Lights, Camera, Toontassy

Basic details:

Name Lights, Camera, Toontassy

Events/activities - Debate (6,7)

- Poetry recitation (7)
- Character come alive (6)
- Art competition (6,7)
- Story writing (6,7)

Purpose - The event coordinators of grades 7 and 8

want to conduct an intersection
competition for the students of grades 6
and 7 focusing on bringing interactive
activities to subjects like literature
- Furthermore, we as event coordinators
want to bring in more opportunities for
our classmates to boost their self-esteem
and explore their hidden talents.
- To do this we will be hosting events like
debate, drama, recitation, dance, and
music. We will also try to take some
inspiration from Lit Unlimited if possible.

Theme Cartoon and Fantasy; Literature

Chosen literature Grade 6:

Movie:
Name Lights, Camera, Toontassy

Events/activities - Debate (6,7)

- Poetry recitation (7)
- Character come alive (6)
- Art competition (6,7)
- Story writing (6,7)

Purpose - The event coordinators of grades 7 and 8

want to conduct an intersection
competition for the students of grades 6
and 7 focusing on bringing interactive
activities to subjects like literature
- Furthermore, we as event coordinators
want to bring in more opportunities for
our classmates to boost their self-esteem
and explore their hidden talents.
- To do this we will be hosting events like
debate, drama, recitation, dance, and
music. We will also try to take some
inspiration from Lit Unlimited if possible.

Flow of the event 3 days of lights camera toontassy:

Day one:

- Debate for grade 6 during a single lesson

- Poetry recitation for grade 7 during the
same single lesson
- Both events will be done during the same
lesson, volunteers/event coordinators
will be divided to handle both at the same
time

Day two:

- Debate for grade 7 during a lesson

- Character come alive (drama) for grade 6
during a single lesson ; Both events will be
done during the same lesson,
volunteers/event coordinators will be
divided to handle both at the same time
- Story writing to be held for both grades
during a single lesson, to be done in
homerooms/classrooms.
Name Lights, Camera, Toontassy

Events/activities - Debate (6,7)

- Poetry recitation (7)
- Character come alive (6)
- Art competition (6,7)
- Story writing (6,7)

Purpose - The event coordinators of grades 7 and 8

want to conduct an intersection
competition for the students of grades 6
and 7 focusing on bringing interactive
activities to subjects like literature
- Furthermore, we as event coordinators
want to bring in more opportunities for
our classmates to boost their self-esteem
and explore their hidden talents.
- To do this we will be hosting events like
debate, drama, recitation, dance, and
music. We will also try to take some
inspiration from Lit Unlimited if possible.

Day 3:

- Closing ceremony (single lesson required,

ILT works; depending on time
constraints; could also consider a double
lesson if required)

- The art exhibition: the submission can be

done during the event days at the given
venue; the submissions will be judged and
the top 5 artworks will be showcased on
the final day (closing day) - over mail or
on a board??

Dates/venue 2-5 April

Activities - Debate
- Poetry Recitation
- Drama-Based Activities
 Name Lights, Camera, Toontassy

Events/activities - Debate (6,7)

- Poetry recitation (7)
- Character come alive (6)
- Art competition (6,7)
- Story writing (6,7)

Purpose - The event coordinators of grades 7 and 8

want to conduct an intersection
competition for the students of grades 6
and 7 focusing on bringing interactive
activities to subjects like literature
- Furthermore, we as event coordinators
want to bring in more opportunities for
our classmates to boost their self-esteem
and explore their hidden talents.
- To do this we will be hosting events like
debate, drama, recitation, dance, and
music. We will also try to take some
inspiration from Lit Unlimited if possible.

- Dance-based Activities
- Story Writing

Events
Name Brief Time Venue Suitable Opening
required grades

Debate Based on three prompts PREP: 15 Cafeteria, and Grades 6 and 7 6-7 days prior to the event:
(cartoon and fantasy). minutes both MPH through mail and
Teams of three will 18 speakers, 6 (or announcements in class
debate for opposition to sections, each classrooms)
the proposition. speech: 4 Motions will be presented
minutes during the event itself.
(MAX)
Hence, 24
minutes (just
debates)
Story Writing On the basis of 3 Lesson Form rooms Grades 6 and 7 8-9 days prior to the
different prompts, required: event: Prompts will be
participants will have to single ILT given during the event
write a 300-400 word lesson (45 itself.
short story (fantasy or minutes)
cartoon-based)
Participants can either
work alone or in groups
of 2.
Participation is
compulsory for all
students

Poetry Participants are to write 2 MPH or Grade 7 A week prior to the event
recitation a slam poem (inspired performances Cafeteria (prompts to be given a
by a fantasy storyline or per section, 6 week before the event as
a cartoon) Participants sections: hence well)
can perform in solos or 50 minutes for
duets, the time limit for performance:
performance is 3 Double lesson
minutes. required.
The participants will be
judged based upon
perspective, creativity,
depth, body language,
and engagement.

Art Participants are to Project-based: Process is Grades 6 Event to be announced a

create an art piece Participants done at home, week before final
inspired by the given will be given a physical submission.
book/movie/song. Each week to submission
artwork needs to have a complete their
200 word description artworks (not
explaining the artistic during school
intention. Artworks will timings)
be judged on the basis
of artistic intention,
creativity, and quality.

Character Activity aims to build 45-50 minutes MPH Grade 6 9-10 days before event. a
come alive creativity and (performance
team-building skills. In time limit: 5
this event, participants minutes MAX)
will be choosing a scene
from the given books or
movies (they could also
be creative and choose
to recreate a picture
shown in one of the
songs) and recreate it
(add a twist).
Participants can work in
duets or groups
(maximum 5 people)
Participation/Auditions:

- Students will be having auditions during class time itself, there will be class voting to decide
who all participate for what event.
- Open entries for Art, and story writing
- Voting/2 minute auditions in a class lesson (somewhat like CR elections) :
❖ Debate: 3 students
❖ Dance: 2- 4 students
❖ Character come alive- 2-5 students
❖ Poetry recitation- 2 students

Possible Judges:

Event name Student Judges Teacher Judges

Character-Come alive Ridaa Mittal (grade 9) Ms. Annanya

Ms. Sukriti

Team debate Ishanya Sehgal- 8A Ms. Lekha

Simran Choubey- 8C Kavi Sir

c(art)oon and fant(art)sies Atreyi Bhattacharya- 8C Ms. Tinni

Myrah Mittal - 8B Pabitra Pal sir

Story Writing Event coordinators Ms. Mayura

Ms. Rohini

Poetry Recitation Anvi Arora- 8B Ms. Parul

Kashvi Awasthi- 8E Vivek Sir

Mail for judges:

-
Dear __,

Hello! I hope this mail finds you well and healthy.

The 2023-24 middle school, event coordinator team is hosting “Lights, Camera, Toontassy,
Take 2!” on the 3rd and 5th of April, 2024. The theme for this event is circling around
literature, specifically around the genre of fantasy and cartoons.

One of the activities for this 2-day event is the ____

Because this event is competitive, we will require judges who will score the participants and
provide them with feedback based on their performances.

We would be delighted if you could be one of the judges for the event and provide the
participants with your valuable feedback.

The event will be happening on the __ during ___ in __

Please find below, a Canva presentation with details for the event:

(presentation link)

After your approval, we’ll be sending the details of the event to you via email.

Warm regards,

Event coordinator team, 23-24’

(if they accept) we will send them the rubrics after reply

Rubrics:
Debate:

Criterias: 7-8 5-6 3-4 1-2

Understanding Clearly Understood topic Seemed to Unclear about

Of Topic understood the in depth understand main topic of debate
topic in depth, points in the topic
and presented
 information
forcefully and
convincingly.

Organization Well organized Organized Some moments of Unorganised,

presentation and presentation and disorganization of data, evidence,
materials materials materials and presentation

Arguments 5 or more 4 arguments Less than 4 The debate lacked

arguments were clearly presented arguments were arguments that
made to support to support the raised to support supported the
the team's stance, team's argument. the team's claims. team's claims.
and the points
made were
complex and
articulate.

Evidence Numerous Debate was Some relevant Few or no relevant

support materials adequately evidence supporting
given with every supported with provided, evidence.
point addressed in relevant evidence although the
the debate relevance most
times is quite
questionable

Rebuttal Directly raises Some effective Few effective No effective

each argument counter counter counterargument
raised by the arguments were arguments were was made and did
opponent. Offers made directly made directly not directly
extensive evidence addressing most addressing some address
to refute opposing of the opponents of opponents opponents'
side's points. arguments. points. arguments.

Delivery All style features Most style Few style features It's not
were used features were used were used convincing, with
-Style Features persuasively, and effectively convincingly. few style features.
(Eye contact, heavily impacted
voice modulation, the debaters
gestures, performance.
persuasion)
Poetry Recitation

Criterias: 7-8 5-6 3-4 1-2

Language Used: The poem The poem The poem The poem
incorporated incorporated incorporates incorporated no
1. Diction profound adequate simple vocabulary, impressive
2. Vocabulary vocabulary, a wide vocabulary, a very few literary vocabulary, little to
3. Literary range of literary varied range of devices, and a no literary devices,
Devices devices and clear literary devices and somewhat clear and very unclear
choice of words. mostly clear choice choice of words. choice of words.
of words.

Memory The poem was There were 1-2 There were 3-4 There were
recited flawlessly, pauses and lapses pauses and lapses multiple pauses
without in memory and in memory and and lapses in
reference, pauses the poem was there were 1-2 memory and
or lapses in recited with references. constant
memory. minimal references or the
reference. student failed to
complete the
recitation of the
poem.

There were There was good use There was use of There was no use of
Physical
effective and varied of gestures, and gestures, and voice appropriate
Presence
gestures, and voice voice modulation modulation gestures, and voice
modulation. most of the time. sometimes. modulation.

Depth Of Potent message Somewhat deep Simple message, No identifiable

Message which conveys a message that that that conveys message, devoid
deep meaning conveys a very simple of any impactful
towards the target adequately deep meaning towards meaning towards
audience meaning towards the target the target
the target audience audience.
audience

Fluency & The There were 1-2 There were 4-5 The
Presentation pronunciations mispronunciatio mispronunciatio pronunciations
were correct ns. Poem is ns. Poem lacks had multiple
throughout the somewhat well some clarity, errors even in
act. Poem is well articulated, some elements basic words.
articulated, are confusing for Poem has no
 clearly heard and clearly heard and the audience to clarity, speech is
understood understood. follow. poorly
articulated,
mostly confusing
for audience to
understand

Character come alive

Criterias: 7-8 5-6 3-4 1-2

Clarity of Plot Coherent plot, Good plot, with Somewhat okay The plot is not up
with specific plot the story and plot plot, some of the to standards, with
points, that have points being well story is well the audience not
an excellent placed, and is easy placed, however being able to
chronological to follow, most of the times understand what
order, and is easy although at times it can be is happening
for the audience to gets lost in confusing to throughout.
follow and translation comprehend
understand.

Relation To There is an There is sufficient There is a great Theme is not

Theme abundance of information that deal of clear; information
material clearly relates to the information that included does not
related to the theme. Most is not clearly support the topic
theme. All points points are connected to the in any way.
are accurate and accurate and theme.
clearly made. clearly made.

Dramatic The students use The students often The students try The students tell
Expression consistent voices, use voices, facial to use voices, the story but do
(Acting) facial expressions expressions and facial expressions not use voices,
and movements to movements to and movements to facial expressions
make the make the make the or movement to
characters more characters more characters more make the
Voice Modulation believable and the believable and the believable and the storytelling more
story more easily story more easily story more easily interesting or
Facial Expression understood understood. understood. clear.

Body Language

Preparation Skit is well Most parts of skit Some parts of skit Skit not
memorized, is memorized, memorized, many memorized,
demonstration of demonstration of repeated lapses of mostly reading
preparedness, no adequate memory due to several lapses of
or a single lapse of preparedness, nervousness or memory due to
memory due to some repeated lack of lack of
nervousness lapses of memory preparation preparation
due to
nervousness

Story Writing

Criteria 7-8 5-6 3-4 1-2

Organization The writer sets The writer vaguely The writer hints at The writer does
the scene by presents the the characters, not set up what
introducing the characters, setting, or action. the story is about.
characters, setting, or action.
setting, or action The ending does The story begins
in a memorable The ending not bring the and ends in a
way. resolves the conflict to a confusing way.
conflict. satisfying
The ending conclusion.
resolves the The sequence of
conflict events is mostly The sequence of
satisfactorily. clear. events is
sometimes
The sequence of The story has a confusing.
events is clear beginning,
and engaging. middle, and end, The story has a
but the action is beginning,
The story has a not always easy to middle, and end,
clear beginning, follow. but the action is
middle, and hard to follow.
ending.
 Vocabulary, Thoughtful use of Sensory language More sensory Lack of sensory
Sentence sensory language is adequate to language is language limits
Structure and helps create describe the needed. the picture of the
Imagery memorable setting, setting,
pictures of the characters, and Some sentences characters, and
setting, conflict. have a variety of conflict.
characters, and structures.
conflict. Sentences mostly Repetitive
have a variety of Use of fragments sentence
Sentences have a structures. and run-on structures and
pleasing variety sentences in lack of dialogue
of structures. Use of fragments dialogue is not make the writing
and run-on always thoughtful. difficult to follow.
Use of fragments sentences in
and run-on dialogue is
sentences in thoughtful.
dialogue is
deliberate and
thoughtful.

Plot and The plot is The plot is unique The plot is The plot is not
Characterization creative, unique and creative with creative with original or
and original with good structure. acceptable creative and the
excellent structure. structure is
structure. Most of the details incorrect.
are relevant and The opening lines
Significant, give a brief idea give a very bare The opening lines
descriptive presenting the idea of the story's do not present the
details are story's setting and main conflict and story's main
present to reveal characters. characters. conflict or
the setting and characters.
characters. The traits of more details and
characters are examples are details and
The traits of introduced with needed to describe examples are
characters are both indirect and the characters and irrelevant or
creatively direct methods. setting. missing
introduced with
both indirect and The traits of The traits of
direct methods. characters are characters are not
introduced with clear if they are
either indirect and there at all.
direct methods.

Art

Criteria 7-8 5-6 3-4 1-2

Creativity and The artwork The artwork The artwork The artwork
Originality exhibits displays a high shows moderate demonstrates
exceptional level of creativity, originality, with some creativity
creativity and with original some unique but relies heavily
innovation, characters, elements, but may on common
presenting wholly settings, and still be somewhat tropes or styles.
unique and concepts that derivative.
imaginative ideas stand out from
executed with typical
mastery. conventions.

Technical Skill The artwork The artwork The artwork The artwork
and Execution showcases displays advanced demonstrates shows basic
masterful technical ability, solid technical technical
technical with intricate skills, with clear proficiency but
execution, details, dynamic linework, colour may lack precision
complex poses, and application, and or refinement.
compositions, and effective use of composition.
use of various perspective and
mediums. lighting.

Emotional Impact The artwork The artwork The artwork tells a The artwork
and Storytelling transports the immerses the coherent story or conveys a simple
viewer into a fully viewer in a rich evokes a clear narrative or idea,
realized fantasy narrative world, mood, engaging but needs more
realm, with with compelling the viewer on a depth and
intricate characters, basic level. engagement.
narratives, deep settings, and
character storytelling
development, and elements.
immersive
storytelling.

Interpretation of The artwork The artwork The artwork The artwork

Theme showcases an interprets the demonstrates a loosely relates to
exceptional theme in a solid the theme but
interpretation of creative and understanding of lacks depth or a
the theme, thought-provokin the theme, clear connection.
pushing the g manner, offering incorporating
boundaries of unique recognizable
cartoon and perspectives or elements of
fantasy innovative twists cartoon and
conventions while on traditional fantasy genres.
maintaining concepts.
coherence and
relevance.

Mails for events:

Introduction to event:

Hello everyone!

Warm greetings from the event coordinators team 23-24, we’ve been given the role of planning events
for middle school so that we can have a fun time through MYP! This year, we’ve decided to organize a
sequel to an event founded by the event coordinators team 22-23, “Lights, Camera, Toontassy!”. The
event planned for you all is especially for the actors, artists, and the bookworms we have amongst us, so
keep reading to find out more!

Ladies and gentlemen, we present to you “LIGHTS CAMERA TOONTASSY: TAKE 2”.
The event originally consisted of 4 activities, however, there is another activity coming up as an addition
to “Lights Camera Toontassy… TAKE 2”

The event revolves around the themes of literature, specifically fantasy and cartoon, to make the event
more interesting and challenging, we’ve chosen 3 pieces of literature for each grade that all activities
will be based around.

Grade 6:

● Book - Percy Jackson (open ended)

● Song - Lost boy- Ruth B
● Movie - Harry Potter

Grade 7:

● Book - Jane, The Fox, And Me

● Movie - Indiana Jones and The Raiders Of The Lost Ark
● Song - Runaway- Aurora

The activities are:

● Poetry recitation (only for grade 7)

● Character come alive (drama role play) (only for grade 6)
● Debate (For both grades 6 & 7)
● Short story writing (For both grades 6 & 7)
● cARToon and Fant(ART)sies (art competition) (For both grades 6 & 7)

Remember…This is an inter-section competition, all of you will be representing your classes so make
sure to participate!

Grade 6:

Grade 6 will have 8-11 people representing the sections. 3 people from short story writing, 3 people
from debate and 2-5 people from the character come-alive.

Character come-alive:

● Through this activity, we are aiming to build creativity, team-building skills and coordination.
 ● Participants will be choosing a scene from the given books or movies (they could also be
creative and choose to recreate a picture shown in one of the songs) and recreate it (add a
twist).
● Time limit: 3-5 minutes
● For grade 7

Debate:

- 3 speakers from each section (First speaker, second speaker, & third speaker)
- Sections will be divided into 3 different rooms (A vs B, C vs D, E vs F) and given 3 different
motions.
- Through a coin toss, teams get to decide if they want to be opposition or proposition
- 15 minutes for preparation; each speech has to be 2-4 minutes long
- Motions will either be based on the given book or movie (to be revealed on the day of the event)

Short story writing:

● Participation is compulsory for all students.

● Students will be provided with 3 prompts related to the books/movies/songs mentioned, and
are expected to write a short story on one of the prompts.
● Every participant will be given 50 minutes to write their story (300-500 words long)
● From each section, 3 of the best entries will be shortlisted for the final round of judging.
● The participants can add illustrations if they want as well.
● The participants can add illustrations if they want as well.

Grade 7:

Grade 7 will have 8 people representing each section.

- 2 participants for poetry recitation

- 3 participants for team debate
- 3 participants for story writing

Poetry recitation:

● This activity will focus on the participants’ speaking skills, memory, clarity, hand gestures,
performance and emotion. One of the main criteria for the event will be how well the
participants can display their emotions.
● Participants are supposed to compose ORIGINAL slam poetry/spoken poetry (inspired by a
fantasy storyline or a cartoon)
● Participants can perform in solos or duets, the time limit for performance is 3 minutes.
● The participants will be judged based on perspective, creativity, depth, body language, and
engagement.
● Prompts will be revealed closer to the date.

Debate:

- 3 speakers from each section (First speaker, second speaker, & third speaker)
- All three debates (A vs B; C vs D; E vs F) will happen in the cafeteria one by one and they will
given different motions.
- Through a coin toss, teams get to decide if they want to be opposition or proposition
 - 15 minutes for preparation; each speech has to be 2-4 minutes long
- Motions will either be based on the given book or movie (to be revealed on the day of the event)

Short story writing:

● Participation is compulsory for all students.

● Students will be provided with 3 prompts related to the books/movies/songs mentioned, and
are expected to write a short story on one of the prompts.
● Every participant will be given 50 minutes to write their story (300-500 words long)
● From each section, 3 of the best entries will be shortlisted for the final round of judging.
● The participants can add illustrations if they want as well.
● The participants can add illustrations if they want as well.

For any queries you can reach out to;

aaradhya.singhal@pathways.in

kiara.adlakha@pathways.in

myrah.mittal@pathways.in

vansh.jain2@pathways.in

saamya.gupta@pathways.in

divit.tekriwal@pathways.in

We’re looking forward to seeing you all bring out your creativity up there!

Warm regards,

Event coordinators, 23-24

Debate Selection & participation:

Hey there! Congratulations!

You’ve been selected to represent your class (6_/7_) for the Intersection debate competition taking
place on the __ of April 2024.

Backward planning
Red = PRIORITY (earlier event)

Grade 6:

Event name Planning to be All mails to be Confirmed list Venue and Final date
 completed by: sent out by: of judges and lesson (proposing)
participants (proposing)
by:

Debate 19.3.24 21.3.24 29.3.24 MPH & 3.5.24

CAFETERIA
Lesson 2/5

Character 21.3.24 23.3.24 28.3.24 MPH 5.5.24

come alive Any block
lesson

Story writing 19.3.24 21.4.24 27.4.24 Form rooms 3.5.24

ILT lesson
(4A)

cARToons and 21.4.24 23.4.24 27.4.24 Online Submission

fant(ART)sies; submission can be done
ART between 28th
March and 2nd
april

Closing NA (certificates (winners) MPH/cafeteria 5.5.24

/medals) 5.5.24
2.5.24

Grade 7:

Event name All planning to All mails to be Confirmed list Venue and Final date
be completed sent out by: of judges and lesson (proposing)
by: participants (proposing)
by:

Debate 19.4.24 25.4.24 1.4.24 MPH & 5.5.24

21.4.24 CAFETERIA
Lesson 2/5

Poetry 19.4.24 21.4.24 27.4.24 MPH 3.5.24

recitation Any block
lesson

Story writing 19.4.24 21.4.24 27.4.24 Form rooms 3.5.24

ILT lesson
(4A)

cARToons and 21.4.24 23.4.24 27.4.24 Online 28nd

fant(ART)sies; submission March-2nd
ART April

Closing NA (certificates (winners) MPH/cafeteria 5.5.24

ceremony /medals) 5.5.24
2.5.24
Detail table
Event Date Grade Lesson Venue Rubric
Story writing 3.5.24 Grade 6 ILT Form Rooms

Story writing 3.5.24 Grade 7 ILT Form Rooms

Debate 3.5.24 Grade 6 Any block lesson Cafeteria/MPH

(both)

Debate 5.5.24 Grade 7 Lesson Cafeteria

2/(WSA)/Lesson MPH
5 (large classroom)

Character 5.5.24 Grade 6 Lesson 2 MPH

come alive (WSA)/Lesson 5 (if both grades have
(skit) events in separate
lessons ; otherwise
one of the events
will be done in a
classroom [debate
grade 7 & skit])

Poetry 3.5.24 Grade 7 Any block lesson MPH

Recitation (if both grades have
events in separate
lessons ; otherwise
one of the events
will be done in a
classroom [debate
grade 6 &
poetry])

Closing 5.5.24 Both Lesson 5 MPH/cafeteria

ceremony grades

3rd April
Event Lesson Judges Volunteers

Poetry Recitation Anvi Arora- 8B Vansh Jain

(Grade 7) Kashvi Awasthi- 8E Myrah Mittal
Ms. Parul Saamya Gupta
Vivek Sir

Debate (Grade 6) MPH & CAFETERIA Ishanya Sehgal- 8A Kiara Adlakha

Lesson 2/5 Simran Choubey- 8C Divit Tekriwal
Ms. Lekha Aaradhya Singhal
Kavi Sir
Story Writing (Grade Form rooms All Event Coordinators All Event Coordinators
6&7) ILT lesson (4A) Ms. Mayura
Ms. Rohini

5th April

Event Lesson Judges Volunteers

Character come alive Lesson 2 (WSA) Ms. Ananya

(grade 6) Ms. Sukriti
Ridaa Mittal

Debate (grade 7) Lesson 2 (WSA) Ishanya Sehgal- 8A

Simran Choubey- 8C
Ms. Lekha
Kavi Sir

Debate Motions:
Grade 6 ★ This house believes that the Hogwarts
school of Witchcraft and Wizardry should
not allow muggle-born students to attend.
★ This house believes that Thea Stilton is a
more capable detective than Geronimo
Stilton.
★ This house believes that the Neverland
depicted in the song “Lost boy” by Ruth B
offers an idealized escape from reality.

Grade 7 ★ This house believes that Marlin’s

protective nature affected Dori’s
independence and self-discovery
throughout the movie.
★ This house regrets schools not making
more efforts to prevent bullying.
★ This house believes in the pursuit of
freedom, even if it means abandoning
societal norms.