Unicus Global Xtempore Olympiad is world's first Online Xtempore Olympiad, it was designed to develop quick thinking and effective communication.It was started to improve the communication skills of students from a young age. Traditional Olympiads test if the student knows the concept, but UGXO has been designed to test if the child can stand up and say it in a clear and organised manner. This Winter Olympiad Season, enroll your child in UGXO and help them take their first step towards becoming an effective speaker.
Unicus Global Xtempore Olympiad for Class 5 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 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 |
Define & explain |
Everyday concepts, values and basic science - and the difference between similar ideas |
A clear definition with examples or an analogy |
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2 · Creative |
Persuasive speaking |
Persuading a real audience (parents, class, school, town) to act on an everyday cause |
A persuasive, audience-aware, confident appeal |
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3 · X-Factor |
Story from a starter line |
An open opening line you continue into a story |
A full narrative arc - build-up, turn, and ending |
