This is a pre-convention contest; all
entries will be submitted and judged before the
convention. The winning entries will be announced at the
2010 WA/BC JCL convention, and the JCL member submitting
the entry must attend in order to win an award. There
will be four divisions: Novice (grades 6 and lower),
Lower (grades 7 & 8), Middle (grades 9 & 10), and Upper
(grades 11 & 12).
A student may enter only ONE modern myth. If two or more
myths are entered, all will be disqualified. The myths
must be 500 - 1200 words; the total number of words must
be listed on the cover sheet. Myths which have fewer
than 500 words or more than 1200 words will have points
deducted on the basis of three points per 100 words. The
entry MUST be typed; clear photocopies of the original
typed entry are also acceptable. The entry may be in
prose or poetry form or a combination of the two. The
title must appear at the top of each page. Pages must be
numbered. The author's name should appear
ONLY on the cover sheet, and NOT on the pages containing
the myth.
Myth Categories
1. an original myth to explain the existence of some
phenomenon in nature or modern
culture. It should use classical Greek OR Roman
characters (but not a combination of
the two); new invented characters with classical names
may also be used;
2. a classical myth in modern dress or setting which
would be recognizable through the
plot and not from the names of the characters (the
writer must identify the original myth in a postscript
to the story);
3. a new myth using classical figures with the creation
of new characters (e.g., a new
Hercules story).
In all categories, the writer should be careful not to
contradict existing myths. New characters and/or new
adventures may be invented, but no tampering with basic,
traditional mythology should occur.
Judging:
Entries will be judged on the following criteria:
| |
Points |
1. Classical allusion/reference
2. Originality/creativity
3. Theme (central idea or purpose)
4. Style (tone, coherence, etc.)
5. Mechanics (accuracy in usage, grammar and spelling)
6. Overall effectiveness |
20
20
15
10
15
20
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| Total |
100 |
Submission Guidelines
A student's entry must include ONE unattached cover
sheet indicating the name of the delegate, school,
teacher's name, grade in school, level of Latin being
studied, the total number of words, the title of the
myth, and the category (category 1, 2, or 3 as defined
above). Any paper missing the grade level will be
considered in the Upper division. If any of the other
cover sheet information is missing, three points per
missing item will be deducted. The student's sponsor
should read and approve the entry before it is mailed.
Postal Submissions
If submitting myths by US Postal Service, contestants
should send four (4) copies of the myth, along with one
cover sheet, all in one envelope, to Frances Blair at
the address given below. Myths must be
postmarked by March 15, 2010. Late myths will not be
considered. Myths will not be returned, so
please do not send your only copies. Participants should
NOT send entries via registered, overnight, or certified
mail that requires a receipt for delivery. If you wish
notification that your entry has arrived on time, please
email
modernmyth@wabcjcl.org or enclose a self-addressed
stamped postcard with your entry.
E-Mail Submissions
Myths may also be submitted via email to
modernmyth@wabcjcl.org. Myths sent via
email must be sent by March 15, 2010 in order to be
considered. E-mailed myths must also have
a cover sheet that can easily be separated from the
myth; either use the cover sheet as the body of the
message and attach the myth as a document, or send the
myth and the cover sheet as two separate attachments.
Grātiās!
Please send myths to:
JCL Modern Myth
c/o Frances E. Blair
115 Montgomery Street
Steilacoom, WA 98388
or to:
modernmyth@wabcjcl.org
Thank You! |
