INTERPRETIVE POEM ( Beginner)Pre-K

I Look in the Mirror

I look in the mirror

And what do I see?

A pair of eyes

Looks back at me.

A nose , two ears , two eyebrows ,

too;

Two lips , and teeth , to say,

“I love you.”

I look in the mirror

And what do I see?

I look in the mirror

And I see ME!

By Helen H. Moore
Interpretive POEM (ADVANCE) Contest
KINDERGARTEN

Judge Me Not
Judge me not by my face

The colour of my hair

Judge me not by appearance

As that would not be fair

I came to earth as I am

No discussion of my look

I had no pattern to study

No choice from out a book

Judge me not by ability

To read, write, or understand

Let it be by my endeavour

The use put to my hand

The courage in adversity

Endurance getting through

Kindness to another

So please-

Judge me by what I do
Grade 1 and 2

Story Telling Contest

The Lion, the Fox, and the Beasts Fable

An Aesop's Fable
With a Moral
Aesop's Fables
The Lion once gave out that he was sick unto death
and summoned the animals to come and hear his
last Will and Testament.
So the Goat came to the Lion's cave, and stopped
there listening for a long time.
Then a Sheep went in, and before she came out a
Calf came up to receive the last wishes of the Lord of
the Beasts.
But soon the Lion seemed to recover, and came to
the mouth of his cave, and saw the Fox, who had
been waiting outside for some time.
"Why do you not come to pay your respects to me?"
said the Lion to the Fox.
"I beg your Majesty's pardon," said the Fox, "but I
noticed the track of the animals that have already
come to you; and while I see many hoof-marks going
in, I see none coming out. Till the animals that have
entered your cave come out again I prefer to remain
in the open air."
Grade 3 and 4

What is interpretative reading?

Interpretative reading is sometimes referred to as dramaticreading. An example
of interpretative reading is reading a play andusing movements and voice
changes as you read for each character.You use postures, pacing, and other
techniques as you read a story.

Elocution and Interpretative Reading Contest

(No Need To Memorize)

The Legend of Bandung Bondowoso

Once upon a time, there was a vicious king by the name of King Baka, who liked to
sacrifice and eat young men everyday. This behavior caused the people to panic, but
they could not do anything because the king was so powerful. So everyday he sent his
soldiers to find people suitable to be killed. These soldiers looked as vicious as their
master. But the soldiers were also afraid of King Baka, because if they failed to find the
victim, they became the victims instead.

So, many people fled to find safety away from the vicious King. Fortunately, a
neighboring kingdom was headed by a very wise king named King Pengging. King
Pengging always took care of his people and protected them against any threat. He
heard about the vicious king, and he tried to find ways to kill King Baka. He knew that
one day the vicious King Baka might attack his Kingdom. The wise King had a son
named Prince Bandung Bondowoso, his only son whom he loved so much. Prince
Bandung grew up to be a young man whom his father expected to take over the
kingdom at a later time. One day Prince Bandung asked his father’s permission to live
and meditate in a faraway place to gain spiritual strength. His father was very pleased
with his son's idea. After many years, Prince Bandung came back as a powerful young
man, invulnerable to injury because of his powerful spiritual strength and magical skills.
All the people were very happy to see Prince Bandung return home, especially his
father. The people of King Pengging’s kingdom expected Prince Bandung now to be
able to kill the neighboring vicious King Baka. King Pengging told the prince to prepare
for battle with King Baka.

The next morning, Prince Bandung and his soldiers marched to King Baka's Palace. And
a battle ensued for more than 10 days. But in time the younger Prince Bandung was
able to defeat King Baka’s men. Finally with his last blow, Prince Bandung killed King
Baka. The victorious Prince Bandung went through every part of the palace, and found
King Baka’s beautiful daughter, Princes Lorojonggrang. He was stunned and surprised
that the vicious King Baka had such a beautiful daughter. In his heart Prince Bandung
admired the princess' beauty. If he had known that King Baka had a beautiful
daughter, he would not have killed the king. Prince Bandung felt pity for Lorojonggrang
but he could not undo the killing of her father.

So, Prince Bandung approached Princess Lorojonggrang saying that he did not know
that King Baka had a beautiful daughter. She moved away frightened. She asked
Prince Bandung if he was the one who killed her father. The Prince answered, “yes”.
Prince Bandung appeared strong and well built but had an ugly face. Gently he
approached her and whispered: "If you marry me, I will give anything you want". He
added, "Don't think what has happened. If your father were alive, I would extend my
proposal to him. But things have been done and the gods have decided our fate." The
princess remained silent. She wanted to stay alive but did not want anger Prince
Bandung. She decided that she would not marry an ugly man, whoever he was. And
so she devised a strategy.

Princess Lorojonggrang agreed to marry Prince Bandung on one condition. She said, “I
will marry you if you can build me 1000 temples in one night. The Prince was surprised at
the condition she proposed. He said, "Why must I build so many temples for you?"
Princess Lorojonggrang answered, "I love temples. They beautify the gardens in our
kingdom. They will be nice for our future children to play in." The Prince was stunned for
awhile, but his love to Lorojonggrang and his magical skills made him decide to build
the 1000 temples as proposed.

Before sunset, he meditated and asked help from all the spirits to help him build the
1000 temples. Then the work started. With the Prince helped by all the spirits and
demons, the work ran so fast that it worried Lorojonggrang. She prayed to all the
deities, saying that it was unfair for her to marry an ugly man like Prince Bandung. The
deities whispered to her what she must do. Very early in the morning, before the
roosters started crowing, she went out from the Palace heading toward the village.
There she ordered all the villagers, mostly women, to beat the bamboo drums, creating
a loud noise as a signal that sunrise was approaching. Suddenly, the roosters started
crowing more, and louder until all roosters in the village were crowing together.
Everyone came out from the houses carrying their farm tools to work in the fields. The
spirits and demons now hear the drumming and believe the morning sun will come out
soon. The spirits were afraid of seeing people and so they fled and the working on the
temples stopped. The princess had found a way to trick Prince Bandung away from his
work.

Prince Bandung was surprised. Why had the work stopped? He counted the number of
temples that were finished. In all, there were 999 temples. One more temple and he
would be able to marry Lorojonggrang. He looked around trying to find what had
stopped the work. Then he saw Lorojonggrang still banging on the bamboo drum,
accompanied by the village women.

Prince Bandung realized that it was Lorojonggrang who caused the work to stop.
Prince Bandung shouted at her angrily, "Lorojonggrang, now I know that you are a very
treacherous woman, a liar, a vicious woman. I almost finished making the 1000
temples, why did you interrupt my work. One more temple and you will become my
wife." "Calm down my dear Prince." replied Lorojonggrang. "It seems that the gods did
not permit us to be husband and wife" continued Lorojonggrang. Prince Bandung's
anger was no longer under control. "You are not worthy to live, may God curse you"
yelled the Prince. "Since I need one more temple to finish the 1000, I will make you the
statue of Lorojonggrang to complete my 1000 temples" shouted the Prince, roaring like
an angry tiger. At that moment the world stood still, and the beautiful Princess
Lorojonggrang became a stone statue. The Prince was silent. He was amazed yet
regretful that the Princess had really changed into a beautiful yet cold statue.

It is said that among the statues in Lorojonggrang Temple in Prambanan, there is one
statue that looks lonely. The story of Prince Bandung is a tale reminding people, that
excessive power can mislead one's wisdom, and when one is unable to control his
anger, his action will bring tragedy upon him.
Grade 5

Monodrama

"I CAN'T STOP" by D. M. Larson

SAM

Homeless kids aren't homeless because they want to be. Homeless kids are
usually ones that aren't wanted. Either their parents died or they left them. Oh,
sure there's foster homes but they don't really want you either. If they did, why
would they keep getting rid of me?

I didn't always have a home. I lived on the streets a little while. And surprise,
there were lots of kids there with me. People never thought we were homeless
even though we weren't dressed nice. Kids never dress nice anyway. And
sometimes we'd even get a five finger discount on something nice from a store.
That's how I got caught. I hadn't been out there very long when they got me.
Some kids are out there forever. They learn how to survive. I didn't.

They gave me a choice. Come here to the Happy Rancher or go to jail. Sarge
even came down to visit with me.

(Softens)

He told me about the Happy Rancher and despite the stupid name it sounded
kinda cool. And he did something most people never did for me. He asked me
what I wanted. He really wanted to know what he could help me do for myself. I
just broke down and cried. It seemed like I cried forever.

I'd finally found someone who cared.

(Realizes she's just spilled her guts to a stranger and makes a total turn around)

Oh, man, what am I saying. You must think I'm a total dork.

(Laughs)

Real sob story, huh?

(Sam laugh turns to a cry... starts crying)

I guess that's why I'm crying. Such a sad pathetic story.

(Sadness slowly turns to anger)

That's me . Sad and pathetic. I have been most of my life... Until now. I finally
had something good. But then I had to go and destroy it.

I've ruined everything with Sarge.

(Angry)

How could I be so stupid?!

Why do I always do this? Why do I always mess things up.

 (Pause)

I get something good then I ruin it.

(Kicks something handy)

I always have to go and spoil things for people. I just try to have a little fun...
but... I don't know when to stop. I keep playing... like a little kid who tells a funny
joke over and over. They keep saying it 'cause it was funny once so it should be
funny a bunch of times. Then when it's not funny any more, they don't know how
to quit. They keep trying, hoping it will still be funny. They keep on joking until
someone gets mad and... hurts you.

(Pause)

I'm always playing games. I can't stop.

(She has trouble speaking)

I... can't... stop.

(SAM gains control again)

I always hurt someone. My daddy left because of me.

(Sees reaction)

He did. I found a letter he wrote my mama. He said he didn't want to be tied

down by a kid.

(Chokes)

Mama said it was for the best.

(Sad)

But I ran Mama off too. She had better things to do than to sit around playing
my games.

(Looks at house)

And I'm still playing my little games. I should have listened to you. You got a
good head. You stopped playing games when you were two or three I bet.
Adults always like you... Me? I get 'em to like to hate me. Get 'em so worked up
they want nothing but to have me gone.

You gotta admit, I do it well.

(Sits. Trying to control her crying)

I'm sure you've got better things to do than listen to me.

(SAM looks away)

I wanna be alone okay? Please ... Go. Run far away... Like everyone else.

END OF SCENE
Grade 6

Oral Interpretation

Father William
by Lewis Carroll

"You are old, Father William," the young man said,

"And your hair has become very white;
And yet you incessantly stand on your head
Do you think, at your age, it is right?"

"In my youth," Father William replied to his son,

"I feared it might injure the brain;
But, now that I'm perfectly sure I have none,
Why, I do it again and again."

"You are old," said the youth, "as I mentioned before,

And have grown most uncommonly fat;
Yet you turned a back-somersault in at the door
Pray, what is the reason of that?"

"In my youth," said the sage, as he shook his grey locks,

"I kept all my limbs very supple
By the use of this ointment, one shilling the box
Allow me to sell you a couple?"

"You are old," said the youth, "and your jaws are too weak
For anything tougher that suet;
Yet you finished the goose, with the bones and the beak
Pray, how did you manage to do it?"

"In my youth," said his father, "I took to the law,

And argued each case with my wife;
And the muscular strength which it gave to my jaw
Has lasted the rest of my life."

"You are old," said the youth, "one would hardly suppose
That your eye was as steady as ever;
Yet you balanced an eel on the end of your nose
What made you so awfully clever?"

"I have answered three questions, and that is enough,"

Said his father. "Don't give yourself airs!
Do you think I can listen all day to such stuff?
Be off, or I'll kick you down-stairs!"
Open Category

1. Lipsync Contest ( Choose any of the options)

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