Unit 2: Norman England, c1066–88
Use the copy of the textbook below to complete the tasks in the PowerPoints:
Anglo-Saxon Textbook
Lesson 6: Hereward the Wake and rebellion at Ely, 1070-71
Lesson objectives:
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To reflect on Williams changing attitude to Edwin & Morcar
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To explain the role of Hereward the Wake in opposition to William
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To examine the reasons for the failure of rebellions against William
Hereward the Wake and the rebellion at Ely, 1070-71
Lesson 10: Landownership
Lesson objectives:
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All to be able to explain the changes in landownership from Anglo-Saxon to Norman, 1066–87.
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Most to make a judgment about why William set up landownership in his Kingdom this way.
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3. All to gain an introductory understanding of the Domesday book
Landownership
Changes
in Landownership
Lesson 13: Normanisation of the Church
Lesson objectives:
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To examine changes to the Church in England.
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To consider the role of the church in society and its relationship to government, including the roles of Stigand and Lanfranc.
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The measure the impact of Normanisation and reform of the Church in the reign of William I.
Normanisation of the Church
Starter
Lesson 15: Summary of Changes William and Feudalism
Lesson objectives:
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To be able to explain 5 strategies William used to successfully conquer England once the Battle had been won.
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To interpret primary sources from the period.
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To decide whether it was William who introduced Feudalism to England
Summary of changes William and Feudalism
Activities 1
Activities 2
Lesson 16: Norman changes to government and rule
Lesson objectives:
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To reflect on what we already know about how the Normans changed England.
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To identify the change and continuity to systems of government.
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To apply this understanding to a 4 mark exam question and provide detailed examples.
Norman changes to government and rule
How the Normans governed England
Lesson 17: Change and continuity
Lesson objectives:
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To be able to identify areas of change and continuity in society
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To be able to identify areas of change and continuity within the church
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To be able to identify areas of change and continuity within the government
Social change after the conquest
The Normanisation of England
Lesson 18: Forest Law
Lesson objectives:
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To know how the New Forest got its name
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To be able to explain the Forest Law
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To understand why Anglo-Saxon peasants saw it as greedy and cruel
Forest Law
Lesson 20: Norman Culture Poster
Lesson objectives:
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To be able to describe what culture is.
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To be able to identify key features of Norman culture for the aristocracy
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To work in pairs to create a poster or collage demonstrating your understanding of Norman culture
Norman Culture Poster
Norman Culture Poster
Peer Collage Feedback
Lesson 22: Assessment of William of Normandy
Lesson objectives:
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To analyse William’s achievements, deeds and character
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To present 2 opposing interpretations of William integrating quotes from primary sources
Assessment of William of Normandy
Starter William's qualities
Primary sources to be used in William's obituary
Lesson 23: Understanding William's Family Tree
Lesson objectives:
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To understand the relationship between William and his sons Robert, William and Henry (in order to understand the infighting between them and the disputed succession later.)
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To understand the significance of William’s half-brother Bishop Odo
Understanding William's family tree
Template for family tree