The Hidden Tunnel
Historical and Real-World
The Hidden Tunnel is a free, NAPLAN-aligned historical and real-world writing resource for Australian primary students. It includes a story starter, complication, tiered vocabulary and scaffolds mapped to the Australian Curriculum (AC9).
One rainy afternoon, I was exploring the forest behind my house when I stumbled upon something strange. As I got closer, I saw something that made my heart race—a hidden tunnel! It was deep in the forest and half-covered with ivy. Why had I never noticed it before. I had been exploring the woods for as long as I can remember. A flicker of curiosity washed over me. Holding my breath, I grabbed my torch and my bag and walked into the darkness. The air smelled damp, and every step I took echoed off the stone walls, making my heart pound faster. I had no idea what was at the end of this tunnel, but I had to find out.
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