Learning objective
- To discover how William the Conqueror became king by exploring the Bayeux Tapestry.
Success criteria
- I can use objects to find
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Arrange the children into pairs and display the Presentation: Gimme five! Ask the children to think of five things they can remember from the last lesson about coronation ceremonies, tell them to their partner and then give each other a high five.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Vocabulary definitions
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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): 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: 23rd April, 2025
