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One grand-prize winner will be chOsen fOr each cOntest.

each grand-prize winner will receive a $100 cash prize.

additiOnally, the teacher Of each winner will receive a $100 cash

prize plus $100 fOr the class tO hOld a watermelOn

party.

©2015 National Watermelon Promotion Board. Text and design by The Education Center, LLC

Watermelon, Wondermelon: first annual national watermelon promotion board

student art and writing contests

slOgan-writing cOntestUse this contest to lead students to write creatively yet concisely to convey an informative message. • The slogan should address one or more

benefits of watermelon. • It should have no more than 12 words. • The slogan should be handwritten in the

box on the official entry form. • Entries will be judged by a panel of

watermelon experts based on originality, conciseness, accuracy, and adherence to the contest rules.

art cOntestWith this contest, students apply visual-spatial skills and develop decision-making skills, all while creatively expressing themselves. • The artwork should include at least one

watermelon. • Artwork entries must fit an 8½" x 11"

sheet of paper. • Designs must be original and created

using paint, markers, colored pencils, crayons, and/or original electronic art (no copyrighted images or clip art). No photographs, please.

• Every entry must be accompanied by a completed entry form attached to the back of the submission.

• Entries will be judged by a panel of watermelon experts based on originality, attractiveness, and adherence to the contest rules.

cOntest rules: • All submissions become property of the

National Watermelon Promotion Board and cannot be returned.

• Contests are open to students currently enrolled in kindergarten, grade 1, grade 2, grade 3, grade 4, or grade 5.

• Entries must be emailed or postmarked by March 1, 2016. Multiple entries may be submitted in one envelope.


student art contest

Entry Form

Student’s name _____________________________________________________________________

Home address ______________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

Parent/guardian’s name ______________________________________________________________

Grade ______________________________________________________________________________

Teacher’s name _____________________________________________________________________

Teacher’s email _____________________________________________________________________

School name and address ____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

This entry is my own original work. If I am a contest winner, I grant the

sponsors permission to use my work, including my name, in National

Watermelon Promotion Board publications, websites, and other materials.

Student signature __________________________________________________

Parent/guardian signature ___________________________________________

Questions? Email: [email protected]

Contest entries must be emailed or postmarked by March 1, 2016.Submit entries to: National Watermelon Promotion Board Student Art and Writing Contests 1321 Sundial Point Winter Springs, FL 32708 [email protected]



student writing contestContest entries must be emailed or postmarked by March 1, 2016.Submit entries to: National Watermelon Promotion Board Student Art and Writing Contests 1321 Sundial Point Winter Springs, FL 32708 [email protected]

Student’s name _____________________________________________________________________

Home address ______________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________


Grade ______________________________________________________________________________

Teacher’s name _____________________________________________________________________

Teacher’s email _____________________________________________________________________

School name, city, and state __________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

This entry is my own original work. If I am a contest winner, I grant the


Watermelon Promotion Board publications, websites, and other materials.

Student signature _________________________________________________

Parent/guardian signature __________________________________________

Questions? Email: [email protected]


Here's my entry:

Slogan: _____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

Entry Form

Thinking Summer?Think Again.

When thetemperature drops,

the sweet tasteof watermelonis always hot!

From fiery

salsas to

decadent desserts.

It’s more than

just picnic fare.

Watermelon is the star ingredient of so many creative dishes and healthy lifestyles now. Latest news – it contains Citrulline – which increases blood �ow and aids circulation. It's in demand.So keep watermelon in stock year-round. �anks to continued growth in imports, there’s

more availability in the cooler months.We’ll help you sell more watermelon throughout the year with special support programs. Visit the Retailer section of Watermelon.org watermelon.org

Watermelon, Wondermelon: First Annual National Watermelon Promotion Board Student Art Contest

Entry Form:

Student’s name ______________________________________________________________________

Home address _______________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________


Grade ______________________________________________________________________________

Teacher’s name ______________________________________________________________________

School name, city, and state __________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________This entry is my own original work. If I am a contest winner, I grant the


Watermelon Promotion Board publications, websites, and other materials. Student signature __________________________________________________Parent/guardian signature ___________________________________________Questions? Email: www.watermelon.org

Contest entries must be postmarked by Month, day, year.Submit entries to: National Watermelon Promotion Board

Student Art and Writing Contest

1321 Sundial Point

Winter Springs, FL 32708


What is a slogan?A slogan is an easy to remember word or group

of words used by a group or business.

Why are slogans used ?Slogans are used to bring attention to the group

or business.

A good slogan is… 4short, usually only about one sentence long

4 original

4 truthful

4 clear and to the point

Make every day

a picnic with

watermelon!

Serve a smile

all year long.

Full of nutrition.

Loaded with fun!

Sweet memories

by the slice.

You can’t spell watermelon

without water!


ACTIVITY:

1. Ask students if they know what a slogan is. Lead them to understand that a slogan is an easy to remember word or group of words used by a group or business.

2. Provide time for students to share examples of slogans they may have seen or heard. Keep a list of the slogans, and point out the ones that are short and easy to remember. Challenge students to name the group or business associated with each slogan shared.

3. Project the slogan mini poster onto the board. Review the components of a good slogan and share the examples from the National Watermelon Promotion Board provided at the bottom of the poster.

Short and SweetIntroducing students to slogans

MATERIALS: slogan mini poster, copies of the slogan-writing contest entry form

4. Choose a classroom object, such as a pencil, and guide small groups of students to create a slogan for the item. Encourage them to share one or more benefits of the object in their slogans.

5. Provide time for groups to share their work with the class. Refer to the checklist on the mini poster after each group shares to determine if it met the required criteria.

6. Follow up the activity by telling students that they will be entering the National Watermelon Promotion Board slogan writing contest. Provide copies of the contest entry form and explain the rules. Invite students to begin brainstorming their entries!

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What is a slogan?A slogan is an easy to remember word or group

of words used by a group or business.

Why are slogans used ?Slogans are used to bring attention to the group

or business.

A good slogan is… 4short, usually only about one sentence long

4 original

4 truthful

4 clear and to the point

Make every day

a picnic with

watermelon!

Serve a smile

all year long.

Full of nutrition.

Loaded with fun!

Sweet memories

by the slice.

You can’t spell watermelon

without water!


©2015 Watermelon Board. Text and design by The Education Center, LLC

Watermelon, Wondermelon: First Annual National Watermelon Promotion Board Student Art Contest

Entry Form:

Student’s name ______________________________________________________________________Home address ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Parent/guardian’s name ______________________________________________________________Grade ______________________________________________________________________________Teacher’s name ______________________________________________________________________School name, city, and state ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________This entry is my own original work. If I am a contest winner, I grant the

sponsors permission to use my work, including my name, in National Watermelon Promotion Board publications, websites, and other materials. Student signature __________________________________________________Parent/guardian signature ___________________________________________Questions? Email: www.watermelon.org

Contest entries must be postmarked by Month, day, year.Submit entries to: National Watermelon Promotion Board

Student Art and Writing Contest

1321 Sundial Point Winter Springs, FL 32708


Think about how items are arranged on the page (composition). What do

you see first? What next? Arrange elements to make your eye follow a path

around your work. This can be done by the way colors, shapes, or lines are

placed on the page.

Use positive and negative space. Positive space is the part of the page

taken up by an object; negative space is the area without anything in it.

Think of a portrait of a person with a plain background—the person is the

positive space and the space around the person is negative space. Having

negative space helps makes items pop off the page.

Make good use of the entire page. Have some element go off the edge of

the page rather than have everything centered in the middle of the page.

Surprising elements on the page make it more interesting to look at—and

more memorable.

Objects that are far away appear smaller than those that are close up. This

is called perspective. If you draw items all the same size, the viewer will

think the items are grouped close together.

Choose your colors carefully. Use contrasting colors to help the focus of

your artwork stand out. Pair colors like orange and blue, purple and yellow,

or red and green to make them pop.

Picture PerfectWhat makes an effective piece of art? Here are a few things to keep in mind:

P leasing to the EyeLeading students to create effective artwork

PROJECT THE MINI POSTER DURING

FUTURE ART ACTIVITIES, POST IT AT AN ART CENTER, OR GIVE EACH CHILD A COPY OF IT TO KEEP AS A

PERSONAL REFERENCE.

3. Reviewthefivetipslisted,drawingasimpleexampleforeachone.(Sharingexamplesfromyourfavoritepicturebook works too.)

4.Keeptheminiposterprojectedasareference.ExplainthattheclasswillbeenteringtheFirstAnnualNationalWatermelonPromotionBoardArtContest. Invite students to begin brainstorming and sketching ideas. Providecopiesofthecontestentryformandreviewtherules.Setagoalforstudentstocompleteinitialsketchesandfinalpiecesforsubmissiontothecontest.

MATERIALS: PicturePerfectminiposter,copiesoftheartcontestentryform

ACTIVITY:

1. When students have an assignment

thatincludesanillustration,askthemwhattheythinkaboutastheplantodrawandastheydraw.Dotheyfocusoncolorsorneatness?Dotheythinkaboutthesizesofthepeopleorobjectstheyaredrawing?Wheredotheystartwhentheydraw?Dotheyputthefocusofthedrawinginthemiddleofthepageorsomewhereelse?

2.Projecttheminiposterontotheboard.Tellstudentsthatusingthesetipswillmakeartworkforanyprojectmoreappealingandmoreeffective.



Think about how items are arranged on the page (composition). What do you see first? What next? Arrange elements to make your eye follow a path around your work. This can be done by the way colors, shapes, or lines are placed on the page.

Use positive and negative space. Positive space is the part of the page taken up by an object; negative space is the area without anything in it. Think of a portrait of a person with a plain background—the person is the positive space and the space around the person is negative space. Having negative space helps makes items pop off the page.

Make good use of the entire page. Have some element go off the edge of the page rather than have everything centered in the middle of the page. Surprising elements on the page make it more interesting to look at—and more memorable.

Objects that are far away appear smaller than those that are close up. This is called perspective. If you draw items all the same size, the viewer will think the items are grouped close together.

Choose your colors carefully. Use contrasting colors to help the focus of your artwork stand out. Pair colors like orange and blue, purple and yellow, or red and green to make them pop.

Picture PerfectWhat makes an effective piece of art? Here are a few things to keep in mind:

Wondering About WatermelonThis hands-on investigation not only gives students a chance to make

observations about watermelon, the completed observation sheet serves as an easy reference for students who enter the slogan-writing contest.

TO PREPARE:Cut or scoop chunks of watermelon so each child has one piece; then store the watermelon in a lidded container. Also cut another fruit so each child has a piece and store it in a lidded container. Gather two napkins per child.

DIRECTIONS:

1. Project the investigation sheet onto the board.

2. Review the question. Then give each child two napkins. Place a piece of fruit on one of each child’s napkins.

3. Guide students to look at their fruit pieces and describe what they see. Record their answers on the observation chart. Repeat with students touching the fruit, smelling it, and tasting it. (Instruct students to use the second napkin to wipe his or hands and face.)

4. Give each child one piece of watermelon. Guide them to share their observations and record them on the chart.

5. Lead students to share what they observed to craft a group response that highlights how the fruit and watermelon are the same and write it on the investigation sheet. Display the sheet for students to reference when they work on their slogan submissions.

6. As time allows, share the following fun facts about watermelon.• Early explorers used watermelons as canteens.

• Watermelon is a good source of vitamins people need, like A, B6, and C.

• 100% of watermelon is usable and compostable.

• At 92% water, watermelon is an excellent choice for staying hydrated.

• You can eat the rind (the outer skin). It can be stir-fried, stewed, or pickled.


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Harvest Time!Researching watermelons

(W.3.2, 7, 8; W.4.2, 7, 8; W.5.2, 7, 8)

Are you ready to gather the best facts to complete a research project about watermelons? Use this organizer to help you.

1 Choose a topic. Watermelon and Your Health

Watermelon: A Leader in Lycopene

How Watermelons Grow

Watermelon and Hydration

2 Use reference sources to gather research. Use print and digital sources.

Group related information together.

Keep a list of sources.

3 Create a research project based on your research. Use facts, definitions, examples, and quotations.

If writing a report, use linking words and phrases to connect ideas within sections.

Use topic-related vocabulary and precise language.

Include headings and illustrations as needed to make the topic easier to understand.

Looking for a place to start

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www.watermelon.org.


CATEGORY 4 3 2 1 SCORE

CONTENT: ILLUSTRATES THEME

(WATERMELONS)

Watermelons are clearly and accurately depicted in the artwork.

Watermelons are depicted in the artwork somewhat clearly and somewhat accurately.

Watermelons are depicted in the artwork but they are not clear and/or accurate.

Watermelons are not depicted in the artwork.

CONTENT: ORIGINALITY

There is an exceptional degree of student creativity in the artwork.

There is some student creativity in the artwork.

The artwork is made by the student, but is based on the designs or ideas of others. It does not show creativity.

No original artwork made by the student is included.

ATTRACTIVENESS

The entry is very attractive and eye-catching in terms of design, layout, and neatness. Its organization and use of color and space make the entry interesting.

The entry is attractive and eye-catching in terms of design, layout, and neatness. Its organization and use of color and space make the entry somewhat interesting.

The entry is somewhat attractive and eye-catching. It is lacking clear design and layout, it is messy or disorganized, and/or it does not make good use of color and space.

The entry is not attractive.

Watermelon, Wondermelon: First Annual National Watermelon Promotion Board

Student Art & Writing ContestJudging Rubric —art contest

Entrant # _____________________________________________________

Judge’s comments: _______________________________________________________________________________ Total score: _________/12


CATEGORY 4 3 2 1 SCORE

CONTENT: ILLUSTRATES THEME

(WATERMELONS)

Watermelons are clearly the focus of the slogan.

Watermelons are the focus of the slogan.

Watermelons may be the focus of the slogan.

Watermelons are not the focus of the slogan.

CONTENT: ORIGINALITY

There is an exceptional degree of student creativity in the slogan.

One or two of elements of the slogan reflect student creativity in their creation.

The slogan is submitted by the student, but is based on the designs or ideas of others.

An original slogan made by the student is not included.

CONTENT: CONCISENESS

The slogan is very clear and to the point.

The slogan is clear and to the point.

The slogan is somewhat clear and to the point.

The slogan is not at all clear or to the point.

CONTENT: ACCURACY

The slogan includes accurate information.

The slogan is not accurate.

WORD COUNT The slogan has 12 words or less.

The slogan has more than 12 words.

Watermelon, Wondermelon: First Annual National Watermelon Promotion Board

Student Art & Writing ContestJudging Rubric—slogan contest

Entrant # _____________________________________________________

Judge’s comments: _______________________________________________________________________________ Total score: _________/20©2015 National Watermelon Promotion Board. Text and design by The Education Center, LLC

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