Cromwell's Actions in Drogheda - Source Analysis

Aims:

 Pupils understand that there can be different versions of the same event.
 Pupils are able to elicit similarities and differences between sources.
 Pupils are able to use sources and information to reach a conclusion.

Outline:

Pupils are given sources and background information on Cromwell’s actions in Drogheda. Individually they must answer questions relating to similarities and differences within the sources and then as a group using the sources and information come to a conclusion as to whether Cromwell’s actions were justified or not.

How does this lesson make source work more accessible?

 Developing skills of literacy and accustoming pupils to written sources.
 Promotes the skill of selecting and deploying the relevant information.
 Encourages group work.

How does this lesson fit in with the Revised Curriculum at Key Stage 3?

 Promotes and develops literacy
 Encourages thinking skills
 Promotes working effectively with others
 Develop cross curricular links, for example with English and Citizenship.

How does this lesson contribute to preparing pupils for the demands of History GCSE Source work?

 Pupils are required to comprehend, analyse and evaluate sources.
 Pupils are able to discuss how and why sources differ in their version of an event.
 Using sources to reach a valid conclusion.