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KS1 History — KS1 History — Module 2: The Great Fire of London (Extension)

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Key stage

Key Stage 1

Subject

History

Time

~20 min

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How to study with KS1 History — KS1 History — Module 2: The Great Fire of London (Extension)

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Invite the learner to restate the task in their own words. They can underline essential information, break a complex problem into shorter steps, sketch a demonstrate, organise details, practise a sentence or describe a planned method. Ask why their approach fits and whether another plan could work. When work stops, give a carefully scaled hint: rephrase the goal, point towards a related example, limit the choice, then demonstrate only the next step. Return ownership straight afterwards. Spoken reasoning exposes misconceptions and practises correct subject language.

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Sample questions and answers

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The Great Fire of London was in…
- 1666
- 2020
- 1066
- 1900
Sample answer: 1666
Explanation: 1666.
The fire started in a…
- baker’s shop
- school
- castle
- park
Sample answer: baker’s shop
Explanation: Baker’s on Pudding Lane.
The fire spread quickly because houses were made of…
- wood
- brick
- metal
- glass
Sample answer: wood
Explanation: Wood, close together.
We know about the fire from a diary by…
- Samuel Pepys
- a king
- a teacher
- a baker
Sample answer: Samuel Pepys
Explanation: Samuel Pepys.
After the fire, new houses were built from…
- brick
- wood
- paper
- ice
Sample answer: brick
Explanation: Brick (safer).

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