(i) VISUAL - unusual images gathered from magazines, newspapers, books and photos.

(ii) TEXT - quirky and interesting narratives taken from newspapers, magazines etc.

(iii) STORY STARTERS - opening paragraphs, scenes etc collected from authors.

(iv) GENRES - explanations of different genres with instructions of how to write about a particular topic in that genre.

Use the stimuli (print them if you wish) to help get you started with your writing. 

When you have written your response, they can be added to the site. This is done by emailing your writing to the Let's Write editor. From here the writing will be uploaded to the web site on the Others Writing page so that students can see their own work and also read the responses of other students.

Please note - not all responses can be added. It is hoped that teachers will select 2 or 3 responses from their class to be sent to the project. The project editor also reserves the right to exercise editorial control over all writing that will appear on the site.

The stimuli involved will be changed every 4 - 5 weeks, so keep visiting to see what's new and to view your writing.

Read what children's authors say about writing.

Interested in POETRY - click here for poetry ideas

This section explains in more detail what  The Writing Process might look like.

Story Planners to help you with your writing.

Try a  Zwicky Box to give you some ideas for your writing.

 Writing Procedures has an outline of how you might go about writing your story.

There is a list of  Ideas For Writing that give you lots of ideas for different ways to write.

 Glossary of Writing and Literary Terms to help you.