Coat Of Arms Assignment Sheet

Name: Date: Class: Getting to Know You: Medieval Coat of Arms 1. Description For this assignment you will create your own coat of arms. The purpose of this assignment is to introduce you to our first unit as well as for me and your classmates to be introduced to you. Think about what you want others to know about you and your family. In particular, think about places you have lived, talents you have and values you hold dear. Then, consider how you would symbolize those and include them on your shield. Use the front of this sheet for brainstorming and the back for a rough draft. 2. Brainstorming Colors—What colors would represent you and your family? Why?

Objects—What objects would represent your and your family? Why?

Things from Nature (landscapes, animals, plants)—What items from nature would represent your and your family? Why?

Other—What else might you include on your shield? Why?

3. Rough Draft