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Student Writer: Christian Gumbs

This second grader's story could become the next Johnny Depp movie.

This week’s featured writer: Christian Gumbs

School: John Barry Elementary School

Age: 7

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Grade: 2

Teacher: Mrs. Burke

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What have you learned in school that makes you a better writer? I learned how to use different words and how to leave a space between words so people can know what they mean.

What is your favorite book? I like Goosebumps books.

What do you like to do outside of school? Playing games on my computer and listening to music.

Christian’s writing:

Once upon a time there were five men sailing the high seas. Their names were Christian, Eric, Jose, Angel, and Jordan. I was the captain. We were the saltiest crew. My jollywagger nickname was "Captain Fuzzy". Erics was "Clawnail". We call him "Clawnail" because a shark ate his hook and he replaced it with a lobster claw. Jose was "Peg leg", Angel was "Hooky", and Jordan was "Eyepatch". Our crew name was "Scullywully".

Our first adventure was on a stormy night. Lightening struck our boat. Our boat sank. Only two of us survived because Big Blue ate our partners. Me and Eric found land and treasure. The treasure was old gold and silver coins. We gathered wood to build a ship and sailed home safely.

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