English Matters
Writing Competition
Students in all year groups are being encouraged to participate in the SJPC writing competition.
The focus for this term is on narrative writing. Each stage has a different stimuli, focus, prompt and word limit.
| STAGE | STIMULI | STYLISTIC FOCUS | WORD LIMIT |
| 4 |
“It was a simple thought, but its sudden realisation exposed a thousand new shapes and colours.” OR “The silence was strongest when it was the noisiest." |
Setting |
500-600 words |
|
5 |
“All possibilities extended from this single moment in time." OR “The window was grimly bolted." |
Experimenting with Form - Enrich your story with a disruption to the linear narrative or point of view. |
700-850 words |
|
6 |
“It was the searing taste of burnt cherries." OR “Only when I drowned could I breathe." |
Intertexuality |
1000-1100 words |
Students participating will receive house points and prizes will be awarded the winner(s) in each Stage. This is a great opportunity for students to share their vision and creativity. All entries must be submitted via the google classroom by 29 June 2022.
Any questions or enquiries please see Mrs Gleeson or Mrs Maybury.
Happy writing!
