1.  starter activity When the Normans invaded England in 1066 they embarked on a trail of pillage & destruction. The Bayeux Tapestry, produced in the 1170s records these events. What can we learn from this object about Norman justice?  How does it compare with the Anglo- Saxons? BBC Clip bank - Normans

2. How nasty were the Normans? TBAT explain 3 changes the Normans introduced to the justice system To judge whether justice was better or worse under the Normans  Learning objectives  Key words: Forest Laws

3.  Your task Read Cumming p.26-7 and complete a table similar to the one below. Read Cumming p.26-7 and complete a table similar to the one below.  Study the sources on p.20-1 of Wilkes. Which provides the most reliable account of justice under the Normans and why?  Study the sources on p.20-1 of Wilkes. Which provides the most reliable account of justice under the Normans and why?

4. So, was justice fairer or harsher under the Normans. Turn to your partner and ask them what they think. Try and support your ideas with examples.

5.  Your task We are going to put Norman justice on trial. Work in pairs. One of you has to defend the idea is was harsh the other it was fair. Write an opening speech to the court making your case. We are going to put Norman justice on trial. Work in pairs. One of you has to defend the idea is was harsh the other it was fair. Write an opening speech to the court making your case. Consider the following: Consider the following: Laws Laws Trials Trials Policing Policing Punishments Punishments Don’t forget to explore the weaknesses of opposing arguments Don’t forget to explore the weaknesses of opposing arguments  You could draw comparisons with older systems of justice, e.g. Romans

6.  Success criteria Room for improvementGetting betterWow factor! You consider at least two of the bullet points You use a limited number of example of technical vocabulary You make a basic case for your side of the argument, but need to explain your points further You consider at least 3 of the bullet points You use some examples of technical vocabulary, although there is room for more or it isn’t always used correctly You make a good case for your side of the argument by explaining your points well You consider all four bullet points: laws, trials, policing & punishments You use precise & appropriate technical vocab. e.g. Forest Laws, JPs, posse You make a convincing case for your side and explore the weaknesses of your opponents

7. This house believes that justice under the Normans was nasty!

8.  Extension task Conduct some further research into the ‘Harrying of the North’ and write a short monologue as if you were a Norman knight. Explain what you did and how you felt about William’s system of justice for the North. Watch the BBC Clip Bank episode for ideas Conduct some further research into the ‘Harrying of the North’ and write a short monologue as if you were a Norman knight. Explain what you did and how you felt about William’s system of justice for the North. Watch the BBC Clip Bank episode for ideas BBC Clip bank - Normans

9.  Homework Write up your court room speeches, in the light of our debate and the comments from your peer. Write up your court room speeches, in the light of our debate and the comments from your peer.  Conduct a little further research into Norman justice using the weblinks on Studyhistory  Conduct a little further research into Norman justice using the weblinks on Studyhistory

10. How nasty were the Normans? TBAT explain 3 changes the Normans introduced to the justice system To judge whether justice was better or worse under the Normans  Which learning objectives can you tick off?  Key words: Forest Laws Plenary Plenary