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2019-2020 INSTRUCTIONS & LESSON PLANS

Everything you need to know in order to participate in the 2019-2020 Do The Write Thing Challenge is available in our detailed instructions packet. If you have any questions during the process, please reach out to us at dtwt@utah.gov

Deadline: December 12, 2019

We look forward to your participation!

Sample Curriculum for Teachers

Teachers are encouraged to incorporate the Challenge into their regular classroom curriculum. Ideas for the classroom could include:

English: Use as an essay or poetry-writing assignment
Health: Discuss personal safety and well-being of others
Civics: Conduct an exercise on personal and civic responsibility
History: Use a historical perspective to examine youth violence

CHALLENGE TIMELINE

The Challenge kicks off in October, National Crime Prevention Month. All seventh and eighth grade students are invited to participate.

Classroom Discussion: Begin in October. Teachers are encouraged to make the Challenge a part of regular classroom instruction.
Writing Assignment And Entry Submission: Entry deadline is Thursday, December 12, 2019. Students complete an essay or poem and teachers to submit all writings from each class period for the competition.
Judging And Selection Of Winners: Mid-December through mid-March. Members of UBJJ and college students from throughout Utah will conduct initial reviews. A panel of VIP judges will select National and State Finalists.
State Awards Luncheon: End of April. Contest finalists, their teachers and parents will be invited to attend an awards luncheon where national finalists will be announced.
National Recognition Week: Mid-July in Washington D.C. The winning students, their teacher, and parent will be sent to participate with winners from across the country in the National Recognition Week.

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