KS3 KS2 Tudor History: Queen Lady Jane Grey and Mary I

This lesson will allow students to examine the fascinating story of Lady Jane Grey, ‘The nine day queen’.
Starter: Fill in the missing words recap to firm up knowledge of the Tudors before Lady Jane Grey.
Source Analysis: A painting showing the execution of Lady Jane Grey
Background: Information about the childhood and family of Lady Jane Grey
Task 1: Students complete their own storyboard of the events of the nine day queen.
Task 2: A follow up task and question sheet asking students to explain the events.
Challenge: How do you think history would have turned out if Edward had survived long enough to marry Lady Jane Grey?
Exam Question/Assessment: Write a narrative account of the events surrounding Lady Jane Grey.

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