[Hardy-l] [Ttha-potm] Competition for Students

[Betty Cortus]

Dear POTM and FORUM Subscribers,

Here is a reminder about the Thomas Hardy Poem of the Month  
Competition for Students.  The poems under consideration are:

March:	"If It's Ever Spring Again"
April:	"Childhood Among the Ferns"
May:	"By the Runic Stone"
June:	"Four in the Morning"

Students interested in  competing should be encouraged to subscribe  
to the POTM List by going to the TTHA website at:

				http://www.yale.edu/hardysoc/Welcome/welcomet.htm

Clicking on  "Poetry Discussion Group"  near the top right-hand  
corner of the page, and following the simple instructions for  
subscribing.

See Competition details in Rosemarie Morgan's message below.

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> GREETINGS ALL
>

> Announcement: (Teachers please print this out and pass  on to your  
> students/pupils)
>
> The Thomas Hardy Association is offering a prize for the most   
> insightful commentary on the Poem of the Month (March to June 2008).
>
> Competition is open to Students at the GCSE & SATS level
>
> Submissions must be posted online on the POTM page with full name   
> appended.
>
> College/School affiliation must be stated.
>
> We are looking for a critical observation, not more than 500  
> words,  relevant to the Poem of the Month as posted on the first  
> day of  every month by the director of POTM, Betty Cortus.
>
> Entries may reference authoritative works in parenthesis (do not  
> use footnotes) but the main emphasis should be on your own  
> thoughts  and critiques.
>
> You may engage with other postings but if you do please document   
> them fully (ie See Joe Brown, POTM, March 15, 2008)
>
>
> On June 30, 2008 the entries will be judged by the  board of   
> directors at TTHA.
>
> The Prize awarded will be *The Mayor of Casterbridge* SmartPass  
> audio guide  which comprises 3 CDs, dramatised portions of MC, &  
> study guides to MC recorded in 46 audio segments.  The "blurb" says  
> "Packed with advice, insight and essential exam hints. SmartPass   
> guides are the ideal resource for students keen to improve their   
> grades."
>



GOOD LUCK everyone!

Rosemarie Morgan
President TTHA


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