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This nonfiction resource introduces students to Harald's early life, his time as a warrior in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eByzantine Empire\u003c\/strong\u003e, his reign as King of Norway, his invasion of England, and the Battle of Stamford Bridge, which is often considered the end of the Viking Age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarald Hardrada reading comprehension packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eincludes a detailed informational text alongside a variety of engaging activities. 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Students read the informational text before completing the comprehension, grammar, and extension activities using evidence from the passage. 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