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5 Gawad Teodora Alonso 2023
6 (5th National Competition on Storybook Writing)
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8 GENERAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS
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11 I. Background
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13 After the successful harvest of the 4th National Competition on Storybook Writing (NCSW), with a
14 total of 53 storybooks and 29 manuscripts, from a total official submission of 407 stories screened
15 from thousands of entries nationwide, the Department of Education, through the Bureau of Learning
16 Resources, is launching the 5th edition of the NCSW, redesigned as Gawad Teodora Alonso (GTA)
17 2023.
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19 The GTA 2023 is a harvesting program that supports reading programs in the different governance
20 levels of the Department. With the launching of the National Reading Program (NRP), the contents
21 to be harvested can be utilized in all capacities to fit the different components of Reading, Numeracy,
22 and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and other such related curricular
23 and co-curricular programs in Key Stages 1 and 2 of the Basic Education Curriculum. Stories to be
24 submitted in GTA 2023 are expected to be anchored on the different learning areas of the revised
25 curriculum of Kindergarten to Grade 10. In support of the DepEd MATATAG Agenda, the GTA
26 2023 is also including categories dedicated to the lasting effect of the components of this initiative.
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28 The First Volume of the National Competition on Storybook Writing (NCSW), comprising the first
29 (2017), second (2018), and third (2019) editions, was able to collect 492 storybooks addressing the
30 learning competencies of Kindergarten to Grade 3 levels. Finalized storybooks were made available
31 through the DepEd Learning Resources Portal (lrmds.deped.gov.ph) and were transformed into
32 storytelling videos, audiobooks, animations, and multimedia for various programs promoting the love
33 of reading.
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35 As the next step, the Second Volume of the NCSW, including the GTA 2023, aims to address the
36 need for engaging stories appropriate for visual readers through wordless storybooks for
37 Kindergarten; stories for beginning readers of Grades 1, 2, and 3; and illustrated storybooks for
38 intermediate and hobby readers of Grades 4, 5, and 6.
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40 II. Objectives
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42 The Gawad Teodora Alonso aims to:
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44 2.1 appreciate the role of stories and illustrated storybooks as a tool in the development of reading
45 and of learning curricular content standards;
46 2.2 harvest original stories that demonstrate learning competencies of the K to 12 basic education
47 curriculum;
48 2.3 recognize the skills and talents of classroom teachers and non-teaching personnel in the
49 production of storybooks for basic education; and
50 2.4 contribute to the treasury of content materials for utilization as reading resources and
51 transformation to engaging media.
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53 III. Standards and Specifications
54 3.1 All works submitted in the Competition shall be unpublished and have not been entered in other
55 competitions.
56 3.2 All entries shall not reflect the names of author, illustrator, layout artist, school, or any other
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 58 3.3 Stories must be original. Adaptation and unique retelling of local stories may be done with
59 respect, sensibility, and with consideration of indigenous and local traditions.
60 3.4 Artworks and texts produced through artificial intelligence (AI) or similar system-generated
61 concepts shall not be used in any part of the entries. This provision does not underscore the
62 features of AI, however the novelty of this art concept needs further discussions in the art
63 community, and may be explored in future editions.
64 3.5 Internet images and stock photos, as well as all other non-original art pieces, shall not be used.
65 3.6 Stories must be written in Filipino. The choice of the Filipino language is limited to logistical
66 considerations (e.g., judging), and shall not reflect any bias toward the said language.
67 Furthermore, all harvested stories will be subjected to post-competition activities, which include,
68 among others, the literary translation of stories and rendering to diglot or bilingual versions of
69 these stories.
70 3.7 Stories must be based on one or a combination of learning competencies in any learning area/s
71 of the enhanced basic education curriculum.
72 3.8 Stories shall contain the themes and motifs of tradition, culture, and art, and a basic
73 understanding of local concepts. This set of themes and motifs supports the official tagline of
74 #KuwentoNgBayanKo.
75 3.9 Stories and illustrations shall adhere to the provisions of the DepEd Social Content Guidelines
76 (see Enclosure 12).
77 3.10There shall be no accompanying processing questions and supplementary activities in the story.
78 3.11For styling and orthographic purposes, it is recommended to follow the latest version of the
79 Ortograpiyang Pambansa published by the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino. For other styling
80 concerns not addressed by the said publication, it is recommended to follow the Chicago Manual
81 of Style 17th Edition.
82 3.12 The following are the specifications for manuscript submission:
83 3.12.1 Number of words for Grades 1, 2, and 3 must not exceed 2,000.
84 3.12.2 Number of words for Grades 4, 5, and 6 must not exceed 5,000.
85 3.12.3 All entries must be typed in a word processing service (e.g., MS Word) using any other
86 serif typefaces in single space, size 12.
87 3.12.4 There shall be no identification on submitted entries, other than the title and the story
88 itself.
89 3.12.5 Learning competencies covered shall be placed at the last part of the manuscript, written
90 in italics, flushed right.
91 3.13 The following are the specifications for illustration and design:
92 3.13.1 Page extent shall be any of the following: 20, 28, 36, or 44 pages. The breakdown of
93 the page extent follows 4 cover pages (front cover, inside front cover, inside back cover,
94 back cover) and a varying number of pages divisible by 8.
95 3.13.2 The Front Cover Page shall reflect the following information:
96  Title of the storybook, styled in headline case
97  Cover art
98  Provision for the logo of the Department of Education (upper right) and
99 the Gawad Teodora Alonso golden seal (lower right)
100 3.13.3 Front and Back matters include the following:
101  Copyright page (inside front cover)
102  Title page, containing stripped down version of the Cover Page and the list
103 of learning competencies covered
104  Provision for author and illustration boxes (inside back cover), which shall
105 be left blank
106 3.13.4 The presentation of the story shall be by the panel, utilizing either the whole-page style
107 or the two-page-spread style.
108  Option 1: For each panel sequence (two-page spread), text may be placed
109 on one page and the illustration on the adjacent page to facilitate picture-
110 aided reading.
111  Option 2: For each panel sequence (two-page spread), text and illustration
112 may be placed together to facilitate a visually comprehensible story reading.
113  Option 3: For each panel (whole page), text and illustrations may be placed
114 together to facilitate a visually comprehensible story reading.
115 3.13.5 All stories must start on a verso (left) page after the Title Page.
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116 3.13.6 The Back Cover Page shall contain a short synopsis and/or a teaser to the story. The
117 synopsis shall introduce the plot of the story without giving away the whole storyline.
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119 3.14 The following are the specifications for wordless storybooks:
120 3.14.1 Page extent shall be any of the following: 20 or 28 pages. The breakdown of the page
121 extent follows 4 cover pages (front cover, inside front cover, inside back cover, back
122 cover) and a varying number of pages divisible by 8.
123 3.14.2 Only one (1) word is allowed for a wordless storybook, including in the count any label,
124 fancy fonts placed in conspicuous spaces, items, and objects, and any other text necessary
125 for the development of the story.
126 3.14.3 The Back Cover Page shall contain a synopsis or a teaser to the story in illustration, with
127 no text.
128 3.14.4 All other standards and specifications in the Illustration (Item 3.13 of this Guidelines)
129 shall be followed in the preparation of wordless storybooks.
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131 IV. Mechanics and Qualifications
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133 4.1 Writing and illustration of stories shall be done outside of office hours.
134 4.2 There will be six categories in the Gawad Teodora Alonso 2023. Each category has its own set
135 of mechanics and qualifications.
136 4.3 Category 1 is Storybooks for Young Readers, with three levels: Grades 4, 5, and 6. The mechanics
137 and qualifications are outlined in Enclosure 2.
138 4.4 Category 2 is Stories for Beginning Readers, with three levels: Grades 1, 2, and 3. The mechanics
139 and qualifications are outlined in Enclosure 4.
140 4.5 Category 3 is Storybooks for Emergent Readers, dedicated for wordless storybooks for
141 Kindergarten. The mechanics and qualifications are outlined in Enclosure 6.
142 4.6 Category 4 is Stories for Habit and Hobby Readers, with three levels: Grades 4, 5, and 6. The
143 mechanics and qualifications are outlined in Enclosure 8.
144 4.7 Category 5 is Stories for Young Readers, a new category intended to collect manuscripts for Key
145 Stage 2 anchored on the DepEd MATATAG Agenda. This is a non-competitive category for
146 education leaders. The mechanics and qualifications are outlined in Enclosure 10.
147 4.8 Category 6 is Stories for Young Readers by Young Writers, a new category intended to involve
148 the end-users themselves. This contest collects experiences of the learners in the form of
149 children’s short stories. The mechanics and qualifications are outlined in Enclosure 12.
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151 V. Honorary and Special Awards
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153 5.1 Gawad Teodora Alonso
154 5.1.1 The Gawad Teodora Alonso is awarded to three-time winning writers of the Second
155 Volume in Category 1, the main category of the Competition. Teodora Alonso, the
156 namesake of the award, was the mother and first teacher of Jose Rizal, inculcating in him
157 values and learning through reading stories from the Bible and children’s books.
158 5.1.2 Winning writers of the Top 5 entries in Category 1, regardless of ranking, shall be given
159 one (1) point per winning storybook.
160 5.1.3 The point system is cumulative across the Second Volume. The 4th National Competition
161 on Storybook Writing, conducted in 2022, is the reckoning edition of the point system.
162 5.1.4 Former winners of the Gawad Teodora Alonso are no longer eligible for this honorary
163 award.
164 5.1.5 Only the writers of the winning storybooks are eligible for the Gawad Teodora Alonso.
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166 5.2 Gawad Fernando Amorsolo
167 5.2.1 The Gawad Fernando Amorsolo is awarded to three-time winning illustrators of the
168 Second Volume in Categories 1 and 3. Fernando Amorsolo, the namesake of the award,
169 was the first Filipino to be conferred as a National Artist of the Philippines for his
170 significant contributions to the development of visual arts in the country.
171 5.2.2 Winning illustrators of the Top 5 storybooks in Categories 1 and 3, regardless of ranking,
172 shall be given one (1) point per winning storybook.
173 5.2.3 The point system is cumulative across the Second Volume.
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174 5.2.4 Illustrators who also serve as writers of the winning storybooks will only be credited for
175 their work as illustrators.
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177 5.3 Readers’ Choice
178 5.3.1 Readers’ Choice Award will be given to one title per grade level in Categories 1 and 3.
179 5.3.2 The mechanics of this special award will be determined by the host region, in
180 coordination with the National Technical Working Committee, and as approved by the
181 National Management Committee.
182 5.3.3 The writers and illustrators of the winning storybooks in this special category will not
183 gain points for the Honorary Awards.
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185 VI. Timeline of Activities:
186 6.1 The following is the recommended timeline of activities:
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Category 1 Category 2 Category 3 Category 4 Category 5 Categories 6

Storybooks Stories for Stories for Stories for

Storybooks Stories for
for Habit and Young Young
for Young Beginning
Emergent Hobby Readers Readers by
Readers Readers
Readers Readers Young Writers
Judging at the Division September 4 September 4 September 4 to
Level to 8, 2023 to 8, 2023 8, 2023
Judging at the Regional October 2 to October 2 to October 2 to 6,
Level 6, 2023 6, 2023 2023
Deadline of Submission to
October 11, 2023
National TWC
Judging at the National
October 17 to 20, 2023
Level
Awarding Ceremonies and
November 22 to 24, 2023
Reading Exhibit
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189 6.2 The Regional TWC must convene all respective Division TWCs to prepare a local calendar of
190 activities for their Competition.
191 6.3 Deadline of submission to the National TWC, set on October 11, 2023, and all other activities
192 from thereon may not be subjected to rescheduling by the Regional and Division TWCs.
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194 VII. Logistics
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196 7.1 A logistical support to the Regional TWC amounting to Php120,000 shall be downloaded by the
197 Bureau of Learning Resources to cover expenses incurred during the various activities related to
198 the Competition, subject to usual accounting and auditing rules and regulations.
199 7.2 Additional budget for preparatory and related activities may be augmented by available local
200 funds of the Regional Office and/or the Schools Division Office subject to usual accounting and
201 auditing rules of the government.
202 7.3 The National Recognition Rites and Reading Exhibit will be conducted after the Judging at the
203 National Level to recognize the winning writers and illustrators of storybooks.
204 7.4 Winners of the Competition will be invited through a formal invitation letter addressed to their
205 respective Regional Offices.
206 7.5 Winners will receive Certificates and Plaques of Recognition. Tokens and other incentives will
207 be given subject to existing rules and regulations.
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209 Enclosure 2
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211 GAWAD TEODORA ALONSO 2023
212 5th National Competition on Storybook Writing
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214 Mechanics and Qualifications for Category 1
215 STORYBOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS
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218 I. Description
219
220 This category is aimed at the production of storybook packages addressing one or a combination of the learning
221 competencies of the 2023 Revised Curriculum for Grades 4, 5, and 6.
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223 II. Qualifications
224
225 This category is open to all DepEd teaching and non-teaching personnel with permanent status and with no
226 membership in any committee of the Competition.
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228 III. Mechanics
229
230 1. Division Manuscript Screening
231 a. Interested participants may submit one (1) entry per grade level.
232 b. Entries submitted for one level may not be submitted in another grade level.
233 c. Only one writer is allowed in each story.
234 d. There shall be no editor or auxiliary development team at this level of the Competition.
235 e. The Division Technical Working Committee (TWC), as approved by the Division Management
236 Committee, has the autonomy to conduct activities relevant to the conduct of this level of the
237 competition (e.g., campaign drive, training, submission of entries, the conduct of district-level
238 screening, and awarding ceremonies for winners).
239 f. The Division Screening Committee (SC) as facilitated by the Division TWC, shall select the best
240 three (3) manuscripts per grade level. In cases of a tie, the head of the Division SC shall determine
241 the final list of winners.
242 g. Non-winning entries may be subjected to quality assurance for possible illustration and/or
243 uploading to the DepEd Learning Resource Portal by the Division LRMS.
244 h. Certificate of Recognition shall be issued to the winners, while a Certificate of Participation shall
245 be given to all writers of participating entries compliant with the rules of the Competition.
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247 2. Division Manuscript Illustration
248 a. The best three (3) winning stories per grade level shall be illustrated through any of the following
249 options:
250 Option 1: Division Contest on Manuscript Illustration
251 Option 2: Illustration by illustrators within the same division, chosen and managed by winning
252 writers
253 Option 3: Illustration by illustrators chosen and managed by the Division TWC
254 b. Illustrators may submit up to two (2) entries, regardless of grade level.
255 c. There shall only be one illustrator per story.
256 d. Only one layout artist may be added as an auxiliary member of the development team.
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258 3. Judging at the Regional Level
259 a. Only the best three (3) storybooks per grade level officially endorsed by the Division TWCs are
260 considered official entries in this level of the Competition.
261 b. The Regional TWC shall screen the entries in terms of compliance with the standards,
262 specifications, and mechanics of the Competition.
263 c. The Regional SC, as facilitated by the Regional TWC, shall select the best three (3) storybooks
264 per grade level. In cases of a tie, the head of the Regional SC shall determine the final list of
265 winners.

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266 d. Certificate of Recognition shall be issued to the winners, while a Certificate of Participation shall
267 be given to all writers of participating entries compliant with the rules of the Competition.
268 e. Non-winning storybooks may be subjected to quality assurance for possible uploading to the
269 DepEd LR Portal by the Regional LRMS.
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271 4. Transmittal to the National Technical Working Committee
272 a. The Regional TWC shall prepare the following for official transmittal:
273  Five (5) printed final copies of the winning storybooks per title
274  Official Entry Forms of writers and illustrators duly accomplished
275  One (1) flash drive containing the PDF and editable copies of the storybooks
276  Duly signed Competition Reports
277  Composition on Committees in the Division and Regional Levels
278 b. Printing through commercial printing presses or professional printers is not recommended.
279 Personal printers or printers readily available at home and in offices may be used.
280 c. Any type of durable binding may be used (e.g., saddle stitch, smyth sewn, perfect, or glued).
281 d. Transmittal to the National TWC shall be through the fastest courier service available, with a
282 date stamp reflecting the deadline or prior.
283 e. An option to transmit by personal submission may be communicated to the National TWC, ad
284 may only be accepted from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on the last day of submission.
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286 5. Judging at the National Level
287 a. The national TWC shall code all submitted entries to adhere to blind screening.
288 b. An elimination round shall be conducted by the National TWC. Such shall be limited to
289 checking compliance to competition mechanics and technical standards.
290 c. Members of the National SC shall select individually their Best 10 entries to present to the
291 panel.
292 d. Entries selected by at least two (2) members of the National SC shall be considered finalists.
293 These finalists shall be called ReadEx Picks and are exhibited during the Reading Exhibit, an
294 activity concurrent with the Storybook Recognition Rites.
295 e. All members of the National SC may lobby the inclusion of their Best 10 entries to the ReadEx
296 Picks provided the majority of the panel agrees.
297 f. All ReadEx Picks are considered for the final deliberations for the Best 5 storybooks per grade
298 level.
299 g. The National SC shall determine the Best Illustrator among the illustrators of the Best 5
300 regardless of the ranking of their winnings storybooks. All the other four winning illustrators
301 shall receive an Illustrator’s Prize.
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303 IV. Prizes
304
305 The following are the cash prizes for Category 1:
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Writer Illustrator
Rank 1 P35,000 P35,000
Rank 2 P30,000
Rank 3 P25,000
Rank 4 P20,000
Rank 5 P15,000
Illustrator’s Prize P25,000
ReadEx Picks P5,000 P5,000
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309 Enclosure 3
310 Date of Receipt:
311
312 GAWAD TEODORA ALONSO 2023 Received by:
313 5th National Competition on Storybook Writing
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315 Category 1: Storybooks for Young Readers
316 OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
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318 I. PERSONAL INFORMATION
319
320 By filling out this form, you are hereby authorizing the Department of Education through the Bureau of Learning Resources
321 to collect information as follows, guided by the Data Privacy Act of 2012. This process is required to operate and manage the
322 conduct of the Gawad Teodora Alonso 2023 (5th National Competition on Storybook Writing).
323
WRITER ILLUSTRATOR LAYOUT ARTIST

NAME: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Age and Date of Birth: _____ ____________________________ Gender: __________________ Civil Status: _____________________________

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325 II. CONTACT DETAILS
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327
328 Mobile Number: ___________________ STORIES SUBMITTED
329 Landline (if applicable): ______________ Title Grade Level
330 Address: _______________________________________________
331 Email: _________________________________________________
332 1. ______________________ _____
333 Name of School/Office: ___________________________________
334 Address of School/Office: _________________________________ 2. ______________________ _____
335 District and Division: _____________________________________
336 Position and/or Assigned Grade Level: _______________________
337 Designation (if applicable): _________________________________ 3. ______________________ _____
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339 Name of Immediate Head: _________________________________
340 Contact Number of School or Immediate Head: _________________
341 Designation of Immediate Head: _____________________________
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343
344 III. ASSIGNMENT OF RIGHTS
345
346 I solemnly swear on my honor that the stories submitted are my original creations and are not copied
347 and plagiarized from any existing learning and reading resources in any government, non-government,
348 private, or commercial entities. I am fully aware of the consequences and penalties that may be imposed
349 upon me should this material be proven plagiarized, copied, imitated, or infringing the copyright of
350 existing authors under existing laws, rules, and regulations. I, therefore, affix my signature and that of
351 my immediate head to attest to the accuracy and truthfulness of this Entry Form.
352
353 I declare that I have read and have accepted the rules of this competition. I hereby grant the Department
354 of Education non-exclusive and concurrent right to exercise copyright and other intellectual property
355 rights, including storage, derivation, and distribution, provided that I be perpetually listed as the main
356 creator of the Work.
357
358 Signed this ____ day of _____________, 2023.
359
360
361 ______________________________________________ ________________________________________
362 Printed Name and Signature of Writer Printed Name and Signature of Immediate Head
363 Date Signed: ___________________ Date Signed: _____________________________
364
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365 Enclosure 4
366
367 GAWAD TEODORA ALONSO 2023
368 5th National Competition on Storybook Writing
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370 Mechanics and Qualifications for Category 2
371 STORIES FOR BEGINNING READERS
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373
374 I. Description
375
376 This category is aimed at the production of children’s stories addressing one or a combination of the learning
377 competencies of the 2023 Revised Curriculum for Grades 1, 2, and 3.
378
379 II. Qualifications
380
381 This category is open to all full-time teachers in the private and non-DepEd schools teaching basic education,
382 with no teaching load at the college or undergraduate level, and with no membership in the Division and Regional
383 Screening Committees.
384
385 III. Mechanics
386
387 1. Judging at the Division Level
388 a. Interested participants may submit one (1) entry per grade level.
389 b. Entries submitted for one level may not be submitted in another grade level.
390 c. Only one writer is allowed in each story.
391 d. There shall be no editor or auxiliary development team at this level of the Competition.
392 e. The Division Technical Working Committee (TWC), as approved by the Division Management
393 Committee, has the autonomy to conduct activities relevant to the conduct of this level of the
394 competition (e.g., campaign drive, training, submission of entries, the conduct of district-level
395 screening, and awarding ceremonies for winners).
396 f. The Division Screening Committee (SC) as facilitated by the Division TWC, shall select the best
397 three (3) manuscripts per grade level. In cases of a tie, the head of the Division SC shall determine
398 the final list of winners.
399 g. Non-winning entries may be subjected to quality assurance for possible illustration and/or
400 uploading to the DepEd Learning Resource Portal by the Division LRMS.
401 h. Certificate of Recognition shall be issued to the winners, while a Certificate of Participation shall
402 be given to all writers of participating entries compliant with the rules of the Competition.
403
404 2. Judging at the Regional Level
405 a. Only the best three (3) storybooks per grade level officially endorsed by the Division TWCs are
406 considered official entries in this level of the Competition.
407 b. The Regional TWC shall screen the entries in terms of compliance with the standards,
408 specifications, and mechanics of the Competition.
409 c. The Regional SC, as facilitated by the Regional TWC, shall select the best three (3) storybooks
410 per grade level. In cases of a tie, the head of the Regional SC shall determine the final list of
411 winners.
412 d. Certificate of Recognition shall be issued to the winners, while a Certificate of Participation shall
413 be given to all writers of participating entries compliant with the rules of the Competition.
414 e. Non-winning storybooks may be subjected to quality assurance for possible uploading to the
415 DepEd LR Portal by the Regional LRMS.
416
417 3. Transmittal to the National Technical Working Committee
418 a. The Regional TWC shall prepare the following for official transmittal:
419  Five (5) printed final copies of the winning stories per title
420  Official Entry Forms of writers duly accomplished
421  One (1) flash drive containing the PDF and editable copies of the storybooks
422  Duly signed Competition Reports
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423  Composition on Committees in the Division and Regional Levels
424 b. Transmittal to the National TWC shall be through the fastest courier service available, with a
425 date stamp reflecting the deadline or prior.
426 c. An option to transmit by personal submission may be communicated to the National TWC, ad
427 may only be accepted from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on the last day of submission.
428
429 4. Judging at the National Level
430 a. The national TWC shall code all submitted entries to adhere to blind screening.
431 b. An elimination round shall be conducted by the National TWC. Such shall be limited to
432 checking compliance to competition mechanics and technical standards.
433 c. The National SC shall determine the Best Five (5) stories per grade level based on the set
434 criteria.
435 d. A final deliberation shall be conducted to determine the Best Story per grade level. All other
436
437 IV. Prizes
438
439 The following are the cash prizes for Category 2:
440
Writer
Best Story P15,000
ReadEx Picks P10,000
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443 Enclosure 5
444 Date of Receipt:
445
446 GAWAD TEODORA ALONSO 2023 Received by:
447 5th National Competition on Storybook Writing
448
449 Category 2: Stories for Beginning Readers
450 OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
451
452 I. PERSONAL INFORMATION
453
454 By filling out this form, you are hereby authorizing the Department of Education through the Bureau of Learning Resources
455 to collect information as follows, guided by the Data Privacy Act of 2012. This process is required to operate and manage the
456 conduct of the Gawad Teodora Alonso 2023 (5th National Competition on Storybook Writing).
457

NAME: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Age and Date of Birth: _____ ____________________________ Gender: __________________ Civil Status: _____________________________

458
459 II. CONTACT DETAILS
460
461
462 Mobile Number: ___________________ STORIES SUBMITTED
463 Landline (if applicable): ______________ Title Grade Level
464 Address: _______________________________________________
465 Email: _________________________________________________
466 1. ______________________ _____
467 Name of School/Office: ___________________________________
468 Address of School/Office: _________________________________ 2. ______________________ _____
469 District and Division: _____________________________________
470 Position and/or Assigned Grade Level: _______________________
471 Designation (if applicable): _________________________________ 3. ______________________ _____
472
473 Name of Immediate Head: _________________________________
474 Contact Number of School or Immediate Head: _________________
475 Designation of Immediate Head: _____________________________
476
477
478 III. ASSIGNMENT OF RIGHTS
479
480 I solemnly swear on my honor that the stories submitted are my original creations and are not copied
481 and plagiarized from any existing learning and reading resources in any government, non-government,
482 private, or commercial entities. I am fully aware of the consequences and penalties that may be imposed
483 upon me should this material be proven plagiarized, copied, imitated, or infringing the copyright of
484 existing authors under existing laws, rules, and regulations. I, therefore, affix my signature and that of
485 my immediate head to attest to the accuracy and truthfulness of this Entry Form.
486
487 I declare that I have read and have accepted the rules of this competition. I hereby grant the Department
488 of Education non-exclusive and concurrent right to exercise copyright and other intellectual property
489 rights, including storage, derivation, and distribution, provided that I be perpetually listed as the main
490 creator of the Work.
491
492 Signed this ____ day of _____________, 2023.
493
494
495 ______________________________________________
496 Printed Name and Signature of Writer
497 Date Signed: ___________________
498
499
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500 IV. ADMINISTRATOR’S CONFORME
501
502 I am affixing my signature herein to attest to the veracity of the following information, in compliance with the
503 Official Guidelines and Mechanics of the Gawad Teodora Alonso 2023 (5th National Competition on Storybook
504 Writing):
505
506 (1) The personal information and contact details of the writer reflected in this Entry Form are correct.
507 (2) The participating writer is a full-time classroom teacher in this institution.
508 (3) The participating writer has no teaching load at the undergraduate or graduate levels.
509
510 Verification of the above details is based on official records of this institution.
511
512
513 ______________________________________
514 Printed Name and Signature of School Administrator
515 Date Signed: __________________________________
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520 Enclosure 6
521
522 GAWAD TEODORA ALONSO 2023
523 5th National Competition on Storybook Writing
524
525 Mechanics and Qualifications for Category 3
526 STORYBOOKS FOR EMERGENT READERS
527
528
529 I. Description
530
531 This category is aimed at the production of wordless storybooks as a Kindergarten learning experience, addressing
532 one or a combination of learning competencies for Kindergarten.
533
534 II. Qualifications
535
536 This category is open to all DepEd teaching and non-teaching personnel with permanent status and with no
537 membership in any committee of the Competition.
538
539 III. Mechanics
540
541 1. Judging at the Division Level
542
543 a. Interested participants may submit only one (1) entry for this category.
544 b. Only one (1) creator is allowed per storybook, serving as both the writer and illustrator of the
545 same.
546 c. There shall be no editor or auxiliary development team at this level of the Competition.
547 d. The Division Technical Working Committee (TWC), as approved by the Division Management
548 Committee, has the autonomy to conduct activities relevant to the conduct of this level of the
549 competition (e.g., campaign drive, training, submission of entries, the conduct of district-level
550 screening, and awarding ceremonies for winners).
551 e. The Division Screening Committee (SC) as facilitated by the Division TWC, shall select the best
552 three (3) manuscripts per grade level. In cases of a tie, the head of the Division SC shall determine
553 the final list of winners.
554 f. Non-winning entries may be subjected to quality assurance for possible illustration and/or
555 uploading to the DepEd Learning Resource Portal by the Division LRMS.
556 g. Certificate of Recognition shall be issued to the winners, while a Certificate of Participation shall
557 be given to all writers of participating entries compliant with the rules of the Competition.
558 h. All wordless storybooks, along with competition reports, shall be transmitted to the Regional
559 TWC for the next phase of the Competition.
560
561 2. Judging at the Regional Level
562 a. Only the best three (3) storybooks per grade level officially endorsed by the Division TWCs are
563 considered official entries in this level of the Competition.
564 b. The Regional TWC shall screen the entries in terms of compliance with the standards,
565 specifications, and mechanics of the Competition.
566 c. The Regional SC, as facilitated by the Regional TWC, shall select the best three (3) storybooks
567 per grade level. In cases of a tie, the head of the Regional SC shall determine the final list of
568 winners.
569 d. Certificate of Recognition shall be issued to the winners, while a Certificate of Participation shall
570 be given to all writers of participating entries compliant with the rules of the Competition.
571 e. Non-winning storybooks may be subjected to quality assurance for possible uploading to the
572 DepEd LR Portal by the Regional LRMS.
573
574 3. Transmittal to the National Technical Working Committee
575 a. The Regional TWC shall prepare the following for official transmittal:
576  Five (5) printed final copies of the winning storybooks per title
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577  Official Entry Forms of writers duly accomplished
578  One (1) flash drive containing the PDF and editable copies of the storybooks
579  Duly signed Competition Reports
580  Composition on Committees in the Division and Regional Levels
581 b. Printing through commercial printing presses or professional printers is not recommended.
582 Personal printers or printers readily available at home and in offices may be used.
583 c. Any type of durable binding may be used (e.g., saddle stitch, smyth sewn, perfect, or glued).
584 d. Transmittal to the National TWC shall be through the fastest courier service available, with a
585 date stamp reflecting the deadline or prior.
586 e. An option to transmit by personal submission may be communicated to the National TWC,
587 ad may only be accepted from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on the last day of submission.
588
589 4. Judging at the National Level
590 a. The National TWC shall code all submitted entries to adhere to blind screening.
591 b. An elimination round shall be conducted by the National TWC. Such shall be limited to
592 checking compliance to competition mechanics and technical standards.
593 c. Members of the National SC shall select individually their Best 10 entries to present to the
594 panel.
595 d. Entries selected by at least two (2) members of the National SC shall be considered finalists.
596 These finalists shall be called ReadEx Picks and are exhibited during the Reading Exhibit, an
597 activity concurrent with the Storybook Recognition Rites.
598 e. All members of the National SC may lobby the inclusion of their Best 10 entries to the
599 ReadEx Picks provided the majority of the panel agrees.
600 f. All ReadEx Picks are considered for the final deliberations for the Best 5 storybooks per
601 grade level.
602
603 IV. Prizes
604
605 The following are the cash prizes for Category 3:
606
Writer
Rank 1 P35,000
Rank 2 P30,000
Rank 3 P25,000
Rank 4 P20,000
Rank 5 P15,000
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609 Enclosure 7
610 Date of Receipt:
611
612 GAWAD TEODORA ALONSO 2023 Received by:
613 5th National Competition on Storybook Writing
614
615 Category 3: Storybooks for Emergent Readers
616 OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
617
618 I. PERSONAL INFORMATION
619
620 By filling out this form, you are hereby authorizing the Department of Education through the Bureau of Learning Resources
621 to collect information as follows, guided by the Data Privacy Act of 2012. This process is required to operate and manage the
622 conduct of the Gawad Teodora Alonso 2023 (5th National Competition on Storybook Writing).
623

NAME: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Age and Date of Birth: _____ ____________________________ Gender: __________________ Civil Status: _____________________________

624
625 II. CONTACT DETAILS
626
627
628 Mobile Number: ___________________ STORY SUBMITTED
629 Landline (if applicable): ______________ Title
630 Address: _______________________________________________
631 Email: _________________________________________________
632 ______________________ _____
633 Name of School/Office: ___________________________________
634 Address of School/Office: _________________________________
635 District and Division: _____________________________________
636 Position and/or Assigned Grade Level: _______________________
637 Designation (if applicable): _________________________________
638
639 Name of Immediate Head: _________________________________
640 Contact Number of School or Immediate Head: _________________
641 Designation of Immediate Head: _____________________________
642
643
644 III. ASSIGNMENT OF RIGHTS
645
646 I solemnly swear on my honor that the stories submitted are my original creations and are not copied
647 and plagiarized from any existing learning and reading resources in any government, non-government,
648 private, or commercial entities. I am fully aware of the consequences and penalties that may be imposed
649 upon me should this material be proven plagiarized, copied, imitated, or infringing the copyright of
650 existing authors under existing laws, rules, and regulations. I, therefore, affix my signature and that of
651 my immediate head to attest to the accuracy and truthfulness of this Entry Form.
652
653 I declare that I have read and have accepted the rules of this competition. I hereby grant the Department
654 of Education non-exclusive and concurrent right to exercise copyright and other intellectual property
655 rights, including storage, derivation, and distribution, provided that I be perpetually listed as the main
656 creator of the Work.
657
658 Signed this ____ day of _____________, 2023.
659
660
661 ______________________________________________ ________________________________________
662 Printed Name and Signature of Writer Printed Name and Signature of Immediate Head
663 Date Signed: ___________________ Date Signed: _____________________________
664
665 Enclosure 8
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667 GAWAD TEODORA ALONSO 2023
668 5th National Competition on Storybook Writing
669
670 Mechanics and Qualifications for Category 4
671 STORIES FOR HABIT AND HOBBY READERS
672
673 I. Description
674
675 This category is aimed at the production of stories for children addressing one or a combination of competencies
676 in the Revised Curriculum for Grades 4, 5, and 6.
677
678 II. Qualifications
679
680 This category is open to all permanent DepEd personnel of the Learning Resource Management Section (LRMS)
681 with at least one year of experience in the official assignment.
682
683 III. Mechanics
684
685 1. The National TWC shall create a pre-registration survey form to be filled out by interested and
686 qualified participants.
687 2. The code generated through pre-registration shall be the only information to be used in the submission
688 of entries. All other identifying marks shall be subject to disqualification of the entry submitted.
689 3. Interested participants may submit one (1) entry per grade level.
690 4. Entries submitted for one level may not be submitted for another grade level.
691 5. Only one writer is allowed in each story. There shall be no editor or auxiliary development team in
692 this category.
693 6. All submissions shall be through an online survey form (e.g., Google Form), to be announced by the
694 Bureau of Learning Resources.
695 7. Members of the National TWC shall serve as members of the National SC but are only limited to
696 conformance with competition mechanics, technical standards, the substantiality of learning
697 competencies reflected and addressed, and overall literary value.
698 8. The National SC shall select the best five (5) stories per grade level.
699 9. Only one story is considered the Best Children’s Story per grade level, with all other four as ReadEx
700 Picks.
701
702 IV. Prizes
703
704 The following are the cash prizes for Category 4:
705
Writer
Best Story P15,000
ReadEx Picks P10,000
706
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708 Enclosure 9
709
710 GAWAD TEODORA ALONSO 2023
711 5th National Competition on Storybook Writing
712
713 Mechanics and Qualifications for Category 5
714 STORIES FOR YOUNG READERS
715
716 I. Description
717
718 This non-competitive category is aimed at the collection of engaging stories for young readers aged 9 to 12,
719 intended for compilation, transformation to multimedia, or other creative purposes. Stories created for this
720 category shall be anchored on any component of the DepEd MATATAG Agenda.
721
722 II. Qualifications
723
724 This category is open to basic education leaders occupying third-level position, in active support to the initiatives
725 of a healthy reading community and of the components of DepEd MATATAG Agenda.
726
727 III. Mechanics
728
729 1. Interested participants may submit one (1) entry per grade level.
730 2. Entries submitted for one level may not be submitted for another grade level.
731 3. Only one writer is allowed in each story. There shall be no editor or auxiliary development team in
732 this category.
733 4. All submissions shall be through an online survey form (e.g., Google Form), to be announced by the
734 Bureau of Learning Resources.
735 5. The National Screening Committee (SC), composed of decorated children’s book writers and literary
736 experts and academics, shall determine an indefinite number of stories to be included in the final list.
737 6. All stories included in the final list shall be part of a special edition of the Kaban ng mga Kuwento Ng
738 Bayan Ko, a series of children’s story compilations.
739
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743
744 GAWAD TEODORA ALONSO 2023
745 5th National Competition on Storybook Writing
746
747 Mechanics and Qualifications for Category 6
748 STORIES FOR YOUNG READERS BY YOUNG WRITERS
749
750 I. Description
751
752 This category is aimed at the production of stories for children addressing one or a combination of competencies
753 in the Revised Curriculum for Grades 4, 5, and 6.
754
755 II. Qualifications
756
757 This category is open to all learners from Grades 4 to 12 in any DepEd basic education school. Only the
758 participants with consent from parents or legal guardian are allowed to participate.
759
760 III. Mechanics
761
762 1. The National TWC shall create a pre-registration survey form to be filled out by interested and
763 qualified participants.
764 2. The code generated through pre-registration shall be the only information to be used in the submission
765 of entries. All other identifying marks shall be subject to disqualification of the entry submitted.
766 3. Interested participants may submit one (1) entry per grade level.
767 4. Entries submitted for one level may not be submitted for another grade level.
768 5. Only one writer is allowed in each story. There shall be no editor or auxiliary development team in
769 this category.
770 6. All submissions shall be through an online survey form (e.g., Google Form), to be announced by the
771 Bureau of Learning Resources.
772 7. Members of the National TWC shall serve as members of the National SC but are only limited to
773 conformance with competition mechanics, technical standards, the substantiality of learning
774 competencies reflected and addressed, and overall literary value.
775 8. The National SC shall select the best five (5) stories. An option to include runners-up may be
776 considered, depending on the volume of submissions.
777
778 IV. Coaching
779 1. A writing coach is required in this category. Only one permanent teacher or non-teaching personnel
780 within the same school as the learner’s is permitted.
781 2. Coaching shall be limited to assistance to technicalities in the participation to the Gawad Teodora
782 Alonso 2023 (e.g., filling out registration forms and entry forms, submission to the secretariat, and
783 compliance to competition rules.)
784 3. Actions that contribute to the enhancement of the story, such as editing, revising, and directing, are
785 not allowed. The full honor and ownership of the story shall be with the participating learner.
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789
790 GAWAD TEODORA ALONSO 2023
791 5th National Competition on Storybook Writing
792
793 CRITERIA FOR JUDGING
794
795
796 MANUSCRIPT SCREENING
Criteria Factors Percentage

Concept Originality and local flavor 20%

Storytelling Style Artistic presentation, use of the literary device (idioms,
figures of speech, etc.), appropriate tone of the story,
- Plot and pacing story progression (three-act, framing, etc.), 40%
- Characterization unpredictability, conflict presentation and resolution,
- Dialog utilization of character, effective use of dialog (as needed)

Development of the Theme Clarity of the theme, effective presentation, and

25%
and Learning Competency treatment of competency, appropriateness to grade level

Spelling, punctuation, grammar, usage, orthographic

Presentation Standards 15%
compliance, styling
797

798 MANUSCRIPT ILLUSTRATION AND WORDLESS STORYBOOK

Criteria Factors Percentage

Appropriateness of the Purpose, intent, message 40%

Illustration
Media/mode of Presentation Use of appropriate media for the story 15%
Technique and Skill Expertise, consistency, etc. 25%
Viewer Reception/Overall Use of elements and principles of art 20%
Design and Artistic
Composition
799

800 STORYBOOK PACKAGE

Criteria Factors Percentage

Text Concept/Premise 50%

Storytelling Style
Plot and Pacing
Characterization and/or Dialog
Development of the Theme
Development of Learning Competency
Presentation Standards
Art Appropriateness of the Illustration 50%
Media/Mode of Presentation
Technique and Skill
Viewer Reception/Overall Design and Artistic
Composition
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803 Enclosure 12
804
805 GAWAD TEODORA ALONSO 2023
806 5th National Competition on Storybook Writing
807
808 GUIDELINES ON THE TREATMENT OF SOCIAL CONTENT
809
810
811 In pursuit of quality learning resources which communicate and are reflective of the core values of the
812 Department, the Bureau of Learning Resources has formulated the following standards and guidelines organized
813 according to key themes that develop in learners, national consciousness, ecological and social justice and
814 responsibility, inclusiveness, and lifelong learning among others:

815 The Philippine Nation and Society

816 Quality learning resources should ensure the cultivation, enrichment, and dynamic evolution of the country’s
817 cultures that subsequently strengthen national consciousness among learners and fortify their historical and
818 moral fiber of being true Filipinos. Learning resources should promote among learners the idea that being
819 Filipino is a shared national identity that gives a sense of belongingness and a source of knowledge and pride
820 even as we are citizens of the world.
821 To achieve its purpose, the learning resources must:
822 1. Depict national symbols and institutions in contexts that promote respect for their meanings.
823 2. Foster a sense of justice and obedience to and respect for the Constitution and the law.
824 3. Maximize the use of illustrations and photographs depicting the diversity of Philippine settings and
825 environments (e.g., local communities, local objects, flora, and fauna endemic to the Philippines)
826 4. Highlight the diversity of Philippine cultural communities, including Indigenous Cultural Communities
827 (ICCs).
828 5. Depict expression of Philippine cultures – technologies, inventions, games, dances, songs, literature, dress,
829 food, festivals, celebrations, practices, customs, and others.
830 6. Show community settings that feature a mix of rural, sub-urban, and urban situations without stereotyping
831 any of them.
832 7. Refrain from giving importance and attention to popularized fads, transitory personages and events, and
833 untested theories or views.
834 8. Include foreign products, practices, and values only as needed and appropriate to the competencies being
835 covered. When included, these foreign products must be featured in ways that do not prejudice Philippine
836 products, practices, and values.

837 Citizenship and Social Responsibility

838 Learning resources should reinforce one’s belongingness and being a citizen of the Philippines, vested with the
839 rights, privileges and duties/ responsibilities. As Filipino citizens, the learners must be aware of their duties and
840 responsibilities to be able to contribute to the achievement of national development. These shall:
841 1. Encourage participative and responsible citizenship.
842 2. Promote in learners, respect, and a positive attitude towards persons with disability by highlighting their
843 potential and capabilities, not their limitations.
844 3. Foster attitudes of inclusivity, acceptance, understanding, and appreciation for diverse cultures, sectors, and
845 groups in society.
846 4. Depict contributions of individuals and ethnic groups in the country, religious and sectoral groups that
847 promote the common good of the community and the larger society.
848 5. Avoid the depiction of physical, sexual, verbal, and mental abuse of adults and children as well as violent
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850 6. Respect for Ownership (in relation to Intellectual Property Rights)
851 7. Uphold the confidentiality and privacy of all data and information as required under the Data Privacy Act
852 of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173).
853 8. Avoid commercialization, endorsements and accreditation of goods and services

854 Individuals and Social Identity

855 Individual identity refers to the particular qualities, attributes, principles, and/or beliefs that makes a person or
856 group different from others. This may include aspects of our life that and individual has no control over, such as
857 where we grew up or the color of one’s skin; as well as choices made in life, such as how time is managed and
858 what we believe in.
859 On the other hand, social identity can provide people with a sense of valuing one’s belonging to a certain group
860 and a framework for socializing, which can influence one’s behavior. Social identity also refers to how we
861 identify ourselves in relation to others according to what we have in common.
862 To promote individual and social identity, learning resources should:
863 1. Depict the ethnic, physical, mental, religious, cultural and socio-economic diversity of individuals and
864 their circumstances in society, and promote sensitivity to and respect for the dignity and equal treatment
865 of all.
866 2. Involve all races and ethnicities, religions, economic classes, sexual orientations, and gender identities
867 including lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender, queer, intersex, asexual (LGBTQIA) in all social
868 activities, events, and gatherings.
869 3. Avoid views or opinions that highlight stereotypes and encourage cultural, moral, and social insensitivities
870 against particular social classes, gender groups, sexual preferences, ethnicities, regions of origin, levels of
871 ability, political affiliations, cultural or religious groups.
872 4. Avoid bias, prejudice, and stereotyping of various genders in the depiction of behaviors, home and family
873 roles, professions, occupations, and contributions to society.

874 Social Institutions

875 The family, religious/faith groups, work institutions and commercial entities are social institutions that provide
876 structures and mechanisms of order and cooperation that govern the behaviors of its members. It is composed
877 of systems of behavioral and relationship patterns that are densely interwoven and enduring, and function across
878 an entire society. They order and structure the behavior of individuals and groups by means of their normative
879 character. Learning resources orient learners to be active members of social institutions when these:
880 Family
881 1. Show respect for different family patterns (nuclear, extended, with a single parent, or with two parents,
882 etc.).
883 2. Promote responsible parenthood Examples:
884 Religious / Faith Groups
885 3. Use religious references, symbols, celebrations, and language free of biases.
886 4. Ensure that any reference to a religious group is appropriate, accurate, and authentic in relation to the
887 setting and/or period of history in which they are presented. Examples:
888 Work Institutions
889 5. Present and promote a balanced and just relationship between workers and managers.
890 6. Show workers of various professions and public servants and their contribution to the development
891 or growth of their communities or of the country.
892 Commercial Entities
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893 7. Avoid using commercial brand names and corporate logos
894 8. Avoid incorporating any form of commercial solicitation and advertising
895 Gender
896 Gender sensitive learning resources also consider the political, economic, social, and cultural factors underlying
897 gender-based discrimination and socialization of men and women into certain opportunities. To this end,
898 learning resources should:
899 1. Refrain from differentiating, either explicitly or implicitly, the capability of males and females.
900 2. Depict gender and sexuality as an aspect of one’s personhood in positive ways and maintain equal
901 treatment of gender roles regardless of age, ethnic background, economic status, special needs,
902 religious affiliations, sexual preference, occupations, and contributions.
903 3. Avoid sexist language; use gender-free or gender-fair language.

904 Media, Technology, and Communication

905 The recent decades have seen major strides in the development of media and communication technologies. The
906 advent of the worldwide web has had major impacts on the lives of everyone. A high percentage of learners are
907 already embracing the world of media and communication technology. Hence, appropriate digital or non-print
908 learning resources are needed for effective and efficient use.
909 The K to 12 Curriculum promotes the development of information and media literacy skills among the 21st
910 century learners.
911 Therefore, the learning resources provided must be learning opportunities that leads them to:
912 1. Portray Ethical Media Practice
913 2. Demonstrate the importance of using different forms of media as a means of communication and
914 expression of ideas.
915 3. Highlight technological innovations as products of human ingenuity.
916 4. Depict responsible, safe, and secure use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT).
917 5. Promote positive and desirable attitudes towards ICT and its use.

918 Health, Nutrition and Wellness

919 This theme focuses on the various aspects of health, nutrition and wellness that would make learning resources
920 responsive to the holistic development of individual’s emotional, mental, moral, physical, social, and spiritual
921 dimensions to achieve quality life.
922 Therefore, K to 12 learning resources must be developed to:
923 1. Promote and support personal health habits, physical fitness activities and practices.
924 2. Promote proper nutrition through healthy diets and positive eating behaviors that provide healthy
925 eating environment for children and adolescents.
926 3. Discourage the use of tobacco, e-cigarettes, vape, alcohol, restricted drugs (e.g. narcotics) and other
927 addictive substances.
928 4. Emphasize health concerns during puberty and adolescence with focus on personal health and the
929 development of self-management skills in coping with life’s changes.
930 5. Promote the development and adoption of health programs in preventing and controlling diseases
931 and disorders.
932 6. Encourage application of consumer knowledge and skills in the effective evaluation, selection and use
933 of health information, products, and services.

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934 Environment
935 The Earth is not simply a warehouse of resources to serve human needs but also an integrated, interdependent
936 functioning system upon which all life forms depend for survival. Failure of one sub-system will affect other
937 sub-systems the ecology and other systems and would eventually threaten the subsistence of human beings and
938 communities. It is necessary for everyone especially the learners to treat the natural environment with love and
939 respect through learning resources which aim to:
940 1. Portray lifestyles that contribute towards reducing the impact of climate change through proper
941 segregation and waste management.
942 2. Portray efforts to conserve and care for the country's natural resources and protect the well-being of
943 the environment.
944 3. Advocate the sustainability of aquatic life and resources.
945 4. Promote lifestyles/ practices that advocate proper land resource management to effectively safeguard
946 the environment and protect the rights of affected communities including IPs.
947 5. Portray efforts that regulate, restrict, or prohibit the importation, manufacture, processing, sale,
948 distribution, use and disposal of chemical substances and mixtures which cause risk and/ or injury to
949 health or the environment.
950 6. Present practices on humane treatment of and respect for all life forms.

951 Safety and Security

952 Promoting safety and security consciousness is important in crafting learning resources. This makes learners
953 aware of the need to secure all elements that, given particular conditions, may be at risk such as humans,
954 animals, and the environment, and to reduce the personal level of risk to hazards or disasters. Rather than being
955 mere recipients of assistance, everyone must be taught to take a proactive role in managing various risks,
956 hazards or disasters to ensure the safety and security of all. Likewise, the learning materials must then share
957 information that would engage learners to prepare for situations of emergency. These can be cultivated among
958 learners if learning resources:
959 1. Promote disaster-risk management and preparedness before, during and after a disaster.
960 2. Promote awareness on hazards and risks that may occur in school and other places.
961 3. Inculcate values such as concern and care for all in times of emergencies or hazards.
962 4. Instill the right attitude and appropriate action such as protection or self- defense in facing any life
963 threatening situations.
964 5. Encourage use of locally available and affordable resources that could be maximized to the greatest
965 advantage in times of disasters.
966 6. Show the importance of collaborating and getting information from authorized sources.
967 7. Endorse safety programs, procedures, and services to prevent accidents and injuries.
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970
971 GAWAD TEODORA ALONSO 2023
972 5th National Competition on Storybook Writing
973
974 COMMITTEES OF THE PROGRAM
975
976
Technical Working
Management Committee Screening Committee
Committee
 Oversees the conduct of  Plans out programs, projects,  Selects the best manuscripts
activities and activities, and their calendar and/or storybooks submitted
of implementation
 Approves plans, calendar of  Upholds the integrity of the
activities, and other  Spearheads the conduct of the Competition by maintaining the
components of the series of activities approved by confidentiality of the judging
Terms of Competition as the Management Committee process and results
Reference recommended by the
Secretariat  Upholds the integrity of the
Competition by maintaining the
 Resolves issues and concerns confidentiality of records and
on the conduct of the exercising fairness in the
Competition treatment of entries and
submissions
 BLR specialists Storybook experts and
Bureau of Learning Resources
 BCD specialists academicians; published and
Atty. Ariz Delson Acay D. Cawilan,  BLD specialists celebrated authors and illustrators;
Director IV book collectors and enthusiasts
 Recipients of Gawad Teodora
IMPORTANT: All members of
Edward C. Jimenez, Director III Alonso as end-user
the Division and Regional Screening
representatives
Composition – Besy C. Agamata, Chief Education Program Committees shall not be invited as
National Specialist
Chairperson: Jejomar C. Alda
members of the National Screening
Co-chairperson: Marietta C. Publico Committee.
Head, Category 1: Sharon B. Buti Screening Committee for Categories
Head, Category 2: Meriam Lepasana
Head, Category 3: Jason O. Villena
4 and 5 includes members of the
Head, Special Categories: Ryan T. National TWC
Lactaotao
2.
 RD  LRMS Required members:
 ARD  Author and/or illustrator of
 CLMD Chief storybook
 Teacher of Key Stage 1 (for
Manuscript and Wordless
Categories) and Key Stage 2 (for
Storybook Category) from a non-
Composition –
winning division
Regional
 Reading specialist/s
 Learning area specialist/s
Optional members:
(1) Non-DepEd academician
specializing in reading
(2) Enthusiast or collector of
storybooks
 SDS  LRMS Required members:
 ASDS  Teacher of Key Stage 1 (for
 CID Chief Manuscript and Wordless
Categories) and Key Stage 2 (for
Storybook Category) from a non-
participating school or district
Composition –  Reading specialist/s
Division  Learning area specialist/s
Optional members:
 Author and/or illustrator of
storybook
 Non-DepEd academician
specializing in reading enthusiast
or collector of storybooks

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