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May 2021
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June 21, 2021
Loch Ness Contest
Evaluate the evidence presented in the article for and against the existence of the Loch Ness monster. What evidence is most compelling? What evidence is least compelling? Present your evaluation in the form of an essay, a slideshow, or an audio recording. Be sure to use text evidence.
Prize
Beast by Watt Key
Paired Texts Contest
How did Jennifer Keelan and other activists in the 1990s help make the world a more inclusive place for people living with disabilities? How has Tatyana McFadden continued these efforts? Answer both questions using details from both articles.
Prize
Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper
Naya Contest
Imagine you’re Naya. Write an email to your mom on the International Space Station, telling her how your feelings changed from the beginning of launch day to the end and why. (You can include anything else you’d like, as long as you stay true to Naya’s character.)
Prize
Moving Target by Christina Diaz Gonzalez
You Write It Contest
Read our interview with Mason Wright. Choose a central idea and write a three-paragraph article about Mason in your own words. Be sure to use quotes from our interview.
Prize
$25 gift card
My Food Contest
Choose a favorite food. Maybe it’s something you love to eat or cook, or maybe it’s a special dish in your family. Create an infographic that tells the story of that food.
Prize
$25 gift card
First-Line Contest 2020-2021
Check out the winners of the 2020-2021 First-Line contest with author Varian Johnson.
About Our Contests
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.
How to Enter
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.
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