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Looking for fresh writing inspiration?
Pobble gives teachers a free writing prompt every day, with an image, story starter and questions to get students talking, thinking and writing.
Start here: pobble.com
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Get your entries in, folks! ⏳
LAST CHANCE! BBC 500 Words closes Friday 6 November at 9pm. Get those stories in!
For more details and to read the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Notices go to bbc.co.uk/500words
ALT BBC 500 Words - Deadline: Friday 6 November, 9pm
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“I don’t like writing.”
When children say this, it’s rarely as simple as it seems.
Our latest blog explores what might be sitting behind that response, and what can help children reconnect with writing. Read the blog: hubs.la/Q04CZ_JF0
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Quick! You only have until Friday to get your entries in ✏️
Spooky stories, mysterious creatures and things that go bump in the night… There’s just ONE WEEK left to enter BBC 500 Words!
Competition closes 9pm Friday 6 November 2026. For more details and to read the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Notices go to bbc.co.uk/500words
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Eight Halloween writing prompts, from a ghostly galleon to a haunted mirror, each with six ready-made activities.
Take a look:
hubs.la/Q04Cg1bz0 🎃
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There’s still time to get your class involved in #BBC500Words
Encourage your pupils to let their imaginations run wild and get their stories submitted before the competition closes at 9 pm on Friday 6 November.
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For more details and to read the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Notices go to bbc.co.uk/500words.
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Better writing often starts with better talk. 🗣️✏️
Our latest blog shares practical ways to use oracy to help children develop ideas, build vocabulary and feel more ready to write.
Read: How to use oracy to improve primary writing hubs.la/Q04BwYwZ0
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Seven questions to ask before using AI in writing assessment, from what problem it solves to what must stay human-led. One for school and MAT leaders: hubs.la/Q04z7Brl0
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Before the next writing lesson, try a question with no wrong answer. "Who do you think she is?"
Everyone can answer, and the ideas are on the table before the first sentence. #QuickWritingWin
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AI can support writing assessment, but the final judgement still belongs with the teacher.
Our latest article explores how AI insight and human-led moderation can work together to strengthen writing assessment.
Read more: hubs.la/Q04ytY_N0
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It’s official, BBC 500 Words is now open! 🎉
Children aged 5 to 11 can enter a story of 500 words or fewer, with creativity, character, plot and originality taking centre stage.
Find out more: hubs.la/Q04y4zL50
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Competition closes 9pm Friday 6 November 2026. For more details and to read the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Notices go to bbc.co.uk/500words.
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Looking for fresh poetry ideas for National Poetry Day?
From haiku and limericks to kennings, calligrams and free verse, this blog shares 12 poetry types to try with your class, with examples to help you get started.
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Teaching instruction writing?
Move beyond recipes and classroom rules with imaginative prompts that help children practise clear steps, precise language and command verbs.
Read the blog: hubs.la/Q04xmjcT0
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BBC 500 Words opens next week! ✍️
Children aged 5 to 11 can let their imaginations run wild and write a story they’d love to read.
Entries open on Tuesday 29 September.
Find out more: hubs.la/Q04y4xr-0
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Competition closes 9pm Friday 6 November 2026. For more details and to read the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Notices go to bbc.co.uk/500words.
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