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HELP PATRIOTISM PREVAIL
Essay Prompt
What does patriotism mean to you after reading Saving Dr. Warren... "A True Patriot?"
Eligibility:
NATIONAL ESSAY CONTEST
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Open to students ages 13-17​
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JUNIOR PATRIOT ESSAY CONTEST
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Open to students ages 10-12
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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.
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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:
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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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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)
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*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.”
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A winning essay will include personal experiences and/or experiences of a loved one
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A winning essay will include references to the stories and characters in Saving Dr. Warren… “A True Patriot”
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A winning essay will follow the guidelines and be carefully proofread
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Submitted on or before the DEADLINE March 5
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National Essay Contest Awards:
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Steve O'Dell Award ($500)
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Best Overall Essay
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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 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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Submitted On The Help Patriotism Prevail Essay Contest Page
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Good Luck!
ESSAY REQUIREMENTS
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