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Black History Month Essay Contest
01/09-02/10: The Pontiac Public Library is hosting an essay contest for Black History Month. Submissions are open from Monday, January 9th until Friday February 10th. Prizes will be awarded for two different age groups. Requirements- submit a 400-500-word essay (ages 7-12) or submit an 800-1,000-word essay (ages 13-17) on your favorite African American author from the past or present. Tell us about one work or multiple works they wrote and why they are important to you. Winners are asked to present their essays during our Black History Month Celebration on February 25th, 1-4pm. Prizes will be given out during this celebration.
Points RubricÂ
Section
Points Possible
Points Awarded
Title
10
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Thesis Statement
15
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Organization
30
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Spelling and Grammar
25
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Originality
10
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Length*
10
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*Length is supposed to be 400-500 words for ages 7-12 and 800-1,000 words for ages 13-17
Wednesdays in February and March, 02/01, 02/08, 02/15, 02/22, 03/01, 03/08, 03/15, 03/22, 03/29, 5:30-7:pm, Youth Room: Come to our library to participate in our arts program. The classes are for ages K-5.
Every first Wednesday: DIY Activities (Instructional guidance)
Every second and fourth Wednesday: Painting with Francine
Every third Wednesday: Sounds of music for beginners: Learn how to play the recorder (Instructional guidance).
Every fourth Wednesday: Creative Chefs with Chef Milly and Chef Lonnie: No-bake cooking
Registration is required – 20 participants per session limit!