Joan of Arc was captured and tried for witchcraft and heresy by the English at the age of 19. Do a little research on the charges that were made against her, and write two persuasive speeches, one for the prosecution and one for the defence.
The kids will need to do a little historical research before they write this letter! Can they imagine they are garrison commander at Vaucouleurs sending Joan to Charles, the Dauphin, and write a letter of introduction for Joan to take with her?