Rebellions against William & the Harrying of the North

Battle of Hastings & Castles Unit KS3

This unit bundle includes 7 lessons on the Battle of Hastings and the development of castles. Lessons are differentiated/scaffolded (orange = low ability, green = middle ability, purple = high ability) and include formative assessment tasks (‘purple book’ tasks). Lessons also include recall homeworks as forms quizzes. The unit also includes a scheme of work and knowledge book to accompany. Knowledge book includes key content notes and resources, as well as challenge questions at the end of each topic. Lessons 1 - Claimants to the Throne in 1066 Lesson 2 - Key events of the Battle of Hastings Lesson 3 - Reasons William won Lesson 4 - Assessment (writing PEEL paragraphs) & Feudal System Lesson 5 - The Conquest of England (Harrying of the North & Rebellions) Lesson 6 - The Development of Castles Lesson 7 - Rochester Castle Case Study (Attacking & Defending Castles)