500 Words 2015 - Story Laboratory
Need Inspiration? Watch the STORY LABORATORY: Ten Killer Tips In Ten Minutes
Attention all teachers!
If you’re after nifty tips and tricks to get budding story-tellers in your class writing, make our Story Laboratory an appointment in your school day!
Chris Evans brings you the ultimate story-writing guide, with help from our amazing judges Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Malorie Blackman and Francesca Simon as they impress HRH The Duchess of Cornwall with story tips!
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Download FUN Lesson plans
Get creative in the classroom with our 500 WORDS learning pack. (PDF)
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500 Words poster
Download and display this 500 Words poster in your school (PDF)
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Become a Judge poster
Calling all teachers and librarians. Download this poster and display in your school or library. (PDF)
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Watch the 500 Words Live Lesson!
Get inspired by watching our Masterclass with Frank Cottrell Boyce, Malorie Blackman and some very special guests.
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Writing Tips
Top tips from our celebrity judges, to help you get writing!
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500 Words: Story Starters
Nifty tips and tricks from a few famous faces, to get budding story-tellers in your class writing.
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The 500 Words Blog: Written By You
Need some inspiration for your writing? Here's a one-stop-shop for advice from authors and our judges to give you a helping hand.
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11 Surprising Celebrity Authors
Find out about the writing careers of some surprising celebrities!
