Spring Writing Challenges

Complete one of the challenges and bring it in to school - fantastic pieces of writing could receive silver awards!

1. Create a Character Profile (Descriptive)

• Task: Create a character for a story you would like to write. You should give your character a name, age, personality traits, likes, dislikes, and a backstory.
• Challenge: Include at least one surprising trait or secret about the character.

2. Write a Letter to Your Future Self (Letter)

• Task: You should write a letter to yourself 10 years from now, describing your life, goals, and dreams.
• Challenge: Include predictions about what your life might look like and advice for your future self.

3. Write a Short Mystery Story (Narrative)

• Task: Write a short mystery story where the main character solves a puzzle or a crime.
• Challenge: Make sure to include clues that the reader can follow along with, but don’t reveal the answer until the very end.

4. Design an Alien (Descriptive/Recount)

• Task: Describe an alien you have invented, including its appearance, abilities, home planet, and how it communicates.
• Challenge: Write a diary entry from the perspective of the alien, sharing an adventure on Earth.

5. Write a Dialogue Between Two Opposing Characters (Narrative)

• Task: Write a conversation between two characters who disagree on something important.
• Challenge: Show how the characters try to persuade each other, using powerful language or emotional appeals.

6. Create a Mythical Creature (Descriptive)

• Task: Design a mythical creature, including its name, powers, and habitat.
• Challenge: Write a legend or short story about how the creature came into existence or how it helps (or hinders) humans.

7. Write a Poem About Nature (Poetry)

• Task: Write a poem about the beauty of nature, using vivid imagery and sensory descriptions.
• Challenge: Use at least two different types of figurative language (like metaphors or similes) in the poem.

8. Write a News Article About an Imaginary Event (Information)

• Task: Write a news article about something unusual or extraordinary that has happened in your town or in an imaginary world.
• Challenge: Include a catchy headline, an introduction, quotes from witnesses, and a conclusion.

9. Write a Review of a Book or Film (Information)

• Task: Write a review of a book or film you have recently read or watched.
• Challenge: Include both positive and negative aspects of the book or film, and offer recommendations for who should read or watch it.

10. Create a Superhero (Descriptive/Narrative)

• Task: Design a superhero with special powers and a backstory. What’s their weakness? What motivates them to fight evil?
• Challenge: Write a scene where the superhero faces a difficult choice and must decide what to do.

11. Write a Short Story in One Sentence (Narrative)

• Task: Write a complete short story in just one sentence.
• Challenge: The sentence should have a clear beginning, middle, and end, and create a full picture of the story.

12. Write a Diary Entry from Another Time Period (Recount)

• Task: Write a diary entry as if you were living in a different time period, such as ancient Greece, the Middle Ages, or the future.
• Challenge: Include historical or futuristic details that would be accurate for the time period.

13. The Water Cycle (Expository)

• Task: Write a clear explanation of the water cycle, explaining the process of evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.
• Challenge: Use diagrams or visual aids to help illustrate each stage of the cycle.

14. Why Everyone Should Read More Books (Persuasive)

• Task: Write a persuasive letter to your friends convincing them to read more books.
• Challenge: Use logical arguments, examples, and personal experiences to persuade them about the benefits of reading.

15. Explain How to Build a Birdhouse (Expository/Instructions)

• Task: Write a step-by-step guide on how to build a simple birdhouse.
• Challenge: Include helpful tips or tools needed for the project, and explain the importance of each step clearly.