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Unit Summary

This unit helps students understand a time span covering four generations before their birth. It teaches about Queen Elizabeth II's reign, offering a simple overview of c.80 years of British history. Students also learn how a major public figure holds authority and performs national duties.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to describe how Elizabeth II's clothes during ceremonies and visits showed respect and told people about her duties.

Key Notes

• Elizabeth II wore different clothes for each of her duties.
• Her clothes showed respect for people and places she visited.
• Wearing a uniform showed her role as head of the armed forces.
• On visits abroad, she chose colours linked to that country.
• Her clothing told a story of service to many nations.

Vocabulary To Learn

• ceremony: a special event with important actions or rules
• respect: when you look up to and admire someone
• uniform: clothes for a job or duty
• Commonwealth: countries that work together in friendship; most of them were once ruled by Britain

Common Mistakes To Avoid

• Pupils may think that Elizabeth II's choice of clothes was just to look nice.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

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• A queen of four nations, head of the Commonwealth Study Guide
• Saying goodbye and remembering a reign Study Guide
• The first televised coronation Study Guide
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