Beowulf Persuasive Writing Unit - Year 5/6 - 2 weeks

Overview

This teaching resource is a two-week independent unit designed for Year 5/6 students, centered around the classic epic book “Beowulf.” The focus of the unit is to develop students’ persuasive writing skills through a creative and engaging project: advertising to the locals to come to the Mead Hall for delicious food. The unit incorporates the use of smart boards and learning ladders to structure lessons and support student learning.

Included

Smart Boards: Interactive lessons and activities for engaging students with the text and writing techniques.
Learning Ladders: Clear, step-by-step guides for students to follow in their persuasive writing process.
Worksheets and Handouts: Vocabulary exercises, sentence structure activities, and planning templates.

This unit not only aims to deepen students’ understanding of “Beowulf” but also enhances their writing skills in a fun and creative way, preparing them for more advanced writing tasks in the future.