Lesson plans and materials about Queen Elisabeth I for intermediate students (A2-B1), suitable for CLIL and cross-curricular learning
Related Themes: Shakespeare’s Life, Shakespeare’s Work, The Tudors, Henry VIII
Warm-up
Daughter to father // Elizabeth I &Henry VIII – YouTube (3:33)https://youtu.be/mUd7zsTGfgA
A tribute to Elizabeth I and her father Henry VIII. Film clips to a song
Horrible Histories | Terrible Tudors | Series 2 – YouTube (1:59)https://youtu.be/UBBcuF9YJK0
Horrible Histories is back and is as revolting and rotten as ever! Based on the best-selling book series by Terry Deary
Lesson Plan
Listening
Queen Elizabeth I and England’s Golden Age – Video & Lesson Transcript | Study.comhttp://study.com/academy/lesson/queen-elizabeth-i-and-englands-golden-age.html
This lesson will focus on the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England, known as England’s Golden Age.
The Elizabethan period | ESOL Nexushttp://esol.britishcouncil.org/content/learners/uk-life/life-uk-test/elizabethan-period
The Elizabethan period began in 1558, when Elizabeth the First became queen and one of the most popular monarchs in English history. This period of time is remembered for its richness of poetry and…
Reading
The True Tudor Rosehttp://tudorhistory.org/humor/truetudorrose.html
The True Tudor Rose By Dawn O’Brien  They say that in the moments before you die your whole life flashes before your eyes.. “by” Elizabeth’s Mother, Anne Boleyn (yr 7-9)
Elizabeth 1st worksheet – Free ESL printable worksheets made by teachershttps://en.islcollective.com/resources/printables/worksheets_doc_docx/elizabeth_1st/past-simple-intermediate/20720
The present downloadable worksheet is meant for high school students and adults at Intermediate (B1) level (yr 9)
Viewing
Elizabeth I (1533-1603) Queen of England – YouTube (3:59)https://youtu.be/dfgeLdXA87I
Elizabeth I, Queen of England (1533 – 1603) During Elizabeth’s reign, England saw a golden age of progress.
Queen Elizabeth I. aka Elizabeth Tudor | Nothing less than a Tudor Queen [+4×06] – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/f-mAJF6tmMw
There are so many videos about her mother Anne Boleyn – or her parents in general – and her cousin Mary Stuart, but very few with Elizabeth actually in the focus.
Elizabeth I: Ruled England for 44 Years – Fast Facts | History – YouTube (3:16)https://youtu.be/ddB20U1hQt0
Elizabeth I ruled England for 44 busy years. Learn more about the Queen who refused to marry in this video.
I am the daughter of Anne Boleyn – YouTube (2:42)https://youtu.be/AbOPNBN-nFI
Fascinating Facts For Kids About Queen Elizabeth 1 – YouTube (1:21)https://youtu.be/gAvof_lJkz0
Read about Queen Elizabeth I and her contemporaries on the screen.
Queen Elizabeth I “The Virgin Queen” (1533-1603) – Pt 1/3 – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/pV2GKPtnlTo
Episode 7 of the Channel Five series Kings & Queens, which looks at the life and reign of Elizabeth I of England
Secrets Of The Virgin Queen HD – YouTube (44:44)https://youtu.be/NWMEYfhGvEs
A documentary of Elizabeth, wondering why she didn’t marry.
Elizabethan theatre explained by Willy! – YouTube (5:15)https://youtu.be/P0SBg-KG4C4
Elizabethan theatre explained by William Shakespeare.
Who was Elizabeth I? | Hunting for History | BBC Teach – YouTube (5:51)https://youtu.be/HRrmsI67vAc
A look at what sources can reveal about the personality of Elizabeth I.
Interactive
The Life of Elizabeth I of England on Triplinehttps://www.tripline.net/trip/The_Life_of_Elizabeth_I_of_England-75107415474310039AEDC8EA1F884147
An interactive map with a timeline of Elizabeth’s life
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