Author: Stuart Field
Homework – 29/9/25
https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/500-words
Pupils may write a story to enter the 500 Word Challenge – see the link below!
We have done some work following the live lesson this week – even if they do not wish to enter, children should still write a story!
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