100 word challenge is a weekly creative writing challenge for our children. Each week a prompt is given, which can be a picture or a series of individual words and the children can use up to 100 words to write a creative piece. This should be posted as a comment on this blog under the prompt.
By setting a limited word count with a focused theme, children have far greater motivation for writing. Those who are reluctant writers feel safe with only 100 words to write, whilst those more advanced writers can really extend themselves with the word restriction.
One of the special things about 100WC is that those entering a piece of writing are encouraged to read other entries and leave a constructive comment. Peer ‘talking’ to peer is very powerful and we have seen a real improvement in some writing that has come from suggestions from other children. It also provides another teaching point for teachers to show children how to comment constructively.
Above all – it is fun! Children feel challenged and then really rewarded when they see the comments. Do join in and see writing improve! (maybe even have a go yourselves, all welcome!).
The 100 word challenge prompt will appear below each week.
You can submit your entry by leaving a comment.
We look forward to reading the entries and above all, have fun and let imagination run wild!
Broadmeadow Junior School 