 starter activity What qualities do you think were most important for a medieval king?  How many did Richard’s father, Henry II have? King Richard I,

 starter activity Which of the qualities do you think were most important for a medieval king?  Can you add any more? King Richard I, Rich, but not greedy Healthy & strong Inspiring Hard working Brave Wise Firm but fair Good soldier Good judge of character God- fearing

Were all medieval monarchs successful? To identify the characteristics of a good king To assess the success or failure of King John ( )  LOs  Key words: Crusades

 Your task Sequence the story of King John Sequence the story of King John List examples of his successes & failings as a king List examples of his successes & failings as a king What was the worst failure for a medieval king? What was the worst failure for a medieval king?  The picture opposite comes from a contemporary manuscript. How do you think the artist views John?  The picture opposite comes from a contemporary manuscript. How do you think the artist views John?

Correct sequence C A H G G E D B King John’s tomb, Worcester Cathedral

Successes Henry II trusted him to rule Ireland Henry II trusted him to rule Ireland Richard trusted him to rule England whilst he went on crusade Richard trusted him to rule England whilst he went on crusade Richard named him as his heir Richard named him as his heir The English barons supported John The English barons supported John King John and Isabella

Failures Irish barons rebelled against him Irish barons rebelled against him He betrayed his father by siding with his enemy, Philip II He betrayed his father by siding with his enemy, Philip II He betrayed Richard I while he was on crusade & didn’t help to save him He betrayed Richard I while he was on crusade & didn’t help to save him He possibly murdered his nephew, Arthur He possibly murdered his nephew, Arthur He angered the French barons & King by marrying another man’s fiancė He angered the French barons & King by marrying another man’s fiancė He lost against Philip II at Bouvines He lost against Philip II at Bouvines He signed the Magna Carta limiting his powers He signed the Magna Carta limiting his powers Britain was invaded by Prince Louis (1216) Britain was invaded by Prince Louis (1216)

 Your task Imagine you are King John and you are writing a letter of apology to your family about your actions. Refer to mistakes you have made, but try to explain why, as a medieval king you made them! Imagine you are King John and you are writing a letter of apology to your family about your actions. Refer to mistakes you have made, but try to explain why, as a medieval king you made them!

SatisfactoryGoodWow factor! You mention some of the mistakes you have made, but don’t really explain your actions You mention at least 3 major mistakes and you are beginning to explain your actions. You mention more than 3 mistakes You explain in detail why you acted the way you did You have set your work out neatly and used the language of a letter of apology

Plenary How many reasons can you give as to why John was such a bad king? How many reasons can you give as to why John was such a bad king? Any successes? Any successes?  How does he compare with other medieval kings you’ve studied, like William the Conqueror or Henry II?  How does he compare with other medieval kings you’ve studied, like William the Conqueror or Henry II? Do you think English kings were more or less powerful after John? Do you think English kings were more or less powerful after John?

 Homework Next lesson we are going to study the Magna Carta. Conduct your own research into the Magna Carta and write down the web addresses of 3 websites (including film clips & interactive sites) you think will help students find out about this important document. In a paragraph explain why each site is so useful and what key facts you can learn. Next lesson we are going to study the Magna Carta. Conduct your own research into the Magna Carta and write down the web addresses of 3 websites (including film clips & interactive sites) you think will help students find out about this important document. In a paragraph explain why each site is so useful and what key facts you can learn.