Anglo-Saxon

Anglo Saxons Story Maker

Anglo Saxons Story Maker

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The Anglo-Saxons
It’s time to write a Saxon story. King Alfred is on the run. Will he escape from his sworn enemies – the invading Vikings? You decide!

Resources to print for this activity:
Printable Writing Frames (pdf)

Download writing frame (Easy)
Download writing frame (Medium)

Printable Page Boarders (pdf)

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⊕ Go through the steps below to create your story…

1. Choose a name for your first character (Saxon male names)

  • Alfred (King of the Saxons)
  • Edwin
  • Harold
  • Wulfric


2. Choose a name for your second character (names for Saxon women or girls)

  • Gunnhild
  • Aldith
  • Cynewise
  • Tate


3. Choose a Viking character to be in the story… (The invading Vikings were the enemies of the Anglo-Saxons)

Just choose one Viking for now – fewer characters at the start makes planning easier.

  • Astrid
  • Ingrid
  • Berta
  • Guthrum (Viking king)
  • Halfdan
  • Magnus
  • Vidar


4. Where does your story start?

  • A shepherd’s hut (where King Alfred is said to have burnt the cakes)
  • The marshes (a great hiding place)
  • The battlefield (the two sides fought at Edington in 878 AD)
  • The watch tower


5. Choose two things to be in the story…

  • Some burnt cakes
  • An axe
  • A bow
  • A shield
  • A kidnapping
  • A sword
  • A message
  • An army


6. Write the story from the most exciting part!