Job I Love Most in My Community
Welcome to edMe’s competition with cash prizes! This website has the rubrics, readings and process descriptions to support your entry. You can use any of these resources or create your own entry without the support. If you submit a draft on or before February 20, we will give you feedback. All entries are due February 28, and we will mail prize money to the address provided by your parent in the sign-up form.
Grades K-6 Prompt & Rubric download
Lesson Plan for K-6 Educators
Grades 7-12 Prompt & Rubric download
Lesson Plan for 7-12 Educators
Grades K-6
Write about your favorite career in your community
There are many jobs in your community. Write about one job that you love.
In 600 words or less, describe the benefits of having this job and explain how this job strengthens your community.
Due: February 28 at 11:59 ET
As part of your submission, create an infographic (a picture that shows facts in a fun way) that has at least 2 facts about this job.
Grades 7-12
Argue for your favorite career in your community
There are so many hard-working people in your community! Choose one career and argue why it is your favorite.
There are resources below to help you think about different careers, how to research them, and how to write your best argumentative essay.
Research, write, edit, cite, and submit by February 28. Have fun with it!
Due: February 28 at 11:59 ET
As part of your submission, create an infographic (a picture that shows facts in a fun way) that has at least 3 facts about this job.
Supporting Materials
Jobs I love in My Community
Organizing an Argumentative Essay
Avoiding Mistakes In Argumentation
Why Cite?
Using MLA Format (Grades 7-12)
Sample
5-Paragraph Essay
Taking Notes to Write An Argument
Hard work builds our community!
Writing Support
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Grammar
Write without errors
Be sure spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and words are used well. Use this PDF. (Answer key)
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Paragraphs
Organize your ideas
Paragraphs have a main idea and then support those ideas. Use this PDF to learn about paragraph structure and practice writing your own.
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Author’s Voice
Share your view point
We value your voice. It’s important that you share your views. We want to hear you! This PDF helps you find your voice.
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Revising Work
Making grammatical fixes
You can submit a draft! This PDF will help you understand common issues and interpret our feedback.
Keys for All Writing Activities
Rules
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What do I turn in?
There is a sign-up form and you upload your writing and drawings in one PDF.
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Do I have to upload a draft?
No. In most jobs, you talk with the people you write and design for. In this competition, you can submit a draft by the 20th and receive feedback on your progress so you can provide the best possible draft by the deadline.
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What is the prize?
edMe Learning will mail a check to the address of the person finishing in first place. In addition, edMe Learning will email certificates to students that provide high-level work.
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Can my paper go over the limit?
Absolutely not. The paper, including the title, need to fit within the described limit. Any cited resources will not be counted against the word count.
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Can I get help?
You need to write the paper, but there are lots of ways to get help. You can research the topic and cite your resources. You can have someone read a draft and give you feedback and help with grammar. You cannot have AI write this for you. We want to hear your voice–the way you tell stories is important!
Need further assistance?
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Chat with us
You can email with us at edme@myedme.com.
