Today achievement points will be awarded for… R – Respecting the learning of your peers by helping someone who is needs it. I – Remaining focused during independent learning exercises. E – Putting outstanding effort into your classwork today.

The Battle of Stamford Bridge L. O The Battle of Stamford Bridge L.O. To investigate the impact of the Battle of Stamford Bridge By the end of this lesson... ALL OF US will be able to arrange the key events of the battle in chronological order. (3B-4C) EVEN BETTER IF you can describe the events in greater detail. (4B-4A) EXCELLENT IF you can explain why the battle was won and suggest consequences of the battle. (5C-5A) CHALLENGE!!! CAN YOU JUDGE THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE BATTLE OF STAMFORD BRIDGE IN THE FIGHT FOR THE ENGLISH CROWN? (5A-6B)

Starter Harald Hadrada Duke William of Normandy Harold Godwinson What can you remember about the three candidates to become King of England? Starter Harald Hadrada Duke William of Normandy Harold Godwinson 5

Harold Godwinson was made King of England. Lesson Over. Right? WRONG. WRONG.

Reactions. William and Harald refused to accept the Witan’s decision and began to make plans to attack England and take the throne.

Chronology September 25th 1066 – King Harold has marched his army from down South to York in the North and takes Harald’s army by surprise! Harald is defeated. October 1st 1066 – After King Harold hears that Duke William has landed in England, he marches all of his army to meet him in London. 10 July 1066 – King Harold prepares his army. At the same time, Duke William prepares his at the same time. September 20th 1066 – Harald Hardrada invades and wins a good victory against some of the English army.

Use the information on pages 14-15 to complete tasks 1-2b How significant was the Battle of Stamford Bridge in the fight for the crown in 1066? 20 minutes

Self assess! L.O. To investigate the impact of the Battle of Stamford Bridge By the end of this lesson... ALL OF US will be able to arrange the key events of the battle in chronological order. (3B-4C) EVEN BETTER IF you can describe the events in greater detail. (4B-4A) EXCELLENT IF you can explain why the battle was won and suggest consequences of the battle. (5C-5A) CHALLENGE!!! CAN YOU JUDGE THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE BATTLE OF STAMFORD BRIDGE IN THE FIGHT FOR THE ENGLISH CROWN? (5A-6B)