Writing: 5-7-10

LI: To use 5-7-10 to write creatively.

Lightning never strikes twice, does it?

That was the question that occupied their frightened minds as they crouched, huddling together, next the pile of dusty sacks in the base of the windmill.

All scared about the lives of their loved ones which are left behind in the village. Many thoughts in the mind and the main thing is what if the lightning strikes back when we reach the village? The windmill with many families from the village who ran to save their lives leaving all their important belongings. Some think that the decision was wrong as the windmill is made of hay and the lightning can also strike causing fire but many think that it is a better place rather than staying in the village. Many curious minds are thinking about what will happen next, will they even get their home back or do they have to start everything all over again. The children are frightened and sitting in the corner and waiting for the moment when they go back and play with their friends and have dinner with their family. 

Well I have seen a thunderstorm, it was not really a good experience. We were in our house and seeing the ferocious winds and the strong lightning causing huge trees to fall which made my heart beat faster than it usually does. When I read the newspaper the next day I felt so bad and sad for the families who had lost homes as well as the ones they loved the most in the thunderstorm. I can't even imagine what it would be like to start a life again with no home, no money and the loss of their family members.

Thunderstorms are scary and the reason why they are caused is because of lightning as it leaves a small hole in the atmosphere called a channel giving a loud sound known as a thunder. Thunderstorms are then formed by the layers of warm and moist air causing heavy rains as well as strong winds. Well, I wish I never come in this type of situation ever again.

This week me and Lily worked together to do the 5-7-10 writing challenge. It is given this name because we first set a timer for five minutes and then write after the starter of the paragraph above. Then Lily and I set a timer for seven minutes each, and give a feedback on each others paragraph. Then we set a timer for ten minutes and complete our paragraph. Once we have completed our paragraph we use the draft method which stands for delete, rearrange, add, fix and talk. I really liked the different way of learning through the 5-7-10 strategy and it was very efficient.