5E's Pompeii Newsreports

This week in 5E we have been exploring the features of newsreports. We then wrote our own reports set the day after the eruption in Pompeii. Below are Tabitha and Mitchell's reports. Can you identify what features they used?

Tabitha's:

Pompeii Plummets

At approximately 3:45 yesterday afternoon, the city of bustling Pompeii was demolished brutally after an active volcano, referred to as Mount Vesuvius, exploded and killed over two thousand people.

Initially warning signs began at 3:30pm when a slender figure, thought to be a warning of demons, was spotted bearing down on the innocent citizens. A wave of blistering rocks and malicious gasses subsequently began to descend over Pompeii. So as to prevent many deaths, the alarm bells were ear-splittingly rung and the evacuation swiftly commenced.

             Although the evacuation attempt went ahead, it was not soon enough for thousands of poor souls. Scorching lava and sizzling rocks were catapulted from the mountain demon, which thundered from the fatal funnel and began to destroy. As it cooled, a malicious monstrosity of debris and ash filled the sky. It became a grey apparel for Pompeii as it began to clog the air (preventing people from breathing). The town’s inhibitants began to fatally and cruelly suffocate. Furthermore, others were killed as a result of the dense ash.

             Fatality struck. A surge of molten rock and superheated toxic gas trickled greedily down the cone engulfing any mere thing in its path. By the time the eruption spouted to a halt early this morning at precisely 6:21am, the entire aristocratic city of Pompeii was concealed by a blanket of dense ash.

             Disputing the origins of this devastation are those whose pathways are founded in myth and legend. Such as, Flavia, a wise fortune teller native to Rome, claimed, “It’s a demon! Run - an evil devil!” Although, Marco, a Roman scientist, stated “This is not a monster, a beast, a god if you wish; it is a geological phenomenon.” Furthermore he continued to explain that they are created when the movement of the so-called tectonic plates push together resulting in an explosive eruption (such as what has taken place in our wondrous homeland).

             It is uncertain what the future holds for the now death-swept city of Pompeii. Could this vindictive volcano spring back to life? Hunting for those affected by this misery; please contact: 7 strada del vivian , Roma

Mitchell's:

ERUPTION!

           Unexpectedly, in the middle of the day, a volcano, which goes by the name of Mt Vesuvius, suddenly erupted. Initially the warnings started at 7am and a building of pitch-black smoke hovered then paced speedily into the poisoned air. The ash was catapulted into the air.

 Consequently, a heatwave of boiling ash, rocks and gases began to scarily shower over the north side of Pompeii. So as to warn the people of Pompeii, the ear splitting alarm signalled evacuation commencing. The alarm was signalled.

Meanwhile, the evacuation attempt carried on yet it wasn’t enough for thousands of innocent lives to be ruined. Unhappily, the scorching molten lava and rock spat by the mountain's anger began to destroy.  It was devastating. How come these people’s lives were ruined? As the liquid cooled down people were freezing in time.   

Samantha's Newspaper Report from 5E

This week in Year 5, we have been studying the 1969 Moon landing. We read recounts and based on the information we gathered, wrote our own newspaper reports. Below is Samantha's:

MOON-WALK MAN!

Written by Louise Roxane Hailey

At approximately 4:17pm, an extraordinary miracle occurred. Ecstatic Neil Armstrong  powerfully landed on the moon, and, full of joy, he stabbed the American flagto on the rocky surface.

At that precise moment, Neil Armstrong confidently explained: "One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind!" like a trumpeting ear-splitting elephant. Afterwards ‘Buzz’ Aldrin, another astronaut, joined his colleague on the orbiting sphere.

Armstrong and his crew travelled in the magnificent rocket Apollo 11, reaching speeds of up to 17,000mph.  

Moon Landing Newspaper Article by 5G

This week we have been studying the 1969 Moon Landing! We have produced newspaper articles as if we were reporting this incredible event the day after it happened. Here is Asher's report.

Mystical Moon Touched By Humans!

Yesterday the most tremendous thing happened!Neil Armstrong,with Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins,were the first people to set foot on a celestial body (the Moon).The tense run up to this incredible event has been named the 'Space Race'.It has been a phenomenal race between the USA and Russia to see who could put a human on the moon first. The Russians are of course, adamant that this is a hoax.

Once Neil Armstrong had set foot on the Moon,he stated, "That's one small step for man,one giant leap for mankind." After only twelve minutes of starting their journey,they had been rapidly rocketing at aspectacular speed of 17,000 miles per hour.The whole world had been in awe as the lunar surface felt a human body touch it for the first time ever.

Neil Armstrong had thought it would take forever to get to the Moon, however it actually only took them four days to arrive. Soon after entering the Moon's orbit, they disembarked with Neil Armstrong becoming the first person to step on the Moon's terrain.Twenty minutes later, after Armstrong had gathered soil and rock samples for scientists to study, Buzz Aldrin joined him in the historic moment, and the two men have reported the awe they felt, gazing at the Earth from the vantage of another celestial body. 

5E's Victorian newspaper report: Jim's escape from the workhouse

We have been continuing to look at newspaper reports in Year 5 this week. We have just finished writing a newspaper article based on Jim's dramatic escape from the workhouse. Below is Alfie's report:

Rogue orphan escapes death-trap workhouse

By Alfred Washington

During the late hours of Saturday, an impoverished orphan, supposedly named Jim Jarvis, escaped from the most spacious workhouse in London.

Immediately the Matron reported that: “Although lots of labourers escape, they always get caught and whipped. However, Jim was not caught!” she bellowed, ad added: “I never liked him.”

Last night, we can only imagine the the walking igloo rolled down the littered, frozen, ice-rink streets of London, given that this the month had been a chilling November of shuddering bodies.

On the other hand, in the workhouse, it appears to be a megladon with the amount of body parts being lost because of the machines. The workhouse is like a death trap.

Furthermore, another concern has arisen: why was Jim so enamoured to leave the only building in which he could eat and lie on a bed ? That is a question you have to answer! Send a letter to 9 Vicarage Way in London to try and guess.

Meanwhile, we hope the eternal future will enfold good luck for the young lad. We will keep you updated whatever the weather brings to us.  

Newspaper Article - Jim Jarvis Escapes by Alex 5G

This week Year 5 have been looking at newspaper reports. We have written articles from the viewpoint of a Victorian reporter describing the escape of Jim Jarvis from the workhouse. We have been focusing on our connectives and generalisers!


Orphan pulls off audacious workhouse escape!


Last night a famished boy executed an escape from the indomitable workhouse, a remarkable feat. Jim Jarvis, a resident of the wretched workhouse, was nowhere to be found at bedtime. Panic-stricken, the matron and overseers craned their heads all over the workhouse but there was no sign of the missing boy.


Tip, another dejected inhabitant of the large monolith, reluctantly divulged further details.
"We were carrying heavy burdens of carpets into the frozen yard when abruptly, Jim turned to me with a gleam in his eye. Then he scanned the bleak grey surroundings and darted for the steel gates'.


Although it appears that Tip is Jim's only friend, he did not join his friend in the daring escape, being too fearful of the consequences if caught. As this is a particularly cold November, it may be that the weather also gave him a reason to be wary of stepping out of the confines of the workhouse.


Whilst Jim is reportedly an orphan, it is believed that he has sisters still living and that this escape may be an attempt to reunite with them. The public is urged to contact the workhouse with any details of the boy and his whereabouts should they happen to see him. He is described as being short, with ribs visible through his clothes, and dirty brown hair.


Alex, 5G

5C News Report Videos

This week in Literacy Year 5 have been looking at news reports. After watching News Round and discussing what makes a good news reporter and report, we decided to take on the role of news reporters ourselves. Here are some of our reports, we hope you enjoy watching them! 

5E's Newsround video

In Literacy this week, we were working on newspaper reports. After watching Newsround, we decided to act as news anchors ourselves, and wrote very creative scripts. We hope you enjoy this performance!