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5 mins

5 mins

Settle pupils.

Bring pupils back to the enquiry question. Today they will be learning about why Hugh and Edward actually did come to blows. It would be easier to understand why Henry and Becket fell out, but we are looking at why their friends got involved.

5 mins

Pupils should jot down 1 reason why Becket and Henry were friends and 1 reason why they were enemies.

Take feedback.

15 mins

Teacher reads out the story of the murder of Becket. You may wish to read it twice. Ask pupils to just listen the first time and then make notes if they wish to the second time.

Hold a brief quiz to cement the chronology and facts of the story. You may wish to lead Q&A at this point instead of a quiz.

Copy of story of the murder.

10 mins

Explain that Hugh and Edward gave different accounts of the event when they were asked afterwards.

Listen to tape recording of Hugh’s version of events. You may wish to play it twice.

Ask pupils to identify where Hugh has been biased or included information that he knows because he is friends with Henry.

Tape, tape player

10 mins

Pupils should now attempt to write Edward’s version of events. They should include what happened and try to explain why it happened.

Share the following tips with the pupils:

• Be biased!
• Remember to include only information that Edward would know.
• Think carefully about what Becket might have told Edward about his relationship with Henry.

10 mins

Plenary: Ask selected pupils to read out the start of their account. Highlight where pupils have produced good work.

The account should be completed for homework.