L.O To explain why and how Thomas Becket was murdered. Henry II and Becket C/W Wednesday, November 25, 2015 Starter What can we tell from this source? THINK: Who, what, when, where and why?

L.O To explain why and how Thomas Becket was murdered. The story of Henry II and Thomas Becket… Introduction Task: In your groups you have the story cut up into different chunks. You have 3 minutes to read through them and put them in the correct order…

L.O To explain why and how Thomas Becket was murdered. E. Henry II was a very powerful king. However, there was one group Henry could not control: and that was the Church.

L.O To explain why and how Thomas Becket was murdered. A. Henry had a close friend called Thomas Becket who had been Henry’s closest advisor. The job of an advisor is very important and the king needed to trust him as he was in charge of writing the king’s letters and sending out his orders.

L.O To explain why and how Thomas Becket was murdered. Becket becomes Archbishop B. Henry and Becket worked well together and when the top job in the Church came up, Henry said Thomas should have it. In 1662 Henry made Becket Archbishop of Canterbury which placed him in charge of religion in England. This was a very powerful position.

L.O To explain why and how Thomas Becket was murdered. Why did Henry make Becket Archbishop? F. Henry wanted to make some changes to the church. For example he wanted his own courts to decide over crimes committed by priests. At the time the church had its own courts and Henry wanted to get rid of them. He hoped his friend Becket could help him!

L.O To explain why and how Thomas Becket was murdered. Henry is Mistaken! G. Henry was wrong! Becket did not want to help. When he became Archbishop he became very religious and refused to help Henry make the church weaker. After a big argument about it Becket ran away to France and did not come back for six years!

L.O To explain why and how Thomas Becket was murdered. Becket Returns C. After six years, in 1170 Henry and Becket agree to try to work together again. However, Becket started annoying the king again. As soon as Becket was back he fired three Bishops that had run the church while he was away. They were friends of Henry and had done a good job for him.

L.O To explain why and how Thomas Becket was murdered. The Murder! D. When Henry heard about this he flew into one of his rages and said ‘is there no one who will rid me of this turbulent priest?’ Four knights overheard this and decided they would please the king by finding Becket and killing him.

L.O To explain why and how Thomas Becket was murdered. Task 2: Now write these 5 events into your books in the correct order!  Becket ran away to France for six years  Henry and Becket became best friends  Becket refused to help Henry  Henry made Becket Archbishop of Canterbury  Henry was heard to say ‘is there no one who will rid me of this turbulent priest?’ Stretch: Pick one of the above events and describe it in more detail, use the card sort to help…

L.O To explain why and how Thomas Becket was murdered. Main Task: Read through the timeline on the sheet and answer the questions. Stretch: Re-write the story of the murder of Thomas Becket from Becket’s point of view. Try to use the evidence to make him look innocent and hard done by. Finish for Homework!!!

L.O To explain why and how Thomas Becket was murdered.

Plenary: Was Henry II responsible for Thomas Becket’s murder? Discuss this in your pairs… Be ready to feedback… Let’s vote…

L.O To explain why and how Thomas Becket was murdered. A. Henry had a close friend called Thomas Becket who had been Henry’s closest advisor. The job of an advisor is very important and the king needed to trust him as he was in charge of writing the king’s letters and sending out his orders. E. Henry II was a very powerful king. However, there was one group Henry could not control: and that was the Church. B. Henry and Becket worked well together and when the top job in the Church came up, Henry said Thomas should have it. In 1662 Henry made Becket Archbishop of Canterbury which placed him in charge of religion in England. This was a very powerful position. F. Henry wanted to make some changes to the church. For example he wanted his own courts to decide over crimes committed by priests. At the time the church had its own courts and Henry wanted to get rid of them. He hoped his friend Becket could help him! G. Henry was wrong! Becket did not want to help. When he became Archbishop he became very religious and refused to help Henry make the church weaker. After a big argument about it Becket ran away to France and did not come back for six years! C. After six years, in 1170 Henry and Becket agree to try to work together again. However, Becket started annoying the king again. As soon as Becket was back he fired three Bishops that had run the church while he was away. They were friends of Henry and had done a good job for him. D. When Henry heard about this he flew into one of his rages and said ‘is there no one who will rid me of this turbulent priest?’ Four knights overheard this and decided they would please the king by finding Becket and killing him.