Summary: Focusing on Queen Boudicca’s uprising against Roman rule in 60-61 CE, this lesson explores the causes and consequences of this significant event in Roman Britain. It details the brutal treatment of the Iceni tribe, Boudicca’s leadership, and the revolt’s ultimate suppression.
Activities:
- Guided reading followed by a cartoon strip creation depicting key moments of the revolt.
- Analysis of ‘factor cards’ to understand the reasons behind the revolt, categorized by themes like tribal unity and Roman oppression.
- Essay writing to argue the importance of Boudicca’s leadership in the success of the early stages of the revolt.
- Peer assessment to ensure inclusion of all required elements in the essays and adherence to the lesson’s structure.
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