Suppose you that have been asked to create a class schedule for a young person who is
new to samurai training. On a separate sheet of a paper, copy and complete the training
schedule below by doing the following:
. In the first column, choose four different areas of training that were necessary for
samurai. List each one as a separate class.
. In the second column, describe what samurai students will learn in this course.
. In the third column, explain what the purpose of the training is or why this training
is important.
An example has been done for you.
Training Schedule
Class Period 1:
Military Training
Class Period 2:
Class Period 3:
Class Period 4:
Class Period 5:
Description of Course
Students will learn how to shoot
with a bow and arrow accurately
while riding on the back of a
galloping horse. They will also
learn fencing and martial arts.
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Purpose of Training
Samurai must be able to fight ably
and courageously in battle. They
must learn how to master both
physical and mental techniques
that will make them good warriors.
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