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This lesson cover the changes introduced by William to law and order with a focus on the Forest Laws and the role of the sheriff. UPDATED CONTENT & SPEC. FOR 2025/6 The 30 slide fully resourced lesson contains activities, tasks, printable resources and all background knowledge: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Lesson outcomes and progress tracker Slide 3-4: A choice of two ‘As You Enter’ picture starters showing Norman punishments and Church courts - with prompt questions. Slide 5-6: Recap - 10 recap questions about law and order the students will have already studied - with answers. Slide 7-19: Starter - Problem Solving Activity - Students are given six problems/scenarios William faced as king and have to select the best option for him. Answers given. Slide 20: Task 1 - Poster activity - Design a poster to outline William’s changes to law and order and inform people about the Forest Laws and the role of the sheriff. Slide 21-22: Task 2 - Comprehension worksheet with printable worksheet Slide 23: Challenge questions Slide 24-25: Learning Review Quiz - 8 questions from the lesson with answers. Slide 26-27: EXAM FOCUS - Examples of the ‘One feature’ exam question with printable sheets. Slide 28: EXAM FOCUS - Examples of the 12 and 16 mark extended writing questions Slide 29: Lesson fact sheet Slide 30: More from RA Resources This lesson has been updated in line with the amended specification and exam questions ready for the 2025/6 examinations (GCSE History Edexcel). All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you. This resource is for personal use only unless a school license is purchased and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.

Students examine the changes that William made to the Norman Government after 1066 with a focus on how the Norman government became more centralised, limited the role of earls and introduced the role of regents. UPDATED CONTENT & SPEC. FOR 2025/6 The 24 slide fully resourced lesson contains activities, tasks, printable resources and all background knowledge: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Lesson outcomes and progress tracker Slide 3: As you enter discussion activity Slide 4-7: Recap - Gap fill activity to recap Anglo-Saxon government and help students focus on the changes introduced by William. Includes answers and printable worksheet. Slide 8-10: Starter - Key term match up with printable worksheet and answers. Slide 11-12: Background information about William’s changes to the English government with a focus on how it became centralised. Slide 13: Task - Comprehension style worksheet Slide 14: Task - Table fill activity Slide 15: Task - Creative historical writing activity Slide 16-18: Learning Review - Crossword with answers and printable sheet. Slide 19: Learning Review 2 -Discussion activity based on William’s main changes. Slide 20-21: EXAM FOCUS - Examples of the ‘One feature’ question with printable answer sheet. Slide 22: EXAM FOCUS - Examples of the 12 and 16 mark extended writing questions. Slide 23: Lesson fact sheet Slide 24: More from RA Resources This lesson has been updated in line with the amended specification and exam questions ready for the 2025/6 examinations (GCSE History Edexcel). All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you. This resource is for personal use only unless a school license is purchased and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.

Students evaluate the extent of change to Anglo-Saxon society and the economy after the Norman Conquest of 1066. UPDATED CONTENT & SPEC. FOR 2025/6 The 21 slide fully resourced lesson contains activities, tasks, printable resources and all background knowledge: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Lesson outcomes and progress tracker Slide 3: As You Enter Activity - What aspects of life have changed in your lifetime? Side 4: Recap 1 - Why did William feel the need to make changes to Anglo-Saxon society after 1066? With answers. Slide 5-6: Recap 2: What changes to Anglo-Saxon life can you already outline? Picture based activity with answers. Slide 7: An introduction to the lesson in terms of evaluating change Slide 8: Background information covering the key terms - society and economy Slide 9: Task 1 - Instructions about how to complete the chart based graph and plot the facts. Slide 10-11: Two differentiated fact sheets which cover the main changes after 1066 - printable Slide 12-13: Printable worksheets on which the students will plot their ideas about the extent of change. Slide 14: Task 2 - Evaluating the extent of change questions Slide 15-16: Learning Review Quiz with answers Slide 17-18: EXAM FOCUS - Examples of the ‘One feature’ questions with printable answer sheets. Slide 19: EXAM FOCUS - Examples of the 12 and 16 mark extended writing questions. Slide 20: Lesson fact sheet Slide 21: More from RA Resources This lesson has been updated in line with the amended specification and exam questions ready for the 2025/6 examinations (GCSE History Edexcel). All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you. This resource is for personal use only unless a school license is purchased and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.

NEW 2025/6 SPEC: Students examine Elizabethan Education in Dame Schools, Petty Schools, Grammar Schools, Apprenticeships and education at home for the nobility. They also explain the reasons why education became more important in Elizabethan England. The lesson resources include: 1 x A4 Workbook Style Fact Sheet (PDF & PPT) 1 x Main 18 slide Power Point Lesson The main lesson includes: Slide 1 - Title slide Slide 2 - An outline of Elizabethan Society Slide 3-4: As you enter activity - alphabet of modern school subjects Slide 5: Class clips with questions Slide 6-7: Starter Task - Education key word match up with answers and printable sheets Slide 8: Starter Task 2 - Picture source analysis Slide 9: Background information about Elizabethan Education Slide 10-11: Elizabethan education worksheet Slide 12: Elizabethan schools and home education printable worksheet Slide 13: Explaining the increased importance of education in Elizabethan England. Slide 14-16: Sample exam questions Slide 17-18: Fact Sheets This lesson has been updated in line with the amended specification and exam questions ready for the 2025/6 examinations. All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you. This resource is for personal use only and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.

Students examine the Normanisation of the Church by comparing the policies and reforms of Anglo-Saxon Archbishops Stigand and Norman Archbishop Lanfranc. UPDATED CONTENT & SPEC. FOR 2025/6 The 22 slide fully resources lesson contains activities, tasks, printable resources and all background knowledge: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Learning outcomes and progress tracker Slide 3-4: Recap word fill activity covering the role of the Church in Norman England with answers. Slide 5-6: Useful terms activity with definitions provided. Slide 7: Starter Task - What qualities and characteristics should William’s Archbishop of Canterbury have? Slide 8-9: Background information comparing Stigand with Lanfranc and an overview of the Normanisation of the Church. Slide 10-12: Task 1 - The Job Interview for Lanfranc - Instructions given with two differentiated printable worksheets. Slide 13: Task 1 - Alternative printable worksheet. Slide 14: Task 2 - Comparison of before and after 1070 to help students outline Lanfranc’s reforms. Slide 15: Task 3 - Follow up questions Slide 16-17: Learning Review - Is the statement about Stigand or Lanfranc? Answers provided. Slide 18-19: EXAM FOCUS - Examples of the ‘One feature’ exam question with printable answer sheet. Slide 20: EXAM FOCUS - Examples of the 12 and 16 mark extended writing questions. Slide 21: Lesson fact sheet Slide 22: More from RA Resources All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you. This resource is for personal use only unless a school license is purchased and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.

This lesson examines the role of the Church in Norman society and it’s role in William’s government. UPDATED CONTENT & SPEC. FOR 2025/6 The 17 slide fully resourced lesson contains all information and printable resources: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Lesson outcomes and progress tracker Slide 3: As you enter discussion question - based on why religion was important in Medieval England. Slide 4-5: Recap - 10 question quiz based on student knowledge about religion in Anglo-Saxon England with answers. Slide 6-7: Starter - Students use 8 images to identify the main roles of the Christian Church in Norman England - answers and information then provided. Slide 8: Task 1 - Correctly order the hierarchy of the Church in Norman England. Slide 9: Task 2 - Printable worksheet Slide 10: Challenge questions Slide 11-13: Learning Review - Key term match up with answers and printable worksheet. Slide 14-15: EXAM FOCUS - Examples of the ‘One feature’ exam question with printable answer sheet. Slide 16: Lesson fact sheet Slide 17: More from RA Resources All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you. This resource is for personal use only unless a school license is purchased and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.

Students examine the features and importance of the Feudal System and Feudalism in Norman England. UPDATED CONTENT & SPEC. FOR 2025/6 The 26 slide fully resourced lesson contains all information and printable resources including: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Lesson outcomes and progress tracker Slide 3: As You Enter - What have you already learned about the Feudal System and Feudal Hierarchy? Slide 4: Topic Recap Activity - What changes to society have you already studied? Slide 5-7: Starter Activity - Match up the main features of the Feudal Syatem - with answers and printable worksheets. Slide 8-9: Background information about the Feudal System and its purpose. Slide 10: Printable diagram of the Feudal System Slide 11: Pit-stop activity with question prompts. Slide 12-13: Task 1 - A table based activity to describe the features of the Feudal System with printable worksheet. Slide 14: Optional Creative History Task with instructions Slide 15-16: Task 2 - A worksheet allowing students to explain the features of the Feudal System. Slide 17: Challenge questions Slide 18-19: Learning Review - Who am I? With answers Slide 20-21: EXAM FOCUS - Examples of the ‘One feature’ question with printable answer sheets. Slide 22: EXAM FOCUS - Examples of the 12 and 16 mark extended writing questions. Slide 23-24: Lesson fact sheets based on the GCSE specification Slide 25: Original RA Resources Feudal System diagram which can be edited if needed. Slide 26: More from RA Resources All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you. This resource is for personal use only unless a school license is purchased and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.

Students use their knowledge from Key Topic 2 to explain how William was able to establish and maintain his control in England after 1066. The 18 slide fully resourced lesson contains all information and printable resources: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Learning outcomes and progress tracker Slide 3: Recap Activity 1 - Suitable for higher ability students - students recap the reasons why William was able to establish and maintain control over England. Slide 4-5: Recap Activity 2 - Suitable for all students - students use image prompts to discuss the main reasons why William was able to establish and maintain control over England after 1066 - answers provided. Slide 6: Background information - What were the weaknesses of the Anglo-Saxons which led to William being able to control England after 1066? Slide 7-9: EXAM FOCUS - Students use and practice a 16 mark ‘How far do you agree’ question - suggested structure and exam hints included. Slide 10-11: Task 1 - Two optional worksheets to help students organise and explain their ideas - both printable sheets. Slide 12-13: EXAM FOCUS - How to structure a 16 mark question. Slide 14-15: EXAM FOCUS - Examples of the ‘One feature’ exam questions including a printable worksheet. Slide 16: EXAM FOCUS - Examples of the 12 and 16 mark questions. Slide 17: Lesson fact sheet based on the GCSE specification Slide 18: More from RA Resources This lesson has been updated in line with the amended specification and exam questions ready for the 2025/6 examinations (GCSE History Edexcel). All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you. This resource is for personal use only unless a school license is purchased and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.

Students examine the causes, events and failure of the Revolt of the Norman Earls in 1075 UPDATED CONTENT & SPEC. FOR 2025/6 The 23 slide complete lesson contains all information and printable resources: Slide 1: Title slide - The Revolt of the Norman Earls Slide 2: Learning outcomes and progress tracker Slide 3: Recap activity - 9 key terms linked to Norman landownership Slide 4-6: Starter Task - Spelling and grammar activity covering the main events with printable resources and answers. Slide 7-8: Background information about the main rebels involved in the Revolt of the Norman Earls and their background. Slide 9: Link to a clip about the main events Slide 10-11: Task 1 - A choice of two printable worksheets about the motives of the earls. Slide 12: Background information about the plan of the earls Slide 13: Task 2 - Storyboard type activity for students to identify why the plot failed. Slide 14: Task 3: Sorting activity to examine why the revolt failed - printable worksheet Slide 15-16: EXAM FOCUS - Examples and worksheet based on the ‘One feature’ question. Slide 17: EXAM FOCUS - Examples of the 12 and 16 marker extended writing questions. Slide 18: Learning Review Pyramid Slide 19-20: Learning Review Quiz with answers Slide 21-22: Lesson fact sheets based on the lastest GCSE specification. Slide 23: More from RA Resources This lesson has been updated in line with the amended specification and exam questions ready for the 2025/6 examinations (GCSE History Edexcel). All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you. This resource is for personal use only unless a school license is purchased and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.

This lesson covers the changes to landownership as a method of control used by William after 1071. This lesson has been updated in line with the amended specification and exam questions ready for the 2025/6 examinations (GCSE History Edexcel). This fully resourced 19 slide lesson contains: Slide 1: Title slide - Changes to Norman Landownership after 1070 Slide 2: Lesson outcomes and progress tracker Slide 3: As you enter map activity - students compare how land was divided into larger earldoms in 1066 and by 1087 it was divided into much smaller areas of land. Slide 4: Long-term recap discussion about Anglo-Saxon resistance and control. Slide 5-7: Recap - gap fill covering the main facts about Anglo-Saxon resistance. Answers and printable worksheets included. Slide 8-9: Task 1 - Landownership key term activity with answers Slide 10: Task 2 - 4 discussion based questions about Norman landownership. Slide 11: Task 3 - Printable worksheet Slide 12: Challenge questions Slide 13-14: EXAM FOCUS - Examples and printable worksheet covering the ‘One feature’ question. Slide 15: EXAM FOCUS - Examples of the 12 and 16 mark extended writing questions. Slide 16-17: Learning Review true or false quiz with answers Slide 18: Lesson fact sheet based on the most recent GCSE specification. Slide 19: More from RA Resources All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you. This resource is for personal use only unless a school license is purchased and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.

This lesson covers the reasons for, the features of and the consequences of the Harrying of the North. UPDATED CONTENT & SPEC. READY FOR 2025/6 The 21 slide complete lesson contains all information and printable resources: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Lesson outcomes and progress tracker Slide 3: Recap activities based on the Anglo-Saxon rebellions and leaders. Slide 4: Starter 1 - Problem solving and critical thinking activity based on William’s options to end the Anglo-Saxon rebellions. Slide 5-7: Starter 2 - Key term match up - 10 useful terms about the harrying to help students fully understand the lesson. Printable worksheet included. Slide 8-11: Task 1 - Source based enquiry using four sources about the Harrying of the North and the impact on the Anglo-Saxon people. Printable resource included. Slide 12: Background information about the events leading up to the Harrying of the North. Slide 13: Background information from a choice of two clips about the Harrying of the North. Side 14-15: Task 2 - Worksheet covering the reasons, events and impact of the harrying. Slide 16: Challenge activity Slide 17: Learning Review activity - What’s the question? Slide 18: EXAM FOCUS - Examples of the ‘One feature’ question Slide 19: EXAM FOCUS - Examples of the 12 and 16 mark extended writing questions. Slide 20: Lesson fact sheet based on the latest GCSE specification Slide 21: More from RA Resources. All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you. This resource is for personal use only unless a school license is purchased and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.

Students examine Hereward the Wake and Anglo-Saxon rebellion at Ely (1070-71) as well as an overview of Anglo-Saxon rebellions between 1067-1071. The 24 slide fully resourced lesson contains and background information and a number of printable teaching resources: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Lesson outcomes and progress tracker Slide 3: Recap anagram quiz covering 8 key individuals related to the Anglo-Saxon rebellions with answers. Slide 5-6: Recap picture quiz - Why were the Anglo-Saxons rebelling? Slide 7-10: Starter Task: Map activity to locate key places linked to the Anglo-Saxon rebellions. Slide 11: Background information about the location and environment of Ely Slide 12: Task 1 - why William and the Normans found dealing with the rebellions at Ely challenging. Slide 13-15: Task 2 - A choice of two printable worksheets covering the main events of the rebellion at Ely. Slide 16-17: Task 3 Sort task - why were all the rebellions a failure with printable worksheet. Slide 18-19: EXAM FOCUS - Examples of the 2 mark ‘One feature’ question with printable answer sheet. Slide 20: EXAM FOCUS - Examples of the 12 and 16 mark extended writing questions. Slide 21-22: Learning Review - Which Rebellion Quiz with answers. Slide 23: Lesson fact sheet based on the most recent GCSE specification. Slide 24: More from RA Resources. This lesson has been updated in line with the amended specification and exam questions ready for the 2025/6 examinations (GCSE History Edexcel). All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you. This resource is for personal use only unless a school license is purchased and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.

UPDATED FOR 2025/6 SPEC. Students examine the role of Edgar Aethling and the Danes to explain the events and failure of the Anglo-Saxon rebellions in the North against William I. This fully resources 23 slide lesson includes all information and printable resources: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Lesson aims and progress tracker Slide 3-4: 8 question recap quiz about the failed revolt of Edwin and Morcar with answers Slide 5-7: Starter Task - Key term match up with printable resources. Useful terms which will allow students to better access the content of the lesson. Slide 8: Starter Discussion - What methods has William I used so far to prevent or defeat Anglo-Saxon rebellions? Slide 9: Background information explaining the role of the Danes Slide 10-12: Task 1 - Instructions and printable resources to help students complete a timeline of the main events of the rebellions in the North. Slide 13: Alternative map based task with printable map/worksheet Slide 14: Higher ability narrative account of the main events Slide 15: Task 2 - Why was the rebellion in the North a failure? Slide 16: Follow up challenge tasks Slide 17-18: Learning Review - True or false quiz with answers revealed Slide 19-20: EXAM FOCUS - Examples of the 2 mark ‘One feature’ questions with printable question sheets. Slide 21: EXAM FOCUS - Examples of the 12 and 16 mark extended writing questions. Slide 22: Lesson fact sheet based on the GCSE specification. Slide 23: More from RA Resources This lesson has been updated in line with the amended specification and exam questions ready for the 2025/6 examinations (GCSE History Edexcel). All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you. This resource is for personal use only unless a school license is purchased and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.

Students explain the reasons for the revolt of earls Edwin and Morcar in 1068 and the reasons for its failure. This lesson has been updated in line with the amended specification and exam questions ready for the 2025/6 examinations (GCSE History Edexcel). The 22 slide complete lesson contains all information and printable resources: Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Lesson aims and progress checker Slide 3-4: Multiple choice recap quiz about Edwin and Morcar from previous lessons about the Anglo-Saxons with answers. Slide 5: Longer-term learning recap covering Norman castles Slide 6-7: Starter discussion - Why might earls such as Edwin and Morcar want to rebel against William and the Normans? Answers provided. Slide 8-9: Background information about the events of the Revolt of Edwin and Morcar Slide 10-11: Background information about the reasons behind the attempted rebellion. Slide 12-13: Task 1 - Sort task with printable worksheet covering the reasons behind the revolt of Edwin and Morcar. Slide 14: Task 2 - Reasons for the failure of the revolt activity with instructions and challenge question. Slide 15: Additional printable worksheet based on the causes and reasons for the revolt’s failure. Slide 16-17: Learning Review quiz with answers provided. Slide 18-19: EXAM FOCUS - Two examples of the ‘One feature’ exam question with additional printable question sheet. Slide 20: EXAM FOCUS - Two examples of the 12 and 16 mark extended writing questions. Slide 21: Lesson fact sheet Slide 22: More from RA Resources All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you. This resource is for personal use only unless a school license is purchased and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.

UPDATED FOR 2025/6 SPEC & EXAM CONTENT Students examine the features, reasons for and important of castles to William and the Norman Conquest after 1066. Included: 1 x A4 Worksheet 1 x 22 Slide PPT Slide 1: Title slide Slide 2: Learning aims and progress Slide 3-4: Previous lessons recap activity - what methods has William used to establish control over England? Answers and background information included. Slide 5: Picture/diagram quiz based on student’s knowledge of motte and bailey castles. Slide 6: Starter Activity 1 - Students watch a 5 minute clip from BBC Teach (links given) and answer 4 set questions about how William established control. Slide 7: Starter Activity 2 - Students shown an image of a castle from the Bayeux Tapestry and discuss what the image can each them about Norman castle building. Slide 8-10: Task 1 - Students use a worksheet to identify and match the various features of a Norman castle. Answers and printable resources included. Slide 11-13: A diagram with features of the Norman motte and bailey castle with questions and discussion points. Slide 14-15: Task 2 - A printable worksheet for students to outline and explain the reasons for the Normans building castles and their importance to William. Slide 16: Challenge questions Slide 17: Learning Review - 5-4-3-2-1 pyramid activity Slide 18: EXAM FOCUS - Examples of the ‘One feature’ question Slide 19: EXAM FOCUS - Examples of the 12 and 16 mark extended writing questions. Slide 20: Lesson Fact Sheet Slide 21: More from RA Resources This lesson has been updated in line with the amended specification and exam questions ready for the 2025/6 examinations (GCSE History Edexcel). All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you. This resource is for personal use only unless a school license is purchased and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.

Students examine William’s creation of the Marcher Earldoms and his reward system for establishing control over England following the Battle of Hastings, 1066. This lesson has been updated in line with the amended specification and exam questions ready for the 2025/6 examinations (GCSE History Edexcel). The 22 slide PPT lesson includes: Slide 1: Learning Aim and Key Terms Slide 2: GCSE Learning Outcomes & Progress Slide 3-5: Recap about the submission of the Anglo-Saxon Earls - students have to fill in the missing words from the list provided and answers given. Includes printable worksheets. Slide 6: Starter discussion questions and prompts about how William will establish control over England in 1066. Slide 7: Starter activity 2 - questions to prompt student ideas about how William can establish power with answers provided. Slide 8: Basic background information about William’s coronation and the opposition/threats during the event. Slide 9: Background information and map showing the location and features of the Marcher Earldoms Slide 10: Background information to explain the reasons for William’s creation of the Marcher Earldoms. Slide 11-13: Task 1 -Creative writing activity to produce a speech from William explaining his creation of the Marcher Earldoms and how he will reward his followers. This includes two differentiated printable worksheets. Slide 14: Additional Task - A printable comprehension style worksheet Slide 15: Challenge questions Slide 16-17: Learning Review - 8 questions about the key people and places from the lesson with answers given. Slide 18-19: EXAM FOCUS - Examples of the ‘One feature’ question with printable worksheet Slide 20: EXAM FOCUS - Examples of the 12 and 16 mark extended writing questions Slide 21: Lesson fact sheet Slide 22: More from RA Resources All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you. This resource is for personal use only unless a school license is purchased and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.

Students explain why Anglo-Saxon Earls submitted to William in 1066 after the Battle of Hastings. This 36 slide lesson has been updated in line with the amended specification and exam questions ready for the 2025/6 examinations (GCSE History Edexcel). Included in the PPT Slide 1: Title Slide Slide 2: Lesson progress and learning aims Slide 3-5: Learning recap activity covering key terms from key topic 1 with printable resources. Slide 6: Starter 1 - Discussion - What problems would William face after victory at the Battle of Hastings? Slide 7: Background information & starter answers Slide 8: Definition activity covering the term ‘submission’. Slide 9-11: Starter 2 - Instructions for the problem solving activity with printable worksheet for students to use alongside the activity. Slide 12-17: Problem solving multiple choice quiz questions - students pick one from a choice of three. Slide 18-23: Problem solving answers Slide 24-25: Task 1 - What were William’s actions after the Battle of Hastings? Printable worksheet included. Slide 26-27: Task 2 - Why did the Anglo-Saxon earls submit sort task with printable activity sheet. Slide 28: Follow up challenge questions. Slide 29-30: EXAM FOCUS EXAMPLE QUESTIONS Slide 31-32: Learning Review 1 - Students use a map of South-East England to explain the events they learned in the lesson. Slide 33-34: Learning Review 2 - 8 question quiz with answers Slide 35: Lesson fact sheet Slide 36: More from RA Resources All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you. This resource is for personal use only unless a school license is purchased and for copyright reasons should not be copied/amended for commercial use.