because many
Crusaders were introduced to new goods in the Middle East, and
they wanted them. (analysis - - it explains why trade increased)