History at key stage 3    (Year 8)

• show an understanding of the concept of propaganda, eg by describing particular features of a photograph
• explain how examples of twentieth-century propaganda try to create a favourable impression on viewers

• analyse and begin to evaluate portraits as sources of information, making some use of prior knowledge
• recognise some ways in which the Tudors and Stuarts used portraits for propaganda purposes

• identify 'messages' in portraits and begin to infer meanings
• describe similarities and differences between portraits from across the period

• explain the criteria used to sort portraits
• identify individuals and suggest reasons why they were powerful
• describe aspects of change 1500-1750

• give reasons to show understanding of the limitations of portraits as sources of information

• demonstrate appropriate knowledge and understanding of key personalities and events in British history 1500-1750
• select from the portrait sources and organise their knowledge of the period in order to produce a structured and coherent interpretation
• explain how and why there can be different interpretations of 'portraits and power', referring to such factors as the selection from a wider evidence base and the impact of the intended audience