1. Find a Newsela article about your state by searching Newsela or by using your State Text Set: newsela.com/text-sets/#/state-news.

2. Ask students to complete a Write response (one paragraph or shorter) for the article. Use one of the following Write prompts:

Elementary school: If people from another state read this Newsela article, how would it help them understand you and the place where you live?

Middle school: How does this Newsela article connect to your family or school community?

High school: How does this Newsela article reflect a unique aspect of your city, county, or state community?

3. Paste the top 3 entries for your class into the boxes below by December 9th for a chance to have them featured on Newsela and win Newsela prizes.

Questions? Check out this article goo.gl/OOqCSW or email mia@newsela.com