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IJA 3752

Student Award Ceremonies and Essay Contests, Shamash Secondary, Frank Iny, and Menahem S. Daniel's Schools

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These are archival documents from the Baghdadi Jewish schools. They contain typed and printed booklets for student awards ceremonies for the 1957-1958, 1958-1959, 1959-1960 and 1960-1961 academic years, recognizing students from Shamash Secondary School, Frank Iny School, and Menahem S. Daniel's School. There are the results of a short story or essay contest for the Frank Iny and Shamash schools for the 1958-1959, 1959-1960 and 1960-1961 academic years, including instructions for judges on how to score submissions and judge score cards. The file also contains diagrams, ledgers of students receiving the awards and enrollment information, and tickets to the awards ceremonies.

Metadata

Archive Reference
IJA 3752
Item Number
12383
Date
Approx. January 1, 1951 to December 31, 1960
Languages
Arabic, English
Keywords
Menahem S. Daniel's School, Illustration, Shamash Secondary School, Teachers, Ledger, Form, File Folder, Typed, English Literature, Baghdadi Jewish Community, School Material, Lower Certificate in English, Ink Stamp, Iraq State Baccalaureate Examination, Hakham Sassoon Khedouri, High School, Letterhead, President of the Jewish Community, Frank Iny School, French, University of Cambridge, Middle School, General Certificate of Education, English Language, Correspondence, Architectural Plans, Annotation, Handwritten, Printed Text, Students

AI English Translation, Pages 226-250

Archival unit 226

Frank Iny School and Shamash Secondary School
Composition or Story Competition in Arabic for Primary Classes for the Academic Year 1959 - 1960
Name of the Judging Teacher: Edith Cohen
Date: 25 / 2 / 1960
Grade Distribution | In Detail 100% | In Total 100% | Secret Numbers of the Notebooks | Remarks
1- Method of starting the topic and handling it, method of ending it | 10
20 | 30 | 102
104
105
111
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
121
122 |
2- Writing style | 20 |  | 12
20
15
16
12
15
17
12
15
17
15
17
17 |
3- Giving the topic its due from a literary perspective and in terms of the topic's significance. | 15 | 15 | 6
12
5
7
7
7
7
9
7
11
10
9 |
4- Correctness of phrases, their clarity and accuracy with eloquence
- Observing the rules of morphology and grammar.
- Writing free from spelling errors. | 20
20
15 | 55 | 40
30
27
28
25
27
20
23
25
25
25
25 |
Total | 100 | 100 | 58
78
51
60
47
47
51
56
51
52
62
61 |
Signature of the Judging Teacher

Archival unit 227

Frank Iny School and Shamash Secondary School
Conditions for selecting the best essay or best story in student competitions
First - A committee is formed from the Arabic language teachers in the school and one or two external members who are proficient
in the Arabic language ⟦line⟧
Second - The members of this committee assign grades to each essay or story according to the following scale:-
Maximum Grade
1- Method of starting the topic, its treatment, and the method of ending it. | 10
2- Writing style. | 20
3- Fulfilling the topic's requirements from a literary perspective and the significance of the topic | 15
4- Correctness of phrases, their clarity, and accuracy with eloquence. | 20
5- Adherence to the rules of morphology and grammar. | 20
6- Freedom of writing from spelling errors. | 15
Total | 100
General Notes:-
1- The topic is given to the contestants by the school administration.
2- The topic is written inside the school under the supervision of the administration and teachers.
3- A specific time may be set for writing the topic and the number of words may be approximately determined
or they may not be determined, giving the student sufficient space to write.
4- If the time is not limited, students are allowed to take short breaks for breathing when needed.
5- Contestants are allowed to use a dictionary if they wish.
6- The winner of the prize allocated for this competition must obtain at least 60% of the grade
at least.

Archival unit 228

Frank Iny School and Shamash Junior High School
For the academic year 1959-1960
Essay or Story Competition in the Arabic Language for the Third Grades
Date 16/3/1960
Name of the judging teacher: Youssef Abdel Ahad
Distribution of Grades | In Detail | In Total | Secret numbers of the contestants | 104 | 105 | 112 | 113 | 117 | 119 | 120 | 121 | 122 | 123 | 124 | 128 | Remarks
Method of handling the topic and its conclusion | (10) |  |  | 6 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 
Strength and robustness of style | (20) | 30 |  | 8 | 11 | 12 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 10 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 
The literary aspect of the topic as well - and from the perspective of the theme's significance | 15 | 15 |  | 5 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 5
Correctness and clarity of expressions and suitability of words with their meanings | (20) |  |  | 11 | 12 | 7 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 12
Adherence to the rules of morphology and grammar | 20 | 55 |  | 10 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 12
Freedom of writing from spelling errors | (15) |  |  | 10 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 5 | 10 | 12
Total | 100 | 100 |  | 50 | 57 | 49 | 46 | 60 | 52 | 72 | 71 | 63 | 74 | 39 | 54 | 55
Signature of the judging teacher |  |  |  | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22

Archival unit 229

Frank Iny School and Shamash Secondary School
Conditions for selecting the best essay or best story in student competitions
First - A committee is formed from the Arabic language teachers in the school and one or two external members who are proficient
in the Arabic language ⟦line⟧
Second - The members of this committee assign grades to each essay or story according to the following scale: -
Maximum Grade |
10 | 1- Method of starting the topic, its treatment, and the method of ending it.
20 | 2- Writing style ⟦line⟧
15 | 3- Fulfilling the topic's requirements from a literary perspective and the significance of the topic
20 | 4- Correctness of phrases, their clarity, and accuracy with eloquence.
20 | 5- Observing the rules of morphology and grammar.
15 | 6- Freedom of writing from spelling mistakes.
100 | Total
General Notes: -
1- The topic is given to the contestants by the school administration.
2- The topic is written inside the school under the supervision of the administration and teachers.
3- A specific time may be set for writing the topic and the number of words may be determined approximately
or they may not be specified, giving the student sufficient space to write.
4- If the time is not specified, students are allowed to take short breaks as needed.
5- Contestants are allowed to use a dictionary if they wish.
6- The winner of the prize allocated for this competition must obtain at least 60%
of the grade.

Archival unit 230

Name of the Judge Professor: Al-Adham
Date: 20 / 3 / 1948
For the academic year: 1947 - 1948
Grade Distribution | In Detail 100% | In Total 100% | Secret Numbers of the Booklets | Remarks
1- Method of starting the topic, its treatment, and the method of attention | 10 | 30 | 102 |
2- Writing style. | 20 |  | 104 |
3- Giving the topic its due from a literary perspective and the significance of the topic. | 15 | 15 | 105 |
4- Correctness of phrases, their clarity, and accuracy with eloquence | 20 | 55 | 112 |
5- Adherence to the rules of morphology and grammar. | 20 |  | 116 |
6- Freedom of writing from spelling errors. | 15 |  | 117 |
Total | 100 | 100 | 119 |
 |  |  | 120 |
 |  |  | 111 |
 |  |  | 115 |
 |  |  | 121 |
 |  |  | 122 |
Signature of the Judge Professor

Archival unit 231

Frank Iny School and Shamash Secondary School
Essay or Story Competition in Arabic for Intermediate Classes for the Academic Year 1959 - 1960
Name of the Judging Professor -: Professor Saleh Murad
Date -: 23 / 2 / 1960
Grade Distribution | In Detail % | In Total % | Secret Numbers for Notebooks | Remarks
1- Method of starting the topic, handling it, and ending it | 10
20 | 30 | 406
408
409
410
411
412
413
417
418
419
420 |
2- Writing style | 20 |  |  |
3- Fulfilling the topic's requirements from a literary perspective and the significance of the topic. | 15 | 15 | 10
10
7
10
10
10
10
7
8
10
10 |
- Correctness of phrases, clarity, and accuracy with eloquence | 20 | 55 | 20
20
20
25
20
20
25
20
20
25
20 |
- Adherence to the rules of morphology and grammar. | 20 |  |  |
- Freedom of writing from spelling errors. | 15 |  |  |
Total | 100 | 100 | 40
60
57
55
45
65
60
55
55
55
52 |
Signature of the Judging Professor

Archival unit 232

Frank Iny School and Shamash Secondary School
Conditions for selecting the best essay or best story in student competitions
First - A committee is formed from the Arabic language teachers in the school and one or two external members who are proficient in
the Arabic language ⟦line⟧
Second - The members of this committee assign grades to each essay or story according to the following scale: -
Maximum Grade
1- Method of starting the topic, its treatment, and the method of ending it. | 10
2- Writing style ⟦line⟧ | 20
3- Fulfilling the topic's requirements from a literary perspective and the significance of the topic. | 15
4- Correctness of phrases, their clarity, and accuracy with eloquence. | 20
5- Adherence to the rules of morphology and grammar. | 20
6- Freedom of writing from spelling errors. | 15
Total | 100
General Notes: -
1- The topic is given to the contestants by the school administration.
2- The topic is written inside the school under the supervision of the administration and teachers.
3- It is permissible to specify a certain time for writing the topic and to specify the number of words approximately
or not to specify them and give sufficient space for the student to write.
4- If the time is not specified, students are allowed to take short breaks when needed.
5- Contestants are allowed to use a dictionary if they wish.
6- The winner of the prize allocated for this competition must obtain at least 60%
of the grade.

Archival unit 233

Frank Iny School and Shamash Secondary School
⟦line⟧
Conditions for selecting the best essay or the best story in student competitions
⟦line⟧
First - A committee is formed from the Arabic language teachers in the school and one or two external members who are proficient
in the Arabic language ⟦line⟧ .
Second - The members of this committee assign grades to each essay or each story according to the following scale: -
Maximum Grade |
10 | 1- Method of starting the topic, its treatment, and the method of ending it.
20 | 2- Writing style.
15 | 3- Fulfilling the topic's requirements from a literary perspective and in terms of the topic's significance.
20 | 4- Correctness of phrases, their clarity, and accuracy along with eloquence.
20 | 5- Observance of the rules of morphology and grammar.
15 | 6- Absence of spelling errors in the writing.
100 | Total
General Notes: -
⟦line⟧
1- The topic is given to the contestants by the school administration.
2- The topic is written inside the school under the supervision of the administration and teachers.
3- It is permissible to specify a certain time for writing the topic and to specify the number of words approximately
or not to specify them and to provide sufficient space for the student to write.
4- If the time is not specified, students are allowed to take short breaks when needed.
5- Contestants are allowed to use a dictionary if they wish.
6- The winner of the prize allocated for this competition must obtain at least 60% of the grade
at least.

Archival unit 234

Frank Iny School and Shamash Secondary School
Composition or Story Competition in the Arabic Language for Intermediate Classes
For the Academic Year 1959 - 1960
Name of the Judging Teacher: Ms. Karjiya
Date: 22 / 2 / 1960
Class: Intermediate
Distribution of Grades | In Detail 100% | In Total 100% | Secret Numbers for the Notebooks
1- Method of starting the topic, handling it, and method of ending it | 10 { 20 | 20 | 206 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 12
2- Writing style | 10 | 15 | 207 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 7
3- Fulfilling the topic's due from the literary aspect and the theme's significance. | 15 | 55 | 208 | 28 | 26 | 40 | 48 | 40 | 30 | 30 | 35 | 35 | 42 | 38
4- Correctness of phrases, clarity, and accuracy with eloquence | 20 { 20 |  | 209 | 50 | 49 | 58 | 77 | 60 | 54 | 49 | 59 | 63 | 70 | 57
5- Observance of morphology and grammar rules | 20 |  | 210 | 54 | 59 | 58 | 77 | 60 | 54 | 49 | 59 | 63 | 70 | 57
6- Freedom of writing from spelling errors. | 10 { 15 |  | 211 | ⟦illegible⟧ | ⟦illegible⟧ | ⟦illegible⟧ | ⟦illegible⟧ | ⟦illegible⟧ | ⟦illegible⟧ | ⟦illegible⟧ | ⟦illegible⟧ | ⟦illegible⟧ | ⟦illegible⟧ | ⟦illegible⟧
Total | 100 | 100 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 
Notes
Signature of the Judging Teacher

Archival unit 235

Frank Iny School and Shamash Secondary School
Conditions for choosing the best essay or the best story in student competitions
First - A committee is formed of Arabic language teachers in the school and one or two external members who are proficient in the Arabic language.
Second - The members of this committee assign grades to each essay or story according to the following scale:-
Maximum Grade
10 | 1- Method of starting the topic, its treatment, and method of ending it.
20 | 2- Writing style.
15 | 3- Giving the subject its due from the literary point of view and from the point of view of the subject's significance.
20 | 4- Correctness of phrases, their clarity, and their accuracy along with eloquence.
20 | 5- Observation of the rules of morphology and grammar.
15 | 6- Freedom of writing from spelling errors.
100 Total
General Notes:-
1- The topic is given to the contestants by the school administration.
2- The topic is written inside the school under the supervision of the administration and teachers.
3- It is permissible to set a specific time for writing the topic and to specify the number of words approximately, or not to specify them and give the student sufficient space to write.
4- If the time is not limited, students are allowed to take breaks for short periods when needed.
5- Contestants are allowed to use a dictionary if they wish.
6- The winner of the prize allocated for this competition must obtain at least 60% of the grade.

Archival unit 236

Frank Iny School and Shamash Intermediate School
Composition or Story Competition in the Arabic Language for Intermediate Classes for the Academic Year 1959 - 1960
Name of the Judging Teacher: Mr. Muhammad Said Abdul Wahab
Date: 18 / 3 / 1960
Distribution of Grades | In Detail 100% | In Total 100% | Secret Numbers for the Notebooks | Notes
1- Method of starting the subject, its treatment, the method of ending it | 10 | 30 | 206: 10 | 208: 15 | 209: 20 | 210: 20 | 211: 10 | 212: 15 | 214: 25 | 217: 25 | 218: 10 | 219: 10 | 220: 15 |
2- Writing style | 20 |  |  |
3- Fulfilling the subject's due from a literary perspective and the significance of the subject | 15 | 15 | 206: 5 | 208: 10 | 209: 10 | 210: 7 | 211: 5 | 212: 5 | 214: 10 | 217: 15 | 218: 5 | 219: 5 | 220: 5 |
4- Correctness of phrases, their clarity, and accuracy with eloquence | 20 | 55 | 206: 20 | 208: 35 | 209: 30 | 210: 38 | 211: 15 | 212: 30 | 214: 45 | 217: 45 | 218: 20 | 219: 20 | 220: 30 |
5- Observing rules of morphology and grammar | 20 |  |  |
6- Absence of spelling errors in writing | 15 |  |  |
Total | 100 | 100 | 206: 35 | 208: 60 | 209: 60 | 210: 65 | 211: 30 | 212: 50 | 214: 80 | 217: 85 | 218: 35 | 219: 35 | 220: 50 |
Signature of the Judging Teacher
⟦signature⟧
Muhammad Said Abdul Wahab
20 / 3 / 1960

Archival unit 237

Frank Iny School and Shamash Secondary School
Conditions for selecting the best essay or the best story in student competitions
First - A committee is formed from the Arabic language teachers in the school and one or two external members who are proficient in
the Arabic language.
Second - The members of this committee assign grades to each essay or story according to the following scale:-
Maximum Grade | 
10 | 1- Method of starting the topic, its treatment, and the method of ending it.
20 | 2- Writing style.
15 | 3- Fulfilling the topic's requirements from a literary perspective and in terms of the topic's significance.
20 | 4- Correctness of phrases, their clarity, and accuracy with eloquence.
20 | 5- Observance of the rules of morphology and grammar.
15 | 6- Freedom of writing from spelling errors.
100 | Total
General Notes:-
1- The topic is given to the contestants by the school administration.
2- The topic is written inside the school under the supervision of the administration and teachers.
3- A specific time may be set for writing the topic and the number of words may be determined approximately
or they may not be specified, giving the student sufficient space to write.
4- If the time is not specified, students are allowed to take short breaks when needed.
5- Contestants are allowed to use a dictionary if they wish.
6- The winner of the prize allocated for this competition must obtain at least 60%
of the grade.

Archival unit 238

Name of the Judge Professor: ⟦illegible⟧
Date: 16 / 2 / 1960
Distribution of Grades | In Detail 100% | In Total 100% | Secret Numbers of the Booklets
1- Method of starting the topic, handling it, and ending it | 10
20 | 30 | 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27
2- Writing style | 15 | 15 | 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14
3- Fulfilling the topic's requirements from a literary perspective and the significance of the topic | 15 | 15 | 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15
4- Correctness of phrases, their clarity, and accuracy with eloquence
5- Adherence to the rules of morphology and grammar
6- Freedom of writing from spelling errors | 20
20
10 | 50 | 93 92 92 90 90 90 91 91 91 89
Total | 100 | 100 |
Signature

Archival unit 239

Frank Iny School and Shamash Middle School
Story or Essay Competition in Arabic for the second preparatory classes for the school year 1960-1961
Name of the judging professor Professor ⟦Moudi⟧ Date 3/20/1961
Grade Distribution | In detail %100 | In total %100 | Secret numbers for the notebooks | Remarks
Novelty of the concept, method of handling the topic, novelty | (10) | 30 | 10 | 10 | 20 | 10 | 15 |
Strength of style. Robustness | (20) |  |  |
Good performance in terms of setting the literary aspect and rhythm | 15 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 10 |
The aspect of the subject and the merit of the lesson are good |  |  |  |
Correctness of language with its avoidance and clarity of phrases | (20) | 55 | 40 | 30 | 40 | 25 | 42 |
Adherence to the rules of morphology and grammar. | 20 |  |  |
Freeing the writing from spelling errors. | (15) |  |  |
Total | 100 | 100 | 60 | 50 | 72 | 43 | 67 | Signature of the judging professor
 |  |  | 58 |
305
304
303
302
301

Archival unit 240

Frank Iny School and Shamash Secondary School
Conditions for selecting the best essay or the best story in student competitions
First - A committee is formed from the Arabic language teachers in the school and one or two external members who are proficient
in the Arabic language ⟦line⟧
Second - The members of this committee assign grades to each essay or each story according to the following scale: -
Maximum Grade | 
10 | 1 - Method of starting the topic, its treatment, and the method of ending it.
20 | 2 - Writing style.
15 | 3 - Giving the topic its due from a literary perspective and from the perspective of the topic's significance.
20 | 4 - Correctness of phrases, their clarity, and their accuracy with eloquence.
20 | 5 - Observance of the rules of morphology and grammar.
15 | 6 - Freedom of writing from spelling errors.
⟦line⟧ | ⟦line⟧
100 | Total
General Notes: -
1 - The topic is given to the contestants by the school administration.
2 - The topic is written inside the school under the supervision of the administration and teachers.
3 - It is permissible to specify a certain time for writing the topic and to specify the number of words approximately
or not to specify them and to give the student sufficient space for writing.
4 - If the time is not specified, students are allowed to take short breaks when needed.
5 - Contestants are allowed to use a dictionary if they wish.
6 - The winner of the prize allocated for this competition must obtain at least 60%
of the grade.

Archival unit 241

Frank Iny School and Shamash Secondary School
Conditions for choosing the best essay or best story in student competitions
First - A committee is formed of Arabic language teachers in the school and one or two external members who are proficient in
the Arabic language.
Second - The members of this committee assign grades to each essay or story according to the following scale: -
Maximum Grade |
10 | 1- Method of starting the subject, its treatment, and the method of ending it.
20 | 2- Writing style.
15 | 3- Giving the subject its due from a literary perspective and the significance of the topic
20 | 4- Correctness of expressions, their clarity, and accuracy with eloquence.
20 | 5- Observing the rules of morphology and grammar.
15 | 6- Absence of spelling errors in the writing.
100 | Total
General Notes: -
1- The topic is given to the contestants by the school administration.
2- The topic is written inside the school under the supervision of the administration and teachers.
3- A specific time may be set for writing the topic and the number of words may be determined approximately
or they may not be specified, giving the student sufficient scope for writing.
4- If the time is not specified, students are allowed to take short breaks when needed.
5- Contestants are allowed to use a dictionary if they wish.
6- The winner of the prize allocated for this competition must obtain at least 60% of the grade
at least.

Archival unit 242

Frank Iny School and Shamash Middle School
Composition or Story Competition in Arabic for Middle School Grades for the 1959 - 1960 Academic Year
Name of Judge - | Date - | Secret Notebook Numbers | Overall 100% | Detailed 100% | Grade Distribution | Notes
 |  |  | 20 | 10 | Method of introduction, handling the subject, method of conclusion |
 |  |  |  | 20 | Writing style |
 |  |  | 15 | 15 | Fulfillment of the subject from a literary perspective and the subject content. |
 |  |  | 55 | 20 | Correctness and clarity of phrases and consistency with the meaning |
 |  |  |  | 20 | Observance of morphology and grammar rules. |
 |  |  |  | 15 | Freedom of writing from spelling mistakes. |
 |  |  | 100 | 100 | Total |
Signature of the Judge
⟦illegible⟧

Archival unit 243

Frank Iny School and Shamash Secondary School
Conditions for selecting the best essay or the best story in student competitions
First - A committee is formed from the Arabic language teachers in the school and one or two external members who are proficient in
the Arabic language.
Second - The members of this committee assign grades to each essay or story according to the following scale:-
Maximum Grade |
10 | 1- Method of starting the topic, its treatment, and the method of ending it.
20 | 2- Writing style.
15 | 3- Fulfilling the topic's requirements from a literary perspective and the significance of the topic.
20 | 4- Correctness of phrases, their clarity, and accuracy with eloquence.
20 | 5- Observance of the rules of morphology and grammar.
15 | 6- Freedom of writing from spelling errors.
⟦line⟧ | ⟦line⟧
100 | Total
General Notes:-
1- The topic is given to the contestants by the school administration.
2- The topic is written inside the school under the supervision of the administration and teachers.
3- It is permissible to set a specific time for writing the topic and to specify the number of words approximately
or not to specify them and give the student sufficient space to write.
4- If the time is not specified, students are allowed to take short breaks when needed.
5- Contestants are allowed to use a dictionary if they wish.
6- The winner of the prize allocated for this competition must obtain at least 60%
of the grade.

Archival unit 244

Frank Iny School and Shamash Secondary School
Story or Essay Competition in the Arabic Language for the Fourth Literary Classes for the Academic Year 1960-1961
Name of the Judging Professor - Muhammad Saeed Al-Wahab   Date - 12 / 3 / 1960
Grade Distribution | In Detail | In Total | Secret Numbers of the Booklets | 305 | 302 | 303 | 301 | Notes
Method of treating the subject, witty, interesting | (10) | 30 |  | 15 | 25 | 22 | 15 |
Strength of style ⟦line⟧ | (20) |  |  | 20 | 25 | 22 | 15 |
Quality of performance in terms of fulfilling the subject | 15 | 15 |  | 5 | 12 | 12 | 7 |
Subject aspect, meaning, vitality |  |  |  | 12 | 12 | 12 | 7 |
Correctness of expressions, clarity, and precision with eloquence | (20) | 55 |  | 25 | 42 | 42 | 40 |
Observance of the rules of morphology and grammar | (20) |  |  | 40 | 42 | 42 | 38 |
Free of spelling errors in writing | (15) |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Total | 100 | 100 |  | 70 | 80 | 78 | 70 |
Signature of the Judging Professor
Muhammad Saeed Al-Wahab
12 / 3 / 1960

Archival unit 245

Frank Iny School and Shamash Secondary School
Conditions for selecting the best essay or the best story in the student competitions
⟦...⟧ A committee of Arabic language teachers in the school and one or two external members who are proficient in
the Arabic language shall be formed.
Second - The members of this committee shall assign grades to each essay or story according to the following scale:
Maximum Grade | 
10 | 1 - The method of starting the topic, its treatment, and the method of ending it.
20 | 2 - Writing style.
15 | 3 - Giving the subject its due from a literary perspective and the perspective of the subject's significance.
20 | 4 - Correctness of phrases, their clarity, and their accuracy along with eloquence.
20 | 5 - Observance of the rules of morphology and grammar.
15 | 6 - Freedom of writing from spelling mistakes.
⟦line⟧ | 
100 | Total
General Notes:
1 - The topic is given to the contestants by the school administration.
2 - The topic is written inside the school under the supervision of the administration and teachers.
3 - It is permissible to set a specific time for writing the topic and to specify the number of words approximately
or not specify them and give the student sufficient space to write.
4 - If the time is not specified, students are allowed to take short breaks when needed.
5 - Contestants are allowed to use a dictionary if they wish.
6 - The winner of the prize allocated for this competition must obtain at least 60% of the grade.
⟦line⟧

Archival unit 246

Regulations & Directions for the Selection of the
Best paper for Composition or for Short Story Con-
test in English.
⟦line⟧
⟦I⟧ A committee shall be formed of 3 or more members comprising:
(a) The class teacher concerned.
(b) A second teacher of English, if available, in the school.
(c) One or two outsiders mastering the English Language.
II.     The Committee will mark each paper according to the follow-
ing scale:
 | Top Mark
1. Lay out of the Subject
   How started, how handled, how finished,
   unnecessary repetition etc... | 10
2. Style in writing | 20
3. Literary appreciation
   Stressing the main points of the subject
   in good literary language. | 15
4. Composition
   Thought and written in English, expressions
   & idioms, correct & clear sentences,vocabulary,etc. | 20
5. Grammatical Aspect
   How many mistakes and how serious. | 20
6. Spelling | 15
Total: | 100
III.    The prize winner must get at least 60% marks.
Note: The Composition or the story should be of not
less than 600 words for the Secondary Classes,
and not less than 500 words for the Intermed-
iate Classes. It should not exceed double the
minimum in each case.
⟦line⟧

Archival unit 247

Frank Iny School & Shamash Secondary School
Composition or Short Story Contest in <del>English</del> French
Among Students of the Secondary Classes
for the Academic Year 1959 - 1960
Name of Judge:: Mme George George
Date:: 4/4/1960
Marking | Either in Detail 100% | Or In Groups 100% | Secret Numbers Given to Contestant's papers | Remarks
 |  |  | 301 | 302 | 303 | 304 | 305 | 306 |
1. Lay out of the Subject How started, how handled, how finished, unnecessary repetition, etc... | 10 | 30 | ⟦25⟧ | ⟦24⟧ | 8 | 15 | ⟦18⟧ | ⟦16⟧ |
2. Style in writing | 20 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
3. Literary appreciation Stressing the main points of the subject in good literary language. | 15 | 15 | 13 | ⟦12⟧ | 7 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
4. Composition Thought & written in English, expressions & idioms, correct & clear sentences, vocabulary etc... | 20 | 55 | 16 | ⟦18⟧ | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 |
5. Grammatical Aspect How many mistakes & how serious. | 20 |  | 14 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
6. Spelling | 15 |  | 12 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 12 |
Total: | 100% | 100% | 80 | 76 | 41 | 58 | 61 | 68 |
80
56
41
58
61
68
Signed
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Archival unit 248

Regulations & Directions for the Selection of the
Best paper for Composition or for Short Story Con-
test in English.
I. A committee shall be formed of 3 or more members comprising:
(a) The class teacher concerned.
(b) A second teacher of English, if available, in the school.
(c) One or two outsiders mastering the English Language.
II. The Committee will mark each paper according to the follow-
ing scale:
 | Top Mark
1. Lay out of the Subject |
How started, how handled, how finished, |
unnecessary repetition etc... | 10
2. Style in writing | 20
3. Literary appreciation |
Stressing the main points of the subject |
in good literary language. | 15
4. Composition |
Thought and written in English, expressions |
& idioms, correct & clear sentences, vocabulary, etc. | 20
5. Grammatical Aspect |
How many mistakes and how serious. | 20
6. Spelling | 15
Total: | 100
III. The prize winner must get at least 60% marks.
Note: The Composition or the story should be of not
less than 600 words for the Secondary Classes,
and not less than 500 words for the Intermed-
iate Classes. It should not exceed double the
minimum in each case.
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Archival unit 249

Frank Iny School & Shamash Secondary School
Composition or Short Story Contest in <del>English</del> ⟦handwritten: French⟧
Among Students of the <del>Secondary</del> ⟦handwritten: Intermediate⟧ Classes
for the Academic Year 1959-1960.
Name of Judge:: Mme Therede
Date:: 5/4/1960
Marking | Either in Detail 100% | Or In Groups 100% | Secret Numbers Given to Contestant's papers
 |  |  | 301 | 302 | 303 | 304 | 305 | 306
1. Lay out of the Subject
How started, how handled,
how finished, unnecessary
repetition, etc... | 10 | 30 | 20 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 18
2. Style in writing | 20 |  | 9 | 6 |  |  |  | 7
3. Literary appreciation
Stressing the main points
of the subject in good
literary language. | 15 | 15 |  | <del>7</del> | 4 | 6 | 8 | 
4. Composition
Thought & written in English,
expressions & idioms, correct
& clear sentences, vocabulary
etc... | 20 | 55 | 12 | <del>39</del> | 4 | 10 | 9 | 10
5. Grammatical Aspect
How many mistakes & how
serious. | 20 |  | 12 | <del>39</del> 6 | 9 |  | 8 | 
6. Spelling | 15 |  | 13 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 11
Total: | 100% | 100% | 66 | 50 | 34 | 51 | 50 | 56
Remarks
Signed
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Archival unit 250

Regulations & Directions for the Selection of the
Best paper for Composition or for Short Story Con-
test in English.
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I.     A committee shall be formed of 3 or more members comprising:
(a) The class teacher concerned.
(b) A second teacher of English, if available, in the school.
(c) One or two outsiders mastering the English Language.
II.    The Committee will mark each paper according to the follow-
ing scale:
 | Top Mark
1. Lay out of the Subject
   How started, how handled, how finished,
   unnecessary repetition etc... | 10
2. Style in writing | 20
3. Literary appreciation
   Stressing the main points of the subject
   in good literary language. | 15
4. Composition
   Thought and written in English, expressions
   & idioms, correct & clear sentences,vocabulary,etc. | 20
5. Grammatical Aspect
   How many mistakes and how serious. | 20
6. Spelling | 15
Total: | 100
III.   The prize winner must get at least 60% marks.
Note: The Composition or the story should be of not
less than 600 words for the Secondary Classes,
and not less than 500 words for the Intermed-
iate Classes. It should not exceed double the
minimum in each case.
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