UIL Academic Event
February 18, 2017
at Alvin Jr. High
Any one can tryout for any competition!
Sign up for at least one event.
Art
Want to increase your knowledge of art
and artist?
The art competition is for you.
You will learn to recognize and identify
various works of art.
Calculator Applications
Do you have any experience with a
calculator?
You will use a calculator for problem solving.
Chess Puzzle
Have you ever played chess?
This is the competition for you!
You will have to determine the fewest moves
to checkmate by looking at a chess board.
Dictionary Skills
If you’ve used a dictionary, then you
should compete in dictionary skills.
You will use a dictionary to find various
information about word meaning.
Editorial Writing
If you love to write or debate, then
editorial writing is the place for you.
You will use your writing skills to write a
persuasive paper.
7th and 8th grade only
Impromptu Speaking
Do you like talking about things
that have happened to you?
If so, you’re perfect for Impromptu
Speaking.
You will use your speaking skills to
deliver a speech based on a situation
that has happened to you.
7th and 8th grade only
Listening
If you’re a good listener or auditory
learner, then you’re in the right place.
You will use your listening and note taking
skills to answer questions.
Maps, Graphs, and Charts
Are you a good navigator?
Try maps, graphs, and charts.
You will obtain information from various,
maps, graphs, and charts.
Mathematics
Use your super math skills to solve
problems.
Modern Oratory
Not afraid to speak in front of others?
You’ll be great at modern oratory.
You will select a topic and give a persuasive
argument about that topic.
7th and 8th grade only
Number Sense
Are you good at solving math problems
in your head?
Number sense will allow you to compete with
others using your super ability to solve math
problems in your head.
Oral Reading
Do you like reading stories to others?
Use your unique voice to recite a part of a story
Ready Writing
You will write an interesting original paper.
Science
If you’re a science whiz, then try out for
Science.
You will show your knowledge of science and
science concepts. 7th and 8th grade only
Social Studies
You will show your knowledge of history,
government, and cultures.
Spelling
You will demonstrate your skills by spelling
words on paper as you hear them.
Academic UIL Event Schedule for Feb. 18, 2017
9:00- Mathematics, Ready Writing, Oral Reading Prelims
10:00- Maps, Graphs, Charts
10:30- Impromptu Speaking
11:00- Number Sense, Dictionary Skills, Social Studies
11:30- Modern Oratory Prelims
12:00- Calculator Applications, Editorial Writing, Spelling
12:30- Impromptu Finals
1:30- Science, Oral Reading Finals
2:00- Art
2:30- Modern Oratory Finals
3:00- Listening, Chess