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- Year 1
The queen’s clothes tell a story
I can describe how Elizabeth II's clothes during ceremonies and visits showed respect and told people about her duties.
- Year 1
The queen’s clothes tell a story
I can describe how Elizabeth II's clothes during ceremonies and visits showed respect and told people about her duties.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Elizabeth II wore different clothes for each of her duties.
- Her clothes showed respect for people and places she visited.
- Wearing a uniform showed her role as head of the armed forces.
- On visits abroad, she chose colours linked to that country.
- Her clothing told a story of service to many nations.
Keywords
Ceremony - a special event with important actions or rules
Respect - when you look up to and admire someone
Uniform - clothes for a job or duty
Commonwealth - countries that work together in friendship; most of them were once ruled by Britain
Common misconception
Pupils may think that Elizabeth II's choice of clothes was just to look nice.
Remind pupils that her clothes were part of her work. They showed duty and respect wherever she went.
To help you plan your year 1 history lesson on: The queen’s clothes tell a story, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 1 history lesson on: The queen’s clothes tell a story, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Why did Elizabeth become queen in 1952?
Q2.Where did Elizabeth's coronation ceremony take place?
Q3.Match the symbol to what it is.
a fancy hat
a fancy stick
a fancy ball
Q4.How did many people watch Elizabeth's coronation?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the word to the correct definition.
when you look up to and admire someone
clothes for a job or duty
a special event with important actions or rules
countries that work together in friendship; some once ruled by Britain