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But to help you discover what strong opinions may be lying underneath that self-doubt, try responding to these writing prompts:Do You Read Reviews?What New Work of Art or Culture Would You Recommend That Everyone Experience? (Coming soon)What New Work of Art or Culture Would You Warn Others to Avoid? (Coming soon)You say we have to…

In response, Israel has been pummeling the Gaza Strip with airstrikes that have wiped out entire neighborhoods and brought the medical system to the brink of collapse, and it has also cut off electricity, food, and water supplies. Officials in Gaza said at least 2,808 people had been killed as of Oct. 16.Gaza has more…

Above is an image related to one of the news stories we followed recently. Do you know what it shows? You'll find the answer at the bottom of this quiz.But first, here are 10 questions about the events of the past week. How many can you answer correctly?

114. Do You Have Any Intergenerational Friendships? 115. What Slang Words Do You Use? 116. What Are You Doing to Take Care of Your Health? 117. Have You Ever Written Fan Mail? If Not, Would You? 118. How Much Do You Share With Your Friends? 119. How Good Are You at Apologizing? 120. What Is…

We invite students to create an original podcast of five minutes or less that informs or entertains. This contest runs from April 19 to May 17.

We invite students to write opinion pieces on the issues that matter to them. Contest dates: March 15 to April 12, 2023.

We invite students to play critic and submit an original review about any kind of creative expression covered in The New York Times. Contest open from Nov. 16 to Dec. 14.

Below are answers to your questions about writing, judging, the rules and teaching with this contest. Please read these thoroughly and, if you still can’t find what you’re looking for, post your query in the comments or write to us at LNFeedback@nytimes.com.Questions About WritingWhat is a review?In a cultural review, a reviewer experiences a work…

Note: This calendar is available as a printable PDF.Tens of thousands of students from around the world participated in our contests during the 2020-21 school year, creating podcasts, writing editorials, making videos, reviewing arts and culture, composing narratives, investigating scientific phenomena, documenting their pandemic experiences, discussing politics and more.Teachers tell us they value our contests…

Kabby Hong, an English teacher in Wisconsin, shows his students how essays like “In Three and a Half Hours, an Alarm Will Go Off,” a 2015 contest winner, not only make a tight argument, but do so with voice and style. He says the varied verbs in the first paragraph alone — “drag,” “plop” and…