Writing Opportunities

ESSAY CONTEST! Due date:  Jan. 31

The VFW is having an essay contest!

Rules:

*The theme is “Why Veterans are Heros”

*The essays should be no longer than 200 words.  

*They can be typed or neatly handwritten.

*A Cover Sheet should be attached that includes the student's name, school, grade, and home telephone number.  

*The back of the cover sheet should include VFW/Auxiliary #6504 and District 14.

YOUNG AUTHORS CONTEST! Due date:  Jan. 20

The ROE is again hosting a Young Authors contest!

*Write a creative writing story; give your story a TITLE

*It can be neatly handwritten or typed.

*They are judged on the story NOT spelling/grammar (Winners have time to type and edit their stories before the conference date!)

*If your draft is the winner, you'll attend the conference.

POETRY CONTEST! Due Date Feb. 24

SWIC is having a poetry contest!

Rules:

*You may submit ONE poem.  

*Give your poem a title.  

*Don't put your name on the poem… get an entry form from Mrs. Z - you’ll staple this to the poem