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Camino Real Council of the International Reading Association
proudly presents
English Expo XXVII
Registration Information: to be sent electronically!
Date: Saturday, February 27, 2016
Place: La Cueva High School - 7801 Wilshire NE Albuquerque, NM
(between Wyoming and Wilshire, north of Paseo del Norte)
Divisions:
Junior (Grades 6-7-8)
Senior (Grades 9-10-11-12)
For general questions, please contact English Expo Chair, Dianna Valdez, at (505) 898-3587 or valdez@aps.edu.
NOTE-- NO LITERATURE CONTESTS THIS YEAR
22 Other Fabulous Contests in which all students can excel!
See contest descriptions in the ARTS, WRITING, GRAMMAR and SPEAKING.
School Challenges:
School teams sign up at registration to win a $50 prize for your school:
Compete in a POETRY SLAM or the SPELLING BEE! Time and space are limited and on a first-come/firstserved basis.
or
attend a special presentation, or cheer on the Speaking Finals competitors.
Registration must be sent electronically to Pam Wheeldon and Jeannette Vigil.
Send registrations to: Jeannette Vigil, leahvigil14@gmail.com
Send payment as PO with PO# / R# or check to: Pam Wheeldon
1032 Dakota St SE
Albuquerque, NM 87108-4922
For questions e-mail address: pkwheeldon@gmail.com
Brochure available in Word format at www.nmira.org
Click on ->Welcome->NMIRA Organization->Local Councils-> Camino Real-> English Expo
or
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http://www.nmira.org/english-expo.html
English Expo Student Contest Descriptions
A.
Posters: Displayed and explained on-site, but prepared in advance. Poster must promote some aspect of English
language arts and can be no larger than 3’ x 4’. The student explains his/her poster to a judge. The oral presentation
is part of the final score. Explanations may not exceed one minute. This contest is held during Round I, and the
entrant MUST be present to explain the work. DO NOT SIGN UP FOR ANY OTHER CONTEST IN ROUND I.
B. Book Cover: Displayed and explained on-site, but prepared in advance. Students design a book cover for one of the
ten titles on this year’s substitute book list. Students must read or research the book. The total book cover cannot
exceed 8- 1/2” x 14” in size. Covers developed by computer graphics must be drawn with graphics software, not
scanned as a copy. At Expo, students explain their covers to a judge in one minute or less. The explanation is part of
the score. This contest is held during Round II, and the entrant MUST be present to compete. DO NOT SIGN UP
FOR ANY OTHER CONTEST IN ROUND II.
C. Literature: Multiple choice test based on the appropriate division’s reading list of the ten books for this year’s
competition. Essays may be used as tie-breakers.
D. Business Letters: Students write a business letter(s) from information provided. Standard business letter format is
used. Judges will look for consistency in format.
E. Social Notes: Students write at least two different social note(s) from information provided. Possible types include a
thank you, sympathy note, invitation, letter of acceptance, etc.
F. Poetry: From a prompt, which may be music, video, art, or other stimulus, students write at least eight lines of verse.
G. Prose: Students write a descriptive paragraph, a character sketch, or a persuasive essay from given information.
H. Personal Narrative: From several prompts, students choose one and write about a personal experience.
I, Short Story- Fantasy: Students write a short story in the fantasy genre using a given set of characters, setting, and
conflict.
J. Short Story- Teen Life: Students write a short story in the teen life genre using a given set of characters, setting, and
conflict.
K. Team Dialogue Writing: From a given situation, students write dialogue to complete a story in play-type format.
Different scenarios are provided. Students write in teams of two for this event. It is important that advisors indicate
on the registration form which students are paired, so that they may be placed in the same room for competition.
L. Technical Writing: From a given set of scientific and/or technical facts, students write a piece of prose, which
incorporates the necessary details in a clear, concise manner.
M. Listening: Multiple choice test over three to five different oral selections, which may include a television tape of a
newscast, storytelling, poetry, instructions, etc. No note-taking is allowed.
N. Proofreading: Multiple choice test over grammar, punctuation, parts of speech, spelling, editing, capitalization,
analogies, synonyms, antonyms, and other techniques for demonstrating knowledge.
O. Vocabulary: Multiple choice test over vocabulary words both in context and in isolation. The test may include
analogies, synonyms, antonyms, and other techniques for demonstrating knowledge.
STUDENTS CANNOT PARTICIPATE IN 2 SPEAKING FINALS.THEREFORE, A STUDENT CAN COMPETE IN ONLY 1
SPEAKING CONTEST IN CASE S/HE PLACES FOR THE
P. Storytelling- Original: Students tell original stories which they have created to a judge(s) in the room. Stories may
not exceed five minutes in length. No costumes, props, set, make-up, or furniture, except a single chair, may be used
in telling the story. While words from other cultures may be used, the majority of the story must be told in English. .
Students can only participate in ONE speaking contest.
Q. Storytelling- Traditional: Students tell traditional stories which they have learned to a judge(s) in the room. Stories
may not exceed five minutes in length. No costumes, props, set, make-up, or furniture, except a single chair, may be
used in telling the story. While words from other cultures may be used, the majority of the story must be told in
English. Students can only participate in ONE speaking contest.
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R. Informative Speaking: Students present original speeches of no longer than five minutes on a topic prepared in
advance. Students are to incorporate visual aids (posters, easels, non-living objects, etc.) into their speeches.
Computers and other electronic aids are not permitted. Notes are limited to one 3” x 5” index card. Students can
only participate in ONE speaking contest.
S. Declamation: Students memorize and deliver a speech given originally by a public figure at a public occasion.
Minimum time: two minutes and maximum time: five minutes. Students can only participate in ONE speaking
contest.
T. Poetry Recitation: Students memorize and orally deliver published poems by recognized poets. Poems may be
either narrative or lyric. Several poems may be combined if an introduction presents the theme. Students may NOT
recite their own, original poetry. Minimum time: two minutes and maximum time: five minutes . Students can only
participate in ONE speaking contest.
U. Children’s Book: Prepared in advance, students write an original book designed for children in primary or
elementary grades. Art and copy must be the student’s original work. The book must be a minimum of six pages and
a maximum of twenty pages. The student explains his/her book to a judge. Explanations should not exceed two
minutes. This contest will take place in Round I, and students MUST be present to participate. DO NOT SIGN UP
FOR ANY OTHER CONTEST IN ROUND I.
V. Photographic Essay: Prepared in advance, students mount three to five related pictures (color or blank and white)
on a poster not to exceed 3’ x 4’. In addition, the student must write up to 100 words describing the photos,
expressing creativity, or otherwise enhancing the photos for the judge’s view. The student will explain his/her photos
and writing to a judge. Explanations should not exceed two minutes. This contest will take place in Round II, and
students MUST be present to participate. DO NOT SIGN UP FOR ANY OTHER CONTEST IN ROUND II.
W. Written Presentation: Prepared in advance, students create and mount three of the same one-page sample on a
poster not to exceed 3’ x 4’. The content of the sample need not be original, but must be complete within the one-page
limit. One sample in manuscript print (with lines) (D’Nealian or Zaner Bloser), one in cursive writing (with lines)
(D’Nealian or Zaner Bloser), and one in Blackletter style calligraphy (without lines). Sample alphabets are available
in the Expo Guide Booklet and on the website www.nmira.org. All must be original and personally created without
electronic support or enhancement. In addition, the student must write up to 100 words expressing which form best
suits the sample writing. Students create 3 sample pieces (provided for participants) during the contest time.
Participants must bring at least 2 chisel-nib medium or fine width felt tip pens. This contest will take place in Round
II, and students MUST be present to participate. DO NOT SIGN UP FOR ANY OTHER CONTEST IN ROUND
II.
X. Shakespearean Monologue: This contest requires students to memorize speech(es) from a single character in a play
by Shakespeare . State name of play, act number, scene number, and line numbers, and present a copy of speech to
one judge. Judging is on memorization and pace; developing role into a distinct, believable character; understanding
the emotional and intellectual context of the piece; scene honesty and believability; blocking; projection; enunciation;
preparation; and effectiveness of the scene. Presentations must between one and a half minutes and five minutes long
and be 40 lines or more from the play. Scenes from more than one speech must be indicated both during the speech
and on the paper. Students can only participate in ONE speaking contest.
Schedule
Registration and exhibits
Judges/Monitor Meeting – students in the gym; adults in Lecture Hall
Welcome Assembly - General Session for students
Break to Contests
Contest Sessions Round 1
Break
Contest Sessions Round II
Judge, Monitor, Volunteer Lunch - staggered as needed, exhibits
Students’ Lunch ---Bring-a-Book Exchange *, exhibits
Speaking Finals
Special Activities – School Challenges: Spelling Bee, or the Poetry Slam; Non-school challenges:
visit the vendors or attend the Speaking Finals
2:00 - 3:00 Awards Ceremony
7:45
8:30
8:45
9:15
9:30
10:30
10:45
11:00
11:45
12:30
12:45
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8:25
9:15
9:15
9:30
10:30
10:45
11:45
1:00
12:30
1:45
1:45
* Students are encouraged to bring a new-looking book to exchange for another. There will be some “start up” choices on hand.
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NOTE: Because of the lateness with English Expo registration, this list is
ONLY for purposes of use by Book Cover or Poster contests.
These are popular titles that were formerly used for Expo Contests.
2016 Substitute Book List
Junior Division
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain
The Giver by Lois Lowry
Island of the Blue Dolphin by Scott O’Dell
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
Maniac McGee by Jerry Spinelli
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle
Senior Division
Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
Listening Woman by Tony Hillerman
The Prince & the Pauper By Mark Twain
Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane
The Tragedy of Macbeth by William Shakespeare
Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
Order Your English Expo Guidebook, 2016 Edition!
A new version of the English Expo Guidebook is available in January 2016. It contains:
• additional information for organizing school groups, other Expo activities, etc.
• complete rules for each contest
• sample rubrics for those contests which use rubrics
• sample questions for some contests
• information and rubric for the new Speaking Contest: Shakespearean Monologue
The new version of the English Expo Guidebook is a cd that costs $ 9.00 and can be ordered from
Pam Wheeldon, English Expo Treasurer at 1032 Dakota St SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108-4922.
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PAYABLE TO: English Expo, ORDERS MUST BE SENT BY MAIL AND PAYMENT MUST
ACCOMPANY THE ORDER. NO PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THIS, PLEASE. When schools
purchase an English Expo Guidebook 2016, personnel at the school have the rights to make copies as
needed. This copyright permission is granted only to one school per book.
Many thanks to Annette Hardin, Carlsbad HS, for helping with Guidebook revisions.
Questions? Please contact Dianna Valdez at valdez@aps.edu. Please allow one week for delivery.
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English Expo Student Registration Form
IMPORTANT CHANGE: THIS FORM/PAGE MUST BE E-MAILED TO THE EXPO REGISTRAR, JEANNETTE VIGIL,
leahvigil14@gmail.com , and T
REASURER, Pam Wheeldon, pkwheeldon@gmail.com , BY FEB. 17, 2016
Mail payment and extra registration forms to Pam Wheeldon.
City
School Name
Address, City, Zip
area code/ Phone
E-mail
Main Adult Contact Name
Junior Division (Grade 6-7-8)
Senior Division (Grade 9-10-11-12)
(Use a separate form for each division)
Please note that this form and the sponsor teacher registration form must be completed and sent in for your school’s registration to be
accepted. MAKE COPIES FOR YOURSELF AND FOR YOUR SCHOOL/DISTRICT INVOICE BEFORE MAILING
THESE FORMS. WE DO NOT WANT TO HAVE TO SEND YOUR SCHOOL/DISTRICT ANOTHER INVOICE FOR
YOUR SCHOOL REGISTRATION THROUGH A PO .
Entries must be accompanied by check or money order payable to English Expo, CRC-IRA for the TOTAL ENTRY FEE, plus
CRC-IRA membership, if needed. Purchase orders will be accepted but PO#/R# must accompany the registration.
Entry fees are NON-REFUNDABLE. For absent students, substitutions may be made within the same
categories ONLY. Student names AND student numbers must be filled in on the student registration form.
Please do not ask for spots to be saved. Full payment is expected even if students do not attend.
Remember that we can only accommodate 1,000 students. When the limit is reached, registration will close and
forms received after the closing will be returned. NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER
FEB. 17, 2016.
Please type students’ names and numbers in the form provided and provide the coded letters for the two
contests into which each student is being entered. Make sure that each student is entered in two (2)
contests. A student may enter only ONE speaking contest, since only 1 Final can be attended.
A) Poster (Round I only)
B) Book Cover (Round II only)
D) Business Letter
E) Social Note
F) Poetry
G) Prose
H) Personal Narrative
I) Short Story: Fantasy
J) Short Story: Teen Life
K) Team Dialogue (register pairs
together)
L) Technical Writing
M) Listening
N) Proofreading
O) Vocabulary
P) Storytelling- Original (only I
Speaking)
Q) Storytelling- Traditional (only I Speaking)
R) Informative Speaking (only I Speaking)
S) Declamation (only I Speaking)
T) Poetry Recitation (only I Speaking)
U) Children’s Book (Round I only)
V) Photographic Essay (Round II only)
W) Written Presentation (Round II only)
X) Shakespearean Monologue (only I
Speaking)
Total Number of Students registered ___________ / 5 = Number of Judges/ Monitors required ________
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City
School Name
Please TYPE ALL ENTRY INFORMATION - students’ names and numbers - below with the
coded letters for two contests into which each student is being entered. Make sure that each
student is entered in two (2) contests. A student may enter only ONE speaking contest,
since only 1 Final can be attended.
A) Poster (Round I only)
B) Book Cover (Round II only)
I) Short Story: Fantasy
J) Short Story: Teen Life
Q) Storytelling- Traditional (only I Speaking)
R) Informative Speaking (only I Speaking)
D) Business Letter
E) Social Note
F) Poetry
G) Prose
H) Personal Narrative
K) Team Dialogue (register pairs together)
L) Technical Writing
M) Listening
N) Proofreading
O) Vocabulary
P) Storytelling- Original (only I Speaking)
S) Declamation (only I Speaking)
T) Poetry Recitation (only I Speaking)
U) Children’s Book (Round I only)
V) Photographic Essay (Round II only)
W) Written Presentation (Round II only)
X) Shakespearean Monologue (only I Speaking)
REMINDERS: only 1 Speaking Contest allowed , ROUND 1 OR II restrictions;
Team Dialogue partners in the same round Use more sheets as needed.
Student Name
Example: Josephine Student
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Student
Number
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If contest K, paired
with (name of partner)
Round #1
(9:30-10:30)
Round #2
(10:45-11:45)
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English Expo XXVII - Saturday, February 27, 2016
@ La Cueva High School
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PRE- ENGLISH EXPO SPECIAL EVENT
Friday, February 26, 2016 from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
@ La Cueva High School -7801 Wilshire NE Albuquerque, NM
YOU’RE INVITED TO A SPECIAL EVENING OF LITERACY EXCITEMENT.
BROWSE THROUGH EXHIBITS/SALES, BUY BOOKS, SCOPE OUT THE RAFFLE
CHOICES, GET AN EXCHANGE BOOK, ENJOY A SIMPLE BOX MEAL
THEN… ENJOY A FABULOUS PRESENTATION BY A FAVORITE
PERSONALITY.
SPEND
AN
EVENING
WITH GEORGIA
O’KEEFE !
A Chautauqua presentation by Deborah Blanche
Sponsored by the NM Endowment for the Humanities
Like a real visit with the artist!
ATTENDANCE RSVP’S AND MEAL ORDERS WITH
PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN
FEBRUARY 17, 2016.
NO PO’S CAN BE ACCEPTED… PLEASE SEND ONLY CHECKS TO ENGLISH
EXPO. (CHECKS MUST BE SEPARATE FROM EXPO REGISTRATIONS.)
SEND TO: DIANNA VALDEZ @ PO BOX 1071 CORRALES, NM 87048
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
ATTENDANCE AND ORDER FORM
SCHOOL:
______________________________________________________________
ATTENDANCE:
WILL ATTEND THE EVENING EVENT.
STUDENTS
ADULTS
MEAL ORDERS:
ARE ORDERING A BOX MEAL FROM JASON’S DELI.
Includes: sandwich, chips, pickle, lettuce & tomato, cookie, water
APPROXIMATELY $12
Choice A: Turkey Sandwich
Choice B: Roast Beef Sandwich
Number for A @ $12 ea = $
Number for B @ $12 ea = $
Number for C @ $12 ea = $
$
TOTAL
Choice C: Spinach Veggie Wrap