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Boudicca's rallying cry!

Topics Year 2/3
This unit is part of The Romans in Britain - NEW LOOK Boudicca's rebellion

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Objectives

History

  • Develop a chronologically secure knowledge and understanding of British, local and world history, establishing clear narratives within and across the periods they study – Boudicca’s rebellion against Roman Rule.
  • Learn about the Roman Empire and its impact/Romanisation of Britain.

English

  • Participate in discussions, presentations, performances, role-play, improvisations and debate.
  • Assess the effectiveness of their writing and suggest improvements.

Lesson Planning

Children learn more about the events leading to Boudicca’s rebellion and write a rallying speech to be give by Boudicca to the Celts.

Teaching Outcomes:

  • To understand the reasons why Boudicca led an uprising against the Romans in 60/61 CE.
  • To explore the events leading to the rebellion of Boudicca and to write a rallying speech to persuade.

Children will:

  • Learn about the events leading to Boudicca’s rebellion.
  • Write a powerful, impassioned speech for Boudicca to rally the tribe.

You Will Need

  • Whiteboard or flip chart and pens
  • A toy sword

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