1. Do the Write Thing Challenge! 2015-2016

2. The Topic: The writing should address the following questions: How has violence affected my life? How has violence affected my life? What are the causes of violence? What are the causes of violence? What can I do about violence? What can I do about violence?

3. Format Choices: Essay – cannot be fictional Essay – cannot be fictional Poem Poem Play Play Song Song It must be positive and not derogatory.

4. Length Essay 500 – 1000 words Essay 500 – 1000 words Play 500 – 1000 words Play 500 – 1000 words Song 500 – 1000 words Song 500 – 1000 words Poem 250 – 300 words Poem 250 – 300 words

5. Submission Must be typed or written in black ink on 8 ½ x 11 paper. Must be typed or written in black ink on 8 ½ x 11 paper. Do not use spiral notebook paper. Do not use spiral notebook paper. Use only one side of paper. Use only one side of paper. Pages must be numbered. Pages must be numbered. Must have a Cover Sheet/Consent Form signed by the student and a parent or guardian. Must have a Cover Sheet/Consent Form signed by the student and a parent or guardian. Must be written in English. Must be written in English.

6. Additional Information: If you use a quotation or another person’s material in your entry, the entry must identify whose work is being used by citing the original author’s name, or citing the source of the material. Writings based upon plagiarism will not be advanced to the judging process. If you use a quotation or another person’s material in your entry, the entry must identify whose work is being used by citing the original author’s name, or citing the source of the material. Writings based upon plagiarism will not be advanced to the judging process.

7. Rewards Everyone who submits an essay or poem will receive a Certificate of Recognition. Everyone who submits an essay or poem will receive a Certificate of Recognition. Winners will be judge on a local, state, and national level. Winners will be judge on a local, state, and national level. Winners’ work will be published in yearly anthology. Winners’ work will be published in yearly anthology. Invitation to attend Awards Ceremony and Luncheon @ Minute Maid Park Invitation to attend Awards Ceremony and Luncheon @ Minute Maid Park

8. School, Students, and Teachers Get Recognition

10. Deadline All entries with the Cover Sheet/Consent Form must be turned in to your teacher no later than Wednesday, December 2, 2015. All entries with the Cover Sheet/Consent Form must be turned in to your teacher no later than Wednesday, December 2, 2015.