Young Authors’ SHORT FICTION AND POETRY (GRADES K - 12)



Young Authors’ SHORT FICTION AND POETRY (GRADES K - 12)

1. All work must be original, written by the students while in the classroom under the supervision of an instructor. (See “Special Circumstances” below.)

1. “Short fiction” implies that the story be short. Short fiction for the contest must be a minimum of 10 words and no longer than 5,000 words or 20 pages typed and double-spaced. Longer works of fiction will not be judged. (For K-1 Dictated Short Fiction the maximum length is 1,000 words or 4 typed pages).

1. In the poetry category, students must submit a minimum of three but no more than four poems that represent their best work.

1. Illustration must be original. Computer generated illustration (clip art) is acceptable, but students may not use illustrations downloaded from the Internet without giving credit to the artist. Illustrations will not be judged.

1. Covers MUST be sturdy. Each entry must have a cover.

1. A completed copy of the bookplate must be printed or typed and securely attached to the inside front cover of each book.

1. The title and author’s name must be on the cover of the book.

1. The student may print or use cursive writing as long as the result is neat and legible. If the entry is typed or computer-generated, it must be done by the student.

1. Children (K-1) not able to write, as well as special needs students, may dictate their stories and poetry. Please indicate if this was done.

2. In cases where the K-1 student uses invented spelling, the teacher is requested to pencil in the correct spelling below the word so the judges can read the book.

PARC YAC 2011

Honor System Guidelines and Form

Grades 6-12: This form must be completed and signed by parent/guardian and teacher for any entry (6-12) that was partially completed by the student at home or outside of the classroom. (Please staple completed and signed form to the inside back cover of the entry.)

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Student’s Name: _______________________________________________

School District: ______Bedford County Public Schools___________________

School: _Jefferson Forest High School___________________

Grade Level: ___12_______________________________

Supervising Teacher: ______Debra Woodson________________________

To be completed and signed by the Supervising Teacher:

Reason for completion of this PARC Young Authors Contest entry at home: __________________________________________________________________________Not enough time to complete in class

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This student’s contest entry was the result of a classroom writing assignment. I reviewed the first draft before sending it home with the student. I then periodically reviewed the progress of the student’s writing. In my opinion the final draft appears to be the student’s own work.

Teacher’s Signature: ____________________________________________________

Date: ________1/24/2011____________________

To be completed and signed by the Parent/Guardian:

I certify that to my knowledge my child _______________________________________ has received absolutely no help from any other person with his/her PARC Young Authors Contest entry.

Parent/Guardian’s Signature ______________________________________________

Date: __________________________________________

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PARC Young Authors Contest 2011

Student __________________________________________________________________________

Category: (Fiction (Dictated Fiction (Poetry (Dictated Poetry (Essay

School ___Jefferson Forest High School_________________ Grade ___12______

Teacher _______Debra Woodson_____________________________

Student Address ______________________________________________________________

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_____________________________________ Zip Code _______________

School Division ____Bedford County Public Schools_________

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