Ignatius Sancho by tappiah98 https://padlet.com/tappiah98/9tedviw06dar An 18th Century 'African' en-us 2018-12-14 14:25:58 UTC 2025-10-24 15:56:47 UTC hello@padlet.com Ignatius Sancho tappiah98 https://padlet.com/tappiah98/9tedviw06dar/wish/314658365 This padlet has been created for a Year 5 class to develop historical skills such as investigation and enquiry by exploring the life of Ignatius Sancho, an abolitionist, musician, shopkeeper and family man who lived in Britain in the Georgian era. In relation to the National Curriculum, the History program of study for KS2 does not directly link to the coverage of Ignatius Sancho, however, the content outlined in this padlet should still encourage children to ‘[…] construct informed responses that involve thoughtful selection and organisation of relevant historical information' and '[…] understand how our knowledge of the past is constructed from a range of sources..’ (DfE, 2013: 3). Additionally, the sequence of four lessons provided on this page should develop children’s historical understanding through embedded concepts such as witness, causality and memorial.

Department for Education (2013) History programmes of study: key stages 1 and 2 – National curriculum in England. Available at: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/239035/PRIMARY_national_curriculum_-_History.pdf (Accessed: 23/10/18) 

]]> 2018-12-14 14:26:35 UTC https://padlet.com/tappiah98/9tedviw06dar/wish/314658365 Lesson 1 - Ignatius Sancho: Who was he? tappiah98 https://padlet.com/tappiah98/9tedviw06dar/wish/314661384 Learning objectives: To explore the historical context of Ignatius Sancho’s life. ]]> 2018-12-14 14:32:32 UTC https://padlet.com/tappiah98/9tedviw06dar/wish/314661384 Resource 1 tappiah98 https://padlet.com/tappiah98/9tedviw06dar/wish/314662246 This is an image of Ignatius Sancho which was painted by Thomas Gainsborough in 1768.
Available at: https://www.bl.uk/collection-items/portrait-of-ignatius-sancho-by-thomas-gainsborough-1768 (Accessed: 06/12/2018)

Key questions:
- What time period is this person pictured in?
- Who might this person be? 
- Why might this person be significant? 
]]> 2018-12-14 14:34:38 UTC https://padlet.com/tappiah98/9tedviw06dar/wish/314662246 tappiah98 https://padlet.com/tappiah98/9tedviw06dar/wish/314663980 2018-12-14 14:38:45 UTC https://padlet.com/tappiah98/9tedviw06dar/wish/314663980 Resource 2 tappiah98 https://padlet.com/tappiah98/9tedviw06dar/wish/314664651 A memorial at Montague House for Ignatius Sancho - Erected on 15/6/2007.
Inscription: Ignatius Sancho, c1729 - 1780, African man of letters, composer and opponent of slavery, born on a slave ship he was encouraged to educate himself by John 2nd Duke of Montagu and served as the butler to the Duchess here in Montague House.’
Available at: https://www.londonremembers.com/memorials/ignatius-sancho-se3 (Accessed: 20/11/18) 

Key questions: 
- Why is the plaque here? 
- What does the plaque tell us about the working life of Ignatius Sancho?

]]> 2018-12-14 14:40:04 UTC https://padlet.com/tappiah98/9tedviw06dar/wish/314664651 tappiah98 https://padlet.com/tappiah98/9tedviw06dar/wish/314665643 2018-12-14 14:42:12 UTC https://padlet.com/tappiah98/9tedviw06dar/wish/314665643 Lesson 1 User Guide tappiah98 https://padlet.com/tappiah98/9tedviw06dar/wish/314669566 Images would be used to introduce the person of Ignatius Sancho to children. Firstly, children would discuss their thoughts about who he may have been, based on the characteristic features of the image, such as his clothing and hairstyle. Prior learning about the Georgian era would be beneficial for children's understanding, however, this can be explained by the teacher.

The teacher would use the image of the plaque at Montagu House and engraving of Montagu House to develop children's understanding of the opportunities that Ignatius Sancho had, and his privileges as a freed slave. The teacher would also expand on the  purposes of Ignatius Sancho's relationship with the Montagu House. Children would then discuss their thoughts about the memorial, and how the characteristic features, such as the date it was erected, and the inscription of Ignatius Sancho suggests about how significant people view Ignatius Sancho's to be in History. 

Additionally, children would select keywords from the plaque that describe Ignatius Sancho thus far and use the Cause and Effect mind map to reflect on the challenges he may have faced being a freed slave in 18th Century Britain. Lastly, children would compose questions relating to further information they would like to explore concerning Ignatius Sancho or the era that he lived in, this would be consolidated in subsequent lessons. ]]> 2018-12-14 14:49:51 UTC https://padlet.com/tappiah98/9tedviw06dar/wish/314669566 Resource 3 tappiah98 https://padlet.com/tappiah98/9tedviw06dar/wish/314672122 The north front of Montagu House and Gardens. Engraving by James Simon, 1714 (Hillier, 2017).

Available at: https://blog.britishmuseum.org/montagu-house-the-first-british-museum/ (Accessed: 14/12/18)
 ]]> 2018-12-14 14:54:43 UTC https://padlet.com/tappiah98/9tedviw06dar/wish/314672122 tappiah98 https://padlet.com/tappiah98/9tedviw06dar/wish/314677030 2018-12-14 15:04:16 UTC https://padlet.com/tappiah98/9tedviw06dar/wish/314677030 Lesson 2 - What does the evidence tell us about Ignatius Sancho's life? tappiah98 https://padlet.com/tappiah98/9tedviw06dar/wish/314693771 Learning objectives: To examine the similarities and differences between evidence. 
                                   To consider the effects that slavery had on Ignatius Sancho's life.]]> 2018-12-14 15:37:03 UTC https://padlet.com/tappiah98/9tedviw06dar/wish/314693771 Resource 3 tappiah98 https://padlet.com/tappiah98/9tedviw06dar/wish/314745980 Below is the transcript of Ignatius Sancho's letter to Laurence Sterne. Available at: https://chevalierdesaintgeorges.homestead.com/Sancho.html (Accessed: 14/12/18)
The typewritten manuscripts of his letter to Laurence Sterne are available at:  https://www.bl.uk/collection-items/first-edition-of-the-letters-of-the-late-ignatius-sancho-an-african-1782 (Accessed: 14/12/18)

Key questions: 
- For what reason did Ignatius Sancho write to Laurence Sterne? 
- What does this letter tell us about Ignatius Sancho's views on slavery? 
- Can you identify one significant point that is raised by Ignatius Sancho and why it is significant?
- What impact could this letter have had on people's attitudes towards slavery when it was publicised? 

]]> 2018-12-14 17:28:08 UTC https://padlet.com/tappiah98/9tedviw06dar/wish/314745980 Lesson 2 User Guide tappiah98 https://padlet.com/tappiah98/9tedviw06dar/wish/314763891 The teacher would recap on previous learning about Ignatius Sancho and what children know about him thus far. Then children would examine the biography excerpt by considering how the evidence has impacted their understanding of his success - such as being the first black man to vote in Britain. Additionally, the teacher and children would explore the depiction that Ignatius Sancho sold goods produced by slaves, and children would consider whether they agree or disagree with Ignatius Sancho's approach to making business, or how Ignatius Sancho has been represented, and the reasons for this. 

Afterward, the teacher would introduced children to Laurence Sterne and his correspondence with Ignatius Sancho. Then, children would examine Sancho's letter to Sterne in pairs, and use the key questions as a stimulus for discussion highlight about what the letter presents. Following feedback, children would consider the similarities and differences between the information that is provided by persons other than Sancho in his biography, and the information that Sancho detailed in the letter (historical interpretation). 

The main writing activity would involve children using the two sources of evidence to consider the cause and effect relationship between how slavery (cause) affected Ignatius Sancho's life directly (effect), in his attitudes, ambitions, and passions. This would be a continuation from lesson 1 where children would have written keywords from the plaque that represented Ignatius Sancho's identity. For this reason, the same sheet of paper would be used, to show progression in children's ability to select appropriate and valid evidence about Ignatius Sancho. 

Sensitivity- the derogatory word in resource three should be censored and children should be reminded of the rules associated with talk and how viewpoints are articulated and listened to. ]]> 2018-12-14 18:10:57 UTC https://padlet.com/tappiah98/9tedviw06dar/wish/314763891 Resource 2 tappiah98 https://padlet.com/tappiah98/9tedviw06dar/wish/314769780 The British Library site provides information on the letters of Ignatius Sancho, and his correspondence and Laurence Sterne. Available at: https://www.bl.uk/collection-items/first-edition-of-the-letters-of-the-late-ignatius-sancho-an-african-1782 (Accessed: 17/12/18)]]> 2018-12-14 18:23:52 UTC https://padlet.com/tappiah98/9tedviw06dar/wish/314769780 Lesson 3 - Are Ignatius Sancho's achievements significant today? tappiah98 https://padlet.com/tappiah98/9tedviw06dar/wish/314806136 Learning objective: To analyse how Ignatius Sancho is memorialised in the present day. ]]> 2018-12-14 19:44:02 UTC https://padlet.com/tappiah98/9tedviw06dar/wish/314806136 Resource 4 tappiah98 https://padlet.com/tappiah98/9tedviw06dar/wish/314815720 2018-12-14 20:12:53 UTC https://padlet.com/tappiah98/9tedviw06dar/wish/314815720 Resource 1 tappiah98 https://padlet.com/tappiah98/9tedviw06dar/wish/314819460 The word document contains excerpts from Ignatius Sancho's Biography. The text can be found at: https://chevalierdesaintgeorges.homestead.com/Sancho.html (Accessed: 14/12/18)


Key questions: 
- What were the implications of Ignatius Sancho's experience at Montagu House? 
- What challenges may Ignatius Sancho have faced as a black shop keeper in the 18th Century?
-How might Ignatius Sancho have inspired black slaves in his lifetime?]]> 2018-12-14 20:23:25 UTC https://padlet.com/tappiah98/9tedviw06dar/wish/314819460 Resource 1 tappiah98 https://padlet.com/tappiah98/9tedviw06dar/wish/314833089 This is a video of a group of dancers performing one of Ignatius Sancho’s songs ‘Mungo’s Delight’. and can be used to support children’s understanding of Regency dance and the influence of Ignatius Sancho’s music in present day. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCsZgnpyev4&index=5&list=PLd_IG49PKiUQIsBAuY3Z6nYN3dpje9byx&t=35s (Accessed: 14/12/18)

Key questions: 
- What groups of people may have danced to Ignatius Sancho's compositions? 
- What was the purpose of Ignatius Sancho's compositions in the 18th Century? ]]> 2018-12-14 21:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/tappiah98/9tedviw06dar/wish/314833089 Resource 2 tappiah98 https://padlet.com/tappiah98/9tedviw06dar/wish/314834009 A video that looks into the  'Mister Sancho' initiative created and run by Juwon Ogungbe, a musician who has been personally influenced by the compositions of Ignatius Sancho. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTqKz_Qss5U (Accessed: 08/12/18)

Key questions:
- What do you think of Ignatius Sancho’s music?
- How has Ignatius Sancho's musical talents influenced children and adults today?]]> 2018-12-14 21:29:05 UTC https://padlet.com/tappiah98/9tedviw06dar/wish/314834009 Resource 3 tappiah98 https://padlet.com/tappiah98/9tedviw06dar/wish/314834396 This is a plaque situated near where Ignatius Sancho's shop used to be. Available at: https://www.londonremembers.com/memorials/ignatius-sancho-sw1 (15/12/18)

Key questions: 
- What are your opinions of the plaque?
- Are there any interesting features that catch your attention?
- How might this plaque represent the significance of Ignatius Sancho to the community?]]> 2018-12-14 21:31:24 UTC https://padlet.com/tappiah98/9tedviw06dar/wish/314834396 Lesson 3 User Guide tappiah98 https://padlet.com/tappiah98/9tedviw06dar/wish/314846841 The teacher would recap on what was covered last lesson, and elicit children's understanding of evidence and why it is important in understanding figures from the past. Then the video of the Regency Dance to Mungo's Delight would be played, and the aim would be for children to consider the key questions as they watch and briefly afterwards. Therefore, it would be helpful if children had prior knowledge about the 18th Century and culture at that time. Otherwise, the teacher would briefly explore the context of the video, that the dancers are inspired by the Regency Dance, which refers to a variety of dances that took place in the 18th and 19th Centuries , which is the period that 'Mungo's Delight' was composed in. 

The video of Juwon Ogungbe's initiative would then be played to further children's understanding of how Ignatius Sancho has greatly impacted one individual, who has used his passion to further inspire children to learn from Ignatius Sancho's musical abilities. Additionally, the teacher would encourage children to reflect on their own opinions of Ignatius Sancho's music. Consequently, the memorial plaque dedicated to Ignatius Sancho would be analysed as a class, and children would gather their understanding of the plaques representation of Ignatius Sancho to those dwelling in London. The teacher would then play the BBC Sounds audio clip to present a challenge to children about whether Ignatius Sancho has truly been remembered through his plaque in Westminster. 

Lastly, children would work in pairs or groups of three to construct a performance piece in the form of a news report based on the questions in resource 4. The evidence gathered from lessons 1 and 2 would be used to support viewpoints. The performance would take place in lesson 4.
]]> 2018-12-14 23:02:15 UTC https://padlet.com/tappiah98/9tedviw06dar/wish/314846841 Lesson 4 - What do we really know about Ignatius Sancho? tappiah98 https://padlet.com/tappiah98/9tedviw06dar/wish/314847602 Learning objective: To reflect on whether Ignatius Sancho is significantly remembered today. ]]> 2018-12-14 23:10:49 UTC https://padlet.com/tappiah98/9tedviw06dar/wish/314847602 Resource 4 tappiah98 https://padlet.com/tappiah98/9tedviw06dar/wish/314848269 Play from 03:00-04:00
This is a clip from BBC Sounds by Professor Gretchen Gerzina who argues that Ignatius Sancho's memorial in London is practically hidden.
Whole video available at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/b07ws0f2 (Accessed: 05/12/18)

Key questions:
- Do you think Ignatius Sancho is valued today?
- Should Ignatius Sancho be remembered for his grocery shop?
- Does Ignatius Sancho deserve a greater memorial? 
- Why should Ignatius Sancho be remembered today?]]> 2018-12-14 23:20:33 UTC https://padlet.com/tappiah98/9tedviw06dar/wish/314848269 Resource 2 tappiah98 https://padlet.com/tappiah98/9tedviw06dar/wish/314848849 Peer assessment label which would go in children's books. Available at: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/t-m-168--two-stars-and-a-wish-comment-labels-small#login (Accessed: 17/12/18)]]> 2018-12-14 23:29:44 UTC https://padlet.com/tappiah98/9tedviw06dar/wish/314848849 Resource 3 tappiah98 https://padlet.com/tappiah98/9tedviw06dar/wish/314848862 Mid-unit self-reflection questions using post-it notes:
- What have you learnt so far during this unit? 
- What would you like to learn more about?
- How has the life of Ignatius Sancho made an impact on you? If at all?]]> 2018-12-14 23:30:04 UTC https://padlet.com/tappiah98/9tedviw06dar/wish/314848862 Resource 4 tappiah98 https://padlet.com/tappiah98/9tedviw06dar/wish/314850040 The document below would be expanded to A3 and act as a working document throughout the lessons.]]> 2018-12-14 23:51:19 UTC https://padlet.com/tappiah98/9tedviw06dar/wish/314850040 tappiah98 https://padlet.com/tappiah98/9tedviw06dar/wish/314853046 2018-12-15 00:52:31 UTC https://padlet.com/tappiah98/9tedviw06dar/wish/314853046 Resource 1 tappiah98 https://padlet.com/tappiah98/9tedviw06dar/wish/314857789 Online Quiz about Ignatius Sancho. Available at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1V5e4nF2b0V4MwTp6CP9g-PGgF14mD2j_kliI9XwlzX0/edit (Accessed: 17/12/18)]]> 2018-12-15 02:18:49 UTC https://padlet.com/tappiah98/9tedviw06dar/wish/314857789 Lesson 4 User Guide tappiah98 https://padlet.com/tappiah98/9tedviw06dar/wish/314859408 Learning from lessons 1-3 would be consolidated through an online quiz, the quiz would be completed individually or in pairs. The last question would be completed by children in order for the teacher to understand how children interpret Ignatius Sancho's impact on others or themselves. After completion of the quiz, whole-class feedback would take place and children's viewpoints and understanding would be expanded on.

The presentations would then take place, with groups presenting their news reports to the class, with the use of any additional evidence necessary, such as images or text, to support their argument. The children would conduct peer assessment of each other using the labels (resource 2). The teachers role would be to expand on how children would have demonstrated their understanding of historical concepts and use of historical skills such as characteristic features throughout the presentation and unit. Lastly, children would complete a self-reflection using post-it notes which would act as formative assessment of how learning has progressed thus far. 

Note: presentations could extend over two lessons, and the unit could continue for a further three or four weeks to encourage more depth in children's understanding about Ignatius Sancho and the events in the 18th Century, which would support children's overall understanding of chronology. ]]> 2018-12-15 02:51:08 UTC https://padlet.com/tappiah98/9tedviw06dar/wish/314859408 tappiah98 https://padlet.com/tappiah98/9tedviw06dar/wish/314899831 2018-12-15 16:05:35 UTC https://padlet.com/tappiah98/9tedviw06dar/wish/314899831