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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).

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