A Role Play
(The purpose of this role-play is to emphasise the difference in attitude – and hence in fighting potential – between old style armies and the New Model Army).
The purpose of this role-play is to emphasise the difference in attitude – and hence in fighting potential – between old style armies and the New Model Army.
Objective
Addresses KSU 2a ‘range of ideas beliefs and attitudes of men women and children in the past’ and tees up a study of KSU 2e ‘to consider the significance of the main events, people and changes studied’
- Select a group of six pupils. Ideally they should be briefed as to role and expected replies before the lesson. These pupils will adopt the role of soldiers of the New Model Army then, after a one- minute pause, those of the King’s old-style army. Give each pupil a copy of the role sheet below. The same six pupils should adopt both roles to enhance the contrast between the two armies.
- The pupils should be instructed to adopt a different demeanour according to the army they are depicting.
- Before the first entry of the soldiers the rest of the class are instructed to take the role of potential investors in one army. Following the presentations of the soldiers they have to decide which side provides the safest bet for their money and reputation. They then need to justify this de4cision with reference to the presentations.
New Model Army – march in, stand to attention in straight rows, answer all questions in deadly seriousness
King’s Army – come in as a slovenly rabble, loll about, answer in an offhand manner.
