Introduction
Tomorrow we will begin reading the play "The Prince and the Pauper" by Mark Twain. This play takes place in the 1500's which is referred to as the Renaissance time period. In order to further your understanding of the play, you are going to go on a WebQuest to research about England and the monarchy during that time period.
Task
Renaissance Basics
Our first stop on the WebQuest tour is learning some Renaissance basics.
Visit the following two websites and fill in the Renaissance Basics section of your WebQuest worksheet.
https://www.ducksters.com/history/renaissance/elizabethan_era.php
https://kidskonnect.com/history/renaissance/
Westminster Palace
Westminster Palace in England is the opening setting of this play. Watch the following video to see what Westminster Palace looks like.
Write your response in the Westminster section of your WebQuest worksheet.
The Monarchy
Next let's learn about the monarchy that the main character of "The Prince and the Pauper" is a part of.
https://academickids.com/encyclopedia/index.php/Monarchy
Look for the answers to the questions on your WebQuest worksheet.
Henry the VIII
Now that we know about monarchy's let's meet the King who is ruling during "The Prince and the Pauper"
https://www.history.com/topics/british-history/henry-viii