What happened on the fifth of November that has prompted an annual, national commemoration in Great Britain? Young historians look at a traditional English rhyme and folk tale from the seventeenth century that describes the failed Gunpowder Plot of Guy Fawkes.

Concepts

guy fawkes, primary source analysis, great britain, britain, the seventeenth century, terrorism, british history

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• This would be an interesting resource to use during a study of rebellion, terrorism, or a general review of seventeenth century England and the religious overtones of the period
• Have pupils research how the event is celebrated and remembered today in Great Britain

Classroom Considerations

• The space provided for writing a student's name makes the resource seem intended for younger students; the content, however, is only appropriate for more mature learners

Pros

• Primary source handout with some room to mark the text

Cons

• No teacher instructions or talking points provided

Common Core

RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.4 RH.9-10.5