LITERA

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UNDER THE AEGIS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, INDIAN SCHOOLS , SULTANATE OF OMAN

(Rule Book)

RULES AND REGULATIONS

PERFORMING ARTS EVENTS

1. STAND UP COMEDY (MONOLOGUE COMIQUE)- SOLO
2. ENGLISH SKIT (LE NUMERO) –GROUP

GENERAL RULES

 A video of the event should be shared.
 Video must be shot at one stretch landscape mode.
 Priority & preference will be given to unedited video.
 Clarity of the video must be ensured.
 Participants must not record the video too close to the system. There should be proper Page | 2

distance between the student and the recording equipment.

1. STAND UP COMEDY-SOLO

 Theme: Open choice of the participants
 The act should be presented in English
 The comedy must be original.
 Vulgarity /pun /anti religion /anti nationalism in the speech are strictly restricted.
 No background music is allowed.
 Time limit: 4 minutes

Criteria for awarding grades
 Content
 Humor
 Expression and gestures
 Fluency and pronunciation
 Overall performance
 Dramatic skills
 Overall impact of the performance

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2.ENGLISH SKIT-GROUP

 The skit should be in English.
 Each team should consist of 8 participants.
 The duration of the play including introduction should be 10 minutes.
 Theme: Open choice of the participants
 Only positive social themes can be presented. Religious/political/controversial themes are

strictly restricted.
 The theme, costumes, dialogues and make-up should be appropriate for the school level

respecting the culture and traditions of Sultanate of Oman.
 The team should introduce the play by stating its title and theme.
 Appropriate backdrops, props and costumes are recommended.

Criteria for awarding grades
 Execution of Theme and Climax
 Dramatic Skills
 Direction
 Coordination & Overall Impact

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3. ACADEMIC SYMPOSIUM (CHERCHEURS COLLOQUE)- GROUP
4. POETRY RECITATION ENGLISH (POESIE CONCERT ENGLISH) – SOLO
5. BOOK REVIEW (CRITIQUE DE LIVRE) – SOLO
6. POETRY RECITATION HINDI (POESIE CONCERT HINDI)- SOLO

GENERAL RULES

 A video of the event should be shared.
 Video must be shot at one stretch landscape mode.
 Priority & preference will be given to unedited video.
 Clarity of the video must be ensured.
 Participants must not record the video too close to the system. There should be proper

distance between the student and the recording equipment.

3.ACADEMIC SYMPOSIUM-GROUP

 Team event- The team should comprise of 3 participants (Including a student meant for
technical support).

 Each team will be given 10 minutes.
 Medium of presentation should be in English.

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 Appropriate visual aids /digital tools like PPT/EDUCATIONAL APPS could be used.
 STUDENTS CAN CHOOSE ANY ONE OF THE TOPICS GIVEN BELOW OR ANY OTHER TOPIC

RELATED TO ACADEMICS.

Topics for JUNIORS Page | 4
a) Integrated Curriculum
b) Adaptive physical education
c) Teaching life skills
d) Social concerns among students
e) Artificial intelligence in schools
f) STEAM education
g) Community service in education
h) Inclusive Education in developing countries
i) Education for all

Topics for SENIORS
j) Career oriented preparation in education
k) Assessment and evaluation tools
l) Latest trends in educational system
m) Blending value education in core subjects
n) Digital value education
o) Effective teaching learning strategies
p) Pragmatic approaches in academics
q) Incorporating AI in education
r) Inclusive education
s) The expected challenges in the post pandemic educational system
t) Technology integration in teaching learning process
u) E learning initiatives
v) Z and Alpha Generation learning style
w) Educating self discipline
x) Modern strategies of memory training
y) Development of soft skills

 Controversial/religious/political themes are strictly restricted.

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Criteria for awarding grades

 Content
 Diction
 Visual impact
 Effectiveness

4.POETRY RECITATION ENGLISH-SOLO

 A video of the recitation should be shared.
 Contestants will recite a poem of their choice.
 Reciting from a script will result in loss of points.
 Nationalistic /religious sentiments should be restricted.
 Time limit: 4 minutes

Criteria for awarding grades

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 Voice and Articulation
 Dramatic Appropriateness
 Overall Performance

5. BOOK REVIEW-SOLO

 Book chosen for review should be from English Literature.
 Participants must send the original unpublished work (book review) and the script in word

file must be attached in the mail.
 Plagiarism must be avoided.
 Reading from a script will result in loss of points.
 It should not hurt any nationalistic/religious sentiments.
 Time limit: 4 minutes

Criteria for awarding grades
 Content (introduction & summary)
 Evaluation (critical analysis of the book)
 Fluency & voice modulation
 Pronunciation

6. POETRY RECITATION HINDI-SOLO

 It should not hurt any nationalistic /religious sentiments.
 Props, back drops and sound effects are not recommended
 Participants are requested to be in Indian traditional outfits
 Time Limit: 4 minutes

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Criteria for awarding grades

 Accuracy of pronunciation and clarity of voice
 Voice modulation and dramatics
 Confidence
 Over all presentation

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