Second World War - Montgomery

This lesson examines the life and military achievements of Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery, focusing on his role in the Second World War. Students will learn about his leadership in key battles such as El Alamein and D-Day. Activities include video analysis, timeline sorting, and writing a PEEKA paragraph on Montgomery’s legacy. The lesson concludes with a discussion on his impact and a peer review of the written work.

Lesson Content and Activities:

Introduction:
Discuss who Bernard Montgomery was and his significance in World War II.
Watch videos on Montgomery and create a timeline of significant events.

Timeline Activity:
Sort the timeline cards into the correct chronological order.

Deep Dive:
Read extended writing on Montgomery and answer questions about his early experiences, key battles, and later life.

Significant Impact:
Discuss Montgomery’s most significant impact on the Second World War, focusing on his military leadership and strategic planning.

Writing Task:
Write a PEEKA paragraph explaining Montgomery’s impact on World War II.
Use sentence starters and provide detailed evidence.

Class Discussion:
Share and discuss the paragraphs.
Reflect on Montgomery’s leadership, his contributions to the war, and his controversial opinions in later life.

Resources:
Video links on Montgomery
Timeline cards
Extended writing text
PEEKA paragraph guidelines

From a series of over 30 Second World War lessons made by Wolsey Academy. They provide a thorough foundation of knowledge in this vital period of 20th Century History and each lesson looks to focus on a range of historical skills and exam techniques to equip students with knowledge and transferable research, analysis and study skills.
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