The Explorer's View

Primary & ElementaryChallengingPicture-based writing

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The Prompt

Look closely at this incredible picture! You see a person standing bravely on a giant rock, high above a magnificent green valley. Imagine you are this explorer, in that bright red top. What brought you to this spectacular viewpoint? Did you climb for hours, squeezing through mossy gaps and scaling slippery stones to reach this special place? What does the crisp mountain air smell like up here? What can you hear from way up high – perhaps a distant bird, or the whisper of leaves in the valley below? What secrets might this hidden valley hold? Write a short story or a detailed description from the explorer's point of view. Describe the vibrant colours, the rough textures of the rocks, and the peaceful yet adventurous feeling of being so high up. What are you thinking or feeling as you gaze out across the vast landscape? Will you explore the valley next, or perhaps discover something surprising right where you stand?

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  • Use the image provided as inspiration. Focus on the key elements and setting to create your writing.

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