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At What's Up, we do most of the work, writing stories for
students to read every month. But, we know that many of
our readers also enjoy writing or want to have their say.
So, we always make space for students' contributions. Whether
you're someone whose English compositions often get praised
in class, or someone who rarely writes unless you have to,
there are ways for you to contribute.
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CONTESTS:
We often run contests that ask you to write a short answer.
For example, in past issues, we've asked you for your views
on space exploration, and your favourite websites. For such
contests, there are no "right" answers. You can
even draw your answer if you like! We want you to think,
and to be creative.
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CRAZY CAPTIONS:
One of the most popular sections is our Crazy Caption Contest.
We show you a picture, and you come up with a funny caption.
It's a way to exercise that very important muscle: your
sense of humour!
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LETTERS:
Letters are a way to tell other readers how you feel about
something. It could be something that makes you upset or
worried, happy or amused. Or, perhaps you just have a question
about something happening in the world. It could be about
your home life, studies, hobbies, or about a big event in
the news.
The maximum length of a letter is 300 words. Letters can
be just a few sentences long. Remember, it's not the length
that matters, but the ideas in your letter. The e-mail address
for letters is letters@whatsup.sg.
Or you can write to us at our main address below.
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CANTEEN CONVERSATIONS:
Every month, we visit a school to talk to students about
a particular topic. Your picture and views will be published
in What's Up. As the title suggests, Canteen Conversations
isn't about writing but about talking. So if you have something
to say, and think it would be cool for your picture and
words to appear in What's Up, contact shameen@newsforkids.com.sg.
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ARTICLES:
Longer articles are the hardest to write. We have a small
number of regular student writers and others who try it
once or twice. Unlike letters, please don't send us finished
articles without first asking us whether we want them.
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Kid correspondent Omar Chaudhuri
interviews bestselling author Anthony Horowitz for
What's Up
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Sometimes, we can't publish your piece because there
isn't space, or because we have something similar
already. So, check with us first. Just e-mail cherian@newsforkids.com.sg.
In your e-mail, tell us clearly and briefly what you
want to write about. If we like your idea, we will
ask you to go ahead and write the article.
If you don't have an idea yet, but would really love
to write something, email us too. In the email, write
a few paragraphs about yourself - your interests,
favourite authors, shows and pasttimes, for example.
If we have a project that matches your interests,
we may contact you.
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GROUP PROJECTS:
These can be lots of fun. Think of something that your whole
class, or a group of your friends, can do together. For
example, a few months ago, a class from Tampines Primary
interviewed the young stars of the movie Homerun.
If you and your friends would like to do a group project
for What's Up, contact us. Or, you could ask your class
teacher to contact us. If you already have an idea, that
would be great. But even if you don't, we can help to think
of a fun idea for you.
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Our mailing address is:
What's Up,
80 Genting Lane, #05-01A
Ruby Industrial Complex
Singapore 349565
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