The+Power+of+Fiction

Wondering how to accumulate more ACE points for Language Arts/English Language? Why not build on your existing expert knowledge on Totto-Chan and take part in the following competition?


 * __The Power of Fiction: A Nationwide Competition for Young People__**

Open to all NLB members aged 13-19

What you have to do:

1. Select a 300-500 word extract from an English Fiction book with a thought-provoking point or an interesting idea. 2. In relation to the extract, come up with a thought-provoking question that will stimulate thought, conversation or discussion between you and your friends. 3. Recommend three books of a similar theme related to the question or the extract. 4. Put all these information together and design an A3-size poster to share with your friends. Samples of these posters are available at [|http://ReadandReap.sg]

Opening and Closing Date( Pls submit individual or group entry to joycelim@hc.edu.sg by 1 Jul 2009 for vetting.)

Opening date for receivng entries - 1 April 2009 Last Day for accepting entries - 15 July 2009

Partipants will be judged on the following criteria:

The Extract 40% The Thought-Provoking Question 20% The Design of the Poster 20% The Overall Appeal & Potential of the 20% Poster to stimulate thought & conversation

The Poster Should Have the Following Elements:

1. Extract - title, author, publisher, Call No. for books available at NLB 2. Thought-provoking question 3. Recommended reads - title, author, Call No. for books available at NLB 4. Design and layout 5. Name of participant(s) and school


 * 1) Submissions should be in the form of a high-resolution(min 300dpi) pdf/image file of the A3-size poster
 * 2) Entries can be submitted by an individual or group. There is no limit to the number of members in a group