The 100 word challenge is a great way for a piece of writing that you can make yourself but there are boundaries. This is a great learning experience because it allows the student to Think Creatively which is a very important 21 century skill. I think that all students should do this because it is a fun learning experience with the possibility to be on showcase.
Here is the actual website: http://100wc.net/
Here are the directions and an example: http://psolarz.weebly.com/100-word-challenge
Here are the directions and an example: http://psolarz.weebly.com/100-word-challenge