04/02/09 First Post!

Today's lesson was on King John and his Barons.





















We were asked to:

1.Read the story strip on pages 107-109 and fill in the
last column (on your handout) with evidence about
John’s successes and failures in each category.

2.Decide whether you agree with us about how
the barons would score King John. Change any
that you think are too high or too low.




What should a king do? Score out of 10 (as awarded by Barons)

1. Look rich and powerful to impress your people 8


2. Win the support and trust of the Barons and listen to their advise 1

3. Lead the army, win wars and keep your land 0

4. Raise taxes fairly , in the same way as kings before you 0

5. Stamp out crime and keep order in the country 5

6. Support the church 2



HOMEWORK: Which three jobs listed do you think mattered most to the barons? Explain why you chose them. due Mon. 09/01/09


1. Look rich and powerful to impress your people
2. Win the support and trust of the Barons and listen to their advise
3. Lead the army, win wars and keep your land
4. Raise taxes fairly
5. Stamp out crime and keep order in the country
6. Support the church
7. Have sons so there will be no disputes over who should be the next king