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Rules & Rubric

The City Narrative maximum word count is 500 words (penalties apply) not including the title.

Competition Scoring

Teams can earn up to 25 points for their City Narrative. Make sure students have thoroughly covered both categories to maximize points.

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Points

  • 15 points

    Describe the City

  • 10 points

    Writing Skills

  • 25 total points

Scoring Deductions

- 5 points

Late narratives will lose points.

- 2 points

Don’t forget the City Narrative Form. A missing or incomplete form costs points.

- 2 points

Count carefully—points will be deducted for exceeding the 500 word count.