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Visualisation of the battle, useful for reference in lessons, or as a base for discussion, comprehension Q&A.

Stage-by-stage creative writing from the point of view of a soldier fighting during the Battle of Towton.

• Visual stimulus
• Key words
• Sentence starters
• Sensory planning sheet
• Success criteria
• Peer feedback sentence starters

Blockbusters revision game
Divide the class in two - green team and yellow team. The aim of each team is to build a chain of hexagons from one “base” to the other (top to bottom, or side to side).

Each letter represents a key word or phrase associated with the Battle of Towton. Give the correct answer to collect the hexagon.

Takes approx. 20mins to play.

Playscript
A three act playscript pitched at Y7+ children. It covers the battle through the memories of the character Thomas, a soldier who fought in the battle.

There are eight speaking parts.

Could be used as an introduction to the Battle of Towton, a stand-alone dramatic piece, as a cross-curricular or enrichment activity, or as a stimulus for further creative writing.