Writing GuidelinesThe writing guidelines below are intended to be just that—a guide. The ideas, structure, and writing style of these essays may provide inspiration for your own students’ writing—and an excellent platform for analysis and discussion. Read India’s essay about a potluck that inspires farmers and climate deniers to work together towards solutions to climate change. Read Emma’s essay about imagining a family dinner where fruit salad, gumbo, and a sober father are at the table. Bittersweet Reunion by Hayden Wilson, grade 11.