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MEDIEVAL PERIOD TIME TRAVEL Name: Class: THE SITUATION * Imagine that you've traveled back in time to the Medieval Period as part of a science experiment. + You have to wait at least 24 hours before using the time machine again + Inorder to make the science experiment a success, you have to journal about your experiences in the Medieval Period. Use the prompts below and a separate piece of paper to write about your experiences. WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE? * describe vehicles of transportation + describe light/heat sources + describe clothes + describe food WHAT DOES IT SOUND LIKE? + Describe the speech + Describe the music you hear in the streets + Describe the music you hear in the king's court * Describe the music you hear in the churches WHAT DOES IT FEEL LIKE? + How does it feel to walk on the streets? Are they paved? + How does it feel during the heat of summer or the cold of winter? What options to you have to stay comfortable during the season? + How does it feel to breathe in the air? What scents do you notice? YOUR TIME IN THE MEDIEVAL PERIOD IS FINISHED, AND YOU'VE TRAVELED BACK TO PRESENT TIME. + How do you feel? Do you feel relieved or disappointed? + Would you like to visit the medieval period again? Why or why not? + How has your experience changed how you view the composers and other musicians from the Medieval Period? © 2018 Jennifer Hibbard| The Yellow Brick Road MEDIEVAL PERIOD IN MUSIC Name: Class: Write two or more facts you know about each of the following composers. Guido de Arezzo 1 2. 3. 4. Hildegard von Bingen 1 2) 3. 4. Léonin 1 2 3. 4 Pérotin 1 2. 3. 4. MEDIEVAL PERIOD IN MUSIC Name: Class: Write two or more facts you know about each of the following composers. Philippe de Vitry 1 2. 3. 4. Guillaume de Machaut 1 2) 3. 4. Francesco Landini 1 2 3. 4 Guillaume du Fay 1 2. 3. 4. MEDIEVAL PERIOD SHORT STORY Name: Class: + Use one of the composers you've learned about as the main character in a historical fiction play or short story + Write the play or story on a separate piece of paper + Be sure to include at least one other character (can be fictional) + Stay true to your composer's character and consider the following questions while writing your play: 1. What kind of technological knowledge will the characters have about the world around them at the time (Medieval Period)? How will they react to situations based on their social class? Is music their only pursuit or do they have other interests? What personality traits make your characters unique and interesting? What time in their life will you write about? Their childhood or adulthood? ARON PLAY/STORY TITLE: Describe the setting of the play/story: Character Name: Character’s Description: Character Name: Character’s Description: Character Name: Character’s Description: '© 2018 Jennifer Hibbard| The Yellow Brick Road MEDIEVAL PERIOD MUSIC COMPARE & CONTRAST Name: Class: Compare and contrast modern-day music (any genre) with music from the Medieval Period | will compare and contrast Medieval Period Music with CONTRAST COMPARE RENAISSANCE PERIOD MUSIC COMPARE & CONTRAST Name: Class: Compare and contrast music from the Medieval Period to another music period of your choice. | will compare and contrast Medieval Period Music with CONTRAST COMPARE

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