William the Conqueror: A Short Biography with Student Activities

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William the Conqueror (1027-1087)

William, from Normandy, had to fight for everything from the time he was a little kid. He beat up everyone in Northern France before he invaded England in 1066, and won the Battle of Hastings, which made him the King of England. The poor old Saxons were pushed aside, and the French-speaking Normans took over. They built castles all over England, made everyone pay taxes and speak French.  Everyone was scared of old Bill - except his wife who was only one hundred and twenty centimetres tall.   

This digital publication is supplied in interactive PDF format with a school site licence to reproduce for hard copy use and electronic use on all devices. The purchase of one copy allows its use in the whole school forever! This is a new edition of William the Conqueror. All previous editions are out of print.

·       Read on an electronic book reader (Computer, iPad, Kindle, iPhone)

·       Print to read in hard copy

·       Make class sets (No restrictions!)

·       School site licence

Activities book (40 pages). School site licence. These resources can be used by teachers to encourage students to read widely and be inspired by the deeds of others.

• Reading and Comprehension Test
• Language Conventions Test
• Time Trial
• Crossword
• Interview
• Research activity
• Answers