Friday, March 31, is the deadline for the annual South Middle School Essay Contest, according to Mr. Randy Turner, eighth grade communication arts teacher.
This year, for the first time, students will be allowed to choose their own topic, writing about any subject about which they have strong opinions, Mr. Turner said. Topics can range from the war in Iraq to the school dress code. Essays must be at least 250 words and may be either typed or handwritten.
Essays will be judged on the following criteria:
-Strong opening
-Strong conclusion
-Well-reasoned arguments
-Writing style
-Proper use of conventions (spelling, grammar, capitalization, punctuation)
The essays will be judged by past contest winners.
The first place winner will receive $15, with $10 for second place, $5 for third place, $3 for fourth place, $2 for fifth place, and $1 apiece for those finishing sixth through 20th. The top writer in each grade will receive at least $10, Mr. Turner said.
All entries must be turned in to Mr. Turner in Room 210 by the end of the school day on Friday, March 31.
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