With all the work of school and physical challenges getting information down on paper, many students with dyslexia don’t get a chance to write creatively – but the Karina Eide Young Writers Awards might get some students off the sidelines.
The deadline for the awards is Valentine’s Day or February 14th.
Submissions must be creative and not a book report or factual description of an event. Stories or poems should be 7-700 words only and only 1 work should be submitted. Works can be dictated to parent, teacher, or friend. Spelling does not count in judging.
YourDictionary has some easy tips for students who want to write a poem here.
Looking at examples of poems or stories is always a good idea. What did you like most about the story? What did you like least? Could you write it on a different theme or write it with a sense of humor?
For older students, here is video with some ideas for writing when you don’t have any ideas.
If you have a visual thinker, they can draw pictures first, then add words at a second step or look for an interesting picture or use a visual story prompt to get the creative juices flowing.
