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5 Sentence Challenge – #2

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5SC coloured 5 Sentence Challenge #2

Well done everyone!

What an amazing response to the first 5 Sentence Challenge. We had so many entries. Some of them were from children who should be trying the 100 Word Challenge because they are really developed writers. Go on, have a go!

Here are somne posts that I think deserve to be read again. They are not necessarily the best pieces but do show lots of promise!

********** WEEK#1 SHOWCASE **********

Jack from Yr.1 at High Lawn Primary

Oliver from Yr.1 at South End Infants

Alek from Yr.1/2 at Galley Hill School

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If you are new to this challenge, here are the rules:

  • Children write 5 complete sentences. That means full stops and capital letters. They can be any length but must be correct sentences
  • These are posted on your class blog (if you do not have a class blog but would like to take part please leave a message in the comments)
  •  The URL of the post should be linked below together with the writer’s christian name, year group and school
  • Children should be encouraged to go and read some of the other entries. That is how we get our ideas!
  • Entries can be from individuals. pairs, small groups or even classes.
  • The link will be open for TWO weeks (until 29th February)

As you will see from that date, this year is a LEAP year. That is when there is an extra day in February. So, I would like you to think about:

Jumping, Running and Skipping

Let’s get physical!

5 Sentence Challenge – Week#1

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5SC coloured 5 Sentence Challenge Week#1

Welcome everyone to the latest addition to the Word Challenges!

This is a challenge for those who may struggle with getting 100 words written. It may well suit our younger writers say in Key Stage 1 .It may also appeal to older writers who find the whole exercise of getting words into print very daunting.  If they can write 100 words then please direct them to that challenge but if they would feel happier with fewer words – read on!!

The rules are:-

  • Children write 5 complete sentences. That means full stops and capital letters. They can be any length but must be correct sentences
  • These are posted on your class blog (if you do not have a class blog but would like to take part please leave a message in the comments)
  •  The URL of the post should be linked below together with the writer’s christian name, year group and school
  • Children should be encouraged to go and read some of the other entries. That is how we get our ideas!
  • Entries can be from individuals. pairs, small groups or even classes.
  • The link will be open for TWO weeks (until 15th February)

The theme for this first week is: Winter Weather

Please contact me if you have any queries either by leaving a message in the comments or through @theheadsoffice

Good luck!

New Challenge!!!

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Now that the 100 Word Challenge is a regular feature in so many classrooms, we thought it was time to turn our attention to those children who have not been able to access it. Writing 100 words is very daunting for some say our younger children or those who have a struggle with the written word. So welcome The 5 Sentence Challenge!

Again, just as it says on the tin, the children have to write just 5 Sentences.They must be properly constructed with full stops and capital letters. A general prompt will be set each Friday and the link will be open for 2 weeks. Hopefully that will give teachers time to discuss the prompt with the children and for their ideas to be logged then written.

It will follow the same format as the 100 Word Challenge. The piece should be posted to the class blog and then linked to the 100WC.net site. Entries can come from groups of children as well as individuals.

The 5 Sentence Challenge will be open to all children but it is important that those pupils who can join the 100 Word Challenge do so. The 5 Sentence Challenge is like a preliminary to the real thing.

It will start in a couple of weeks providing YOU, the reader, think it is a good idea. Please leave a comment below or tweet @100Word or @the headsoffice.