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The Beauty of Anglo-Saxon Poetry: A Prelude to Beowulf
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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Anglo-Saxons
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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Primary History: Anglo-Saxon Life
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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Primary History - Anglo Saxons at War
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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Primary History: What Happened to the Anglo Saxons?
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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Primary History - Anglo-Saxon Beliefs
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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Primary History: Extension Activity- Who Were the Anglo-Saxons?
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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Anglo-Saxon Runes
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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Anglo Saxon Riddles
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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Reading Literature - The Ruin
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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History of the English Language - Who Were the Anglo Saxons?
Pupils explore the Anglo Saxon world view, preparing them to fully explain Anglo Saxon literature.
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Anglo-Saxon Period: An Introduction
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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The Anglo-Saxons in London
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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'Hastings' and the English Language
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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Greek, Latin and Anglo-Saxon Roots to Better Vocabulary
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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Primary History: The Anglo Saxons
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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Primary History: The Anglo Saxons
In this Anglo Saxon worksheet, students are given a bordered paper to write their own manuscript about a special event.
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Primary History: The Anglo-Saxons
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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A Comparative Study on Heroes in Hindu and Anglo-Saxon Cultures
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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Greek, Latin and Anglo-Saxon Roots to Better Vocabulary
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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English Literature: An Overview
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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Primary History - Kings and Laws
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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Primary History Extension Activity- Stories and Pastimes
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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Primary History Extension Activity - Invasion and Settlement
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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