Please read the INSTRUCTIONS below, this IS IMPORTANT.
Write a poem using EVERY WORD in the WORD BANK
You can use rhyme or not (the choice is yours)
Please use SPELL CHECK (this is important
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If you have missed a word out of the word bank, I shall let you know just the once, after that, you are on your own, so please, please make sure you read the instructions
I want you to think what is happening in some countries around the world today, use the word bank with that idea in mind.
The word bank given may seem to be simple words, however, the aim is to stretch the mind by using each simple word; using your own intellect by being able to incorporate the "simple" words into a poem that runs parallel with those chosen by the individual poet using their own individual ability to produce a piece of writing.
WORD BANK: (11 WORDS)
grain,
water
roof
bare
feet
listless
stares
hopeless
need
who
care
Gold 500 points
Silver 200 points
Bronze 100 points
Honourable Mentions 2
~Katie~
Write a poem using EVERY WORD in the WORD BANK
You can use rhyme or not (the choice is yours)
Please use SPELL CHECK (this is important
)If you have missed a word out of the word bank, I shall let you know just the once, after that, you are on your own, so please, please make sure you read the instructions
I want you to think what is happening in some countries around the world today, use the word bank with that idea in mind.
The word bank given may seem to be simple words, however, the aim is to stretch the mind by using each simple word; using your own intellect by being able to incorporate the "simple" words into a poem that runs parallel with those chosen by the individual poet using their own individual ability to produce a piece of writing.
WORD BANK: (11 WORDS)
grain,
water
roof
bare
feet
listless
stares
hopeless
need
who
care
Gold 500 points
Silver 200 points
Bronze 100 points
Honourable Mentions 2
~Katie~
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on June 4, 2007
- Rewards: Gold: 500, Silver: 200, Bronze: 100, Honorable mention: 2 people
- Final notes: Thank you to those who took the time to enter my contest. You all did justice to the simple word bank, utilitising the simple words within your own ability as a writer, well done.
I have to judge the contest early due to personal commitments.
Gold Stick People
Silver The Story
Bronze Will You Care
Worth Mentioning Broken land and Broken Tribe, although you were out of the age limit, your poem is very good, so points to you for your entry.
- To judge this contest, you need to have at least as many finalists as you have rewards. You have 4 awards but only 3 finalists.
Contest Winners
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Walking through aisles of hungry stares / everyone looks as though they're in some kind of snares / Begging and pleading for just a grain of rice / just a quick look at them reminds you of mice / I think if• Viewed by judge. [remove]
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In some countries people leave home and never return. / If someone thinks they are bad they may kill them. / If there is no rain, there wil• Viewed by judge. [remove]
Gold trophy winner
Silver trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
Entries [4]
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Broken land, and broken tribe / the land holds not our people / Destroyed hut, without a roof / this house holds not our family / Hopelessby renizzle 20 lines, 3 comments, on May 28 8:18 PM 2007• Viewed by judge.
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um this contest is very offensive to 12 year olds, they use wider array of vocublary than this, maybe you should find out what kind of vocabulary they use before making them lower themselves to this kind of poetry
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Some of the most powerful poetry is written with simple words. The contest is not at all offensive to 12-year-olds. Even adults should experiment with writing simply.
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Sweet contest idea.
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I do agree with matt, but I also disagree. First of all, some 12 year olds Do Not use a wider vocabulary than this. Plus, the contest author did mention that she knew the words were a little simple. Great contest!
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