Come one, come all. Attention
to all Form 4, 5 & 6 students, you are invited to celebrate the
Language Week by participating in this Writing Contest.
Contest
Overview
- Students must submit a 500-word essay about one of the following questions:
Form
6 (Theme: Education)
- Possessing a university education is critical for one to compete globally in today’s society. What is your opinion?
- The main function of education is to enable people to gain employment. What is your opinion?
Form
4 & 5 (Theme: Environment)
- Write a short story beginning with “I remember the day of the storm ….”
- Earth Day
- Five essays (depending on the total number of entries) will be chosen from each form.
- Winning students will receive a prize and a certificate.
- The winning essays will be published and posted on the Internet at http://smkmbi.blogspot.com/
Judging
criteria:
Content
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Does
the essay reflect substance and careful thought?
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Clarity
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Form
6 - Is there a clear link between the importance/function of
education and today’s global demand?
Form
4 & 5 - Is there a clear link between memorable/significant
event(s)/incident(s) and the main characters in the plot? Is the
message clearly conveyed?
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Creativity
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Does
the essay stand apart from the others for its effectiveness in
conveying the writer’s opinion/story?
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Mechanics
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Has
the student used correct grammar, spelling, punctuation and tone?
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Length
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All
entries must be limited to 500 words.
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