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Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
National Capital Region
Schools Division of Navotas City
Kaunlaran High School
North Bay Boulevard South – Kaunlaran, Navotas City

NATIONAL READING MONTH 2024


ESSAY WRITING CONTEST
MECHANICS
S.Y. 2024-2025

I. Title
On-the-Spot Essay Writing Contest Mechanics for Reading Month
Celebration 2024

II. Objective
The Essay Writing Contest aims to provide participants with a platform to
showcase their spontaneous writing skills and share their thoughts on the
importance of reading in their lives.

III. Eligibility
A. The contest is open to all students from Grade 11 and 12.
B. Participants must be currently enrolled in Kaunlaran High School.
C. Each section is limited to one participant only.

IV. Contest Format


A. Date and Time
The contest will be held on November 8, 2024 from 11:20 AM to 12:20
PM (Grade 11) and from 12:20 to 1:20 PM (Grade 12).
B. Location
SHS Building, FBS Room 202.
C. Duration
Participants will have one hour to complete their essays.
D. Theme
The theme for the essay contest is "A Journey Through Words:
Inspiring Minds, Enhancing Literacy." Participants are encouraged to
reflect on the transformative power of reading.

V. Contest Procedure
A. Registration
Participants must register at the designated registration link
(https://forms.gle/DzimWz8mjdUmTZ748) by November 4, 2024.
B. Essay Prompt
A sealed envelope containing the essay prompt will be provided to
each participant during the contest proper.
C. Writing Materials
Participants must bring their own writing materials (e.g., pens,
pencils).
D. Writing Area
Participants will be assigned a designated area (FBS Room 202) to
write their essays in a conducive environment.
E. Proctoring
Proctors will be present to ensure fairness and integrity during the
contest.
F. Submission
Participants must submit their completed essays to the designated
submission area within the specified time limit.

VI. Essay Requirements


A. Essays must be written in English.
B. Word Count
Essays should be between 250-750 words.
C. Paper
Blank, lined paper will be provided.
D. Originality
Plagiarism will result in disqualification. All essays must be original
and written by the participant.

VII. Judging Criteria


A. Adherence to Theme (40%)
B. Creativity and Originality (30%)
C. Writing Style and Clarity (20%)
D. Grammar and Mechanics (10%)
Criteria Excellent (4) Proficient (3) Basic (2) Limited (1) Score
Adherence Demonstrates a Shows a clear Partially addresses Lacks clear
to Theme deep connection to the the theme, with connection to the
(40%) understanding of theme, with most some ideas and theme, with few
the theme, with all ideas and arguments related ideas and
ideas and arguments relevant to the topic. arguments relevant
arguments to the topic. to the topic.
consistently
aligned with the
topic.
Creativity Exhibits Demonstrates Shows limited Lacks creativity,
and exceptional creativity, offering creativity, with a relying on familiar
Originality creativity, insightful few novel ideas ideas and
(30%) presenting fresh perspectives. presented. Ideas perspectives.
and innovative Presents some may be somewhat Originality is
perspectives. original ideas that conventional. minimal.
Engages the engage the reader.
reader with
unique and
original ideas.
Writing Employs a Utilizes a clear and Demonstrates a Writing style lacks
Style and sophisticated well-structured basic writing style, clarity and
Clarity writing style, writing style. Ideas with some clarity coherence. Ideas
(20%) demonstrating are presented and coherence. are presented in a
exceptional logically, with good Ideas may be confusing or
clarity, coherence, coherence and somewhat disorganized
and eloquence. readability. disjointed. manner.
Engages the
reader effectively.
Grammar Demonstrates Displays good Contains noticeable Contains
and impeccable command of grammar, significant
Mechanics grammar, grammar, punctuation, grammar,
(10%) punctuation, punctuation, spelling, and punctuation,
spelling, and spelling, and sentence structure spelling, and
sentence sentence structure. errors. Some errors sentence structure
structure. Errors Errors, if any, are errors, which may
are extremely minor and do not may slightly hinder impede
rare. detract from comprehension. comprehension.
comprehension.

VIII. Prizes
A. 1st Place: Certificate and Token of Recognition
B. 2nd Place: Certificate and Token of Recognition
C. 3rd Place: Certificate and Token of Recognition

IX. Announcement of Winners


The winners will be announced on November 27, 2024 during the Awarding
Ceremony. Winners will also be notified via Facebook Messenger.

X. Additional Information
A. Participants are encouraged to arrive at least 10 minutes before the
contest begins.
B. Any form of cheating or misconduct will lead to immediate
disqualification.
C. The decision of the judges is final and irrevocable.

We look forward to witnessing your creativity and passion for reading during this
Essay Writing Contest. Happy writing!

Prepared by: Noted:

JAYSON S. PRADES ANN LAURA G. SENGCO


SHS English Teacher Assistant Principal II

AMOR O. ADVINCULA
Young Readers’ Circle Club Adviser

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