Opposition to Reformation Elizabeth Barton, John Fisher, Thomas More Edexcel

Lesson for students studying Edexcel GCSE Henry VIII and his ministers
Lesson starts with recap on Acts of Succession & Supremacy
Then focuses on 3 key individuals who opposed Henry’s religious changes, Elizabeth Barton, John Fisher and Thomas More.
Information profiles provided for each individual - much simpler than the textbooks!
Students provided with a table of facts, they have to decide which of the three individuals the fact applies to, this reduces notemaking and promotes thinking and reading.
Extension/challenge tasks available.
Students think about similarities/differences between the three & who was more dangerous to Henry
Opportunity for 4 mark describe question + exemplar answer.
Plenary whos whos - to check knowledge