William the Conqueror - Death, Burial, Legacy. Video worksheets, differentiated.

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Beautifully paced description of William’s illness, death, unfortunate burial, and will, covering: illness at Nantes, death-bed repentances and actions; William as a political force and the consequences of his death; last will, division of England and Normandy, potential consequences; unfortunate indignities falling upon his body – robbery, Anselm FitzArthur (Acelon) claims the land; William explodes as he’s stuffed into his coffin; the loss of his fancy tomb. 18 questions for the 8-minute film. A very stimulating starter / introduction to the legacy William’s death.

Differentiated! Both versions look very similar, but “B” version has subtle clues. Questions right up to the end, no slack time! Creates a great intro / summary resource. Question sheet, answer sheet; .doc & .pdf. Link to video on all sheets.