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A Captured Conversation
As I lay there, the wind blowing on my face, I wondered.
"Nana", I said in a curious tone.
"Yes darling", she replied, her comb stuck in a knot.
"You see those people in the sea", I said.
"Yes", she said once again. "These knots are a disgrace you know", she added.
"Why can't I join them, splash around and paddle for a bit? I'd be back and dry in a flash".
Silence followed my question. The wind blew irritatingly over both of our faces as I expectantly awaited the answer.
"I don't think so darling, you'll get all wet and I've only just started brushing".
"Oh, come on. I only want to paddle for a few minutes".
The argument was beginning to fire up.
"I don't think you should".
"My mum would let me go in the sea", I said before giving up.

(Ollie Yr 5)

A Captured Conversation

Wisborough Green Primary School

This is an example of a piece of dialogue writing from Wisborough Green School, in Billingshurst. The pupils imagined conversations between the characters in Degas's 'Beach Scene'. They tried to make the conversations rhythmic and introduced seaside noises to create atmosphere.

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