what is the 100 word challenge?
The 100 WC is a weekly creative writing challenge for children under 16 years of age. 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 is posted on a class blog and then linked to the 100 Word Challenge blog.
By setting a limited word count with a focused theme and a guaranteed audience beyond the class teacher, 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.
Above all – it is fun! Children feel challenged and then really rewarded when they see the comments about their writing.
‘The unread story is not a story; it is little black marks on wood pulp. The reader, reading it, makes it live: a live thing, a story.’ Ursula K. Le Guin
By setting a limited word count with a focused theme and a guaranteed audience beyond the class teacher, 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.
Above all – it is fun! Children feel challenged and then really rewarded when they see the comments about their writing.
‘The unread story is not a story; it is little black marks on wood pulp. The reader, reading it, makes it live: a live thing, a story.’ Ursula K. Le Guin
The students in 5P will enter the challenge by posting their entry from their own blog that is attached to our class blog. They will be encouraged to visit other entries and comment using the guidelines for writing a great blog comment. This will provide all students with the valuable opportunity to make connections with a global audience.
More information on the 100 word challenge can be found by clicking on the link below.
More information on the 100 word challenge can be found by clicking on the link below.