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.
 
This lesson is part of the KS2History Anglo-Saxons Planning Pack for KS2.