Friday

Friday 5th June

Story Starter: The Light in the Attic

Nobody had lived in the old house on Willow Lane for as long as anyone could remember. Its windows were covered in dust, weeds tangled around the garden fence, and the front gate groaned whenever the wind blew. Most people hurried past without even looking at it.

One stormy evening, as rain hammered against the pavement, Noah noticed something unusual.

A light was shining from the attic window.

He stopped.

That couldn't be right.

The house had been empty for years.

For a moment, the light flickered and disappeared. Noah rubbed his eyes and looked again. There it was—a faint yellow glow, moving slowly from one side of the window to the other.

A shiver ran down his spine.

Then he saw a shadow.

It paused behind the glass.

Watching.

Noah's heart began to race. He took a step backwards, but before he could turn away, the attic window creaked open.

And a voice whispered,

"Help me..."

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Friday 5th June

Should Zoos Be Banned?

Arguments For

• Zoos help protect endangered species through breeding programmes.
• They educate people about animals and conservation.
• Injured or rescued animals can receive care and protection.
• Zoos support wildlife conservation projects around the world.
• Animals are provided with food, shelter, and veterinary care.
• Some species might become extinct without the support of zoos.

Arguments Against

• Animals lose their freedom and cannot live naturally.
• Some animals become bored, stressed, or unhappy in captivity.
• Zoo enclosures are often much smaller than animals' natural habitats.
• Animals may be kept mainly for human entertainment.
• Certain species struggle to display their natural behaviours in zoos.