The Effectiveness of the Shield Wall at the Battle of Hastings
History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
6 questions
~12 mins
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This worksheet guides students through planning an essay on the role and effectiveness of the shield wall during the Battle of Hastings, encouraging analysis and evaluation of historical sources and evidence.
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The Effectiveness of the Shield Wall at the Battle of Hastings
Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Essay Planning: The Shield Wall at Hastings
Essay Question:
To what extent was the shield wall an effective tactic in the Battle of Hastings?
Instructions: Use the questions below to plan your essay. Ensure your points are supported by evidence and analysis. Remember to include an introduction, main points with supporting evidence, a counter-argument, and a conclusion.
1.
Outline your thesis statement for the essay. What is your overall position on the effectiveness of the shield wall at Hastings?
[2 marks]2.
Explain how the shield wall was used during the Battle of Hastings. Include specific details or events.
[3 marks]3.
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of the shield wall based on historical accounts.
[4 marks]4.
Analyse the effectiveness of the shield wall from the perspective of both the English and Norman armies.
[6 marks]5.
Outline a counter-argument that questions the importance of the shield wall in the battle's outcome.
[3 marks]6.
Conclude by summarizing your view on the effectiveness of the shield wall at Hastings.
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