SCOPE CONTESTS

October 2024

Deadline

November 18, 2024

Lusitania Contest

Choose one element of the article to focus on: the Lusitania, the early 20th century, the German U-boat, or the torpedo. Compile a list of descriptive words, phrases, or lines the author uses for your chosen element. Then write a poem or create a visual art piece reflecting this powerful imagery and emotion.

Prize

Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld


John MacFarlane contest

Consider the story’s title. Why will Jodie love John MacFarlane Jr. until the day she dies?

Prize

Bad Best Friend by Rachel Vail


Usher Contest

As a group, act out one scene from the play. Include costumes and sound effects. Be sure to create an eerie mood! Make a video of your scene to enter the contest.

Prize

It Found Us by Lindsay Currie


Root Power Contest

1. Write down the meaning of each word in orange. Use context clues or, if needed, a dictionary. 2. Find another word that contains the root ven3. Write a sentence using that word and draw a picture that shows the word’s meaning.

Prize

Scope notebook


September 2024

Deadline

October 14, 2024

Power of Community Contest

What can the aftermath of the Maui wildfires teach us about the power of community? Answer this question in a short essay.

Prize

Two Degrees by Alan Gratz


Jellyfish Contest

Imagine you are a chef debuting jellyfish dishes on your restaurant’s menu. Using information from both articles, create an infographic to give diners to persuade them to try the new dishes.

Prize

 The Thing About Jellyfish by Ali Benjamin


New Girl Contest

Write a sequel that takes place about 57 years in the future, when Angela is a famous scientist. Be sure to include dialogue in your story—and check the punctuation! 

Prize

The Color of Sound by Emily Barth Isler


Summer Poetry Contest

Write a poem about something you did over the summer. Focus on a particular moment, the way Janet Wong does in “Campfire.”

Prize

A Suitcase of Seaweed & More by Janet Wong


Root Power Contest

1. Write down the meaning of each word in green. Use context clues or, if needed, a dictionary. 2. Find another word that contains the root astr3. Write a sentence using that word and draw a picture that shows the word’s meaning.

Prize

Scope notebook


Text-to-Speech