Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon – Activity Pack
Two engaging activities exploring why Henry VIII’s marriage to Catherine of Aragon came to an end, supporting both History and cross-curricular English learning. A PowerPoint presentation is included to explain Henry’s desire for a divorce and the creation of the Church of England.

Activity 1: Statement Sorting Task
Pupils read a series of statements and decide whether they would have been said by Henry or Catherine, developing their understanding of both viewpoints.

Activity 2: Role-Play and Speech Writing
Pupils role-play the moment Henry demands a divorce, then write speech bubbles to show what each character might say. This engaging task builds historical empathy and writing skills.

• PowerPoint presentation included
• Interactive and engaging activities
• Word and PDF versions included for easy editing

A high-quality Tudor resource to bring this pivotal historical moment to life in the classroom.