The Rise of Japanese Feudalism - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessments

The Article and Power Point describe the important aspects of Japanese Feudalism - the lord/vassal system, the shogun, the daimyo, the samurai and the code of bushido, as well as, the connection of the samurai with Zen and Kendo. Activities and Common Core-Aligned Document Based Question Assessment included.

Lesson includes:

- 3-Page Illustrated Article

- 25-Slide Power Point Presentation

- Multiple Choice Assessment / DBQ Writing Assessment + Answer Keys

- Primary Source: from "The Way of the Samurai"

- CC Document Based Short-Answer-Question Assessment + Answer Key

- DBQ Scoring Rubric (allows students to easily grade each other's short answers)

- "Japanese Feudalism Crossword" + Crossword Key

- "Japanese Feudalism Scaffolded Review" + Answer Key

- Brief Article: "Zen Plan"

- Graphic Organizer: "Four Takeaways"

- "Historical Examination" Form

- Reflective Writing Activity: "3-2-1"

- "Support from Text" Guide

- Visuals

- B+W Printables

- No Prep

- Lesson Duration: 30 - 60+ minutes depending on what is used.

Can be used as: Classwork / Homework, Distance Learning, Sub Plan

California State History-Social Science Content Standard Addressed: 7.5.3

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