Was Henry VIII our Greatest King or a Psychopathic Tyrant?

Write in your Books the title and date and underline with a ruler. LO: Re-explore whether Henry VIII was our Greatest King or a Psychopathic Tyrant Henry VIII refresher Write in your Books the title and date and underline with a ruler. Start Here Activity 1 – Engage: Draw a brain and fill in with the key points that you can remember about Henry VIII from before the holiday.

Say one of your points about Henry VIII. LO: Re-explore whether Henry VIII was our Greatest King or a Psychopathic Tyrant Henry VIII refresher Henry was the only king to have a boy band touring with him, which he was the lead singer/songwriter of. Key vocabulary: Fearlessness Tournament Reflect: What have we learnt so far? Say one of your points about Henry VIII.

Making progress in history today: LO: Re-explore whether Henry VIII was our Greatest King or a Psychopathic Tyrant Making progress in history today: To evaluate the argument of historians about Henry VIII Thomas Cranmer To explain the impact Henry VIII has had in English history Henry VIII To describe the strengths and weaknesses of Henry VIII Ann Boleyn SMSC: moral – the impact of Henry’s decision on the World

What were Henry VIII’s favourite forms of entertainment? LO: Re-explore whether Henry VIII was our Greatest King or a Psychopathic Tyrant Henry VIII refresher Review: What did we learn last term? What were Henry VIII’s favourite forms of entertainment?

‘Were he alive today Henry VIII would be diagnosed as a psychopath.’ LO: Re-explore whether Henry VIII was our Greatest King or a Psychopathic Tyrant Henry VIII refresher ‘Were he alive today Henry VIII would be diagnosed as a psychopath.’ History Professor Kevin Dutton Oxford University This was judged using the Psychopathic Personality Inventory. The entry level score for a psychopath is 168, and King Henry VIII rated 178. He showed the rebelliousness, spontaneity and physical fearlessness necessary to be declared a psychopath. “One of the most important criteria of all is the emotional detachment and lack of empathy, and he scored very highly,” said Professor Dutton.

LO: Re-explore whether Henry VIII was our Greatest King or a Psychopathic Tyrant Henry VIII refresher “His jousting accident of 1536 provides the explanation for his personality change from sporty, promising, generous young prince, to cruel, paranoid and vicious tyrant,” Dr Lucy Worsley. At a tournament at Greenwich Palace Henry, in full armour, was thrown from his armoured horse, which fell on him. He was unconscious for two hours, even five minutes is considered a major trauma today. Henry may have suffered a brain injury. His jousting injuries combined with leg ulcers restricted his movement and King Henry began to put on weight rapidly.

Henry VIII refresher Activity 3 – Transform: Instructions LO: Re-explore whether Henry VIII was our Greatest King or a Psychopathic Tyrant Henry VIII refresher Activity 3 – Transform: Task 1 (15 minutes) Write a paragraph explaining the importance of the word heir during the reign of Henry VIII. Task2 (10 minutes) Describe in a paragraph how a noble would spend a celebration day during Henry VIII’s reign. Instructions All complete Task 1, then Task 2.

Extension Activity: Henry VIII refresher LO: Re-explore whether Henry VIII was our Greatest King or a Psychopathic Tyrant Henry VIII refresher Extension Activity: Task3 Create a crossword puzzle using key words for the answers found during the reign of Henry VIII.

Activity 4 - Consolidate: What have we learnt this lesson? LO: Re-explore whether Henry VIII was our Greatest King or a Psychopathic Tyrant Henry VIII refresher Activity 4 - Consolidate: What have we learnt this lesson? We have to remember the different beliefs and attitudes of that time when judging Henry VIII’s actions. Give this statement a score between +10 for True and -10 for False, be ready to explain your reasoning.

Home Learning: Due next week LO: Re-explore whether Henry VIII was our Greatest King or a Psychopathic Tyrant Henry VIII refresher Henry had 230 kitchen staff preparing food for 1,000 people every day. Home Learning: Develop your knowledge of Henry VIII by completing the Home learning Sheet. Due next week

LO: Re-explore whether Henry VIII was our Greatest King or a Psychopathic Tyrant Our Learning Journey Even Better Learning: Some will evaluate the argument of historians. Using appropriate vocabulary to discuss the historical impact of Henry VIII: Developing historical skills: Great Learning: Most will be able to explain the impact Henry VIII has had in English history. Good Learning: All will be able to describe the strengths and weaknesses of Henry VIII. I can use key words to discuss the historical impact of Henry VIII Source inference skills Supporting points with evidence Completing independent research Using ICT skills to present work effectively I am developing historical skills

Reflective time: Henry VIII refresher LO: Re-explore whether Henry VIII was our Greatest King or a Psychopathic Tyrant Henry VIII refresher Reflective time: 1 Write one thing you have learnt this lesson. 2 What could you do to improve your progress?