• Event Type : Solo

• Who can participate : Grades 7, 8

• Maximum number of participants in the event  : 20

• Maximum number of participants per school : 2

• Number of rounds : 1

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Event description:

• Participants will ponder on the chosen topic for a given period of time, after picking up their topics from the given lot, then pen down their thoughts into poetry, followed by a lively and engaging presentation

• Preparation time given would be 10 mins; Composition- 15 mins; Presentation-3 mins (10 secs buffer)

• Poems on the chosen topic should be an original creation by the participant

• Participants are not permitted to use props during their performance

• No musical accompaniment or musical instruments may be used when performing, but the poet is allowed to sing, clap, hum, or make noise with the mouth or tap his/her feet

• Unrhyming narrative formula, traditional theatrical devices including shifting voices and tones may be used. Boundaries of the format can be stretched with tap-dancing or beatboxing or using highly choreographed movements.

• The spoken words should not be vulgar/explicit/offensive by any means. The composition must not be derogatory towards any ethnic group, religion or individual. It needs to be appropriate for a school-level event.

• Plagiarising will lead to immediate disqualification

Judging Criteria

• Originality

• Stage presence (confidence, body language, expressions, enthusiasm, style, volume)

• Creativity

• Relevance to the topic

• Rhythm