Amy Achs, AP Erie Correspondent
AroundPtown reporter Amy Achs has created a writing contest for students in the PLT and Erie School Districts.
Amy, a Language Arts teacher at Erie Middle School developed the TALL TALE WRITING CONTEST.
The goal of the contest is to have students writing in the summer, showing their creativity, focusing on our local heritage and history, and having fun. The winning stories will be published on the aroundptown.com website and winners will receive a cash prize of $50.00.
The task is to write an original tall tale. Come up with your own larger-than-life character who lives in our area and is the hero saving Erie, Albany, Fenton, Spring Hill and/or Prophetstown, Lyndon, Tampico from a disaster. Be sure to include hyperbole (exaggeration) that makes it a tall tale and funny.
There will be separate prizes for ECUSD#1 and PLT#3 students and there are 3 age categories: 3rd & 4th grades, 5th & 6th grades, and 7th & 8th grades. The contest is open starting at 8:00 AM, May 24, 2021 and closes by 11:00 AM, June 21, 2021.
The Contest Rules PDF contains examples and several helpful links to give writers guidance.
2 Responses
I have a daughter going into 3rd grade next year. Is this based on this past school year or one they are going into next year?
Hi, The grade levels are based on the past school year.