OBJECT FIVE�POESY RING
THE STORY OF THE FIGHTING
MAIN ACTIVITIES
Division in Newark
RESEARCH�
What role did Newark play in the first Civil War?
How does this connect to division?
Conduct online research in small groups.
Consider key battles/sieges and whether it was Royalist or Parliamentarian.
CLASS�ROLEPLAY
Divide the class in two and take on the roles of a divided community.
Using the worksheet, will you reach peace as a community or remain divided?
OBJECT �ANALYSIS
Look at the Poesy Ring and carry out See, Think, Ask, Research.
SEE
THINK�ASK �RESEARCH
The ring was inscribed with a meaningful statement, related to the relationship between the wearers.
A small and simple design.
The rings would be worn by both men and women.
Letters Between Opposing Sides
Read the letter between Sir William Waller and Sir Ralph Hopton, make note of anything that surprises you.
Discuss what role human relationships might have played during the Civil War and how it would have impacted soldiers and their families.
Now, using your roles in the roleplay, write your own letters.
SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
Design Your Own Poesy Rings
Look at the Poesy Ring in the book and use this as a reference.
Design your own Poesy Ring with decoration and a phrase of your own choosing.
If you have clay and paint available, you may want to create an actual ring!
Sir William Waller and Sir Ralph Hopton