Prompt
After reading Saving Dr. Warren... "A True Patriot," what does patriotism mean to you?
Eligibility:
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Open to all kids ages 11-15
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Past years' winners are not eligible for following years' submissions
Specifications:
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Approximately 500-1,000 Words
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Double-spaced, Times New Roman
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When submitted electronically it must be a Word Document or PDF
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Include a cover page with:
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Full Name
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Email Address
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Postal Address
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Grade Level
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School Name & School Address
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Name of School Teacher Who Oversaw The Writing Process (This may include parents who homeschool their children)
Criteria:
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Must include examples, events and characters from the novel Saving Dr. Warren... "A True Patriot"
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Must relate patriotism to your personal life
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Must explain how being a more patriotic individual can make America better
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Adherence to guidelines and carefully proofread (good grammar, punctuation, spelling, etc.)
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Submitted on or before the DEADLINE March 5
Awards:
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Steve O'Dell Award ($500)
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Grace Levy Award ($250)
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Closely Tied To Personal Examples Of Patriotism
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Lee Warren Award ($100)
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Closely Tied To Examples of Patriotism From The Stories In The Book, Saving Dr. Warren
Submission:
Good Luck!
ESSAY REQUIREMENTS