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Welcome to RA Resources. I have an extended range of fully resourced, high quality History lessons for KS2, KS3 and GCSE aimed at schools, tutors and home learning. Having taught History abroad and then in Cornwall for 20 years, these lessons reflect my creativity and teaching experience. Please feel free to email me with any enquiries about the resources on offer. You can keep up to date with my latest published lessons using the Facebook link in my shop.

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Welcome to RA Resources. I have an extended range of fully resourced, high quality History lessons for KS2, KS3 and GCSE aimed at schools, tutors and home learning. Having taught History abroad and then in Cornwall for 20 years, these lessons reflect my creativity and teaching experience. Please feel free to email me with any enquiries about the resources on offer. You can keep up to date with my latest published lessons using the Facebook link in my shop.
KS3 History: The Medieval Crusades - The Key Events and Individuals Lessons
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KS3 History: The Medieval Crusades - The Key Events and Individuals Lessons

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Thank you for viewing my resources. This lesson contains a variety of activities and tasks which will allow students to understand the key events of each crusade as well as some of the individuals involved. This pack includes: 1 x A4 Fact Sheet about the crusades (colour free for photocopying) 1 x A4 Fact Sheet about the crusades (in colour if required) 2 x A4 Worksheets about the events covering key terms, sources and an analysis of the events. (including challenge questions) 1 x Main Power Point Presentation: Slide 1: Title slide - To examine the main events and key people of the crusades Slide 2: Animated, clear and engaging background information giving a brief background to the crusades Slide 3: An overview of Pope Urban II’s speech which called for the First Crusade Slide 4: My own designed map of the main routes and areas of the crusades Slide 5: Why there was more than one crusade Slide 6: An overview of the main fact sheet needed for the lesson Slide 7: A table based activity for students to pick out facts such as dates, people and events from each event along with an analysis of if the crusaders were successful or not Slide 8-9: A recap quiz with answers revealed for students to self assess (mainly based on key individuals and places). UPDATE 2023: Please note that all images (clipart/vector/illustrations/photographs) are in the public domain and are therefore classed as Creative Commons 1.0 unless otherwise attributed in the notes section of each slide. If you believe there are any errors, please email me directly in the first instance to resolve the issue.
KS3 History: How far did life change during the Norman Conquest
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KS3 History: How far did life change during the Norman Conquest

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Thank you for viewing my resource. As with every resource, you will hopefully see the time and effort that has gone in to creating high quality, engaging and long lasting resources which you and your students will enjoy for years to come. There is no need for any other text book or resources as everything is included. This lesson examines how much life changed in England after 1066, both for the wealthy and the poor. You will recieve: 1 x A4 worksheet detailing the experiences of three ‘typical’ people from the time. This will act as an information sheet for one of the tasks 2 x A4 worksheets with a variety of tasks and activities for all abilities 1 x Main Power Point presentation which includes: a recap and starter task, animated background information, fully resources learning tasks, challenge and creative writing opportunities as well as a lesson recap/review. Please be kind enough to leave a review if you feel the lesson is useful, I would really appreciate the feedback on these latest resources.
KS3 KS2 History: King William Conqueror Harrying of the North Norman Conquest
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KS3 KS2 History: King William Conqueror Harrying of the North Norman Conquest

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This high quality lesson provides you will all of the material and resources you will need to teach your students about the causes, events and consequences of the Harrying of the North. You will be purchasing a double page worksheet/fact sheet as well as the main power point presentation full of activities, discussion tasks, starter activities and learning reviews. Worksheet 1: A fact sheet for students about the events Worksheet 2: A set of increasingly more difficult tasks including key term match up, source analysis and explanation style questions. Main Power Point Presentation Slide 1: To examine the causes, events and consequences of the Harrying of the North Slide 2: Source analysis of an illustration of the Harrying of the North - prompt questions given Slide 3: Background information about William just after the Battle of Hastings Slide 4: Background information about William being crowned King of England Slide 5: Background information about the start of the Norman Conquest Slide 6: Background information about the Anglo-Saxon Rebellions Slide 7: Background information about the rebellions in the north Slide 8: Background information about the Harrying of the North Slide 9: Outline of the two worksheets and lesson fact sheets Slide 10: Challenge questions Slide 11: Key term learning review
KS3 KS2 Medieval History: The Black Death - The Short & Long Term Consequences
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KS3 KS2 Medieval History: The Black Death - The Short & Long Term Consequences

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Welcome to RA Resources and thank you for viewing this lesson about the consequences of the Black Death. The lesson has a focus on the short term and longer term wider consequences of the Black Death. The main task is for students to identify these consequences and then analyse them. There is then a variety of optional tasks such as a creative writing task, extended writing task and additional challenge questions for the students to discuss and complete. You will recieve the following in this lesson: 1 x A4 Worksheet to allow students to sort the long term and short term consequences 1 x Main Power Point lesson which includes starter activities, recap tasks and all the resources you will need to complete the tasks mentioned above. UPDATE 2023: Please note that all images (clipart/vector/illustrations/photographs) are in the public domain and are therefore classed as Creative Commons 1.0 unless otherwise attributed in the notes section of each slide. If you believe there are any errors, please email me directly in the first instance to resolve the issue.
KS3 KS2 Medieval History: The Black Death - Prevention, Treatments and Cures
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KS3 KS2 Medieval History: The Black Death - Prevention, Treatments and Cures

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Welcome to another RA Resources lesson. This lesson examines how people in the Middle Ages attempted to prevent, treat and ‘cure’ the spread of plague. The lesson you are about to purchase includes: 1 x A4 Fact Sheet about the prevention, treatment and ‘cures’ 1 x A4 Table/Worksheet where students analyse the various methods used at the time to deal with the Black Death 1 x Main Power Point with a variety of activities, starter tasks, discussion questions, tasks and challenge questions. If you find these lessons useful, please take a look in my shop at the other high quality History lessons which are on offer. UPDATE 2023: Please note that all images (clipart/vector/illustrations/photographs) are in the public domain and are therefore classed as Creative Commons 1.0 unless otherwise attributed in the notes section of each slide. If you believe there are any errors, please email me directly in the first instance to resolve the issue.
KS3 & 2 English Tudor History: The Causes of the Age of Exploration
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KS3 & 2 English Tudor History: The Causes of the Age of Exploration

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This lesson helps students understand a variety of reasons why there was an increase in exploration from European countries during the reign of the Tudors. This can be taught as part of a Tudor society unit or a stand alone lesson. You will receive: 1 x Power Point: Includes lesson aims, starter task activities, discussion tasks, background information, activity instructions, model answers, learning review quiz and more. 1 x Fact Sheet which includes the main reasons for the increase in exploration which students need to read through and categorise.
KS3 History: England in 1066 - Who should be King after Edward the Confessor?
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KS3 History: England in 1066 - Who should be King after Edward the Confessor?

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This lesson asks students to examine the main three candidates for the King of England after the death of Edward the Confessor. Students evaluate the candidates using a series of fact files. They then explain which candidate would be the most suitable. This is a fully resourced lesson which includes starter tasks, printable worksheets, differentiated, challenge and extension tasks. UPDATE 2023: Please note that all images (clipart/vector/illustrations/photographs) are in the public domain and are therefore classed as Creative Commons 1.0 unless otherwise attributed in the notes section of each slide. If you believe there are any errors, please email me directly in the first instance to resolve the issue.
KS3 KS2 Tudor History: Queen Lady Jane Grey and Mary I
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KS3 KS2 Tudor History: Queen Lady Jane Grey and Mary I

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This lesson will allow students to examine the fascinating story of Lady Jane Grey, ‘The nine day queen’. Starter: Fill in the missing words recap to firm up knowledge of the Tudors before Lady Jane Grey. Source Analysis: A painting showing the execution of Lady Jane Grey Background: Information about the childhood and family of Lady Jane Grey Task 1: Students complete their own storyboard of the events of the nine day queen. Task 2: A follow up task and question sheet asking students to explain the events. Challenge: How do you think history would have turned out if Edward had survived long enough to marry Lady Jane Grey? Exam Question/Assessment: Write a narrative account of the events surrounding Lady Jane Grey. UPDATE 2023: Please note that all images (clipart/vector/illustrations/photographs) are in the public domain and are therefore classed as Creative Commons 1.0 unless otherwise attributed in the notes section of each slide. If you believe there are any errors, please email me directly in the first instance to resolve the issue.
KS3 KS2 Tudor History - The Challenges faced by King Edward VI of England 1547-1553
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KS3 KS2 Tudor History - The Challenges faced by King Edward VI of England 1547-1553

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In this lesson, students will examine the challenges that Edward VI faced as a young Tudor king as well as the expectations he had as a new Tudor monarch. The outcome of the lesson will be students writing a letter to advise Edward VI about these challenges. Background Information: Interesting and well presented information about the succession of Edward VI after the death of Henry VIII **Task 1: **Students identify and select their top 5 qualities they believe a Tudor monarch should have. Task 2: Students discuss and then note down the various challenges Edward faced as a young King of England. Task 3: Students use their knowledge from the lesson so far to write a letter of advice to Edward. A writing frame is provided for this task. Challenge Task: Students asked to think about the qualities and skills needed by the modern day English monarchy. ALSO INCLUDES AN A4 WRITING FRAME UPDATE 2023: Please note that all images (clipart/vector/illustrations/photographs) are in the public domain and are therefore classed as Creative Commons 1.0 unless otherwise attributed in the notes section of each slide. If you believe there are any errors, please email me directly in the first instance to resolve the issue.
History: King William the Conqueror Problems & Challenges after Battle of Hastings
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History: King William the Conqueror Problems & Challenges after Battle of Hastings

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This high quality lesson examines the problems faced by William, Duke of Normandy directly after his victory at the Battle of Hastings. Students are given a number of different scenarios as William and have to decide which best helps him achieve his aims. You are purchasing a main power point presentation which takes students through each part of the lesson as well as 2 printable A4 worksheets. Slide 1: Title slide - To evaluate William’s most significant problem after victory at the Battle of Hastings Slide 2: Background information which helps set the scene Slide 3: A background information slide with a map to show the location of William after the Battle of Hastings Slide 4: Starter Task - What challenges and problems would William have to face after victory at the Battle of Hastings Slide 5: An introduction to the problem solving task Slides 6-11: The main problems along with 3 alternative solutions for students to discuss and decide upon Slides 12-17: The answers of what actually happened are revealed for students to self evaluate their decisions Slide 18: Task - students match William’s problems with his solutions (answers reveled) Slide 19: Outline of the main activities, including source analysis, on the two worksheets Slide 20: Challenge questions for higher ability students. UPDATE 2023: Please note that all images (clipart/vector/illustrations/photographs) are in the public domain and are therefore classed as Creative Commons 1.0 unless otherwise attributed in the notes section of each slide. If you believe there are any errors, please email me directly in the first instance to resolve the issue.
KS3 KS2 History: King William Conqueror Domesday Book Norman Conquest
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KS3 KS2 History: King William Conqueror Domesday Book Norman Conquest

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Thank you for viewing my resource and I hope you and your students will enjoy the high quality resources included. This lesson examines William’s use of the Domesday Book as a method to take further control of England. As with all of my resources, everything you need for the teaching of this topic is included and so there is no need for additional text books or resources. With this purchase you will receive: Worksheet 1: An A4 fact sheet all about the Domesday Book Worksheet 2: A student task sheet including various levels of questions. Main PowerPoint Presentation: Slide 1: Title slide – To explain the role of the Domesday Book during the Norman Conquest of England Slide 2: A Think and discuss task about the methods the UK government today uses to collect information about its people Slide 3: A fill in the missing term activity based on William’s actions during the Norman Conquest so far – answers revealed Slide 4: An illustration of a scene of the Domesday survey – students given inference based questions from it Slide 5: Background information about the Domesday survey Slide 6: Background information about the Domesday survey questions Slide 7: An alterative online research task about the Domesday Book data today and UK Census Slide 8: A short clip from BBC Teach about the Domesday Book Slide 9: How to structure an answer to a question about the importance of the Domesday Book Slide 10: A creative writing optional task Slide 11: Learning Review – 10 questions from the lesson Slide 12: Learning Review – answers revealed to the 10 questions UPDATE 2023: Please note that all images (clipart/vector/illustrations/photographs) are in the public domain and are therefore classed as Creative Commons 1.0 unless otherwise attributed in the notes section of each slide. If you believe there are any errors, please email me directly in the first instance to resolve the issue.
KS3 KS2 History: Health & Hygiene in Medieval England Middle Ages
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KS3 KS2 History: Health & Hygiene in Medieval England Middle Ages

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This lesson looks at the health and hygiene of people who lived in both towns and the countryside during the Medieval period. You will be purchasing a whole lesson with all resources included as follows: 1 x 2 page fact sheets about health and hygiene in Medieval Towns and the Countryside 1 x Differentiated 2 page fact sheets about health and hygiene in Medieval Towns and the Countryside 1 x Main Power Point to accompany the fact sheets which includes a variety of starter tasks, discussion questions and activities for students to complete UPDATE 2023: Please note that all images (clipart/vector/illustrations/photographs) are in the public domain and are therefore classed as Creative Commons 1.0 unless otherwise attributed in the notes section of each slide. If you believe there are any errors, please email me directly in the first instance to resolve the issue.
KS3 KS2 Medieval History: The Black Death 1348 - A Source Investigation
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KS3 KS2 Medieval History: The Black Death 1348 - A Source Investigation

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Thank you for viewing RA Resources. This lesson is intended as an introduction lesson to teaching the Black Death. Students will be given basic background information about the Black Death before they use a number of written sources to find out more about the causes, treatments, beliefs and consequences of the event. This lesson pack includes: 3 x A4 Source Sheets (4 sources per page) 1 x Source question sheet for students to write their answer on 1 x Main powerpoint which guides the students through the tasks they have to complete. This includes a visual source based starter task, a copy of the sources, an explanation of the task, a copy of the table to be used in the task and further slides to help students question and explore the sources they have been given. UPDATE 2023: Please note that all images (clipart/vector/illustrations/photographs) are in the public domain and are therefore classed as Creative Commons 1.0 unless otherwise attributed in the notes section of each slide. If you believe there are any errors, please email me directly in the first instance to resolve the issue.
KS3 KS2 Tudor History: Queen Elizabeth I - Strengths and Weaknesses
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KS3 KS2 Tudor History: Queen Elizabeth I - Strengths and Weaknesses

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Thank you for viewing this resource. The activities in this resource will briefly introduce students to Elizabeth I. Then, students will be given facts about her reign to weigh up her strengths and weaknesses. This will be followed by a range of worksheet based activities as well as an opportunity to compare the strengths of the Tudor monarchy compared with the strengths needed for a monarch in modern day Britain. As well as the main power point you will also receive an additional homework research task sheet to supplement the learning about Elizabeth I. UPDATE 2023: Please note that all images (clipart/vector/illustrations/photographs) are in the public domain and are therefore classed as Creative Commons 1.0 unless otherwise attributed in the notes section of each slide. If you believe there are any errors, please email me directly in the first instance to resolve the issue.
KS3 & 2 English Tudor History: The Reign of King Henry Tudor (King Henry VII)
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KS3 & 2 English Tudor History: The Reign of King Henry Tudor (King Henry VII)

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Thank you for viewing this lesson pack. This lesson examines how Henry Tudor came to power and the methods he used to maintain his power and control over England and Wales between 1485-1509. All of the resources for the teaching of the lesson are included in this pack: 1 x Power Point which provides fun and engaging activities such as a starter task, background information, problem solving activity/quiz, main task outline, challenge questions and learning review 1 x A4 Worksheet to help students structure their work for the lesson 1 x Information sheet about Henry Tudor. UPDATE 2023: Please note that all images (clipart/vector/illustrations/photographs) are in the public domain and are therefore classed as Creative Commons 1.0 unless otherwise attributed in the notes section of each slide. If you believe there are any errors, please email me directly in the first instance to resolve the issue.
KS3 KS2 History - What is Evidence?  Using Sources in History
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KS3 KS2 History - What is Evidence? Using Sources in History

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This lesson is suitable for either late stage KS2 or early stage KS3. It covers the concept of evidence and how historians need to use sources to find out about the past. All resources for the teaching of this lesson are included. The lesson includes: Starter Task: What is evidence? Background Information: Why is evidence important? Discussion Task: What other jobs use evidence? Group Task: Guess the famous person from the evidence. Learning Task: What different types of historical evidence are there? **Task Sheet: ** Questions to consolidate knowledge including challenge tasks. **Optional Task: **Creating a personal time capsule UPDATE 2023: Please note that all images (clipart/vector/illustrations/photographs) are in the public domain and are therefore classed as Creative Commons 1.0 unless otherwise attributed in the notes section of each slide. If you believe there are any errors, please email me directly in the first instance to resolve the issue.
GCSE HISTORY EDEXCEL: Migrants in Britain - An introduction to the Topic (Lesson 1)
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GCSE HISTORY EDEXCEL: Migrants in Britain - An introduction to the Topic (Lesson 1)

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Thank you for viewing these resources for the new Paper 1 topic, Migrants in Britain. This lesson provides students with an overview of the skills and knowledge they will use throughout the topic. Slide 1: Title Slide - An introduction to the topic Migration in Britain Slide 2: GCSE Grade Levels - To allow you to level the outcomes of the lesson Slide 3: An overview of what is meant by a ‘Thematic Study’ Slide 4: An overview of the Paper 1 Exam Slide 5: An overview of the type of questions students will answer in this part of the Paper 1 exam Slide 6: A poster style set of factors which can help students explain why changes in migration have happened Slide 7: A basic overview and activity which links to the chronology of the historical periods the students will study Slide 8: A worksheet where students have to match the key events of migration to the correct date along a structured timeline Slide 9: Answers for the activity in slide 8 Slide 10: An explanation of how to complete the key term activity on slide 11 Slide 11: Students given 20 key terms relating to migration which they should pick the correct meaning from 3 options Slide 12: Answers revealed for the activity of slide 11
KS3 KS2 History: Locating a Norman Medieval Motte and Bailey Castle
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KS3 KS2 History: Locating a Norman Medieval Motte and Bailey Castle

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Thank you for viewing this resource. I am very proud of the quality of these resources and I hope you will be happy with your purchase. Included in your purchase is: Worksheet 1: An A4 worksheet including the two tables that students need to fill out in order to score the best site for their motte and bailey castle Worksheet 2: An A4 worksheet which allows students to structure and write a report about their choice of the best site for a motte and bailey castle PowerPoint: Slide 1: Title slide - To evaluate the most suitable location for a motte and bailey castle Slide 2: Learning Recap 1 - Students are shown an illustration of a motte and bailey castle and have to identify the numbered features on it. Slide 3-4: Alternative Learning Recap - Students are given a diagram of a motte and bailey castle and have to label the different features of it. Slide 5: Animated and illustrated background information about William’s use of motte and bailey castles Slide 6-7: An outline of the main task Slides 8-9: Slides showing the first map which students have to analyse. A table is also included for the teacher to collect student scores. Slides 10-11: Slides showing the second more focussed map which students have to analyse. A table is also included for the teacher to collect student scores. Slide 12: A sheet to help students write their report about their chosen castle to William. Sentence starters given with an opportunity for higher ability students to adapt and develop their own ideas. Slide 13: Challenge Task - Students encouraged to create their own map Slides 14-15: The original map designs (in case you wanted to adapt them in any way) Slide 16: Printable motte and bailey diagrams for the starter task UPDATE 2023: Please note that all images (clipart/vector/illustrations/photographs) are in the public domain and are therefore classed as Creative Commons 1.0 unless otherwise attributed in the notes section of each slide. A number of images have also been created by myself and are therefore copyright protected. If you believe there are any errors, please email me directly in the first instance to resolve the issue.
KS3 History  - The events which led to the Battle of Hastings 1066
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KS3 History - The events which led to the Battle of Hastings 1066

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Students will learn about the events which led to the Battle of Hastings by creating their own storyboard/cartoon strip. Starter: Students infer information about the events from an infographic Background: Students led through the various events with a series of interactive and entertaining information slides. **Task: **Students are given a sheet to place the events they have just heard about in the correct chronological order. Task 2: Students are given a success criteria to help them plan and then create their own storyboard/cartoon strip about the events which led to the Battle of Hastings. Assessment: Once completed, students self or peer assess their work based on the criteria. Recap Quiz: Can be used mid way through the task Challenge Tasks: Which ask the students to evaluate what they have just learned about the events. UPDATE 2023: Please note that all images (clipart/vector/illustrations/photographs) are in the public domain and are therefore classed as Creative Commons 1.0 unless otherwise attributed in the notes section of each slide. If you believe there are any errors, please email me directly in the first instance to resolve the issue.
KS3 Tudor History: The Marriage between Queen Mary I and King Philip II of Spain
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KS3 Tudor History: The Marriage between Queen Mary I and King Philip II of Spain

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Welcome to RA Resources. This lesson examines Queen Mary I’s decision to marry King Philip II of Spain. Students will first compare modern reasons for marriage before contrasting that with the events of Mary’s Reign. They will then evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of the marriage (from the point of view of Mary I) before using these ideas to write a letter to her expressing and explaining their views about the marriage. The lesson pack includes: 1 x Fact Sheet about the events leading upto and including the marriage 1 x Letter structure sheet for students to write their letter to Mary I 1 x Main Power Point presentation which includes a variety of starter tasks, discussion points, an overview of the main task as well as a number of challenge questions to stretch the most able.