William I and the Norman Conquest

10 Lessons – Complete Anglo-Saxon and Norman England Scheme – All Resources Ready to Use

Dear Colleague,

Take your students on a journey through 1066 and the Norman Conquest with this complete 10-lesson set. Students will explore the events leading up to the invasion of England, the Battle of Hastings, the establishment of Norman rule, and the social and political changes that followed. Each lesson combines general knowledge with original sources, promotes writing skills, and follows a coherent, progressive structure to save you hours of planning.

All lessons are assessed interactively and include homework, reading resources, and task templates, ready for immediate use.

Lesson Overview:

Why Invading England
Godwinson vs Hardrada
Battle of Hastings
William’s Problems
Rebellion
Feudal System
Revolts, Order, and Fear
Norman Castle System
The Domesday Book

Assessment – three tasks of increasing difficulty:
Tasks 1 & 2: Group or class-assessed
Task 3: Individual writing task aligned with GCSE-style frameworks, with opportunities for one-on-one support

Lesson Features:
Consistent lesson structure for clear student progression
Tasks designed for all learning styles
Combination of knowledge, source work, and writing
Fully assessed activities to monitor progress
Ready-to-teach slides and resources

Extra Resources:
All templates, reading material, and homework tasks are included and ready to print.

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Best regards,
Alessio