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A full lesson for KS2 about Anglo-Saxon runes, writing and manuscripts, including a detailed lesson plan, Powerpoint and pupil resource sheets.

How did the Anglo-Saxons write things down?
In this lesson, pupils will look at the runic alphabet and learn about how writing changed from runes to manuscripts after the Anglo-Saxon conversion to Christianity. Pupils will work in groups to research famous Anglo-Saxon manuscripts and then they will have a go at reading and writing secret messages written in runes.

Objectives:

  • To discover what runes looked like
  • To explore how writing changed during the Anglo-Saxon period
  • To find out about some famous Anglo-Saxon manuscripts

The lesson plan includes differentiation ideas to adapt the activities for the needs of your class.

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Download our popular Anglo-Saxon lesson planning bundle containing 10 full lessons. This resource contains a bundle of history lessons that make up a complete unit covering the Anglo-Saxons topic. Each file contains a detailed lesson plan, Powerpoint slides and pupil resource sheets. The planning pack covers the following lessons: * [Who were the Anglo-Saxon invaders]( https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/where-did-the-anglo-saxons-come-from-lesson-for-ks2-12047222)? * [Why did the Anglo-Saxons want to settle in Britain?](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/why-did-the-anglo-saxons-want-to-settle-in-britain-lesson-for-ks2-12047248) * [What was it like in an Anglo-Saxon village?](http://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/what-was-it-like-in-an-anglo-saxon-village-lesson-for-ks2-12047344) * [What kind of clothes did the Anglo-Saxons wear?](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/anglo-saxon-clothes-and-clothing-lesson-for-ks2-12047359) * [How was Anglo-Saxon Britain ruled?](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/anglo-saxon-kingdoms-lesson-for-ks2-12047431) * [Who was Alfred the Great?](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/who-was-alfred-the-great-lesson-for-ks2-12047620) * [What was Anglo-Saxon food and drink like?](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/anglo-saxon-food-and-drink-lesson-for-ks2-12047634) * [How did the Anglo-Saxons write things down?](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/anglo-saxon-runes-and-writing-lesson-for-ks2-12047648) * [How did the Anglo-Saxons find out about Christianity?](http://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/anglo-saxon-religion-and-christianity-lesson-for-ks2-12047680) * [What was the mystery of Sutton Hoo?](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/what-was-the-mystery-of-sutton-hoo-lesson-for-ks2-12047712) These lessons are written for KS2 and are aligned to the National Curriculum in the UK but can be easily adapted to other curriculums too. The lesson plans include differentiation ideas to adapt the activities for the needs of your class. This bundle is brought to you by KS2History.com. You may also like our [Beowulf Literacy Resource Pack.](http://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/beowulf-planning-pack-anglo-saxons-11501593)

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