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Looking for fresh writing inspiration? Pobble gives teachers a free writing prompt every day, with an image, story starter and questions to get students talking, thinking and writing. Start here: pobble.com
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Before the next writing lesson, try a question with no wrong answer. "Who do you think she is?" Everyone can answer, and the ideas are on the table before the first sentence. #QuickWritingWin
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Beyond "what" and "why". Try these to get a class thinking before they write: Why might...? What would...? Who can...? Talk first, write second. Save this for your next writing lesson. More ideas, including a free printable questioning grid, on the Pobble blog. Link below
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AI can support writing assessment, but the final judgement still belongs with the teacher. Our latest article explores how AI insight and human-led moderation can work together to strengthen writing assessment. Read more: hubs.la/Q04ytY_N0
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Poetry can show far more than creativity. It can reveal control of language, vocabulary, punctuation, tone & authorial choice, making it a valuable part of writing assessment too. On National Poetry Day, read why poetry deserves a bigger place in primary writing assessment...
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It’s official, BBC 500 Words is now open! 🎉 Children aged 5 to 11 can enter a story of 500 words or fewer, with creativity, character, plot and originality taking centre stage. Find out more: hubs.la/Q04y4zL50
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Competition closes 9pm Friday 6 November 2026. For more details and to read the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Notices go to bbc.co.uk/500words.
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Looking for fresh poetry ideas for National Poetry Day? From haiku and limericks to kennings, calligrams and free verse, this blog shares 12 poetry types to try with your class, with examples to help you get started.
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Teaching instruction writing? Move beyond recipes and classroom rules with imaginative prompts that help children practise clear steps, precise language and command verbs. Read the blog: hubs.la/Q04xmjcT0
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BBC 500 Words opens next week! ✍️ Children aged 5 to 11 can let their imaginations run wild and write a story they’d love to read. Entries open on Tuesday 29 September. Find out more: hubs.la/Q04y4xr-0
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Competition closes 9pm Friday 6 November 2026. For more details and to read the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Notices go to bbc.co.uk/500words.
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Find the full prompt for this image on Pobble 🏠✨ A house is floating into the sky, an ordinary street has become anything but ordinary, and your class needs to decide what happens next. #teachingideas
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Preview the prompt and see how you could use it in your next writing lesson: app.pobble.com/lessons/teach…
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National Inclusion Week may be ending, but inclusion is everyday work. As schools plan how to use the Inclusive Mainstream Fund, we’re looking at how to remove barriers to writing and help more students take part...
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BBC 500 Words is back! ✍️ We’re proud to be partnering with the BBC again, with brand-new Pobble story prompts created especially for this year’s competition. Entries open on 29 September for ages 5 to 11. Find out more: hubs.la/Q04wdj640
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Find the full prompt for this image on Pobble ✨ Diamonds are falling from the sky, lighting up the countryside and leaving everyone wondering where they came from. Use this prompt to get your class writing with wonder, mystery and a hint of danger. 💎
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Preview the prompt and see how you could use it in your next writing lesson: app.pobble.com/lessons/teach…
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