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Welcome to the History News Channel

• History Today

14th October 1066
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The Headlines
Norman Invasion William, Duke of Normandy
arrives on Sussex coast.
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The Headlines
Fight for the Crown Scene set for battle between
King Harold II and Norman opponent following
death of Edward.
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The Headlines
Finishing the job Harold II looking to
consolidate position following defeat of Harald
Hardraada.
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• History Today

14th October 1066
With your host . . .
Earl Barrett.
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Our Main Story
The Fight for the Crown King Harold
II Vs. William of Normandy
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Our Main Story
Trouble has been brewing for months since the
death of King Edward the Confessor. Now it seems
that this is all set to be resolved once and for
all.
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Our Main Story
Our team of Year 7 correspondents will fill us in
on the background to the impending battle
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Year 7 Correspondents Task 1

• Place the top 8 cards of your pack into the
  correct order.
• You have 2 minutes.

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BREAKING NEWS

• We can now go over to our correspondent Sir
  Trevor of the Macdonald clan for some breaking
  news . . .

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BREAKING NEWS

• Thanks Earl Barrett. Well, the Battle has begun
  here at Hastings. The English under the command
  of Harold II occupy the high ground and the
  Normans have stormed up the hill to attack.
  Rumour has it, Harolds troops are tired . . .

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Year 7 Correspondents Task 2

• Why would Harolds men be tired?

Its back to Sir Trevor live at Hastings. . .
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BREAKING NEWS

• Thanks Earl Barrett. The English have beaten off
  the first attack and . . . Hang on . . . There is
  word that William has been killed. What a story
  that would be! What impact do our year 7
  correspondents think this would have?

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Year 7 Correspondents Task 3

• How would both sides feel about this news?

Its back to Sir Trevor live at Hastings. . .
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BREAKING NEWS

• It seems William is ALIVE! He has removed his
  helmet and cheered his men. But it appears that
  his Norman army is retreating. They are running
  away and the English are following them . . .

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BREAKING NEWS

• The Normans have now turned on the following
  English soldiers. Their cavalry have killed
  hundreds of Englishmen. I wonder what our Year 7
  analysts think about this?

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Year 7 Correspondents Task 4

• What does this tell us about Williams leadership
  skills?

Its back to Sir Trevor live at Hastings. . .
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BREAKING NEWS

• The Normans have pushed the English right back .
  . . Hang on . . . A VERY DRAMATIC DEVELOPMENT HAS
  OCCURRED. Im getting word that Harold II has
  been killed. Yes, unconfirmed reports are
  stating that he has been struck by an arrow in
  his eye . . .

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BREAKING NEWS

• We can get a live picture of this

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BREAKING NEWS

• What a story here at Hastings! Harold II has
  been killed. William of Normandy is surely now
  going to claim the crown for himself. Back to
  you, Earl Barrett in the studio.

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HAROLD II KILLED!

• STUDIO
• If youre just joining us . . . A dramatic battle
  has been fought out at Hastings. To sort out
  exactly what has happened amid all the chaos, we
  now go over to our Year 7 correspondents.

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Year 7 Correspondents Task 5

• You have 16 more cards. Place them in the
  correct order so that you can explain what
  happened at Hastings.
• You have 3 minutes.

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Year 7 Correspondents Task 6

• You now need to explain why William won the
  Battle of Hastings. You need to CATEGORISE the
  cards into 3 groups
• Evidence William was lucky.
• Evidence William was well prepared.
• Evidence William was a great leader.
• Write your evidence down under these headings and
  add to them using pages 20-21 in the textbooks.

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Year 7 Correspondents Task 7

• Your homework is to answer this question Why did
  William win the Battle of Hastings?
• You should write paragraphs on the following
• Introduction.
• Preparation.
• Williams leadership.
• Luck.
• Conclusion which reason was the most important?