Story Time, by Edward, Year 10

Prompt words: banana, black, heavy, jumped, damaged

“So there I was, with this huge black dog chasing me.” I paused for dramatic effect, feeling the air heavy with anticipation. “I turned the corner and there was a massive pit stretching at least three metres.” The kids were staring at me with wide eyes and their breaths held. “So I jumped, as high and as far as I could.” Another pause. “But I made it, and the huge beast of a dog slid to a stop, glaring at me with hatred in its eyes.” I sat there perfectly still then, took another bite from my banana. “Well kids, there you go. That’s how I damaged