Writing Contest 2019

STUDENT ESSAY CHALLENGE GUIDELINES – 2019

Our theme for the 2019 Essay Challenge is:

Going Places With Literacy

Elements for Effective Communication

  • Listening
  • Speaking
  • Reading
  • Writing
Our goal is to encourage English as a Second Language students to think creatively and express their ideas in an organized form both in writing and verbally.
  • All entries must follow the theme of our 2019 Literacy Celebration
  • Only typed essays emailed to tutorhrs@hotmail.com on or before Friday, September 13, 2019 will be considered.
  • Entries should be between 200 and 600 words
  • Each entry should be in the thoughts and words of the author
  • The top three entries will be announced at the lunch and will be awarded prizes
Judging will be based on:
  • Focus on the theme - Going Places With Literacy
  • Accuracy of facts
  • Introduction/organization
  • Sequencing/organization
  • Flow and rhythm
  • Word Choice
All Essay Challenge entries become the property of the Palm Harbor Literacy Council. By participating, entrants agree that the Palm Harbor Literacy Council may use their entry materials, names and biographical information in the Council's promotional and program activities.

Downloadable Entry Form