The Canterbury Tales Writing Competition

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Opportunity details

Nonprofit organization
Chaucer
Deadline
Opportunity type
Competitions
Opportunity funding
Not funding
Eligible Countries
This opportunity is destined for all countries
Eligible Region
All Regions

Description

The competition is open to all students of school age

Age groups:

-Junior: 5-10 years old
-Intermediate: 11-14 years old
-Senior: 15-18 years old

Theme: Surprise, Surprise!

Guidelines:
-Write a poem or story about a surprise.
-Write a poem or story with a twist in the tail.
-Write a description of a character who was not what they appeared to be.

Word Count: 500 words max

Closing Date: 28 February 2025

Entry: Free

Top Prize: £300 for winner and £1000 for their school library

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