Poem Recitation ELF 2018

POEM RECITATION: RULES & GUIDELINES

Poetry Recitation is a competition organised in conjunction with the English Language Fest 2018. The competition aims at encouraging the use of English through meaning, sound and rhythmic language of students. It builds confidence in students to memorize, speak, render and express themselves in English.

Competition Rules

i.                    Eligibility

·         This competition is open to ALL students of UMP.

ii.                  Time

·         Participants are given recitation time of 4-6 minutes each.

iii.                Text & Theme

·         Participants are required to choose a poem they want to recite and recite the poem in his/her own style.

·         Participants are also free to choose the theme of the poem as long as the poem recited does not touch on sensitive issues, such as race, religion, stereotyping, politics etc.

·         Participants may also choose to present an entirely authentic and original poem.

·         The softcopy of the poem must be sent to the organiser by 9^th November 2018 so that the organiser may gauge the appropriacy of the poem. Please send your poem to delstudents.editor@gmail.com. Feedbacks will be given soonest.

·         Please be advised that your poem may be published on UMP Writers Club blog.

iv.                 Participation

·         This competition calls for individual participation.

v.                   Poem Recitation

·         The poem recitation is scheduled on 17^th November 2018 at Astaka. Participants will be notified if there are any updates or changes to the date, time and venue.

·         Participants are not allowed to refer to any notes or printed materials during the recitation.

vi.                 Attire

·         Participants may use costumes during the recitation if they wish. However no marks will be allocated.

vii.               Exclusions

·         There should be no inclusion of singing, music, drama, costume, props or artificial sound effects.

·         Any inclusion of skit or physical movement should enhance and not dominate the presentation. (A theatrical performance of the poem is wholly discouraged).

viii.             Stage Arrangement

·         Participants will only be provided with 1 microphone.

ix.                 Judges

·         Judges will be appointed by the ELF 2018 organisers.

x.                   Decisions

·         Points will be awarded according to the score sheet.

·         Judges will collectively determine the placing by a clear majority vote.

·         The decision of the judges is final.

·         Individual marks will not be disclosed.

xi.                 Prizes

·         Attractive prizes await!