King Henry II and Thomas Becket

1. King Henry II and Thomas Becket Learning Aim: I can describe the relationship between King Henry II and Thomas Becket. I can explain the reasons why Henry and Becket’s relationship changed. Starter Task: Look at the source showing a Medieval King’s nightmare. Label/ annotate the image- what can you see? (Level 3) 1) Describe what you can see in this source of evidence. (Level 4) 2) What does this image tell you about King Henry’s attitude towards the church and bishops? Explain your ideas. (Level 5) 3) Challenge: Use examples from the image to explain what message this was giving to Medieval people. (Level 6)

3. Label the picture below- use the key words below to help explain your ideas: • Hints: • King • Archbishop • Priests Challenge- Now try the green questions on the board using your ideas

4. What was the relationship like between King Henry II and his Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Becket? Task: Read the information about the relationship between King Henry II and Thomas Becket in the ‘Medieval Minds’ textbook. Now complete the activities on your worksheet. Level 4- You can describe the relationship between Henry and Becket using key words. Level 5- You can explain the changing relationship between Henry II and Thomas Becket and assess the reasons for this. Level 6- You have evaluated the reasons for the change in Thomas Becket and Henry II’s relationship using supporting evidence

5. http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/interpretations-of-thomas-becket/10126.htmlhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/interpretations-of-thomas-becket/10126.html On the one hand Thomas Becket is seen as a...................... On the other hand Thomas Becket is seen as a...................... Key Word: Martyr- someone who suffers torture or death for their beliefs

6. Tasks: Read through the information about the relationship between King Henry II and his Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Becket. • Complete the tasks below carefully. Answer questions in your exercise books in full sentences. • With your 1st colour highlight all the parts which show that Thomas and Henry had a positive (happy) relationship. • With your 2nd colour highlight all the parts which show that Thomas and Henry had a negative (bad) relationship. • Why did Henry choose Thomas Becket to be his Archbishop of Canterbury? • Henry chose Thomas Becket to be his Archbishop of Canterbury because............... • 4) At first, what kind of relationship did Henry and Becket have? • At first, Henry and Becket were............... • 5) How did Henry and Becket’s relationship change? • Challenge for Level 5: • Why did Henry and Becket’s relationship change? Explain all the reasons. • Tasks: Read through the information about the relationship between King Henry II and his Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Becket. • Complete the tasks below carefully. Answer questions in your exercise books in full sentences. • With your 1st colour highlight all the parts which show that Thomas and Henry had a positive (happy) relationship. • With your 2nd colour highlight all the parts which show that Thomas and Henry had a negative (bad) relationship. • Why did Henry choose Thomas Becket to be his Archbishop of Canterbury? • Henry chose Thomas Becket to be his Archbishop of Canterbury because............... • 4) At first, what kind of relationship did Henry and Becket have? • At first, Henry and Becket were............... • 5) How did Henry and Becket’s relationship change? • Challenge for Level 5: • Why did Henry and Becket’s relationship change? Explain all the reasons. L4

7. Tasks: Read through the information about the relationship between King Henry II and his Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Becket. • Complete the tasks below carefully. Answer questions in your exercise books in full sentences. Use examples from the evidence to support your answers. • Why did Henry choose Thomas Becket to be his Archbishop of Canterbury? • Henry chose Thomas Becket to be his Archbishop of Canterbury because............... • 2) Look through the information closely. Highlight all the reasons why Henry and Thomas Becket’s relationship changed- why did they argue? • 3) Why did Henry and Becket’s relationship change? Explain all the reasons using P.E.E.as shown below- • P- State one of the reasons why the relationship changed. • E- Explain this reason • E- Give an example/evidence to support this • Now do the same for the other reasons. • Challenge for Level 6- • Look at the Source below. What is the reason given here for the change in Henry and Becket’s relationship? Explain using P.E.E. “Becket changed from a chancellor who enjoyed life to a stern archbishop. He felt it his duty to stand up for the rights of God’s church. Other churchmen thought he did not deserve the job, so he wore a hair shirt under his clothes to show his devotion to God. He would not be Henry’s tool”. From ‘The Making of England’ by C. Warren Holister L5b

8. What is happening? • Who are the people in the picture? • Where are they? • How can you tell? • What else do you want to find out?

9. Who was Thomas Becket? WALT: • Understand who Thomas Becket was and the role of the Church. WILF: • An understanding of what an Archbishop was and why it was important in the 12th century. • Your impressions of what Becket was like. • Your theory so far.

10. So, history detectives! Why do you think Thomas Becket was killed? • Discuss your theory with your partner. • You must have at least one piece of evidence (something you learned today) to back up your theory. • Write down what your partner think happened.