Writing Sample / Example

Create a piece of writing based on a powerful memory.  Capture this memory in a short expressive piece of writing - like a photograph of your idea.

It could be a happy memory or something dangerous you have done.

You could write about your favourite place, food or a favourite activity.

Just choose something that you really have something to tell us about.

1. Talk / tell someone about your idea including details - blood, guts, heart-break, fear, joy!
2. Plan / list important words, draw a detailed picture, brainstorm, mind-map
3. Draft / write it all down - do your best - miss lines - circle possible spelling errors - include paragraphs
4. Edit / as much as you can - if you get to this stage

Finished by FRIDAY

 Going Down the Steep Hill

Blood pulsing at break neck speed. Feeling nervous. I edged slowly down the steep winding road.  My only life line, a single rope tied to the branch of a tree. I looked down. I was dizzlingly high up, I felt sick.

I couldn't  move, I was scared stiff. Then suddenly the sand under my feet started to shift, I was slipping!!!

I regained my balance, but I still felt petrified. Then I noticed people shouting behind me. Someone shouted, “hurry up!” For a moment I felt infuriated thinking, "they have no idea what it’s like being terrified of heights!"

I saw the beach just in front of me. I thought to myself, “you can do it - almost there.” When I finally got down I felt proud, relived 

and I 

couldn't

believe what I had just 

done. 

By Ruby

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