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ELEMENTARY

STATE

COMPETITION

GUIDELINES

2017-2018

Email us: [email protected]

GENERAL INFORMATION

Who: All 3rd – 6th grade MSAACS school members

What: State Competition

Where: Competition will be held at:

Victory Baptist Academy

Administrator: Chris Jones

1311 E. Bankhead Dr.

Weatherford, TX 76086

When: Friday, May 4, 2018

Why: To give our elementary students the opportunity to compete in a Christian

environment with others from across our region.

How Much: The entry fee is $5.00 per student, per category with a max fee for groups of

$25. There is a cap of 3 entries per category per school. Because of scheduling

difficulties, please do not enter the same students in Bible Memory and Spelling Bee. The

deadline for having the registration turned in along with the appropriate fee is April 6,

2018.

What to Bring: 2 copies of the judging sheets for each performance with the appropriate

copies attached. Use only the judging sheets from this manual .

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The following pages will give the guidelines for these elementary categories:

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ACADEMIC TESTING

Academic Testing has a separate registration and payment process.

Registration, payment, and testing will be handled online at mytestpoint.net

Your staff proctors all tests during the testing window.

Information for registration will be emailed at a later date.

Registration for Academic Testing will be Dec. 10 - Jan 9

Window to take Academic Tests will be January 10 – February 8, 2018

The following tests are available for elementary students:

3rd Grade – Math, English History, Science

4th Grade - Math, English History, Science

5th Grade - Math, English History, Science

6th Grade - Math, English History, Science

Fee for tests is $6 per person per test.

POETRY

The poetry competition will be conducted with the following guidelines:

1. Poem recitation must be between 1-3 minutes long.

2. Poem must be memorized.

3. Topic must be appropriate.

4. No props should be used.

5. A copy must be provided for the judges on the day of competition.

SPELLING BEE

Spelling will be conducted in the traditional spelling bee fashion according to the rules

listed below. Words will be taken from the list included in this book. Students should also

be familiar with the words from the myspellit.com website.

1. The Spelling Master will say the word. The student may request a word be

re-pronounced.

2. If all words on the provided list have been used, a student may request a definition

of an unfamiliar word.

3. The student should proceed in a say, spell, say manner.

4. Having begun to spell a word, a student may stop and begin again one time;

however, they cannot change what they have already spelled.

5. Thirty seconds will be given to complete the word. Timing will begin when the

student says the word.

6. When a word is misspelled, the spelling master will give the correct spelling. A new

word will be given to the next student.

7. When only 2 students remain, procedures change. When one student misspells a

word, the other will be given the opportunity to spell it. In the event that both

misspell the word the spelling master will give the correct spelling and provide a

new word for the student who first misspelled.

SPEECH CATEGORY 1: READERS THEATRE– Acting toward the audience Time limit: 5 – 10 minutes

Reader’s theatre is a presentation in which two to six individuals portray characters without the use of script, costumes, staging, lights, sound effects, or make-up. Cutting must be taken from published dramatic literature or from prose that has been scripted for stage. A copy of the script must be provided for the judges.

Characters are not to interact with each other, but rather should be focused on the audience. Characters may make use of small hand props and costume accessories (such as an umbrella, shawl, gloves, hat, glasses, etc.). No makeup, lighting, full costumes, or furniture other than a table and chairs may be used. CATEGORY 2: SMALL GROUP THEATRE – Acting toward each other Time limit: 5 – 10 minutes

Small group theatre is a stage performance in which two to six individuals each

portray one character without the use of script, costumes, staging, lights, sound effects, or make-up. Cutting must be taken from published dramatic literature or from prose that has been scripted for stage. A copy of the script must be provided for the judges.

Characters may speak to silent or off-stage characters. Actors may make use of small hand props and costume accessories (such as an umbrella, shawl, gloves, hat, glasses, etc.). No makeup, lighting, full costumes, or furniture other than a table and chairs may be used.

ART

Art Categories: Monochromatic Drawing*Polychromatic Drawing*Sculpture*Crafts*Painting*Mixed Media General Rules:

1. Entries are not limited to religious themes, but must be appropriate 2. All work must be done by the student but advice may be given by an advisor 3. Student may not enter a piece from the previous year’s competition. 4. There can be no copying or tracing 5. All entries need to be framed by a matte – frames are optional. 6. Each participant needs to fill out an entry form for each entry.

Monochromatic Drawing - done with ink or pencil or in any one hue of the chosen color Polychromatic Drawing – done with more than one color Sculpture - entries made carving, modeling or shaping to produce a three-dimensional

piece that can be displayed (wood, plaster, clay, wire, etc.) Crafts – any three- dimensional piece that is not a sculpture

(jewelry making, mosaics, ribbon art, origami, etc.) Painting – done with paint on appropriate art paper or canvas Mixed Media **Includes two-dimensional or three-dimensional artwork that combines two or more

mediums including the use of paint, ink, pencil, chalk, oil paints, tempera paints, sand, collage, and printmaking.

**A collage must be made of two-dimensional materials that were created by the student. Adhesives and glazes such as glues, fixatives, etc. are allowed in the assembling and finishing processes. Photographs not taken by the student may be used as long as the portion used cannot be recognized as part of the original picture.

**No kits or commercially produced parts are acceptable, such as plastic leaves and any other prefabricated media; all parts are to be handmade, painted, inked, etc.

BIBLE MEMORY

Bible memory will be conducted in the traditional spelling bee fashion. The King James Version will be the only authorized translation used. The 2017-2018 Bible memory competition will be over the information found from points I - IV on the “Sin and Salvation” outline found in this manual. A student will be permitted one error before elimination. Upon commission of his second error, the student will be eliminated. Each student will be given a question different from that given the preceding student. The student will not begin speaking until the Master’s questioning is completed. The Master may conduct only two (2) styles of quizzing as follows: Style 1: Master cites reference; student recites verse. Master may continue this style

for as many rounds as he chooses. Style 2: Master refers to application of verse; student cites both reference and verse.

Master may continue this style for as many rounds as he chooses.

MUSIC

Music categories: Vocal Solo Woodwind Instrumental Solo Small Vocal Ensemble (2-8 people) Brass Instrumental Solo Large Vocal Ensemble (9 or more people) String Instrumental Solo Piano Solo Instrumental Ensemble Guitar Solo

General Rules: 1. Only live piano accompaniment may be used 2. All vocal selections must be memorized. Instrumental selections do not have to be

memorized. However, competitors are not permitted to use page-turners. Instrumentalists may tune their instruments with the piano before performing. Not percussion instruments or electronically amplified instruments will be permitted.

3. Contestants must furnish one original and one copy (with the measures numbered) of the original musical selection performed for a judge’s copy. Judges will return the original to the music coach.

4. Music selections should be sacred, classical, or from basic piano, vocal, or other method books. Rock, jazz, pop, or similar music is prohibited. Students may be disqualified if selection is deemed inappropriate by the competition director.

5. No choreography or planned or unnecessary bodily movement will be permitted.

6. Guitar performances should be played with an acoustical guitar in a classical style.

Elementary Spelling Bee Study List 2017–2018

Created by the North Carolina Christian School Association for use by AACS-member schools

Elementary spelling bees are governed by the various AACS state affiliates. Check with your state office for elementary competition rules. In an effort to assist states, AACS has provided this study list. Students should study the words on the study list. They should be familiar with words used in their history, science, and spelling textbooks. Words used in the competition have been selected from the study list, from student textbooks, and from the dictionary.

dungeon relinquish welfare impartial excessive interrupt alliteration candidate simile popularity hallelujah crucifixion periscope descendant extension plagiarize tragedy legendary playwright manuscript incorruptible assassinate albatross typhoon bungalow leopard fauna tortoise origami jaguar fajitas majority moccasins catastrophe versus graduation beige ambitious plateau fatigue tenor righteous soprano chronicle quartet hemisphere European peninsula aquifer geological souvenir poinsettia salmonella saxophone tantalize height volunteer lieutenant astronaut convenient throughout ecclesiology coffeepot granddaughter cannot diesel knapsack strudel dachshund paprika vegetable restaurant macaroni synagogue cocoa constitution amusement badminton canoeing skiing cockatoo furlough curiosity mongrel fraction circumference diagnoses agenda memorabilia debris poultry agriculture courteous fertilizer wheelbarrow threshold tithe worrisome cauliflower chipotle enthusiastic despair conceited reliable emotional horizon individuality triangular oligarchy disorganized jaguar automaton asterisk chronology etymology mustache align collage calorie gourmet physician pneumonia encyclopedia souvenir camouflage phenomenon apostrophe monotonous amphibious spaghetti vacuum chandelier generous refrigerator faucet commemorate ascension technique consciousness infinitely quantities tomatoes volcanoes thieves calves macaroni embargo tortilla vanilla snorkel Deuteronomy scissors raspberries nutrition rehearsal ambulance appendicitis laboratory independence pharmacy mathematics kindergarten cheerleaders professor elementary parliament amendment automobile unanimous nominee archangel disciple judgment obliterate atonement poinsettia dandelion chrysanthemum percentage oxygen punctuation syllable information adjective absence muscle calisthenics racquetball gymnasium perspiration

Elementary Spelling Bee Study List 2017–2018

Created by the North Carolina Christian School Association for use by AACS-member schools

technician cashier scientist electrician plumber balmy precipitation evaporation temperature blustery embarrassing identical arrogant inquisitive frequent caffeine arbitrarily countenance argumentativeness committee photosynthesis inaugurate lieutenant tonsillitis epaulet achievement prerogative algorithm camouflage mayonnaise surveillance rendezvous mesmerize rottweiler maelstrom opossum metamorphosis archipelago mozzarella sacrifice

National Competition Manual – Appendix: Bible Memory

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2017-2018: Sin and Salvation I. Sin is defined Scripturally. A. Sin is “missing the mark” or a failure to meet God’s standards (Romans 3:23; James 4:17). B. Sin is transgression of God’s law (I John 3:4). C. Sin is committed against God (Psalm 51:4). II. Sin originated in the angelic realm. A. The Devil (Lucifer) committed sin (I John 3:8). B. Other angels committed sin (II Peter 2:4). III. Sin spread to the human race. A. The Devil (Satan) was the chief agent in the Fall of Man (II Corinthians 11:3). B. Sin entered the world through Adam (Romans 5:12). C. The sinful nature is transmitted to all Adam’s posterity, with the exception of Christ (Romans 5:19; I John 1:8). D. Sin is perpetuated by mankind because his heart is evil (Jeremiah 17:9; Matthew 15:19). IV. Sin is damaging and degrading to mankind. A. Man’s sinful nature has placed him in a state of spiritual death (Ephesians 2:1). B. Sin creates guilt and unrest in man (Isaiah 57:20–21). C. The sin of one generation affects its posterity (Exodus 20:5). D. Man is in bondage to sin and cannot free himself (John 8:34). E. Sin keeps man in spiritual darkness (John 8:12). F. Sin makes man at enmity against God (Romans 8:7). G. Man’s sin repays him with wickedness (Isaiah 3:11; Proverbs 13:2). H. Sin afflicts mankind with pain and anguish (Job 14:1). I. Sin brings death which is inescapable outside Christ (James 1:15). 1. The first death is physical, bodily (Hebrews 9:27). 2. The second death is spiritual, eternal separation from God, Who is Life (Revelation 21:8). V. Sin and the holiness of God are irreconcilable. A. God is righteous (Psalm 119:137). B. God abhors sin (Psalm 5:4-6). C. God knows our sins (Psalm 69:5). D. Sin separates us from God (Isaiah 59:1–2). E. God judges sin (Ecclesiastes 12:14). F. God’s judgment is according to truth (Romans 2:2). G. The Law was given to condemn man’s sins and to show his need for Christ (Galatians 3:24). H. God will not tolerate sin or defilement in Heaven (Revelation 21:27). VI. Salvation from sin and death is impossible apart from God’s plan. A. Old Testament sacrifices could not take away sin (Hebrews 10:4). B. The Law cannot give righteousness and life (Galatians 3:21–22). C. Works cannot give righteousness and life (Isaiah 64:6). D. No person or god can provide salvation (Acts 4:12). E. Grace, unmerited favor, came by Jesus Christ (John 1:17). VII. Salvation from sin and death is made possible by God’s plan. A. Jesus Christ is God Incarnate, sent to redeem us (Galatians 4:4–5).

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FACTORS EVALUATED COMMENTS POINTS (4-10)

STAGING: (a) interesting composition, (b) composition clarifies the literature

MOVEMENT: (a) posture, (b) purpose, (c) gestures, (d) facial expressions, (e) stage presence, (f) distracting mannerisms

ORIGINALITY OF ARRANGEMENT: (a) creative visualization of setting using allowed objects and actors, (b) effective use of group speaking and group movement (if utilized)

CHARACTERIZATION: (a) voices, (b) movement, (c) facial expression, (d) intensity!

QUALITY OF SELECTION: (a) literary value, (b) tasteful, (c) appropriate for the occasion, (d) judicious editing, (e) difficulty

PERFORMANCE: (a) diction, (b) eye contact, (c) distracting elements, (d) word color, (e) attacks and releases

MEMORIZATION: (a) recall, (b) hesitation or confusion, (c) need for prompting

OVERALL EFFECTIVENESS: (a) delivery, (b) poise, (c) organization of thought, (d) group appearance

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FACTORS EVALUATED COMMENTS POINTS (6-20)

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35th Annual AACS Creative Writing Contest

2017–2018 Topics ELEMENTARY

POETRY—Write a poem about this topic: Looking…(backward, forward, elsewhere). SHORT STORY—Write a story that begins, “Peering from behind a curtain…”

JUNIOR HIGH POETRY—Write a poem about this topic: Reflections. SHORT STORY—Write a story that involves changed plans.

Rules 1. Entries shall meet the specific length requirements listed below:

ELEMENTARY LEVEL (GRADES 4–6) Poetry: maximum 200 words Short Story: maximum 750 words

JUNIOR HIGH LEVEL (GRADES 7–8) Poetry: maximum 300 words Short Story: maximum 1000 words

2. A student may enter only one category—either short story or poetry. 3. Students should be told the topics at least one week prior to writing so they have time to think through what they wish to

communicate. 4. Students must submit a handwritten or typed entry that has been written in the school and under school supervision,

without adult or student assistance. The student should first write a rough draft and make the necessary corrections. The student then proceeds to write a final copy. Entries to state and national competition must be free of written comments and corrections.

5. No reference materials or notes except a King James Bible and a dictionary shall be permitted at the time of writing. Preparation may be done outside of class, but no notes may be used during the writing period. The time limit for the writing is two hours.

6. If hand-written, students must use standard notebook paper. The final copy must be written in pencil or black ink using only one side of the paper. If entries are typed, final copy must be printed on one side of the paper. Entries may be photocopied for school judging and will be photocopied for state and national judging. Leave a one-inch margin on all sides of the paper.

7. The following information must be listed at the top of the first page of the student’s entry: Student’s name and grade, school name, city and state, category entered, and number of words. • A “fancy” cover page or title page is not allowed. • If the student uses more than one piece of paper, each additional paper should have the following information: page #,

student’s name, and name of school. • DO NOT staple the pages together. Stapling tears out the corners of the photocopies.

8. The main judging criteria will be the content, originality and communication of the piece. Mechanics, such as spelling, punctuation, paragraph structure, poetical form, neatness, etc., are secondary criteria. The schools should have received copies of each judging sheet. If not, please contact your state office.

9. Original student entries must be submitted to the state association by December 15, 2017. (This date may vary by state. Please contact your state office for exact deadline for your state.) Each association will select one winner in each category on each level. These four winners will be sent to AACS for the national judging; these entries should be received by the National Office by January 30, 2018. National winners will be announced in April 2018.

Awards State winners will be presented medals. National winners will be awarded plaques. All awards will be provided by AACS.

CREATIVE WRITING—SHORT STORY (Check Category)

Elementary (4th–6th grade) Junior High (7th–8th grade) Name _______________________________________________ Grade__________ School ______________________________________________ City ________________________________________________ Title ________________________________________________ State _______________________________________________

FACTORS EVALUATED COMMENTS POINTS

Creativity 1. Appeal: Author demonstrates originality. Story

sustains reader interest for its intended audience. 2. Details: Descriptions contribute to the reader’s

enjoyment. 3. Style: Elements enhance the story. May include but

not limited to: a. Word choice b. Figurative language c. Tone d. Voice

4. Theme/Purpose: Author’s message or intent is effectively obtained.

(45 points possible)

(45 pts)

Content/Development Elements support the theme/purpose and contribute to a unified whole. May include but not limited to: 1. Setting/Mood 2. Characterization 3. Dialogue (if any) 4. Plot/Conflict – May include but not limited to:

a. Engaging beginning b. Introduction of conflict c. Rising action d. Climax e. Falling action f. Resolution

5. Organization

(45 points possible)

(45 pts)

Writing Mechanics 1. Meets or exceeds grade level. 2. Errors are minimal and do not confuse the reader.

(10 points possible)

(10 pts)

Total (100 possible points) ___________

_______________________________________________ Judge’s Signature

STATEMENT OF ORIGINALITY I certify that this project is my own original and authentic work and that I received no help in completing this project other than general instruction and supervision. _______________________________________________

Student’s Signature

CREATIVE WRITING—POETRY (Check Category)

Elementary (4th–6th grade) Junior High (7th–8th grade) Name _______________________________________________ Grade__________ School ______________________________________________ City ________________________________________________ Title ________________________________________________ State _______________________________________________

FACTORS EVALUATED COMMENTS POINTS

Originality/Content/Communication 1. Approach to topic is creative/original. 2. Content is organized intentionally. 3. Poem captures the reader’s interest. 4. Theme or main idea is developed and well integrated. 5. Word choice is precise and free of clichés. 6. Poem contains unique details and vivid descriptive

language.

(50 points possible)

(50 pts)

Poetic Devices 1. Rhyme

a. If the poem is in rhyme, the rhyme scheme is correct.

b. If there is no rhyme, there are compensating sound devices (alliteration, consonance, onomatopoeia, etc.).

2. Meter a. Meter is consistent throughout and appropriate. b. If there is no meter, phrasing possesses a rhythmic

flow to distinguish it from prose. 3. Poem is infused with imagery-specific sensory

impressions, rather than broad generalities. 4. Literary devices such as metaphor or symbol add

depth or layers of meaning to the poem. 5. Visual appearance: Structure is intentional and

meaningfully connected to the content.

(40 points possible)

(40 pts)

Writing Mechanics Writer shows a clear understanding of the rules of capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and grammar/syntax OR consistency and intentionality in breaking the rules.

(10 points possible)

(10 pts)

Total (100 possible points) ___________

_______________________________________________ Judge’s Signature

STATEMENT OF ORIGINALITY I certify that this project is my own original and authentic work and that I received no help in completing this project other than general instruction and supervision. _______________________________________________

Student’s Signature