Event Overview
This section is devoted to all pertinent event information, rules and scoring criteria; as well as online registration for Participants (students), school site coordinators and event volunteers.
Online Registration Required...
IMPORTANT EVENT DATES : Mark Your Calendars!
ELEGIBILITY
- All Oakland students from kindergarten through grade twelve
must be provided the opportunity to participate in competition. - All Entries are to originate from the school site.
- Online Registration Required or faxed entry forms should be signed by the School-Site Oratorical Coordinator and/or Principal.
- No coaching by students, parents, or teachers during the individual or group presentations.
CATEGORIES
1. Original Poetry and Essays (written by student)
2. Individual Poetry
3. Famous Speeches and Essays
4. Choral Speaking and Dramatic Skits (group of two or more)
AWARDS
School Site: Participants receive a Certificate of Participation.
Regionals: Participants receive a Certificate of Participation and
Medals - 1st Place = Gold, 2nd Place = Silver, 3rd Place = Bronze.
FINALS: 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners are awarded trophies or plaques.
JUDGING CRITERIA
• Interpretation/Creativity
• Expression
• Articulation/Pronunciation
• Stage Presence
GRADE LEVEL DIVISIONS
Kindergarten - Second Grade
Third Grade - Fifth Grade
Sixth Grade - Eighth Grade
Ninth Grade - Twelfth Grade