Imagine that you work for a time travel agency. You need to develop

Imagine that you work for a time travel agency. You need to develop a six-sided brochure explaining feudalism and the manorial system to travelers who wish to visit medieval Europe. Your brochure should include the following: definitions of terms such as vassal, fief, peasant, feudalism and lord; information about the lives of each type of individual in the feudalism system (king, knight, noble, and peasant/serf) Include illustrations and/or diagrams to help clarify the system of feudalism—a graphic representation of the feudal hierarchy is required. Remember that the purpose of their brochure is to prepare travelers to exist within the political system they will encounter during their expedition. Due Monday, March 1st. 50 points Period: Student Name:

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Content - Accuracy

All facts in the brochure are accurate. Definitions of feudalism, fief, vassal, peasant, and lord are all included. All six sides have information on them.

All facts in the brochure are accurate. One definition is missing or inaccurate. All six sides have information on them.

Some facts in the brochure are accurate. Two definitions are missing or inaccurate. And/or less than six sides have important on them.

Very few facts in the brochure are accurate. More than two definitions are missing or inaccurate. And/or less than six sides have important on them.

Graphics/Pictures

At least TWO graphics are well integrated in the brochure. A graphic representation of the feudal hierarchy is included.

Only a graphic representation of the feudal hierarchy is included.

At least TWO graphics are integrated in the brochure. A graphic representation of the feudal hierarchy is NOT included.

Only ONE graphic is included. A graphic representation of the feudal hierarchy is NOT included.

Knowledge Gained

A reader who has not had any formal education about the topic can clearly understand what Feudalism is about. Descriptions about the lives of all 4 people are included. (peasant, knights, nobles, king)

A reader who has not had any formal education about the topic can somewhat understand what Feudalism is about. Descriptions about the lives of 3 out of 4 people are included. (peasant, knights, nobles, king)

Only a reader who has had an education about the topic can clearly understand what Feudalism is about. Descriptions about the lives of 2 of the 4 people are included. (peasant, knights, nobles, king)

The reader cannot understand what Feudalism is about by reading the brochure. Only 1 description about the lives of all four people is included. (peasant, knights, nobles, king)

Attractiveness & Organization

The brochure has exceptionally attractive formatting and wellorganized information. There are pages devoted a certain to a topic. It is something a real travel agent would want to give their clients.

The brochure has attractive formatting and well-organized information.

The brochure has information, but is organized very well. Topics that should stay on same page are scattered throughout the brochure.

The brochure's formatting and organization of material are confusing to the reader.

Spelling & Proofreading

No spelling errors remain after one person other than the typist reads and corrects the brochure.

No more than 1 spelling error remains after one person other than the typist reads and corrects the brochure.

No more than 3 spelling Several spelling errors errors remain after one in the brochure. person other than the typist reads and corrects the brochure.

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