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Jr. High Contest Descriptions |
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Contests
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See the contest sponsors if you would like to
participate.
Link to Sponsors
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Ready
Writing
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Contestants
are given two hours to write an interesting and original essay on one of
two topics.
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Editorial
Writing
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Contestants
write a newspaper type article on a given topic.
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Listening
Skills
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Students
listen to a story about 7-10 minutes long and then answer 25 objective
questions about the reading.
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Spelling |
This
60 minute contest covers spelling rules of the English language,
meanings and definitions, and root words.
We have a computer program to practice these skills.
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Dictionary
Skills
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Using
a Meriam Webster=s Intermediate Dictionary, students answer 40
objective and short-answer questions within 20 minute |
Maps,
Graphs
& Charts |
This
75 question, 45 minute test measures skills such as using a reference book
(atlas) to make comparisons, estimation, using scale, and interpreting
legends and keys.
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Oral
Reading |
Students
prepare pieces of prose or poetry to read aloud (prose and poetry
alternate each year).
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Impromptu
Speaking
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From
a list of topics, students are given three minutes to prepare one speech
no longer than five minutes.
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Modern
Oratory |
Students
prepare, memorize and give a speech that states both the pros and cons of
the topic and defends the point of view of the speaker. |
Number
Sense |
In
10 minutes, contestants answer as many mental math questions as possible. |
Calculator
Applications |
Using
a calculator, students answer as many problems as possible during the 30
minute time limit. |
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Mathematics |
This
30 minute, multiple choice test covers math skills appropriate for the
grade level. |
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Science |
Contestants
answer 35 multiple choice questions within 45 minutes on topics
appropriate to the grade level. |
Social
Studies |
Contestants
answer approximately 40 multiple choice questions within 30 minutes on
topics appropriate to the grade level.
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