The passage describes a scene where a boy is learning about his family's traditional job from his father and grandfather on a boat. The father passes the boy an anchor to hold, but the grandfather stops him from throwing it overboard, as that is not what the anchor is meant for in this instance. The boy is confused about what to do with the anchor and what his role is in the family work. The grandfather and father will explain it to him so he understands his place within the family tradition.

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2. The men in this family
have a unique and very
special job

3. The men in this family
have a unique and very
special job
It is a job that has
probably been done by
generations of the family

4. This is the first time the
boy has been with
them…
It’s time for him to learn
about the family’s job

5. In the scenes
we are going to
describe today,
the father
passes the boy
the anchor.

6. He starts to
throw the
anchor over the
side of the boat

7. The grandfather
stops him.
This anchor isn’t
going to be used
in the normal
way…

8. What do you
think the father
says as he
passes the
anchor to the
boy?

9. Here are some
of your ideas
from earlier in
the week:

10. "Come on, we have a job to do!"
“Take it; you’re old enough now.”

11. “Hold this tightly, its very heavy.”
“Right then son, you hold this and do not drop it.”

12. “Hold out your arms son.”
“It’s your turn now son.”
“You are going to need this.”
“Take it. You are one of us now.”

13. Having read the ideas
of others, decide what
the father will say in
your writing.

14. He starts to throw
the anchor over the
side of the boat.
How do you think he feels?

15. Write down as many adverbs
as you can to describe the
boys actions. Use wordhippo
to extend your list.
I think he is a little anxious and unsure of himself, so I would
use words such as:
tentatively cautiously

16. What does the
grandfather say?

17. Here are some of
your ideas from
earlier in the
week:

18. “No! You’re going to need that!”
‘‘Wait a moment, you must do what your father
says.’’

19. “Stop! That’s not what it is for.”

20. Having read the ideas of
others, decide what the
father will say in your
writing.

21. Look at the grandfather.
What does he do as he
speaks?

22. Look at the grandfather.
Write down adverbs and
phrases that describe how
he speaks.
kindly? firmly? reassuringly?

23. Your task will be to
describe these scenes
using direct speech
and detailed
description.

24. You will need to add it
to your work from
yesterday.

25. Try to add as much
descriptive detail as
possible to bring the
scene to life.

26. Try to imagine the
scene happening in
slow motion, so that
you can describe the
scene in detail.

27. Read the example on
the next page to give
you a sense of what we
want you to do.

28. Inhaling a lungful of salty air as he admired this sight of absolute wonder, the awestruck
child turned his attention back to his father who was offering him a rusting, old anchor.
“Take this,” mumbled the man, a look of shy pride warming his weather-beaten face. "Your
time has come."
A look of puzzlement washed over the boy, but nevertheless, he took the iron anchor from
his father and edging towards the side of the little boat, he made to cast it into the depths
of the waters below. However before he could do so his grandfather interrupted with
unexpected urgency. ?
“Stop! That’s not what it’s for,” he uttered, his voice strong for a man of so many years. ?
Having heard what his grandfather had said, the boy became yet more befuddled as to
what he should do with this mysterious artefact. Unsure of what was expected of him,
struggling to retain his balance in the swaying little vessel, the weight of the ancient
anchor seemed to increase in the grasp of his young arms.
Finally, all of his questions were answered in a way he’d least expected.

29. Before you start, read
through your work
from yesterday.

30. Start writing.
Detail is everything!