2025 Miyagi Gakuin Junior High School
2nd English Recitation Contest
2nd English Recitation Contest
This is only the second year of the Miyagi Gakuin Junior High School English Recitation Contest. We want to invite all 5th Grade and 6th Grade Elementary School students who are interested in English, to come and show off their English skills. This is a platform for your to show your skills and your passion for English. Plus there is a chance for some great prizes!
Choose a text from below. Choose one that you are interested in. 下の4つのテキストから興味のあるものを1つ選んでください。
Register at the link above or here.
このウェブサイトに設置されている「申し込みはこちら」のボタンをクリックし、お申し込みください。
Check the judging criteria below, prepare your recitation according to these guidelines.
下に掲載されてある審査基準を確認し、それを意識しながら練習に取り組んでください。
Come to Miyagi Gakuin on July 5th 7月5日(土)に宮城学院中学校にご来場ください。
Perform your speech in front of the Judges and other students. 参加者および付添者の前で、暗唱を発表します。
The Winner is announced on the day of the contest and presented with a trophy and prize. 入賞者はコンテストの最後に発表され、賞品を授与していただきます。
Today, I want to talk about something exciting and important: sports. Playing sports is not just fun; it also helps us in many ways. Let me tell you why sports are great for everyone.
First, sports help us stay healthy. When we play sports, we move our bodies, run, jump, and exercise. This makes our muscles strong and keeps us in good shape. Playing sports also helps us feel happy. We feel stress and have more energy.
Sports also teach us important life skills. When we play on a team, we learn how to work with others. We learn about teamwork, discipline, and never giving up. These skills help us not just in sports, but also in school and life.
Another great thing about sports is that they bring people together. Whether we play with friends, classmates, or family, sports help us make new friends and have fun. Watching sports together is also exciting and brings people closer.
Finally, sports help us improve ourselves. When we practice, we get better and better. We learn to set goals, work hard, and never give up. This is important for everything we do in life.
So, in conclusion, sports are not just games—they help us stay healthy, teach us valuable skills, and bring people together. Let’s all enjoy and appreciate the power of sports!
Today, I want to talk about something amazing: astronomy. Astronomy is the study of space, stars, and planets. It helps us understand the universe and our place in it. Let me tell you why astronomy is so exciting.
First, astronomy helps us learn about space. We can study planets, stars, and far away galaxies. Scientists use telescopes to look at stars and discover new things about the universe. Every year, we learn more about space and how it works.
Astronomy also helps us understand Earth. By studying other planets, we can learn more about our own planet and how life began. The study of space has even helped us understand the weather, improve technology, and explore new places.
Another reason astronomy is exciting is that it makes us curious. When we look up at the night sky, we ask big questions: How big is the universe? Are there other planets like Earth? Could there be life out there? These questions make us want to learn more.
Finally, astronomy brings people together. People all over the world look at the same sky and share a love for space. Scientists from different countries work together to explore the universe. Space exploration helps us dream about the future and what we can achieve.
So, in conclusion, astronomy is not just about stars and planets—it helps us learn, makes us curious, and connects us all. Let’s keep looking up at the sky and wondering about the universe!
Today, I want to talk about something small but very important: insects. Insects are everywhere, and they play a big role in our world. Let me tell you why insects are amazing and why we should appreciate them.
First, insects help nature. Bees and butterflies carry pollen from flower to flower, helping plants grow. Without them, we wouldn’t have many fruits and vegetables. Some insects, like ladybugs, eat pests that harm plants, which helps farmers grow food.
Insects are also important for the environment. They break down dead plants and animals, turning them into nutrients for the soil. This keeps nature clean and healthy. Some insects, like ants, even help spread seeds, so new plants can grow.
Another reason insects are amazing is that they come in so many shapes, colors, and sizes. There are over a million kinds of insects in the world! Some glow in the dark, some can jump really high, and others can even make music with their wings.
Finally, insects are a source of food in many places. People in different countries eat insects because they are full of protein and eating them is good for the planet. Some scientists even believe insects could be an important food for the future.
So, in conclusion, insects may be small, but they are a big part of life on Earth. They help plants grow, clean the environment, and come in so many interesting forms. Let’s respect and learn more about these tiny creatures that help our world.
Today, I want to talk about something exciting: learning new things!
Learning isn’t just something we do at school. It’s something that can be fun and interesting, no matter how old we are. Let me tell you why learning new things is so great.
First, learning helps us grow. Every time we try something new, we learn more about the world and about ourselves. Maybe you try cooking for the first time or play a new musical instrument. At first, it might be hard, but little by little, you get better. That feeling of improvement is amazing!
Learning can also help us discover new hobbies and interests. You might not know you like drawing, dancing, or science experiments until you try. When we open our minds to new ideas, we find new things to enjoy. Life becomes more fun and colorful.
Another great thing about learning is that it helps us feel proud. When we try something new and work hard, we feel a special kind of happiness. Maybe you learned how to ride a bike, speak a few words in another language, or solve a puzzle. No matter how small it is, learning something new makes us feel good about ourselves.
Of course, sometimes learning is difficult. We might make mistakes or feel like giving up. But that’s okay! Making mistakes is part of the learning process. When we keep trying, we become stronger and more confident.
So let’s enjoy learning! Try something new, ask questions, make mistakes, and have fun. The world is full of exciting things waiting for us to discover.
Clarity: How clear and understandable is the student's pronunciation? 発音がはっきりしているかどうか。
Accuracy: Are the sounds of English pronounced correctly? 発音が正しいかどうか。
Intonation: Does the student use appropriate rising and falling tones? 内容に合わせて適切な抑揚をつけて話しているか。
Smoothness: Does the student speak without frequent pauses or hesitations? 中断することなく、話せているかどうか。
Pace: Is the recitation delivered at an appropriate speed, neither too fast nor too slow? 話すスピードは適切かどうか。
Naturalness: Does the student sound natural and comfortable while speaking? 自然な英語で話せているかどうか。
Emotion: Does the student convey the appropriate emotions and feelings of the text? 内容に沿った感情表現ができているか。
Voice modulation: Does the student vary their tone, pitch, and volume effectively? 内容に合わせて声のトーンや速さ、音量を変えているか。
Gestures and facial expressions: Are gestures and facial expressions used to enhance the delivery? 身振りや顔の表情を効果的に使っているか。
Understanding: Does the student demonstrate a clear understanding of the text being recited? 内容をしっかりと理解して話しているか。
Interpretation: Does the student effectively convey the meaning and message of the text? テキストの意味やメッセージを効果的に伝えているか。
Audience connection: Does the student engage the audience through eye contact and body language? アイコンタクトや身振りを使っているか。
Confidence: Does the student demonstrate confidence and enthusiasm in their delivery? 自信と熱意を持って話しているか。
Overall impact: How effectively does the recitation capture and maintain the audience's attention? 聞き手に関心を持たせることができているか。