Recitation Contest

Recitation competition is one of the children’s literature projects that brings together the spontaneity, uniqueness and vibrancy of children’s talents.

Why should I take part in this competition?

The Recitation competition helps to instill a love of reading to a young generation through meeting great works of world literary heritage, as well as to inspire them to create and express themselves in a new way.

Participation fee: Participation if FREE and open to all children aged from 10 to 17.

Awards: All participants receive certificates, and the top winners also look forward to special prizes.

Construct:

Participants are expected to recite a fragment of any classical prosaic text written in (or translated into) the Russian language.

Terms and conditions:

• Anyone between the ages of 10 and 17 may participate in the competition;
• Competition is free of charge for all participants;
• Participants may read their fragments by heart or use a print out for their convenience;
• Each performance is expected to last between 2 and 5 minutes.

Competition Dates:

The contest is split into several rounds:

• Classes round (Levels 5 – 11, АР, PC);
• School round at Metaphor School;
• Regional round;
• National final in Washington, D.C.

Registration:

• Please register for participation at our school at Events@MetaphorSchool.org;
• Choose a part of the classics OR ask our teachers to help your child to choose, learn and prepare a performance.

How can I prepare for the competition?

Metaphor teachers will be happy to help our students ages 10 and older to find a suitable book and to prepare a memorable performance for the contest.

Dates: The annual competition takes place every February-March. Follow our calendar to save the date!

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