During Medieval Times communication was not as easy as it is today' The King had to use audible or v

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During Medieval Times communication was not as
easy as it is today. The King had to use audible
or verbal messages to speak to his subjects. They
were not always the most reliable or safe way to
send information.
Few people could read or write, therefore sounds
and symbols were the main way to communicate.
Lets look at a few of these
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Hear Ye! Hear Ye! The King is summoning all his
servants to court!
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Men who made announcements were sometimes called
criers. Do you know why?
Because they would cry (callout) the information.
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The King makes an announcement
People would meet in groups, both small and
large, to spread the news.
Knights of the Round Table
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Carrier Pigeons were used to deliver messages
(could they be used safely?).
But she said she was the Queen, how was I to
know that she was a spy!
Please dont behead me !! Please!
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Trumpets and Horns were used to announce the
King, to begin a ceremony, to start or end a
battle, and to entertain. The type of sound
coming from the instrument gave a specific
message to the person listening.
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References Clip art, background colors, fonts
and sounds are from the Microsoft Clip Art
Gallery their on-line Design Gallery and from
the installed program Family crest is
from http//www/freecoatsofarms.com Narration
by Nicholas Barbato
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Slide Show was created by The King and his Two
Queens (Dawn Henderson, Melissa Griffis, and
Nicholas Barbato)
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Developed as part of the Intel Teach to the
FutureProgram as a Fifth or Sixth Grade Lesson
at theMonument Elementary SchoolTrenton, New
JerseyWinter 2003