ENGLISH MONTH 2021

ACTION PLAN

31st Library and Information Services (LIS) Month theme: Libraries Building Roads: Readers.
Opportunities. Advocacies. Development. Sustainability

I. English Month Contests

GRADE 7 - BOOK CHARACTER PARADE CONTEST
DESCRIPTION: Participants pretend to be the book characters and introduce their characters they portray on the video.

OBJECTIVES:

- Students will have the opportunity to showcase their costumes, characters and talents in the Book Character
Parade Contest.
- To promote the excitement and love of reading while having fun.

MECHANICS:

1. This contest is open to all Junior High School of Balara High School.
2. Participants must submit ONLY ONE entry or video.
3. Each entry shall be a representation of a famous character from any popular book or movie.
4. Entries must be sent to maryann.baladad@depedqc.ph on or before November 15, 2021.
5. Participants are encouraged not to spend money on costumes, but rather be imaginative or creative. (Use what
is available at home.)
6. Cash prizes and gift items await everyone who will participate.
7. Last submission of entries will be on November 15, 2021

CRITERIA FOR JUDGING:

- Costume………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………….. 40%

- Delivery of lines and expression (clarity of speech, enunciation and diction) ……………. 30%

- Character interpretation …………………………………………………………………………………………… 20%

- Over-all impact ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 10%

TOTAL: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 100%

PRIZES AND GIFT ITEMS:

First Place: 300-peso load plus 1 pack of Korean noodles and a Certificate of Recognition

Second Place: 200 peso-load plus 1 pack of Korean noodles and a Certificate of Recognition

Third Place: 100 peso-load plus 1 pack of Korean noodles and a Certificate of Recognition
*Each non-winning contestants will receive a Certificate of Recognition

GRADE 8- DECLAMATION CONTEST

DESCRIPTION: Declamation Contest is a public speaking event that showcases student declaimers’ communication
prowess in interpreting a literary piece, thereby providing the audience with a direct experience of the craft.

OBJECTIVES:

- recite a declamation piece with proper pausing, intonation and rhythm with proper facial expression as well
- help improve the student’s diction and stage presence in artistic and creative way

MECHANICS:

1. Participants shall be given a declamation piece deliverable in five (5) minutes or less.
2. Participants shall memorize their piece, record their delivery and submit their recordings to the
committee assigned.
3. Participants shall be in an appropriate costume and shall use props whenever necessary.
4. Upon submission of the results to the committee, judges’ decision shall be considered final and
irrevocable.
5. 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.
5. Last submission of entries will be on November 22, 2021

PRIZES:

First Place: 300-peso load and a Certificate of Recognition

Second Place: 200 peso-load and a Certificate of Recognition

Third Place: 100 peso-load and a Certificate of Recognition

GRADE 9- STORYTELLING CONTEST

DESCRIPTION: Storytelling is the interactive art of using words and actions to reveal the elements and images of a story
while encouraging the listener's imagination.

OBJECTIVES:

- tell a story with feeling and with facial expression taking note of correct intonation, pronunciation and proper
diction.
- build up the confidence to stand in front of the crowd and tell a story
- sharpen their presentation skills and to recall the sequence in a story

MECHANICS:

1. The contest is open to all Grade 9 students of Balara High School.

2. Each contestant is given a maximum of 3 minutes for the presentation of the story.
3. Time shall officially start when the contestant utters the first word of the presentation, a penalty of 1-point
deduction in every 30 seconds excess.
4. The presentation includes creativity skills and uses a variety of images from clip art, internet, and a digital source
such as digital camera or flip.
5. Appropriate attire with moral and ethical standards is required.
6. Send your entries to your English teachers. Last Submission will be on November 19, 2021 (Friday)
7. Judges’ decision is final.

CRITERIA:

Pronunciation………………………………………………………….25%

Voice variations and projection………………………………20%

Skills and eliciting emotions and expressions

of the character played………………………………………….25%

Creativity of the presentation………………………………..20%

 Impact…………………………………………………………………..10%

____________________

TOTAL 100%

PRIZES:

1ST Placer…………………………………….Php 500.00 load

and a Certificate of Recognition

2nd Placer…………………………………… Php 300.00 load

and a Certificate of Recognition

3rd Placer…………………………………… Php 200.00 load

and a Certificate of Recognition

GRADE 10- ORAL INTERPRETATION

DESCRIPTION: “Appreciation of poetry, prose, and drama through oral performance.”

OBJECTIVES:

- To perform aesthetic messages in prose and poetry

- To identify literary concepts that typify poetry and prose
- To recognize and explain concepts in the oral interpretation tradition
- To understand and identify narrative strategies of contemporary authors
- To expand performance rehearsal techniques and strategies.
- To expand performance critique skills.
- To extend and grow as a solo and ensemble performer.

MECHANICS:

1.The selected piece for the competition is “The Cultured Daughter of a Plain Grocer”.

2.The contestant shall present the source material in a creative 10-minute-video recording(maximum).

3.Props, costumes, digital sound effects and any kind of filter are NOT NECESSARY.

4.Acting the piece out is not necessary. On the other hand, the presenter should be able to portray all characters and
their emotions through variation of voices.

5.The speaker may change expressions or generate sounds through hands, body and voice; however, modification of
lines will not be allowed as respect to the author of the literary piece.
6. November 25, 2021 (Thursday)----Last Submission of Entries (SEND TO YOUR ENGLISH TEACHER’S MESSENGER
ACCOUNT)

CRITERIA:

Projection of Characters (25%). The reader is able to portray all characters and 100% of their emotions in all parts of the
story.

Voice Quality (25%). The reader uses proper volume, tone variation, and timing to show expression and feelings of the
characters.

Pronunciation (20%). The reader pronounces all the sounds and words properly in the entire story.

Effectiveness (20%). Multiple techniques are used to artfully and successfully creat audience interest.

Audience Impact (10%). The reader connects well to audience.

PRIZES:

1ST Placer…………………………………….Php 500.00 load

and a Certificate of Recognition

2nd Placer…………………………………… Php 300.00 load

and a Certificate of Recognition

3rd Placer…………………………………… Php 200.00 load

and a Certificate of Recognition

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL- BE THE SHS IDOL: SHS ONLINE QUIZ BEE
DESCRIPTION: Bee the SHS idols! Is a quiz bee aiming to refresh and assimilate our learnings in the subjects in English.

OBJECTIVES:
- This would provide an avenue for learners to recall on the concepts, competencies, and lessons in different SHS
Subjects in English while developing sportsmanship through friendly competition.

MECHANICS:

The Online English Quiz Bee is open to all Senior High School students in Balara High School.

A representative from each section will serve as players for the quiz bee.

The quiz bee shall be comprised of Elimination phase where questions will be given in multiple choices. The four players
with the highest points will proceed to the final phase where the questions will have no options.
The questions to be presented in the quiz bee will be from selected topics from English subjects in senior school such as
Media and information Literacy, English for Academic and Professional Purposes, and Oral Communication.

The goal of each a player is to accumulate the highest score by answering questions correctly. Each point represents
questions for each category. The higher the point, the more difficult the question is.

In the end of the elimination phase, the top four players shall proceed to the final phase where they can win the
following prizes.

1st Place – P 500 with certificate of recognition

2nd Place – P 300 with certificate of recognition
3rd Place – P 200 with certificate of recognition
4th Place – P 100 with certificate of recognition

TEACHER EDITION: PHOTO ESSAY

DESCRIPTION: A photographic essay is a form of visual storytelling, a way to present a narrative through a series of
images.

OBJECTIVES:

- able to evoke emotion and understanding without using words.

- deliver a story using a series of photographs and bring the viewer along your narrative journey.

MECHANICS:

1. The photo essay is open to all teachers of Balara High School.

2. Maximum of 5 photos in presenting your story through images.

3. The photos must concentrate on the topic “Day-in-the-life of a Teacher in the New Normal”.

Day-in-the-life photo essay- tell the story of a day in the life of a particular subject. Example you can showcase
your routine before the online class, your struggle, motivation, hardwork and responsibilities as a teacher in the
new normal education. A day-in-the-life photo series can be emotionally evocative, giving viewers an intimate
glimpse into the world of another human being.

4. Entries can be created in any software, colored or black & white.

5. Submit your entries to any English teachers until November 22, 2021.

CRITERIA:

Overall Design 30% (The story emotion or event is clear, compelling and powerful)
Invention 50% (Each picture clearly speaks to the topic)

Creativity/presentation 20% (The product is well organized and artistically done)

PRIZES:

1ST Placer…………………………………….Php 500.00 load

and a Certificate of Recognition

2nd Placer…………………………………… Php 300.00 load

and a Certificate of Recognition

3rd Placer…………………………………… Php 200.00 load

and a Certificate of Recognition

ALL JHS AND SHS: POSTER MAKING

DESCRIPTION:  Poster Making is an activity that engages the community's interest in an issue, reveal community issues,
and raise awareness of an issue in a way that is visual, inclusive and fun.

OBJECTIVES:

- To develop one's innate creativity and aesthetic adeptness through Poster Making.

MECHANICS:

1. Each participant should submit ONE entry only.

2. The poster must illustrate, interpret and emphasize the theme.

3. The poster must be done in free hand using the following materials (to be provided by contestant): Coupon bond long

and any coloring materials

4. The theme for the poster making shall be: “31st Library and Information Services (LIS) Month theme: Libraries
Building Roads: Readers. Opportunities. Advocacies. Development. Sustainability”

5. Submit your entries to your English teachers until November 22, 2021.
CRITERIA:

CREATIVITY/PRESENTATION 40%

ORIGINALITY 30%

RELEVANCE 30%

Total 100%

PRIZES:

1ST Placer…………………………………….Php 500.00 load

and a Certificate of Recognition

2nd Placer…………………………………… Php 300.00 load

and a Certificate of Recognition

3rd Placer…………………………………… Php 200.00 load

and a Certificate of Recognition

II. Kick-off Program

Date: November 5, 2021, Wednesday
Time: 4:00-4:30 pm

Emcee- Kate Columbano

Adrian Padayao

Contest Mechanics- Grade Level Representative Readers

Grade Level Names

SHS
Grade 10 Rica Rodil
Grade 9 Cyrill Cabanatan
Grade 8 Marian Claire Dela Cruz
Grade 7 Bien Ingrid Ajero
Programme
I. Nationalistic Song………………………………………………………AVP
II. Opening Prayer………………………………………………………….Chantelle Baban
III. Opening Remarks……………………………………………………….Marlon A. Callueng
IV. English Month 2020……………………………………………………Winners of Different Contests
V. Inspirational Message………………………………………………..Josephine D. Obligar
VI. Preview of the English Month Theme and Activities.....Rohanna C. Combo
VII. Contest Mechanics…………………………………………………….English Club Members
VIII. Closing Remarks…………………………………………………………Joan Jonee O. Prestousa

Kick-Off Teaser…………………………………………………………………………Mary Ann G. Baladad

III. A. Flag Ceremony/Flag Retreat

Emcees
Date Grade Level Names
Nicole Marit
Nov. 8 and 12 Grade 10 Maryrose Gloriane
Manaois
Dizon, Abhina Axyll Laurio
Nov. 15 and 19 Grade 9
Jasmine Gorpido
Alondra Alia
Nov. 22 and 26 Grade 8
Ashley Amaro
Christian Dave Duazo
Nov. 29 and Dec. 3 Grade 7
Keira Abigail Toledana
Programme
I. Video Presentation
II. AVP
a. Nationalistic Song
b. Prayer…………………………………………………………….. Chantelle Baban
c. Panatang Makabayan………………………………………Cris John P. Cruz
d. Panunumpa sa Watawat………………………………….Mark Labinay
e. DepEd Mission, Vision and Core Values
f. Himno ng NCR
g. Himno ng Lungsod Quezon
h. Himno ng Sangay ng Lungsod Quezon
i. BHS Hymn
III. Principal’s Message
IV. Closing Remarks……………………………………………………Noemi O. Azares
Rosenda F. Barotil
Jessica T. Ngeteg
Rowena D. Valencia

IV. Virtual Mass

Date: Nov. 5, 2021
Time: 3:00-4:00 pm

C/O Sir Marlon A. Callueng

V. Culminating Activity
Date: Nov. 29, 2021
Time: 8:30-9:30 am

Emcee-

Contest Winners- Grade Level Representative Announcer

Grade Level Names

SHS
Grade 10
Grade 9
Grade 8
Grade 7

Programme
IX. Nationalistic Song………………………………………………………AVP
X. Opening Prayer………………………………………………………….Chantelle Baban
XI. Opening Remarks……………………………………………………….Marlon A. Callueng
XII. Inspirational Message………………………………………………..Josephine D. Obligar
XIII. English Month 2021……………………………………………………Winners of Different Contests
XIV. Closing Remarks…………………………………………………………Joan Jonee O. Prestousa
VI. Meetings
Date and Time Activity In-Charge

Oct. 22, 2021 (Friday) English Club Members

English Teachers
5:00 pm Meeting
Oct. 27, 2021 Flag Ceremony and Flag English Teachers
(Wednesday) Retreat Meeting English Club Members
5:00 pm
Oct. 25 and 29, 2021 English Teachers
(Monday and Friday) Kick-off Program Meeting
English Club Members
5:00 pm
Nov. 24, 2021 Culminating Program English Teachers
(Wednesday) Meeting English Club Members
5:00 pm
Oct. 27, 2021 English Teachers
(Wednesday) Virtual Mass Meeting
English Club Members
3:00 pm
Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24, English Teachers
Flag Ceremony Practices
Dec. 1, 2021 English Club Members

English Club Members

Cyrill Cabanatan Marian Claire Dela Cruz
Bien Ingrid Ajero Rica Rodil
Adrian Padayao Kate Columbano
Chantelle Baban Nicole Marit
Maryrose Gloriane Manaois Jasmine Gorpido
Alondra Alia Cris John P. Cruz
Ashley Amaro Christian Dave Duaso
Keira Abigail Toledana Mark Labinay
Katelyn Anne Ferraren
Prepared by:

JOAN JONEE O. PRESTOUSA

English Club Adviser