1. Poetry Contests  The following slides contain information about writing, poetry and art contests. They do not contain the complete list of rules for each contest. For specific information about each contest, refer to the website listed. Be sure to check the rubrics, if provided.  Let me know if you will be entering a contest, so that I can help you with the entry forms. Some require on-line submissions. In addition, some only allow three entries per teacher or per school.  Make sure to show me your entries before you send them off, so I can give you your extra credit!

2. Board of Water Supply 2010 Water Conservation Week Poster and Poetry Contest  Theme: Stop the Drop  Judging: accuracy of info, originality, creativity, writing ability  Deadline: March 10, 2010  Rules: –One entry per person (no collaboration) –Original work - no plagiarism –Entry form required –150 words or less; no more than 20 lines –Standard 8 1/2” x 11” typed  www.boardofwatersupply.com

3. Creative Communications Poetry and Writing Contest  Poetry postmarked by April 13, 2010  Essay postmarked by Feb 17, 2010  Original and in English  No more than 21 lines for poem  Essays no more than 250 words, nonfiction  Winners - $50.00 bond, award, published book  www.poeticpower.com

4. My Hawaii Story Contest Hawaii Conservation Alliance  Story or poem: What makes Hawaii’s environment special to you? Share your feelings about the environment and tell us about our Hawaii.  Poem or story (1000 words)  Poems must tell a story (narrative poem!)  No acrostic poems  Deadline March 11, 2010  On-line submission  Prizes and published  www.hawaiiconservation.org/myhawaii

5. Hawaii Education Association Creative Writing Festival  Prizes up to $125  Essay (Grades 4 - 12) 650 - 1000 words  Short Story (Grades 7 - 12) original - not a retell  Free Verse Poetry (Grades 1 - 12) –related to HI –Up to 12 lines  Problem Solving (Grades 4 - 12)  Deadline Feb 26, 2010  www.heaed.com www.heaed.com  Rubrics

6. Extra Credit!  Yes, I will give extra credit for entering!  Already on SnapGrades  Good luck!  Let me know if you enter. Some have limits of 3 per class or 3 per teacher.