Social Studies 8

Black Death Letter Assignment

Imagine that you are living during the Black Death Epidemic.
Write a letter to a friend explaining your experience.
You may wish to have the disease yourself or fearing that you
may get it.
The letter should be very detailed and informative.
Where is this taking place?
What is it?
What are the symptoms?
What are some of the beliefs?
What are they doing with the dead?
Etc.

Imagine that your friend has no idea about this epidemic.

Good Luck!


Achievement Key:
4 Outstanding in Meeting Grade Level Expectations
3 Proficient in Meeting Grade Level Expectations
2 Adequate in Meeting Grade Level Expectations
1 Not Yet Meeting Grade Level Expectations
NA Not applicable
** Exceeds Grade Level Expectations