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Instructions and Tips
Choose a Page from the Story :
the 2008 Write On! Writing Challenge winner is "Henry Saw Something" by Colin Omilanowski, Cleveland, OH
Choose a page from the story to illustrate. The pages are divided by grade. A cover will be chosen among all submissions.
| Grade |
Page |
Text |
| K |
1 |
One cool fall day in Canada, Henry the Great Blue Heron, was looking for fish in a river when he saw something. |
| K |
2 |
Henry saw a big, colorful, leaf fall from a tree. As soon as he saw it, Henry knew winter was coming, and it was time to fly south. Before he left, Henry saw something. |
| 1st |
3 |
Henry saw Marvin Moose and Otto Otter waving goodbye. That made Henry a little sad because he wouldn't see his friends again until the spring. As he spread his wings and took to the sky, Henry saw something. |
| 1st |
4 |
Henry saw other birds like Tundra Swans, Canada geese, and Mallard ducks making the same seasonal journey. Henry did not feel sad anymore. After flying a long, long way, Henry saw something. |
| 2nd |
5 |
Henry saw a beautiful sunset. Tired, Henry and the other birds decided to find shelter. |
| 2nd |
6 |
Just before dark, they found a lush wetland and roosted in an old sweetgum tree for the night. When he woke up, Henry saw something. |
| 3rd |
7 |
Henry saw a hungry alligator! Scrambling to his feet, Henry quickly took off just in time to avoid becoming breakfast. Missing his own breakfast, he stopped at the next wetland, where Henry saw something. |
| 3rd |
8 |
Henry saw a school of fish. He stood patiently in the shallow water wiggling a toe like a worm. Soon, Henry had gobbled up a dozen fish and one unlucky snake. With a full belly, Henry saw something. |
| 4th |
9 |
Henry saw storm clouds! The day became very windy. Henry tried to fly, but it was difficult so he found shelter among some bushes for the night. When he woke up the next day, Henry saw something. |
| 4th |
10 |
Henry saw a beautiful blue sky! With the sun shining bright, he flew up to the highest skies when Henry saw something. |
| 5th |
11 |
Henry saw the outline of the Rio Grande River. Henry was close. He flapped his wings faster, until finally Henry saw something. |
| 5th |
12 |
Henry saw his winter home - a mangrove swamp on the coast of Mexico. |
| 6th |
13 |
Henry joined thousands of other birds who had already arrived. Henry and the others spent time enjoying the warmth and plentiful food, when one day Henry saw something. |
| 6th |
14 |
Henry saw geese, ducks, and other birds leaving the marsh. As soon as he saw it, he knew winter was over and it was time to fly north. Before he left, Henry saw something… |
| No Illustration |
15 |
What do you think Henry saw on his way back to Canada? |
Click here to download a .pdf of the winning text
Be creative!
Make your illustration fun, colorful, and original!
- Use any 2 dimensional media: paint, crayons, colored pencils, pastels, etc.
- No computer generated graphics please.
Format
Your illustration must be submitted on 8.5” x 11” paper, PORTRAIT (vertical) oriention.
Deadline
All Entries must be received by May 30th, 2008 |
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Submit
Deadline for submissions:
All artwork must be received no later than May 30th*
Include:
Artwork entry (see format above) with the following written on the back:
Name, Page Number, Address, Teacher's Name, School Address, and Contact Phone # or Email Address.
Send to :
Environmental Concern
c/o Write On! Wetlands Challenge
PO Box P
St. Michaels, MD 21663
Questions? Call: Stephanie Jelliffe at 410.745.9620 or E-mail: educate@wetland.org
*Once submitted, all entries will be considered property of Environmental Concern and will not be returned. |
