extra credit
Assignments
Creative Writing Contest for February
Due: Friday February 21st by 2pm, submit to envelope in library
The challenge: Write an 8-line poem/song on the theme "The Truth about Love"
Criteria:
- Must be 8 lines PRECISELY - Double-spaced - Must include a minimum of 5 literary/figurative devices - Must have a title - Focus on using vivid, precise word choices - Remember to show, not tell - Include writer's first and last name, grade and teacher's name on BACK Submissions that do not meet the above criteria will not be considered |
Prizes!Prizes!
Top 3 writers will each receive a 10$ Starbucks card, a prize certificate, and publication (with permission) on the school website. |
GVPL Teen writing contest January 2nd - February 27th 2020
link to contest details: https://www.gvpl.ca/play/teen-writing-contest/
Read and Win- Oak Bay Book Read
January Extra Credit
Due Fri, Jan 24th by 2pm, submit to envelope in the library.
The challenge= write a short story starting with the opening line "Marley was dead to begin with.."
Criteria :
• 400 word maximum (must include word count) •Double- spaced •Include detailed description •MUST have a title •Focus on creating a narrative arc •Remember to 'show' not 'tell' •Include writer's first AND last name, grade and teacher's name on BACK Submissions that do not meet the above criteria will not be considered |
Prizes! Prizes! Prizes!
Top 3 writers will each receive a 10$ Starbucks card, a prize certificate, and publication (with permission) on the school website. |
December Extra Credit
Due January 6th (first day back to school)
Write a descriptive paragraph detailing: The Polar Bear Swim
Criteria: • 300 word maximum (must include word count) • Double- spaced • Include sensory language • Must have a title • Focus on including details that support the prompt • Remember 'show' not 'tell' • Must include writer's first and last name, grade and teacher's name on back |
Creative Writing Contest for November
Due- Thurs, Nov 21st by 3:30. Submit to library.
The challenge - Write a descriptive paragraph detailing "my not-so-average family"
Criteria: • 300 word maximum (must include word count) • Double- spaced • Include sensory language • Must have a title • Focus on including details that support the prompt • Remember 'show' not 'tell' • Must include writer's first and last name, grade and teacher's name on back Submissions that do not meet the above criteria will not be considered |
Prizes! Prizes!
Top 3 writers will each receive a 10$ Starbucks card, a prize certificate, and publication (with permission) on the school website |
HALLOWEEN EXTRA CREDIT!!!
Poems - Due November 29th 2019
Short Stories - Due December 6th 2019
Link to contest rules...
Due November 4th-25th
Link to contest rules...
Due September 16th - October 28th
Due October 23 (School CW Comp)