Coat of Arms Project

Click on http://fleurdelis.com/symbolism_ABC.htm for symbol meanings

 

Coat of Arms should include the following:

  • Banner with last name
  • Field
  • Birth order symbol
  • 4 symbols that represent things that are important to you and your family

You will be graded on completeness, neatness, and creativity.  Be sure that all areas of your Coat of Arms are colored.

 

Personal Essay should include the following:

  • Three-Five paragraphs
    Introductory paragraph explaining the significance of the Coat of Arms throughout Medieval Times and a thesis statement introducing your Coat of Arms
  • Body paragraph(s) describing the symbols you chose to include in your Coat of Arms and their meanings to you
    Conclusion paragraph including a restatement of your thesis and what this project meant to you. Be sure that it brings a feeling of closure to your paper.

  • Essay should be typed (double-spaced, 12-14 pt font) using Google Docs and turned in on Google Classroom

Coat of Arms Sample Essay

 

You will be graded on structure, mechanics and the content of your essay using the following score sheet:

 

 

Chapter 6 Coat of Arms

Score Sheet

Name:

Coat of Arms:                 

Last name         /5                                                                                                                                            

Birth Order Symbol            /5

Four Symbols                     /20

Detail/Complete                /20

Essay: 

Introduction          /15

Body /20

Conclusion              /10 

Mechanics/typed                 /5

Total                               /50

Grade: /100