These stories are the product of our first face to face 7-11 Wri�ng Group sessions a�er lockdown. The children decided that they wanted to do a spooky story based around Halloween and Bonfire Night. A�er choosing from several ideas, they developed a plan deciding the characters, plot and se�ng before working each week on developing a par�cular wri�ng technique: using adjec�ves, adverbs, similes, onomatopoeia, wri�ng dialogue etc. They then set about wri�ng the opening paragraph to their stories. The results are amazing, chilling, terrifying and astounding. They provide proof that lockdown has not diminished their imagina�ons, their wri�ng talent or their eagerness to engage, learn and (above all else) enjoy wri�ng. Wayne Cookson- The Studio Writes Facilitator
Violet’s Story - The Terrifying Circus! It was 1.00 am in Elkie’s house and she was sat wide awake in her bedroom; there was a spooky, frightening feeling in the room. She sat by the window while the thunder crashed against the wet, spooky house. All of a sudden she saw a bright beam of light go straight through her window! She passed out and fell to the floor… Suddenly she woke up in a large, terrifying mansion; a mysterious man walked in. “Stop. Don’t be afraid, I will take you back to your house,” he said in a stumbling voice. “Please don’t hurt me!” Elkie pleaded. “Ha ha! Shut up and come with me!” He took her outside and he told Elkie, “Get changed!” He held out a black cloak and a pair of gloomy, dark pants. With no other choice, Elkie got changed and headed in a truck with the mysterious man driving.
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