Punishments in the Early Modern Period (Edexcel)

What was the main purpose of Early Modern punishments? [#9]

An exploration into methods of punishment during the Early Modern period, introduced during the Early Modern period, adapted for the Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Paper 1 - Thematic Study w/ Historic Environment. See my TES shop for other lesson and bundle offers!

Suitable as a standalone lesson or within the scheme of work!

Overview: In this lesson, students will investigate the variety of punishments used during the Early Modern period, as an alternative to the death penalty. Students will analyse the purpose for each punishment (i.e., reform, deterrence, retributive) and whether punishments were changes or continuities from the Middle Ages. There is also a special focus on the new method of transportation as a punishment.

Suitability: Designed for Key Stage 4 (Years 10 – 11), but highly suitable for upper-KS3.

Approximate Delivery Time: 50 – 60 Minutes

What will you get?

• Exam Question Focus - Embeded exam-style questions to familiarise students with the assessment phase, and success criteria.
• PowerPoint Presentation – Fully scaffolded PPT to support teaching. Note: The PPT may contain animations / clips.
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• Adaptive Teaching Strategies – An adaptable lesson for a range of learning abilities, with a variety of activities (i.e., whiteboards; think-pair-share; stretch-and-challenge activities).
• Focus on Language - Tier 3 vocabulary is highlighted and defined throughout, to support disciplinary understanding.