This lesson examines the methods and purpose of punishments in Anglo-Saxon England such as the use of wergild, public humiliation, capital and corporal punishments.
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The 21 slide fully resourced lesson contains activities, tasks, practice exam questions, printable resources and all background knowledge:
- Slide 1: Title slide
- Slide 2-3: Anglo-Saxon Law Enforcement Recap Quiz - 8 questions with answers and challenge question.
- Slide 4-5: Starter 1: Students explore the theme of punishments by thinking about modern day punishments. A printable table and instructions provided.
- Slide 6-7: Starter 2: Students are introduced to key terms linked to the purpose of punishments such as retribution and deterrent. Answers provided with a link to the lesson focus.
- Slide 8: Background information covering the use of capital and corporal punishments in Anglo-Saxon England.
- Slide 9: Background information about the use of corporal and capital punishments in Anglo-Saxon England.
- Slide 10: Background information about the use of the Wergild fine.
- Slide 11: Background information about the limited use of prisons/gaols as holding places for suspects.
- Slide 12: Task worksheet - printable question sheet with activities.
- Slide 13: Challenge Questions
- Slide 14: Learning Review 1 - 6 images for students to discuss and link their learning to.
- Slide 15-16: Learning Review 2 - 8 questions based on the lesson with answers.
- Slide 17: EXAM FOCUS - 2 questions covering similarity and difference with structured help.
- Slide 18: EXAM FOCUS - A 12 mark ‘Explain why’ question
- Slide 19: EXAM FOCUS - A 16 mark ‘How far do you agree’ question
- Slide 20: Lesson fact sheet
- Slide 21: More from RA Resources
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