



April 2023
Deadline
May 15, 2023
Born to Run Contest
What helped Ezra achieve his goal of competing in Tokyo? What motivates him to continue pursuing his dreams? Answer both questions in a well-organized essay. Support your ideas with text evidence.
Prize
Sidetracked by Diana Harmon Asher
Paired Texts Contest
Based on the article and the poem, what is it about Anne Frank that inspires others? Answer this question in a well-organized essay. Support your ideas with text evidence.
Prize
Signs of Survival by Renee Hartman with Joshua M. Greene.
Facing Forever Contest
Why does Nathan struggle to make the decision he makes at the end of the story? Why does he make the choice he did? Answer both questions in a well-organized essay.
Prize
The Alchemyst by Michael Scott
Book of Magic Contest
Tell the story of what happens next. Your story may be in the form of a written scene, audio recording, or video.
Prize
The Curse of the Mummy by Candace Fleming
Root Power Contest
Read “The Secret Files of Dr.Maliver.” Then follow these steps: 1. Write down the meaning of each word in red. Use context clues and, if needed, a dictionary. 2. Think of another word that contains the root mal. 3. Write a sentence using that word and draw a picture that shows the word's meaning.
Prize
$20 gift card to the online Scholastic Store

March 2023
Deadline
April 17, 2023
New Madrid Earthquakes Contest
Choose one person from the article. Then write an imagined interview with that person, discussing what it was like to live through the quakes.
Prize
The Disaster Days by Rebecca Behrens
Paired Texts Contest
n the last line of the poem, Naomi Shihab Nye writes: “And if we can reach out a hand, we better.” According to the three texts, what are some challenges refugees may face? What are some ways to “reach out a hand”? Answer both questions in an essay. Use text evidence.
Prize
Stormy Seas by Mary Beth Leatherdale
Trailblazer Contest
A trailblazer does something new or innovative that others follow. What makes Margaret Bourke-White a trailblazer? Answer this question in a well-organized essay or slideshow. Use text evidence.
Prize
Girl With a Camera by Carolyn Meyer
Root Power Contest
Read "Battle of the Floats." Then follow these steps: 1. Write down the meaning of each word in orange. Use context clues and, if needed, a dictionary. 2. Think of another word that contains the root spec. 3. Write a sentence using that word and draw a picture that shows the word's meaning.
Prize
$20 Scholastic gift card
Saty or Go Contest
Do you think Adrian stays—or goes? Write a short story about what happens next. In your sequel, use descriptive language to bring the characters and setting to life.
Prize
$20 Scholastic gift card
Designing for Difference Contest
Read our article about Cara Mailey. Then follow the prompts in the circles to revise and polish the writing.
Prize
$20 Scholastic gift card

February 2023
Deadline
March 20, 2023
Molasses Flood Contest
In a short essay, analyze the impact the molasses flood had on Boston’s North End-and on America. Use text evidence to support your answers.
Prize
The Great Molasses Flood by Deborah Kops
Paired Texts Contest
Think about the qualities described in the informational text “6 Qualities of a Successful Inventor.” Which three do you think most contributed to Garrett Morgan’s success?Answer this question in a well-organized essay. Use text evidence.
Prize
How We Got to Now by Steven Johnson
Basketball Contest
Imagine that you are Chris. For a school assignment, you’ve been asked to write a one-page essay about your dad. Write the essay.
Prize
Air by Monica Roe
Once Upon an Ice Moon Contest
There are hundreds of variations of the fairy tale Cinderella, and they share common elements. Listen to a podcast about Cinderella stories at Scope Online. Then explain which elements author Spencer Kayden included in Once Upon an Ice Moon. Present your ideas in a slideshow or an essay.
Prize
Moongarden by Michelle A. Barry
Root Power
Read “The Journal of Captain Hela” Then follow these steps: 1. Write down the meaning of each word in red. Use context clues and, if needed, a dictionary. 2. Think of another word that contains the root ped or pod. 3. Write a sentence using that word and draw a picture that shows the word’s meaning.
Prize
$20 Scholastic gift card
Diamante Poem Contest
Go to Scope Online to learn more about the structure of a diamante poem. Then choose one of the following words: doubt, blame, grudge, uncertainty. (Or pick your own word.) Use that word to write a diamante poem, using “Mistake” as a model.
Prize
$20 Scholastic gift card
Enter the 2022-2023 First-Line Fiction Contest with author Claribel A. Ortega.
Scope is packed with contests to get your students excited about writing. And they can win awesome prizes! On this page find information about our current contests, including entry forms and deadlines.
Here you’ll find 7 tips for submitting a winning entry.
At this time we are only accepting entries by e-mail to:
Scope contests are open to legal residents of the U.S. And Canada age 18 and older who are the teacher, parent, or guardian of a student in grades 4-12.
Entries must be submitted by the teacher, parent, or guardian, not the student.
Please note: We cannot accept Google docs.