The Sixth Annual Eighth Grade
“Essays to End Homelessness” Contest
2008
ESSAY THEME: What
is it like to be homeless?
What
can I do to make a positive change in the life of a person?
GUIDELINES: Essays should not exceed 300 words,
must be typed or computer generated, and double spaced. Essays over 300 words will not be judged.
Every
student will write an essay for an English grade.
Each
section will choose one essay from their section to
send in for the contest.
DEADLINE: Essays are due to Mrs. McDonald by Tuesday, 28 October .
Sections
will decide on the chosen contest essay on Friday, 7 November.
Essay
choices must be sent to Saint Patrick’s Center by Wednesday, 26 November.
JUDGING CRITERIA: A
panel of judges will select the three winning entries based on theme, thought,
creativity and general presentation.
WINNERS & PRIZES: Three winners will be chosen by the panel
of judges and the school chosen will be notified in the second week of January.
A member of
First
Place $150.00
Second
Place $100.00
Third
Place $ 75.00
RESOURCES
THINK ABOUT THE QUESTIONS BELOW BEFORE YOU BEGIN WRITING.
* What challenges would a homeless student
my age encounter day-to-day?
Schooling, meals,
hygiene, medical needs, doing homework, etc.
* What
activities might I miss out on if I were homeless?
* How would I have friendships?
·
How might I be a
different person if I were homeless?
Web sites that might be helpful:
A Grassroots.org Project on Homelessness http:/homeless.org
Interagency Council on Homelessness
www.ich.org
The National Alliance to End Homelessness www.endhomelessness.org
The National Coalition for the Homeless Fact Sheets www.nationalhomeless.org
The U>S> Department of Housing & Urban Development www.hud.gov/homeless