100 Word Count Activities
WALT Write short, interesting, imaginative pieces from a set prompt
Every week we will receive a new prompt. Your job is to complete a piece of writing that has exactly 100 words.
You are required to proofread your work. If you feel it is quality work you can publish it on your blog.
Some people may get their work published on the class blog and entered in the weekly international competition.
Term 3, 2022
Term 3, Week 9 19-23 September
Latest prompt
We have someone in difficulty for this week’s prompt. It is:
… ‘I’m trying to hold on,’ he shouted …
Things to think about:
Term 3, Week 8 12-16 September
Latest prompt
This week, it sounds like trouble could be on its way! The prompt is:
… we took no notice of the sign …
Term 3, Week 7 5-9 September
Term 3, Week 6 29 August - 2 September
Latest prompt
We have part of a sentence for this week’s prompt. It is:
…but I had to see what was inside…
Things to think about:
Term 3, Week 4/5 15-19 August
Latest prompt
My last prompt for you all is another part of a sentence.
It is:
…with a tear, she turned & walked away…
Term 2, 2022
Term 2, Week 10 4-8 July
Latest prompt
This week is the last picture prompt.
We have had some great ones over the years. Some of them have been provided by you – thank you!
Term 2, Week 9 27 June - 1 July
Latest prompt
The prompt this week is 5 words. They must all go into the writing but can be in any order. They are:
ORANGE…DOG…CRIED…SLOWLY…TELEPHONE
Term 2, Week 8 20-24 June
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This week we have another problem to solve. The prompt is:
…the bell went & we were in trouble…
Term 2, Week 7 13-17 June
Latest prompt
This week we have a photograph that I took a few years ago.
I know your imaginations will produce some wonderful stories!
Term 2, Week 6 7-11 June
Latest prompt
This week, we have 5 words which ALL must be in your writing! They are:
HUGE SCOOTER CAREFUL BLACK SWAN
Term 2, Week 5 30 May - 3 June
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This week we have another tricky situation for you.
The prompt is:
… ‘I can’t replace that!’ he said …
Term 2, Week 4 23-27 May
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This looks like a mysterious place. Tell me about it!
Term 2, Week 3 16-20 May
Latest prompt
This week was have 5 words that ALL have to be in the piece of writing but they can be in any order. The words are:
… ROUND… CABBAGE … BANG … GREY … NERVOUSLY
Term 2, Week 2 9-13 May
Latest prompt
This week, we are preparing for what we hope will be a nice summer here in the UK. The prompt is:
…the heat was unbearable, so …
Term 2, Week 1 2-6 May
Latest prompt
This week we have a photograph for you to get creative with.
What is the story behind this?
Term 1, 2022
Term 1, Week 10 4-8 April
Latest prompt
This week we have part of a sentence from a potential disaster!
It is:
… the building shook and then …
Term 1, Week 9 28 March - 1 April
What a prompt!
This week we have a photograph that has been created by the wonderful Jane Hewitt who is an amazingly creative artist who really enjoys working with photographs. Do check her book out. If I had my way, every class would have a copy of it!
In this creation, she has matched men & nature. What you need to do before you start, is to decide what is true. Are the men real? What about the snail? The decision you make will change what your piece will be about!
Term 1, Week 8 21 March - 25 March
Latest prompt
This week we have 5 words that need to be put into your writing. They can be in any order but must ALL be included.
…HOSPITAL…ROLLER SKATES …YELLOW…SWAM…TINY
Term 1, Week 7 14 March - 19 March
Latest prompt
This week we have a prompt about regret. I can’t wait to see what you do with it! It is:
…“but I didn’t mean to hit it that hard”...
Term 1, Week 6 7 March - 11 March
Latest prompt
This week we have a photograph for you to write about. It was taken by a friend of mine & I thought it would really get your imaginations working.
Term 1, Week 5 28 February-4 March
Latest prompt
We have 5 words that all need to be in your work this week. They can be in any order though. They are:
GENTLE OCTOPUS WHITE SPRINGING PIANO
Term 1, Week 3 14-18 February
Latest prompt
This week we have a picture for you. This was taken by a photographer friend of mine Colin Rayner who thought you could get your imaginations working!
Term 1, Week 2 8-11 February
Latest prompt
This week we have 5 words that don’t look easy to put into a sentence that makes sense! They are:
…HORRIBLE…GUITAR…MUSTARD…SHOVED…EXTRAORDINARY