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STAGE 4 Unit focus: Persuasive Texts Text focus: Information Text Visit Warwickshire With history, culture and countryside, Warwickshire is a county that deserves to be the star of th...

STAGE 4 Unit focus: Persuasive Texts Text focus: Information Text Visit Warwickshire With history, culture and countryside, Warwickshire is a county that deserves to be the star of the show. What’s more, its location in the Midlands makes it easy to get to from the rest of the country. So why not whisk yourself to Warwickshire this summer and see what it has to offer? Warwick Warwick Castle, on the banks of the River Avon, will be top of the list for many history lovers. It has over 1000 years of history within its walls. Explore the towers and great halls. Climb the ramparts and step back in time with the help of lifelike waxworks. This is a day out for all the family with live displays including birds of prey and jousting. There’s also a playground for the kids. Beyond the castle walls lies the old market town of Warwick with its shops, cafes and parks. Look out for special events such as the Warwick Food Festival or the ever- popular Folk festival in the summer. Looking for more? Why not follow in Queen Elizabeth I’s footsteps by paying a visit to Kenilworth Castle, a mere 15 minutes from Warwick? The ruins are alive with stories and atmosphere and there’s plenty to explore. Stratford Every theatre-lover should pay a visit to Stratford once in their lifetime. This beautiful Warwickshire town was the birthplace of the great bard William Shakespeare. Visit the house where he was born to learn about his early life. Then wander through the home and tranquil gardens of Anne Hathaway’s cottage, the woman he married. In the evening, after some fine dining at one of Stratford’s many restaurants, it’s time to see one of his plays. The Royal Shakespeare Company is world-famous for its productions. In Stratford, they perform in three venues: the main Royal Shakespeare Theatre, the popular Swan Theatre and the small intimate space called simply The Other Place. Looking for more? Nearby Charlecote Park is a beautiful house and deer park which claims its own link to the bard. The story goes that young William was forced to flee all resources ©2023 Literacy Shed http://www.literacyshedplus.com Stratford when he was caught poaching deer from Charlecote! The Cotswolds The Cotswolds is a peaceful rural area extending from Warwickshire into the surrounding counties. Gently rolling countryside is dotted with honey-coloured villages. It is the perfect place for walkers. It boasts delicious local food and countless pubs, cafes and restaurants to tickle your taste buds. At the end of a day of fresh air, relax in one of the plentiful accommodation options on offer. Looking for more? Hardcore hikers could tackle the hundred-mile Centenary Way. This route winds through the county from north to south. After all, what better way to get to know the landscape than on foot? RETRIEVAL FOCUS 1. What live displays are there at Warwick Castle? 2. Which monarch is linked to Kenilworth Castle? 3. Who is the bard? 4. What are the 3 theatres of the Royal Shakespeare Company? 5. How long is the Centenary Way? VIPERS QUESTIONS E Can you find two examples of commands used to persuade the reader? V What does the word mere tell us about the distance between Warwick and Kenilworth? V What does the phrase gently rolling mean in this text? V Find two words in the section about the Cotswolds that means a lot. E Find examples of how the writer has used exaggeration when describing the Cotswolds. all resources ©2023 Literacy Shed http://www.literacyshedplus.com