Tolpuddle Martyrs - Industrial Age (Edexcel)

Why were the Tolpuddle Martyrs punished so harshly? [#5]

An exploration into the case of the Tolpuddle Martyrs (1834 - 39), 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 investigate the historic case of the Toldpuddle Martyrs in 1834, who were convicted and transported for the crime of swearing a secret oath. Students will map out the events of the case, and then analyse the reasons why the Tolpuddle Martyrs were convicted, and eventually released. This lesson helps students start to understand the shift it attitudes towards the Bloody Code.

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.
• Scaffolded Worksheets – Printable worksheets to support teaching activities to a range of abilities.
• 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.