Student Writing Contest: Win Author Visit and Books
Posted on October 5, 2011 by Suzan Woodard in Classroom Ideas, Writing.
Tags: Charlesbridge Writing Contest, Classroom Author Visit, David Biedrzycki, Dragon, Me and My Dragon, The Little Dragon Who Couldn't Breathe Fire, Writing Contest for Kids
Dragons are the topic of a writing contest underway for kids.
Charlesbridge Publishing, one of the premier publishing companies supplying children’s picture books featured on Big Universe, is sponsoring a student story writing contest. The prompt – “If I had a pet dragon…” – is a fun one and is sure to get your students’ creative juices flowing!
Children in kindergarten through third grade are invited to write about how they would spend a perfect fun-filled day if they had their very own pet dragons. Their stories will be submitted to children’s book author and illustrator David Biedrzycki, whose book, “Me and My Dragon,” was just published in July. Writing will be judged on originality and creativity. (Mr. Biedrzycki loves artwork, so kids are encouraged to create illustrations to go with their text, too.)
The winning story will appear on www.charlesbridge.com, and the contest winner will earn a classroom visit from the gregarious Mr. Biedrzycki next spring, plus a $100 gift certificate to a local book store. Two runners-up will get an autographed copy of the author’s humorous dragon book. (See Mr. Biedrzycki in action on the following YouTube clip.)
Entries may be submitted through Dec. 31, 2011, and winners will be notified the following month. Teachers and students can read additional rules and contest submission guidelines by visiting Charlesbridge’s website.
This activity provides ample opportunity for expansion of vocabulary and for practicing grammar and spelling. If your students use Big Universe’s Author Tool, they can practice their computer skills, too. Any prizes earned would be icing on the cake!
Other Dragon Books on BigUniverse.com
- “The Little Dragon Who Couldn’t Breathe Fire,” Grade Level: 2-3 (Lobster Press)
- “Dragon,” Grade Level: 5-7 (Illumination Arts)
- “The Crafty Dragon,” Grade Level: 2-3 (Remedia Publications)
- “The Little Wizard,” Grade Level: 4-6 (Illumination Arts)
- “Can I Bring My Pterodactyl to School, Ms. Johnson?,” Grade 2 and up (Charlesbridge) *While not a fire-breathing sort, the pterodactyl in this children’s story makes an adequate substitute!
[...] NOTE: Don’t forget to enter the Charlesbridge dragon-themed writing contest for children, K-3rd Grade. The deadline for entries is Dec. 31, 2011. Prizes include an author [...]