A complete list of key words for the Elizabeth I topic including definitions. Also includes an extra two files where either the key word or definition column is blank for revision tasks.

A 36 slide PowerPoint which goes through every GCSE exam question which could feature in the 2017 exam for the Germany 1919-1991 outline paper for WJEC. Includes: - At least three practice questions for each exam question - plans and answers for the essay question - a word document student answer booklet with writing frames for each question. - source and non source questions

This lesson focuses on students learning what it was like to live in 1485. Included the following tasks: Task 1 - Pairwork with one student reading a description of life in 1485 and describing it to partner to draw Task 2 - Choose a person from the picture of 1485 and imagine their life. Write a short diary entry from their point of view Task 3 - Travel to the future with your character from task 2 and discuss the differences between then and now Task 4 - A drama task acting out a scenario! Task 5 - Answering the question about ‘what was life like in 1485’?

Show your students how to answer the Elizabethan age paper with a Pixl idea - Walking Talking mock. Using the questions from the Hodder textbook this mock walks students through the exam process and includes structured paragraph starters for each question. Includes: Walking talking mock with sentence starters and mark scheme Walking talking mock blank with no sentence starters Another mock paper with different questions with no sentence starters

A collection of activities / PowerPoint's on the problems facing Britain in 1951 and the Festival of Britain. Includes: - Britain in 1950 - good or bad? PowerPoint with activities and historical article - Britain in 1951 - PowerPoint with activities - The Festival of Britain handout - Activity sheets needed for tasks The PowerPoint's focus on giving information on the course content with some activities included to check understanding.

A set of 34 flashcards based on all the key content on the spec - giving pupils the key information they need to revise. Knowledge based only they contain the key content from the spec in easy to learn bullet points. I photocopied the flashcards onto card and cut the pages in half. Each A4 page contains two flashcards.

This is a lesson on how to answer the 16 mark question on interpretations for papers 1 and 2. It focuses primarily on ‘The Elizabethan Age 1558-1603’ and ‘The USA 1910-1929’ but can be adapted for other topics. Slides include: what is an interpretation and examples Walk through a question with a sample answer Planning table on PP (and attached word document) on analysing interpretations Answering ‘how and why interpretations are reached’ Giving starter sentences to use in the exam 5 practice questions a revision poster task

These flashcards are based on the AQA specification but include content on all the key policies, events, treaties etc. relating to King Henry VIII. There are two flashcards on each page and 15 pages in total. I printed them off on card, cut in half, hole punched and treasury tagged one corner. They were produced for the students I teach who struggle to remember facts! Content based on the spec: •• Henry VIII: character and aims; addressing Henry VII’s legacy •• Government: Crown and Parliament, ministers, domestic policies including the establishment of Royal Supremacy •• Relationships with Scotland and other foreign powers; securing the succession •• Society: elites and commoners; regional issues and the social impact of religious upheaval; rebellion •• Economic development: trade, exploration, prosperity and depression •• Religion: renaissance ideas; reform of the Church; continuity and change by 1547

A 29 slide PowerPoint which goes through every GCSE exam question which could feature in the 2017 exam for Depression, War and Recovery option. Includes: - At least three practice questions for each exam question - plans and answers for the essay question - a word document student answer booklet with writing frames for each question. - source and non source questions Overall there are 39 practice exam questions all tailored for the 2017 exam with writing frames for every question in the student answer booklet.

9 pages of revision activities like true or false tasks, matching key words and definitions and multiple choice questions. Ideal as a revision or consolidation exercise.

These flashcards are based on the AQA specification but include content on all the key policies, events, treaties etc relating to King Henry VII. There are two flashcards on each page and 15 pages in total. I printed them off on card, cut in half, hole punched and treasury tagged one corner. They were produced for the students I teach who struggle to remember facts! Content based on the spec: Henry Tudor’s consolidation of power: character and aims; establishing the Tudor dynasty Government: councils, parliament, justice, royal finance, domestic policies Relationships with Scotland and other foreign powers; securing the succession; marriage alliances Society: churchmen, nobles and commoners; regional division; social discontent and rebellions Economic development: trade, exploration, prosperity and depression Religion; humanism; arts and learning

AQA A Level History Henry VII work booklet This is a 47 page work booklet based on the AQA course textbooks on The Tudors 1485-1603 published by Hodder. The booklet follows Part 1: Section 1: Chapter 1 on Henry VII Each page has tasks based on the information given, for example, making specific notes answering key questions examining extracts based on the exam question stem practice essays completing tables spider diagram completing evaluation tables At the end of the booklet there is advice and a planning template on how to write an essay and advice and practice on answer the interpretations questions.

This is a two sided knowledge organiser for the Entertainment & Leisure unit for WJEC / EDUQAS GCSE History course. It covers all the main points from all of the key questions in an easy to read, visual design. It was designed to help make the topic more accessible for middle and lower attaining students who struggle with seperate knowledge organisers. It is colour coordinated into topics. Side 1 - All the main points and conclusions for each of the key questions 1-6 Side 2 - Historical site Wembley and advice on how to answer each exam question To make the most of this resource, it should be printed on A3 paper (already formatted for A3) in colour and back to back. Mine are laminated to use in the classroom. *Please note: This is a four era knowledge organiser arranged into the Medieval era, Early Modern era, Late Modern era and Contemporary/Modern era. This is not arranged into three eras for centres who prefer to teach Medieval, Early Modern and Modern eras. *

This is an A3 two sided knowledge organiser for the USA 1910-1929 unit for WJEC / EDUQAS GCSE History course. It covers all the main points from all of the key questions in an easy to read, visual design. It was designed to help make the topic more accessible for middle and lower attaining students who struggle with separate knowledge organisers. Side 1 - All the main points for each of the key questions 1-6 Side 2 - Key question 7 and advice on how to answer each exam question To make the best of the resource, you should print in colour on A3 (already formatted for A3 printing) on both sides. Mine are laminated as well to use in class.

A sequence of three lessons for key question 1 of Elizabeth I - How successful was the government of Elizabeth I? These lessons are retrieval based and are used in conjunction with the knowledge organiser included. Lesson 1 - The Big Picture - extended content with a Do it Now and retrieval activity Lesson 2 - Mind mapping lesson with an example mind map and a Do Now for the start of the lesson Lesson 3 - Testing - An extended Do Now comprising of 10 factual questions and one of the exam questions which feature on the Elizabeth I exam paper. The question is explained, modelled and then students have a go too. The slides are based around the knowledge on the knowledge organiser. During the mind mapping and retrieval activities, higher ability students are given extra information so that they complete in more detail. We have found this method successful in helping our students remember the key information as the three lesson sequence embeds the core knowledge they need. Homeworks should be focused on revising / self-quizzing from knowledge organisers as well as completing mind maps. This method is also useful when students are absent from previous lessons as they are able to fit straight back in by using knowledge organisers.

A sequence of three lessons for key question 1 of Elizabeth I - What were the most popular types of entertainment in Elizabethan times? These lessons are retrieval based and are used in conjunction with the knowledge organiser included. Lesson 1 - The Big Picture - extended content with a Do it Now and retrieval activity Lesson 2 - Mind mapping lesson with an example mind map and a Do Now for the start of the lesson Lesson 3 - Testing - An extended Do Now comprising of 10 factual questions and one of the exam questions which feature on the Elizabeth I exam paper. The question is explained, modelled and then students have a go too. The slides are based around the knowledge on the knowledge organiser. During the mind mapping and retrieval activities, higher ability students are given extra information so that they complete in more detail. We have found this method successful in helping all of our students remember the key information as the three lesson sequence embeds the core knowledge they need. Homeworks should be focused on revising / self-quizzing from knowledge organisers as well as completing mind maps. This method is also useful when students are absent from previous lessons as they are able to fit straight back in by using knowledge organisers.

This is a 36 page work booklet based on the AQA course textbooks on The Tudors 1485-1603 published by Hodder. The booklet follows Section 2: Part 1: Chapter 6 on the beginning of Elizabeth’s reign. Each page has tasks based on the information given, for example, • making specific notes • answering key questions • examining extracts based on the exam question stem • practice essays and interpretations questions • completing tables • revising some relevant knowledge • learning key words and key terms

This resource explains the requirements for all of the questions in the new GCSE exam for component 1: The Elizabethan Age but can be easily adapted for all the other component 1 units. Includes 8 flashcards (just print off on card and cut into four) for students to be given for revision. Also includes 8 posters which are bigger A4 versions of the flashcards. Content includes: -Question 1 skills - Question 2 skills - Question 3 skills - Question 4 skills - Question 5 skills - Analysing an interpretation skills - Analysing a contemporary source skills - Wider Historical knowledge examples This resource was made because my classes were struggling to apply the right skills to the right questions! As the picture shows, I laminated them, hole punched the top left hand corner and put them on a key ring ring. My class carry a copy for reference at home and school. N.B. This copy of flashcards is uncoloured.

16 page activity booklet designed to use either in class or for students at home. Includes a variety of activities including: True or False Knowledge Retrieval Correct the mistakes Practicing exam questions Word Wall key word revision find the connections between. revision clock Used in the classroom to test drive this kept students focussed and engaged for several lessons. Recommended to print this out as a booklet - A3 paper for an A4 booklet.

16 page activity booklet designed to use either in class or for students at home. Includes a variety of activities including: True or False Knowledge Retrieval Correct the mistakes Practicing exam questions Thinking Quilt Categorising events improving exam question answer revision clock Used in the classroom to test drive this kept students focussed and engaged for several lessons. Recommended to print this out as a booklet - A3 paper for an A4 booklet.