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Alfred & the DanesGrade 5grammar Stage

KING ALFRED IN THE COWHERD'S COTTAGE

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What You'll Learn

1

Comprehension

Notes Alfred won England's first great sea battle in 875 A.D.

2

Cause & Consequence

Explains Alfred was hiding because he was defeated and had few followers left

3

Significance

Understands this was Alfred's lowest point—a king without a kingdom

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