Write non-fiction paragraphs that include a topic sentence, supporting  detail sentences, and a concluding sentence 

Write narratives that, include an orientation, paragraphs describing a  sequence of events that build tension, and a resolution that brings the  story to a close.  

Paragraph 1 – Orientation

At the end of a dingy, dilapidated hall that looked almost forgotten, there stood a creaky wooden door. Dust covered the walls and the floorboards groaned with every step. But behind that old door was something unbelievable. When it opened, a bright and colourful laboratory appeared, glowing with bubbling bottles and swirling vapour. I was only a student in this secret academy, learning from the legendary alchemists who worked there. Some people thought what we did was magic, but really we were just slightly crazed scientists trying to uncover the world’s secrets. 

Paragraph 2 – Events Begin
One evening our teacher, the most legendary alchemist of them all, invited us to watch a new discovery. “Tonight,” he said, “we will combine these liquids to create a powerful elixir.” He slowly poured a glowing green liquid into a flask filled with bright blue crystals. The strange concoction began to bubble and hiss. Purple vapour rose into the air and the room shimmered as if something magical was about to happen.

Paragraph 3 – The Problem Builds
Suddenly the bubbling grew louder. The flask shook and the colours inside began to transform into fiery orange. “That wasn’t meant to happen,” the alchemist muttered. A sudden burst of smoke shot into the air and the mixture started to glow brighter and brighter. The laboratory rattled as if an explosion might happen at any moment. My heart raced as we searched the shelves for the antidote that could stop the unstable potion.

My hands trembled as I grabbed bottle after bottle, trying to read the tiny labels through the thick smoke. I felt a knot of fear twist in my stomach as the glowing flask shook even harder. I wanted to run, but I forced myself to stay and help. If we didn’t find the antidote soon, the whole laboratory could explode.

Alchemist – A person who studies magic-like science and tries to change things, like turning metal into gold.

Enchant – To use magic to make something special or magical.

Legendary – Very famous and often part of old stories or legends.

Concoction – A mixture made by combining different ingredients together.

Discovery – Finding something new or learning something that was not known before.

Vapour – A gas that comes from a liquid, like steam from hot water.

Combine – To mix or join things together.

Antidote – Something that can stop a poison or make someone better.

Transform – To change something into something different.

Sudden – Happening very quickly without warning.

Crazed – Acting wild or out of control.

Elixir – A special drink or potion that is believed to heal or give power.

Explosion – A loud burst when something blows up quickly.

Laboratory – A place where scientists do experiments.

Liquid – A substance that flows and can be poured, like water or milk.

Navigate – To find your way or guide something from one place to another.

Turbulent – Very rough or wild, especially about air or water moving a lot.

Ocean – A very large body of salt water that covers much of Earth.

Barrage – A lot of things happening or coming at once, like many questions or attacks.

Storm – Bad weather with strong wind, rain, thunder, or lightning.

Captain – The person in charge of a ship or boat.

Impassable – A place that cannot be travelled through because it is blocked or too dangerous.

Unforeseen – Something that was not expected or planned for.

Devastate – To cause a lot of damage or destruction.

Imminent – About to happen very soon.

Voyage – A long journey, usually by sea or ship.

Debris – Broken pieces left after something has been damaged or destroyed.

Menacing – Looking or feeling dangerous, like something bad might happen.

Warning – A message that tells people danger may be coming.

Location – The place where something is.