1. Beheading Activity 1 – Engage:
LO: To learn why Henry VIII beheaded some of his wives
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Write in your Books the title and date and underline with a ruler.
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Activity 1 – Engage:
Write down 3 reasons why you think Henry VIII wanted a son.

2. Beheading a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z Explore:
LO: To learn why Henry VIII beheaded some of his wives
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Explore:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m
Find words about this source that start with the Red letters.
Can you find a word that starts with the Purple letter T?
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3. What have we learnt so far?
LO: To learn why Henry VIII beheaded some of his wives
The last request of Anne Boleyn was to be executed by a French Swordsman instead of an English Headsman.
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Key vocabulary:
Fearlessness
Tournament
Reflect:
What have we learnt so far?

4. Making progress in history today:
LO: To learn why Henry VIII beheaded some of his wives
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. LO: To learn why Henry VIII beheaded some of his wives
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Activity 3 – Transform:
Write down the names of Henry VIII’s wives and what happened to each of them.

6. Explain why you think his wives were so willing to marry Henry VIII.
LO: To learn why Henry VIII beheaded some of his wives
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Task 1 (10 minutes)
Write a paragraph explaining why you think Henry VIII had his wives executed.
Instructions
All complete Task 1, then choose either Task 2 or 3.
Task 2 (15 minutes)
Explain why you think his wives were so willing to marry Henry VIII.
Task 3 (15 minutes)
Write a diary entry as if you were Anne Boleyn facing your day of execution.

7. If you finish the set work come and see me for a Star Task (VP)
LO: To learn why Henry VIII beheaded some of his wives
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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)

8. Beheading Activity 4 - Consolidate:
LO: To learn why Henry VIII beheaded some of his wives
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Activity 4 - Consolidate:
Peer-Mark
Swap books and mark using 2 Stars and a wish.
Henry VIII had no choice, but to have both of the wives executed. His reputation as well as his masculinity was in doubt by them being unfaithful.
Give this statement a score between +10 for True and -10 for False, be ready to explain your reasoning.

9. LO: To learn why Henry VIII beheaded some of his wives
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Home Learning:
Develop your knowledge of Henry VIII by completing the Home learning Sheet.
Due next week

10. LO: To learn why Henry VIII beheaded some of his wives
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

11. LO: To learn why Henry VIII beheaded some of his wives
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Reflective time:
1 Write one thing you have learnt this lesson.
2 What could you do to improve your progress?