“Write All About It”

Centerville High School Essay Contest

Rules

.1.Students are asked to hand in essays of 500 to 700 words of their own work. Any essay containing material copied from another source will be disqualified.

.2.Manuscripts should be typed double-spaced, with the student’s name, address, and grade level on a separate sheet of paper.

.3.Essays must be turned in by 4:00 P.M. on November 30. They can be brought to Mrs. Elton in Room 104 or to Mr. Markham in the school library.

Essay-Writing Tips

.1.Catch your reader’s interest—Your opening should immediately pull your reader into your essay. Asking a question or starting with a story, or surprising statement are some good ways to do this.

.2.Create a picture—Use active words that show your reader what is happening. Instead of telling your reader that “the room was disordered,” paint a picture using active verbs and lively adjectives.

.3.Have a purpose—Well-written essays do more than just describe an event or express a viewpoint; they also communicate a message.

.4.Check for mistakes—Read your paper over to check for mistakes. Ask another student to read your paper. Another pair of eyes will often spot a mistake you have missed.

.5.Format your essay—Neatly type your essay on white paper. Choose an attractive cover for handing in. The computer lab will be open after school from 3:15 to 4:45 P.M. each day this month so that students can use the computers.

Prizes

Winning essays will be published in the Centerville Times. Everyone who takes part in it will also receive a free pass to enter one school activity this year.

First Prize: $50 savings bond

Second Prize: Dictionary and reference book

Third Prize: Pen set and journal

1.Which of the following rules is set for the essay contest?

A. Students can write something exactly as it is written in other books.

B. Essays must be brought to Mr. Markham in the computer lab on November 30.

C. Students’ personal information should be listed on another piece of paper.

D. The students winning the first prize will be awarded a dictionary and a book.

2.Which of the following writing tips is given in the passage?

A. Drawing a picture to go with the essay.

B. Making the essay short enough to hold the readers’ interest.

C. Asking a teacher to find the mistakes you haven’t found.

D. Trying to communicate an important idea to readers.

3.The article is written to       .

A. inform the students of the essay contest

B. show how to organize an essay contest

C. explain how to write a good essay

D. convince the students of the prizes available

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