Summary
The story of a farm girl in medieval France who, believing she was called to help her country, led soldiers to important victories and became a national hero.
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Notes gently that Joan died for her beliefs; the video is respectful and not graphic.
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Discussion
The story of a farm girl in medieval France who, believing she was called to help her country, led soldiers to important victories and became a national hero.
- What made Joan of Arc's story so unusual for her time?
- Why might people have doubted a young farm girl as a leader?
- How can courage help someone stand up for what they believe?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: medieval, courage, leader.
Try it: Write about a time you stood up for something you believed in, even when it was hard.