Beowulf anglosaxon period the anglosaxon period is the earliest recorded time period in. Free powerpoint presentations about anglosaxons for kids. Introduction to the anglo saxons who were the anglo saxons. A series of activities designed to begin any history topic linked to the anglo saxon period including. Vikings had taken over much of france, and that area became known as. They were very aggressive people and fought many battles during their rule over britain, including against each. British legends the anglosaxon period 4491066 theme. The early anglosaxon period includes the creation of an english nation, with many of the aspects that survive today, including regional government of shires and hundreds. Many of todays christian traditions came from the anglosaxons, but they werent always christians. Anglo saxon period the anglo saxon period is the earliest recorded time period in english history the anglo saxon period ranges from 4491066. The exeter book contains about a 100 anglosaxon riddles translated from latin presentation. Romans are eventually conquered but leave behind roads, christianity and a weak england that was vulnerable to attack christianity was. This editable powerpoint template can be used for your anglosaxons lessons simply enter the information for this topic into the slides and you have a brilliant powerpoint perfect. History of the anglosaxon era by jonathan cambras on prezi.
The anglosaxons came from modernday areas of northern germany, southern denmark and the borders of the netherlands. Anglosaxon literature few people read in this period oral tradition was performed andor sung by a bard scop from memory in old english this is why there are often several versions of the same story. Selection file type icon file name description size revision time user. Browse anglo saxon period resources on teachers pay teachers, a marketplace trusted by millions of teachers for original educational resources. Anglosaxon literature and the epic stories were told orally in poem or song form most people could not read or write stories provided moral instruction anglosaxons spoke old english epic poetry was one of the most common genres of literature during the period. This table outlines key dates during the saxon period of british history, ad410 ad1066. Grand stone buildings, such as westminster abbey, replaced the wooden anglosaxon structures after the normans invaded in 1066.
Anglo saxon period literature free download as powerpoint presentation. Anglosaxons themed powerpoint template teacher made. The presentation introduces students to the common traits shared by epic heroes and directs them toward applying those traits to the character of beowulf as they rea. Anglosaxon poetry is the poetry of england attributed to the anglosaxons, northern germanic tribes who immigrated to england in the wake of the. The early anglo saxon period includes the creation of an english nation, with many of the aspects that survive today, including regional government of shires and hundreds. Well written, and nicely read by eleanor david, who is quite cheeky and funny in her reading. The basic knowledge in this handout is absolutely essential for an understanding of the literature of the period chiefly beowulf. The anglo saxons invade britain in the 5th century and ends in civil wars of the 15th century. The anglosaxons believed that wyrd or fate controlled lives.
Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. It ends with the battle of hastings where the french, under the leadership of william the conqueror invaded england. Period overview the anglo saxon period is usually considered to begin from around 410 following the withdrawal of the romans from britain, although some saxon incursions had taken place earlier. This editable powerpoint template can be used for your anglo saxons lessons simply enter the information for this topic into the slides and you have a brilliant powerpoint perfect. Tailored to the curriculum, this history resource takes pupils back in time to the anglosaxon period in british history. It ends with the battle of hastings where the french, under the leadership of william the conqueror invaded england anglosaxon literature few people read in this period oral tradition was performed andor. Anglosaxon period 449 bce 1066 ce anglosaxon england anglosaxon england you might like.
His most important work the colloquy tells about the triumph of christianity in england riddles. A major revival of learning takes place during these years. Anglo saxon chronicle ks2 powerpoint curriculum press. The years 4491485 were ten centuries defined by war.
Referring to pages 216 in the packet, answer the following questions concerning the anglo saxon period in literature. Anglosaxon women loved a bit of bling and often wore beaded necklaces, bracelets and rings, too. The anglosaxon period 4491066 anglosaxon life loyalty was key to the survival of your clan. Download our free anglo saxon comic primary resource.
His most important work the colloquy tells about the triumph of christianity in england. Tailored to the curriculum, this history resource takes pupils back in time to the anglo saxon period in british history. Jul 07, 2014 caedmon was the first poet to produce vivid christian verses in the anglosaxon tongue. Aelfric was the most notable writer of anglosaxon sermons. Important events in the first anglosaxon period 410450 angles and saxons invade from baltic shores of germany, and jutes invade from jutland peninsula in denmark, thus driving out the celts. A warriors success was measured in gifts from his leader and from fame of doing well in battle. Anglo saxon period 4491066 englandgreat britainunited kingdom the migrations of the invading peoples into england during the anglo saxon period the celts 4th. This is a ks2 literacy and history powerpoint presentation on anglo saxon chronicle. Find out about aspects of life in anglosaxon britain. Jun 29, 2006 an excellent introduction to the world of anglo saxon england. Anglosaxons resource pack download this is a unit of 10 history lessons for ks2, covering the anglosaxon topic. The biggest of the tribes were the angles and the saxons, hence the term anglosaxons. Middle ages free presentations in powerpoint format anglosaxons.
Beowulf anglo saxon period the anglo saxon period is the earliest recorded time period in. They drove the britons to the edges of the country, and imposed their rule on most of britain. Powerpoint presentation a brief history of english. It gives students background on the people who produced literature like beowulf, the wanderer. Use a separate sheet of paper to record your responses. Comitatus thanes, or warriors, swore loyalty to their king. Content the anglosaxon era anglosaxon religion anglosaxon language anglosaxon society anglosaxon literature 3. The angle, saxon, and jute tribes who invaded britain in the 5th and 6th centuries are. The anglo saxon period 4491066 britian invaded by germanic peoples arthurian legends arose trying to combat the invasion germanic tribes organized themselves into a confederation, the heptarchy anglo saxon culture changed over time seafarers practiced pagan religions became farmers who practiced christianity growth of christianity. In the box at top right, enter a year 450 for the beginnings or a range of years 871899 for king alfred the great, and press search.
East anglia, mercia, northumbria angleland england english. Caedmon was the first poet to produce vivid christian verses in the anglosaxon tongue. The anglosaxon literature handbook presents an accessible introduction to the surviving works of prose and poetry produced in anglosaxon england, from ad 4101066 makes anglosaxon literature accessible to modern readers helps readers to overcome the linguistic, aesthetic and cultural barriers to understanding and appreciating anglosaxon verse and prose. The anglosaxon period british literature hopkins who were the anglosaxons. An anglosaxon was to be loyal to his king no matter what. The anglosaxon settlement of england was no overnight affair. Beowulf and anglosaxon period information and questions. View homework help beowulf and anglo saxon powerpoint from science 2240 at jserra catholic high school. The powerpoint presentation provides students with an introduction to the history of the anglosaxon period and the epic poem beowulf. Saxon timeline key events during the saxon period of british history. This video covers the anglosaxon period of british history as it relates to old english literature.
The middle ages, norman conquest 1066, celts, vikings for kids. Presentation onanglosaxonperiod linkedin slideshare. Regia anglorum a brief history of anglosaxon england. Anglosaxon period the anglosaxon period is the earliest recorded time period in english history the anglosaxon period ranges from 4491066. Nine anglosaxon kingdoms eventually become the anglosaxon heptarchy england not unified or seven sovereign kingdoms. Ppt anglo saxons powerpoint presentation, free download. The powerpoint presentation provides students with an introduction to the history of the anglo saxon period and the epic poem beowulf. There are clearly some spurious attributions in it such as arthurs presence at mount.
Ppt anglosaxon period 4491066 powerpoint presentation. A free powerpoint ppt presentation displayed as a flash slide show on id. Duke william and his fleet cross the channel to pevensey. Period overview the anglosaxon period is usually considered to begin from around 410 following the withdrawal of the romans from britain, although some saxon incursions had taken place earlier. Ppt anglosaxon period powerpoint presentation free to. The anglosaxons split up into clans and principalities and imposed their traditions, including their warrior culture and language, on the land. Historically, the anglo saxon period denotes the period in britain between about 450 and 1066, after their initial settlement and up until the norman conquest. An excellent introduction to the world of anglo saxon england. Aelfric was the most notable writer of anglo saxon sermons. Anglo saxon art powerpoint anglo saxon era facts the anglo saxons were made of three tribes who arrived from europe.
Unfortunately, by the end of egberts reign, vikings had captured much of the kingdom vikings were scandinaviancalled norse because they had crossed the north seapredominantly danes. Beowulf and anglo saxon powerpoint beowulf anglosaxon. The anglosaxons anglosaxon england was born of warfare, remained forever a military society, and came to its end the anglosaxons. Heroes and heroism the epic hero defeats his enemies using physical strength skill as a warrior nobility of. Engage your students during remote learning with video readalouds. Be sure to respond in complete sentences and answer each question fully. Referring to pages 216 in the packet, answer the following questions concerning the anglosaxon period in literature. As kings the small kingdoms fought amongst each other until 829king egbert of wessex won control of all as kingdoms. The anglo saxons split up into clans and principalities and imposed their traditions, including their warrior culture and language, on the land.
The exeter book contains about a 100 anglo saxon riddles translated from latin. Download our free anglosaxon comic primary resource. Part of this timeline was taken from david nicolles 1984 book arthur and the anglo saxon wars. The biggest of the tribes were the angles and the saxons, hence the term anglo saxons. Ppt anglosaxon period powerpoint presentation, free. Not every year has an entry, so if youre looking for something in a given year and cant find it, try a range instead. This ks2history planning pack includes 10 detailed lessons plans, each with accompanying pupil resource sheets and powerpoint slides.
Content the anglo saxon era anglo saxon religion anglo saxon language anglo saxon society anglo saxon literature 3. They were very aggressive people and fought many battles during their rule over britain, including against each other. Anglosaxon historyanglosaxon history were members of the germanicwere members of the germanic tribes that settled in what is nowtribes that settled in what is now england in the a. Beowulf was the most famous story to come out of the anglosaxon era. Anglosaxon period 4491066 englandgreat britainunited kingdom the migrations of the invading peoples into england during the anglosaxon period the celts 4th. Historically, the anglosaxon period denotes the period in britain between about 450 and 1066, after their initial settlement and up until the norman conquest. The anglo saxons came from modernday areas of northern germany, southern denmark and the borders of the netherlands.