Scholastic Writing Award Prep Workshop Scholastic Writing Award Preparation Workshop May–November, Fridays or SundaysSign up for 4+ workshops and SAVE when you sign up for 7+ workshops! Sign up by 5/15/24 to save 6% Class Schedule Register Today In this monthly workshop series, VSA students hone their writing craft with deep dives into core writing skills. By studying mentor texts of past Scholastic Writing Award winners and reading across genres, students develop a clear voice and ear for language. Each session, the VSA teacher offers concrete, skills-based explanation and practice, guiding students as they brainstorm, draft, and revise a polished essay, short story, poem, or more.Following the workshop, students develop a complete piece of writing and receive two rounds of feedback and revisions from VSA teachers. Students will build a robust body of polished essays and stories with which to submit to the 2024 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.Minimum of 4 students, maximum of 12 students per workshop. What is the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards? Founded in 1923, the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards is a nationally held annual competition that upholds a longstanding tradition of creative excellence in teensStudents can submit an unlimited number of works across 11 Writing categories and 15 Art categoriesOriginality, skill, and voice are emphasized in the judging criteriaSubmissions are due in early December. Students must be 13 years old by the submission deadline. Visit artandwriting.org to find your local Scholastic Awards region. Scholastic Writing Award Categories Critical EssayDramatic ScriptFlash FictionHumorJournalism Novel WritingPersonal Essay & MemoirPoetryScience Fiction & FantasyShort StoryWriting Portfolio Why submit to the Scholastic Awards? Significant accolades for college resumes and applicationsAwards include scholarships for college tuition and summer enrichment programsFurthers training and practice in writing genresReinforce the ability to set goals with tangible rewardsIncreases intrinsic motivation through confidence Scholastic Workshop Topics: Writing Skills for Every Genre Workshop 1: Engaging topics and unique styleWorkshop 2: Narrative perspective and point of viewWorkshop 3: Conflict development and plot structureWorkshop 4: Crafting an argumentWorkshop 5: Balancing showing and tellingWorkshop 6: Reflection and self-awareness to demonstrate growthWorkshop 7: Sensory language for vivid descriptionWorkshop 8: Using transitions to effectively connect ideasWorkshop 9: Conducting research and citing sources Workshop 1: Friday, May 17 or Sunday, May 19Workshop 2: Sunday, June 2 or Friday, June 7 or Sunday, June 9Workshop 3: Friday, July 12 or Sunday, July 14Workshop 4: Friday, July 19 or Sunday, July 21Workshop 5: Friday, Aug 9 or Sunday, Aug 11Workshop 6: Friday, Aug 16 or Sunday, Aug 25Workshop 7: Friday, Sept 6 or Sunday, Sept 15 or Sunday, Sept 22Workshop 8: Sunday, Oct 6 or Sunday, Oct 13 or Friday, Oct 18 Workshop 9: Sunday, Nov 3 or Friday, Nov 8 Enroll today VSA Future Congratulates 55 VSA Scholastic Winners! Class Tuition Ready to Enroll Your Child? Experience premium-quality education within the comfort of your home. Sign up with VSA Future Learning Center today! Enroll Now
