Download Homework: Read Art of the Renaissance

9TH GRADE HISTORY PERIOD 4 ASSIGNMENT SCHEDULE (8/25– 8/29)
August 25
26
- Homework Due: Defining
Renaissance
- Defining Renaissance
- Discussing the Renaissance
- Active Reading Handout
- Homework: Read The
Rise of the Renaissance
- Homework Due:
Renaissance Reading
- Active Reading Recommend
- Review Renaissance
Reading Pt. 1
- Theories of Moral Develop.
- Homework: Machiavelli
Reading and Response
27
NO CLASS
28
- Homework Due:
29
- Homework Due: Art of the
Machiavelli Reading
- Machiavelli Discussion
- Individual vs. State
- Homework: Read Art of
the Renaissance
Renaissance
- Art of the Renaissance
- da Vinci and Friends
- Homework: Read
Northern Renaissance
Day 1
Weekly Learning Objectives
We will be discussing and evaluating the following questions in class this week:
 How do we define Renaissance?
 In what ways did Humanism and Individualism characterize the Renaissance?
 How do Renaissance views of government, art, and literature compare to today?
We will be practicing and improving on the following skills in class this week:
 Critical Thinking
 Brainstorming
 Cooperative Learning
 Effective Discussion
The Rise of the Renaissance: You will read the section on Italian Renaissance in your
Renaissance Reading Packet (stop before reading the Art section). Be sure to use one or
more of your reading strategies. After reading, you need to answer the following
questions in complete sentences:
Understanding Themes
- Define the following terms and for each term give an example of how it
influenced the Renaissance Period:
o Humanism
o Individualism
Critical Thinking
- In diagram or paragraph form, compare and contrast the Italian city-states of
Florence, Rome, and Venice. Provide at least one unique characteristic for
each city-state and at least one characteristic common to all three.
(See example of diagram below)
Florence Characteristics
1.
Rome Characteristics
1.
Shared Characteristics
1.
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Venice Characteristics
1.
Day 2
Day 3
Machiavelli Reading: You will read the handout on Machiavelli and his literary work
The Prince. Be sure to use one or more of your reading strategies.
After reading, you need to answer the following questions in complete sentences:
Understanding Themes
1. Describe in your own words Machiavelli’s view of human nature.
2. Why did Machiavelli believe it is better to be feared than loved?
Critical Thinking
3. Do you think that politicians today follow Machiavelli’s advice? (Give an
example to support your answer.)
4. Do you think that individuals should follow Machiavelli’s advice when dealing
with their family, friends, or classmates/co-workers? Explain.
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The Art of the Renaissance: You will read the section on Art and Artists from your
Renaissance Reading Packet. Be sure to use one or more of your reading strategies.
After reading, you need to answer the following questions in complete sentences:
Understanding Themes (Answer in 1 complete paragraph)
1. Describe how the art and architecture of the Renaissance differed from the art and
architecture of the Middle Ages.
Critical Thinking (Answer in 1-2 complete paragraphs)
2. Identify one example of Renaissance art or architecture that you consider to be a
masterpiece. Explain why you chose it, how it reflects Renaissance ideals, and
what subject is being represented. Ex. David represents a Biblical subject.
Day 4
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Northern Renaissance: You will read the section on The Northern Renaissance from
your Renaissance Reading Packet. Be sure to use one or more of your reading strategies.
After reading, you need to answer the following questions in complete sentences:
Understanding Themes (Answer in 1 complete paragraph)
1. In what ways did northern Europe adapt Italian Renaissance ideas to their society?
Critical Thinking (Answer in 1 complete paragraphs)
2. Choose one northern European writer or artist and explain how his or her works
reflected Renaissance ideas.
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