Mechanics

1. The competition is open for all public and private schools around Barangay Dau.
2. Participants shall be given a piece entitled, “VENGEANCE IS NOT OURS, IT’S
MINE.”
3. Participants shall memorize their pieces and present on the day of the event.
4. Participants shall be in an appropriate costume and shall use props whenever necessary.
5. Upon submission of the results to the committee, judges’ decision shall be considered
final and irrevocable.
6. Only three (3) student declaimers shall be awarded as Champion, 1st Runner-Up, and 2nd
Runner-Up.

Criteria

1. Overall Interpretation (40%). The student declaimer demonstrates mastery of the piece
through expressive interpretation and provides the audience with a direct experience of
the masterfully crafted literature.
2. Vocal Aspects (40%). The student declaimer employs vocal effects such as varying tone,
pitch, volume, and others to reinforce powerful interpretation of the piece.
3. Costume and Props (10%). The student declaimer wears a costume and uses props
required in the development of the presented discourse.
4. Audience Impact (10%). The student declaimer succeeds in engaging the audience in
the experience through communicative approach.