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Blind Date, 1066!<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A roleplay exercise enabling students to assess the strengths and weaknesses of the various contenders for the English throne in 1066. As a homework, students produce a propaganda poster for the candidate of their choice. There are\u00a0teacher notes<\/a>\u00a0available along with a\u00a0presentation<\/a>\u00a0and a\u00a0sample poster<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Blind Date, 1066! A roleplay exercise enabling students to assess the strengths and weaknesses of the various contenders for the English throne in 1066. As a homework, students produce a propaganda poster for the candidate of their choice. 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