On the 10th September 2015, the queen will become the longest reigning UK monarch. This is an introduction to her life, ideal for whole school or class assemblies

2 stories to do with world war 1 1. A short story with 25 photographs to introduce aspects of the first world war. Ideal for assemblies or class discussions. Photos can be used in teaching to focus on: life in the trenches propaganda posters of world war 1 under-age conscription the meaning of the poppy This is all through Wilfred Owen's poem the 'lie' of - dulce et decorum est (How sweet and honourable it is to die for one's country) I wrote this initially for armistice day - useful for an 11th November assembly 2. Story introducing Wilfred Owen's influences, poem. life and legacy through twins Tyler and Mel (Tyme) who are able to observe historical events chapters focus on: his early life, poems - dulce et decorum est, the sentry and the pity of war meeting Siegfried Sassoon Earning the military cross his death his legacy