Anglo-Saxons (KS2 History)

Anglo-Saxons – KS2 History (Think, Talk, Explain, Learn)

A fully resourced Upper KS2 Anglo-Saxons lesson designed to build secure historical knowledge through structured discussion and reasoning.

Using the Think, Talk, Explain, Learn approach, pupils explore who the Anglo-Saxons were, why they came to Britain after the Roman withdrawal, and what evidence such as settlements, artefacts, and manuscripts tells us about their beliefs, culture, and way of life. Carefully sequenced tasks and discussion prompts help pupils address misconceptions and develop historical explanations.

Includes:
• Editable PowerPoint lesson
• Discussion, reasoning, and challenge tasks
• Printable quiz t
• Pupil-friendly glossary
• National Curriculum–aligned Teacher Guide with answers

✔ Ideal for Year 5 or Year 6
✔ Minimal preparation – ready to teach
✔ Whole-School Licence: reuse every year and share freely within your school

Part of a 9-topic KS2 History series