Alfred the Great: Asser's Life of King Alfred & Other Contemporary Sources Activities & Classroom Projects

Fun Classroom Activities

The 20 enjoyable, interactive classroom activities that are included will help your students understand the text in amusing ways. Fun Classroom Activities include group projects, games, critical thinking activities, brainstorming sessions, writing poems, drawing or sketching, and more that will allow your students to interact with each other, be creative, and ultimately grasp key concepts from the text by "doing" rather than simply studying.

1. Alfred's Family Tree

Create a family tree for King Alfred's family. Include his children in the family tree.

2. The Kingdom of King Alfred

Create a map of England at the time of King Alfred's death.

3. Battle Plan

Create a battle plan to deal with the Vikings during Alfred's reign.

4. The Alfred Jewel

Create a drawing (or sculpture) of the Alfred Jewel.

5. Goodbye, King Alfred

Write Alfred the Great's obituary.

6. The Book Cover

Design a book cover for...
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