POETRY INTERPRETATION: Criteria and Guidelines

The following are the criteria and guidelines we crafted for our class Poetry Interpretation Contest.

1. All pieces should be restricted to romance or ballad genres of poetry.
2. Interpreter must memorize his/her contest piece.
3. The use of props, power point presentation and background music is under the contestant's        discretion.  However, messy props and the use of fire are strictly prohibited.
4. The delivery must not be less than five (5) minutes nor more than 7 minutes.
5. Appropriate costume to identify the character should be used.
6. The judging will be based on the following: 
              Interpretation (40%), 
              Delivery (30%),                            
              Craftsmanship (20%)  
              Stage Presence (10%).
7. The decision of the judges is FINAL and irrevocable.