UGXO is World's first Online Extempore Olympiad designed in a three round format and each round is planned to enhance quick thinking and on the spot speaking, a simple yet effective way to enhance communication from a young age. A good speaker can turn tables with their impactful and convincing approach in no time and today effective communication is one of the most valued skill employers look for. At Unicus we value and encourage students with a structured approach towards simple everyday concepts. This Winter Olympiad Season, enroll your child in UGXO and give them a platform to express their thoughts freely!
Unicus Global Xtempore Olympiad for Grade 7 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 their society, environment and global issues. 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 |
Social / current-affairs fact |
Society, the environment and global issues, discussed with evidence |
Critical analysis backed by supporting evidence |
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2 · Creative |
Debatable opinion |
Contestable social and personal questions — technology, choices, values |
A strong argument in a confident, professional tone |
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3 · X-Factor |
Proverb / saying |
A well-known proverb or saying to interpret |
The saying connected to real-world examples |