Competition
Dear members,
HUPE announces the beginning of its very first Writing Competition. After announcing the winners, you will be asked to resend your pupils’ short stories to prove your identity.
There are two categories, so make sure you select the one that you apply for.
Send your short stories by 31 January 2020. The winners will be announced on 14 February 2021.
There are two categories:
Primary
Only 7 and 8 graders may take part in the competition. Make sure your pupils write up to 2000 words. They are free to choose the title of the story according to their personal preferences, but the rubric below is obligatory for all contestants and will be used when assessing short stories.
Anita Žepina, Marijana Smolčec and Tajana Bundara are members of the Executive Board for Primary school competition.
Secondary
All four grades of secondary school may take part in the competition. Make sure your pupils write up to 5000 words.They are free to choose the title of the story according to their personal preferences, but the rubric below is obligatory for all contestants and will be used when assessing short stories.
Nino Sertić, Petra Blajić and Gordana Bujanić Tretinjak are members of the Executive Board for Secondary school competition.
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3 points
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2 points
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1 point
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Vocabulary
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The author uses a wide range of vocabulary related to the topic.
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Uses a varied vocabulary related to the topic.
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Uses a varied vocabulary that is occasionally a bit too simple but related to the topic.
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Grammar and spelling
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Author makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
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Author makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
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Author makes 3 errors or more in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
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Organization
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The story is very well organized. One idea or scene follows another in a logical sequence with clear transitions.
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The story is pretty well organized. One idea or scene may seem out of place. Clear transitions are used.
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The story is a bit hard to follow. The transitions are sometimes not clear.
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Creativity
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The story contains many creative details and/or descriptions that contribute to the reader's enjoyment. The author has really shown his/her imagination.
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The story contains a few creative details and/or descriptions that contribute to the reader's enjoyment. The author has shown his/her imagination.
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The story contains a few creative details and/or descriptions, but they distract from the story. The author has tried to show his/her imagination.
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Prizes:
free conference fee + free membership for first three mentors in both categories
wireless headphone set and online dictionary licence for winners in both categories, online dictionary licences for second and third place in both categories
Thank you for taking part in HUPE competition and good luck!
Fill the Competition form
