Descriptosaurus Writing Challenge - KS2

The Task
The challenge is simple. We want you to paint a picture with words and create a piece of descriptive writing – either a story or non-fiction – without using any dialogue. Then send it in to us for a chance to win some fantastic prizes, including a brand new tablet computer!
Entries must have 250 words or less so choose carefully
…make every word count!
ENTRIES TO MRS BROMWICH BY WEDNESDAY 6TH NOVEMBER PLEASE

One pupil will be chosen as the overall winner and will win some great prizes including:
For the child
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£50 worth of book vouchers
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A brand new tablet computer!
For the school
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£250 worth of David Fulton/Routledge books for the classroom
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Membership to the National Literacy Trust Network (or a free renewal for existing members)
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A visit from Alison Wilcox, author of Descriptosaurus, to run writing workshops for the pupils as well as training for the staff
In each age category, (Lower KS2 and Upper KS2) a first and second prize winner will also be chosen:
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First prize: £100 worth of David Fulton/Routledge books for the school plus £50 worth of book vouchers for the pupil
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Second prize: £50 worth of David Fulton/Routledge books for the school plus £20 worth of book vouchers for the pupil
All shortlisted entries will be featured in a gallery on the National Literacy Trust website for all to see, so your pupils’ writing could be read by thousands of people!
This competition is only for those aged seven and over (Sorry: We don’t make the rules!)