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Arbor Day Writing Contest

Arbor Day Writing Contest

Who can enter: students in grades 6-12
Writing criteria:  Electronic submission, word document, limited to 500 words or less, double-spaced
Include student name, school, and grade on each page of submission
Can be essay, short story, or poem
E-mail submissions to: delam@ci.collierville.tn.us
Deadline for submission: April 1, 2017 at 6:00pm
Prizes will be awarded to first, second and third place winners during 
our Arbor Day event on April 29th at 1:00 PM
First and second place submissions will have the 
opportunity to  read at the Arbor Day event 
Theme: Branching Out

 

Writing Contest Judging Guidelines
Original voice
Unique style
Fresh point of view
Creativity
Descriptive language
Good diction
Interesting ideas
Valuable content and/or research incorporated into the essay
Clear presentment of the topic
Peer impact
Spelling/Grammar/Mechanics/Word Count
1st: $100, 2nd: $50, 3rd: $25

Date:
Monday, April 3, 2017 Show more dates
Time:
All Day Event
Time Zone:
Central Time - US & Canada (change)
Categories:
  Teen Program  

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