Digital 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 that will be hold online using social media platform such as Google Meet and FB Live.
Mechanics:
- The contest is open to all institutes (SHS, …). It is encouraged that each institute provide 1-2 participants only. It is up to their discretion to choose the 2 participants who will represent their institute.
- The contestant shall choose his/her declamation piece. It shall strictly be declamation, not dramatic monologue.
- The piece shall be delivered with 3-5 minutes. Every excess of 30 seconds shall be one point deduction.
- Attire and/or props should be appropriate to the piece.
- Coaches should send a copy of the declamation piece to the committee 2 days before the contest. The piece will be given to the judges for reference.
- Coaches and participants should make sure that their setup/location is well-lit and free from distraction or noise that may affect their performance and judging.
- The decision of the board of judges is final.
CRITERIA
The criteria for judging will be as follows:
| Criteria | Description | Percentage |
| Overall Interpretation | The student declaimer demonstrates mastery of the piece through expressive interpretation and provides the audience with a direct experience of the masterfully crafted literature. |
40% |
| Vocal Aspects | The student declaimer employs vocal effects such as varying tone, pitch, volume, and others to reinforce powerful interpretation of the piece. |
40% |
| Costume and Props | The student declaimer wears a costume and uses props required in the development of the presented discourse. |
10% |
| Judges Impact | The student declaimer succeeds in engaging the judges in the experience through communicative approach. |
10% |
AWARD
There will be five (5) winners to be announced and they will receive the following:
- 1st Prize – 3,000 + E-Certificates
- 2nd Prize – 2,000 + E-Certificates
- 3rd Prize – 1,000 + E-Certificates
- Two (2) Consolation Prizes – 500 pesos each + E-Certificates
