During the Middle Ages it was common for a knight to decorate his shield with colorful images. This was known as a Coat of Arms. Some of these images represented the knight's personal qualities (e.g. lion to show bravery). Others represented the knights family.

Create a Coat of Arms containing pictures/symbols that best represent who you are and your cultural background. Add an image to each section of the blank example. You can draw your own images or use digital photos or art you have printed form your computer.  Some things you might want to include are:

• things about your family background and/or cultural background
• your hobbies
• things about Canada or your community that are important to you
• personal interests or concerns

Include a well written paragraph describing each image in  your Coat of Arms. What does it represent? Why is it important to you?

Click on the Coat of Arms to open the template for creating your own.

Content: Each image clearly and accurately describes something about you and your view of you cultural identity is clear. You have included a well written paragraph.

Organization: Each section of the Coat of Arms contains a different image. Coat of Arms is creatively and thoughtfully designed.

Conventions: Proper punctuation and sentences.