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Nan Sing School of Cauayan City, Incorporated

Dalupang St., Cauayan City, Isabela, Philippines 3305
Telefax No. (078) 652-2040
School ID: 400424

LITERACY WEEK ACTIVITIES

SPOKEN POETRY

GUIDELINES

1. Spoken word is a piece of creative writing that is best delivered through performance, so
it can be a story, poetry, or some combination. The piece must be your own creative
writing, but you can quote other writers. If you reference other authors, your performance
must include verbal citations.
2. To enter the contest, you must be a bona fide Junior High school student of the Nansing
School of Cauayan City. Each grade shall provide minimum of one (1) participant.
3. Your spoken word piece must be 2-5 minutes long. If it doesn't meet the 2-minute
minimum, the performer will be ineligible to place 1st, 2nd, or 3rd. If it goes past 5
minutes, expect to be cut off.
4. For grades 7-8 piece shall be given, for grades 9-10, an original composition is
required.
5. Your spoken word performance is in line with this year's theme “Humanity tells a story:
What's YOUR chapter?”
6. You may use costumes, props, sounds, instruments, or musical background, and visual
aids to share your spoken word performance. You are also welcome to include dialogue
and act out characters. No deduction shall be made if the contestant opts not to have a
musical background.
7. The spoken poetry may be delivered from memory or with a copy at hand.
8. If you have questions about the nature of the competition, its rules, or are looking for
some advice on composing a spoken word performance, feel free to contact the assigned
committee.
9. Each contestant must submit a PDF/Document copy of the piece and a 2 to 3-minute
recorded video of the delivery of the piece on or before 12 noon of September ____,
2021.
10. Watch the following videos for tips on composing a Spoken Word performance:
 “Spoken Word: The Roots of Poetry” https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=G9qaVXE30FU
 “Become a Slam Poet in Five Steps” https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=9f8VcV8v2LE

11. Participants are the following:

DIVISION
Grades 7-8 (one representative)
Grades 9-10 (one representative)
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Nan Sing School of Cauayan City, Incorporated
Dalupang St., Cauayan City, Isabela, Philippines 3305
Telefax No. (078) 652-2040
School ID: 400424

LITERACY WEEK ACTIVITIES

12. The following are criteria for judging in Grade 9 and 10

CRITERIA FOR JUDGING

Phase I: 50%
1. The Spoken Word
i. Relevance to The Theme 20%
ii. Creativity/Style and Originality 10%
iii. Coherence of Form and Structure (Harmony of Words, Presentation) 10%
iv. Clarity of Imagery and Language 10%
Phase II: 50%
2. Stage Presence and Presentation
i. Poise and Spontaneity of Recitation 30%
ii. Intonation, Poetic Expression And Clear Insight into The Poet’s
10%
Intention
iii. Clarity of Spoken Words and Diction 10%

The following are criteria for judging in Grade 7 and 8

CRITERIA FOR JUDGING
Stage Presence and Presentation 100%
i. Poise, Spontaneity of Recitation and Gesture 30%
ii. Intonation, Poetic Expression And Clear Insight into The Poet’s
30%
Intention
iii. Clarity of Spoken Words and Diction 20%
iv. Creativity/Style and Originality 20%

Contact Person / Committee-in-charge: DONNY MAE R. BALACANAO and GENEVA LAPITAN