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Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION VIII EASTERN VISAYAS
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF LEYTE
JUGABAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

ESSAY WRITING COMPETITION


Mechanics and Rules
1. The facilitators shall provide topic of the essay at the venue of the competition.
2. The contestants shall be given one (1) hour to develop the composition.
3. The contestants shall be provided with a pen and a long bond paper.
4. No printed materials, electronic gadgets, or storage devices shall be utilized.
5. Average word count range to 300-500 words. Write 4-paragraph essay, composed of introduction,
two body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
6. The result of the contest shall be posted on the tally board immediately after the judges have finished
rating the contestants’ manuscript.
7. The judges’ decision is final.

CRITERIA FOR JUDGING

Content (Relevance to the theme, Comprehensiveness, Originality, Insights)

Relevance to the theme – connection, significance of the issue being discussed.

Comprehensiveness – how complete and detailed the writer’s exposition of the topic. 50%

Originality – uniqueness, novelty, and authenticity of ideas.

Insights – a fresh way of looking at things, critical view of the subject.

Organization (Clarity of Thoughts, Creativity, Unity, and Consistency)

Clarity of Thoughts – use of simple and appropriate words to convey ideas or issues.

Creativity – the use of appropriate devices and expression in the exposition of the subject. 30%

Unity And Consistency – ability to highlight the focal point.

Mechanics (Punctuation, Spelling, Capitalization, Grammar)

- The correct use of punctuation, capitalization, and grammar 20%

Total 100%

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