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The Canterbury Tales Writing Competition

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Nonprofit organization
Chaucer
Deadline
Opportunity type
Competitions
Opportunity funding
Not funding
Eligible Countries
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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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