Card Sort - Was Mary, Queen of Scots a threat to Elizabeth and English Protestantism?

If you are looking for a fun and interactive activity to help your students assess how much of a threat Mary, Queen of Scots posed to Elizabeth I and English Protestantism, then you have found the ideal resource. This card sort can be used as a starter, plenary or consolidation exercise. It can also be set as a homework.

When you purchase this resource you will be able to download a single page Word document with 18 statements that can be sorted under two heading cards. These can be cut out and organised or colour coded depending on how much time you want to spend on the activity.

The resource is suitable for the full range of ability from KS2 to KS4, however its always a good idea to make sure you check to make sure the information matches up with what you have taught your students and edit the cards to make sure that they are appropriate for your students.

Once my students have fed back their results I usually get them to use the card sort to write an extended answer to the question, ‘Was Mary, Queen of Scots a threat to Elizabeth and English Protestantism’ or to write a speech for one of her advisors arguing whether she should have Mary executed or not.

The aims and objectives are:

Theme:Elizabeth England 1558 to 1603
•Know: Who was Mary, Queen of Scots?
•Understand: Why did the Catholics want her to be Queen of England?
•Evaluate: How much of a threat did she pose to Elizabeth and English Protestantism?

WILF - What Am I Looking For?
• Can You Describe: Who Mary, Queen of Scots was?
• Can You Explain: Why English Catholics want her to be queen?
• Can You Evaluate: How much of a threat was Mary, Queen of Scots to Elizabeth and English Protestantism?

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Kind Regards

Roy