5C Pompeii narrative

This week in 5C we have been writing narratives about the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79A.D in Pompeii.

Despite their warnings, passers-by simply refused to listen to Marcus.  However, after two shattering explosions a sea of alarmed people anxiously attempted to flee the perilous city. Meandering their way through panic stricken alley ways, the pair sought refuge in a crumbling temple. They thought they were doomed as the walls trembled around them, but something caught Marcus’ stinging eyes. The hand of Jupiter! As the mystical beggar woman had prophesised, it led to safety.

‘The hidden Peompeii passageway!’ Marcus exclaimed, spluttering from the smoke and ash that around him.

By Ellie.H, Ellie.N, Ben, Liam, Dean and PJ