September 2015
Paint or draw a Tudor-style portrait of someone
in your family. What objects or symbols could be
included to show the person’s character? Enhance
the picture with different materials to add
interest and detail!
Learn about calligraphy. Can you write in a
calligraphy style? Find and copy examples of
monarchs’ signatures. Can you create a
magnificent, Tudor-style moniker (signature) of
your own?
*Have a heated debate in your family about house rules.
Why do you have them? Are they being followed? What
are the consequences of not following? Are there ‘Tudorstyle’ punishments? Make notes and record the results.
Was there a worthy winner?
Year 5/6 Homework Project Activities
* Detective time…Can you find out the names of
some Tudor explorers and the new products they
brought home. Be creative in how you record your
results.
Design a Tudor snakes and ladders-style board game, with
‘pitfalls’ and ‘lucky breaks’ on the way to freedom from the
tower!
Research online to discover more about Tudor bui ldings. Find out
about the jetty, styles of chimney, wattle and daub. Why were the
walls white and the timber black? Record your findings on a single
side of paper with illustrations and notes.
Off with Her Head!
Make sketches of Tudor costumes for children
and adults, rich and poor. Use websites and books
from your local library to find out about garments,
styles and decorative details.
Do you have a horrible humour? Write some
‘knock-knock’ or ‘What do you call a …’ jokes about
grisly Tudor facts. Prepare a jester-style, standup performance for your class.
*What can you find out about Anne Boleyn’s
family and her childhood? Put your findings
in a presentation to show in class.
Make a Tudor brooch, ring or headdress. You could
maybe take a photograph of yourself wearing your item
in your most sta tely ‘Tudor’ pose!
Search the internet or visit your local
library and find out about the North
East in Tudor times. What was it like?
Are there any maps, buildings or
artefacts from tha t era? Are any of
these still around today? Create a
scrapbook or poster of drawings,
Make a model of the Tower of
photos and any other information you
London – or perhaps an
discover.
instrument of torture, complete
with fake bloodstains!
Make a model of the Tower of
London – or perhaps an instrument
of torture, complete with fake
bloodstains!
Prepare for a royal banquet. Think about the
food you would serve and the entertainment you
would provide. Write an itinerary on a paper
scroll (use tea bags or coffee granules to make
the scroll aged!).
September 2015
Information for children and parents
Well done on starting your homework project!
 Over the next half-term you have been given the challenge to complete as many of these ‘Off with Her Head’ inspired
homework activities as possible! By the end of the half-term, if you have successfully completed at least five of
these you will be given a ‘homework token’, with your name on, that will be placed into a prize draw!
 There are three compulsory homework activities that have a * placed next to them that you must complete over the
half-term in order for your name to be entered.
 Each week we ask you to bring in one of your homework activities to share with your classmates. Each completed
activity will be signed and dated by your teacher.
 You could even complete other pieces of homework linked to the topic not included on your activity sheet. Be creative!