The document is a memorandum from the Division of Davao City announcing the 2017 Division English Festival of Talents. It provides details about the event including the date, venue, guidelines and mechanics for various competitions at the elementary and secondary level. Some of the elementary level competitions mentioned are read-a-thon, story retelling and team reading. Secondary level competitions include 21st century wizards, readers' theater and jazz chants. Schools are requested to submit entries before the deadline and attend the briefing. The festival aims to promote excellence in English among students.

1. Republic of the Philippines
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region XI
DIVISION OF DAVAO CITY
Davao City
TIN: 000-863-958
TEL. NOS. 224-3274/224-0100/224-3274/227-4726
221-0059/222-1672/221-8587/224-0854/225-3600
www.deped-davaocity.ph
Division Memorandum
No. ________, s. 2017
To: Public School District Supervisors
Secondary School Heads
Subject: 2017 DIVISION ENGLISH FESTIVAL OF TALENTS
Date:
1. DepEd Davao City Division under the Curriculum Implementation Division shall
conduct Division English Festival of Talents on October 12, 2017 for Elementary
level and October 13, 2017 for Secondary Level.
2. The English Festival of Talents will be held on the following venues:
 Elementary – Manuel L Quezon Elem. School
 Secondary – Davao City National High School
3. Relative to this, all Cluster Heads and Public Schools District Supervisors are
enjoined to conduct cluster/district elimination. Further, they are advised to submit
official entry via FB account of Cresmel Marie Abordaje (Elementary) and to this
email add dominae24@yahoo.com (Secondary).Submission will be on or before
October 6, 2017.
4. Enclosed are the following:
a) Contest Guidelines and Mechanics
b) List of Technical Working Groups and Judges
c) Schedule of Activities
5. Identified members of the Division Technical Working Group are advised to attend
the final briefing on October 6, 2017 at Manuel L. Quezon Elementary School
Conference Hall from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
6. Transportation, snacks and other incidental expenses relative to the conduct and
participation of the said activity are chargeable against Division
MOOE/local/school funds subject to the usual accounting and auditing rules and
regulations.
7. School heads are advised to observe DepEd Order No. 9, s. 2003 entitled “No
Disruption of Classes Policy”.
8. For information and compliance.
DR. MARIA INES C. ASUNCION, CESO VI
Schools Division Superintendent

2. DIVISION ENGLISH FESTIVAL OF TALENTS
(Elementary)
EVENT GUIDELINES AND MECHANICS
READ-A-THON OBJECTIVES
The following events are aligned to English Competencies and Curriculum in Grade IV
Level:
1. Read grade level texts with appropriate speed, accuracy, and expression. EN4F-IIIg-
15
2. Tell/retell familiar stories by using appropriate gestures and expressions in complete
sentences. EN4OL-IIIg-18
3. Take note of relevant information from a given text. EN4SS-IIIb-11
4. Listen and answer questions about a story read / listened to. EN4OL-IIc-12
5. Speak clearly using appropriate pronunciation and intonation. EN4OL-Ib-1.14.4
6. Write different forms of simple composition as a response to stories read or listened to.
EN4WC-Ic-2.4
READ-A-THON MECHANICS
1. There will be FIVE (5) members in a team of Grade IV pupils: Three participants
(3pax) for the Team Reading; One (1pax) for Oral Reading Interpretation; and One
(1pax) for Story Retelling.
2. Contestants will be given THREE (3) grade IV level books pre-identified by the
Read-A-Thon Contest Committee.
3. Coaches/Chaperons will not be allowed to interact with their teams during reading
time and until the event is finished.
4. At a designated time, all teams will be convened at the contest proper venue.
5. There will be three (3) judges per event.
Events for Read-A-Thon and Criteria (Grade 4)
Part I. Reading Time (8:00-10:00 A.M.)
Part II. Contest Proper (10:00-12:00noon)
A. ORAL READING INTERPRETATION
CRITERIA:
Vocal Expression 50%
(Phrasing, Timing, Pacing)
Delivery 30%
(Voice, Poise, Confidence, Personality,
Gesture, Facial Expression)
Technical Reading 20%
( mispronunciation …for every deviation 1pt. deduction)
TOTAL: 100%

3. B. STORY RETELLING
(Each participant will be given five (5) minutes to retell the story. No
introduction, mention only the title of the book. Minimal actions of the
reteller. School uniform must be worn by the reteller.)
CRITERIA:
Content 50%
(Story Element, Organization)
Language Used 30%
(Coherence, Organization, Grammar)
Delivery 20%
(Voice, Poise, Confidence, Gesture)
TOTAL: 100%
C.TEAM READING MECHANICS
1. Each team will be given two hours to read the books. Coaches/chaperons will not
be allowed to interact with their teams during reading time and until the event is
finished.
2. There will be three (3) judges for Team Reading event.
3. This event has two (2) rounds namely elimination and difficult rounds.
4. The set of test is divided into 3: Easy, Average, and Difficult (a clincher is given
for a tie). The easy and average questions are the elimination round, while the
difficult questions are the final round.
5. The judges will be given copies of questions and its answer key.
6. All scores will be tallied and computed for the total scores of participants, and as
bases of qualifiers for the final round and the winners.
ELIMINATION ROUND: Easy and Average Questions (MultipleType of Questions)
1. A quiz master will read the questions and the choices of answers ONCE ONLY.
2. A buzzer is a mark for the team to answer the question.
3. The team will write the letter of their answer after the quiz master read the question
and as they hear the buzzer. Each team will use an answer sheets and marking
pen in answering.
4. Each question in the Easy round will be given 10 seconds to answer (1point
each correct answer), and 15seconds for each question in the average round
(2 points each correct answer). Ten (10) questions for easy round and another
ten (10) questions for the average round. A total of 30points for the elimination
round.
5. If the team wants to change the letter of their answer, cross (x) the first answer
and write the final answer legibly.
6. After the required time to answer each question, a buzzer will signify all the team
to show their answer to the judges.
7. They will show it to them for 10 seconds, then, they will show it to the audience.
8. The quiz master will be the one to announce the letter of the correct answer of
each question.

4. Gen-Z Battle
A quiz bee competition designed for Grade 5 learners to promote academic
excellence, social awareness, and good values among these young learners. It covers
not only the competencies and lessons in English but it gives a link of integration to other
learning areas.
It is a battle of the brain that covers the following categories: current events, trivia,
general and academic information.
General Guidelines:
1. Each district shall have three (3) Grade 5 pupils who will compose a TEAM. They
should be bona fide Grade 5 pupils this School Year 2017-2018 in a public
elementary school.
2. The contest is divided into three (3) phases: the Easy, Moderate, and Difficult
Phases.
3. Questions shall be of Multiple Choice Type for the Easy Phase (10 items) and
Moderate Phase (10 items). NO choices shall be provided for the answers to
questions for the Difficult and Clincher Phases (5 items).
4. In between phases, there will be a two-minute lull.
5. At the end of each phase, the cumulative score of each team will be computed.
6. At the end of the contest, the team with the highest cumulative score will be
declared the Champion. The next two highest scoring teams will be declared First
and Second Runners-Up respectively.
Reading Mechanics:
1. Questions in the Easy Phase will be limited to 10 seconds per item. For the
Moderate Phase, it will be limited to 15 seconds per question. For the Difficult
Phase, it will be limited to 20 seconds.
2. Questions will be read twice by the quizmaster. After the second reading, the
quizmaster shall say “GO” and only then the team will be allowed to write the
answer. Automatically, the respective time limit for each round will begin with the
word “GO” by the quizmaster. If a question requires enumeration or needs
computation, the time limit will be extended to 5 more seconds.
3. After the time and the buzzer sounds, the team should STOP writing and raise
their writing boards. The answer of the team violating this rule will be considered
void.
Answering Mechanics:
1. Each team will be provided with official writing boards (1/8 illustration board, chalk
& eraser).
2. Answers must be written legibly on the writing boards as instructed. If the question
item is a multiple choice, the answer must be written in PRINT/UPPERCASE
LETTERS such as A, B, C and D.
3. Only complete answers will merit credit in the Difficult Phase. Correct spelling,
grammar and capilization shall also be the bases in determining correct answers.
4. One point shall be deducted from the total score of the team for every violation of
any contest rules. Any violation will be signaled by a VIOLATION CALL which will
be done, identified, and confirmed by the contest administrators.

5. Scoring Mechanics:
1. The quiz contest will follow a point system of scoring.
2. Points shall be awarded as follows:
Phase No. of Items
Point Values for Each
Correct Answer
Total
Easy 10 1 10
Moderate 10 3 30
Difficult 5 5 25
Grand Total 65
Protest Mechanics:
1. A protest may be raised by a coach only. All protests shall be forwarded to the
validators for decision.
2. Protests regarding a particular question will be entertained only before the next
question is read. Once the next question is read, no protest regarding the previous
question will be entertained.
3. During the protest, the contestant has the privilege of consulting any reference,
provided they are relevant to the subject of the protest.
4. The Board of Validators shall be given time to resolve the protest after which the
contest shall go on. Should the validators fail to resolve the protest, the said
question shall be held in abeyance until the same has been resolved.
5. The Board of Validators will act on any concern regarding the questions and
answers ONLY.
6. The decision of the Board of Validators shall be final and non-appealable.
Tie Breaking Mechanics:
1. In case of a tie, a clincher/ tie breaker will be immediately given. The first team to
score will merit the corresponding award.
VIRTUAL EXPOSÉ (Grade 6)
 This competition will showcase the performance of our learners based on the
following competencies:
 Read grade level text with accuracy, appropriate rate and proper
expression EN6F-IIc-1.7
 React on the content of the material presented EN60L-IIh-6
 Share brief impromptu remarks about topics of interest EN60L-IIf-5
 Employ an appropriate style of speaking, adjusting language, gestures,
rate, and volume according to audience and purpose EN6OL-IIc-3.7
 Apply the 21st century skill which is the use of ICT in different learning
areas
1. Participants of the competition are 2 grade 6 pupils.
2. They must have a background in ICT.
3. Participants will bring their own laptops, extension wire and WIFI Stick to be
utilized in making an AVP (audio-visual presentation) via MS Powerpoint 2010
version.
4. They will be isolated in an assigned room. No coach is allowed.

6. 5. Contestants will be given an expository text (pre-selected by the event
organizer) to read.
6. They will be given 2 hours for reading and preparation of Powerpoint
Presentation.
7. The participants may incorporate musical background, voice over, photos and
video clips as visual backgrounds (may be lifted from the web) and other
technical effects using ICT.
8. Participants will be given 5-7 minutes for the presentation.
9. For every minute of excess or lack of the time, a deduction of 1 point to the
total score of the contestants.
CRITERIA (VIRTUAL EXPOSÉ)
Content………..……………………………………................................40%
Interpretation of the material being read – 20
Organization of thoughts – 20
(Unity, Coherence and Grammar)
ICT Integration…………………………………………………………....25%
Creativity (Audio-Visual) impact - 15
Relevance of technical effects to the content/message
being expressed - 10
Delivery….…………………………………………………………..……35%
Style of speaking (articulation) – 20
Gestures and proper expression – 15
TOTAL …………………………………………………………………100%
DIVISION ENGLISH FESTIVAL OF TALENTS
(Secondary)
RATIONALE
Communicative Arts aims to develop the oral communication, English fluency and
communicative competence of each participant in five (5) macro skills. The events to be
competed shall enhance the multiple intelligences and intrapersonal relationships among
the participants as well as the coaches. Through these contests, they will be able to cater
the varied learning styles. The ten (10) divisions shall participate in the different events
together with their learners and winners for these events will also compete in the Regional
level Festival of Talents.
GENERAL RULES:
A deduction of one point in every excess of the allotted time, and one point deduction
per under time.
The contestant shall be a bonafide student of the institution. The registrar shall issue a
certificate of enrolment duly signed by the principal with LRN.

7. JAZZ CHANTS (Grade 7)
MECHANICS:
 Contestants are from Grade 7
 prepared piece (Region)
 15 contestants
 1 drum (bass) only
 warm up piece – local based
 contest piece given by the region
 5-7 mins. Presentation including entrance & exit
 costumes should be appropriate to the piece
 no props allowed
CRITERIA:
DELIVERY – 40%
(Voice, Enunciation, Diction, Grammar, Pronunciation)
MASTERY – 20%
CHOREOGRAPHY – 30%
(Creativity, style, artistic expression, variety of movements)
OVER ALL IMPACT – 10%
(Props and costume)
TOTAL: 100%
READER’S THEATRE (Grades 8-9)
MECHANICS:
 Contestants are from Grade 8 – 9
 Impromptu
 piece is given after the opening program at the holding area
 2 hours preparation
 attire: school uniform
 no props allowed
 long white folder (no cover) shall be provided by each school
 only light make – up is allowed
 3 – 5 mins. presentation
 mouth emitted, voice, stomping and clapping is allowed
CRITERIA:
DELIVERY – 40%
(Voice, Enunciation, Diction,)
INTERPRETATION / CHARACTERIZATION – 40%
(effective use of emitted sound and movements)
OVER ALL IMPACT – 20%
TOTAL – 100%

8. 21ST CENTURY WIZARDS (Grade 10-11)
MECHANICS:
 2 Contestants are from Grade 10 – 11
 Attire: school uniform
 PowerPoint presentation may attach movie, video clips, pictures with the use of
hyperlinks
 each participant will provide own laptop, wifi connections, extension wire,
universal connector/charger
 2 hours preparation
 during the preparation, no coach is allowed
 1 encoder, 1 reporter
 5-7 minute Delivery / presentation
CRITERIA:
DELIVERY – 40%
(Enunciation, articulation, grammar, brevity, conciseness)
ICT INTEGRATION– 40%
(includes style, animation, effects, content of the presentation)
STAGE PRESENCE– 20%
(body language, physical make-up, confidence)
TOTAL – 100%
OPENING PROGRAM
7:30-8:00
National Anthem - Multimedia Presentation
Prayer - Multimedia Presentation
Welcome Address - WENEFREDO E. CAGAPE, EdD, PhD
PSDS/School Head DCNHS
Rationale - MAY ANN M. JUMUAD, PhD
EPS – English
Message - MARIA INES C. ASUNCION CESO VI
Schools Division Superintendent
Announcements - MAY ANN M. JUMUAD, PhD
EPS – English
CONTEST PROPER
o A.M.
 8:00-10:00 21st Century Wizards
Reading Time

9. Readers’ Theater
Reading Time
Jazz Chant
Competition Proper
 10:00-12:00 Simultaneous Competitions
o Presentation of 21st Century Wizards
o Readers’ Theater
o Jazz Chant
CLOSING AWARDS 1:00-4:00 PM
 Awarding of Medals and Certificates to the Winners
 Closing Remarks - MAY ANN M. JUMUAD, Ph.D
EPS - English
WORKING COMMITTEE
ELEMENTARY
*Program/Invitation (Judges and Principals)
- Michelle M. Palmera (English Coor. Tibungco District)
- Maritess R. Soniel (English Coor. Buhangin District)
*Documentation and Activity Completion Report (ACR)
- .Ave Jessiben Marie P. Tiu (Reading Coor.Sta Ana District)
- JenelynBaluyot (EnglishCoor. Sta. Ana District)
*Certificates and Certificate of Appearance, TWG, Judges & Host School
- Jaliha Palma (Reading Coor. BuhanginDistrct)
- Kristeen E. Montero (English Coor. San Roque District)
*Medals of Winnings
- Michelle M. Palmera (English Coor. Tibungco District)
- Maritess R. Soniel (English Coor. Buhangin District)
*Registration/Attendance
Leame O. Ambayen (Reading Coor. Gen. Roxas District)
Roper F. Sumarago (English Coor. Gen. Roxas District)
Cresmel Marie D. Abordaje (Reading Coor. Calinan District)
Evelyn I. Abayata (English Coor.Calinan District)
*Opening and Closing/Awarding Committee
-Jenelyn Baluyot (Sta. Ana District)- Master of Ceremony
*Hall Preparation, Backdrop and Restoration
- Maria Lilia M. Buquia (English Coor. Davao Central District)
-Juditha M. Cambronero(Reading Coor. Davao Central District)
-Andres P. Orag Jr. (Reading Coor. San Roque District)

10. *Number for the contestants
- Marites R. Soniel (Buhangin Central ES)
*Food Committee – Tibungco District
-Charlyn Gasit
- Alma Llanto
-Marissa Cabilan
-Eleonor Limbo
-Percia Anne Trinidad
-Ailene Virtudazo
Team Reading - Grade 4
- Leticia A. Andres (Reading Coor.Tibungco District)
-Armel D. Palma (Reading Coor.Bangoy District)
-Meriam C. Lanes (English Coor. Bangoy District)
- Emma Concepcion A. Dapitanon (Reading Coor.Bunawan District)
- Babette C. Lentic (Reading Coor. Bunawan District)
-Julie Mae R. Mañacap
-Daisy L. Tormes
Story Retelling - Grade 4
-Erlinda T. Albano (English Coor. Malabog District)
- Marycris E. Deguinion (Reading Coor. Malabog District)
- Zipporah D. Dumalag(Reading Coor.Paquibato District)
- Divina Y. Villanueva (English Coor. Paquibato District)
Oral Reading Interpretation- Grade 4
-Joy L. Zabala (English Coor. Talomo District)
- Rosebell B. Narciso (Reading Coor.Talomo District)
-Floramae B. Narval (Reading Coor. Baguio District)
-Shenie Maria R. Celendro (English Coor. Baguio District)
Gen Z Battle - Grade 6
-Marivic Mangaron (Reading Coor.Maa District)
-Mary Grace V. Bumatay (English Coor. Maa District)
-Marjorie Sweet A. Tamon (English Coor.Piedad District)
-Jezreel F. Micu (Reading Coor.Piedad District)
-Lorellie M. Aballe (English Coor. Daliaon District)
-Dorothy Joy C. Villafuerte (Reading Coor.Daliaon District)
-Lynn H. Pañares (English Coor. Binugao District)
-Jeannette C. Cayobit (Reading Coor.Binugao District)
Virtual Expose - Grade 6
-Alma Bonita S. Trocio (Reading Coor.Tugbok District)
-Janice Abrea (DAPPSPA President, Tugbok District)
-Aubrey Torrentira (English Coor.Tugbok District)
-Jenelyn Baluyot (Reading Coor. Sta. Ana District)
-Evelyn S. Rodaje (Reading Coor.Marilog District)
-Joan A. Asoy (English Coor. Matina District)
-Janice D. Montalvo (Reading Coor. Matina District)
- Grace N. Cailing (English Coor. Marilog District)
- Evelyn S. Rodaje (Reading Coor.Marilog District)
Overall Chairpersons: Marites R. Soniel (Buhangin District)
Michelle M. Palmera (Tibungco District)

11. WORKING COMMITTEE
SECONDARY
*Program/Invitation ( 6 Judges and Principals)
- Luz Villanueva (Davao City NHS) Cluster 1
- Linda F. Gallano (Doña Carmen NHS) Cluster 5
*Documentation and Activity Completion Report (ACR)
- Fe Perez (Calinan NHS) Cluster 7
*Certificates and Certificate of Appearance for TWG, Judges, Coaches, Schools &
Host School
* Judging Sheets for all Events
- Judith Mosquete (Sta. Ana NHS)
* Lei for the Judges
* Number for the contestants
- Maria Mercedita T. Tamondong (A.L. Navarro NHS) Cluster 4
*Trophies of Winnings
-Joel Quiratman
*Registration/Attendance
- Jennifer R. Aldepolla (Dacudao NHS) Cluster 8
- Carolyn D. Domingo (Baguio NSAT) Cluster 9
*Opening and Closing/Awarding Committee (Masters of Ceremony)
- Ramil Cubelo, Ph.D. (Davao City NHS) Cluster 1
- Ruth Orilla (Davao City NHS) Cluster 1
*Hall Preparation, Backdrop and Restoration
- Joel E. Quiratman (Daniel R. Aguinaldo NHS) Cluster 2
*Food Committee
- DANIEL R. AGUINALDO NHS (c/o Joel Quiratman)
Readers’ Theater - Grade 8-9
- Maricel B. Sumacot (DRANHS) cluster 2
21st Century Wizards - Grade 10-11
- Maria Cecilia M. Calamba (Davao City NHS) Cluster 1
Jazz Chant - Grade 7
- Hector C. Sedentario (Calinan NHS) Cluster 7

12. DIVISION ENGLISH FESTIVAL OF TALENTS
(Elementary)
JUDGES
Oral Reading Interpretation
 Lea Ibaňez (Sto. Niňo NHS)
 Maria Cecilia Calamba (Davao City NHS)
 Daisy Sanchez (SPED NHS)
Story Retelling
 Ramil Cubelo Ph.D. (Davao City NHS)
 Divilyn Rodroguez (Calinan NHS)
 Joel Quiratman (DRANHS)
Virtual Expose Presentation
 Milanio Florino (Nograles NHS)
 Lirio Laureano (A.L. Navarro NHS)
 Ernesto Baclaan Jr. (Doňa Carmen Deňa NHS)
Secondary
JUDGES
Jazz Chant
 Rosebelle Narciso (Talomo Central – Talomo Dist.)
 Evangeline Vicencio (PSDS –Division of Davao City)
 Aida Placencia (Wireless E/S – Davao Central)
Readers’ Theater
 Maria Epifania M. Villa (Principal-Kapt. Tomas Monteverde CES)
 Estrella G. Piaoan (F. Bangoy Central E/S – Bangoy Dist.)
 Nilda L. Ebate (Prinicipal - M. Roxas E/S – Sta. Ana Dist.)
21st Century Wizards
 Janice Abrea (Tugbok Central E/S – Tugbok Dist.)
 Bernard Paňares (Principal - Manuel L. Quezon E/S – Sta. Ana Dist.)
 Riza Lobitos (Principal – Tacunan E/S – Calinan Dist.)