2024 NATIONAL FESTIVAL

OF TALENTS
Implementing Guidelines on Read-A-Thon
The categories, mode of delivery, number of learner-participants and
teacher-coaches, and time allotment for Read-A-Thon are the following:

Mode of No. of No. of

Time
Category Delivery Learner- Teacher-
Allotment
Participant Coach
Story Retelling in-person 1 1 30 minutes
Oral Reading in-person
1 1 20 minutes
Interpretation
Oratorical in-person
Composition and 1 1 60 minutes
Presentation
Muling in-person
1 1 30 minutes
Pagkukuwento
Interpretatibong in-person
1 1 20 minutes
Pagbasa
Sulat-Bigkas ng
in-person 1 1 60 minutes
Talumpati
Total 6 6
 READ-A-THON (ENGLISH)
(A Showcase of English Language Skills Contest)

COMPONENT
READ-A-THON
AREA
KEY STAGE Key Stage One (1): Grade Three (3)
EVENT TITLE Story Retelling
NO. OF
1 Grade Three (3) learner-participant per region
PARTICIPANT/S
TIME
30 minutes including preparation
ALLOTMENT
PERFORMANCE The learner fluently expresses ideas in various speaking
STANDARD tasks and uses speaking skills and strategies appropriately to
communicate ideas in varied theme-based tasks
21ST CENTURY
Communication, Creativity, and Critical Thinking
SKILL/S
CREATIVE
INDUSTRIES Performing Arts Domain
DOMAIN
DESCRIPTION Story Retelling is an NFOT event category of Read-A-Thon
that determines how well learner-participants have
comprehended a specific story read by retelling it using their
own words and expressions.
CRITERIA FOR Criteria Percentage
PRESENTATION Mastery of the Story
● Retell accurately the significant
details and elements of the story read 50%
● Communicate the story in a
sequential order
Voice Projection
● Retell the story creatively with correct
use of language and loudly enough
30%
for the audience to hear
● Observe proper stress, intonation,
and juncture
Stage Presence
● Show confidence and appropriate
posture/projection, facial 20%
expressions, and gestures
● Perform within the allotted time
Total 100%
EVENT RULES AND MECHANICS
A. Story Retelling event is open to all Grade Three (3) learners who are
officially enrolled in public and private schools. This shall be done under
 the contest category. Each region shall register one (1) learner-
participant and one (1) teacher-coach.

B. A printed copy of a story in English, a pen, and paper shall be provided to

the learner-participants by the National Technical Working Group (NTWG)
during the event. These shall be retrieved from them before their actual
performance.

C. All learner-participants will stay in one room (Holding Area) without

hearing the presentation of other learner-participants, while the next
learner-participant will stay in another room (Preparation Area) to prepare
for the piece.

D. Drawing of lots by the learner-participants for their number identifier shall

be done thirty (30) minutes before the event proper.

E. At the event venue, learner-participants shall be given twenty-five (25)

minutes to silently read the given story. They may use pen and paper to
organize their thoughts. Then, they shall retell the story read using their
own words which shall not exceed five (5) minutes.

F. Learner-participants shall not be allowed to read the story again during

their performance.

G. Colored flags shall be raised by the NTWG to cue the learner-participants

during the event proper. A green flag shall be raised to inform the
participants on the start of their allotted time, a yellow flag to signal the
remaining 30 seconds, and a red flag to signal that their time is up. When
the red flag is raised, the participants are expected to stop their
performance.

H. Using cellphone or any gadget and/or bringing reference

materials/handouts, copy of any story, costumes, props, musical
instrument/accompaniment are not allowed inside the contest venue.

I. Plain white t-shirt (no school/division/region identification) and maong

pants shall be worn by participants during the event.

RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS
● Supplies and materials

● Timer and flags

● Strips of paper for drawing of lots

● Number identifier

● Wireless microphone with stand

● Sound system
 ● Certificates

● Pencils

● Ballpens

● Folders

● Calculators

● Bond paper

● Holding Area, Preparation Area, and Contest Area

● Signages (e.g., Preparation Area, Holding Area, and Contest Area)

READ-A-THON (ENGLISH)
(A Showcase of English Language Skills contest)

COMPONENT
READ-A-THON
AREA
KEY STAGE Key Stage Two (2): Grade Six (6)
EVENT TITLE Oral Reading Interpretation
NO. OF
LEARNER- 1 Grade Six (6) learner-participant per region
PARTICIPANT/S
TIME
20 minutes including preparation
ALLOTMENT
PERFORMANCE The learner accurately, fluently, and creatively reads aloud
STANDARD literary texts.
21ST CENTURY
Communication, Creativity, and Critical Thinking
SKILL/S
CREATIVE
INDUSTRIES Performing Arts Domain
DOMAIN
DESCRIPTION Oral Reading Interpretation is an NFOT event category of
Read-A-Thon that allows learner-participants to demonstrate
their interpretive skills and ability to communicate using
effective verbal and non-verbal cues in reading a story aloud
to an audience.
CRITERIA FOR Criteria Percentage
PRESENTATION Oral Interpretation
● Interpret accurately the
message/theme, emotions, mood,
character, and all other elements of the 50%
story
● Establish creative and dramatic impact
throughout the presentation
Voice Projection
● Speak clearly, distinctly, and with
appropriate and varied pauses, pitch,
30%
and tone modulation
● Project loudly enough for the audience
to hear
Stage Presence
● Show confidence and appropriate
posture/projection, facial expressions, 20%
and gestures
● Perform within the allotted time
Total 100%

EVENT RULES AND MECHANICS

A. Oral Reading Interpretation event is open to all Grade Six (6) learners
who are officially enrolled in public and private schools. This shall be done
under the contest category. Each region shall register one (1) learner-
participant and one (1) teacher-coach.

B. A printed copy of a story in English shall be provided to the participants

by the National Technical Working Group (NTWG) during the event. This
shall be retrieved from them before their actual performance.

C. All learner-participants will stay in one room (Holding Area) without

hearing the presentation of other participants, while the next learner-
participant will stay in another room (Preparation Area) to prepare for the
piece.

D. Drawing of lots by the participants for their number identifier shall be

done thirty (30) minutes before the event proper.

E. At the event venue, participants shall be given fifteen (15) minutes to

study the story. Then, they shall read aloud the story creatively and
dramatically which shall not exceed five (5) minutes.

F. Colored flags shall be raised by the NTWG to cue the participants during
the event proper. A green flag shall be raised to inform the participants on
 the start of their allotted time, a yellow flag to signal the remaining
30 seconds, and a red flag to signal that their time is up. When the red
flag is raised, the participants are expected to stop their performance.

G. Using cellphone or any gadget and/or bringing reference

materials/handouts, copy of any story, costumes, props, musical
instrument/accompaniment are not allowed inside the event venue.

H. Plain white t-shirt (no school/division/region identification) and maong

pants shall be worn by participants during the event.

RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS
● Supplies and materials

● Timer and flags

● Strips of paper for drawing of lots

● Number identifier

● Wireless microphone with stand

● Sound system

● Certificates

● Pencils

● Ballpens

● Folders

● Calculators

● Bond paper

● Holding Area, Preparation Area, and Contest Area

● Signages (e.g., Preparation Area, Holding Area, and Contest Area)

READ-A-THON (ENGLISH)
(A Showcase of English Language Skills contest)

COMPONENT
READ-A-THON
AREA
KEY STAGE Key Stage Three (3): Grade Ten (10)
EVENT TITLE Oratorical Composition and Presentation
NO. OF
LEARNER- 1 Grade Ten (10) learner-participant per region
PARTICIPANT/S
TIME 60 minutes including preparation
ALLOTMENT
PERFORMANCE The learner composes a short but powerful persuasive speech
STANDARD using a variety of persuasive techniques and devices and
delivers it using effective verbal and non-verbal strategies.
21ST CENTURY
Communication, Creativity, and Critical Thinking
SKILL/S
CREATIVE
INDUSTRIES Performing Arts Domain
DOMAIN
DESCRIPTION Oratorical Composition and Presentation is an NFOT event
category of Read-A-Thon that allows learner-participants to
write a short speech based on a given topic or theme and
deliver it in a formal and dignified manner before an
audience.
CRITERIA FOR Criteria Percentage
PRESENTATION Composition and Delivery
● Compose a short, logical, and coherent
speech relevant to the given topic or
theme
● Deliver the speech in a formal, 50%
dignified, engaging, and persuasive
manner
● Use words that represent own
thoughts, feelings, and expressions
Voice Projection
● Speak clearly, distinctly, and with
appropriate and varied pauses, pitch,
30%
and tone modulation
● Project loudly enough for the audience
to hear
Stage Presence
● Show confidence and appropriate
posture/projection, facial expressions, 20%
and gestures
● Perform within the allotted time
Total 100%

EVENT RULES AND MECHANICS

A. Oratorical Composition and Presentation event is open to all Grade Ten
(10) learners who are officially enrolled in public and private schools. This
shall be done under the contest category. Each region shall register
one (1) learner-participant and one (1) teacher-coach.
B. Pen and paper shall be provided to the participants by the National
Technical Working Group (NTWG) during the event. This shall be retrieved
 from them after their actual performance.
C. All learner-participants will stay in one room (Holding Area) without
hearing the presentation of other participants, while the next learner-
participant will stay in another room (Preparation Area) to prepare for the
piece.
D. Participants are not allowed to bring any printed references, costumes,
props, musical instruments/accompaniment in the event.
E. Drawing of lots by the participants for their number identifier shall be
done thirty (30) minutes before the event proper.
F. At the event venue, participants shall be simultaneously provided with the
topic or theme for their speech. They shall be given fifty (50) minutes to
write on a piece of paper their short speech based on the given topic or
theme. Afterwards, the NTWG shall collect the written speeches from the
participants. Participants shall not be allowed to rewrite or revise their
speech after it has been collected.
G. To provide participants with sufficient time to prepare, they shall receive
their speech from the NTWG five (5) minutes before their turn for speech
delivery.
H. Participants shall be called to deliver their speech which shall not exceed
five (5) minutes.
I. Colored flags shall be raised by the NTWG to cue the participants during
the event proper. A green flag shall be raised to inform the participants on
the start of their allotted time, a yellow flag to signal the remaining
30 seconds, and a red flag to signal that their time is up. When the red
flag is raised, the participants are expected to stop their performance.
J. Using cellphone or any gadget and/or bringing reference
materials/handouts, copy of any story, costumes, props, musical
instrument/accompaniment are not allowed inside the event venue.
K. Plain white t-shirt (no school/division/region identification) and maong
pants shall be worn by participants during the event.
RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS
● Supplies and materials

● Timer and flags

● Strips of paper for drawing of lots

● Number identifier

● Wireless microphone with stand

● Sound system

● Certificates

● Pencils
 ● Ballpens

● Folders

● Calculators

● Bond paper

● Holding Area, Preparation Area, and Contest Area

● Signages (e.g., Preparation Area, Holding Area, and Contest Area)

READ-A-THON (FILIPINO)
(A Showcase of Filipino Language Skills Contest)

SAKLAW NA
READ-A-THON SA FILIPINO
KOMPONENT
YUGTONG Unang Yugto - Ikatlong Baitang
KINABIBILANGAN
KATEGORYA Muling Pagkukuwento
BILANG NG Isang (1) Mag-aaral at Isang (1) Tagapagsanay
KALAHOK
LAANG ORAS 30 minuto para sa paghahanda at pagtatanghal

PAMANTAYAN SA Naipahahayag ng mag-aaral nang matatas ang sariling mga ideya at

PAGGANAP nagagamit ang mga kasanayan at estratehiya sa pagbasa at
pagsasalita nang naaangkop upang maipahayag ang sariling pag-
unawa sa binasa sa pamamagitan ng muling pagkukuwento.
IKA-21 SIGLONG Komunikasyon, Pagkamalikhain, at Kritikal/Mapanuring Pag-iisip
KASANAYAN
CREATIVE
INDUSTRIES Performing Arts Domain
DOMAIN
Ang Muling Pagkukuwento ay isang kategorya ng Read-A-Thon na
DESKRIPSIYON tinataya ang pag-unawa ng kalahok na mag-aaral sa isang tiyak na
kuwentong binasa sa pamamagitan ng muling pagkukuwento o
pagsasalaysay nito gamit ang kanilang sariling salita at ekspresyon.

Mga Pamantayan Bahagdan

Kaalaman/Komprehensiyon sa Kuwento 50%
● Naisasalaysay muli nang tumpak sa
MGA PAMANTAYAN
mahahalagang detalye at elemento ng
SA PAGTATANGHAL
kuwentong binasa
● Naisasalaysay muli ang kuwentong binasa
ayon sa tamang pagkasunod-sunod ng
 mahahalagang detalye at pangyayari

Paggamit ng Tinig (Tamang Tono, Tatas at

Ekspresyon sa Pagsasalaysay)
● Naisasalaysay muli ang kuwento nang
may wastong paggamit ng salita at
30%
tamang lakas sa pandinig ng mga
manonood
● Naipapamalas ang wastong diin,
intonasyon, at pagbigkas
Pagganap sa Entablado
● Naipakikita ang kumpiyansa at angkop
na postura/pagganap, ekspresyon ng 20%
mukha, at kilos/galaw
● Nakapagtatanghal sa itinakdang oras
KABUUAN 100%

I. MGA GABAY NA TUNTUNIN AT MEKANIKS

A. Ang Muling Pagkukuwento ay isang paligsahan sa lahat ng mag-aaral sa Ikatlong
Baitang na opisyal na nakatala sa publiko at pribadong paaralan. Dapat magparehistro
ang bawat rehiyon ng isang (1) mag-aaral at isang (1) tagapagsanay.

B. Ipagkakaloob ang isang limbag na kopya ng kuwento, panulat, at papel sa mga kalahok
ng National Technical Working Group (NTWG) sa mismong panahon ng pagganap. Ang
mga ito ay dapat makuha mula sa kanila bago ang kanilang aktuwal na pagganap.

C. Lahat ng kalahok ay mamamalagi sa isang silid (Holding Area) na hindi naririnig ang
pagtatanghal ng iba pang kalahok, samantalang ang kasunod na kalahok ay
mamamalagi naman sa isa pang silid (Preparation Area) upang pag-aralan ang
kuwento.

D. Ang pagbunot ng mga kalahok para sa kanilang numero ng pagkakakilanlan ay dapat

isagawa tatlumpung (30) minuto bago magsimula ang pagganap.

E. Sa silid-paligsahan, pagkakalooban ng dalawampu’t limang (25) minuto ang mga

kalahok para sa tahimik na pagbasa at pag-unawa ng kuwento. Maaaring gumamit ng
panulat at papel upang maiayos ang mga naiisip na gagawing pagganap. Pagkatapos
nito, muling isasalaysay ang nabasang kuwento gamit ang sariling mga salita na hindi
lalampas ng limang (5) minuto.

F. Magtataas ang NTWG ng flaglet na kulay berde bilang hudyat ng simula ng itinakdang
oras ng pagganap; dilaw na flaglet para sa natitirang tatlumpung (30) segundo; at
pulang flaglet kung tapos na ang inilaang oras ng pagtatanghal.

G. Ang paggamit ng cellphone o anomang gadget at/o pagdadala ng

 sanggunian/babasahin, sipi ng kuwento, kasuotan, props, kagamitang
pangmusika/accompaniment ay hindi pinahihintulutan sa loob ng silid-paligsahan.

H. Puting t-shirt (walang pagkakakilanlan ng paaralan/sangay/rehiyon) at maong na

pantalon ang suot ng mga kalahok.

II. Kagamitan mula sa Tagapamahala ng Pagtatanghal

● Kaugnay na mga suplay at materyal para sa pagtatanghal

● Kopya ng Kuwento

● Orasan at mga flaglets

● Mga opisyal na papel para sa palabunutan

● Wireless na mikropono na may stand

● Sound system

● Mga Sertipiko

● Mga lapis

● Mga ballpen

● Mga folder

● Bond paper

● Holding Area, Preparation Area, and Contest Area

● Signages (e.g., Preparation Area, Holding Area, and Contest Area)