Ready Writing

Grades 6-8

     Contestants are given a choice between two prompts which defines the audience and provides the purpose for writing.  Students will analyze the prompts for the purpose of writing, the format, the audience, and the point of view.  The format could be a letter, an article for the newspaper, or an essay for the principal.

Editorial Writing

Grades 6-8

     In this competition, the contestant will read facts about an issue before writing an opinionated essay (much like a newspaper editorial) which opposes or defends a policy or action. 

https://www.uiltexas.org/aplus/events/aplus-ready-writing

https://www.uiltexas.org/aplus/events/aplus-editorial-writing