For the first time, NCASA will present activities to elementary schools next year! Many new details have been established by our committees. Click below to read more.
Quiz Bowl
· We will use the standard NAQT format used for middle schools and high schools with 20 toss-up / bonus questions in each match.
· Questions will be custom written to challenge advanced students in grades 4-5.
· League play will be offered running from late January to early March with one match per week. League play can be customized for virtual or in-person play, during or after-school meets, and other key details.
· A Regional Tournament will be presented on March 2.
Learn more about Quiz Bowl here: https://ncscholastic.org/competitions/quiz-bowl/48-quizbowl-introduction
A sample question packet is here.
The Quill
· This on-demand writing competition will be offered with three text types: Narrative, Informational / Explanatory, and Opinion.
· Students will compete from their home school and the competition will be administered like a standardized test. No travel is required to participate.
· Students have 60 minutes to complete their submissions.
· Schools may form two teams of three students each so a total of six students may participate.
· Individual and team awards will be presented.
Learn more about The Quill here: https://ncscholastic.org/competitions/the-quill/52-quill-introduction
A set of sample prompts are here
Forensics
· Two events will be presented: Original Oratory and Storytelling.
· Original Oratory will be essentially the same as the Civic Oration formerly presented by Woodmen of the World.
· The civic prompt or theme will be shared with all schools at the beginning of the school year. Students will create their speech in response to this theme.
· Storytelling will use standard National Speech and Debate Rules.
· Both events will have a five minute time limit.
· Each school may send three students in each event for a total of six participating students.
· Students will compete in-person at a middle school Regional on March 9.
Learn more about Forensics here: https://ncscholastic.org/competitions/ms-forensics/167-middle-school-forensics-overview
Art Showcase
· Students will be presented with a prompt in mid-November and will have two months to create their art submissions.
· All work must be completed at school.
· The following media types will be adjudicated: Painting, Drawing, Mixed Media, Printmaking, Collage, and Sculpture.
· Each school may have one submission per media, but schools are welcome to participate with as few as one entry.
· The top four scores are combined to create the team score.
· Pictures of works are submitted so no travel is required by anyone.
Learn more about Art Showcase here: https://ncscholastic.org/competitions/art-showcase/127-artshowcase-introduction
