In order to get the most out of group work this task supports students thoroughly in investigating a particular theme from 1649-1678. Students are required to work in groups to make a handout for the class. Each group has a specific guide related to their theme with questions they must answer, suggested web links and wider reading. These can be removed if you prefer as are not essential to the successful completion of the task. Used whilst teaching the new linear AQA Stuart Britain unit 1D and excellent results from Y13 class. Excellent as revision and an overview exercise.

Students often find it difficult to explain in their essays rather than describe. These activities focus on using the PEEL structure - Point, Evidence, Explanation, Link to the Question - to help students explain and use specific examples. Each includes a model paragraph in response to an essay question which students have to identify in terms of the PEEL model and contribute their own paragraph. Useful to embed writing skills whilst providing model examples. Teacher example included to familiarise you with the PEEL structure. Could be used at Y12 or Y13. Examples are AQA Unit 1D Stuart Britain specific.

Created for new Edexcel 9-1 GCSE but content is applicable for general study of Elizabethan England. This lesson analyses the significance and events of the Revolt of the Northern Earls. Various tasks in a booklet used to make the information concise and manageable for GCSE classes - tasks include gap fills, students collecting their own information from posters around the room (included in the PPT), supported discussion etc. Clear bell task, starter, main and plenary - practice exam question included for new Edexcel 9-1 spec. Differentiation included through support but also would be very simple to hone to your own classes needs by adding/reducing support points, independent work needed etc.

This lesson focuses on providing students with information so they can complete their own investigation into the Babington, Throckmorton and Ridolfi plots but also study Catholic resistance. The word document can be printed to provide information packs so students can work in groups to collect the information. PPT provides all instructions for students that are needed for a full lesson. Planned for Edexcel new 9-1 Elizabethan unit but general information would also suit any teaching on this area.

THIS LESSON IS PLANNED ALONGSIDE THE PEARSON ELIZABETHAN ENGLAND TEXTBOOKS - PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE ACCESS TO THIS BEFORE BUYING. This lesson begins with a multiple choice starter activity knowledge recap to remind student's of previous learning during the Edexcel 9-1 Elizabethan England course. Students are then supported in accessing information from the Pearson textbook on leisure activities. Record grid which could be further differentiated very easily is provided. Plenary task is a 4 mark exam questioning asking students to apply knowledge from this lesson.

THIS LESSON USES INFORMATION FROM THE PEARSON 9-1 ELIZABETHAN ENGLAND TEXTBOOK. PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE ACCESS. This lesson uses the Pearson textbook to guide students through the information and helping them to organise it in a logical way. Starter activity allows time to recap on past learning about Drake and share ideas. Record sheet included.

This resource is a worksheet/booklet intended to recap the beginning of Cromwell’s Protectorate up to beginning of the Rule of the Major Generals for students who completed this topic during lockdown. It contains simplified information and a few short tasks to check learning. Related to AQA Unit 1D - Stuart Britain and the Crisis of Monarchy.

This resource is suitable as an introduction to the compulsory extract questions at Y12 or as a recap or further practice. Students are introduced to a starter question which then links into the extracts they will be analysing later to build confidence in content. There is a breakdown of AQA expectations, guidelines and markscheme and examples of how to annotate and select main arguments. A practice exercise is also included and markscheme.

A booklet which guides students through the religious policy and intentions of Charles II in a concise way. Tasks included to enable students to apply their new knowledge.

This lesson breaks down the complex nature of the Elizabethan Settlement and opposition to it into one booklet. Activities included in the booklet vary to increase engagement, i.e. cloze exercises, questions, judgement table, and understanding. Everything students need to know in one place! Starter activity is based on a page from the Hodder Elizabeth textbook but is not crucial to the lesson if you do not have this.

Use this whole lesson resource to introduce students to Elizabethan society and government. Varied activities included to maintain engagement and increase understanding - card sort, tables, questions etc. Lesson finished with an exam-type question and brief guide. MUST BE USED WITH PEARSON ELIZABETHAN ENGLAND BOOK - one activity depends on this.

This whole lesson resource provides an interactive way to engage students with new content that they are going to study, therefore building confidence. No prior knowledge or skills are necessary so this is accessible to all. The Quiz Quiz Trade activity included, a game to introduce this new content- with instructions on the PPT!, can also be used as a revision activity at the end of a topic so a multifunctional resource. Used with KS4 and KS5 classes for both intro and revision and students very enthusiastic about it. The record sheet included to record current and new knowledge provides a visual record of improvement for students.

This lesson requires the Pearson Elizabethan England textbook. An introduction to the nature of religious division and starter exam activity to get students to reflect on exam requirements. Questions help students to break down the information from the textbook on Puritanism and the challenges this posed. Discussion activity and key word support helps prepare students.

This PPT includes 15 examples of Bell Tasks and Starter activities that relate to the new 9-1 Edexcel Elizabethan England course. However, these examples could easily be adapted to relate to any topic. Examples include - Head and Tails, 5 minutes to find, Questioning grids, 'Hook' images and questions etc. Explanation of tasks included on PPT where needed, Could be used for wider whole school T and L on starters and Bell Tasks.

THIS LESSON NEEDS THE PEARSON EARLY ELIZABETHAN ENGLAND TEXTBOOK. This lesson begins with source analysis to get students to question what attitudes to the poor were like. They are then guided through information in the textbook using specific questions to ensure that only valuable information is selected. Plenary relates to an exam-like questions which requires students to apply knowledge learnt in this lesson.

THIS LESSON NEEDS THE 9-1 PEARSON EARLY ELIZABETHAN ENGLAND TEXTBOOK. PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE ACCESS. This lesson helps students to access information from the textbook in a more engaging way. Students use the record sheets, differentiated version included, and the Exploration chapter in the Pearson book to find out why Exploration was increasingly possible. Distribute information from the textbooks around the classroom to allow students to research different areas and create their own note base with the record guide.

This lesson was planned for the Edexcel 9-1 Elizabethan England course. Starter activity used to help prepare and introduce students to key words and definitions needed for the lesson. PPT and booklet with varied activities, such as card sort and cloze exercises, included to guide students and maintain engagement. Topics covered - Enclosure and problems, why people were poor etc. All answers needed on PPT to help teacher explanation.

This resource has been developed to encourage students to further interpret feedback on essays by asking them to judge the feedback in different areas i.e. depth, clarity of explanation, use of historiography etc. Students have to rank their work from Very Good to Needs Improvement and then reflect on this before their next essay. This has made marking a lot more focussed and concise. Students' feedback has been positive. It is applicable to all A Level essays but has been used for the AQA Unit 2 courses so that the Extract element can be specifically judged to relate to the separate AOs needed here and not in the essay questions. An ongoing review that can be used across Y12 and Y13. Easily adapted for Unit 1 courses.

This resource is a game based on Quiz Quiz Trade - basically students ask each other pre-prepared low and high order questions to find out about a historical figure. The record sheet provides students with a visual record of how much they have learnt - great to enthuse learners! The PPT attached also talks teachers and students through the game step by step and includes handy hints. Great as an introduction or revision tool. Helps to engage students in their A Level content and also helps in building co-operative learning.

This resource is a game based on Quiz Quiz Trade - basically students ask each other pre-prepared low and high order questions to find out about a historical figure. The record sheet provides students with a visual record of how much they have learnt - great to enthuse learners! The PPT attached also talks teachers and students through the game step by step and includes handy hints. Great as an introduction or revision tool. Helps to engage students in their A Level content and also helps in building co-operative learning.