Y3/4 (A): Lesson 6: How did Anglo-Saxon rule end?
Learning about the last Anglo-Saxon kings of England and investigating the claims of the contenders to the throne.
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1. Recap and recall
Display the Presentation: Agree or disagree? and arrange the children into pairs. Ask the children whether they agree or disagree with the statement and then explain their decision to their partner. Encourage them to refer to evidence about Alfred from the previous lesson.
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In this unit
Assessment – History Y3/4 (A): What changed in Britain after the Anglo-Saxon invasion?Y3/4 (A): Lesson 1: Who were the Anglo-Saxons and the Scots?Y3/4 (A): Lesson 2: What did Anglo-Saxon settlements look like?Y3/4 (A): Lesson 3: What does Sutton Hoo tell us about Anglo-Saxon life?Y3/4 (A): Lesson 4: How did Christianity arrive in Britain?Y3/4 (A): Lesson 5: Was King Alfred really great?
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 10 July 2026
