Materials

• “Early Middle Ages Vocabulary” (Attachment A)
• Textbook
• Preferred teacher materials to review previous lesson
• Notes on “The Age of Faith,” the growth of the Catholic Church, and the concept of “Christendom”
• Teacher-selected reading with questions

Instructional Activities

1. Review the introductory vocabulary from the previous session. Question students to determine their understanding. Ask why the term “The Age of Faith” accurately describes the time period.
   
   
2. Check and discuss any previous assignment. Using an open-note quiz, oral questioning, or oral reviews are some ways to check completion.
   
   
3. Discuss notes that apply to “The Age of Faith,” the growth of the Catholic Church, and the creation of the concept of “Christendom.”
   
   
4. Assign a reading that reinforces the concepts discussed in class and includes questions the student can answer using either class notes or the reading.