Today’s lesson begins with...

STORY TIME

Remembering

Was the defeat of the Armada ‘England’s finest hour?’

All: To identify and prioritise reasons behind English victory. Most: To explain and prioritise the reasons behind English victory.Some: To select specific linked information to explain the reasons behind English victory.

TV Historian, David Starkey

TV Historian, David Starkey

Who is this man?

What does Starkey say in the clip?

“The defeat of the armada was

England’s and Elizabeth’s finest

hour.”

“The defeat of the armada was

England’s and Elizabeth’s finest

hour.”

Is Starkey right?

Was this England’s victory or was it more of a lucky accident?

In front of you are

some reasons

behind the defeat

of the Armada.

Arrange them into

order of

importance like

this ---->

In front of you are

some reasons

behind the defeat

of the Armada.

Arrange them into

order of

importance like

this ---->

3

5

3

4 4

3

2 2

1

(Important reason)

(not so important)

Evaluating

Copy out three of your most important reasons.

Summarise three cards and explain why you think they were important.

Summarise three of the reasons and explain how they may be linked together.

Choose your activity...Choose your activity...

OR

OR

Just to be sure, let’s consult the experts. Historians have written a lot

about the Spanish Armada…

“The Spanish plan depended on

excellent communications, on good weather and

precise timings. It was a massive gamble, with disaster being

more likely than success.”

“The Spanish plan depended on

excellent communications, on good weather and

precise timings. It was a massive gamble, with disaster being

more likely than success.”

What do other historians say?

John WarrenJohn Warren

Time to let Starkey know...

Task - Using the cards, write a letter to David Starkey explaining whether you agree with his statement.

Task - Using the cards, write a letter to David Starkey explaining whether you agree with his statement.

Dear Mr Starkey, In your recent program you said that “defeat of the Armada was England’s finest hour.” I fully AGREE/DISAGREE with this statement because...

Creating

Final thoughts...

How does this

portrait suggest it

was England’s

finest hour?

Final thoughts...

How does this

portrait suggest it

was England’s

finest hour?