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Network Newspaper announces
Third Annual Essay, Poetry and Art Contest
Deadline November 20, 2007
Theme is
“I Give Thanks For God’s Love Because…”
Dear Teachers,
Network Newspaper has decided to extend the deadline for our arts competition to the 20th of November. There are a few changes as well as an additional, more focused theme. The additional theme is “I Give Thanks For God’s Love Because…” Hopefully this new theme will assist your students in staying more focused on the subject.
Attached are rubrics, graphic organizers, and a copy of the Alabama Course of Study for English/Language Arts for each grade level. The three new grade levels included in the contest are fourth through sixth grade, seventh through ninth grade and tenth through twelfth grade brackets. All students may submit visual as well as written entries; please keep these separate. Teachers are advised to give the students a copy of the rubric when beginning the contest writing and that teachers use the rubric to assist the children in the editing process.
We are requesting that all schools have classroom and school level contests prior to submission and that only the top ten entries in each grade bracket be submitted along with a list of all entrants so that all who enter may receive a certificate, but the field will be narrowed before submission to Network Newspaper. We suggest including this contest as a part of your Language Arts and visual arts programs and curriculum. Several teachers have done so in the past and found it very successful.
You will find included in this packet certificates for any entries already submitted. Final grading will be completed after the deadline of November 20, 2007. Thank you for your enthusiastic participation.
Writing Rubric
Grade Bracket – 4-6th Grades
Essays
Requirement Possible Points Points Earned
On subject 1-20 points
Organizational skills 1-20 points
Two or more paragraphs 1-20 points
Correct grammar 1-20 points
Correct spelling 1-10 points
Neatness 1-5 points
Typed 1-5 points
Poetry
Requirement Possible Points Points Earned
On subject 1-20 points
Organizational skills 1-20 points
Two or more stanzas 1-20 points
Correct grammar 1-20 points
Correct spelling 1-10 points
Neatness 1-5 points
Typed 1-5 points
Grade Bracket – 7-9th Grades
Essays
Requirement Possible Points Points Earned
On subject 1-20 points
Organizational skills 1-20 points
Four or more paragraphs 1-20 points
Correct grammar 1-20 points
Correct spelling 1-10 points
Neatness 1-5 points
Typed 1-5 points
Poetry
Requirement Possible Points Points Earned
On subject 1-20 points
Organizational skills 1-20 points
Four or more stanzas 1-20 points
Correct grammar 1-20 points
Correct spelling 1-10 points
Neatness 1-5 points
Typed 1-5 points
Grade Bracket – 10-12th Grades
Essays
Requirement Possible Points Points Earned
On subject 1-20 points
Organizational skills 1-20 points
Six or more paragraphs 1-20 points
Correct grammar 1-20 points
Correct spelling 1-10 points
Neatness 1-5 points
Typed 1-5 points
Poetry
Requirement Possible Points Points Earned
On subject 1-20 points
Organizational skills 1-20 points
Six or more stanzas 1-20 points
Correct grammar 1-20 points
Correct spelling 1-10 points
Neatness 1-5 points
Typed 1-5 points
Graphic Organizers
The use of graphic organizers may assist students in their organizational skills. Here is a link to an explanation and some samples from the EdHelper website:
http://www.edhelperclipart.com/clipart/teachers/org-howtouse.pdf. Feel free to go here and find assistance in using graphic organizers if you are not familiar with them. This next website has a variety of organizers that you can use for writing or other subjects: http://gotoscience.com/Graphic_Organizers.html.
Other Information
For samples of last year’s contest work, go to
Links Button-May 2006
If you follow the Alabama Course of Study for planning lessons, the following COS numbers may be used for integrating the writing contest into your curriculum:
For grade brackets 4-6:
COS # Objective
4.13 Exhibit increased independence in selecting appropriate print and nonprint media for a variety of purposes.
4.21/5.25/6.21 Use the writing process with assistance when composing different forms of written expression
4.22/5.27 Monitor the writing process.
4.23/5.26/6.22 Know and apply principles of grammar and usage in writing, speaking, and presenting and apply mechanics in writing
4.24/5.23 Exhibit the habit of writing daily in academic, social, and/or personal situations.
4.255.22 Write in a variety of modes to express meaning.
4.26/5.24/6.25 Organize content of written compositions with attention to basic characteristics
4.275.30 Correct errors in sentence structure in oral and written presentations
4.28 Write meaningful sentences and paragraphs.
4.29/5.28/6.27 Spell words correctly in final written products
4.315.32/6.18 Use computers for expression
4.32 Apply figurative language found in literature to enhance written and oral production of language
5.30 Express meaning through writing more complex sentences, more detailed paragraphs, and multi-paragraph compositions in an organized manner
5.34 Organize and present information in visual, oral, and/or print form.
6.11 Recognize the power of language as it evokes emotion; expands thinking; and influences problem solving, decision making, and action
6.17 Develop an extended vocabulary through reading, listening, viewing, writing, speaking, and presenting
6.23 Compose using recognized literature as models
6.24 Use self-monitoring and feedback from peers and teachers to evaluate reading, writing, listening, viewing, studying, and research skills.
6.26 Compose descriptive, narrative, expository, and persuasive essays
For grade brackets 7-9:
COS # Objective
7.16/8.16 Develop and use an extended vocabulary through reading, listening, viewing, writing, speaking, and presenting.
7.17/8.17 Use available computer technology to enhance reading and writing skills.
7.21 Exhibit proficiency in the use of the writing process.
7.22/8.20 Know and apply principles of grammar and usage in writing, speaking, and presenting and apply mechanics in writing
7.23/8.21 Compose using recognized literature as models
7.24/8.22 Use self-monitoring and feedback from peers and teachers to evaluate reading, writing, listening, viewing, studying, and research skills
7.25/8.23 Organize content of written composition with attention to basic characteristics
7.26/8.24 Compose descriptive, narrative, expository, and persuasive essays
7.27/8.25 Compose and present in many ways using different techniques for various audiences and occasions both formal and informal
7.28/8.27 Express personal feelings, opinions, and information in formal and informal situations
8.10 Demonstrate an appreciation for the power of language as it evokes emotion; expands thinking; and influences problem solving, decision making, and action
8.19 Internalize the writing process
8.26 Participate in presentations of written material.
9.7 Critique literature, student writing, and various presentations
9.19 Demonstrate proficiency with available technology and software in the oral communication, research, and writing processes.
9.20 Evaluate personal style in approaching the reading and writing processes using teacher and peer feedback.
9.21 Write using the principal characteristics of an author's style
9.22 Demonstrate personal style and voice through writing poetry and prose
9.23 Write in a variety of modes for different purposes and audiences.
9.24 Use a variety of sentence structures in writing.
9.25 Organize paragraphs in a variety of patterns
9.26 Write to clarify ideas and organize thinking
9.28 Produce a final draft by using the writing process with peer and teacher assistance.
9.29 Demonstrate understanding of language terms and ability to apply the concepts to writing
9.34 Display an extended vocabulary in writing, speaking, and presenting
For grade brackets 10-12:
COS # Objective
10.18 Apply the principles of standard English by adjusting vocabulary and style to suit the occasion.
10.19 Produce thoughtful compositions through improved use of phases in the writing process.
10.20 Demonstrate knowledge of language terminology and application of the concepts
10.22 Use available technology related to English language arts
10.23 Write in a variety of modes for many purposes and audiences.
10.24 Demonstrate a mastery of paragraph structures
10.25 Write to clarify and to organize thoughts and ideas
10.29 Display an extended vocabulary
11.10 Compare content and literary form among several selections of anthologized literature and among selected student writings
11.18 Demonstrate vocabulary development in reading comprehension, writing, and speaking.
11.20 Apply specific evaluation procedures to one's own reading, studying, and writing
11.21 Demonstrate proficiency in using language terminology and in applying language concepts.
11.23 Demonstrate proficiency in using available technology for expression and learning.
11.27/12.21 Write for a variety of purposes, audiences, and occasions both formal and informal.
11.28 Write for practical and personal purposes
11.29 Write creatively in a variety of genres.
11.30 Use literary devices in poetry, narratives, and exposition
12.14 Interpret and evaluate oral and written material.
12.19 Use available modern technology for a variety of communication purposes.
12.22 Write for specific audiences.
12.23 Demonstrate mastery of language terms and applications of concepts
12.24 Revise and edit written drafts applying conventions of standard English
12.25 Write to clarify opinions and interpretations
12.26 Use precise vocabulary in writing and speaking.
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