#100wcCHAT Archive

#100wcCHAT links teachers and educators from around the globe to get together and discuss exciting and engaging opportunities for writing, with particular reference to the 100 Word Challenge (100wc.net). This simple, free online project provides a weekly a prompt of a picture or a series of individual words and students respond, ideally using 100 words to produce a creative piece. This is posted on a class blog and then linked to 100wc.net. The link is open from midday on Sundays until midnight the following Saturday. A team of volunteers are assigned posts to comment on and it is these comments that give writing a purpose and change writers into authors. Do join the conversation on Twitter every Wednesday at 9pm GMT, 4pm ET, 3pm CT, 1pm PT, Thursday 5am SGT/WA (Perth), Thursday 8am AEDT, Thursday 8am NZT.

Wednesday September 6, 2017
4:00 PM EDT

  • TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:00 PM EDT
    Welcome to #100wcCHAT. Please introduce yourselves & have a go at this tongue-in-cheek introductory question to get the juices flowing!
  • TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:01 PM EDT
    #100wcCHAT I learnt a lot about graphics & also that my fitbit is much happier when I'm on holiday as it gets fed lots of steps!
  • irockey - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:01 PM EDT
    Good evening #100wcCHAT. I'm Ian Rockey, head teacher & co founder of #100wcCHAT. I had a fabulous holiday which included great family time.
  • TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:02 PM EDT
    @SPH23 Are you joining us tonight Steven? #100wcCHAT
  • NZWaikato Sep 6 @ 4:03 PM EDT
    Hello Ian, its Myles from New Zealand - currently Thursday monring 8am here just before the start of the school day #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @irockey, @itsmeSpiri
  • irockey - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:04 PM EDT
    Good Morning Myles. Thank you for joining us, great to have you #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @NZWaikato, @itsmeSpiri
  • TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:04 PM EDT
    #100wcCHAT Welcome Miles! Great to have you with us. Where in NZ are you?
    In reply to @NZWaikato, @irockey, @itsmeSpiri
  • NZWaikato Sep 6 @ 4:04 PM EDT
    Thanks Ian - looking to be here for a bit until the first students/staff head in through the door. #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @irockey, @itsmeSpiri
  • TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:05 PM EDT
    #100wcCHAT Q.1 What creative writing have you got planned for this term?
  • irockey - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:05 PM EDT
    Thank you. What time do things get going in Auroa? #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @NZWaikato, @itsmeSpiri
  • TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:05 PM EDT
    Please use the Q / A format & don't forget the tag! #100wcCHAT
  • NZWaikato Sep 6 @ 4:05 PM EDT
    Hi Julia, I teach at Auroa School which is in South Taranaki, the North Island. Near Mount Taranaki. #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @TheHeadsOffice, @irockey, @itsmeSpiri
  • TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:06 PM EDT
    Tag please! #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @SPH23
  • ThisIsLiamM Sep 6 @ 4:06 PM EDT
    #100wcCHAT Evening!
  • irockey - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:07 PM EDT
    A1: I have been creative writing the past two days with some fabulous picture prompts and the children loved it. Great blogging #100wcCHAT
  • TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:07 PM EDT
    I was in NZ in Feb. Have a brother in Hamilton but did S Island as well this time. Now - creative writing!#100wcCHAT
    In reply to @NZWaikato, @irockey, @itsmeSpiri
  • NZWaikato Sep 6 @ 4:07 PM EDT
    A1 Here in NZ its mid year, last school holidays had a break to Australia which was nice. I try and not do work in the breaks. #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @TheHeadsOffice
  • irockey - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:07 PM EDT
    Hi Liam. Thank you for joining us. Hope your wife is enjoying her special day #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @ThisIsLiamM
  • TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:07 PM EDT
    Hi Liam! What creative writing are you planning this term? #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @ThisIsLiamM
  • irockey - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:07 PM EDT
    Evening Steven. Thank you for joining us this evening #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @SPH23, @NZWaikato, @itsmeSpiri
  • NZWaikato Sep 6 @ 4:08 PM EDT
    Thanks Steven I think its important to get our students work out there so even though we are isolated we can still 'talk' #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @SPH23, @irockey, @itsmeSpiri
  • ThisIsLiamM Sep 6 @ 4:08 PM EDT
    This Is Not My Hat - https://t.co/0A1hMbIAGS Write what happened in the section with no words. #100wcCHAT A1
  • SPH23 Sep 6 @ 4:08 PM EDT
    Steve Hales from North Norfolk - started retirement number 2, but have still signed up for supply work. Confused? So am I! :) #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @TheHeadsOffice
  • irockey - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:08 PM EDT
    Definitely so and you are so good at bringing an audience to your children's writing #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @NZWaikato, @SPH23, @itsmeSpiri
  • NZWaikato Sep 6 @ 4:08 PM EDT
    I know Hamilton very, very well but moved to a rural area for the amazing lifestyle and fantastic students. #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @TheHeadsOffice, @irockey, @itsmeSpiri
  • irockey - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:09 PM EDT
    Excellent. Love that intro! #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @SPH23, @TheHeadsOffice
  • NZWaikato Sep 6 @ 4:09 PM EDT
    Yes so important to give people the opportunity to see what we are doing. #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @irockey, @SPH23, @itsmeSpiri
  • TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:09 PM EDT
    Is that whole school? #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @ThisIsLiamM
  • irockey - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:09 PM EDT
    I've heard of that book but never used it. I like the idea! #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @ThisIsLiamM
  • ThisIsLiamM Sep 6 @ 4:10 PM EDT
    Write a letter from the hippo let on the moon in 'The First Hippo on the Moon’ back to earth. #100wcCHAT A1
    In reply to @TheHeadsOffice
  • TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:10 PM EDT
    @NZWaikato what creative writing are you doing atm Miles? #100wcCHAT
  • irockey - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:10 PM EDT
    Very much so. Do you find it brings your world closer together ? #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @NZWaikato, @SPH23, @itsmeSpiri
  • jmpneale Sep 6 @ 4:10 PM EDT
    Good evening to #100wcCHAT - family came first this holiday but lots of time to 'think' about children's learning too.
    In reply to @TheHeadsOffice
  • SPH23 Sep 6 @ 4:11 PM EDT
    I remember using Google Earth to find your school with a class at Friday Bridge PS! Great fun! #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @NZWaikato, @TheHeadsOffice, @irockey, @itsmeSpiri
  • ThisIsLiamM Sep 6 @ 4:11 PM EDT
    Just Y5. #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @TheHeadsOffice
  • irockey - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:11 PM EDT
    Good evening Jo. Lovely to see you and thank you for joining us. Quite rightly so and you are most welcome this evening #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @jmpneale, @TheHeadsOffice
  • TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:11 PM EDT
    Hi Jo! Great to have your company! #100wcCHAT What creative writing have you got planned?
    In reply to @jmpneale
  • TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:12 PM EDT
    Do staff have a free rein on what creative writing they teach? #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @ThisIsLiamM
  • NZWaikato Sep 6 @ 4:12 PM EDT
    We are currently completing our classroom speeches, which is a bit of a chore but I've been using Pobble365 again #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @TheHeadsOffice
  • irockey - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:12 PM EDT
    What's the theme, Myles? #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @NZWaikato, @TheHeadsOffice
  • TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:12 PM EDT
    what age group are they?#100wcCHAT
    In reply to @NZWaikato
  • TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:14 PM EDT
    @boyceoc You around this evening Mary? #100wcCHAT
  • irockey - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:14 PM EDT
    A1: I saw some lovely 5 sentence writing this afternoon when I was teaching Y1&2. Really building on last year #100wcCHAT
  • TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:15 PM EDT
    I'm interested to know if there are whole school schemes / topics for creative writing or if it is free for staff to decide #100wcCHAT
  • SPH23 Sep 6 @ 4:15 PM EDT
    When I have some supply work, I will certainly use 100WC as a starter. Like the footprint stimulus! #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @TheHeadsOffice
  • TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:15 PM EDT
    Tell us about your scheme Ian. I know you have been working on it over the summer #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @irockey
  • irockey - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:16 PM EDT
    I'm teaching PPA each week this yr so have put together a scheme that covers a different area of SPAG each week through the 100wc #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @TheHeadsOffice
  • TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:17 PM EDT
    Are any other classes blogging Jo? Don't forget #100wcCHAT please
    • jmpneale Sep 6 @ 4:15 PM EDT
      Hoping to help children with more joined-up thinking around our curriculum this year-will include #100WC weekly,perhaps as after-school club
      In reply to @TheHeadsOffice
  • SPH23 Sep 6 @ 4:17 PM EDT
    I did this last year as a Year 6 Writers' Club. We could focus on parts of writing that they were struggling with - almost 1:1! #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @jmpneale, @TheHeadsOffice
  • ThisIsLiamM Sep 6 @ 4:17 PM EDT
    We’re trying to give bit more this year. Found that sticking to 3 week modules and teaching to set text types was a bit stifling. #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @TheHeadsOffice
  • TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:18 PM EDT
    Possibly defeats the idea of 'creative' I would imagine #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @ThisIsLiamM
  • boyceoc Sep 6 @ 4:18 PM EDT
    Sorry folks - was delayed. Mary here. #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @TheHeadsOffice
  • irockey - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:19 PM EDT
    Last year the staff set homework to write #100wc on the class blog & then those that wanted to did it during Fri h/w club with me #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @jmpneale, @TheHeadsOffice
  • TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:19 PM EDT
    Q2 on it's way in a minute! #100wcCHAT
  • SPH23 Sep 6 @ 4:19 PM EDT
    This is smart thinking - bit like my Y6 Writers' Club that I ran last year! #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @irockey, @TheHeadsOffice
  • TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:19 PM EDT
    Hi Mary! Great the you made it! We're talking planned creative writing for this term. what are you up to? #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @boyceoc
  • TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:20 PM EDT
    #100wcCHAT Is writing becoming too formulaic?
  • NZWaikato Sep 6 @ 4:20 PM EDT
    We have an open theme/topic and the teaching is focussed on the presentation and the delivery of the students #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @irockey, @TheHeadsOffice
  • irockey - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:20 PM EDT
    Thank you. My staff are also going to work their SPAG teaching so that it all fits together throughout the yr & I consolidate #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @SPH23, @TheHeadsOffice
  • jmpneale Sep 6 @ 4:20 PM EDT
    Years 5 and 6 are blogging this year. Hoping to introduce parents to the blog next week and how to respond. #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @TheHeadsOffice
  • ThisIsLiamM Sep 6 @ 4:20 PM EDT
    #100wcCHAT Yes. Looking for a happy medium though…
    In reply to @TheHeadsOffice
  • irockey - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:20 PM EDT
    Hi Mary. Good to see you #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @boyceoc, @TheHeadsOffice
  • NZWaikato Sep 6 @ 4:20 PM EDT
    I am lucky enough to have 28 wonderful Y5/6 students who are nine and ten years old. #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @TheHeadsOffice
  • ThisIsLiamM Sep 6 @ 4:20 PM EDT
    #100wcCHAT Yes. A2 Next question…
  • SPH23 Sep 6 @ 4:21 PM EDT
    Maybe, but still think kids need a frame like B+M+E or I+B-Up+C+R. #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @TheHeadsOffice
  • irockey - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:21 PM EDT
    It's great if you can get parents on board to provide an audience #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @jmpneale, @TheHeadsOffice
  • NZWaikato Sep 6 @ 4:21 PM EDT
    Yes people get a bit of a shock when they Google Earth us and see where we are, but its the same for us with cities... #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @SPH23, @TheHeadsOffice, @irockey, @itsmeSpiri
  • TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:22 PM EDT
    I visited a school in Christchurch & another just outside Auckland. Great to put names to faces!#100wcCHAT
    In reply to @NZWaikato
  • NZWaikato Sep 6 @ 4:22 PM EDT
    A2 I think we have obligations to meet in regards to teaching, for national minimum assessments, so yes. #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @TheHeadsOffice
  • irockey - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:22 PM EDT
    How do you balance the formulaic approach to writing and creativity, Liam? #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @ThisIsLiamM
  • TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:23 PM EDT
    That's some formula Steven! #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @SPH23
  • boyceoc Sep 6 @ 4:23 PM EDT
    At the moment only doing Recount Writing but looking forward to starting up #100wc next year. #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @TheHeadsOffice
  • irockey - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:23 PM EDT
    Excellent. Do you record that as a podcast at all and put it on your blog? #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @NZWaikato, @TheHeadsOffice
  • NZWaikato Sep 6 @ 4:23 PM EDT
    Yes it would have been great to catch up and when you come back if its possible it could be worth a trip. #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @TheHeadsOffice
  • TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:24 PM EDT
    I shall miss you Mary! #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @boyceoc
  • NZWaikato Sep 6 @ 4:24 PM EDT
    I should, I've been a bit busy lately so I haven't put everything up as I have done in the past #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @irockey, @TheHeadsOffice
  • jmpneale Sep 6 @ 4:24 PM EDT
    We have a 2 yr rolling programme for topic work. Am trying to make closer links this year to English so curriculum isn't rushed #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @TheHeadsOffice
  • irockey - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:24 PM EDT
    I thought you'd done that in the past. It does take time! #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @NZWaikato, @TheHeadsOffice
  • TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:24 PM EDT
    I'll add it to the itinerary! Hopefully you will have had a go at 100 Word Challenge by then! #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @NZWaikato
  • TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:25 PM EDT
    If you have any questions you would like included in #100wcCHAT do send them over via this form https://t.co/qfZQ1BLopL
  • boyceoc Sep 6 @ 4:25 PM EDT
    Sorry I meant next week. I'm going nowhere! #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @TheHeadsOffice
  • TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:25 PM EDT
    Phew! I was not looking forward to waiting until next year! #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @boyceoc
  • NZWaikato Sep 6 @ 4:25 PM EDT
    Yes have done that, I've blogged off an on for ten years so always looking to stretch myself #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @irockey, @TheHeadsOffice
  • SPH23 Sep 6 @ 4:25 PM EDT
    Shall I write it in full? #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @TheHeadsOffice
  • irockey - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:26 PM EDT
    We did a lot more of that last year and writing improved, particularly cross curricular as a result #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @jmpneale, @TheHeadsOffice
  • NZWaikato Sep 6 @ 4:26 PM EDT
    Yes dabbled in it in the past and need to sign up, can you send us the link and I'll do one next week. #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @TheHeadsOffice
  • ThisIsLiamM Sep 6 @ 4:26 PM EDT
    There are so many requirements for meeting expected standards that it so easily (even if you try to avoid it) becomes a tick box. #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @irockey
  • TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:26 PM EDT
    I'm sure I can puzzle it out! #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @SPH23
  • TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:27 PM EDT
    Is there enough emphasis on creative writing in your opinion in the standards? #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @ThisIsLiamM, @irockey
  • irockey - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:27 PM EDT
    Very true. I do feel that there is a high expectation of teachers to cover the content and meet requirements #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @ThisIsLiamM
  • SPH23 Sep 6 @ 4:27 PM EDT
    Also like key word into phrase into simple sentence into extended sentence. For 100WC, five key words! #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @TheHeadsOffice
  • TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:28 PM EDT
    Do send me some suggestions for prompts. I can always use the help! #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @SPH23
  • irockey - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:28 PM EDT
    I am trying this year to address the standards with a greater range of creative writing through the scheme I've created #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @TheHeadsOffice, @ThisIsLiamM
  • SPH23 Sep 6 @ 4:28 PM EDT
    NOOOOOOO ..... it's all technical and very little creativity! #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @TheHeadsOffice, @ThisIsLiamM, @irockey
  • ThisIsLiamM Sep 6 @ 4:28 PM EDT
    Yes. In fact, IMO, it’s easier to meet the standards in fiction as just about every ‘box’ can be ticked. #100wcCHAT Often harder in N-F.
    In reply to @TheHeadsOffice, @irockey
  • jmpneale Sep 6 @ 4:29 PM EDT
    I quite like 'formulaic' to help initial structure. Once established, children begin to explore and play with language. #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @TheHeadsOffice
  • TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:30 PM EDT
    Ian has kindly shared his scheme so I'll endeavour to use it to be more specific with elements that the prompts for 100WC covers. #100wcCHAT
  • jmpneale Sep 6 @ 4:30 PM EDT
    Eh? #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @SPH23, @TheHeadsOffice
  • irockey - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:30 PM EDT
    To give children a framework? I can see how some would find that necessary to then expand their thinking #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @jmpneale, @TheHeadsOffice
  • TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:30 PM EDT
    Do the standards encourage that exploration? #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @jmpneale
  • boyceoc Sep 6 @ 4:31 PM EDT
    I'm at a loss here too. I know B+M+E - That's it really! #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @jmpneale, @SPH23, @TheHeadsOffice
  • jmpneale Sep 6 @ 4:31 PM EDT
    That's the plan. Fingers crossed ☺ #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @irockey, @TheHeadsOffice
  • SPH23 Sep 6 @ 4:32 PM EDT
    Beginning, Middle, End Introduction, Build-up, Climax, Resolution #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @jmpneale, @TheHeadsOffice
  • irockey - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:32 PM EDT
    Our boys found it particularly engaging for their writing, especially those who are more reluctant #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @jmpneale, @TheHeadsOffice
  • TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:33 PM EDT
    Were they able to move onto the next stage independently? #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @irockey, @jmpneale
  • TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:34 PM EDT
    #100wcCHAT Q3. coming at you in one minute!
  • irockey - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:34 PM EDT
    We found that it enabled them to then approach writing with greater creativity, confidence and variety #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @TheHeadsOffice, @jmpneale
  • TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:34 PM EDT
    Hi Tim! Welcome. Please use the tag. Don't want top,lose your contribution! #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @MrHeadComputing
  • TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:35 PM EDT
    #100wcCHAT Q.3 This all about grammar & spelling. How do you incorporate SPaG into creative writing?
  • TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:36 PM EDT
    @boyceoc @NZWaikato Do you have SPaG in Ireland or NZ? Stands for Spelling Punctuation & Grammar & I HATE it! #100wcCHAT
  • SPH23 Sep 6 @ 4:36 PM EDT
    I've copy and paste it now! Good for Norfolk Boy! #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @TheHeadsOffice
  • boyceoc Sep 6 @ 4:37 PM EDT
    We seem to have more freedom to choose over here. #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @TheHeadsOffice
  • irockey - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:37 PM EDT
    I began to cover an element of SPAG each week yesterday with Y3-6 through the #100wc There was creativity AND punctuation! #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @TheHeadsOffice
  • TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:37 PM EDT
    How do you incorporate SPaG into creative writing Tim or is there no time? #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @MrHeadComputing
  • irockey - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:38 PM EDT
    A3: I began to cover an element of SPAG each week yesterday with Y3-6 through the #100wc There was creativity AND punctuation! #100wcCHAT
  • boyceoc Sep 6 @ 4:38 PM EDT
    No. Thank goodness. It sounds dreadful. #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @TheHeadsOffice, @NZWaikato
  • TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:38 PM EDT
    Yay! We WILL overcome! 100 Word Challenge will help get the balance! #100wcCHAT
  • boyceoc Sep 6 @ 4:39 PM EDT
    But we do cover Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar. #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @TheHeadsOffice, @NZWaikato
  • TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:39 PM EDT
    Is there anyone out there following but not said anything yet? Don't be shy. Say hello! #100wcCHAT
  • TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:40 PM EDT
    Is it closely marked? #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @boyceoc, @NZWaikato
  • irockey - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:40 PM EDT
    I trialled it in preparation for the new prompt next week. The children liked the structure and the ability to write creatively #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @TheHeadsOffice
  • TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:41 PM EDT
    @ThisIsLiamM @jmpneale Are staff reluctant to blog because of time constraints put on via SPaG?#100wcCHAT
  • TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:42 PM EDT
    Did you tell them the elements you wanted to see Ian? #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @irockey
  • MrHeadComputing Sep 6 @ 4:42 PM EDT
    I think you have to. I tend to introduce it in the days before and pick up through marking. #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @TheHeadsOffice
  • irockey - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:43 PM EDT
    Yes. The focus yesterday and today with #fivesc was correctly punctuating EVERY sentence and editing before posting to the blog. #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @TheHeadsOffice
  • TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:43 PM EDT
    Are you referring to SPaG there Tim? #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @MrHeadComputing
  • SPH23 Sep 6 @ 4:43 PM EDT
    Yes, I tried all ways of getting colleagues to manage own blogs, including alcoholic rewards. Ended with me doing all of it! Hic! #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @TheHeadsOffice, @ThisIsLiamM, @jmpneale
  • ThisIsLiamM Sep 6 @ 4:44 PM EDT
    No usually that they think it will be too time consuming, don’t understand it or would rather use a book. #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @TheHeadsOffice, @jmpneale
  • TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:45 PM EDT
    We're hoping to have a session on blogging soon so keep that one in mind! #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @ThisIsLiamM, @jmpneale
  • irockey - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:45 PM EDT
    There is a certain amount of time to invest. I'm lucky that I have a great staff who are all to give it a go #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @ThisIsLiamM, @TheHeadsOffice, @jmpneale
  • MrHeadComputing Sep 6 @ 4:46 PM EDT
    Yes I tent to look at what spag lends itself to out writing focus. #100wcChat
    In reply to @TheHeadsOffice
  • irockey - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:46 PM EDT
    Exactly what I've been looking at over the summer to plan my year's weekly teaching. Interesting way to do it and effective #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @MrHeadComputing, @TheHeadsOffice
  • ThisIsLiamM Sep 6 @ 4:47 PM EDT
    But, you’ve seen the slides from my presentation to them… :-D #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @TheHeadsOffice, @jmpneale
  • ThisIsLiamM Sep 6 @ 4:47 PM EDT
    Disagree slightly. Takes no longer than marking writing, and if it does, not much… #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @irockey, @TheHeadsOffice, @jmpneale
  • TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:47 PM EDT
    We will never give up! #onamission #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @ThisIsLiamM, @jmpneale
  • boyceoc Sep 6 @ 4:48 PM EDT
    Fear of the unknown and time constraints are issues here. #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @TheHeadsOffice, @ThisIsLiamM, @jmpneale
  • irockey - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:48 PM EDT
    Sorry, I meant to work with staff to get them on board and confident with a blog #100wcCHAT I agree, it takes no longer.
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  • TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:49 PM EDT
    #100wcCHAT Question 4 will be with you in one minute!
  • ThisIsLiamM Sep 6 @ 4:49 PM EDT
    Ah, yes of course! :-) #100wcCHAT
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  • irockey - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:49 PM EDT
    I definitely think there is a large fear of the unknown #100wcCHAT
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  • SPH23 Sep 6 @ 4:49 PM EDT
    Sometimes there is a need to focus on an element of SPaG which is being missed! #100wcCHAT
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  • TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:50 PM EDT
    #100wcCHAT Q4. How did or would you approach this week's picture prompt?
  • irockey - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:50 PM EDT
    We used QR codes last year for marking too, sticking them in books to link to writing on blog posts #100wcCHAT
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  • ThisIsLiamM Sep 6 @ 4:50 PM EDT
    #100wcCHAT A3 Appropriate vocab. and punctuation and sentences types should just HAPPEN when writing. Not forced. Ask @alanpeat.
  • ThisIsLiamM Sep 6 @ 4:51 PM EDT
    I did that for a while. Last time I was asked for evidence of blogging, I grabbed a laptop, opened the site and said, “There…" #100wcCHAT
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  • SPH23 Sep 6 @ 4:52 PM EDT
    I've only done some commenting, but writers seem to concentrate on scene setting, monsters and cliff-hangers! #100wcCHAT
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  • irockey - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:52 PM EDT
    Excellent. I like that style #100wcCHAT
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  • TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:52 PM EDT
    I know @irockey did the prompt this week with a class. It was a picture prompt. If you didn't do it, how would you introduce it? #100wcCHAT
  • PrimaryIdeas Sep 6 @ 4:53 PM EDT
    #100wcCHAT Look at the picture. Use your imagination. Write… A4 #keepitsimple
  • SPH23 Sep 6 @ 4:53 PM EDT
    Writing for the global audience! :) #100wcCHAT
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  • irockey - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:53 PM EDT
    I used this prompt yesterday. My opening line was 'whatever's happened here and how did they get there?' #100wcCHAT
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  • TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:54 PM EDT
    They love blood & gore so we'd better make it good! #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @SPH23
  • irockey - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:54 PM EDT
    Always and they come to read it too! The children love their work being read #100wcCHAT
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  • itsmeSpiri Sep 6 @ 4:54 PM EDT
    4a) Describe what caused the imprints and what happened to the person who was wearing that shoe? Creative writing prompt #100wcCHAT
  • irockey - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:55 PM EDT
    Welcome Spiri, thank you for joining us this evening. So glad you made it home in time #100wcCHAT
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  • TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:55 PM EDT
    Hello Spiri! So good you made it! #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @itsmeSpiri
  • boyceoc Sep 6 @ 4:55 PM EDT
    I think I'd link it to the Irish giant Fionn mac Cumhaill! #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @TheHeadsOffice
  • irockey - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:56 PM EDT
    A4: The photo totally captured the imagination of the children yesterday and I had a real variety of creative writing. Brilliant! #100wcCHAT
  • TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:56 PM EDT
    Apart from the general spelling & punctuation is there a specific SPaG element that could be covered here? #100wcCHAT
  • itsmeSpiri Sep 6 @ 4:56 PM EDT
    A3) Writers Workshop Ss chose topic,begin writing,focus on ea Individual Ss spell & grammar thru conferencing, mini lesson 4 ea S #100wcCHAT
  • ktregunna Sep 6 @ 4:56 PM EDT
    We're looking to run a 100wc after sch club across ks2 #100wcChat
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  • TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:57 PM EDT
    Of course! You have your own Causeway! That would give you myths & legends genre #100wcCHAT
    In reply to @boyceoc
  • TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:58 PM EDT
    Hi Karen! Welcome. How many students do you think will attend?#100wcCHAT
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  • irockey - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:58 PM EDT
    I would think using a range of adjectives. #100wcCHAT
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  • irockey - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:58 PM EDT
    Hi Karen. Lovely to see you. Thank you for joining us! #100wcCHAT
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  • TheHeadsOffice - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:58 PM EDT
    Time is running out. Last suggestions please #100wcCHAT
  • boyceoc Sep 6 @ 4:59 PM EDT
    I find making a "connection" with the photo is important. It reminds me of...#100wcCHAT
    In reply to @TheHeadsOffice
  • SPH23 Sep 6 @ 4:59 PM EDT
    We have a Norfolk Giant - apparently and seriously, his name was Hales and there's a village named after him! #100wcCHAT
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  • irockey - Moderator Sep 6 @ 4:59 PM EDT
    Yes, I agree. Lots of children did that successfully #100wcCHAT
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