They are tasked with re editing a basic description of Whiting’s execution by making inferences and adding in adjectives to bring the story to life more. They learn to write in the style of David Starkey. This is great literacy work – and they love doing it!
Next they discuss whether this is or isn’t good history. Starkey might approve, but would Von Ranke?
This approach has never fails to engage or promote heated debate, even amongst the so called ‘less able’. It is great to hear students as young as 11 discussing the pros and cons of Von Ranke’s view of history!
This sets you up nicely for the next enquiry: Why was Richard Whiting executed?
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Download includes:
- Lesson presentation: Power Point
- Lesson write-up: PDF
- Resource 1, description: PDF