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Which subject	History
What topic	Harrying of the North
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 7
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: The Harrying of the North

Subject

History

Topic

Harrying of the North

Grade/Age Group

Year/Grade 7

Duration

30 Minutes

Class Size

20 Students

Objectives

• Understand the significance of the Harrying of the North in English history.
• Identify key events and figures involved in the event.
• Analyze the impact of the Harrying of the North on the local population and the broader consequences for England.

Materials

• Textbook chapters on the Norman Conquest
• Map of England showing affected areas
• Handouts with primary source excerpts
• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector (if available)
• Worksheets for group activity

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 min	Briefly introduce the topic and its relevance to the Norman Conquest.
2	Context Setting	5 min	Discuss the events leading up to the Harrying of the North. Emphasize King William’s strategies.
3	Key Events Presentation	10 min	Present key events using a combination of textbook resources and visual aids. Highlight major battles and the impact on civilians.
4	Group Analysis Activity	5 min	Divide students into small groups to analyze primary source excerpts and discuss perspectives of various stakeholders (normans, locals, etc.).
5	Class Discussion	3 min	Facilitate a brief discussion on findings from group activity. Encourage each group to briefly summarize their analysis.
6	Summary and Homework Assignment	2 min	Summarize key points of the lesson. Assign homework: write a short essay (300 words) on the impact of the Harrying of the North.

Assessment

• Monitor student engagement during group discussions and activities.
• Collect and review homework assignments to evaluate understanding without requiring presentations in class.

Follow-Up

• In the following lesson, review the main points from the Harrying of the North and introduce subsequent events such as consolidation of power by William the Conqueror.

National Curriculum Alignment

• The lesson correlates with the National Curriculum for History by addressing key themes such as the changing power dynamics in medieval England and the significance of the Norman Conquest.

Lesson script