Diary Writing 6B

This week we have been learning about the features of diary writing. We planned and wrote a diary in the role of the character Tommo from Michael Morpurgo's book 'Private Peaceful'. Here is James' writing.

Dear Diary,

                     Christmas is getting closer. Hopefully, this dreadful war will end; every day is just mad killing. So we can celebrate Christmas happily. Nobody can compare anything to this war. Thousands have died. For what? Nothing. So many people have met their deaths. My opinion is that we just stop the whole thing. Sadly, I can’t stop this, I must go on…

Last night was the most evil night yet. Refusing, to even think about what happened last night. Although, I was on my own, I was still clinging to hope. Waiting, for Charlie to return. Suddenly, out of the gloom was Charlie . Bloodshot. However he was moving, but slightly. But a lot were “Lucky”. Not! Barely anyone was lucky.

First, it started at dawn. When we were eating breakfast. The sergeant (our commander) instructed “Right lads, on three we go over the top understood. One… two… three!”

We stared at each other. The time was now. We went. Luckily, I escaped the brutal hours. Later on, the stuff I witnessed in that time. No man should never see killing, fighting and attacks, I hope I will never witness any of that again (even though I know I will).

This evening we were informed that Sergeant Hanley is our new commander. We all hate his bones. I can’t see how I will go on. I must or punishments will be in order for me.

Until next time,

Tommo

James Allcott 6B