EYE LEVEL of PALATINE WRITING CONTEST (July 7 – Aug 9, 2014)
In an effort to increase participation and interest in learning and writing, we have launched a contest for anyone associated with the Eye Level of Palatine Center. Introducing…
Eye Level of Palatine Writing Contest: I am the Key
“I am the key” is one of the main principles of Eye Level education. What does it mean to be the “key”? How are you a “key” to your learning, your future and your dreams? What are you doing to realize your dreams?
Level A Group
Who: Any current or noncurrent Eye Level students ages 3 to 7
When: July 7 ~ Aug 9, 2014
What: Create an illustration along with a short, handwritten description/caption that relates to the following topic:
“When I grow up, I want to be…”
Output should meet these requirements:
a) The only materials that can be used are: one sheet of 11” x 17” white paper, crayonsor colored pencils for coloring, pencil for writing the caption/description.
b) The description/caption should be handwritten in English and should not be longer than 2 sentences.
c) Since the participants in this group are young, phrases will be acceptable.
Level B Group
Who: Any current or noncurrent Eye Level students ages 6 to 11
When: July 7 ~ Aug 9, 2014
What: Write a short descriptive essay or create an illustration along with a short, handwritten description/caption that relates to the “I am the key” principle
Output should meet these requirements:
a) The only materials that can be used are: 11” x 17” white paper, crayons or colored pencils for coloring, pencil for writing the caption/description.
b) The illustration must include a handwritten description that is 2-5 sentences long.
c) The descriptive essay should follow these guidelines:
a. Describe the principle “I am the key”.
b. Be no longer than 2 one-sided pages
c. Be written in print (not in cursive)
d. Be written in English only
e. Observe a one-inch margin on all sides of 11 x 17” white paper.
Level C Group
Who: Any current or noncurrent students ages 10 to 17
When: July 7 ~ Aug 9, 2014
What: Write a descriptive essay or create an illustration along with a short, handwritten description/caption that relates to the “I am the key” principle
Output should meet these requirements:
a) The only materials that can be used are 11” x 17” white paper, crayons for coloring, pencil for writing.
b) The illustration must include a handwritten description that is no longer than one page
c) The descriptive essay should follow these guidelines:
a. Describe the principle “I am the key”.
b. Be 2-4 one-sided pages
c. Be written in print (not in cursive)
d. Be written in English only
f. Observe a one-inch margin on all sides of 11 x 17” white paper.
Prize: Everyone who participates can win a prize! Winners will be announced the week of August 18th!
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Level A
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Level B |
Level C |
Participation |
- Certificate - 20 Eye Level Dollars
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- Certificate - 20 Eye Level Dollars |
- Certificate - 20 Eye Level Dollars |
Winners |
- Medal - 50 Eye Level Dollars
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- Medal - 50 Eye Level Dollars |
- Medal - 50 Eye Level Dollars |
Grand Prize Winner |
- Trophy - 100 Eye Level Dollars
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Please ask Ms. Toni for details.