I've been a teacher since 2008 and am now working towards a PhD in history with a focus on the Tudor period. I stumble across more interesting things than I can use so I am turning them into resources. I hope you find something new and interesting to add to your history lessons!
I've been a teacher since 2008 and am now working towards a PhD in history with a focus on the Tudor period. I stumble across more interesting things than I can use so I am turning them into resources. I hope you find something new and interesting to add to your history lessons!
27 slides which break down the Henry VII unit, ‘religion, humanism, arts and learning’, based on the AQA syllabus and text book.
2 exam style questions are included on the final slide.
Slides were designed for use at an ASD school, so they are uncluttered, uniform and clear.
The following areas are covered:
Religion
Humanism
Drama
Music
Architecture
Literature
Art
Files are in powerpoint and PDF format.
I hope you find it useful!
35 slides which break down the Henry VII unit, based on the AQA syllabus and text book.
Exam style questions are included after each sub section.
Slides were designed for use at an ASD school, so they are uncluttered, uniform and clear.
The following areas are covered:
The consolidation of power
Henry VII’s government
England’s relations with Scotland and other foreign powers, 1485-1509
English society at the end of the 15th century
Economic development: trade, exploration, prosperity and depression
Religion, humanism, arts and learning
Includes a powerpoint and PDF copy.
I hope you find them useful!
A comprehension activity with a mixture or question types for the first chapter of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis. Made with a year 4 mixed ability class in mind. Answers are in italics.
Can you complete the Tudor family tree? Two versions - a basic one which contains Henry VII, Henry VIII and his wives and children, and a more challenging one which includes Lady Jane Grey and James I. Both come with a sheet of names to include and answer sheets.
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Using a contemporary account, investigate some Tudor crimes and the punishments received, and consider whether the punishments were fair. Includes a primary account from a 16th century chronicle, with adapted language, and comprehension style questions and answers. An extra sheet is include with helpful information, such as what the equivalent fine amounts would be today.
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15 revision sheets for each of the Henry VII topics - created according to AQA specification. Also includes 15 sheets with only the sub-headings to allow students to test themselves or create their own sheets. The summary sheet gives an overview of the whole Henry VII unit.
Introduction to the period and the Wars of the Roses
Consolidation of power: character
Consolidation of power: aims
Consolidation of power: political opposition
Government: councils and parliament
Government: finance
Foreign policy: relations with foreign powers
Foreign policy: securing the succession
Society: structure and regional divisions
Society: discontent and rebellion
Economy: agriculture & trade
Economy: exploration, prosperity and depression
Religion: religion in the reign of Henry VII
Culture: humanism, arts, and learning
Summary
A newspaper template based on the designs of real newspapers from this period, including Victorian adverts. I’ve chosen a date from when the Great Exhibition was running so that it can tie in with this, or stories such as The Peculiars, however, this can be edited as can the price and ‘special addition’ title. There is a space at the top for a headline and you can remove or rearrange the adverts as you wish.
An editable KS2 spelling, punctuation and grammar activity based on an extract from The Peculiars - a story about members of a Victorian ‘freak show’ who become detectives. The sheet has a Victorian theme to it and contains 10 questions.
Other literacy activities also available.
A maths workbook featuring loveable goldendoodle Timmy - find him hiding on some of the pages, help him count his ducks and toys, and design collars for him. This resource is carefully scaffolded to begin with colouring numbers, progressing to counting and writing numbers.
This 80+ page workbook includes:
Colouring numbers
Tracing and finding numbers
Tracing and counting
Ordering numbers
Counting and writing numbers
Counting and drawing
Matching digits to words
Tracing digits and words
‘I can count to 20!’ colouring poster
Also available to buy on Amazon as a workbook - just search for ‘I can count to 20’ by AT Tuition
A newspaper template based on the designs of real newspapers from this period, including Victorian adverts. I’ve chosen a date from when the Great Exhibition was running so that it can tie in with this, or stories such as The Peculiars. There is a space at the top for a headline.
Editable one also available.
A KS2 spelling, punctuation and grammar activity based on an extract from The Peculiars - a story about members of a Victorian ‘freak show’ who become detectives. The sheet has a Victorian theme to it and contains 10 questions.
Editable version and other literacy activities also available.
A reading comprehension activity based on an extract from The Peculiars - a story about members of a Victorian ‘freak show’ who become detectives. The sheet has a Victorian theme to it and contains 7 questions. SPAG activity also available.
For LSA's to support guided reading. After reading a page/section the pupil rolls the dice. They can then either give a question to the group or the adult can create a question for them/the group.
I have used this with level 2 and 3 readers in year 4.
15 slides which break down the Henry VII unit, ‘religion, humanism, arts and learning’, based on the AQA syllabus and text book.
Slides were designed for use at an ASD school, so they are uncluttered, uniform and clear.
The following areas are covered:
Hierachy
Nobility vs. churchmen
Claiments, threats and pretenders
Files are in both powerpoint and pdf.
I hope you find it useful!
16 slides which introduce the AQA 2N topic, Dissent and Revolution, 1917, based on the AQA syllabus and text book.
Includes key vocabularly and a brief quiz with answers.
Slides were designed for use at an ASD school, so they are uncluttered, uniform and clear.
In powerpoint and PDF format. I hope it’s useful!
Can you read Tudor spelling? Use the sheet of hint to learn some of the rules and curiosities of Tudor literature. Includes worksheet, hints, and answers.
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Complete the worksheet to identify the meaning of a variety of symbols, such as gloves, pearls, and fans, and use these prompts to analyse one of two Elizabethan portraits. Includes worksheet and answers, and two portraits (The Rainbow Portrait and the Ditchley Portrait) with writing frames.
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Tudor physicians relied on the zodiac man to treat their patients at the correct time of the month. Create your own by drawing or cutting out the signs and adding them to the correct part of the body. You could also add extra details using the information sheet provided. Answers included.
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