Anglo-Saxon migration to Britain (2 lessons)

Anglo-Saxon migration to Britain is the second installment in the medieval series designed for year 7. It follows Britain before the Anglo-Saxons in the Saxons and Vikings unit in our KS3 curriculum. This unit can fit into thematic frameworks under migration and trade, or chronology as a starting point for year 7. Its LO is to understand the reasons why the Anglo-Saxons came to Britain, and addressing the enquiry, ‘did the Anglo-Saxons come to Britain to settle, raid or trade?’

Skills covered: PEEL paragraph writing skills, judgments and new knowledge.

Resources required: Invasion, Plague and Murder textbook is recommended, although the reading task can be replaced with online resources if necessary.