How to write a newspaper/magazine report on the Battle of Bosworth
1. Name of Magazine / Newspaper
2. Heading (Caption)
First paragraph: Introduction
Introduce yourself as the reporter. What are you reporting on?
When did it happen and where did it take place?
Second paragraph: The armies
With 6,000, Henry Tudor had only half the number of soldiers that Richard III had.’
Henry had a disadvantage as he was an inexperienced leader – WHY was he?
Henry left France and arrived in Wales – WHAT DID HE DO NEXT?
Third paragraph: Henry attacks
The Earl of Oxford led Henry Tudors’ infantry into battle with the Duke of Norfolk - WHAT HAPPENED?
Fourth paragraph: Lord Stanley decides to help Henry
Henry needed the help of the Stanley Family to defeat Richard III. He wasn’t sure if they would help him
because...
He still decided to… WHAT HAPPENED TO HENRY’S STANDARD-BEARER?
Fifth paragraph: Richard attacks Henry and is killed
Richard III saw his chance to kill Henry Tudor but before he had a chance the Stanley family surrounded
his Cavalry. He was…
Richard’s bad reputation may be exaggerated because…
Sixth paragraph: Conclusion:
For hundreds of years Historians believed the battle took place on Ambion Hill near Bosworth Town. Now
new research proves that the battle was actually fought at…WHERE? WHAT DID THEY FIND? HOW DO
THEY KNOW IT’S REAL?
I think that Henry Tudor was able to win the Battle of Bosworth (even though he had fewer men in his
army) because…
Y8 Assessment 1:
Name:
Level
Levels 3-4
(1-2)
Level 5
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Level 6 – 7
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newspaper/magazine report on the Battle of Bosworth
Target level:
End of year 7 level:
What you have to include
o An appropriate headline
o An account which includes most of the main events of
the battle
o A picture that helps the reader understand the
description of the battle
o An appropriate headline linked to the Battle
o A detailed explanation of the main events of the battle.
o A picture that helps the reader understand the
description of the battle
o Explains why Henry was able to defeat Richard III
o The NEW location of the battle
o Reasons for Richard III bad reputation
o An appropriate headline linked to the Battle
o A very detailed account of the battle with analysis of
main events.
o Analyses why Henry was able to defeat Richard III
o The NEW location of the battle
o Different interpretations of Richard III
o Add evidence from your own research
o A picture that helps the reader understand the
description of the battle