Learning objective
- To identify features of a castle that would be effective when defending against attacks.
Success criteria
- I can sequence castles on a
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National curriculum
History
The National curriculum
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Cross-curricular links
Art and design
Pupils
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Question What two types of castle did the Normans build? (Motte-and-bailey castles and stone keep castles.)
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could use the Resource: Word bank (support) when labelling their designs.
Pupils working at greater depth
Could write a note to William the Conqueror advising him on how he could improve his castles.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with a secure understanding indicated by: identifying features of Norman castles;
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Vocabulary definitions
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battlements
Stone walls with gaps to shoot arrows through.
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concentric castle
A castle with two or more walls.
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In this unit
Assessment - History Y1/2 (B): What is a monarch?
Y1/2 (B): Lesson 1: What is a monarch?
Y1/2 (B): Lesson 2: Who is our monarch today?
Y1/2 (B): Lesson 3: How did William the Conqueror become King of England?
Y1/2 (B): Lesson 4: How did William the Conqueror rule?
Y1/2 (B): Lesson 5: How did castles change?
Y1/2 (B): Lesson 6: What was a monarch in the past?
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Last update: 10th October, 2024
