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National Endowment for the Humanities

The Beauty of Anglo-Saxon Poetry: A Prelude to Beowulf

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed Standards
Riddle me this! What do kennings, caesura, and alliteration have to do with the Nowell Codex? Introduce class members to Anglo-Saxon poetry and prepare readers for a study of Beowulf with a series of activities that includes asking...
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BBC

Anglo-Saxons

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This interactive web site invites exploration of Anglo-Saxon history, culture, and daily life. It is easy to navigate, has clear information, and nice features like pop-up definitions when the cursor moves over the highlighted...
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Curated OER

Primary History: Anglo-Saxon Life

For Students 5th - 6th
In this Anglo-Saxon worksheet, students complete 4 extension activities that help them learn more about the Anglo-Saxon life. Students draw a picture of an Anglo-Saxon house, make a list of the steps to make a tunic, research the jobs of...
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Curated OER

Primary History - Anglo Saxons at War

For Students 5th - 6th
In this Anglo Saxon history worksheet, student draw a picture of an Anglo Saxon soldier and compare it to a Roman soldier. They attempt to read Anglo Saxon war poetry and they try to think of persuasive arguments to get men to join them...
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Curated OER

Primary History: What Happened to the Anglo Saxons?

For Students 5th - 6th
In this world history activity, students investigate, "What happened to the Anglo Saxons?" They examine Anglo Saxon influence on language and place names. They describe the Norman invasion from two points of view and find pictures of...
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Curated OER

Primary History - Anglo-Saxon Beliefs

For Students 5th - 6th
In this Anglo Saxon history worksheet, students research the four Anglo Saxon gods after whom the days of the week are named. They write about the early life of St. Patrick and discuss the time capsule effect of Anglo Saxon graves.
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Curated OER

Primary History: Extension Activity- Who Were the Anglo-Saxons?

For Students 5th - 6th
In this Anglo-Saxon history worksheet, learners choose one or more of the four possible extension activities pertaining to Anglo-Saxon history.
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Curated OER

Anglo-Saxon Runes

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this Anglo-Saxon runes worksheet, learners look at the Anglo-Saxon alphabet and write a secret message to a friend using Anglo-Saxon letters called runes.
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Curated OER

Anglo Saxon Riddles

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this Anglo Saxon worksheet, learners complete and solve riddles about Anglo Saxons. Students solve 2 riddles and come up with one on their own.
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Southern Nevada Regional Professional Development Program

Reading Literature - The Ruin

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Cross-comparison, the technique of focusing on two different texts with the same themes, motifs, events, etc., is employed in an exercise that asks groups to examine two different translations of “The Ruin,” a poem, written in Old...
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Curated OER

History of the English Language - Who Were the Anglo Saxons?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils explore the Anglo Saxon world view, preparing them to fully explain Anglo Saxon literature.
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Curated OER

Anglo-Saxon Period: An Introduction

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read information about Anglo-Saxon rulers and literary techniques, then complete a worksheet to help them review. Students take notes about the oral tradition, Anglo-Saxon literary terms, and Anglo-Saxon poetry. Students create...
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Curated OER

The Anglo-Saxons in London

For Students 6th - 8th
For this English history worksheet, middle schoolers read a 2 paragraph selection about Anglo-Saxon settlers. Students answer 2 short answer questions about the reading.
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Curated OER

'Hastings' and the English Language

For Students 9th - 12th
Follow the development of the English language from its Anglo-Saxon roots. Various Germanic, Roman, and French words helped form our English vocabulary and are incorporated into this quiz. See how well you know the beginnings of English...
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Curated OER

Greek, Latin and Anglo-Saxon Roots to Better Vocabulary

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Practice vocabulary skills with this word analysis lesson. Middle schoolers examine the roots of unfamiliar words and use their knowledge of roots to discern meaning through word analysis.
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Curated OER

Primary History: The Anglo Saxons

For Students 2nd - 4th
For this Anglo Saxon worksheet, learners find items in a picture that the Anglo Saxons did not have in their time period. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Organizer
Curated OER

Primary History: The Anglo Saxons

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this Anglo Saxon worksheet, students are given a bordered paper to write their own manuscript about a special event.
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Organizer
Curated OER

Primary History: The Anglo-Saxons

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this primary Anglo-Saxon worksheet, students cut out a series of pictures/statements to create a timeline. A reference web site is given for additional activities
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Curated OER

A Comparative Study on Heroes in Hindu and Anglo-Saxon Cultures

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research Hindu and Anglo-Saxon religions and cultures. They research legends and myths about Hindu and Anglo-Saxon religious and cultural heroes. They write a comparison and contrast essay on the two cultures and their heroes.
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Curated OER

Greek, Latin and Anglo-Saxon Roots to Better Vocabulary

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders review the concepts of affixes and roots. They practice common Greek, Latin, and Anglo-Saxon ones which are used to form many words in English. Students develop an awareness of the formation and evolution of words.
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Curated OER

English Literature: An Overview

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Relate literary works and authors to the major themes of English literature from the Anglo-Saxon period through the 20th century. Working in groups, high schoolers will evaluate period philosophy, religion, and politics that influenced...
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Curated OER

Primary History - Kings and Laws

For Students 5th - 6th
In this ancient history worksheet, students draw a diagram showing the social order in Anglo Saxon times. They write an account of the Sutton Hoo ship burial as if they were a newspaper reporter. They determine if their school is located...
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Curated OER

Primary History Extension Activity- Stories and Pastimes

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this Anglo-Saxon stories learning exercise, learners choose one or more of the 4 possible extension activities pertaining to the storytelling and pastimes of the Anglo-Saxon period.
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Curated OER

Primary History Extension Activity - Invasion and Settlement

For Students 5th - 9th
In this primary history learning exercise, students sharpen their research skills as they study Anglo-Saxon invasion and settlement of England. Students select 1, 2, 3, or 4 extension projects to complete.

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