BEOWULF Writing Unit - 10 Outstanding English Lessons

Enhance your KS2 English curriculum with this comprehensive 10-lesson writing unit based on the classic story of Beowulf. Developed by experienced literacy educators, this resource provides a structured and engaging approach to teaching writing skills while exploring the rich world of Anglo-Saxon literature.

What’s Inside:
✸ 10 Complete Lessons: Detailed lesson plans with clear objectives, activities, and questions to guide your teaching.
✸ Interactive PowerPoints: Support each lesson with visually engaging presentations.
✸ Differentiated Resources: Word banks, writing frames, and support sheets cater to various learning needs.
✸ Creative Writing Tasks: Students will write character descriptions, diary entries, setting descriptions, and even craft their own ending to the story.
✸ Skill-Building Focus: Develop key writing skills like descriptive language, character development, and narrative structure.
✸ Reading Comprehension Support: Questions and activities throughout the unit enhance reading comprehension and inference skills.
✸ Culminating Project: Students will create a class book showcasing their best writing.

Why Choose This Resource?
✸ Curriculum-Aligned: Supports KS2 English objectives, focusing on writing composition, vocabulary development, and reading comprehension.
✸ Cross-Curricular Connections: Enhances understanding of Anglo-Saxon history and literature.
✸ Ready-to-Use: Complete with lesson plans, PowerPoints, worksheets, and visual aids, saving you valuable prep time.
✸ Differentiated: Caters to a range of abilities, ensuring all students are challenged and supported.

Help your students develop their writing skills and explore the epic tale of Beowulf!

Ideal for: KS2 English, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Beowulf, Anglo-Saxons, Vikings, creative writing, descriptive writing, character development, setting descriptions, narrative writing, reading comprehension, history, mythology.