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2024-2025 SHF Creative Writing Contest

Submission deadline: Wednesday, October 23, 2024 (23h59)

Writing Prompt
Réfléchissez sur la diversité du monde francophone et parlez de son importance dans le monde de nos jours.


Concours 2024-2025 – SHF Creative Writing/Composition Originale

Catégorie A = Niveaux 2-3

Catégorie B = Niveaux 4-6

 

  • Deadline: entries must be electronically submitted by Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024 (23h59). Any entry time-stamped after that will be ineligible.
  • Each teacher may submit a maximum of three (3) student entries per category. Submissions of more than three (3) entries per category will render ALL entries ineligible. 

Writing Prompt

Réfléchissez sur la diversité du monde francophone et parlez de son importance dans le monde de nos jours.

Information

  • Do NOT include any personal information (name, school, etc.) within the text of the essay.
  • The essay must be 250 or fewer words. The word count feature of Microsoft Word will be used to verify each entry. Entries that exceed 250 words will be ineligible.
  • Teachers may not correct the text. Please refer to rubric for scoring.
  • Entries should include the title and typed text of the composition.

A monetary prize will be awarded to all winning compositions published in the Spring Élan.

For a detailed list of SHF Creative Writing Contest Instructions please click HERE

 

Traits

4: Exemplary

3

2

1: Adequate

Title

 

 

 

Yes

Focus and Details

Three or more well-described points of diversity are brought up and the importance of each is discussed. Main ideas are very clear and are supported by detailed information.

There are at least two well-described points of diversity and the importance of each is discussed. Main ideas are clear but are not supported by detailed information.

There is only one point of diversity, and its importance discussed. Main ideas are somewhat clear.

The points of diversity chosen are not clear.

Organization

Organization structure is very clear and includes paragraphs and effective transitional words/phrases. Has a thoroughly developed essay that strongly engages the reader and moves to a powerful conclusion.

Organizational structure that includes paragraphs and adequate transitional words/phrases. Has an essay that strongly engages the reader and moves to a conclusion. 

Organizational structure is weak with an inconsistent focus. Has a minimal essay that fails to engage the reader and/or conclude the piece. 

Organization has no clear structure, focus or paragraphs. Has a weak essay that fails to engage the reader. 

Voice

The author’s purpose of writing is very clear, and there is strong evidence of attention to the audience. The author’s supporting details and arguments are very evident.

The author’s purpose of writing is clear, and there is some evidence of attention to the audience. The author’s supporting details and arguments are evident.

The author’s purpose of writing is somewhat clear, and there is little evidence of attention to the audience. The author’s supporting details and arguments are limited.

The author’s purpose of writing is unclear.

Word Choice

The author uses vivid words and phrases. The choice and placement of words seems accurate, natural, and not forced.

The author uses vivid words and phrases. The choice and placement of words is inaccurate at times and/or seems overdone.

The author uses words that communicate clearly, but the writing lacks variety.

The writer uses a limited vocabulary. Jargon or clichés may be present and detract from the meaning.
For full SHF Creative Writing Contest Rubric please click HERE
To ensure information entered in SHF Creative Writing Contest Form is successfully submitted, you must hit the "Submit" button. 
If submission is successful, you will receive an emailed copy of the information submitted.

2024-2025 SHF Francophone Studies Stipend

Stipend Instructions, Rubric, & Submission Form Coming Soon!
Submission deadline: Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Additional questions? Check the SHF FAQ here