Dear+Diary...



** Dear Diary… **
 * Directions: ** Write a diary entry (at least 10 sentences) from the point of view of a serf living in Western Europe during the Middle Ages. Email your work to olympusglobal@gmail.com.

· Different things you did during the day · The challenges you face as a serf · Things you are excited about · How you feel about other people on the manor (lords, knights, other serfs) · How you feel about living on the manor
 * What should you include? Here are some ideas: **

Here is a diary entry written from the point of view of knight living on a manor during the Middle Ages.
 * Example: **

Dear Diary,

Today was a great day! I met with the lord, he told me that lords from other manors are getting an army together to try and conquer some land. He wants me to leave tomorrow and meet with them to strategize. After I met with the lord, I went to church to pray for safety in the upcoming battles. Going to church always makes me feel so much better. After that, I went down to the serfs’ quarters to try and get some supplies ready to take on my trip. They gave me some bread and clothes to take with me. I don’t think they wanted to give me anything, but they had to, ha ha! I am so glad I am not a serf. I get to leave the manor and have great adventures!

I promise to write more soon, I need to go to sleep and rest for my journey tomorrow!

Dear Diary,

Hi diary. Today I had a good day. On my journey I met with the lord. When I met him he told me other manors are getting an army together to try and conquer some land.