1. Key Exam Question Focus – Section 1 “Edward the Confessor was an effective monarch.’ How far do you agree? Lesson – To what extent did Edward’s upbringing and his personality have an impact on his reign? Warm Up – Listen to the podcast on the period we are studying. Record some useful information, ready to share it with the class. BONUS – Why am I playing this song during the register? The Show Must Go On - Queen

2. Key Exam Question Focus – Section 1 “Edward the Confessor was an effective monarch.’ How far do you agree? HOMEWORK – Listen to Episode 18 of A History of England (all info posted on the Edmodo page) Create: A page of notes A spider diagram An essay A video response Your own podcast Something else creative So that I can tell that you have listened to the podcast and learnt from it. If you have any questions or comments write them on the Edmodo wall or tweet @ossetthistory Lesson – To what extent did Edward’s upbringing and his personality have an impact on his reign?

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4. Key Exam Question Focus – Section 1 “Edward the Confessor was an effective monarch.’ How far do you agree? Objectives 1)All of you will be able to describe features of the upbringing of Edward 2)All/Most of you will be able to analyse information about Edward to infer about his personality 3)Some of you will be able to evaluate the information to assess the impact of Edward’s upbringing and personality on his rule Lesson – To what extent did Edward’s upbringing and his personality have an impact on his reign?

5. Key Exam Question Focus – Section 1 “Edward the Confessor was an effective monarch.’ How far do you agree? Read the event from Edward’s upbringing that you have been given. Put yourselves in order from the event that is likely to have had the biggest impact on his personality, down to the least effect. Lesson – To what extent did Edward’s upbringing and his personality have an impact on his reign?

6. Key Exam Question Focus – Section 1 “Edward the Confessor was an effective monarch.’ How far do you agree? In the four corners of the room are episodes from the reign of Edward. Go around the room in teams and read the information on episodes from the life of Edward. Does it confirm what you thought about Edward or does it point to a different kind of man? Episode 1 suggests… Episode 1 tells us…and this confirms/goes against On one hand episode 1…on the other hand… Lesson – To what extent did Edward’s upbringing and his personality have an impact on his reign?

7. Key Exam Question Focus – Section 1 “Edward the Confessor was an effective monarch.’ How far do you agree? Plenary 1 – Write a paragraph on Edward’s upbringing and personality, as though part of an essay on the key exam topic Plenary 2 – Be prepared to read some of it out BONUS – Could I have a better song that relates to Edward for when people enter the room? Lesson – To what extent did Edward’s upbringing and his personality have an impact on his reign?