Students create a samurai character poster and first-person narrative during a 5-6 day project focused on life in feudal Japan. Using short readings and response pages, students learn how samurai trained, fought, and lived, then apply that knowledge by writing as if they are the samurai, explaining their skills, values, and choices. The project is organized around four areas of samurai training: armor and weapons, physical skills, mental and spiritual discipline, and honor. As students work t