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Essay Prompt

What does patriotism mean to you after reading Saving Dr. Warren... "A True Patriot?" 

 

Eligibility:

NATIONAL ESSAY CONTEST

  • Open to students ages 13-17​

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JUNIOR PATRIOT ESSAY CONTEST

  • Open to students ages 10-12

  • Prizes are awarded at a class level and are smaller. Generally, the prizes are $50, $25, $25 for winning students, depending on class or homeschool group size, and a $50 prize for the participating teacher. 

  • Jr. Patriot Students compete at a class level but when older can reread Saving Dr. Warren…”A True Patriot” and write an essay to compete in the National Essay Contest

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Guidlines:

  • Approximately 500-1,000 Words

  • Double-spaced, Times New Roman

  • When submitted electronically it must be a Word Document or PDF

  • Include a cover page with:

    • Full Name​

    • Email Address

    • Grade Level

    • School Name & School Address

    • Name of School Teacher Who Oversaw The Writing Process (This may include parents who homeschool their children)

       *Link to Cover Page Form

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How To Write A Winning Essay: 

Essays are judged on originality, quality of writing, personal experiences referenced and use of character development and themes contained in Saving Dr. Warren… “A True Patriot.”

  • A winning essay will include personal experiences and/or experiences of a loved one

  • A winning essay will include references to the stories and characters in Saving Dr. Warren… “A True Patriot”

  • A winning essay will follow the guidelines and be carefully proofread

  • Submitted on or before the DEADLINE March 5

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National Essay Contest Awards:

  • Steve O'Dell Award ($500)

    • Best Overall Essay

  • Grace Levy Award ($250)

    • Closely Tied To Personal Examples Of Patriotism

  • Lee Warren Award ($100)

    • Closely Tied To Examples of Patriotism From The Stories In The Novel

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NOTE: The teacher, parent or some other helping adult receives a matching prize for serving as a “mentor” or “helper.”

 

Submission:

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Good Luck! 

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