1.  Starter: These pictures all show things to do with ‘gangsters’ (some real, some not). What do you think gangsters… 1)…do to their enemies? 2)…do for fun? 3)…wear? 4)…do to make money? 5)…do to show they are part of a gang?  Extension: Which of these do you think is most important for a gangster’s status? (how important they seem)

2. Was Henry VII a gangster? TBAT explain how H7 solved his problems and judge whether he was a ‘gangster’  Learning objectives  Key words: gangster

3.  Your task Read p.12-13. What events in Henry VII’s life suggest he was a gangster? Read p.12-13. What events in Henry VII’s life suggest he was a gangster?  Study Sources C & D – why must we be suspicious about using information like this?  Study Sources C & D – why must we be suspicious about using information like this? Henry’s tomb at Westminster Abbey

4. How much of a gangster was Henry VII? Task Draw a line in the middle of a new page of your book like the one below and label it Look at the information and sources on pages 12-13 of the textbook. For each piece of information/source, draw a point on the line according to how much of a gangster you think it makes him Write above and below your line so that you have enough room. Write 20 words or less for each piece of information/source 0% gangster 100% gangster  Extension: Why might we need to be careful with the information in the sources? He married Elizabeth of York to settle the argument between the Houses of York and Lancaster

5.  Your task Watch the clip from Horrible Histories. What are the qualities of a good rap? How could we design a rap for Henry VII?

6.  Your task Create a gangster rap for Henry VII. It must include: Create a gangster rap for Henry VII. It must include: References to at least 3 events in Henry’s life References to at least 3 events in Henry’s life 3 dates 3 dates 3 adjectives to describe his character 3 adjectives to describe his character  Come up with some moves – as cool as Mr Higgins’ to go with your lyrics  Come up with some moves – as cool as Mr Higgins’ to go with your lyrics

7.  Homework Create a gangster rap for Henry VII. It must include: Create a gangster rap for Henry VII. It must include: References to at least 3 events in Henry’s life References to at least 3 events in Henry’s life 3 dates 3 dates 3 adjectives to describe his character 3 adjectives to describe his character  Record your rap for 5 fruitions!  Record your rap for 5 fruitions!

8. Was Henry VII a gangster? TBAT explain how H7 solved his problems and judge whether he was a ‘gangster’  Learning objectives  Key words: gangster