DepEd Memorandum No. 056, s. 2023
Conduct of the Gawad Teodora Alonso 2023
(5th National Competition on Storybook Writing)
SEP 14 2023
DepEd MEMORANDUM
No. 055, s. 2023
CONDUCT OF THE GAWAD TEODORA ALONSO 2023
(5th National Competition on Storybook Writing)
To: Undersecretaries
Assistant Secretaries
Minister, Basic, Higher, and Technical Education, BARMM
Bureau and Service Directors
Regional Directors
Schools Division Superintendents
Public Elementary and Secondary School Heads
All Others Concerned
1. The Department of Education (DepEd), through the Bureau of Learning Resources, announces the conduct of the Gawad Teodora Alonso (GTA) 2023, the fifth edition of the program formerly called the National Competition on Storybook Writing.
2. The GTA 2023 aims to
a. appreciate the role of stories and illustrated storybooks as tools in the development of reading and of learning curricular content standards;
b. harvest original stories that demonstrate learning competencies of the K to 10 MATATAG Curriculum;
c. recognize the skills and talents of classroom teachers, nonteaching personnel, education leaders, and learners in the production of storybooks for basic education; and
d. contribute to the treasury of content materials for utilization as reading resources and transformation to engaging media.
3. The harvesting program is open to classroom teachers and non-teaching personnel, with special categories dedicated to education leaders and learners. The qualifications for each category are outlined in the annexes.
4. The Official Guidelines and Mechanics, required documents, and essential standards are enclosed.
5. The committees of GTA 2023 comprise the Management Committee, Technical Working Committee, and Screening Committee, the members of which differ at the national, regional, and division levels
6. For more information, please contact the Bureau of Learning Resources-Learning Resources Production Division (BLR-LRPD), Ground Floor, Bonifacio Building, Department of Education Central Office, DepEd Complex, Meralco Avenue, Pasig City through email at 1rp deped.gov.ph or at tel phone numbers (02) 8632-3690 and (02) 8634-0901.
7. Immediate dissemination of this Memorandum is desired.
By Authority of the Secretary:
(SGD) ATTY. GERARD L. CHAN
Undersecretary
Encl.:
As stated
Reference:
DepEd Memorandum No. 078, s. 2022
To be indicated in the Perpetual Index
under the following subjects:
AWARDS
CONTEST
CURRICULUM
LEARNERS
RULES AND REGULATIONS
SCHOOLS
(Enclosure to DepEd Memorandum No. 056, s. 2023)
GENERAL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS OF THE GAWAD TEODORA ALONSO
2023 (5TH NATIONAL COMPETITION ON STORYBOOK WRITING)
I. RATIONALE
After the successful harvest of the 4th National Competition on Storybook Writing (NCSW), with a total of 53 storybooks and 29 manuscripts, from a total official submission of 407 stories screened from thousands of entries nationwide, the Department of Education (DepEd), through the Bureau of Learning Resources (BLR), is launching the 5 th edition of the NCSW, redesigned as Gawad Teodora Alonso (GTA) 2023.
The GTA 2023 is a harvesting program that supports reading programs in the different governance levels of the Department. With the launching of the National Reading Program (NRP), the contents to be harvested can be utilized in all capacities to fit the different components of Reading, Numeracy, and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and other such related curricular and co-curricular programs in Key Stages 1 and 2 of the Basic Education Curriculum. Stories to be submitted in GTA 2023 are expected to be anchored on the different learning areas of the revised curriculum of Kindergarten to Grade 10. In support of the DepEd's MATATAG Agenda, the GTA 2023 also includes categories dedicated to the lasting effect of the components of this initiative.
The First Volume of the National Competition on Storybook Writing (NCSW), comprising the first in 201 7, second in 2018, and third in 2019 editions, was able to collect 492 storybooks addressing the learning competencies of Kindergarten to Grade 3 levels. Finalized storybooks were made available through the DepEd Learning Resources Portal (lrmds@deped.gov.ph) and were transformed into storytelling videos, audiobooks, animations, and multimedia for various programs promoting the love of reading.
As the next step, the Second Volume of the NCSW, which is now called the GTA 2023, aims to address the need for engaging stories appropriate for visual readers through wordless storybooks for Kindergarten; stories for beginning readers of Grades 1, 2, and 3; and illustrated storybooks for intermediate and hobby readers of Grades 4, 5, and 6.
II. OBJECTIVES
The Gawad Teodora Alonso aims to:
1. appreciate the role of stories and illustrated storybooks as a tool in the development of reading and of learning curricular content standards;
2. harvest original stories that demonstrate learning competencies of the K to 12 basic education curriculum;
3. recognize the skills and talents of classroom teachers, non-teaching personnel, education leaders, and learners in the production of storybooks for basic education; and 4. contribute to the treasury of content materials for utilization as reading resources and transformation to engaging media.
III. STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS
1. All works submitted in the Competition shall be unpublished and have not been entered in other competitions.
2. All entries shall not reflect the names of the author, illustrator, layout artist, school, or any other identifiers.
3. Stories must be original. Adaptation and unique retelling of local stories may be done with respect, and sensibility, and with consideration of indigenous and local traditions.
4. Artworks and texts produced through artificial intelligence (AI) or similar system-generated concepts shall not be used in any part of the entries. This provision does not underscore the features of AI, however the novelty of this art concept needs further discussions in the art community and may be explored in future editions.
5. Internet images and stock photos, as well as all other non-original art pieces, shall not be used.
6. Stories must be written in Filipino. The choice of the Filipino language is limited to logistical considerations (e.g., judging), and shall not reflect any bias toward the said language. Furthermore, all harvested stories will be subjected to post-competition activities, which include, among others, the literary translation of stories and rendering to diglot or bilingual versions of these stories.
7. Stories must be based on one or a combination of learning competencies in any learning area/ s of the enhanced basic education curriculum.
8. Stories shall contain the themes and motifs of tradition, culture, environment, art, and a basic understanding of local concepts. This set of themes and motifs supports the official tagline of #KuwentoNgBayanKo.
9. Stories and illustrations shall adhere to the provisions of the DepEd Social Content Guidelines (see Mechanics and Templates).
10. There shall be no accompanying processing questions and supplementary activities in the story.
11. For styling and orthographic purposes, it is recommended to follow the latest version of the Ortograpiyang Pambansa published by the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino. For other styling concerns not addressed by the said publication, it is recommended to follow the Chicago Manual of Style 17th Edition.
12. The following are the specifications for manuscript submission:
12.1 The number of words for Grades 1, 2, and 3 must not exceed 2,000.
12.2 The number of words for Grades 4, 5, and 6 must not exceed 5,000.
12.3 All entries must be typed in a word processing service (e.g., MS Word) using any other serif typefaces in single space, size 12.
12.4 There shall be no identification on submitted entries, other than the title and the story itself.
12.5 Learning competencies covered shall be placed at the last part of the manuscript, written in italics, flushed right.
13. The following are the specifications for illustration and design:
13.1 Page extent shall be any of the following: 20, 28, 36, or 44 pages. The breakdown of the page extent follows 4 cover pages (front cover, inside front cover, inside back cover, back cover) and a varying number of pages divisible by 8.
13.2 The Front Cover Page shall reflect the following information:
✓ Title of the storybook, styled in headline case
✓ Cover art
✓ Provision for the logo of the Department of Education (upper right) and the Gawad Teodora Alonso golden seal (lower right)
13.3 Front and Back matters include the following:
✓ Provision for copyright page (inside front cover), which shall be left blank
✓ Title page, containing stripped down version of the Cover Page and the list of learning competencies covered
✓ Provision for author and illustration boxes (inside back cover), which shall be left blank
13.4 The presentation of the story shall be by panel, utilizing either the whole-page style or the two-page-spread style.
✓ Option 1: For each panel sequence (two-page spread), text may be placed on one page and the illustration on the adjacent page to facilitate picture-aided reading.
✓ Option 2: For each panel sequence (two-page spread), text and illustration may be placed together to facilitate a visually comprehensible story reading.
✓ Option 3: For each panel (whole page), text and illustrations may be placed together to facilitate a visually comprehensible story reading.
13.5 All stories must start on a verso (left) page after the Title Page.
13.6 The Back Cover Page shall contain a short synopsis and/or a teaser to the story. The synopsis shall introduce the plot of the story without giving away the whole storyline.
14. The following are the specifications for wordless storybooks:
14.1 Page extent shall be any of the following: 20 or 28 pages. The breakdown of the page extent follows 4 cover pages (front cover, inside front cover, inside back cover, back cover) and a varying
number of pages divisible by 8.
14.2 Only one (1) word is allowed for a wordless storybook, including in the count any label, symbol, grapheme, or fancy fonts placed in conspicuous spaces, items, and objects, and any other text necessary for the development of the story.
14.3 The Back Cover Page shall contain a synopsis or a teaser of the story in illustration, with no text.
14.4 All other standards and specifications in the Illustration (Item 13 of these Guidelines) shall be followed in the preparation of wordless storybooks.
IV. MECHANICS AND QUALIFICATIONS
1. Writing and illustration of stories shall be done outside of office hours.
2. There will be six categories in the Gawad Teodora Alonso 2023. Each category has its own set of mechanics, qualifications, and templates (See attached Mechanics and Templates for each category).
3. Category 1 is Storybooks for Young Readers, with three levels: Grades 4, 5, and 6.
4. Category 2 is Stories for Beginning Readers, with three levels: Grades 1, 2, and 3.
5. Category 3 is Storybooks for Emergent Readers, dedicated for wordless storybooks for Kindergarten.
6. Category 4 is Stories for Habit and Hobby Readers, with three levels: Grades 4, 5, and 6.
7. Category 5 is Stories for Young Readers, a new category intended to collect manuscripts for Key Stage 2 anchored on the DepEd MATATAG Agenda. This is a non-competitive category for education leaders.
8. Category 6 is Stories for Young Readers by Young Writers, a new category intended to involve the end-users themselves. This contest collects experiences of the learners in the form of children's short stories.
V. HONORARY AND SPECIAL AWARDS
1. Gawad Teodora Alonso
1.1 The Gawad Teodora Alonso is awarded to three-time winning writers of the Second Volume in Category 1, the main category of the Competition. Teodora Alonso, the namesake of the award, was the mother and first teacher of Jose Rizal, inculcating in him values and learning through reading stories from the Bible and children's books.
1.2 Winning writers of the Top 5 entries in Category 1, regardless of ranking, shall be given one point per winning storybook.
1.3 The point system is cumulative across the Second Volume. The 4th National Competition on Storybook Writing, conducted in 2022, is the reckoning edition of the point system.
1.4 Former winners of the Gawad Teodora Alonso are no longer eligible for this honorary award.
1.5 Only the writers of the winning storybooks are eligible for the Gawad Teodora Alonso.
2. Gawad Fernando Amorsolo
2.1 The Gawad Fernando Arnorsolo is awarded to the three-time winning illustrators of the Second Volume in Categories 1 and 3. Fernando Arnorsolo, the namesake of the award, was the first Filipino to be conferred as a National Artist of the Philippines for his significant contributions to the development of visual arts in the country.
2.2 Winning illustrators of the Top 5 storybooks in Categories 1 and 3, regardless of ranking, shall be given one point per winning storybook.
2.3 The point system is cumulative across the Second Volume.
2.4 Illustrators who also serve as writers of the winning storybooks will only be credited for their work as illustrators.
3. Readers' Choice
3.1 Readers' Choice Award will be given to one title per grade level in Categories 1 and 3.
3.2 The mechanics of this special award will be determined by the host region, in coordination with the National Technical Working Committee, and as approved by the National Management Committee.
3.3 The writers and illustrators of the winning storybooks in this special category will not gain points for the Honorary Awards.
VI. TIMELINE OF ACTIVITIES
1. The following is the recommended timeline of activities:
| Category 1 | Category 2 | Category 3 | Category 4 | Category 5 | Category 6 |
| Storybooks for Young Readers | Stories for Beginning Readers | Storybooks for Emergent Readers | Stories for Habit and Hobby Readers | Stories for Young Readers | Stories for Young Readers by Young Writers |
Judging at the Division Level | October 2 to 4, 2023 | October 2 to 4, 2023 | October 2 to 4, 2023 |
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Judging at the Regional Level | October 16 to 18, 2023 | October 16 to 18, 2023 | October 16 to 18, 2023 |
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Deadline of Submission to National TWC | October 23, 2023 | Registration with plot summary until September 22, 2023
Submission of final entries until October 13, 2023 | ||||
Judging at the National Level | October 30 to 31, 2023 | |||||
Awarding Ceremonies and Reading Exhibit | November 22 to 24, 2023 | |||||
2. The Regional TWC must convene all respective Division TWCs to prepare a local calendar of activities for their Competition.
3. Deadline of submission to the National TWC, set on October 23, 2023, and all other activities from thereon may not be subjected to rescheduling by the Regional and Division TWCs.
VII. LOGISTICS
1. A logistical support to the Regional TWC amounting to Pl20,000 shall be downloaded by the Bureau of Learning Resources to cover expenses incurred during the various activities related to the Competition, subject to usual accounting and auditing rules and regulations.
2. Additional budget for preparatory and related activities may be augmented by available local funds of the Regional Office and/or the Schools Division Office subject to usual accounting and auditing rules of the government.
3. The National Recognition Rites and Reading Exhibit will be conducted after the Judging at the National Level to recognize the winning writers and illustrators of storybooks.
4. Winners of the Competition will be invited through a formal invitation letter addressed to their respective Regional Offices.
5. Winners will receive Certificates and Plaques of Recognition. Tokens and other incentives will be given subject to existing rules and regulations.
VIII. COPYRIGHT
1. Copyright of the submitted entries shall be with the Department of Education. However, the final copy of these storybooks may be shared to the writers (for the text) and illustrators (for the design) upon authorization by DepEd.
2. Utilization of the work in any manner, including, but not limited to physical and digital reproduction, derivation, and performance shall reflect attribution to the writer and/or illustrator and the Department of Education.
IX. INCENTIVES
1. Cash prizes and other incentives for recognized stories are reflected on the attached Mechanics and Templates for each Category.
2. Such incentives are subject to the approved mechanics and accounting and auditing rules and regulations of the government.
A full copy of DepEd Memorandum No. 056, s. 2023 below:
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