1. 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.

2. What have we learnt so far?
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?

3. 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
Anne Boleyn
SMSC: moral – the impact of Henry’s decision on the World

4. What were Henry VIII’s 6 favourite hobbies and entertainments?
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 6 favourite hobbies and entertainments?

5. ‘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.

6. 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.

7. 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 (5 minutes)
Write a paragraph explaining the importance of the word heir during the reign of Henry VIII.
Instructions
All complete Task 1, then choose either Task 2 or 3.
Task 2 (10 minutes)
Describe in a few paragraphs how a noble would spend a celebration day during Henry VIII’s reign.
Task 3 (10 minutes)
Create a crossword puzzle using key words for the answers found during the reign of Henry VIII.

8. If you finish the set work come and see me for a Star Task (VP)
LO: Re-explore whether Henry VIII was our Greatest King or a Psychopathic Tyrant
Henry VIII refresher
Extension Activity:
Is this work
too hot for you?
If you finish the set work come and see me for a Star Task (VP)

9. 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.

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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?