20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Marie-Anne's Task: Medieval Time Technologies

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Task 20.6 - Seasoned Reader- Marie-Anne's Task: Medieval Time Technologies

This period lasted from about the 5th to the 15th century, from the fall of the Roman Empire to the start of the Renaissance. This task is a one book task, inspired by a few of the key inventions and technologies from this era.
To get started, roll a virtual die, and use the number you get as specified in one of the options below.

REQUIRED: State the number you rolled and the option you choose.

Option 1: Printing Press: Ultimately giving us the gift of books! In honor of this invention, read a book with the number of words in the title you rolled. Only the title can be used, no subtitles. Words are separated by spaces.

Option 2: Numbering System: During this era the Arabic numbering system replaced Roman Numerals, and thus significantly influenced progress in science and mathematics. In honor of this, read a book where the number you rolled appears in the date the book was first published.

Option 3: Spinning wheel: Probably invented in India between 500 and 1,000 AD, reached Europe in the 13th century and replaced hand spinning and spurred major changes in the textile industry. The color of clothing had specific meaning in the Medieval Age. For example, white was a symbol of purity and compassion, while blue became more and more desirable during this period, eventually replacing red as the royal color.

If you rolled a 1, 2, or 3 read a book with a piece of clothing on the cover made of white fabric (fabric only, not leather or fur for example). The article of clothing must be at least 75% white. The clothing can be worn or not, but must be clearly identifiable as a wearable piece of clothing.

If you rolled a 4, 5 or 6 read a book with a piece of clothing on the cover, made of blue fabric (fabric only, not leather or fur for example). The article of clothing must be at least 75% blue. The clothing can be worn or not, but must be clearly identifiable as a wearable piece of clothing.
REQUIRED: Include the cover in your post

[Marie-Anne]

Works!

Option 3: white



Option 3: blue
: (The skirt on the right)

[Marie-Anne]

Does not work

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This thread is now open

[Kathy G.]

Would you call this white???



Thanks

[Jayme]

One word title with a piece of white clothing-

[Bridgett]

Should I we be rolling one die or two?

[Marie-Anne]

Kathy G. wrote: "Would you call this white???



Thanks"

Yes that works!

[Marie-Anne]

BriKie wrote: "Should I we be rolling one die or two?"

Just a single one.

[Wanda]

Would this be acceptable for white clothing?




Treasure of Green Knowe

[Kathy G.]

Marie-Anne wrote: "Kathy G. wrote: "Would you call this white???



Thanks"

Yes that works!"

Thank you!

[Trish]

I think I'm being a bit slow, so I just wanted to clarify. The bit about a 1-3 needing white clothing and 4-6 needing blue clothing only applies if you choose option 3, right?

[Bridgett]

Could I get this verified for blue? The GR picture doesn't enlarge well so here is an additional link to Amazon.

[Dee]

For option 2 - can the number appear in the year (being part of the date) or are you meaning day specifically?

[Marie-Anne]

Trish wrote: "I think I'm being a bit slow, so I just wanted to clarify. The bit about a 1-3 needing white clothing and 4-6 needing blue clothing only applies if you choose option 3, right?"

Yes, that is correct, only for option 3.

[Marie-Anne]

BriKie wrote: "Could I get this verified for blue? The GR picture doesn't enlarge well so here is an additional link to Amazon.

"

Yes, the garment underneath the green shawl is definitely blue on the Amazon link. Accepted.

[Marie-Anne]

Wanda wrote: "Would this be acceptable for white clothing?




Treasure of Green Knowe"

Yes, the Tshirt is acceptable as white.

[Marie-Anne]

Dee wrote: "For option 2 - can the number appear in the year (being part of the date) or are you meaning day specifically?"

Yes, the number can appear in the year.

[Marie-Anne]

Jayme(the ghost reader) wrote: "One word title with a piece of white clothing- "

Yes, that works!

[Katrina]

I have a book called Release by Patrick Ness.

I just wanted to confirm the rules this is listed as YA and meant for YA - but not listed as children or kids.
It not on the AR list but I presume that is because it has only been out a week or so. All of the author's other books meet the requirement.

Thanks for your help

[Sandy]

Katrina wrote: "I have a book called Release by Patrick Ness.

I just wanted to confirm the rules this is listed as YA and meant for YA - but not listed as children or kids.
It not on the AR list..."

Books cannot be confirmed as "not childrens genre" - if it's only been out a week or so, genres may change quite a bit.

[Kim]

Are these acceptable for white clothing?

(trousers)
(socks)
(blouse)
(wimple)

Thank you.

[Marie-Anne]

Kim wrote: "Are these acceptable for white clothing?

(trousers)
(socks)
(blouse)
[bookcover:Mother ..."

Yes, all those work!

[Nicole]

just making sure- the number I rolled can be in the day as well, correct- ie March 28th, I rolled a 2- this date works.

[Marie-Anne]

Nicole wrote: "just making sure- the number I rolled can be in the day as well, correct- ie March 28th, I rolled a 2- this date works."

Yes, if it is in the date when the book was first published, it works.

[Sandra]

I rolled a 1. For option 3, would this work for a piece of white clothing?

[Marie-Anne]

Sandra wrote: "I rolled a 1. For option 3, would this work for a piece of white clothing?

"

Yes, that works for white clothing!