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Medieval Madness

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Students complete a critical reading of the novel "The Midwife's Apprentice." During their reading, students create several journal responses to the character's situation and transformation. Working with computers, students complete research and an electronic field trip of the Middle Ages.

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castles, medieval history

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castle, middle ages, midwife, english language arts
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6th - 8th
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English Language Arts
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