1.  starter activity The dictionary defines genius as ‘extraordinary talent, creativity or skill’. Think back to ‘Medicine through Time’. Who would you describe as a genius?  Can you think of any modern day individuals who would fit the bill?

2. To what extent was Admiral Ramsay a man of genius? TBAT describe the key achievement in R’s life, assess whether he was a ‘genius’ and write a speech  Learning objectives  Key words: obituary infer

3.  Your task Read the extract from ‘The History Learning Site’. Note down how the following played a part in his life and achievements: Read the extract from ‘The History Learning Site’. Note down how the following played a part in his life and achievements: Luck Luck Training Training Personality Personality Military skill Military skill  Other?  Other?

4.  Your task Study ‘Source D’ in your source pack. What impression do you gain of Ramsay from this account? Study ‘Source D’ in your source pack. What impression do you gain of Ramsay from this account? Which parts are opinion? Which parts are opinion? Which parts of the account can you back up with other evidence? Which parts of the account can you back up with other evidence?  How reliable is this account of Ramsay? Remember NOP  How reliable is this account of Ramsay? Remember NOP

5.  Your task Study the second extract from ‘Military History’. Study the second extract from ‘Military History’. Pick out any evidence which tells us Ramsay played a clear part in Operation Dynamo Pick out any evidence which tells us Ramsay played a clear part in Operation Dynamo Pick out any evidence which allows you to infer he played a part Pick out any evidence which allows you to infer he played a part  Find evidence that suggests Ramsay’s contribution should not be over-exaggerated  Find evidence that suggests Ramsay’s contribution should not be over-exaggerated

6. It is the day of the unveiling ceremony of the statue to Admiral Ramsay. You have been asked to make a speech explaining the following: Who Ramsay was The key achievements of Operation Dynamo Why it is appropriate the statue should be here How far Ramsay was a ‘man of genius’  Think of some appropriate music the band could play and explain your choices

7.  Success criteria SatisfactoryGetting betterWow factor Includes a limited number of points or doesn’t explain them in any depth Occasional the writing tries to persuade us of Ramsay’s importance Some, but not many examples are drawn from research Includes most, but not all of the key points The writing is quite persuasive, although some passages could be explained further The author uses some good examples, but this could be a little more consistent Includes references to Who Ramsay was Key achievements of Dynamo Why the statue should be at Dover How far Ramsay is a man of genius The writing persuades us that Ramsay was an influential character Detailed and well-chosen examples are used from research

8.  Extension task Find out more about the statue at Dover. Print off a copy of a picture of the statue and annotate it with your findings. Find out more about the statue at Dover. Print off a copy of a picture of the statue and annotate it with your findings.

9.  Homework Finish your newspaper front page on Dunkirk Finish your newspaper front page on Dunkirk

10. Plenary Plenary Define genius Define genius Give examples of how Ramsay meets / doesn’t meet the criteria Give examples of how Ramsay meets / doesn’t meet the criteria Was he a genius in your view? Was he a genius in your view? What are some of the problems with using Source D? What are some of the problems with using Source D?  Do you think the statue of one man is a suitable memorial to Dunkirk?  Do you think the statue of one man is a suitable memorial to Dunkirk?