Name:_____________

Date:______________
Period:_____________
Special Report Luther
Directions: Imagine you are a reporter for the Wittenberg Times
newspaper. You have been chosen to write an article about the Life of
Martin Luther. Using your notes from Luther, you will complete a one
page article.
Be sure to include:
All important events in Martin Luthers life
All Luthers friends and enemies.
How Luther became a Monk
His trip to Rome
Describe his disagreement with the practices of the Church
Describe his writing and hanging of the 95 Theses
Detail the Churches reaction to the 95 Theses
Explain the kidnapping of Luther
Detail the peoples response to Luthers kidnapping
Explain the importance of Luthers translation of the Bible
Describe Luthers relationship with Prince Frederick
Summarize Luthers trial
Detail the outcome of the trial and Luthers life afterwards.
Your article must be at least one page in length. Be sure the article is
multiple paragraphs and use proper paragraph structure. You should
also include a Headline for your article and a photo or illustration
to go with your story.
ALTERNATE ASSIGNMENT
Create a 3-5 minute television style news report about the life of
Martin Luther. You will play the reporter. Include all the information
listed above in your news report. You must write a script and may film
your report or present it live. You will turn in your script on due date.
GRADE ______________/100