William the Conqueror Control Strategies Worksheets, Source, PEEL Writing, Digital-Print

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Description

No-prep William the Conqueror worksheets with activity ideal for middle and high school students exploring how William secured control of England after 1066. This digital and printable pack includes comprehension, mind-mapping, source evaluation, and PEEL writing tasks. Students investigate key strategies—castles, the feudal system, harsh punishments, and the Domesday Book—while comparing perspectives through source-based analysis. Editable slides, structured tasks, and a full solution key make this a complete teaching resource for medieval governance.

What’s Included:

Editable slide presentation (PPTX)
Introduces the post-1066 context and the four key methods William used to control England
Comprehension worksheets with activity (PDF & digital)
Covers feudalism, castle building, taxation, punishment, and power consolidation
Source evaluation task
Compare Norman and English contemporary sources about William’s rule—exploring language, tone, and bias
PEEL writing activity
Students argue whether William’s control methods were fair and effective using structured writing scaffolds
Extension prompts
Students reflect on alternative strategies and modern parallels in leadership
Solution key
Includes model answers for comprehension questions, source analysis, and writing supports

Skills Developed Through This Activity:

Historical reasoning and explanation of cause-effec
Comparative analysis of contemporary sources
Mind-mapping and synthesis of key ideas
Structured paragraph writing using PEEL format
Empathy and perspective from differing historical viewpoints
Knowledge of medieval law, land control, and governance systems

How to Use this Activity in your Classroom:

Start with the slide deck to set historical context and outline control methods
Use comprehension worksheets for guided or independent practice
Complete the match-up and mind map tasks for visual and interactive consolidation
Facilitate source evaluation using guided prompts
Assign the PEEL paragraph task as a summative assessment
Use the solution key to support fast marking, peer review, or feedback sessions

Extension Activities with the Resource:

Debate: Was William’s control of England more successful due to fear or fairness?
Creative task: Design a propaganda poster from William’s POV showing castles or laws
Map activity: Plot the locations of castles or rebellions William faced
Historical empathy writing: Diary entry from a Saxon peasant or Norman knight
Feudal system simulation: Role-play William, barons, knights, and peasants