Escape from Pompeii extract by Isabel 3SB

Once Tranio and Livia had arrived in the town they saw a horrible sight before them. The once sunny sky had been concealed by thick, darkening clouds. Confused, all the towns people were rushing about in all different directions with all their most precious possessions. They could hear women and children sobbing and screaming while clutching each other's hands. Adults were frantically grabbing their loved ones. Volcanic rock rained from the sky.

Escape from Pompeii extract by Riaz 3SB

Frantically, Tranio clutched onto Livia’s hand. Worried, Livia coughed and they both dashed to the safest place they knew, the harbour.

They silently crept onto the cargo ship then they hid under some new rugs. They could feel the boat bobbing on the choppy water. Heartbroken, Livia said “Will we be safe?” thinking they were the only people left in Pompeii.

“I hope so.” whispered Tranio as a tear slowly rolled down his face.

It began to get airless and stuffy. Tired and heartbroken, they hugged each other tight and drifted off to sleep…

Tortuga by Ellie, 3SB

This piece of writing is based on the book, Tortuga by Paul Geraghty.

When Tortuga got onto the beautiful shore, the sky was as pretty as her. The soft sand wiggled through her warm trees. As the amazing, glimmery sunset reflected onto her solid shell, she could hear birds squawking in the sky so she looked up and there were white, evil birds. Slowly they pinched on one of her eggs. "Oh no!"she gasped. She was absolutely  mortified, so she snuggled down to get some sleep.

As morning came she found herself on a bright colourful cliff. Tortuga said, "How did I get here?" It was a mystery that was before her. The rocks by her feet were sharp and pointy and grey. Beside her was the most incredible waterfall she had ever seen, so she went onto a rock and had the time of her life until...

The rock that she was standing on broke! CRACK! It went tumbling down the waterfall. Tortuga went down the cliff! "Will this cliff go down forever?" she said, frightened.  Her body was shaking with fright.  The wind brushed against her pretty shell.  "Am I going to die?" she asked herself. 

 Suddenly, she stopped.  Tortuga thought she had landed but she hadn't gone to the forest floor.  She was on a rough, brown branch but she was only an inch away from the sand so she quickly jumped to the ground.

As she reached the soft, yellow sand, her tummy started to tickle.  Tortuga looked into the distance.  She saw a baby tortoise.  She was relieved that her baby wasn't hurt.  She scuttled off into the sunset and they lived happily ever after. 

Scary Story Starter by Ellie, 3SB

On a dark, gloomy night, I couldn't get to sleep so I got out of the house, put my bright, yellow coat on and I walked out to the lake.  The lake was foggy and I couldn't see a thing.  Suddenly, from out of the distance, was a big staircase and a strange man.  The man looked freaky.  He was coming towards me.  I could hear lightning in the sky.  An electric shock tingled down my spine. My heart was going wild. As the staircase came closer and closer, the more worried I got about what was going to happen.  I ran towards the bushes to hide but it was no use, the man followed everywhere I went. 

The Tree by Sammy, 3SB

A hollow tree stood directly in front of me.  There was a small opening at the back of the tree so I cleared away some thick ferns. Hesitantly, I clambered inside.  I started exploring cautiously.  I climbed on to a branch. I could feel damp as I clambered on to the middle.  The tree was gloomy. Sitting there on a tree, suddenly I realised how small I was compared to it.  I squeezed in through a dark, twisting, ante-tunnel and slid through the other side.  The ferns were covering the entrance like a den.  The small bird holes would be a perfect window.  It would be perfect for a look-out tower.  I went up to the top of the tree to see all the beautiful plants outside clinging to the leaves.  I wondered weather the aboriginal children played here 100 million years ago.  I went through the secret, rare tunnel and started exploring again.  I found a rather rare beetle.  It was black with yellow spots.  It was extraordinary.  Also, I spotted a spider with an unpleasant breath.  I went back up to the window.  

Sammy S

3SB

Vesuvius Eruption by Serena, 3SB

Without warning, Tranio and Livia stepped outside onto the horrifying streets.  They could see plooming ash clouds in the dark sky and forks of lightening were scaring the people away.  Silhouettes of birds were in the sky.  People were clutching onto their loved ones. Pumice was violently raining on them.  They could smell danger.  Curious and worried, they went further into the dusty street.  Sea salt was racing into their mouths.  Tranio could hear Livia's heart beat.  It was pounding like made.  Vesuivius was angry and vicious.  They could hear yelling and the hustle and bustle.  Mothers were looking for their children.  

The Harbour by Bea, 3SB

One day I was walking on the beach when I came across a harbour.  It was gloomy with a green sea and old, ragged fishing boats.  The sand was yellow with patches of green algae.  It was so windy that the palm trees swayed frantically back and forward.  They were so violent, they nearly knocked me over.  Behind the big, bushy palms you could just about see lots of little huts.  The sea was so green, it looked more like goo than sea.  The boats were swinging back and forward, like they were big dogs trying to escape their leads.  The boats were all full of fishing nets with holes in them. Nearly everything was old.

Just Write by Charley, 3SB

When I was out walking, I came across a small, dark cave.  Brave and curious, I peered in.  It was pitch black in there so it was hard to see.  But then in the corner of my eye I saw a tiny spark.

Fossil Poem by Charley, 3SB

The Snowman's Surprise by Hannah 3SB

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