GCSE History - Anglo-Saxon & Norman England: House of Godwin/Embassy to Normandy (Lesson 5)

This lesson looks at the power of the House of Godwin and covers aspects such as Harold’s embassy to Normandy and explains why Edward the Confessor gave the Godwins so much power.

Slide 1: Learning Aim - To explain the power of the House of Godwin.
Slide 2: Learning GCSE Outcomes in order to show student progress in the lesson.
Slide 3: Recap - ‘Who am I?’ Students given 7 first hand accounts and have to guess who or what they are from their previous learning.
Slide 4: Recap answers revealed for students to self assess
Slide 5: Optional recap video clip lasting 5 minutes about the power of Anglo-Saxon Kings - also includes information about the Godwins.
Slide 6: Starter - Students asked to discuss the qualities and skills Edward the Confessor would expect from his earls during this time in Anglo-Saxon England.
Slide 7: Optional 3 minute clip all about the Earl of Godwin. Students asked to think of why there was tension between them.
Slide 8:Background Slide to introduce the story.
Slide 9: Background Slide to introduce the story.
Slide 10: Background Slide to introduce the story.
Slide 11: Discussion Task - Why would Edward the Confessor allow the House of Godwin so much power?
Slide 12: Optional creative task - Explain to the Earl of Mercia why you, King Edward have allowed the Godwins so much power and wealth.
Slide 13: Main lesson worksheet aimed at all abilities with grade breakdowns throughout.
Slide 14: A choice of all three exam questions - possible to stretch higher ability students.
Slide 15: Recap - True or False
Slide 16: Recap answers.
Slide 17: Fact sheet for the lesson which can be used as a revision tool, recap sheet or solely for the lesson itself without the need for the text books.

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