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Vikings vs Anglo-Saxons

CONCEPTUAL
History›Medieval Times|Ages 7—9|ID: mt_6XnezHOcM3

The conflict between Vikings and Anglo-Saxons for control of England: Viking raids, Alfred the Great's resistance, the Danelaw, Athelstan as first king of all England, Edward the Confessor

Mastery Evidence

  • Describe the Viking raids on Anglo-Saxon England and their impact
  • Explain who Alfred the Great was and why he was important
  • Describe what the Danelaw was (the area of England under Viking control)

Assessment Prompt

“Could [child] tell you about the struggle between the Vikings and Anglo-Saxons for control of England, and who Alfred the Great was?”

Prerequisites2

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  • Anglo-Saxon Britain hard

    Must understand Anglo-Saxon kingdoms before studying the Viking-Saxon conflict

    • Village Life soft

      Village life concepts provide context for Anglo-Saxon settlement

    • The Vikings soft

      Viking knowledge provides contrast and context for Anglo-Saxon Britain

  • The Vikings hard

    Must know who the Vikings were before studying their conflict with Anglo-Saxons

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