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:

• Submitted On The Help Patriotism Prevail Essay Contest Page

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Good Luck!