Friday 3rd April 2020

LO: To write an adventure story

Story starter!

When he closed his eyes and drifted off to sleep, his real life began. Every night his dreams would take him on the greatest adventures. It was when he was asleep that he felt most awake, most alive…

The giant fan whirred furiously. He pulled on the flying jacket, placed the goggles onto his head, and gripped the cardboard box for dear life. This was to be another of his incredible adventures, and he couldn’t wait to find out where it would take him…

Use the checklist to help you.

openers

expanded noun phrases

ambitious vocabulary

synonyms for said

Without a moment’s hesitation,

wide-eyed in the strong breeze

hurtling

bellowed

As the golden clouds darkened,

fast-moving blades whirled rapidly

exhilarated

barked

Despite being pursued,

with bony-white knuckles gripped tightly

unwavering

raged

Like a bullet through the air,

piercing amber eyes fixed ahead

atmosphere

sniggered

Remember to use paragraphs, a mix of long and short sentences, new line for new speaker.