“Teach me how to read….”
Literacy
Contest
Open
to All Minorities in these Age groups
7-9,
10-13, 14-17
Participants
in the above age groups will write a 1-2 page essay, poem, or story entitled
“Teach me how to read…” in which they describe (from their point of view) the
importance and benefits of reading.
1
page, double spaced for age groups 7-9 & 10-13. 2 pages, double spaced for
ages 14-17.
Individuals
18 and up are allowed to participate in the contest through Poetry, Monologue,
Rap/Song or Dramatic Expression.
Individuals
will perform a 1-3 minute presentation
The
contest will be held on Saturday July 27, 2013 from 1-3 pm at the Jones Center
for Families in the Auditorium
Winners
in each age division will read their work at the Literacy Panel on Thursday
August 8, 2013 at 6:30-8:30pm at Ozarks Electric in Fayetteville, AR. Winners
& participants will receive certificates and prizes for participating.
Please
complete the Entry Form for more information about the event.
This
event is sponsored by the Umoja Soul Writers Group, Northwest Arkansas Democratic
Black Caucus, Ebony Kids of NWA and the Black Business Directory.
For
more information about the Literacy Contest, please contact Leora Jackson at umojasoulnwa@yahoo.com or call 901-340-1966.
“Teach me how to read….”
2013 Literacy Essay/Performance Contest
ENTRY FORM
Students: Attach this completed entry form to your essay. Keep a copy of your essay and this entry form for
your records.
Please put your name on all pages
of your essay.
PLEASE PRINT
STUDENT
NAME:____________________________________ Age:____ Grade ____
(First)
(Last)
ADDRESS:____________________________________________________________
Number
Street Zip
HOME PHONE:
(____)________________________________________________________________
EMAIL address: ______________________________________________________________________
SCHOOL:
____________________________________
JUDGING CRITERIA:
Essays must be typed and double spaced; Age Groups 7-9 & 10-13 may
be typed or written legibly in ink. Age Group 14-17 must be typed and double
spaced. All entries will be judged on
originality and focus on the selected prompt by a panel of community members.
Students must write an essay, poem, or story entitled “Teach me
how to read…” in which they describe (from their point of view) the importance
and benefits of reading.
Individuals 18 and up are allowed
to participate in the contest through Poetry, Monologue, Rap/Song or Dramatic
Expression. Individuals
will perform a 1-3 minute presentation to be judged on Physical Presence, Voice
& Articulation, Dramatic Appropriateness, Level of Difficulty, and Evidence
of Understanding.
Each Age
Group Category will have up to 2 winners depending on the number of entries. The winner from each age group will have
their paper read at the Literacy Panel on Thursday, August 7, 2013 from
6:30-8:30 pm at Ozark Electric, 3641 W Wedington Dr, Fayetteville, AR 72704
Prizes: Cash Prizes up to $150 for winners in each age
group, $50 Gift Certificate for 2nd place, Books & Literacy
Souvenirs to all participants.
Suggested maximum length:
Ages 7-9 & 10-13: Suggested Maximum 250 words; 12
pt. size type
Ages 14-17: Suggested Maximum 700 words; 12 pt. size
type
SIGNATURES:
We certify that this entry is a
new original work and was developed and written by the student.
We give permission for the
writer’s essay and picture to be reproduced for promotional purposes including
publication in the news media. We understand that the objective of this contest is student
recognition and that there is no compensation beyond the
prizes mentioned.
STUDENT SIGNATURE:________________________________________________________
PARENT SIGNATURE:_________________________________________________________
To be officially entered, all
signatures must be complete when the entry is received.
The DEADLINE for receipt of
entries at the Jones Center is:
1:00 PM Saturday, July 27, 2013.
Individuals can mail their essays
& Entry Form to: Ebony
Kids of Northwest Arkansas, 3805 Legacy Lane, Rogers AR 72758.
QUESTIONS CALL: For more information about
the Literacy Contest, please contact Leora Jackson at umojasoulnwa@yahoo.com or call 901-340-1966.
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