Scheme of Work: AQA Elizabethan England Unit

Lesson 1-2: Introduction to Elizabethan England - Overview of the period - Key events and figures - Differentiation: Provide visual aids and simplified texts for lower ability students - Stretch and challenge: Encourage higher ability students to research and present on a specific aspect of Elizabethan England

Lesson 3-4: Elizabethan Society - Social hierarchy - Roles of men and women - Differentiation: Provide sentence starters and graphic organizers for lower ability students - Stretch and challenge: Debate on the impact of social hierarchy on society

Lesson 5-6: Elizabethan Religion - Religious changes during Elizabeth’s reign - Catholic vs Protestant tensions - Differentiation: Provide simplified explanations and visuals for lower ability students - Stretch and challenge: Analyze primary sources related to religious conflicts

Lesson 7-8: Elizabethan Politics - Elizabeth’s government and advisors - Foreign policy - Differentiation: Provide guided notes and summaries for lower ability students - Stretch and challenge: Create a timeline of key political events during Elizabeth’s reign

Lesson 9-10: Elizabethan Culture - Literature, theater, and music - Exploration and discovery - Differentiation: Provide audio and visual resources for lower ability students - Stretch and challenge: Research and present on a famous Elizabethan playwright or explorer

Lesson 11-12: Elizabethan Economy - Trade and commerce - Agriculture and industry - Differentiation: Provide simplified explanations and examples for lower ability students - Stretch and challenge: Analyze economic data and trends from the period

Lesson 13-14: Elizabethan Challenges - Plots against Elizabeth - Spanish Armada - Differentiation: Provide structured discussion questions for lower ability students - Stretch and challenge: Debate on the reasons for the Spanish Armada’s defeat

Lesson 15-16: Assessment Point 1 - Mid-unit test on content covered so far

Lesson 17-18: Exam Technique - Understanding exam questions - Planning and structuring responses - Differentiation: Provide practice questions with scaffolding for lower ability students - Stretch and challenge: Analyze sample exam responses and identify strengths and weaknesses

Lesson 19-20: Site Study - Visit to a local historical site related to Elizabethan England - Observation and note-taking - Analysis of primary sources - Differentiation: Provide guided questions and prompts for lower ability students - Stretch and challenge: Create a multimedia presentation or report on the site visit

Lesson 21-22: Elizabethan Legacy - Impact of Elizabeth’s reign on England - Comparison with other Tudor monarchs - Differentiation: Provide simplified summaries and visuals for lower ability students - Stretch and challenge: Research and present on a lesser-known aspect of Elizabethan legacy

Lesson 23-24: Assessment Point 2 - Exam-style questions on content covered in the unit

Lesson 25-26: Revision - Review of key concepts and events - Practice exam questions - Differentiation: Provide revision guides and flashcards for lower ability students - Stretch and challenge: Create a revision timeline or mind map of key topics

Lesson 27-28: Assessment Point 3 - End-of-unit test on all content covered in the unit

Lesson 29-30: Reflection and Feedback - Peer assessment of exam responses - Self-reflection on learning and progress - Differentiation: Provide sentence starters and reflection prompts for lower ability students - Stretch and challenge: Write a reflective essay on the most interesting aspect of Elizabethan England

Resources: - Textbooks and online resources on Elizabethan England - Primary sources such as letters, diaries, and official documents - Visual aids such as maps, timelines, and images - Audio and video clips related to Elizabethan culture and society - Exam-style questions and sample responses for practice

Overall, this scheme of work aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of Elizabethan England through a variety of activities, assessments, and resources. Differentiation, scaffolding, and stretch and challenge tasks are integrated throughout the unit to cater to the diverse needs and abilities of students.