Theme's

Sub-Junior Category (Grade 3–5)

Theme: A Day Without Electricity

Camping lantern in the dark

🔍 Concept Explanation

Electricity plays a major role in our daily lives—from lights and fans to mobile phones and televisions. But have you ever imagined how life would be without it? This theme encourages young students to think creatively about a day when electricity is not available and how people would live, work, and have fun.

💡 Ideas Students Can Explore

  • How would your morning routine change?
  • What games or activities would you do without screens?
  • How would schools, homes, and hospitals manage?
  • Would life be more difficult or more fun?
  • What would you learn from such a day?

✍️ What to Include

  • Description of a day without electricity
  • Personal feelings and experiences
  • Creative situations or funny moments
  • A message or lesson learned from the experience

✅ Writing Tips for Students

Use simple language Add imagination Share feelings Keep sentences short
🌱 (B) Junior Category (Grade 6–8)

Theme: A World Without Plastic – Is It Possible?

Plastic free environment concept

🔍 Concept Explanation

Plastic has become an essential part of modern life, but it also causes serious environmental problems. This theme invites students to think critically about plastic usage and explore whether a plastic-free world is realistic and how it might benefit the planet.

💡 Ideas Students Can Explore

✅ Arguments FOR
(Yes, It Is Possible)

  • Plastic causes serious pollution in oceans, rivers, and soil.
  • Animals often mistake plastic for food and get harmed.
  • Plastic takes hundreds of years to decompose.
  • Alternatives like cloth bags, paper, glass, metal, bamboo already exist.
  • Reducing plastic can lead to a cleaner and healthier planet.
  • Many countries have already banned single-use plastic.
  • Small steps by people can make a big environmental difference.
👉 Key idea: If humans change habits and use eco-friendly alternatives, a plastic-free world can slowly become reality.

❌ Arguments AGAINST
(No, It Is Very Difficult)

  • Plastic is cheap, lightweight, and durable.
  • It is widely used in medicine, food packaging, and safety equipment.
  • Plastic helps keep food fresh and prevents wastage.
  • Alternatives can be expensive or less practical.
  • Complete removal may cause job losses in plastic-related industries.
  • Recycling systems are not strong everywhere.
  • A sudden ban could disturb daily life and economies.
👉 Key idea: Completely removing plastic is difficult, but reducing its use is more realistic.

🟡 Balanced Conclusion Idea (Recommended)

A world without plastic may be hard to achieve, but reducing plastic use and finding safer alternatives is both possible and necessary. Students are encouraged to present both sides of the argument before sharing their personal opinion.

Writing Tips for Students

Organize ideas clearly Use daily examples Present balanced arguments Avoid copying internet
🚀 (C) Senior Category (Grade 9–12)

Theme: Should Space Exploration Be a Priority When Earth Has So Many Problems?

Earth seen from space

🔍 Concept Explanation

While space exploration has led to scientific advancements and technological growth, Earth continues to face serious challenges such as poverty, climate change, and inequality. This theme encourages students to analyze both perspectives and present a well-reasoned opinion.

💡 Ideas Students Can Explore

✅ Arguments FOR
(Yes, It Should Be a Priority)

  • Space research leads to technological advancements used on Earth.
  • Satellites help in weather forecasting, disaster management, GPS, and communication.
  • Space exploration improves scientific knowledge and innovation.
  • Research helps us understand climate change and Earth’s future.
  • It prepares humanity for future threats like asteroid collisions.
  • Many medical and engineering breakthroughs come from space programs.
  • Investing in space creates jobs and global collaboration.
👉 Key idea: Space exploration indirectly helps solve Earth’s problems.

❌ Arguments AGAINST
(No, Earth Should Come First)

  • Billions are spent while poverty, hunger, and disease still exist.
  • Climate change and pollution need urgent funding.
  • Many people lack basic necessities like clean water and education.
  • Space missions benefit only a few powerful nations.
  • Resources should be used to heal Earth first.
  • Ethical question: fixing another planet while damaging our own.
👉 Key idea: Earth’s problems are immediate and affect billions daily.

🟡 Balanced Conclusion Idea (High-Scoring Approach)

Space exploration should continue, but not at the cost of ignoring Earth’s urgent social and environmental challenges. A balanced investment is essential. Students are encouraged to present both sides of the argument before sharing their personal opinion.

✅ Writing Tips for Students

Maintain formal tone Use logical flow Avoid emotional arguments Support with facts

🏆 General Guidelines for All Categories

  • Essays must be original: Written entirely by the student.
  • Strict No-Plagiarism Policy: Copied content will lead to disqualification.
  • Judging Criteria 1: Understanding of the theme.
  • Judging Criteria 2: Clarity of expression, structure, and coherence.
  • Judging Criteria 3: Creativity and originality.
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