Category: 100 Word Challenge

Context Aveley Primary School in Essex had dabbled into 100 Word Challenge but they had not grabbed it and really embedded it so I visited for a couple of days. The school has class blogs set up for each class, including reception but not all were being used regularly. I was to work with Year 2, 4 and 6 using […]

  Giving students a purpose for writing will always help motivate them, not only have a go but also improve their efforts. The 100 Word Challenge shows you how to improve writing by extending the audience – the real purpose for writing.   The prompt 100 Word Challenge (100wc) is a weekly writing project. A prompt of a few words, […]

Test season has come and gone and you are now left with the results. For year 6 teachers the waiting continues but for the rest of the school, you will have a good idea of how your classes have fared this year. Receiving teachers will be preparing  for a new cohort – some with a smile, some with a frown. […]

100 Word Challenge is spreading its wings and now can offer  free blogs and links across the world!   100WC is more than writing  The impact that 100 Word Challenge has had and continues to have is amazing. Schools in over ??? countries are now taking part in the weekly writing project. It is simple: Prompt of a few words […]

Teachers often exclaim ‘ Well, I never thought of that!’ when I visit schools to model how to use 100WC prompt. Here, I outline how to use a 100WC prompt really effectively and you may be surprised at some of the questions and answers!    Simple 100WC 100 Word Challenge is fairly simple. A prompt is set. Pupils read it […]