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Follow the missions to collect words, images and numbers to create a story.
Perfect for ages 7 to 11 years.
You will need
Then follow the missions via the drop-down links below.
Each mission collects different words, images and numbers which then become your tools to write a story.
Try this out each week and see what different surprises each mission produces.
Gathered all your words? You're ready to make your story
Try to include as many of the words you have collected as possible. Perhaps tear them up and arrange them in different orders to see where they fit best together.
Showing off your Story
Hints and Tips
Every great story has
- a strong beginning to hook us in.
- an interesting middle to keep us
reading.
- and an exciting end that is memorable.
Every word guides us through the
adventure or says something we need to know about the place or the characters.
Try not to meander too much with ‘once upon a time…’ launch us straight into the
action.
Think;
All done?
Read your story to the other humans in your home or to an animal - they love to be read to.
Do a new story each week. Follow the three missions to see if you get different outcomes or set yourself some new challenges.
Enjoy!
Parents and carers: If your child would like to share the stories created by this wordy challenge, or suggest new word collecting missions - you can send them via social media @NottsLibraries on Twitter and Facebook or email arts@inspireculture.org.uk
The Weekly Wordy Challenge has been created by Jayne Williams inspired by Word Wednesday developed by Jayne as Artist in Residence in Leicester Libraries. In association with The Spark Arts for Children