The 2014-2015 American History Essay Contests Announced
Sierra Amador Chapter
National Society, Daughters of the American
Revolution
Details: This year’s essay contest is divided into two
levels by grade of the student and each level is open to any student at the
correct level regardless of where they attend school, their race, religion,
sex, or national origins
Grade levels 5 to 8:
Title:
“A Child’s Journey Through Ellis Island”
This year marks the 125th anniversary of
Ellis Island an immigration station for entry into the United States of
America. Imagine yourself as a child in 1892 arriving at the island. How would
you describe your experience to your cousin who has never heard of Ellis
Island?
Grade
5 - Length of Essay 300 - 600 words
Grades
6 - 8 Length of Essay 600 1000 words
Judging will be based on Historical accuracy,
adherence to the topic, organization of the material, interest originality,
spelling, grammar, punctuation, and neatness.
Grade levels
9 through 12:
Title:
“Joining Christopher Columbus on His Voyage to the New World”
Imagine you have been chosen to join Columbus’ crew as
he sets out for the New World. What are your thought and feelings as you
prepare for this potentially hazardous mission?
What skills do you possess that are essential to your success and
survival? Why do you want to go on this voyage and what do you hope to gain
from this experience?
Essay
Length between 800 and 1200 words
Contest Time runs from now until October 30, 2014 when
all essays, regardless of grade level, and need to be turn into the Sierra
Amador American History Committee for judging. Winners of the local level will
be announce by December 1, 2014 and that winning essay will be submitted to the
district level for a further chance of winning at that level. A final National
winner will ultimately be determined by the Spring of 2015. There will be
prizes issues along an essay’s journey. Locally there is a cash prize for $50
for the Grade 5 to 8 contest and $100 for the Grade 9 to 12 contest, as well as
recognition for all participants.
Complete details for the contest and a suggested
reading list can be obtained through the following contact persons:
Grades
5 to 8:
Grades
9 to 12:
Essays will also be turned into these people at their
completion, call to make those arrangements.
