NABE 2016 Student Essay Contest
Important notice to all elementary school, middle school, and high school students who are learning in two languages:
The National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE) invites you to participate in its
45th Annual Nationwide Writing Contest for Bilingual Students.
THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS:
November 1st, 2015
TOPIC
Write an essay about being bilingual, using the correct theme for the student's grade level, as listed below:
Students in Grades 3-5: Proud to Be Bilingual
Students in Grades 6 – 8: The Importance of being Bilingual
Students in Grades 9 -12: How being bilingual will assist me in my future endeavors
CASH PRIZES -First Place Winners
• Grades 3-5: $500
• Grades 6-8: $500
• Grades 9-11: $500
TRAVEL AWARDS: First Place Winners- Student winners, along with one (1) parent/guardian will travel to Chicago, IL to attend the NABE Conference Awards Luncheon on March 4, 2015. This will include: air travel ticket up to $500.00 per person, two (2) nights lodging at the NABE Conference Headquarter Hotel, (2) NABE Conference Registrations and two (2) NABE Awards Luncheon tickets, a total value of $2,500.
ELIGIBILITY
• Participation in the contest is limited to students who are enrolled in a bilingual classroom, or in a classroom with native language support.
• Participants must have a B average or better in academic grades and at least a 90% school attendance record.
• Previous winners are not eligible to participate.
CRITERIA
Each essay will be judged on:
(1) Development of the theme – 30%;
(2) Originality – 20%;
(3) Content and clarity of expression–30%; and
(4) Grammar and mechanics – 20%
RULES
Only entries that comply with the following rules will be considered:
· Language: Essay must be written in the student’s second language. For example, if the student is participating in a dual language program and English is her/his first language, the essay must be written in the second and not in English.
· Subject: All essays must address the theme listed under “TOPICS” above for the appropriate grade level.
· Length: The number of words must be listed at the end of each essay. Lengths must be as follows:
Grades 3-5: 150-200 words
Grades 6-8: 250-350 words
Grades 9-11: 400-500 words
· Format: The essay must be handwritten neatly in ink or Microsoft Word document, 12 Font, double spaced. Word documents must be submitted electronically via email – scanned Word documents will not be considered. If the essay is handwritten please scan document and submit via email. A cover page must be provided with the essay title and the student’s name. The student’s name should not appear on the essay. An additional page with a signed acknowledgement from the student’s teacher verifying that the student meets the contest eligibility criteria must also be submitted.
· Application: The online application form must be completed and submitted by teacher.
· Copyright: All essays become the property of NABE and will not be returned. NABE reserves the right to publish all essays.
JUDGING
A panel of judges will select the national winners in each grade category.
ENTRY SUBMISSION
Email submission: Deadline to submit: November 1st, 2015 - 11:59 PM CST
Email: awards.nabe@gmail.com
Your email subject should read: 2016 Student.
The email body should include the applicant's name.
Contest entries to be submitted by teacher.
Deadline: All nominations must be received by November 1, 2015 at the email listed below. The winner will be notified by December 15, 2015.
Entries from students from all language backgrounds are encouraged.
The National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE) invites you to participate in its
45th Annual Nationwide Writing Contest for Bilingual Students.
THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS:
November 1st, 2015
TOPIC
Write an essay about being bilingual, using the correct theme for the student's grade level, as listed below:
Students in Grades 3-5: Proud to Be Bilingual
Students in Grades 6 – 8: The Importance of being Bilingual
Students in Grades 9 -12: How being bilingual will assist me in my future endeavors
CASH PRIZES -First Place Winners
• Grades 3-5: $500
• Grades 6-8: $500
• Grades 9-11: $500
TRAVEL AWARDS: First Place Winners- Student winners, along with one (1) parent/guardian will travel to Chicago, IL to attend the NABE Conference Awards Luncheon on March 4, 2015. This will include: air travel ticket up to $500.00 per person, two (2) nights lodging at the NABE Conference Headquarter Hotel, (2) NABE Conference Registrations and two (2) NABE Awards Luncheon tickets, a total value of $2,500.
ELIGIBILITY
• Participation in the contest is limited to students who are enrolled in a bilingual classroom, or in a classroom with native language support.
• Participants must have a B average or better in academic grades and at least a 90% school attendance record.
• Previous winners are not eligible to participate.
CRITERIA
Each essay will be judged on:
(1) Development of the theme – 30%;
(2) Originality – 20%;
(3) Content and clarity of expression–30%; and
(4) Grammar and mechanics – 20%
RULES
Only entries that comply with the following rules will be considered:
· Language: Essay must be written in the student’s second language. For example, if the student is participating in a dual language program and English is her/his first language, the essay must be written in the second and not in English.
· Subject: All essays must address the theme listed under “TOPICS” above for the appropriate grade level.
· Length: The number of words must be listed at the end of each essay. Lengths must be as follows:
Grades 3-5: 150-200 words
Grades 6-8: 250-350 words
Grades 9-11: 400-500 words
· Format: The essay must be handwritten neatly in ink or Microsoft Word document, 12 Font, double spaced. Word documents must be submitted electronically via email – scanned Word documents will not be considered. If the essay is handwritten please scan document and submit via email. A cover page must be provided with the essay title and the student’s name. The student’s name should not appear on the essay. An additional page with a signed acknowledgement from the student’s teacher verifying that the student meets the contest eligibility criteria must also be submitted.
· Application: The online application form must be completed and submitted by teacher.
· Copyright: All essays become the property of NABE and will not be returned. NABE reserves the right to publish all essays.
JUDGING
A panel of judges will select the national winners in each grade category.
ENTRY SUBMISSION
Email submission: Deadline to submit: November 1st, 2015 - 11:59 PM CST
Email: awards.nabe@gmail.com
Your email subject should read: 2016 Student.
The email body should include the applicant's name.
Contest entries to be submitted by teacher.
Deadline: All nominations must be received by November 1, 2015 at the email listed below. The winner will be notified by December 15, 2015.
Entries from students from all language backgrounds are encouraged.
