READ-A-THON (ENGLISH) {A Showcase of English Language Skills Exhibition) READ-A-THON Key Stage One (1): Grade Three (3) Story Retelling (English) aE 1 Grade three (3) learner-participant per region 30 minutes including preparation PERFORMANCE | The learner fluently expresses ideas in various speaking tasks and uses speaking skills and strategies appropriately to communicate ideas in varied theme-based tasks. | Communication, Creativity, and Critical Thinking Performing Arts Domain DESCRIPTION _| Story Retelling (English) is an NFOT event category of Read- A-Thon that determines how well learner-participants have comprehended a specific story read by retelling it using their own words and expressions. CRITERIA FOR | (—_______ criteria] PRESENTATION Criteria - reentage || Mastery of the Story | Retell accurately the significant details and elements of the story read 50% * Communicate the story in a sequential | order as = oe Voice Projection | * Retell the story creatively with correct use of language and loudly enough for the audience to hear * Observe proper stress, intonation, and juncture Stage Presence * Show confidence and appropriate | posture /projection, facial expressions, 20% and gestures + Perform within the allotted time Total 100% | 30% = || [ EVENT RULES AND MECHANICS A. Story Retelling (English) event is open to all Grade three (3) learners who are officially enrolled in public schools. This shall be done under exhibition category. Each region shall register one (1) learner-participant and one (1) teacher-coach. B. A printed copy of a story in English, pen, and paper shall be provided to the Participants by the National Technical Working Group (NTWG) during the event. These shalll be retrieved from them before their actual performance.[RESOURCE C. Teacher-coaches and parents shall be allowed to assist their participants and provide their snacks (30) minutes prior to the start of the event. | Afterwards, participants shall enter the holding area. D. Drawing of lots by the participants for their number identifier shall be done thirty (30) minutes before the event proper. E. At the event venue, participants shall be given twenty-five (25) minutes to silently read the given story. They may use pen and paper to organize their thoughts. Then, they shall retell the story read using their own words which shall not exceed (5) minutes. F. Participants shall not be allowed to read the story again during their performance. G. Colored flags shall be raised by the NTWG to cue the participants during the event proper. Green flag shail be raised to inform the participants on the ‘start of their allotted time,’ yellow flag to signal the remaining ‘30 seconds,’ and red flag to signal that their ‘time is up.’ When the red flag is raised, the participants are expected to stop their performance. H. Using cellphone or any gadget and/or bringing reference materials/handouts, copy of any story, costumes, props, musical instrument/ accompaniment are not allowed inside the exhibition venue. 1. Plain white t-shirt and maong pants shall be worn by participants during the event. REQUIREMENTS — ‘Supplies and materials ‘Timer and flags Strips of paper for drawing of lots Number identifier Wireless microphone with stand Sound system Certificates. Pencils Ballpens Folders Calculators Bond paper Holding Area Signages (Preparation Area, Holding Area, Viewing Area, Coaches and Parents’ Area)Pas, i READ-A-THON (ENGLISH) & {A Showcase of English Language Skills Exhibition) READ-A-THON Key Stage Two (2): Grade Six (6) (Oral Reading Interpretation (English) 1 Grade six (6) learner-participant per region 20 minutes including preparation The learner accurately, fluently, and creatively reads aloud literary texts. Communication, Creativity, and Critical Thinking Performing Arts Domain | ‘Oral Reading Interpretation (English) is an NFOT event category of Read-A-Thon that allows learner-participants to demonstrate their interpretive skills and ability to communicate using effective verbal and non-verbal cues in reading a story aloud to an audience. | Criteria ‘ATION |\ Oral Interpretation « Read aloud accurately the message/theme, emotions, mood, character, and all other elements of the 50% story | « Establish creative and dramatic impact throughout the presentation _ Voice Projection © Speak clearly, distinctly, and with appropriate and varied pauses, pitch, | and tone modulation Sd * Recite loudly enough for the audience to | hear oa | . ‘Stage Presence * Show confidence and appropriate | posture / projection, facial expressions, 20% and gestures | Perform within the allotted time It Total es ears EVENT RULES AND MECHANICS _ 7 7s | ‘A. Oral Reading Interpretation (English) event is open to all Grade six (6) | learners who are officially enrolled in public schools. This shall be done under exhibition category. Each region shall register one (1) learner- participant and one (1) teacher-coach. |A printed copy of a story in English shall be provided to the participants by the National Technical Working Group (NTWG) during the event. This shall be retrieved from them before their actual performance. C. Teacher-coaches and parents shall be allowed to assist their participants | and provide their snacks (30) minutes prior to the start of the event. | Afterwards, participants shall enter the holding area. | D. Drawing of lots by the participants for their number identifier shall be done thirty (30) minutes before the event proper. E. At the event venue, participants shall be given fifteen (15) minutes to study the story. Then, they shall read aloud the story creatively and dramatically which shall not exceed (5) minutes. F. Colored flags shalll be raised by the NTWG to cue the participants during the event proper. Green flag shall be raised to inform the participants on the ‘start of their allotted time,’ yellow flag to signal the remaining ‘30 seconds,’ and red flag to signal that their ‘time is up.’ When the red flag is raised, the | participants are expected to stop their performance G. Using cellphone or any gadget and/or bringing _ reference materials/handouts, copy of any story, costumes, props, musical instrument/accompaniment are not allowed inside the event venue. H. Plain white t-shirt and maong pants shall be worn by participants during | the event. RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS =a = Supplies and materials ‘Timer and flags Strips of paper for drawing of lots Number identifier | Wireless microphone with stand Sound system Certificates Pencils Ballpens Folders Calculators | Bond paper Holding Area Signages (Preparation Area, Holding Area, Viewing Area, Coaches and L Parents’ Area)BS READ-A-THON (ENGLISH) & (A Showcase of English Language Skills Exhibition) Oratorical Composition and Presentation (English) 1 Grade ten (10) learner-participant per region 60 minutes including preparation The learner composes a short but powerful persuasive speech using a variety of persuasive techniques and devices and delivers it using effective verbal and non-verbal strategies. — 218 CENTURY SKILL/s | Communication, Creativity, and Critical Thinking CREATIVE INDUSTRIES Performing Arts Domain DOMAIN DESCRIPTION | Oratorical Composition and Presentation (English) is an NFOT event category of Read-A-Thon that allows learner- participants to write a short speech based on a given topic or | theme and deliver it in a formal and dignified manner before | an audience. | ‘CRITERIA FOR a Criteria Percentage PRESENTATION | (3 yacerpretation - * Compose a short, logical, and coherent | | speech relevant to the given topic or theme | * Deliver the speech in a formal, | 50% | dignified, engaging, and persuasive manner | * Use words that represent own thoughts, feelings, and expressions Voice Projection ] © Speak clearly, distinctly, and with | appropriate and varied pauses, pitch, and tone modulation * Recite loudly enough for the audience to hear peas Presence _ Show confidence and appropriate posture/projection, facial expressions, 20% and gestures Perform within the allotted time 30%. Participants are not allowed to bring copy of any speech, costumes, props, . To provide participants with sufficient time to prepare, they shalll receive | . Participants shall be called to deliver their speech which shall not exceed (5) ‘Oratorical Composition and Presentation (English) event is open to all Grade ten (10) learners who are officially enrolled in public schools. This shall be done under exhibition category. Each region shall register one (1) Jearner-participant and one (1) teacher-coach. Pen and paper shall be provided to the participants by the National | ‘Technical Working Group (NTWG) during the event. This shall be retrieved from them after their actual performance. musical instrument/accompaniment in the event. ‘Teacher-coaches and parents shall be allowed to assist their participants and provide their snacks (30) minutes prior to the start of the event. Afterwards, participants shall enter the holding area. Drawing of lots by the participants for their number identifier shall be done thirty (30) minutes before the event proper. | At the event venue, participants shall be simultaneously provided with the topic or theme for their speech. They shall be given fifty (50) minutes to write ‘on a piece of paper their short speech based on the given topic or theme. Afterwards, the NTWG shall collect the written speeches from the participants. Participants shall not be allowed to rewrite or revise their speech after it has been collected. their speech from the NTWG five (5) minutes before their turn for speech delivery. minutes. Colored flags shall be raised by the NTWG to cue the participants during the event proper. Green flag shall be raised to inform the participants on the ‘start of their allotted time,’ yellow flag to signal the remaining ‘30 seconds,’ and red flag to signal that their time is up.’ When the red flag is raised, the Participants are expected to stop their performance. Using cellphone or any gadget and/or bringing _ reference materials/handouts, copy of any story, costumes, props, musical instrument/accompaniment are not allowed inside the event venue. Plain white t-shirt and maong pants shall be worn by participants during the event, JURCE REQUIREMENTS Supplies and materials ‘Timer and flags Strips of paper for drawing of lots Number identifier Wireless microphone with stand | Sound system | CertificatesPencils Ballpens Folders Calculators Bond paper Holding Area Signages (Preparation Area, Holding Area, Vi | Parents’ Area) wing Area, Coaches and