The School for Ethical Education (SEE) - CT's Laws of Life Contest Winning Essays 2007-2008

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Laws of Life Essay Contest

2007-08 Finalists

The following essays were written by the statewide essayists of Connecticut's 2007-2008 Laws of Life Essay Writing Program.

Folasade A, Reflective Words, Grade 8
Marisa B, Turning Tragedy into Triumph: My Law of Life, Grade 8
Jacob B, My Past Is Not My Future, Grade 9
Alex F, Treat Each Day as Your Last, Grade 8
Joshua F, A Wink and a Smile, Grade 8
Anna H, A Daisy, A Moment, A Gift, Grade 8
Kerrin K, Reaching Out, Grade 8
Alisyn R, Performing Simple Acts of Kindness: My Law of Life, Grade 9
Julianne S, Only One Life to Live, Grade 8
Tayler W, My Past, My Present, My Future: My Life, Grade 9

Further Program Information

2008-2009 Program:

Informational Fact Sheet

Important Dates

School Registration Form

(70 KB)

SEE Laws of Life Program Handbook (417 KB)

General Information:

SEE Laws of Life Program Handbook (417 KB)
Benefits of the Laws of Life Program
Writing Prompts (86 KB)
Suggested Lesson Outline (71 KB)
Judge's Scoring Form (221 KB)
Student Entry Form (108 KB)
Comments from Schools, Youth, Families
How to Obtain Community Support
How to Write a Press Release
Sample Essays
John Templeton Foundation
Laws of Life Program Main Page
Supplemental Templeton Foundation Contest Manual (1,200 KB)
Supplemental Templeton Foundation Teacher's Guide (684 KB)

Previous Year's Programs (2008-2000)

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