Philip Webb | Literacy

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Philip Webb | Literacy

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Dear Mum and Dad,Weather’s poor. Foods bad.Teachers are grumpy. Instructors are mad.Cramped in a tent. Cold at night.No dry clothes. Boots too tight.Didn't like canoeing. The hiking was tough.All in all, I’ve had enough.Bye for now. MAY see you soon.If I survive this afternoon. Your loving sonBen xxP.S can I come again next year?

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Philip Webb | Literacy

Dear Mum and Dad,Weather’s poor. Foods bad.Teachers are grumpy. Instructors are mad.Cramped in a tent. Cold at night.No dry clothes. Boots too tight.Didn't like canoeing. The hiking was tough.All in all, I’ve had enough.Bye for now. MAY see you soon.If I survive this afternoon. Your loving sonBen xxP.S can I come again next year?

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Philip Webb | Literacy

Dear Mum and Dad,Weather’s poor. Foods bad.Teachers are grumpy. Instructors are mad.Cramped in a tent. Cold at night.No dry clothes. Boots too tight.Didn't like canoeing. The hiking was tough.All in all, I’ve had enough.Bye for now. MAY see you soon.If I survive this afternoon. Your loving sonBen xxP.S can I come again next year?

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‘Cramped in a tent?’

Philip Webb | Literacy

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