ICSK EXCELLENCIA – A LITERARY ODYSSEY

DATE : January 6, 2023

Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., including inaugural and valedictory segments

Categories:

Junior: Grades 6, 7, and 8

Senior: Grades 9 and 10
Super Senior: Grades 11 and 12

Contest 1: Spelling Bee Competition (Junior)

Teacher-in-charge: Tasneem (WhatsApp: 66392928)

Contest Description: Participants orally spell words based on their pronunciation.

How to Participate:

Team: Two Members

Word Process: Moderator provides the word, its definition (if needed), and uses it in a
sentence.
Participant's Turn: Spelling aloud within a set time.
Rounds: Spellwell (spelling at the microphone) & Rapid Fire (10 quick questions).
Judgment Criteria:
Accuracy: Correct spelling.
Pronunciation: Clarity in spelling.
Composure: Maintaining calmness under pressure.

Contest 2: Debate Competition (Super Senior)

Teacher in charge: Prasad Nambiar (WhatsApp: 60635039)

Contest Description: Formal argumentative discussions between two teams on a specific

motion or topic.

How to Participate:

Team Formation: Two debaters per school.

Format: Opening statements, rebuttals, and closing arguments.
Judgment Criteria:
Content: Depth of research and logical arguments.
Delivery: Clarity, persuasiveness, and confidence.
Rebuttal: Effectiveness in countering arguments.

Contest 3: Live Reporting (Senior)

Teacher-in-charge: Sreelakshmi (WhatsApp:50567643)
One participant per school

How to Participate:

A 3-minute video clip without voice will be played on the screen.

Participants must sync their reporting with the original reporter's lip movements and
gestures.

Contest 4: Admad Competition (Advertisement Making) (Super Senior)

Teacher in charge: Sujith Krishna (WhatsApp:51615610)

Contest Description: Creating persuasive advertisements for household objects.

How to Participate:

Team: 4 members
Time Limit: 15 minutes offstage for ad creation and 3 minutes max for presentation.
Judgment Criteria:
Creativity: Innovative presentation of the product.
Persuasion: Effectiveness in showcasing utility.
Presentation Quality: Clarity and engagement.

Contest 5: Mobile Micro Movie Contest (Super Senior)

Teacher in charge: Shylesh (WhatsApp:66742404)

Contest Description: Shooting short films on smartphones based on the following

progressive themes

• Global Peace
• Unity
• Universal Brotherhood
• East or West, Home is the best
• Trust- that’s everything
• Family

How to Participate:

Team Composition: 3-6 Members (including actors)

Time Limit: Maximum 7 minutes
Submission Format: MP4, 4K resolution
Judgment Criteria:
Storytelling: Narrative structure and coherence.
Theme Adherence: Alignment with the given theme.
Cinematography: Visual composition and impact.

Contest 6: Elocution Competition (Junior)

Teacher in charge: Sona Sunish (WhatsApp: 60042051)

Contest Description: Participants deliver speeches or recitations on given topics or themes.

How to Participate:

Individual: Participants compete individually.

Time Limit: 3-5 minutes per speech.
Judgment Criteria:
Content: Relevance, coherence, and depth.
Delivery: Articulation, modulation, and engagement.
Impact: Effectiveness and persuasiveness.

Contest 7: Literary Costume Parade (Open to all categories)

Teacher in charge: Shiby Mol (WhatsApp:55783382)

Contest Description: Participants dress up as famous characters from English literature,

showcasing costumes and character portrayal. BGM has to be provided by the participant.

How to Participate:

Individual/Group: One student per school.

Costume Design: Creativity and resemblance to the character.
Duration: 2 minutes maximum
Judgment Criteria:
Creativity: Innovation and resemblance in costume design.
Character Portrayal: Authenticity and engagement.

Contest 8: English Choral Recitation Contest (Junior)

Teacher in charge: Shehnaz (WhatsApp: 97020427)

Contest Description: Teams perform group recitations of poetry or prose.

How to Participate:

Group Composition: 6-8 Members per Group

Performance: Synchronization and expression.
Duration: 5 minutes maximum
Any genre as long as the poem is school-appropriate and age-appropriate.

Judgment Criteria:
Coordination: Synchronization and unity within the group.
Expression: Emotion and clarity in delivery.

Contest 9: Poetry Writing Contest (Junior)

Teacher in charge: Harsha (WhatsApp:65073487)

Contest Description: Participants write original poems based on given themes.

How to Participate:

Individual: Participants compete individually.

Theme Announcement: 48 hours before the competition.
Word Limit: Specified word count for submissions.
Judgment Criteria:
Creativity: Originality and emotional depth.
Adherence to Theme: Relevance to the given theme.
Poetic Quality: Artistry and literary merit.

The following is the link to register for various events. One form per event is required to be
used for registration.

Please contact your English teacher for registration and every information that you need.

The deadline for submission of entries, is 18th of December, 2023.