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Job I Love Most in My Community<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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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 June 20, we will give you feedback. All entries are due June 30, and we will mail awards to the address provided by your parent in the\u00a0sign-up form<\/a>.
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Grades K-6 Prompt & Rubric download<\/a>
Lesson Plan for K-6 Educators<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grades 7-12 Prompt & Rubric download<\/a>
Lesson Plan for 7-12 Educators<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Grades K-6<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Write about your favorite career in your community<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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There are many jobs in your community. Write about one job that you love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In 600 words or less, describe the benefits of having this job and explain how this job strengthens your community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


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Due: June 30 at 7:59 ET<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Grades 7-12<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Argue for your favorite career in your community<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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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 June 30. Have fun with it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rubric for Grades 7-12<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Due: June 30 at 7:59 ET<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Supporting Materials<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jobs I love in My Community<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Organizing an Argumentative Essay<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Avoiding Mistakes In Argumentation<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Why Cite?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Using MLA Format (Grades 7-12)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Taking Notes to Write An Argument<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Hard work builds our community!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Grammar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Write without errors<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Be sure spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and words are used well. Use this PDF<\/a>. (Answer key<\/a>)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Organize your ideas<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Paragraphs have a main idea and then support those ideas. Use this PDF<\/a> to learn about paragraph structure and practice writing your own.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Author’s Voice<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Share your view point<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

We value your voice. It’s important that you share your views. We want to hear you! This PDF<\/a> helps you find your voice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Revising Work<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Making grammatical fixes<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

You can submit a draft! This PDF<\/a> will help you understand common issues and interpret our feedback.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What do I turn in?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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There is a sign-up form<\/a> and you upload your writing and drawings in one PDF.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Do I have to upload a draft?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What is the prize?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Can my paper go over the limit?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Can I get help?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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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!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Need help finding the answers you need? Let’s have a conversation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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