Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region IV – A CALABARZON
Division of Rizal
District of Cainta II
SAN JUAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL UNIT 1

School Memorandum
No. ___ s. 2023

To: All Teachers

From: ALMA R. ARANDED

Principal I

Noted: MAGNO R. ABUEME

District Supervisor

Topic: 2023 Literacy Month Celebration

Date: October 26, 2023

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2023 SCHOOL ENGLISH FESTIVAL OF TALENTS

1. In celebration of the Literacy Month, San Juan Elementary School Unit 1 will conduct
the 2023 School English Festival of Talents which shall be held from November 1-30,
2023.

2. The activity aims to:

 Promote love for reading among learners;

 Enhance learners’ vocabulary skills, word usage and pronunciation;

 Provide opportunity for the learners to build their self confidence

 Showcase their talents in using the English language and reading

competence

 Develop competence in grammar and reading comprehension

 Emphasize the importance of English language

3. The different ACTIVITIES / CONTESTS to be judged are as follow:

 Character Parade
 Poem Recitation
 Spelling Bee
  Story Telling
 Reading Interpretation
 Choral Speaking

4. The schedule or matrix of this school activity is hereto attached for your guidance;

5. Immediate dissemination of the content of this Memorandum is earnestly desired.

Enclosure no. 1 to School Memorandum No. ___ s. 2023

2023 SCHOOL ENGLISH FESTIVAL OF TALENTS

Executive Committee
Chairman ………………………………………………. ALMA R. ARANDED
Principal I

Co – Chairman ……………………………………….. LIZA JANE P. CRUZ

School English Coordinator

Members ……………………………………………… LILIBETH T. BINUYA

School OIC
All Grade Leaders

Working Committees
 Organize the proper sequence of
Parade All Teachers all the participants
 Ensure the safety of all the
participants in the parade
 Prepare the program and see to it
Program Grade 3 Teachers that it is executed accordingly
 Distribute the program / invitations
to the concerned personalities
 Prepare the list of registrants
Registration Kinder Teachers  Prepare the registration form
 In-charge of the registration
process
 Make sure that all the participants
have signed in the registration form
 Coordinate and check on the
Physical Grade 1 Teachers availability of the needed
equipment in the venue like tables
Arrangement and chairs for the judges, etc.
 Design the tarpaulin/stage to be
Decoration Grade 4 Teachers used for the activity
 Prepare the pictorial reports
Documentation/ Grade 2 Teachers  Prepare the narrative report
immediately after the event
Narrative/ Pictorial
 Prepare the certificates for the
Certificates Grade 5 Teachers participants and discussants
 Have them signed by the principal
  Coordinate and check on the
Accommodation & Grade 6 Teachers availability of the needed
Sound System equipment like sound system,
microphones, LCD Projector, etc
 Plan and check the menu
Food Canteen  Assist in the preparation and
distribution of foods to the
participants

Enclosure no. 2 to School Memorandum No. ___ s. 2023

2023 SCHOOL ENGLISH FESTIVAL OF TALENTS

GRADE
DATE ACTIVITIES LEVEL PERSONS IN-CHARGE

November 6 Character Parade All Levels Kinder - Grade 6

Teachers

Kinder – Grade Mrs. Alma R. Aranded

3 Mr. Roger C. Florentino
November 6 Best Character Mrs. Ma. Melissa C.
Bearer Kabigting

Grade 4 – 6

Kinder Ms. Jelence Joy

Fernandez
November 17 Poem Recitation Mrs. Jessel Ann S.
Aparato
Mrs. Maricel Cruz

Grade 1 - 2 Mrs. Merlita A. Iquin

Mr. Rommel O.
Gonzaga
Mr. Donald Joseph
Hayo

Mrs. Mylen A. Arnado

November 17 Spelling Bee Grade 3 Ms. Jocelyn A.
Cabaguing
Ms. Mary-Len L. Rentosa

Mrs. Lilibeth T. Binuya

November 22 Reading Grade 4 Mrs. Jessica R. Adlaon
Interpretation Ms. Cecile A. Belen

Mrs. Neriza I. Solidarios

Ms. Priscila N. Gabriel
 Story Telling Ms. Jeremiah DJ.
November 23 Grade 5 Macaraeg

Mrs. Myra C. Garcia

November 24 Choral Speaking Grade 6 Ms. Jay Ann A. Cadizal
Mrs. Bethanie E.
Bagtas

November 27 Awarding All Levels Mrs. Alma R. Aranded

Ceremony All Teachers

Enclosure no. 3 to School Memorandum No. ___ s. 2023

CRITERIA FOR JUDGING

POEM RECITATION

Physical Presence - 30 %
This category evaluates the contestant’s entrance and presence on stage. A strong
performance will be confident, poised and engaging; the contestant will have eye contact, a
relaxed posture and a strong stage presence. It is essential that the he/she announces the title
and poet at the start

Intonation, Pitch and Pace - 30 %

In this category, consider the contestant’s volume, pace, rhythm, intonation, pronunciation,
enunciation and clarity of projection. In a strong performance, all words are pronounced
appropriately and clearly in his / her natural accent and the volume, rhythm and intonation greatly
enhance the recitation. Pacing is appropriate to the poem

Understanding - 40 %
This category is to evaluate whether the student exhibits an understanding of the poem in his
or her recitation. A strong performance relies on a powerful internalization of the poem rather than
distracting dramatic gestures. In a strong performance, the sense of the poem is powerfully and
clearly conveyed to the audience. The contestant displays an interpretation that deepens and
enlivens the poem. Meanings, messages, allusions, irony, tones of voice and other nuances are
captured by the performance.

STORY TELLING

Memory – 30%
The story should not be memorized word for word (unless it is a poem). The story should flow
when told and the person should not have to stop and think of what comes next.

Projection – 20%
The storyteller should project his/her voice so that all can hear. No electronic amplification is
used.

Diction – 30%
The storyteller should enunciate carefully and use his/her voice effectively. Personality The
flavor of the story should be brought out by the storyteller's presentation, i.e., humorous story,
scary story, tall tale.

Poise – 15%
The storyteller should be relaxed in his/her presentation of the story.
Time – 5%
The story must last less than ten (10) minutes.

READING INTERPRETATION

Emotion – 30%
The reader should read the story with the appropriate expression; feelings, gestures, tone of
voice.

Projection – 20%
The reader should project his/her voice so that all can hear. No electronic amplification is
used.

Diction – 30%
The reader should enunciate carefully and use his/her voice effectively. Personality The flavor
of the story should be brought out by the reader’s presentation, i.e., humorous story, scary story,
tall tale.

Poise – 15%
The reader should be relaxed in his/her presentation of the story.

Time – 5%
The story must last less than ten (10) minutes.

CHORAL SPEAKING

Memorization – 25%
Knowledge of material, hesitation, confusion, necessity for prompting

Synchronization/Voice Quality – 25%

Articulation, pronunciation, enunciation, fluency, projection, pitch, vocal quality

Communication – 10%
Eye contact, ability to hold attention, mental rapport with audience

Use of body – 10%

Posture, facial expression, gestures, movement, distracting mannerisms

Interpretation – 30%
Comprehension and proper emphasis, creation of mood, phrasing, contrast, expression,
spiritual or emotional
Enclosure No. 4 to School Memorandum No. ___ s. 2023

PROGRAM
Part I

Nationalistic Song …………………………. Jon-Jon C. Ferrer

Grade 3 Teacher

Prayer ………………………………………. Cecile A. Belen

Grade 3 Teacher

Inspirational Message..……………………. Alma R. Aranded

Principal I

Part II

Awarding Ceremony ……………………………. Priscila N. Gabriel

Best in Costume …………………………

Poem Recitation…………………………

Spelling Bee …………………………….

Intermission………………………………________________

Story Telling……………………………...

Reading Interpretation ……………………………..

Choral Speaking …………………………....

Closing Remarks ………………………….. Lilibeth T. Binuya

School OIC

MS. JOCELYN A. CABAGUING

Emcee