 starter activity The pictures above refer to some of William’s greatest achievements. Can you identify them?  Would an Anglo-Saxon see them differently?

Was William a tyrant? TBAT explain & evaluate the way William gained control of the country  Learning objectives  Key words: Harrying of the North poachers rebel tyrant

 Your task In your books write down the heading ‘The Harrying of the North’. Study Source 1 on your sheet and note down ways in which William showed people he was in control of the North of England  Study the account by Orderic Vitalis. How accurate do you think his description was?

Harrying of the North Appointed English Earls to look after parts of country, e.g. Edwin & Morcar Appointed English Earls to look after parts of country, e.g. Edwin & Morcar Used his army to put down rebellions Used his army to put down rebellions Destroyed rebel villages, tools and crops Destroyed rebel villages, tools and crops

 Your task Read about the legend of Hereward the Wake (Source 4) or listen to the story told by your teacher. Write down the heading ‘Hereward the Wake’ and note down why the Normans feared Hereward so much. Read about the legend of Hereward the Wake (Source 4) or listen to the story told by your teacher. Write down the heading ‘Hereward the Wake’ and note down why the Normans feared Hereward so much.  How valuable are legends in finding out about the Normans?  How valuable are legends in finding out about the Normans?

Hereward the Wake Fearless warrior Fearless warrior He had connections overseas – could gather help from abroad He had connections overseas – could gather help from abroad He knew the local landscape He knew the local landscape He could gather support from other rebels He could gather support from other rebels

 You have been asked to write a summary of the story in 5 lines. Can you do it and still explain the key events?

 Your task Read about the Forest Laws (Source 5) and under the heading ‘Forest Laws’ note down what they were and how people were punished if they broke them. Read about the Forest Laws (Source 5) and under the heading ‘Forest Laws’ note down what they were and how people were punished if they broke them.  Study Sources 3 and 6 and note down what these sources tell us about other ways William had of controlling people  Study Sources 3 and 6 and note down what these sources tell us about other ways William had of controlling people

Forest Laws Punishments for poaching in royal forests Punishments for poaching in royal forests First offence - two fingers to be chopped off First offence - two fingers to be chopped off Second offence – blinded Second offence – blinded

Was William a tyrant – a cruel, uncaring leader? His reputation is on trial. Imagine you are either a lawyer for the defence or the accused? Write a speech according to your view. Include the folllow …

Start of with an opening statement which sets out your position, e.g. ‘Members of the jury I would like to make a case that William was a good king/ awful tyrant’ Explain whether you think key events in his reign show he was a good king or a tyrant: The way he planned and carried off the Battle of Hastings The Domesday survey he carried out The feudal system he introduced The construction of castles The way he treated rebels, e.g. Hereward the Wake

Success criteria Could do betterNearly thereWow factor Limited attempt to make the work sound like a lawyer’s opening speech You cover one or two points Engaging introduction and a clear attempt to write on behalf or against William You cover 3 points You have written a convincing speech and you clearly support or criticise William all the way through. You have covered all these points: The way he planned and carried off the Battle of Hastings The Domesday survey he carried out The feudal system he introduced The construction of castles The way he treated rebels, e.g. Hereward the Wake

 Homework Revise for your assessment on William Revise for your assessment on William  Find out the origin of Hereward the Wake’s name  Find out the origin of Hereward the Wake’s name

Was William a tyrant? TBAT explain & evaluate the way William gained control of the country  Learning objectives  Key words: Harrying of the North poachers rebel tyrant