Poetry Contests

The following slides contain information about writing, poetry and art contests. They do not contain the complete list of rules for each contest. For specific information about each contest, refer to the website listed. Be sure to check the rubrics, if provided.

Let me know if you will be entering a contest, so that I can help you with the entry forms. Some require on-line submissions. In addition, some only allow three entries per teacher or per school.

Make sure to show me your entries before you send them off, so I can give you your extra credit!

Board of Water Supply2010 Water Conservation Week

Poster and Poetry Contest Theme: Stop the Drop Judging: accuracy of info, originality, creativity, writing

ability Deadline: March 10, 2010 Rules:

– One entry per person (no collaboration)– Original work - no plagiarism– Entry form required– 150 words or less; no more than 20 lines– Standard 8 1/2” x 11” typed

www.boardofwatersupply.com

Creative Communications Poetry and Writing Contest

Poetry postmarked by April 13, 2010 Essay postmarked by Feb 17, 2010 Original and in English No more than 21 lines for poem Essays no more than 250 words, nonfiction Winners - $50.00 bond, award, published book www.poeticpower.com

My Hawaii Story ContestHawaii Conservation Alliance

Story or poem: What makes Hawaii’s environment special to you? Share your feelings about the environment and tell us about our Hawaii.

Poem or story (1000 words) Poems must tell a story (narrative poem!) No acrostic poems Deadline March 11, 2010 On-line submission Prizes and published www.hawaiiconservation.org/myhawaii

Hawaii Education AssociationCreative Writing Festival

Prizes up to $125 Essay (Grades 4 - 12) 650 - 1000 words Short Story (Grades 7 - 12) original - not a retell Free Verse Poetry (Grades 1 - 12)

– related to HI– Up to 12 lines

Problem Solving (Grades 4 - 12) Deadline Feb 26, 2010 www.heaed.com Rubrics

Extra Credit!

Yes, I will give extra credit for entering! Already on SnapGrades Good luck! Let me know if you enter. Some have limits

of 3 per class or 3 per teacher.