From Thomas Beckett to Magna Charta

4 Lessons – 10+ Hours of Planning (4 Weeks of Work) – All Resources Ready to Print

Dear Colleague,

Bring the drama, intrigue, and power struggles of medieval England to life with this 4-lesson set on Henry II, Thomas Becket, John II, and the Magna Carta. Students will explore key events, debate historical decisions, and practise KS3-style exam questions, all through interactive and engaging activities. This set is designed to save you hours of planning, with all slides, worksheets, and extension tasks included and ready to print.

All lessons in this series are interactively assessed and follow a consistent structure, helping students understand their progress throughout the lessons.

Lesson Overview:

Lesson 1: Magna Carta – understanding its causes and impact

Lesson 2: Henry and Becket – Two Really Good Friends

Lesson 3: Henry and Becket – Friendship to Homicide

Lesson 4: The Whipping of Henry II

Lesson Features:

Progressive tasks that engage all learning styles

Exam-style questions to develop written skills

Extension activities for higher-achieving students

Fully assessed tasks to monitor progress

Straightforward, ready-to-teach lesson plan

What’s Included:

PowerPoint slides covering all activities

Worksheets for tasks and exam practice

Extension tasks and guidance notes

Model answers and marking guidance

You might also want to explore the sets on Medieval Life or the Crusades for further teaching resources.

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Alessio

Regards

Alessio