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KS3 History: Henry VIII, His Six Wives and the Break with Rome

KS3 History: Henry VIII, His Six Wives and the Break with Rome

Subject: History

Age range: 11-14

Resource type: Lesson (complete)

Last updated

28 July 2026

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The aim of this lesson is to evaluate whether Henry VIII broke with Rome for love or whether political, religious and dynastic reasons were more important.

Using a fun ‘Take Me Out’ theme, students investigate Henry VIII’s search for a new wife by interviewing a range of potential candidates before deciding who would be the best match for the Tudor king.

The activity provides an engaging introduction to one of the most important turning points in English history while encouraging students to think critically about Henry’s motives.

As Henry explains his choices through an interactive speaking activity, students record the reasons behind his divorce from Catherine of Aragon, his marriage to Anne Boleyn and his decision to break with the Roman Catholic Church. They consider the importance of love, the need for a male heir, religion, politics and power before evaluating which factors mattered most.

The lesson concludes with an extended writing task in which students explain why Henry VIII became Supreme Head of the Church of England, using historical evidence, key vocabulary and structured writing support to develop a balanced judgement.

An enquiry question is introduced at the start of the lesson and revisited throughout, enabling students to track their progress and develop a deeper understanding of the English Reformation and Henry VIII’s break with Rome.

Fully planned and ready to teach, this lesson develops historical enquiry, causation, significance, interpretation, extended writing and retrieval skills.

Included in this lesson:
Fully editable PowerPoint
Henry VIII’s Great Matter
Catherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn
Interactive ‘Take Me Out’ starter activity
Henry VIII speaking activity
Causes of the Break with Rome
Supreme Head of the Church investigation
Extended writing task and retrieval practice
Differentiated resources and suggested teaching strategies

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