1. *Optional Story Writing Contest -- Austin area (PBSKids): Click Here. Winning entries will be posted on their website.
2. *Optional Creative Writing Contest -- National 5th grade contest: Click Here Participation Form Past Winners Themes for this year are “Why I am Glad America is a Nation of Immigrants” or “What Does It Mean to Be a Welcoming Nation?” Students may pick either theme to focus on. Entries must be prepared in written format (essays, poems, stories, interviews, etc.). BELOW are persuasive articles (they allow opinion words to help argue their points). For Each, determine:
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/get-in/essays/tips-for-writing-an-effective-application-essay-college-admissions
Your essay will be something like: Why is Kealing the best place for you to achieve your personal and academic goals? Remember: everything you write will PROVE you belong at their school. SELL YOURSELF. Don't write "I think I belong at Kealing," write "I belong at Kealing because___." Also, don't feel bad about bragging about yourself. BRAG about yourself. You have permission to do that here and SHOULD. Possible Outline for Kealing: 1. Introduction Paragraph
2. Personal Goals Paragraph
3. Academic Goals Paragraph
4. Conlcluding Sentences
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