Owain Glyndwr, Prince of Wales
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe Owain Glyndwr's uprising against the English.
Key learning points
- Gaining support from many people in Wales, Owain and his forces captured many castles including Conwy castle.
- After a few years, Owain and his army had gained control of most of Wales.
- Owain pronounced himself the Prince of Wales, a title that English kings had given to their heirs.
- However, the English fought back and, after a few years, most of Wales was back under its control.
- Owain refused to surrender, now and again ambushing English soldiers who never managed to capture him.
Keywords
Title - a title is a word used to show someone's rank or position
Army - a group of soldiers ready to fight is called an army
Uprising - an uprising is when people rise up against the people who rule them
Common misconception
The Welsh lords were chanting 'Owain Glyndwr, Prince of Wales' because he was the Prince.
Ensure children know that the Welsh lords were chanting because they wanted Owain to become the Prince of Wales and their leader.
Teacher tip
Plot a graph to show Owain's rise and fall or ask the children to create chalk drawings of Owain's story; children work in groups with each child drawing a different part of the story, then the children use the pictures to retell the story verbally.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.The special p called the Marches was between England and...
Q2.The word means people related by blood to older generations.
Q3.Owain Glyndwr was descended from...
Q4.Where did Owain study law as a young man?
Q5.Where did Owain fight for the English army?
Q6.Owain decided to rise up and fight against the...
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.To fight against the English king, Owain Glyndwr needed an...
Q2.Why did Owain want revenge against Reginald Grey?
Q3.Why was Owain's army able to surprise Grey's soldiers at Ruthin?
Q4.Which very big and strong English castle did the Welsh capture?
Q5.Which special weapon did Owain's army use against the English in the mountains?
Q6.Eventually, the English fought back and took back their castles; Owain Glyndwr...
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