Derek Bentley Case Study - Modern Period (Edexcel)

What was the impact of Derek Bentley’s death? [#8]

An exploration into the events surrounding the trial and execution of Derek Bentley in 1953, adapted for the Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Paper 1 - Thematic Study w/ Historic Environment. See my TES shop for other lesson and bundle offers!

Suitable as a standalone lesson or within the scheme of work!

Overview: Following on from a lesson about the gradual abolition of the death penalty in the 20th C. (see previous lesson on TES), students will closely examine the case of Derek Bentley. Students will familiarise themselves with the case against Bentley, as well as the public / government reactions towards the case at the time and in the aftermath. Students will consolidate their understanding of public pressure on the legal system in an exam-style question.

Suitability: Designed for Key Stage 4 (Years 10 – 11), but highly suitable for upper-KS3.

Approximate Delivery Time: 50 – 60 Minutes

What will you get?

• Exam Question Focus - Embeded exam-style questions to familiarise students with the assessment phase, and success criteria.
• PowerPoint Presentation – Fully scaffolded PPT to support teaching. Note: The PPT may contain animations / clips.
• Scaffolded Worksheets – Printable worksheets to support teaching activities to a range of abilities.
• Adaptive Teaching Strategies – An adaptable lesson for a range of learning abilities, with a variety of activities (i.e., whiteboards; think-pair-share; stretch-and-challenge activities).
• Focus on Language - Tier 3 vocabulary is highlighted and defined throughout, to support disciplinary understanding.