A twoweek unit of literacy work for lower ks2 based on the anglosaxon story of beowulf. The michael morpurgo version of the anglosaxon classic beowulf is a popular choice for upper ks2 or for more confident readers. Anglosaxons topic books for children school reading list. Exploring 1085 and the compilation of domesday book. Our history activities and worksheets are designed to make teaching about the anglo saxons to children at home easy. The viking and anglosaxon struggle for the kingdom of england to the time of. In this one, henry from how2become covers the ks2 history topic of the anglo saxons. Anglo saxons ks2 facts the anglo saxons first invaded england in 449ad shortly after the last roman soldiers had left. Topical tuesdays from the week junior coronavirus and covid19. Ks2 history anglo saxons learning resources for adults, children, parents and teachers. Teacher and literacy expert ashley booth shares his pick of the best historical fiction set in the time of king alfred, including different retellings of the epic anglo saxon poem beowulf. Life in anglosaxon britain is shown through the eyes of a typical family. A history book called the anglosaxon chronicle tells of a king called.
Vikings and anglosaxons ks2 planning overview twinkl. Would you say the vikings were pushed from scandinavia or pulled to britain. Learn about the anglo saxons, britons, picts and scots. Along their way they will encounter monsters, magic and mythical creatures. Our original story books, printed and delivered to your door. Buy on amazon viking boy tony bradman this book is very popular in primary classrooms, especially in upper ks2. What happened when the anglosaxons arrived in britain.
Anglosaxons history activities and worksheets for parents. Best anglo saxon books score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. We dont know if this was because they lost battles and were pushed back or if they. They consisted of a mix of jutes, angles and saxon tribes who were predominantly from the netherlands, germany and denmark. Anglosaxon britain animation bbc teach primary resources. Anglo saxons work booklet for ks2 history teachwire teaching resource. Anglo saxons work booklet for ks2 history teachwire. Best childrens books about the anglo saxons travel back in time to the dawn of england and find out more about the anglo saxons, their stories and their lives. This is an exciting adventure written in the style of the original viking sagas.
Show bayeux tapestry flip book you tube cartoon filmstrip. Morpurgo draws on the style of the original text, using rich, alliterative language but mixes it with modern themes as he retells the story of beowulfs epic quest to destroy the monstrous grendel. At the end of the video, test your knowledge with the quiz section. Learn about the anglosaxons, picts, romans and the britons in this bbc bitesize ks2 history guide. This clip will be suitable for teaching history at ks2 in england, foundation phase in wales, ks1. This resource provides a handy planning overview for ks2 teaching on the vikings and anglosaxons, including learning objectives and activities for the unit. Fun concluding lesson in which pupils produce a balanced, illustrated zigzag book to please a scandinavian publisher, having looked at differing views. Anglosaxons topic starter pack a starter pack with two topic books and a planning cd. Extracts and notes for ks2 teachers hot key books ks2 key stage 2 ks2 adobe reader.
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