The Middle Ages is such a fun time period to teach to a span of age groups! Illuminated letters or manuscripts are recognizable images in fairy tales and other texts, but how often do we hear about its history? This resource provides you with lots of ways to guide students in learning some background information on the art form AND get them to practice designing an illuminated letter of their own.INCLUDED:10-page PowerPoint on Medieval Illuminated letters and manuscripts in the Middle Ages. It p