Are you new to Canada?

If Canada is your new home, we want to hear from you!

In addition to your Canadian home, you may have another home in a different part of the world. The Meaning of Home writing contest is the perfect opportunity to tell other Canadians about what you "love" most about your home and why "home" can be in more than one place.

The contest is also a way for you to improve your English or French writing skills. Here are some helpful writing tips:

1. Read, Read, Read
   The more you read the better you'll write.
   
   
2. Brainstorm
   Before you write your first draft, put all of your ideas on paper. There are no bad ideas when you're brainstorming.
   
   
3. Write about what you know
   Look around you for ideas and inspiration. Last year's Meaning of Home winner wrote about a habitat home that was being built in his neighborhood.
   
   
4. Edit Your Work
   Once your story is complete, it's time to edit your work! Try these helpful tips:
   • Read your story out loud to help catch errors, such as missing words.
   • Ask a friend, family member or teacher to read your work.

Are you an ESL or FSL teacher?

The Meaning of Home writing contest makes a great lesson for your classroom.

In addition to helping your students improve their English or French writing skills, the contest allows your students the opportunity to express their unique definition of "home".

Download a full Education Module for your classroom. In the education module you will find a writing tips sheet, a lesson plan, activity ideas, a Habitat for Humanity fact sheet, a classroom poster and a certificate of achievement.

By learning about the importance of volunteering and organizations like Habitat for Humanity Canada, your students can feel more connected to their new Canadian community and, most importantly, to their new Canadian home.

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