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The Wars of the Roses - The Battle of Towton

**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.