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Writing Contest Opportunities at Pioneer Middle School

1st quarter 2006 writing contest:Pioneer Pride-
Persuasive paper

3rd quarter 2006-07 writing contest:

  • Best Technology paper- Persuasive paper
    1st place-
  • 2nd place
  • 3rd place

1st quarter winners:

  • 1st place- Kristie Adams-
  • 2nd place- Carson Grater (Click here to see his paper in PDF format)
  • 3rd place- Carly Rix (Click here to see her paper in PDF format)
 

2nd quarter 2006-07 writing contest-

  • Favorite book, movie, or live performance - Persuasive paper
    •1st place- Brock Kuntz
  • 2nd place- Katie Baird
  • 3rd place- Roxy Stapleton

4th quarter 2006-07 writing contest:

  • Favorite Pioneer Memory-Expository
  • Due Wednesday, June 6

Current contest-----> Favorite Memory of Pioneer

Writing Contest

When?-----> now until Deadline: Wednesday, June 6

What? --------> Who can write a the best paper that answers the prompt:

Pick some memory from Pioneer describe the event. Tell why it has made Pioneer such a great place to attend school.
what? 1. identify and describe the event
why? 2. explain why it is such a powerful memory for you and why it makes Pioneer so great!
how? 3. include EXAMPLES to help with your explanation

Where? -------> Turn in your final draft in the Tech Lab

How? -------> Follow the guidelines below:

Rules for submission (if you don’t follow these, you will not even be considered):
•must be typed
•no more than 3 spelling error
•must focus on one topic: a book OR a movie OR a live performance

Prizes? ---->1st prize- $25 gift certificate to Hastings
2nd prize- $10 gift certificate to Hastings
3rd prize- $5 gift certificate to Hastings
*The top three papers will be published on the Internet!!!

Contest rubric:

0 1 2 3 4 Introduction paragraph
•Does the hook grab the reader?
•Does the first paragraph focus the paper?
0 1 2 3 4 Middle paragraphs
•Are the reasons explained well?
•Do transition words make the paper flow?
0 1 2 3 4 Conclusion
•Is the paper wrapped up at the end?
•Is there a strong finish?
0 1 2 3 4 Are the conventions checked?
0 1 2 3 4 How persuasive were they?
_______ Total score (20 possible)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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