Analyse Lesson 6
Sentence Accuracy
Sentence Accuracy
Quick Build: single-clause sentence
Verb
was chosen
Who/What
she
Sentence
She was chosen.
Add Detail: conjunctions
when
_______
She couldn't believe it
she was chosen.
Re-read
Build
she was chosen.
when
_______
She couldn't believe it
___________________________________________________________________________
Check
My turn to write the sentence.
Listen to my writer's voice.
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Your turn to write a sentence.
Write?
Dictate?
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Combine?
Fix?
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Quick Build: single-clause sentence
were
Verb
Who/What
tasks
Sentence
The tasks were difficult.
Add Detail: Plural and Possessive -s
servant girl's tasks
______
were difficult.
The
Re-read
Build
servant girl's tasks
______
were difficult.
The
___________________________________________________________________________
Check
My turn to write the sentence.
Listen to my writer's voice.
Let me hide it!Now your turn.
Your turn to write a sentence.
Write?
Dictate?
Adapt/Extend?
Combine?
Fix?
Use your Sentence Checker
Sentence time over! Click to move on.
Let's take a quick look at how the Example Text is presented and the features it has.
The Example Text has...
Paragraphs
Title
Past tense
Describing characters
Third person
Text structure
Features
The Chariot-racing Champion
Xander lived in the revered, majestic city of Athens. Athletics Day had arrived and he knew he would have to demonstrate his strengths to the masters. In Greece, all boys’ athletic training began when they were young, but Xander had never been interested. Unlike the other lads, he preferred to spend time caring for the stable horses. He was a quiet, thoughtful child and he marvelled at the power of the mighty animals he looked after. Preparing for the upcoming races, the boy hurried to harness the horses. He continued his task from inside the chariot and pretended he hadn’t heard his peers’ voices behind him.
Paragraph
Title
Past tense
Describing characters
Third person
Click on / Click off
Can I find and discuss Writer’s
Knowledge 5-8 in the Example Text?
Writer's Knowledge
Speech punctuation
Verbs to show feelings
Expanded noun phrases
Words and phrases for excitement
Let's work in:
Stations
Pairs
Groups
Speech punctuation
Let me show you
Let's add the missing speech punctuation.
Look at him go someone shouted.
He roared Keep going, we’re nearly there!
You truly are a natural his master remarked.
Reveal
Speech punctuation
Let's find and discuss
With only weeks to prepare, he arrived with the stablemaster at the edge of the city walls. They gazed over the giant, empty stadium before them, stunned and lost for words. Xander could not believe that he would soon be racing in a place of such magnificent grandeur. The mighty mountains watched over him through the sweltering heat of the cloud-dotted sky. Each day he trained, the boy slowly became used to the pull of the horses against the gritty sand. He learned the swerve of their power within his grasp. “You truly are a natural,” his master remarked.
Reveal
Replace?
Remove?
Feel
Imagine
Your Turn: Which paragraphs will you look at?
Speech punctuation
Imagine Feel Replace? Remove?
Reveal
Writer's Knowledge
Speech punctuation
Verbs to show feelings
Expanded noun phrases
Words and phrases for excitement
Expanded noun phrases
Let me show you
Swap the adjectives to see how it changes the description of the setting.
cloud-dotted
majestic
sweltering
the __________ city of Athens
the __________ sky above them
the ___________ heat of the sun
Expanded noun phrases
Let's find and discuss
Xander lived in the revered, majestic city of Athens. Athletics Day had arrived and he knew he would have to demonstrate his strengths to the masters. In Greece, all boys’ athletic training began when they were young, but Xander had never been interested. Unlike the other lads, he preferred to spend time caring for the stable horses. He was a quiet, thoughtful child and he marvelled at the power of the mighty animals he looked after. Preparing for the upcoming races, the boy hurried to harness the horses. He continued his task from inside the chariot and pretended he hadn’t heard his peers’ voices behind him.
Reveal
Replace?
Remove?
Feel
Imagine
Your Turn: Which paragraphs will you look at?
Expanded noun phrases
Imagine Feel Replace? Remove?
Reveal
Writer's Knowledge
Speech punctuation
Verbs to show feelings
Expanded noun phrases
Words and phrases for excitement
Verbs to show feelings
Let me show you
Drag the verbs that best show how the character is feeling into his chariot.
he marvelled at the power
he was a child
reins stretched
he roared
heart thudding in fear
Reveal
Verbs to show feelings
Let's find and discuss
After weeks of intense training, the Olympic games were about to begin. The stadium was now bustling with an excited crowd. Every space was packed out with an audience of thousands. Xander felt the pressure building as the spectators’ eyes fell upon him. He breathed in deeply and gripped onto the reins with confidence. After a moment of silence, the whip cracked and he zoomed onwards. The thrill of the race danced through him as his chariot moved faster and faster. He roared, “Keep going, we’re nearly there!” as the horses galloped ahead of the others. There was only one chariot left in front of him.
Reveal
Replace?
Remove?
Feel
Imagine
Your Turn: Which paragraphs will you look at?
Verbs to show feelings
Imagine Feel Replace? Remove?
Reveal
Writer's Knowledge
Speech punctuation
Verbs to show feelings
Expanded noun phrases
Words and phrases for excitement
Words and phrases for excitement
Let me show you
Drag the best words and phrases for creating excitement into the stadium.
the chariot moved faster and faster
bored
tired and sleepy
he lived in Athens
the thrill of the race
exhilarated
Reveal
Words and phrases for excitement
Let's find and discuss
After weeks of intense training, the Olympic games were about to begin. The stadium was now bustling with an excited crowd. Every space was packed out with an audience of thousands. Xander felt the pressure building as the spectators’ eyes fell upon him. He breathed in deeply and gripped onto the reins with confidence. After a moment of silence, the whip cracked and he zoomed onwards. The thrill of the race danced through him as his chariot moved faster and faster. He roared, “Keep going, we’re nearly there!” as the horses galloped ahead of the others. There was only one chariot left in front of him.
Reveal
Replace?
Remove?
Feel
Imagine
Your Turn: Which paragraphs will you look at?
Words and phrases for excitement
Imagine Feel Replace? Remove?
Reveal
Question Quiz Time
Secret Selector
Team Competition
How will we answer our questions today?
Vote
ThumbsUp
ThinkPair Share
Bob Up
Which One's Right?
Which one shows speech punctuated correctly?
A “Xander called out,” Wait, you’re not ready yet!
B “Xander called out, Wait, you’re not ready yet!”
C Xander called out “Wait you’re not ready yet”
D Xander called out, “Wait, you’re not ready yet!”
Picture Me
Which image best shows this noun phrase? ‘the swerve of their power within his grasp’
Yes or No?Do these contain verbs to show how the character is feeling?
A he panicked
Yes
No
B heart thudding in fear
Yes
No
C audience of thousands
Yes
No
D gripped onto the reins
Yes
No
Odd One Out
Which of these phrases do not create excitement?
B the thrill of the race
A power rippling through him
C such magnificent grandeur
D faster and faster
Can I find and discuss Writer’s Knowledge 5-8 in the Example Text?
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Suddenly, he heard an alarmed squeal. The horses’ reins were stretched too tightly and they were pulling forward. Xander called out, “Wait, you’re not ready yet!” It was too late. Without a moment to think, the horses had taken off down the dusty lane with the boy still in the chariot. He panicked, breath lost and heart thudding in fear. Grabbing onto the reins and flicking them only made the horses gallop faster. They hurled around a corner as he tried to guide them back towards the stables. “Look at him go,” someone shouted. Exhilarated, Xander finally managed to pull the horses to a stop. The stablemaster patted him on the back and admitted, “It appears you have a secret talent, young man. Tomorrow, I shall travel with you to the stadium and train you for the races!”
when
_______
She couldn't believe it
she was chosen.
Xander lived in the revered, majestic city of Athens. Athletics Day had arrived and he knew he would have to demonstrate his strengths to the masters. In Greece, all boys’ athletic training began when they were young, but Xander had never been interested. Unlike the other lads, he preferred to spend time caring for the stable horses. He was a quiet, thoughtful child and he marvelled at the power of the mighty animals he looked after. Preparing for the upcoming races, the boy hurried to harness the horses. He continued his task from inside the chariot and pretended he hadn’t heard his peers’ voices behind him.
Xander lived in the revered, majestic city of Athens. Athletics Day had arrived and he knew he would have to demonstrate his strengths to the masters. In Greece, all boys’ athletic training began when they were young, but Xander had never been interested. Unlike the other lads, he preferred to spend time caring for the stable horses. He was a quiet, thoughtful child and he marvelled at the power of the mighty animals he looked after. Preparing for the upcoming races, the boy hurried to harness the horses. He continued his task from inside the chariot and pretended he hadn’t heard his peers’ voices behind him.
With power rippling through him, Xander shook the reins, willing his horses forwards. His chariot darted forward, past the other racer and broke through the finish line. He had won the race! The crowd exploded into a roaring cheer that echoed for miles around. Xander was the chariot-racing champion and all of Olympia knew it.
he marvelled at the power
heart thudding in fear
he roared
After weeks of intense training, the Olympic games were about to begin. The stadium was now bustling with an excited crowd. Every space was packed out with an audience of thousands. Xander felt the pressure building as the spectators’ eyes fell upon him. He breathed in deeply and gripped onto the reins with confidence. After a moment of silence, the whip cracked and he zoomed onwards. The thrill of the race danced through him as his chariot moved faster and faster. He roared, “Keep going, we’re nearly there!” as the horses galloped ahead of the others. There was only one chariot left in front of him.
With power rippling through him, Xander shook the reins, willing his horses forwards. His chariot darted forward, past the other racer and broke through the finish line. He had won the race! The crowd exploded into a roaring cheer that echoed for miles around. Xander was the chariot-racing champion and all of Olympia knew it.
the chariot moved faster and faster
exhilarated
the thrill of the race
“Look at him go,” someone shouted.
He roared, “Keep going, we’re nearly there!”
“You truly are a natural,” his master remarked.
Suddenly, he heard an alarmed squeal. The horses’ reins were stretched too tightly and they were pulling forward. Xander called out, “Wait, you’re not ready yet!” It was too late. Without a moment to think, the horses had taken off down the dusty lane with the boy still in the chariot. He panicked, breath lost and heart thudding in fear. Grabbing onto the reins and flicking them only made the horses gallop faster. They hurled around a corner as he tried to guide them back towards the stables. “Look at him go,” someone shouted. Exhilarated, Xander finally managed to pull the horses to a stop. The stablemaster patted him on the back and admitted, “It appears you have a secret talent, young man. Tomorrow, I shall travel with you to the stadium and train you for the races!”
With power rippling through him, Xander shook the reins, willing his horses forwards. His chariot darted forward, past the other racer and broke through the finish line. He had won the race! The crowd exploded into a roaring cheer that echoed for miles around. Xander was the chariot-racing champion and all of Olympia knew it.
With only weeks to prepare, he arrived with the stablemaster at the edge of the city walls. They gazed over the giant, empty stadium before them, stunned and lost for words. Xander could not believe that he would soon be racing in a place of such magnificent grandeur. The mighty mountains watched over him through the sweltering heat of the cloud-dotted sky. Each day he trained, the boy slowly became used to the pull of the horses against the gritty sand. He learned the swerve of their power within his grasp. “You truly are a natural,” his master remarked.
servant girl's tasks
______
were difficult.
The
Xander lived in the revered, majestic city of Athens. Athletics Day had arrived and he knew he would have to demonstrate his strengths to the masters. In Greece, all boys’ athletic training began when they were young, but Xander had never been interested. Unlike the other lads, he preferred to spend time caring for the stable horses. He was a quiet, thoughtful child and he marvelled at the power of the mighty animals he looked after. Preparing for the upcoming races, the boy hurried to harness the horses. He continued his task from inside the chariot and pretended he hadn’t heard his peers’ voices behind him.
With only weeks to prepare, he arrived with the stablemaster at the edge of the city walls. They gazed over the giant, empty stadium before them, stunned and lost for words. Xander could not believe that he would soon be racing in a place of such magnificent grandeur. The mighty mountains watched over him through the sweltering heat of the cloud-dotted sky. Each day he trained, the boy slowly became used to the pull of the horses against the gritty sand. He learned the swerve of their power within his grasp. “You truly are a natural,” his master remarked.
Suddenly, he heard an alarmed squeal. The horses’ reins were stretched too tightly and they were pulling forward. Xander called out, “Wait, you’re not ready yet!” It was too late. Without a moment to think, the horses had taken off down the dusty lane with the boy still in the chariot. He panicked, breath lost and heart thudding in fear. Grabbing onto the reins and flicking them only made the horses gallop faster. They hurled around a corner as he tried to guide them back towards the stables. “Look at him go,” someone shouted. Exhilarated, Xander finally managed to pull the horses to a stop. The stablemaster patted him on the back and admitted, “It appears you have a secret talent, young man. Tomorrow, I shall travel with you to the stadium and train you for the races!”
Suddenly, he heard an alarmed squeal. The horses’ reins were stretched too tightly and they were pulling forward. Xander called out, “Wait, you’re not ready yet!” It was too late. Without a moment to think, the horses had taken off down the dusty lane with the boy still in the chariot. He panicked, breath lost and heart thudding in fear. Grabbing onto the reins and flicking them only made the horses gallop faster. They hurled around a corner as he tried to guide them back towards the stables. “Look at him go,” someone shouted. Exhilarated, Xander finally managed to pull the horses to a stop. The stablemaster patted him on the back and admitted, “It appears you have a secret talent, young man. Tomorrow, I shall travel with you to the stadium and train you for the races!”
With power rippling through him, Xander shook the reins, willing his horses forwards. His chariot darted forward, past the other racer and broke through the finish line. He had won the race! The crowd exploded into a roaring cheer that echoed for miles around. Xander was the chariot-racing champion and all of Olympia knew it.
With only weeks to prepare, he arrived with the stablemaster at the edge of the city walls. They gazed over the giant, empty stadium before them, stunned and lost for words. Xander could not believe that he would soon be racing in a place of such magnificent grandeur. The mighty mountains watched over him through the sweltering heat of the cloud-dotted sky. Each day he trained, the boy slowly became used to the pull of the horses against the gritty sand. He learned the swerve of their power within his grasp. “You truly are a natural,” his master remarked.
After weeks of intense training, the Olympic games were about to begin. The stadium was now bustling with an excited crowd. Every space was packed out with an audience of thousands. Xander felt the pressure building as the spectators’ eyes fell upon him. He breathed in deeply and gripped onto the reins with confidence. After a moment of silence, the whip cracked and he zoomed onwards. The thrill of the race danced through him as his chariot moved faster and faster. He roared, “Keep going, we’re nearly there!” as the horses galloped ahead of the others. There was only one chariot left in front of him.
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Analyse Lesson 6
Sentence Accuracy
Sentence Accuracy
Quick Build: single-clause sentence
Verb
was chosen
Who/What
she
Sentence
She was chosen.
Add Detail: conjunctions
when
_______
She couldn't believe it
she was chosen.
Re-read
Build
she was chosen.
when
_______
She couldn't believe it
___________________________________________________________________________
Check
My turn to write the sentence.
Listen to my writer's voice.
Let me hide it!Now your turn.
Your turn to write a sentence.
Write?
Dictate?
Adapt/Extend?
Combine?
Fix?
Use your Sentence Checker
Sentence time over! Click to move on.
Quick Build: single-clause sentence
were
Verb
Who/What
tasks
Sentence
The tasks were difficult.
Add Detail: Plural and Possessive -s
servant girl's tasks
______
were difficult.
The
Re-read
Build
servant girl's tasks
______
were difficult.
The
___________________________________________________________________________
Check
My turn to write the sentence.
Listen to my writer's voice.
Let me hide it!Now your turn.
Your turn to write a sentence.
Write?
Dictate?
Adapt/Extend?
Combine?
Fix?
Use your Sentence Checker
Sentence time over! Click to move on.
Let's take a quick look at how the Example Text is presented and the features it has.
The Example Text has...
Paragraphs
Title
Past tense
Describing characters
Third person
Text structure
Features
The Chariot-racing Champion
Xander lived in the revered, majestic city of Athens. Athletics Day had arrived and he knew he would have to demonstrate his strengths to the masters. In Greece, all boys’ athletic training began when they were young, but Xander had never been interested. Unlike the other lads, he preferred to spend time caring for the stable horses. He was a quiet, thoughtful child and he marvelled at the power of the mighty animals he looked after. Preparing for the upcoming races, the boy hurried to harness the horses. He continued his task from inside the chariot and pretended he hadn’t heard his peers’ voices behind him.
Paragraph
Title
Past tense
Describing characters
Third person
Click on / Click off
Can I find and discuss Writer’s Knowledge 5-8 in the Example Text?
Writer's Knowledge
Speech punctuation
Verbs to show feelings
Expanded noun phrases
Words and phrases for excitement
Let's work in:
Stations
Pairs
Groups
Speech punctuation
Let me show you
Let's add the missing speech punctuation.
Look at him go someone shouted.
He roared Keep going, we’re nearly there!
You truly are a natural his master remarked.
Reveal
Speech punctuation
Let's find and discuss
With only weeks to prepare, he arrived with the stablemaster at the edge of the city walls. They gazed over the giant, empty stadium before them, stunned and lost for words. Xander could not believe that he would soon be racing in a place of such magnificent grandeur. The mighty mountains watched over him through the sweltering heat of the cloud-dotted sky. Each day he trained, the boy slowly became used to the pull of the horses against the gritty sand. He learned the swerve of their power within his grasp. “You truly are a natural,” his master remarked.
Reveal
Replace?
Remove?
Feel
Imagine
Your Turn: Which paragraphs will you look at?
Speech punctuation
Imagine Feel Replace? Remove?
Reveal
Writer's Knowledge
Speech punctuation
Verbs to show feelings
Expanded noun phrases
Words and phrases for excitement
Expanded noun phrases
Let me show you
Swap the adjectives to see how it changes the description of the setting.
cloud-dotted
majestic
sweltering
the __________ city of Athens
the __________ sky above them
the ___________ heat of the sun
Expanded noun phrases
Let's find and discuss
Xander lived in the revered, majestic city of Athens. Athletics Day had arrived and he knew he would have to demonstrate his strengths to the masters. In Greece, all boys’ athletic training began when they were young, but Xander had never been interested. Unlike the other lads, he preferred to spend time caring for the stable horses. He was a quiet, thoughtful child and he marvelled at the power of the mighty animals he looked after. Preparing for the upcoming races, the boy hurried to harness the horses. He continued his task from inside the chariot and pretended he hadn’t heard his peers’ voices behind him.
Reveal
Replace?
Remove?
Feel
Imagine
Your Turn: Which paragraphs will you look at?
Expanded noun phrases
Imagine Feel Replace? Remove?
Reveal
Writer's Knowledge
Speech punctuation
Verbs to show feelings
Expanded noun phrases
Words and phrases for excitement
Verbs to show feelings
Let me show you
Drag the verbs that best show how the character is feeling into his chariot.
he marvelled at the power
he was a child
reins stretched
he roared
heart thudding in fear
Reveal
Verbs to show feelings
Let's find and discuss
After weeks of intense training, the Olympic games were about to begin. The stadium was now bustling with an excited crowd. Every space was packed out with an audience of thousands. Xander felt the pressure building as the spectators’ eyes fell upon him. He breathed in deeply and gripped onto the reins with confidence. After a moment of silence, the whip cracked and he zoomed onwards. The thrill of the race danced through him as his chariot moved faster and faster. He roared, “Keep going, we’re nearly there!” as the horses galloped ahead of the others. There was only one chariot left in front of him.
Reveal
Replace?
Remove?
Feel
Imagine
Your Turn: Which paragraphs will you look at?
Verbs to show feelings
Imagine Feel Replace? Remove?
Reveal
Writer's Knowledge
Speech punctuation
Verbs to show feelings
Expanded noun phrases
Words and phrases for excitement
Words and phrases for excitement
Let me show you
Drag the best words and phrases for creating excitement into the stadium.
the chariot moved faster and faster
bored
tired and sleepy
he lived in Athens
the thrill of the race
exhilarated
Reveal
Words and phrases for excitement
Let's find and discuss
After weeks of intense training, the Olympic games were about to begin. The stadium was now bustling with an excited crowd. Every space was packed out with an audience of thousands. Xander felt the pressure building as the spectators’ eyes fell upon him. He breathed in deeply and gripped onto the reins with confidence. After a moment of silence, the whip cracked and he zoomed onwards. The thrill of the race danced through him as his chariot moved faster and faster. He roared, “Keep going, we’re nearly there!” as the horses galloped ahead of the others. There was only one chariot left in front of him.
Reveal
Replace?
Remove?
Feel
Imagine
Your Turn: Which paragraphs will you look at?
Words and phrases for excitement
Imagine Feel Replace? Remove?
Reveal
Question Quiz Time
Secret Selector
Team Competition
How will we answer our questions today?
Vote
ThumbsUp
ThinkPair Share
Bob Up
Which One's Right?
Which one shows speech punctuated correctly?
A “Xander called out,” Wait, you’re not ready yet!
B “Xander called out, Wait, you’re not ready yet!”
C Xander called out “Wait you’re not ready yet”
D Xander called out, “Wait, you’re not ready yet!”
Picture Me
Which image best shows this noun phrase? ‘the swerve of their power within his grasp’
Yes or No?Do these contain verbs to show how the character is feeling?
A he panicked
Yes
No
B heart thudding in fear
Yes
No
C audience of thousands
Yes
No
D gripped onto the reins
Yes
No
Odd One Out
Which of these phrases do not create excitement?
B the thrill of the race
A power rippling through him
C such magnificent grandeur
D faster and faster
Can I find and discuss Writer’s Knowledge 5-8 in the Example Text?
CEW
Handwriting
Writing Effects
Spelling
Ideas
Other...
Feedback: Who did what well?
Suddenly, he heard an alarmed squeal. The horses’ reins were stretched too tightly and they were pulling forward. Xander called out, “Wait, you’re not ready yet!” It was too late. Without a moment to think, the horses had taken off down the dusty lane with the boy still in the chariot. He panicked, breath lost and heart thudding in fear. Grabbing onto the reins and flicking them only made the horses gallop faster. They hurled around a corner as he tried to guide them back towards the stables. “Look at him go,” someone shouted. Exhilarated, Xander finally managed to pull the horses to a stop. The stablemaster patted him on the back and admitted, “It appears you have a secret talent, young man. Tomorrow, I shall travel with you to the stadium and train you for the races!”
when
_______
She couldn't believe it
she was chosen.
Xander lived in the revered, majestic city of Athens. Athletics Day had arrived and he knew he would have to demonstrate his strengths to the masters. In Greece, all boys’ athletic training began when they were young, but Xander had never been interested. Unlike the other lads, he preferred to spend time caring for the stable horses. He was a quiet, thoughtful child and he marvelled at the power of the mighty animals he looked after. Preparing for the upcoming races, the boy hurried to harness the horses. He continued his task from inside the chariot and pretended he hadn’t heard his peers’ voices behind him.
Xander lived in the revered, majestic city of Athens. Athletics Day had arrived and he knew he would have to demonstrate his strengths to the masters. In Greece, all boys’ athletic training began when they were young, but Xander had never been interested. Unlike the other lads, he preferred to spend time caring for the stable horses. He was a quiet, thoughtful child and he marvelled at the power of the mighty animals he looked after. Preparing for the upcoming races, the boy hurried to harness the horses. He continued his task from inside the chariot and pretended he hadn’t heard his peers’ voices behind him.
With power rippling through him, Xander shook the reins, willing his horses forwards. His chariot darted forward, past the other racer and broke through the finish line. He had won the race! The crowd exploded into a roaring cheer that echoed for miles around. Xander was the chariot-racing champion and all of Olympia knew it.
he marvelled at the power
heart thudding in fear
he roared
After weeks of intense training, the Olympic games were about to begin. The stadium was now bustling with an excited crowd. Every space was packed out with an audience of thousands. Xander felt the pressure building as the spectators’ eyes fell upon him. He breathed in deeply and gripped onto the reins with confidence. After a moment of silence, the whip cracked and he zoomed onwards. The thrill of the race danced through him as his chariot moved faster and faster. He roared, “Keep going, we’re nearly there!” as the horses galloped ahead of the others. There was only one chariot left in front of him.
With power rippling through him, Xander shook the reins, willing his horses forwards. His chariot darted forward, past the other racer and broke through the finish line. He had won the race! The crowd exploded into a roaring cheer that echoed for miles around. Xander was the chariot-racing champion and all of Olympia knew it.
the chariot moved faster and faster
exhilarated
the thrill of the race
“Look at him go,” someone shouted.
He roared, “Keep going, we’re nearly there!”
“You truly are a natural,” his master remarked.
Suddenly, he heard an alarmed squeal. The horses’ reins were stretched too tightly and they were pulling forward. Xander called out, “Wait, you’re not ready yet!” It was too late. Without a moment to think, the horses had taken off down the dusty lane with the boy still in the chariot. He panicked, breath lost and heart thudding in fear. Grabbing onto the reins and flicking them only made the horses gallop faster. They hurled around a corner as he tried to guide them back towards the stables. “Look at him go,” someone shouted. Exhilarated, Xander finally managed to pull the horses to a stop. The stablemaster patted him on the back and admitted, “It appears you have a secret talent, young man. Tomorrow, I shall travel with you to the stadium and train you for the races!”
With power rippling through him, Xander shook the reins, willing his horses forwards. His chariot darted forward, past the other racer and broke through the finish line. He had won the race! The crowd exploded into a roaring cheer that echoed for miles around. Xander was the chariot-racing champion and all of Olympia knew it.
With only weeks to prepare, he arrived with the stablemaster at the edge of the city walls. They gazed over the giant, empty stadium before them, stunned and lost for words. Xander could not believe that he would soon be racing in a place of such magnificent grandeur. The mighty mountains watched over him through the sweltering heat of the cloud-dotted sky. Each day he trained, the boy slowly became used to the pull of the horses against the gritty sand. He learned the swerve of their power within his grasp. “You truly are a natural,” his master remarked.
servant girl's tasks
______
were difficult.
The
Xander lived in the revered, majestic city of Athens. Athletics Day had arrived and he knew he would have to demonstrate his strengths to the masters. In Greece, all boys’ athletic training began when they were young, but Xander had never been interested. Unlike the other lads, he preferred to spend time caring for the stable horses. He was a quiet, thoughtful child and he marvelled at the power of the mighty animals he looked after. Preparing for the upcoming races, the boy hurried to harness the horses. He continued his task from inside the chariot and pretended he hadn’t heard his peers’ voices behind him.
With only weeks to prepare, he arrived with the stablemaster at the edge of the city walls. They gazed over the giant, empty stadium before them, stunned and lost for words. Xander could not believe that he would soon be racing in a place of such magnificent grandeur. The mighty mountains watched over him through the sweltering heat of the cloud-dotted sky. Each day he trained, the boy slowly became used to the pull of the horses against the gritty sand. He learned the swerve of their power within his grasp. “You truly are a natural,” his master remarked.
Suddenly, he heard an alarmed squeal. The horses’ reins were stretched too tightly and they were pulling forward. Xander called out, “Wait, you’re not ready yet!” It was too late. Without a moment to think, the horses had taken off down the dusty lane with the boy still in the chariot. He panicked, breath lost and heart thudding in fear. Grabbing onto the reins and flicking them only made the horses gallop faster. They hurled around a corner as he tried to guide them back towards the stables. “Look at him go,” someone shouted. Exhilarated, Xander finally managed to pull the horses to a stop. The stablemaster patted him on the back and admitted, “It appears you have a secret talent, young man. Tomorrow, I shall travel with you to the stadium and train you for the races!”
Suddenly, he heard an alarmed squeal. The horses’ reins were stretched too tightly and they were pulling forward. Xander called out, “Wait, you’re not ready yet!” It was too late. Without a moment to think, the horses had taken off down the dusty lane with the boy still in the chariot. He panicked, breath lost and heart thudding in fear. Grabbing onto the reins and flicking them only made the horses gallop faster. They hurled around a corner as he tried to guide them back towards the stables. “Look at him go,” someone shouted. Exhilarated, Xander finally managed to pull the horses to a stop. The stablemaster patted him on the back and admitted, “It appears you have a secret talent, young man. Tomorrow, I shall travel with you to the stadium and train you for the races!”
With power rippling through him, Xander shook the reins, willing his horses forwards. His chariot darted forward, past the other racer and broke through the finish line. He had won the race! The crowd exploded into a roaring cheer that echoed for miles around. Xander was the chariot-racing champion and all of Olympia knew it.
With only weeks to prepare, he arrived with the stablemaster at the edge of the city walls. They gazed over the giant, empty stadium before them, stunned and lost for words. Xander could not believe that he would soon be racing in a place of such magnificent grandeur. The mighty mountains watched over him through the sweltering heat of the cloud-dotted sky. Each day he trained, the boy slowly became used to the pull of the horses against the gritty sand. He learned the swerve of their power within his grasp. “You truly are a natural,” his master remarked.
After weeks of intense training, the Olympic games were about to begin. The stadium was now bustling with an excited crowd. Every space was packed out with an audience of thousands. Xander felt the pressure building as the spectators’ eyes fell upon him. He breathed in deeply and gripped onto the reins with confidence. After a moment of silence, the whip cracked and he zoomed onwards. The thrill of the race danced through him as his chariot moved faster and faster. He roared, “Keep going, we’re nearly there!” as the horses galloped ahead of the others. There was only one chariot left in front of him.