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Owain Glyndwr, Prince of Wales
I can describe Owain Glyndwr's uprising against the English.
New
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Year 1
Owain Glyndwr, Prince of Wales
I can describe Owain Glyndwr's uprising against the English.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Gaining support from many people in Wales, Owain and his forces captured many castles including Conwy castle.
- After a few years, Owain and his army had gained control of most of Wales.
- Owain pronounced himself the Prince of Wales, a title that English kings had given to their heirs.
- However, the English fought back and, after a few years, most of Wales was back under its control.
- Owain refused to surrender, now and again ambushing English soldiers who never managed to capture him.
Keywords
Title - a title is a word used to show someone's rank or position
Army - a group of soldiers ready to fight is called an army
Uprising - an uprising is when people rise up against the people who rule them
Common misconception
The Welsh lords were chanting 'Owain Glyndwr, Prince of Wales' because he was the Prince.
Ensure children know that the Welsh lords were chanting because they wanted Owain to become the Prince of Wales and their leader.
Plot a graph to show Owain's rise and fall or ask the children to create chalk drawings of Owain's story; children work in groups with each child drawing a different part of the story, then the children use the pictures to retell the story verbally.
Teacher tip
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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6 Questions
Q1.
The special p called the Marches was between England and...
Q2.
The word means people related by blood to older generations.
Q3.
Owain Glyndwr was descended from...
the kings of England.
the kings of Scotland.
the princes of Ireland.
Q4.
Where did Owain study law as a young man?
Scotland
Chepstow
France
Q5.
Where did Owain fight for the English army?
Wales
The Marches
France
Q6.
Owain decided to rise up and fight against the...
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6 Questions
Q1.
To fight against the English king, Owain Glyndwr needed an...
Q2.
Why did Owain want revenge against Reginald Grey?
Grey had insulted him.
Grey had burnt down Owain's home.
Q3.
Why was Owain's army able to surprise Grey's soldiers at Ruthin?
It was night time and Grey's soldiers were asleep.
Grey's soldiers had heard that Owain's army was a long way away.
Q4.
Which very big and strong English castle did the Welsh capture?
Ruthin
Sycarth
Q5.
Which special weapon did Owain's army use against the English in the mountains?
swords
spears
javelins
Q6.
Eventually, the English fought back and took back their castles; Owain Glyndwr...
was captured.
was killed in battle.
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