1. Henry’s Wives Activity 1 – Engage:
LO: To learn why Henry VIII got married so often
Henry’s Wives
Write in your Books the title and date and underline with a ruler.
Start Here
Activity 1 – Engage:
Write down Five reasons why you think Henry VIII had Six wives.
OFF WITH HER HEAD!

2. Write the names of his wives and any other facts you know.
LO: To learn why Henry VIII got married so often
Henry’s Wives
Activity 2 – Explore:
Write the names of his wives and any other facts you know.
Anne of Cleves
Katherine of Aragon
Jane Seymour
Katherine Parr
Anne Boleyn
Katherine Howard

3. What have we learnt so far?
LO: To learn why Henry VIII got married so often
Henry VIII was playing Tennis while Anne Boleyn, his second wife, was being beheaded?
Henry’s Wives
Key vocabulary:
Adultery
Divorce
Reflect:
What have we learnt so far?

4. Making progress in history today:
LO: To learn why Henry VIII got married so often
Making progress in history today:
To evaluate the argument of historians about Henry VIII
Thomas Cranmer
To explain the impact Henry VIII has had in English history
Henry VIII
To describe the strengths and weaknesses of Henry VIII
Anne Boleyn
SMSC: moral – the impact of Henry’s decision on the World

5. Swap books with your partner If you have not done your Home Learning;
LO: To learn why Henry VIII got married so often
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Home Learning:
Swap books with your partner
If you have not done your Home Learning;
‘Off with your Head!’

6. LO: To learn why Henry VIII got married so often
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The Six Wives of Henry VIII

7. LO: To learn why Henry VIII got married so often
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Activity 3 – Transform:
Micro Lesson
Think…
Read and write a summary of the information found in your handout.
Pair and Share…
Share your information with your partner to allow you both to learn and make notes about each others subject.

8. Henry’s Wives LO: To learn why Henry VIII got married so often
Task 1 (5 minutes)
Write which wife you feel sorry for the most and why.
Task 2 (5 minutes)
Write down your favourite of his wives and why.
Instructions
All complete Task 1, then Task 2 and finally Task 3.
Task 3 (10 minutes)
Evaluate the previous arguments of the historians based on what we have learnt about Henry VIII this lesson.

9. If you finish the set work come and see me for a Star Task (VP)
LO: To learn why Henry VIII got married so often
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Extension Activity:
Is this work
too hot for you?
If you finish the set work come and see me for a Star Task (VP)

10. Henry’s Wives Home Learning:
LO: To learn why Henry VIII got married so often
Henry’s Wives
Home Learning:
Instructions
Choose one of the three options
Option 1
Research another famous Monarch to compare to Henry VIII
Option 2
Research another English time period to compare to the Tudors OR
Due next Week
Be a Daredevil, choose your own idea

11. Activity 4 - Consolidate:
LO: To learn why Henry VIII got married so often
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Activity 4 - Consolidate:
What have we learnt this lesson?
We have to remember the different beliefs and attitudes of that time when judging Henry VIII’s actions.
Give this statement a score between +10 for True and -10 for False, be ready to explain your reasoning.

12. LO: To learn why Henry VIII got married so often
Our Learning Journey
Even Better Learning: Some will evaluate the argument of historians.
Using appropriate vocabulary to discuss the historical impact of Henry VIII:
Developing historical skills:
Great Learning: Most will be able to explain the impact Henry VIII has had in English history.
Good Learning: All will be able to describe the strengths and weaknesses of Henry VIII.
I can use key words to discuss the historical impact of Henry VIII
Source inference skills
Supporting points with evidence
Completing independent research
Using ICT skills to present work effectively
I am developing historical skills

13. LO: To learn why Henry VIII got married so often
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Reflective time:
1 Write one thing you have learnt this lesson.
2 What could you do to improve your progress?