At Unicus Olympiads we believe every child is curious and they love to express their thoughts over everyday things they come across. We launched Unicus Global Xtempore Olympiad - UGXO, to give them a voice and encourage them to share their thoughts freely and enhance their communications skills. Each topic is a surprise and is revealed on spinning the wheel, picking a card or rolling a dice- which encourages them to think and speak on the spot and take their first step towards becoming an effective comminacator. It will help them develop an ability to think quickly and structure their ideas into a speech.
Unicus Global Xtempore Olympiad consists of three rounds. Warm up round (25 points) helps students get familiar with the pattern with easy going topic to calm their nerves for next round. They get 30 seconds to think and 60 seconds to speak about everyday activities and things they see around them. Creative round (35 points) gives a surprise prompt that rewards their imagination and quick thinking. They get 45 seconds to think and 60 seconds to speak. The X factor round (40 points) requires a good structure and flow and carries the maximum weightage. Students get 60 seconds to think and 60 seconds to speak.
For class KG and 1, this Olympiad is parent assisted.
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Round |
Format & skill |
Topic areas (broad) |
A strong response shows |
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1 · Warm-Up |
Sharing a personal fact |
Your world - home, school, family, daily life, and personal favourites |
2-3 sentences that stay on the topic |
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2 · Creative |
Preference with a reason |
Choosing between two everyday options (weather, seasons, foods, pastimes) |
States a preference and gives one clear reason |
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3 · X-Factor |
Imaginative story |
Make-believe - magic, adventure, fantasy creatures, and “what if” worlds |
A story with a beginning, middle, and end |
