3rd ANNUAL HENRY COUNTY WORLD LANGUAGES FAIR

Dear World Language Teachers and Administrators,

The World Languages Fair will be held at Stockbridge High School on Saturday, March 18,
2017, 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
Henry County language students will be able to showcase their language skills and multi-cultural
knowledge by competing in the following categories with a focus on global competency:
1. TALENT SHOW- DANCING, SINGING, POETRY RECITATION, & TRADITIONAL
COSTUMES
2. FILM- DOCUMENTARY, SHORT FILM, INTERVIEWS
3. ART- PAINTINGS, COLLAGES, PIATAS, & DIORAMAS
4. VOCABULARY BEE CONTEST
5. ACADEMIC- CULTURE BOWL
6. MINI-WORLD CUP- 3 v 3 INTERNATIONAL SOCCER CONTEST
Registration will open January 9th, 2017 and continue until February 17th, 2017.
We would like to point out the following information which you may find helpful:
The contact email for the WL Language Fair will be: Pam.Brown@henry.k12.ga.us
The entry fee is $8.00 per student and must be paid to their language teacher.
The deadline for sending the registration form and fees is February 17, 2017.

We look forward to seeing you and your students on March 18th, 2017!

Best wishes,
World Language Fair Committee
ARTS & CRAFTS

Arts & Crafts: Including Paintings, Piatas, Collages, Dioramas

Students will submit an original work of art or craft, which might take various forms: paintings, drawings,
collages (e.g. photo), sculptures, models, piatas, etc. Each work of arts & crafts should be a students
personal, individual expression related to world language or culture. Work of Art & Crafts should also
include a minimum of 100 word description for Level 1&2 and 200 word description for Level 3&4 of the art
or craft form in the target language and English. The description can also be of the cultural relevance of the
art and craft piece in the target language and English. Example: 50 words in the target language/50 words in
English (Level 1&2) or 100 words in the target language/100 words in English (Level 3&4). Attractiveness,
creativity/originality, cultural relevance, written presentation and obvious effort are the criteria for judging.
If teachers have any doubts about the appropriateness of a work of art, please contact the Fair Committee at:
Pam.Brown@henry.k12.ga.us

Each work of art and craft must have a 3x5 card attached with the following information: Category: Arts &
Crafts, name of student, school, language, title of work, name of teacher. Maximum of 10 entries per school
and maximum of 2 competitors per art and craft. Works of art must not exceed an area 2 feet by 3 feet. Crafts
should not exceed an area of 5 feet by 5 feet, since space will be limited.

*This year, we will have an additional Day of the Dead category for Arts & Crafts for students who have a
special interest in this celebration.

PLEASE NOTE:
Due to health concerns and regulations, food items may not be submitted as art.
Students are encouraged to provide their own easel for presentation purposes.

SET UP DAY OF EVENT: Please arrive between 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. to set up your Art or Craft piece.

JUDGING CRITERIA:

Criteria/Scores Emerging Progressing Competent Exemplary

1 2 3 4
Attractiveness Poorly designed Unattractive Good design, Excellent
layout. Evident layout. Evident layout, and design, layout,
that not enough that minimal neatness. Effort and neatness.
time was spent on effort was used. is evident. Great effort is
project. evident.

Creativity/Original No original ideas, Some original Mostly original, Unique, very

ity possibly copied. work, some expressive of original.
No message is components ideas. Creative and
evident in the possibly copied. Creative with thoughtful
design of the Message is not clear message in design with
project clear in the the design of the clear message
design of the project in the project.
project
Cultural Relevance Culture is not Culture is not Culture is clear Culture is very
included in the clear in the and relevant to clear, relevant,
project. project. the topic with a and positive.
No cultural Little evidence of message shared The cultural
message evident cultural input message is
 clear and
relevant to the
topic
Written Written Poor Good Excellent
Communication- Information is communication communication communication
100 word (L1&2) missing and/or of ideas and of ideas and of ideas,
200 word (L3&4) lacks depth. processes in product product
in target language Several grammar written form in processes in processes, and
and English errors in the the target written form in cultural
target language language and the target elements in
and English English. Some language and written form in
grammar errors English. Few the target
in the target grammar errors language and
language and in the target English. Minimal
English language and grammar errors
English in the target
language and
English

WHO MAY COMPETE: World Language students

LIMIT: Max of 10 entries per school

FILM- Including Documentary, Short Film, Interview

Students should collaborate with others to create a Documentary, Short Film (Drama/Comedy), or Interview
in the target language and submit the original film on a link in You Tube to Pam Brown. The Film should be
e-mailed to Pam.Brown@henry.k12.ga.us two weeks prior to the event by March 3rd for review. A week before
the event, the top 7 films will be announced to be showcased at the Fair. The top 3 winners of this event will
be announced at the Fair and will receive trophies. The film should be 5 minutes long and conducted only in
the target language. Communication modes of Interpersonal, Interpretive, and Presentational will be judged
as well as attractiveness of the film, creativity/originality, cultural relevance, and obvious effort in the
creation of the film. If teachers have any doubts about the appropriateness of a film, please contact the Fair
Committee at: Pam.Brown@henry.k12.ga.us Film themes will vary according to the level of language and
creativity. The following are recommendations for language content and what students should be able to
produce with the language at the levels:

Level 1 & 2 (Adapted from Dr. Carol Wilkerson, FLAG Spoken Contest)
(1)These students will discuss self, family, school schedule, leisure activities, friends, weather, and time. The
present tense and immediate future will be used. At this level students will probably give short answers or
lists. (2)These students will discuss Level I topics plus food, vacations, sports, and school activities (curricular
and extra-curricular). Past tense will be used. At this level, students will probably still speak in listed
activities, but sentences will also be common.

Level 3 & 4 (Adapted from Dr. Carol Wilkerson, FLAG Spoken Contest)
(3)These students will discuss all topics for Levels I and II and be able to talk about interests such as movies
and books in more detail. Students should be able to demonstrate competency in the present, past, imperfect
and future tenses. (4)These students will be prepared to discuss all of the previous topics and tenses. At this
level, there should be evidence of connected, paragraph-level speech. Again, lead up to this level of discourse
by beginning with short answer and sentence-level speech. At this level, complexity and quantity are
important criteria.
[7 films will be showcased at the Fair. Films will be pre-selected two weeks before the fair and winners will be
announced the day of the event- Teachers will be notified a week in advance if film is selected for the
showcase]

JUDGING CRITERIA:

Criteria/Scores Emerging Progressing Competent Exemplary

1 2 3 4
Attractiveness Poor video Poor video Good video Excellent video
production. production. production. Neat production. Neat
Evident that not Difficult to view or design, audio, and design, audio, and
enough time was hear content. visual visual
spent on project More time needed components. components.
to complete Sufficient time High quality video
project. spent to complete provides evidence
the project is that good amount
evident. of time was used
to complete
project.
Creativity/Origin No original ideas, Some original Mostly original, Creative and
ality possibly copied. work, some expressive of thoughtful video
No relevant topic components ideas. Message is design with clear
or message possibly copied. evident in the message. Unique,
No clear intended video very original,
topic or message choices used
Cultural Culture is not Culture is not Culture is clear Excellent
Relevance included in the clear in the and relevant in connection to
project project the project culture in the
video. Culture is
very clear and
relevant in the
project
Oral Information is not Poor Good Excellent
Communication- presented in the communication communication communication
Interpersonal, target language skills displayed in skills displayed in skills displayed in
Interpretive, and lacks depth. the target the target target language
Presentational English is used language. Some language (Interacts,
throughout the English used. (Interacts, negotiates
project. Lack of Pronunciation negotiates meaning/
fluency and poor makes it difficult meaning/ understands,
pronunciation to understand the understands, interprets and
video. interprets and analyzes
analyzes information/
information/ informs,
informs, persuades,
persuades, narrates).
narrates). Video is Video is in target
in target language.
language. Good Excellent fluency
pronunciation and and
fluency. pronunciation.

WHO MAY COMPETE: World Language students

 TALENT SHOW: COSTUMES

Participants will wear a traditional regional costume originally created by the student or group of students.
Costumes will be judged on the basis of creativity/originality, cultural relevance, and the oral presentation in
the target language and English. The maximum time allotted is 5 minutes during which the student or
students should explain their costume in the target language and English. During the oral presentation,
students may explain the process of creating the costume, the cultural relevance of the costume, and/or
describe the costume in the target language and English. The focus of the presentation is cultural depth
and/or process for creation of costume and not necessarily the time. If a student can explain the costume with
depth in 2 minutes, it meets the requirement. Homemade costumes are required.

Levels 1&2 will compete from 10:00-11:10 and Levels 3&4 from 11:15 to 12:20. All students will sign up for a
5 minute time slot in which they will present their costume. Each student will bring a judging form obtained
at registration, the top part of which they have filled out, and will give this to the judge before presenting. The
judge will use the form to judge the students.

JUDGING CRITERIA:

Criteria/Scores Emerging Progressing Competent Exemplary

1 2 3 4
Style, Flair, Poorly designed Poor costume Good design Excellent
Attractiveness costume. design. Messy and neatness costume
Evident that not project displayed in design and
enough time costume. Some neatness.
was spent on style and flair Style and flair
project are evident displayed in
costume
Creativity/Origin No original Some original Mostly original, Unique, very
ality ideas. Costume work, some expressive of original,
was possibly components ideas choices used
purchased at an possibly copied
outside source
Cultural Culture is not Culture is not Culture is clear Culture is very
Relevance included in the clear in the and relevant in clear,
project project the costume relevant, and
evident in the
costume
Oral Information is Poor Good Excellent
Communication- not presented in communication communication communicatio
Presentational the target skills displayed skills displayed n skills
in Target language and in the target in the target displayed in
Language & lacks depth language and language and the target
English English English language and
(informs, English
persuades, or (analyses
narrates) information,
informs,
persuades, or
 narrates)

WHO MAY COMPETE: World Language students

TALENT SHOW: DANCING

Dances must be appropriate to the language or culture studied, and must be introduced by a short
explanation as to period, style, country, etc., delivered both in English and in the target language. Musical
accompaniment must be provided by the performing group. We will provide a cassette/CD player, although
groups are encouraged to use their own equipment. Dances will be judged on the basis of execution,
showmanship, and cultural relevance. The time limit, including the introduction, is 5 minutes. To receive the
highest award, the performance should be inspired by authentic variation of music, dance patterns, and
dress. While costumes need to be elaborate, they should be uniform and correspond to the culture from which
the music is derived. No lifts/ No gymnastics permitted.

On the morning of the fair, one student from each group will sign up for the order in which they will present
their dance. One of the group members will bring a judging sheet, the top part of which they have filled out,
and will give this to the judge before performing. The judge will use the form to judge the students as they
perform.

JUDGING CRITERIA:

Criteria/Scores Emerging Progressing Competent Exemplary

1 2 3 4
Style, Lack of poise, Some poise, style, Poise, style, and Poise, style, and
Attractiveness style, and flair and flair are flair are evident, flair are
throughout the evident but inconsistent consistent
performance throughout the throughout the throughout the
performance performance performance
Difficulty, Poorly executed Poorly executed Good execution Excellent
Execution dance and it is dance. Some time of a simple to execution of a
evident that not was spent on a difficult dance challenging
enough time was simple or routine. It is dance routine. It
spent on a complicated evident that is evident that
simple dance. dance. More group was group was well
Lack of practice needed prepared for the prepared for the
preparation performance performance.
Cultural Culture is not Culture is not Culture is clear Culture is very
Relevance included in the clear in the and relevant in clear, relevant,
performance or performance or the performance positive, and
presentation presentation and presentation evident through
costumes and/or
props and the
performance
Oral Information is Poor Good Excellent
Communication- not presented in communication communication communication
Presentational in the target skills displayed in skills displayed skills displayed
the Target language and the target in the target in the target
Language & lacks depth language and language and language and
English English English (informs, English (analyses
persuades, or information,
narrates) informs,
persuades, or
narrates)

LIMITS: Groups must have a minimum of three participants

WHO MAY COMPETE: World Language students

TALENT SHOW: SINGING

Each singer/group will sing a song of their choice approved by their World Language teacher. The song must
be entirely in the target language. The song may be sung acapella or may be sung to a CD or live music. Any
musical equipment must be brought by the group. The microphone and sound system will be provided.
Students will be evaluated on the ability to pronounce and interpret the song. Students must also be able to
explain the meaning behind the song in English. English explanation can focus on meaning of lyrics or
cultural aspects of the song or both. The time allotted for the song is 5 minutes and this includes the
explanation of the song meaning. Example: 4 minute song + 1 minute English explanation. The focus is not
the time allotted, but rather the presentation. Thus, the song may be 2 minutes and the explanation 1 minute
meeting the requirement as long as the song is in the target language and the explanation has depth. If the
student/students choose to compete with an Instrumental arrangement, the music must be related to one of
the target languages and the English explanation must describe the cultural aspects of the instruments.

PLEASE NOTE:
Judges must be given a copy of the songs lyrics or music.
Song may be no longer than 4 minutes.
No more than 8 people in a group, including musicians.

JUDGING CRITERIA:

Criteria/Scores Emerging Progressing Competent Exemplary

1 2 3 4
Style, Lack of poise and Some poise and Poise and style Poise and style
Attractiveness style throughout style are evident are evident, but are consistent
the performance throughout the inconsistent throughout the
performance throughout the performance
performance
Pronunciation & Target language Target language Good Excellent
Delivery/ poorly was poorly pronunciation of pronunciation of
Interpretation of pronounced. It is pronounced. It is song lyrics in the song lyrics in the
the song evident that not evident that some target language. target language.
enough time was time was spent on It is evident that It is evident that
spent on preparing for the preparation for the student was
preparing for the performance. the performance well prepared for
performance. More practice took place. Good the performance.
Poor needed with the delivery/interpret Excellent
delivery/interpret delivery/ ation of the song delivery/
ation of the song interpretation of interpretation of
the song the song
Cultural Culture is not Culture is not Culture is clear Culture is very
Relevance included in the clear in the and relevant in clear, relevant,
performance or performance or the performance positive, and
 presentation presentation and presentation evident through
costumes and/or
props and the
performance
Oral Information on Poor Good Excellent
Communication- the song is not communication communication communication
Presentational/ presented skills displayed in skills displayed skills displayed
English only and/or it lacks English in English in English
depth presentation presentation presentation
about the song about the song about the song
WHO MAY COMPETE: World Language students Limits: Presentation may not be
longer than 5 minutes including English explanation of song

TALENT SHOW: POETRY RECITATION

Students will select 1 of 4 poems provided by their teacher in the target language according to their language
level. Students must be able to present the poem in the target language and explain the meaning of the poem
in English. The poem selected by the student must be recited from memory. The maximum time allotted for
the recitation is 5 minutes and this includes the English explanation of the poem. Example: 3 minute poem
recitation + 2 minute description or 2 minute poem recitation + 1 minute description. Both examples meet the
requirement as long as the poem is recited from memory and the English explanation has depth. The focus is
not on the time, but rather the accuracy of the poem presentation. Contestants will be judged on
pronunciation, interpretation/ delivery, English presentation (be able to explain), cultural relevance, and
memorization of the poem. On the day of the fair, students will sign up for the order in which they will
present their poem. Judges should make sure to get the sign-up sheet before the competition begins. These
will be posted outside the room where the event is taking place. Students will bring a judging form, the top
part of which they have filled out, and will give this to the judge before reciting the poem. The judge will use
the form to judge students as they recite.

JUDGING CRITERIA:
Criteria/Score Emerging Progressing Competent Exemplary
1 2 3 4
Pronunciation & Target language Target language Good Excellent
Interpretation/Del poorly poorly pronunciation of pronunciation of
ivery of the Poem pronounced. It is pronounced. It is poem verses in poem verses in
evident that not evident that some the target the target
enough time was time was spent on language. It is language. It is
spent on preparing for the evident that evident that the
preparing for the performance. preparation for student was well
performance. More practice the performance prepared for the
Poor needed with took place. Good performance.
interpretation/ interpretation/ delivery/ Excellent
delivery of the delivery of the interpretation of delivery/interpret
poem poem the poem ation of the
poem.
Memorization Poem was not Poem was Poem was mostly Poem was
memorized. It is partially memorized. It is entirely
evident that not memorized. It is evident that memorized. It is
enough time was evident that some preparation for evident that the
spent preparing time was spent the performance student was well
for the preparing for the took place. Good prepared for the
performance performance. memorization of performance.
More practice verses is evident Excellent
 needed with in the delivery memorization of
memorization verses is evident
in the delivery
Cultural Culture is not Culture is not Culture is clear Culture is very
Relevance included in the clear in the and relevant in clear, relevant,
performance or performance or the performance positive, and
presentation presentation and presentation evident through
costumes and/or
props and the
performance
Oral Information Poor Good Excellent
Communication- explaining the communication communication communication
Presentational poem is not skills displayed in skills displayed skills displayed
(English only) presented the English in the English in the English
presentation presentation presentation
about the poem about the poem about the poem

WHO MAY COMPETE: World Language students

Vocabulary Bee
If any part of the test is oral (Words being read aloud) the passage should be read twice.

Requests by students for words to be repeated more than twice cannot be granted.

ALL mistakes (i.e. incorrect translations and incorrectly spelled words in both the target
language and English) will cause an answer to be considered incorrect. In French, German and
Spanish, students must provide the appropriate DEFINITE ARTICLE when giving a noun in the
target language (i.e. book in French is le livre)

In the event of a tie, the students with fewer mistakes on the dictation portion of the test will be
declared the winner.

Vocabulary items will be appropriate to the level of the students. Vocabulary will be drawn from
basic vocabulary lists. We realize and regret that not all students will be familiar with the exact
same vocabulary. The precise format of the vocabulary quiz may vary slightly from language to
language.

Who may compete?

Only foreign language students who do NOT speak a cognate language may participate in
this event. (Native and heritage speakers and speakers of any cognate languages may NOT
participate.)
(Native and heritage speakers are defined as students who have been raised speaking the
target language, or who have had one or more years of study in a school in which the
working language is the same as of the target language.)
(Cognate languages are ones that are closely related to the language being tested, such as
Portuguese speakers in Spanish contests. Speakers of cognate languages are excluded from
the vocabulary quiz in the name of fairness and may not participate in this event.)

Limits: Maximum of three entries per class.

CULTURE BOWL
Culture bowl teams will be asked questions covering topics such as world geography,
history, culture, and customs. The questions will NOT be language-specific, although
general knowledge questions about language and languages may be asked.

Two or three teams will compete at the same time, depending on the number of entries, in
single-elimination matches lasting 15 minutes. The championship round will be the final
event of the fair before the awards ceremony. It is the responsibility of the language
teachers at each school to select the students who will represent the school.

WHO MAY COMPETE: World Language students

LIMITS: There is a maximum of one team per school. Teams may be composed of five
members, with two alternates.

Mini World Cup: 3 v. 3 International Soccer Contest

Girls Team (5 students)
Boys Team (5 students)

Girls will compete to win the Girls Cup and Boys will compete to win the Boys Cup. Two
teams will compete at the same time (depending on the number of entries) in matches
lasting 5 minutes. Scores for and against will be tallied to accumulate points to enter second
round, semi-finals, and finals based on highest points achieved. The finals/championship
round will take place outside at 1:40 followed by the Culture Bowl in the gym. It is the
responsibility of the language teachers at each school to select the students who will
represent their school. Players who are part of the soccer team at their high schools need to
check with their soccer coaches for eligibility to participate in this event.

WHO MAY COMPETE: World Language students

LIMITS: There is a maximum of one girls team and one boys team per school. Teams may
be composed of five members each. Schools will have the same country for girls and boys
teams.

Schools may select a country for their team name, however, it is a first come first served process,
in the event the countrys name has already been chosen, the next country in line will be
provided. Choices include:

____USA ____Spain ____France ___Germany ____ Mexico _____Other

World Language Fair

Frequently Asked Questions
Below are some questions that have come up so far. Dont see your question here? Please feel
free to email us at Pam.Brown@henry.k12.ga.us or Rocio.Morrison@henry.k12.ga.us

A) Schedule your submissions and event times

B) Rules about who can attend/register/participate
C) Questions about specific events
A) Schedule for submission and events

1. When do submissions need to be sent?

Please send all submissions, whether electronic or regular mail, by February 17, 2017.
We cannot guarantee being able to process materials sent after this date.
2. What is the schedule for this years fair?
The program and event schedule will be released as soon as they are available. Due to the
large number of anticipated participants and submissions, it may take a while to process
registrations. The schedule should be available about one week before the fair. An email will be
sent out to all the teachers who have registered their students for the fair.
B) Rules for entering and participating
1. Who can participate in the fair?
Generally speaking, students who are in grades 9-12 and enrolled in world language
classes this school year (2016-2017) may participate. For complete details on eligibility, please
see the rules for each event (for example, there are requirements or limitations on participants for
certain events the number of entries). Middle school students who are studying a language for
credit may also participate (Spanish 1 8th grade only).
2. Does every student in a group event (film, talent show, etc.) have to pay?
Yes, every student participating in the Fair has to pay the $8 registration fee. After paying
the $8 fee though, each student can participate in as many events as they want to (and are eligible
to, of course).
3. Whats a class for the purposes of the Fair?
Some events have limits on the number of entries allowed per class. These are individual
class periods. For example, if you teach one section of Spanish I at 9:10, this would be
considered one class. If you teach another section of Spanish I at 10:40, this would be a separate
class. The limits would apply to each individual class period. The 9:10 section could submit up
to two entries in art, and the 10:40 section could also submit up to two entries in art.
4. I have a student who is not taking a language currently because we dont offer the language/
that level. Can this student participate?
Unfortunately, only current foreign language students can participate. This is done in part
to make sure students are competing against students who are at the same level as them for
events that involve language: Level I students only competing against other Level I students, etc.
5. Who can register for the Fair?
A student who is considered an active, enrolled foreign language student for this
academic year can participate in the Fair. If you have questions about your specific situation,
please email us at Pam.Brown@henry.k12.ga.us

6. Can parents or students who arent participating attend the Fair?

Yes, the Language Fair is open to the general public. Anyone who is interested, including
parents, teachers, and students who are not participating in events, are welcome to come watch
performance events or look at the displays of artwork. Theres no charge for people who are just
coming to attend and not participating in competitions. When students perform in individual
rooms, once doors are closed, please dont enter the classrooms as this may interrupt the
performance in small rooms.
C) Questions about specific events
1. Will a piano be available the day of the Fair?
No, there will not be a piano available to use the day of the Fair.
2. Whats the difference between Arts and Crafts?
Heres a quick comparison of the four. If youre not sure which event a given piece falls
into, please email us.
Art involves paintings, drawings, or collages (of photos, computer art, etc.) that involve
individual expression about the language or culture.
Crafts are models or depictions of a typical/unique element of the culture.
3. Can students or teachers get a list of the vocabulary words for the vocab quiz beforehand?
 Unfortunately, we dont provide a list of vocabulary words. The vocab quiz tests students
overall knowledge of typical vocabulary for that level. The words are not taken from any one
textbook but can come from a variety of sources. If students received a list, it might be testing
them more about how well they can memorize than it would about their vocab knowledge.
4. When are display events judged and when can these be picked up?
They will be judged between 10:30 and 11:30, so its important to make sure they are in place by
9:00. Winners will be announced at 2:00 at the closing ceremony. Any submissions that you or
your students want to keep have to be picked up by 3:00 at the latest after this, we cant
guarantee they will still be there because staff need to clean the rooms and we dont have room
to store display events.
D) Definition of levels
There are 2 levels of competition.
Level 1- Includes Levels One and Two representing students in their first and second year of
studying the target language
Level 2- Includes Levels Three, Four, and AP representing students in their third, fourth or
fifth year of the target language.

There will be a first, second, and third place for students in all events