Déclamation
Description: This competition is open to students of all levels. Déclamation is recitation of a poem. A Liste de Déclamations is included in these webpages. Only these poems are acceptable for presentation at Congrès. Students with French background or FLES training enrolled in Levels 1, 2, 3, 4 or higher should be classified 1F, 2F, 3F, 4F or COF. Spectators are permitted at this event.
Click here for la liste des déclamations 2023
Conditions:
A. Each contestant will announce his/her school number to the judges.
B. Hand motions are permitted. Dramatic interpretation is encouraged through facial and vocal expression.
C. Stopwatches will be used to monitor the length of the performance, but there will be no penalty if the student has to be stopped.
Criteria For Evaluation: Pronunciation, intonation, memorization considering length, oral expression including poise, posture and eye contact. (See judging sheet below)
Time Limit:
Level 1/1F.............................not to exceed two minutes
Level 2/2F.............................not to exceed two minutes
Level 3/3F.............................not to exceed three minutes
Level 4/4F.............................not to exceed three minutes
COA/COF...............................not to exceed four minutes
Preparation:
Click here for la liste des déclamations 2023
Conditions:
A. Each contestant will announce his/her school number to the judges.
B. Hand motions are permitted. Dramatic interpretation is encouraged through facial and vocal expression.
C. Stopwatches will be used to monitor the length of the performance, but there will be no penalty if the student has to be stopped.
Criteria For Evaluation: Pronunciation, intonation, memorization considering length, oral expression including poise, posture and eye contact. (See judging sheet below)
Time Limit:
Level 1/1F.............................not to exceed two minutes
Level 2/2F.............................not to exceed two minutes
Level 3/3F.............................not to exceed three minutes
Level 4/4F.............................not to exceed three minutes
COA/COF...............................not to exceed four minutes
Preparation:
- Choose a poem that complements the student's pronunciation skills.
- Go through the poem with the student, translating and explaining it. This way the student will understand what he/she is saying. Read the poem to the student or ask a native speaker to do so. If possible, record the poem so that the student may practice at home.
- Have the student read you the poem and correct pronunciation.
- Check the student's progress in memorization frequently and set a deadline for completion.
- Have the student recite the poem in front of the class to alleviate the fear of speaking in front of an audience
Declamation Judging Sheet | |
File Size: | 1111 kb |
File Type: | docx |