Creative writing inspiration for young story-tellers
Please note entries to 500 Words 2018 are now closed.
'500 Words' is one of the most successful story-writing competitions for kids in the world. Its mission is to get children excited about reading and writing, regardless of their ability.
This lesson features tips and advice from 500 Words judges and top authors Charlie Higson and Frank Cottrell-Boyce. Content and resources for this literacy Live Lesson are tailored for both 5-7s and ages 7 and up to inspire pupils to create their own short stories.
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This edited programme was originally streamed live to schools in January 2018. Please note that we are no longer reviewing emails and messages from schools for inclusion in the lesson.
How to use this resource
Check out our lesson guide for teachers and print out the student activity sheets below.
Watch again: 500 Words 2023 – Live Lesson. video
Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Charlie Higson and Francesca Simon share their story-writing tips in this Live Lesson for primary schools.
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