An extempore is a great way to develop quick thinking and effective communication. Unicus Global Xtempore Olympiad (UGXO) is World's first Online Extempore Olympiad, designed to enhance communication skills from a young age. Traditional Olympiads tests if a students knows the concept, but UGXO was designed to test if the child can stand up and say it out loud in a clear and organised manner. This Winter Olympiad Season enroll your child for UGXO and help them take their first step towards becoming an effective communicator.
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 will get 60 seconds to think and 60 seconds to speak.
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Round |
Format & skill |
Topic areas (broad) |
A strong response shows |
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1 · Warm-Up |
Simple fact / definition |
What everyday things are, and what community helpers do - nature, objects, and people who help us |
A clear definition plus one describing detail |
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2 · Creative |
Value judgement |
Good values and manners - kindness, honesty, sharing, respect, helping others |
Names the value and gives an example |
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3 · X-Factor |
Problem solving |
Small everyday situations that need help or a sensible fix |
A workable solution, said in full sentences |
