4th and 7th GRADE TEXAS HISTORY ESSAY CONTEST
In commemoration of the 175th Anniversary of the Fall of the Alamo
Essay Subjects 2010 - 2011:
4th Grade Fall of the Alamo
7th Grade
Fall of the Alamo: As seen through the eyes of David Crockett
Cover Sheet (see attached sample):
Title
of Essay
Student's name, address, phone number, and email address
School's name, city and address
School
District's name, city and address
Name and city of Sponsoring DRT Chapter: Alamo Mission Chapter, San Antonio,
District VII
Chapter contact person and phone number: Dr. Amy Jo Baker (210-493-8238)
Essay
Rules for all:
- A minimum of four (4) references are needed - no more than two (2) of which may be Internet
references. Bibliography/reference information should be on a separate sheet of paper.
- Typed essays are to be double
spaced on 8 ½ by 11 inch paper, using "Times New Roman" size 12 font
- Top and bottom page margins
are to be one inch, with side margins being 1.25 inches.
- Handwritten essays are to be double spaced on 8 ½
by 11 paper.
- Dates, e.g. March 6, 1836 and names, eg Sam Houston, shall be counted as one word.
- Items not
counted in word count are: title, cover sheet information, and bibliography/reference.
- All essays must be submitted
in English.
4th Grade
- The body of the 4th grade essay can be no less than
1 ½ pages and no more than 2 pages.
- The body of the 4th grade essay must be between 500 and 525
words
7th Grade
- The body of the 7th grade essay can be no less than 2 ½
pages and no more than 3 pages. ,
- The body of the 7th grade essay must be between 800 and 825 words.
Awards
Ceremony will be held April 12, 2011, 12:30 pm, at the Alamo Hall.
- All participants receive honorary
certificates
- All participating Teachers receive a "Texas" book
- 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners
- Engraved Sterling Silver "Alamo" Necklace (Girls) OR
Engraved Bone Handled "Alamo" Knife
(Boys)
- 1st Place - Flag flown over the Alamo presented to the winners AND a Plaque honoring winners
presented to their Schools
- Teachers of 1st place winners receive Brunch for Two at the Menger Hotel.
- The
1st Place winner will be invited to attend DRT convention (held in San Antonio this year). DRT is not responsible
for expenses incurred by the student to attend Convention; however, the student and up to 2 guests will be guests of the DRT
at the Historical Evening Dinner.
- First Place winners will advance to state competition and have the chance to win
numerous monetary awards
Submission: Mail original essay postmarked no later than: January 30, 2011
to:
Dr. Amy Jo Baker
2218 Fawn Mist Lane
San Antonio, TX. 78248-1907
4th and 7th GRADE TEXAS HISTORY ESSAY CONTEST (Circle one)
Student Cover Sheet
Title of Essay ___________________________________
Student's
Name_____________________________________
Address_________________________, City____________, Zip__________
Email
address ____________________________ (home or school)
School's name____________________________
Address_________________________,
City____________ Zip____________
School District ______________________
Name and
city of Sponsoring DRT Chapter:
Alamo Mission Chapter, San Antonio, District VII
Teachers:
Please
select your top five essays and mail original essays postmarked no later than January 30, 2011 to:
Dr. Amy Jo Baker
2218
Fawn Mist Lane
San Antonio, TX. 78248-1907
(210) 493-8238
