Turkish as a Native Language for Teens (TNL-T)

Poetry Recitation Competition

Definition: A competition where contestants are judged on their recitation performance in Turkish. 

Eligibility Requirements:

Middle or high school students of ages 12-16.

Students who attended the International Turkish Olympiads in earlier years are not eligible.

Students who have spent the last 5 years in the USA and are native Turkish speakers can participate

Deadline and Procedures:

Participants must provide a high-quality recording of his/her background music on or before February 26^th, 2010 via email or CD.

Judging Criteria:

20% Memorization: To recite the lines of the poem without a mistake.

20% Confidence with the poem: Understanding the poem and reading it confidently.

40% Pronunciation: Intonation, Articulation, Stress.

20% Stage Performance: This is the reader’s attitude, gestures, facial expressions, and how he/she moves on the stage.

Awards:

1^st           place: Participation in the International Turkish Olympiads in Turkey.

Traditionally participants are awarded about $500 by the International Olympiad Organization.

2^nd          place: $200

3^rd           place: $150