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1  starter activity Can you explain what is happening in this picture?  What secrets does the picture reveal about who controlled Anglo- Saxon justice?

2 How harsh was Anglo- Saxon justice? TBAT explain 4 types of ordeals To assess how harsh AS justice really was  Learning objectives  Key words: superstitious

3  Your task Watch the film clip and note: What further evidence do you find that trial by ordeal was a superstitious practice.  Why did the Church control trial by ordeals? Tony Robinson, 16:00-20:00

4  Your task Study p.30 (Dawson) and take notes on the key characteristics of these trials: Study p.30 (Dawson) and take notes on the key characteristics of these trials: Trial by hot iron Trial by hot iron Trial by water Trial by water Trial by cold water Trial by cold water Trial by consecrated bread Trial by consecrated bread  Do you think Anglo-Saxon trials were based on logic or superstition?  Do you think Anglo-Saxon trials were based on logic or superstition?

5 The British Museum hopes to stage an exhibition entitled ‘Crime & Punishment in Anglo-Saxon England’. Choose 3 objects from the selection and explain what they tell us about the crime & punishment at the time. Tell us, too, how harsh you think Anglo-Saxon justice really was.

6  Extension task Read about Anglo-Saxon law and order on the BBC History website. Does the author think Anglo-Saxon law was harsh & superstitious? Read about Anglo-Saxon law and order on the BBC History website. Does the author think Anglo-Saxon law was harsh & superstitious?

7  Homework Produce a poster for the British Museum exhibition. It should include Produce a poster for the British Museum exhibition. It should include At least 5 examples of artefacts At least 5 examples of artefacts Explanations of what they reveal about Anglo-Saxon crime and punishment Explanations of what they reveal about Anglo-Saxon crime and punishment Professional ICT skills & a catchy name / slogan for your exhibition Professional ICT skills & a catchy name / slogan for your exhibition

8 Plenary Plenary Explain 4 types of ordeals Explain 4 types of ordeals How harsh was Anglo-Saxon justice? How harsh was Anglo-Saxon justice?  Was Anglo-Saxon justice any more harsh/less than Roman justice?  Was Anglo-Saxon justice any more harsh/less than Roman justice?

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