1. Free Write Rules Write without stopping for 10 minutes.
No English words in the story except for names. 
Keep the sentences and story line simple. 
Get your story idea ahead of time. 
Use lists if you have them. 
Use words that you already know. 
If you don’t know a word, don’t use it or reword the idea. 
Use as many adjectives as possible. 
Spell as accurately as you can and then move on. 
Add another character when you get stuck. 
Use posters from the room as help. 
Illogical stories are o.k.

2. When time is up, count the number of words and write it on the top right hand section in your composition book, with today’s date. 
TIME IS UP