Our first writing project is an original adventure story. I enjoy writing my own essays as my kids are writing. \u00a0It helps me model the lesson and the focus for the day. \u00a0This is my adventure story for this year. \u00a0I kept the ending of my story off of my graphic organizer so it would be a surprise for them.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Back in 2015 there were 2 classmates, Fitz and Leandra. \u00a0They were in the 5th grade together at Daly Elementary. \u00a0They both loved adventure and had dreams of being rich! <\/span><\/p>\n

One day at recess a strangely dressed man appeared on the slide. \u00a0He passed Leandra a map and walked away. \u00a0He was definitely a strange dude. Leandra called Fitz over and they looked at it together out of site from their classmates and teacher, Ms. Gracie.<\/p>\n

Fitz immediately realized that it was a treasure map and that the treasure was hidden deep in the Amazon rainforest. Leandra and Fitz decided to leave school (without permission) and head to Brazil.<\/p>\n

Since Fitz and Leandra left home so quickly they realized they weren\u2019t ready for the climate of Brazil. \u00a0The weather was hot and super muggy. \u00a0They started to sweat immediately. \u00a0Leandra was fussing already and they had only been in the country for three and half minutes. \u00a0Their first stop was an outdoors store where they would buy the correct clothing. \u00a0They both picked out tan \u201cadventurer\u201d outfits. \u00a0Leandra picked out a funny looking hat that had a fan built in to it and a net that covered her face to keep the bugs away. \u00a0Apparently she and bugs don\u2019t get along. \u00a0Fitz picked out a less dorky version of the same hat.<\/p>\n

Now that they are dressed correctly they needed to find a guide. \u00a0Leandra was good with maps, but Fitz would prefer to just bush whack his way through the jungle with his machete. \u00a0Leandra asked about finding a guide at the clothing store and they were on their way to meet Cleatus their guide.<\/p>\n

When they walked up to Cleatus they were a little shocked. \u00a0He was 8 feet tall and weighed about 450 pounds. \u00a0Needless to say, dude was big and was going to really help cutting through the jungle. \u00a0Plus, he would scare the biggest predators away just by looking at them.<\/p>\n

Leandra and Fitz and their new guide Cleatus came up with a plan. \u00a0They were going to head into the jungle immediately. \u00a0Since Leandra hates bugs, they didn\u2019t want to stay overnight. They rushed into the jungle after quickly looking at their map. Cleatus led the way. \u00a0He cleared a trail just by pushing the trees that were in his way to the ground. \u00a0Fitz came behind him with the machete to clear the smaller branches away from the new trail. \u00a0Leandra, meanwhile, just walked and looked around and didn\u2019t have to do any work.<\/p>\n

Leandra stopped the group because she believed they were getting closer to the \u201cX\u201d on the map. \u00a0The group looked around and suddenly Leandra noticed a dark spot in the jungle about 200 yards away. \u00a0Fitz and Leandra knew that it was a cave and also knew that Cleatus needed to go first in case there were any predators around that were hungry for kids from Maryland.<\/p>\n

As they approached the cave entrance they started to get really nervous. \u00a0The cave was very dark and looked wet and slippery from the outside. \u00a0Cleatus lit a torch made out of palm fronds and led the way. \u00a0After just a few steps into the cave they knew this was where they were going to become rich!<\/p>\n

After about 1 hour of exploring the cave, Leandra found a long narrow passage in the rock. \u00a0She had to crawl on all fours to get through the passage. \u00a0She yelled louder than we ever thought she could. \u00a0Fitz crawled through quickly but poor Cleatus wouldn\u2019t fit in the passage. \u00a0He sat outside the passage and cried a little. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Once Fitz made it to Leandra he found her standing next to a wooden box that looked like it came from a pirate movie. \u00a0Maybe it was Jack Sparrow\u2019s box\u2026. I doubt it. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This was the moment that they had risked getting expelled from school for. \u00a0Leandra unlocked the lock with a pin from her hair and slowly opened the box. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Fitz\u2019s jaw dropped to the floor. \u00a0Leandra stood there shocked and silently. \u00a0In front was millions of dollars of Incan gold. \u00a0They were rich, filthy rich! \u00a0They swear they heard the stereotypical angel\u2019s \u201cAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

Now, how do they get their millions home without losing it or losing their lives? \u00a0It took 3 hours to pass the money through the narrow passage. \u00a0It was a good thing that Cleatus was a strong dude. \u00a0He carried most of the gold back through the jungle for Fitz and Leandra. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The goal was to get back safely, but the jungle was a dangerous place. \u00a0They had seen some shadows that were made by some large predators on their way to the cave. The group came to a stop and the end of a calm river. \u00a0The river\u2019s surface was covered with lily pads. \u00a0The lily pads prevented them from being able to see the bottom. \u00a0They had no idea what was lurking beneath the surface. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cleatus went first, of course, and made it to the other side of the river. \u00a0Fitz went second and also made it across the river. \u00a0So far, most of the gold was still safe. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Fitz and Cleatus turned to watch Leandra cross. \u00a0She was freaking out big time. \u00a0She took a couple of worried steps into the river. She was starting to get more comfortable until she saw a swirl of water next to her leg. \u00a0Suddenly, Leandra was nowhere to be seen.<\/p>\n

Fitz and Cleatus stood on the shore stunned. \u00a0Then they saw that tell tale markings on an Anaconda. \u00a0They knew that Leandra was gone. \u00a0And even worse, the gold she was carrying was also gone.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fitz and Cleatus decided to carry on the mission and return to city where they started. \u00a0Neither one of them talked while walking back. \u00a0They were still in shock that Leandra was gone. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Once the guys made it back they counted the treasure. \u00a0They carried back approximately $47.5 million dollars of gold back to where they started. Because Cleatus carried most of the treasure and did most of the bush whacking, Fitz gave him $5 million in gold. \u00a0Cleatus was very happy and wouldn\u2019t stop thanking Fitz. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Fitz was ready to return to Daly Elementary to share his story and to let Leandra\u2019s family know about her demise. \u00a0He also knew that he was going to be in big trouble for skipping school. \u00a0He boarded the plane sitting on the runway bound for Maryland. \u00a0He found a seat next to the window so he could look at the jungle one last time. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The plane taxied down the runway and lifted off into the sky. \u00a0Once the plane was in the air the cabin crew came around to serve drinks. \u00a0The stewardess asked the passenger behind Fitz what she would like to drink. \u00a0She asked politely for a Coke. \u00a0Suddenly Fitz stood up on his chair and turned around. \u00a0He was amazed to see Leandra sitting behind smiling. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

He asked her how she made it out alive. \u00a0She said that Anacondas are apparently allergic to gold. \u00a0As soon as she and the gold she was carrying made into the snake\u2019s stomach it threw them up. \u00a0She was slimy and a little disgusted, but she was alive. \u00a0She said the snake died immediately and pointed to her shoes. \u00a0Fitz looked down and noticed that she had on different shoes than the ones she purchased at the store. \u00a0She said they were made out of Anaconda skin.<\/span><\/p>\n

They flew home, got suspended for 10 days, grounded for 3 months, and had their passports destroyed. \u00a0However, they were rich. \u00a0Of course Fitz divided the gold evenly and they lived happily ever after!<\/span><\/p>\n

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