Job I Love Most in My Community
Welcome to edMe’s competition with cash prizes! We look around and think, “it would be better if a business would do THIS.” edMe is giving you the opportunity (and tools) to describe that business. If you submit a draft on or before March 20, we will give you feedback. All entries are due March 31, 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
Explain Your Business
Entrepreneurs create new businesses; plan a business you would like to create.
In 600 words or less, describe the business you would create and what the business would need to be successful.
Due: March 31 at 11:59 ET
As part of your submission, create an advertisement for your business in the form of a flyer.
Grades 7-12
Create The Best Business Plan
Entrepreneurs create new businesses. Plan the business you can imagine.
In 1,000 words or less, describe the business you would like to create. Include at least 2 criteria for your business to be successful, 2 resources you would need to start the business, and the customers you will serve.
Research, write, edit, cite, and submit by March 31. Have fun with it!
Due: March 31 at 11:59 ET
As part of your submission, complete a Business Model Canvas about your business plan.
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
Maritime Marvels
This book includes:
- 90 total nonfiction texts (50 on famous ships, 40 on careers)
- Almost 1,000 text-dependent questions
- 9 engaging writing activities
- 10 free lesson plans for educators available online
You will read lots about the U.S. …
Writing Support
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Grammar
Write without errors
Be sure spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and words are used well. Use this PDF or click here to answer grammatical questions online.
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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.
Writing Feedback Symbols
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?
Need help finding the answers you need? Let’s have a conversation.
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Chat with us
You can email with us at edme@myedme.com.
