Year 5 Literacy

Over the course of the week, the children in Year 5 have been writing

a narrative based on the poem, 'The Highwayman.'

They created fantastic word banks and plans to help

them write these engaging pieces of narrative.

Have a look below to see some examples of Year 5's fantastic writing. 

Maple Class

The twisting, vibrant trees towered over him like soldiers and his heart skipped a beat.

However, he knew his destination... (Christian).

Bess, who had magnificent eyes that could hypnotise you,

peered at the puzzling stranger walking towards her.

The stranger glared at the young woman, who had a red ribbon

tied in her silky, black hair." (Sarah)

As the sun set and the moon rose, The Highwayman began his journey

down the bumpy, brittle road. The gentle swish of the wind twirled beneath

his feet and he was whistling a song it seemed that only birds could sing. (Chloe)

 It was a cold. gloomy night as the stars were diamonds

twinkling in the sky. The wind howled like a wolf seeking its prey.

Bang! As the thunder roared like a lion, the Highwayman finally arrived

at his destination. (Blake) 

The moon was a guardian guiding the lonely traveller

along the road. He knew his destination...the inn. As the mysterious,

misty sky shrouded over the inn, the Highwayman rode towards it. The floor

creaked as he climbed off his horse, shivers went up his spine. (Frankie) 

Willow

“I enjoyed this lesson because I learnt how to improve the direct

speech in my narrative!” Kerys, Willow

Redwood

"I can't believe I have written this!" - Lexie, Redwood 

"Viviana should be an author! That was amazing! " - Osayande, Redwood