What It Means

Worksheet Description

This Motto worksheet provides an overview of what a motto is and its historical significance, particularly in the context of heraldry and family crests during the High Middle Ages. It differentiates a motto from a slogan, emphasizing that a motto reflects the motivation or principles of an entity and is not necessarily linked to commercial purposes like a slogan. The worksheet asks students to identify an individual, group, or organization with a motto, write down that motto, and explain its meaning, thereby applying their understanding of the concept to a real-world example.

The worksheet is designed to teach students about the cultural and historical importance of mottos and their role in representing the values of an entity. It encourages students to explore the concept of personal or collective identity through the lens of a motto. By researching and interpreting a chosen motto, students practice analytical thinking and comprehension of symbolic expressions. This task also helps students to understand how the succinct expression of core values can encapsulate and communicate the essence of an individual, group, or organization.