 starter activity What’s your favourite subject at school? Why do you think it is felt important that you study them?  What would be important subjects for a Tudor monarch like Elizabeth? History RE Music English Drama MFL Art Maths ICT Citizenship Science Geography

Young Elizabeth: what was she like? To find out about Elizabeth’s early life & TBAT explain the factors which led to her success  LOs  Key words: governess

 Your task Read p.68-9 and note down reasons why Elizabeth’s early life was so difficult Read p.68-9 and note down reasons why Elizabeth’s early life was so difficult  How typical do you think her life was for a Tudor girl?  How typical do you think her life was for a Tudor girl?

Elizabeth’s early life Born on 7 th September 1533 Born on 7 th September year’s old when Anne Boleyn was executed 2 year’s old when Anne Boleyn was executed Elizabeth had 4 stepmothers! Elizabeth had 4 stepmothers! Never lived near Henry Never lived near Henry Her brother Edward became heir Her brother Edward became heir Lived with Mary in Hatfield, Eltham Lived with Mary in Hatfield, Eltham Can you guess how old Elizabeth was in this portrait? What clues does the artist give us about Elizabeth’s character? Answer

Eltham Palace

Hatfield House

Elizabeth’s early life Father died at 13 Father died at 13 Suspected of plotting against her brother & sister Suspected of plotting against her brother & sister Kept as a virtual prisoner in the countryside Kept as a virtual prisoner in the countryside Became queen aged 25 Became queen aged 25 Elizabeth comes to FSG!

‘The Family of Henry VIII’ by Lucas de Heere (c.1570). What does this painting tell us about Elizabeth’s family background?

 Read, ‘The Secret of her success’ p.68 and note down at least 4 reasons why Elizabeth was successful.  Which reason would be most important when she was queen?

Secret of her success Elizabeth once wrote a poem to her stepmother with a note saying, if she didn’t use her brain in this way it would go rusty Elizabeth once wrote a poem to her stepmother with a note saying, if she didn’t use her brain in this way it would go rusty Spent 100 hours embroidering a book cover for Henry VIII Spent 100 hours embroidering a book cover for Henry VIII Henry VIII preferred to visit Elizabeth & talk to her Henry VIII preferred to visit Elizabeth & talk to her By the age of 16 she could speak 5 languages: English, French, Italian, Greek & Latin By the age of 16 she could speak 5 languages: English, French, Italian, Greek & Latin How do we know this is a ‘royal’ portrait?

Secret of her success Spent most of her time with tutors, including Roger Ascham & Thomas Gryndal (her favourite) Spent most of her time with tutors, including Roger Ascham & Thomas Gryndal (her favourite) Much of the day spent writing and reading … and reading … and reading Much of the day spent writing and reading … and reading … and reading Roger Ascham

Elizabeth’s timetable – how does this compare with yours? Picture of timetable

Tutor’s comments “She is most eager. Her mind has no womanly weakness, her perseverance is equal to that of a man and she has a long memory. She talks French and Italian as well as English, and has often talked to me in Latin and Greek. She has beautiful handwriting and is a skilful musician.” “She is most eager. Her mind has no womanly weakness, her perseverance is equal to that of a man and she has a long memory. She talks French and Italian as well as English, and has often talked to me in Latin and Greek. She has beautiful handwriting and is a skilful musician.” Roger Ascham

Why do you think Bible study, conversation and foreign languages take up so much of Elizabeth’s time?

 Your task It’s reports time! You are Roger Ascham and the king has asked you for a report on his daughter’s progress. Write a school report on Elizabeth. You may wish to cover these subjects: English, foreign languages, music, RE, DT, PE as well as including a tutor’s report. Don’t forget to set her some targets for development, too! It’s reports time! You are Roger Ascham and the king has asked you for a report on his daughter’s progress. Write a school report on Elizabeth. You may wish to cover these subjects: English, foreign languages, music, RE, DT, PE as well as including a tutor’s report. Don’t forget to set her some targets for development, too!

OKGetting betterWow factor! Includes some references to her skills, e.g. languages she could speak Includes a broader range of references to languages she could speak Refers to some other topics she studied e.g. Bible and sports Includes a comment from Roger Ascham Includes a full range of languages – French, Italian, Latin & Greek & her ability to speak & translate languages Refers to her Bible studies, but also links to other knowledge, e.g. her preference for the ‘Middle Way’ and how she didn’t want to ‘make windows onto men’s souls’ Refers to other school subjects, e.g. music, sports, textiles & philosophy (embroidery) Detailed comment from Roger Ascham

Elizabeth’s early life 13 years old!