1. What is this the flag of? Why was it developed?

2. What were the problems with these prototypes?

3. Was James I the ‘wisest fool in Christendom?’ James as a young boy James VI & I TBAT find out about the character & achievements of JI & evaluate his reign  Key words Christendom divine right of kings Puritan

4. Read about the last hours of Elizabeth I. As she lay dying what did she need to do?  Do you think she would have any regrets?

5.  Your task Study the source sheet provided and complete the table your teacher provides. Focus in on one column. When finished you will share your findings with others who have looked at different columns. Study the source sheet provided and complete the table your teacher provides. Focus in on one column. When finished you will share your findings with others who have looked at different columns.  Which evidence should we ‘take with a pinch of salt’ and why? (Remember NOP)  Which evidence should we ‘take with a pinch of salt’ and why? (Remember NOP)

6.  Task 1 Write a school report on James I, describing his strengths and areas for development Write a school report on James I, describing his strengths and areas for development You might want to mention the following subjects and link them to aspects of his reign: English; Business Studies; Politics; Modern Foreign Languages; R.E.; History … You might want to mention the following subjects and link them to aspects of his reign: English; Business Studies; Politics; Modern Foreign Languages; R.E.; History … Include a headteacher’s overall report and a grade Include a headteacher’s overall report and a grade

7.  Task 2 You have been asked to write a speech to James’ son, Charles giving him advice on how to rule successfully. Include top tips on: You have been asked to write a speech to James’ son, Charles giving him advice on how to rule successfully. Include top tips on: How to handle Parliament & the pitfalls of having court favourites How to handle Parliament & the pitfalls of having court favourites Top tips on religion & the Divine Right of Kings Top tips on religion & the Divine Right of Kings Money matters Money matters  Links to other monarchs  Links to other monarchs Useful starters : ‘Your majesty’ … ‘If I may just give you a few humble words of advice’ Other phrases: ‘Firstly, you may wish to ….’; ‘You may also want to avoid …’; ‘Far be it from me to tell you how to reign, but you should perhaps remember that …’ Finally: ‘In summary…’; ‘In the words of another great king …’

8.  Task 3 The Sunday Times newspaper has a regular feature entitled ‘A Day in the Life of …’. A journalist shadows a celebrity for a day and records events, conversations, encounters with others that reflect the character of their celebrity and are typical of the things they usually get up to. Write a similar article based on the life of James I. The Sunday Times newspaper has a regular feature entitled ‘A Day in the Life of …’. A journalist shadows a celebrity for a day and records events, conversations, encounters with others that reflect the character of their celebrity and are typical of the things they usually get up to. Write a similar article based on the life of James I.

9. Was James I the ‘wisest fool in Christendom?’ James as a young boy James VI & I TBAT find out about the character & achievements of JI & evaluate his reign  Key words Christendom divine right of kings Puritan