1. Remembering
Today’s lesson begins with...
STORY TIME

2. Was the defeat of the Armada ‘England’s finest hour?’
All: To identify and prioritise reasons behind English victory. Most: To explain and prioritise the reasons behind English victory. Some: To select specific linked information to explain the reasons behind English victory.

3. TV Historian, David Starkey
Who is this man?
TV Historian, David Starkey

4. “The defeat of the armada was England’s and Elizabeth’s finest hour.”
What does Starkey say in the clip?
“The defeat of the armada was England’s and Elizabeth’s finest hour.”

5. Evaluating
Is Starkey right?
Was this England’s victory or was it more of a lucky accident? 3 5 4 2 1
(Important reason)
In front of you are some reasons behind the defeat of the Armada. Arrange them into order of importance like this ---->
(not so important)

6. Copy out three of your most important reasons.
Choose your activity...
Copy out three of your most important reasons. OR
Summarise three cards and explain why you think they were important. OR
Summarise three of the reasons and explain how they may be linked together.

7. Just to be sure, let’s consult the experts
Just to be sure, let’s consult the experts. Historians have written a lot about the Spanish Armada…

8. What do other historians say?
“The Spanish plan depended on excellent communications, on good weather and precise timings. It was a massive gamble, with disaster being more likely than success.”
John Warren

9. Time to let Starkey know...
Creating
Time to let Starkey know...
Task - Using the cards, write a letter to David Starkey explaining whether you agree with his statement.
Dear Mr Starkey, In your recent program you said that “defeat of the Armada was England’s finest hour.” I fully AGREE/DISAGREE with this statement because...

10. Final thoughts... How does this portrait suggest it was England’s finest hour?