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The document provides comprehensive guidance and strategies for teaching about Queen Elizabeth I, discussing her strong leadership, family background, religious conflicts, and significant impact on England during her reign. It covers Elizabeth’s accomplishments in reducing religious fighting, promoting education and arts, and expanding exploration and trade. The “Golden Age” of English history under her rule is emphasized, portraying her as a successful and influential ruler who united Scotland and England through her leadership qualities. The document also includes activities for students to engage with Queen Elizabeth I’s history, such as timeline creation, comprehension questions, and discussions about her legacy. Additionally, information on the Tower of London as a historic site and museum is provided for further exploration.
Contents
- Pages 1—27: Teaching Queen Elizabeth I.
- Pages 28—45: Elizabethan era summary
- Pages 46—54: Queen Elizabeth I reign
Pages 1—27: Teaching Queen Elizabeth I.
This section of the document provides tips and guidance for teaching about Queen Elizabeth I. It includes learning objectives such as making, revising, and confirming predictions, understanding timelines, and sequencing events. The text discusses Queen Elizabeth I’s strong leadership as the queen of England. It also talks about how Elizabeth came from a powerful family, her father King Henry VIII’s marriages and children, and the religious conflict between Catholicism and Protestantism during Mary and Elizabeth’s reigns. The strategies provided aim to engage students in learning about historical events and figures.
Pages 28—45: Elizabethan era summary
This section of the document discusses Queen Elizabeth I and her reign. It covers her relationship with Mary, Queen of Scots, troubles from Catholics, and how she handled various challenges. Despite facing many plots against her, including the Spanish Armada, Elizabeth managed to reduce religious fighting, promote education and the arts, and foster exploration and trade. Elizabeth’s reign is referred to as the “Golden Age” in English history, and she is portrayed as a strong and successful ruler who left a significant impact on England and its global standing.
Pages 46—54: Queen Elizabeth I reign
This section of the document discusses the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England. It highlights her strong leadership qualities, her rule for forty-four years, and her decision to name Protestant James VI as the new king, uniting Scotland and England. The document also touches on how Elizabeth set a strong example as Queen of England by promoting peace, improving various aspects of English society, and never marrying. The section also includes comprehension questions about Queen Elizabeth, a post-reading activity involving creating a timeline, and a free talk segment where students can share their opinions on Queen Elizabeth I. Additionally, it provides information on the Tower of London as a historic site and museum.