Drama

Topics Year 2/3
This unit is part of Invaders and Settlers: Anglo-Saxons Introduction to the Anglo-Saxons

Objectives

History

  • Understand how people’s lives have shaped Britain. Understand cause and consequence.
  • Gain historical perspective by placing their knowledge into different contexts.

English

  • Participate in discussion taking turns and listening to what others say.
  • Use spoken language to develop understanding.

Lesson Planning

Using drama, the children gain some empathy for the decisions faced by families of Anglo-Saxons and Britons, and the consequences of historical events.

Teaching Outcomes:

  • To understand the priorities of invaders and settlers and the reasons for their decisions.
  • To participate in role-play and consider and evaluate different viewpoints.

Children will:

  • Understand how ordinary people’s lives have helped to shape Britain.
  • Show awareness of cause and consequence of some historical events.

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