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Category A - upto 2 min.

Kindergarten - below Grade 1

Topic: Students can choose any story of their choice to recite in this competition, we have also suggested few stories which you can see below, however students are not under any obligation to choose stories from the list below, they can opt for any story or they can create their own story as well.

  1. The Little Red Hen: A classic tale about a hen who asks for help from her animal friends to make bread, but they all refuse until they realize the value of hard work and cooperation.
  2. The Three Little Pigs: Another classic tale about three pigs who build houses of different materials and the struggle they face against a wolf who tries to blow them down.
  3. The Ugly Duckling: A story about a duckling who is ridiculed by his peers for being different but eventually grows up into a beautiful swan.
  4. Goldilocks and the Three Bears: A story about a young girl who enters the house of three bears and causes mischief by trying out their things until she learns her lesson.
  5. The Gingerbread Man: A story about a gingerbread man who comes to life and runs away from the people who want to eat him until he meets his end.
  6. The Tortoise and the Hare: A story about a tortoise who challenges a hare to a race and wins by taking his time and never giving up.
  7. The Lion and the Mouse: A story about a lion who shows mercy to a mouse and later needs the mouse’s help to escape a trap.
  8. The Boy Who Cried Wolf: A story about a boy who repeatedly lies about a wolf attack until no one believes him when a real wolf shows up.
  9. The Frog Prince: A story about a prince who is turned into a frog and must be kissed by a princess to break the spell.
  10. Little Red Riding Hood: A story about a girl who goes to visit her grandmother but meets a wolf along the way who tries to trick her.

Category B - 2-3 mins

(Grade 1-2)

Topic: Students can choose any story of their choice to recite in this competition, we have also suggested few stories which you can see below, however students are not under any obligation to choose stories from the list below, they can opt for any story or they can create their own story as well.

  1. The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister: A story about a beautiful fish who learns to share his shiny scales with others.
  2. The Three Billy Goats Gruff: A story about three goats who try to cross a bridge guarded by a grumpy troll.
  3. The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss: A story about two children who receive a visit from a mischievous cat who creates chaos in their house.
  4. The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle: A story about a caterpillar who eats his way through various foods before transforming into a butterfly.
  5. The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter: A story about a mischievous rabbit who disobeys his mother and gets into trouble in Mr. McGregor’s garden.
  6. Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans: A story about a brave little girl named Madeline who goes on adventures in Paris with her friends.
  7. Caps for Sale by Esphyr Slobodkina: A story about a peddler who sells caps and has a confrontation with some mischievous monkeys.
  8. The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper: A story about a little train engine who believes in herself and successfully climbs a steep hill.
  9. Corduroy by Don Freeman: A story about a teddy bear named Corduroy who goes on a search for his missing button.
  10. The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein: A story about a tree who gives everything she has to a boy throughout his life, even when it hurts her.

Category C - 3-4 mins.

(Grade 3-5)

Topic: Students can choose any story of their choice to recite in this competition, we have also suggested few stories which you can see below, however students are not under any obligation to choose stories from the list below, they can opt for any story or they can create their own story as well.

  1. The Fisherman and His Wife: A story about a fisherman who catches a magical fish who grants his wife’s endless wishes, only to lead to her downfall.
  2. The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch: A story about a princess who outsmarts a dragon and saves her prince, only to realize he is not worth saving.
  3. The Emperor’s New Clothes by Hans Christian Andersen: A story about an emperor who is tricked into wearing “invisible” clothes by two swindlers, only to be revealed as naked by a child.
  4. The Pied Piper of Hamelin: A story about a mysterious piper who lures away the rats from a town and later, the children, when the townspeople refuse to pay him.
  5. Curious George by H.A. Rey: A fun story about a mischievous monkey named George who always gets into trouble but learns valuable lessons along the way.
  6. The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams: A touching story about a toy rabbit who becomes real through the love of his owner.
  7. Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak: A fantastical story about a boy named Max who journeys to a land of wild creatures and becomes their king.
  8. The Magic Paintbrush: A Chinese folktale about a poor boy who is given a magic paintbrush that brings his paintings to life and helps him escape poverty.
  9. The Selfish Giant by Oscar Wilde: A story about a giant who learns to share his garden with the children in his village, and experiences the joy of generosity.
  10. The Princess and the Pea: A fairytale about a prince who is seeking a true princess to marry, and tests candidates by placing a pea under their mattresses to see if they are sensitive enough to feel it.

Category D - 3-4 mins.

(Grade 6-8)

Topic: Students can choose any story of their choice to recite in this competition, we have also suggested few stories which you can see below, however students are not under any obligation to choose stories from the list below, they can opt for any story or they can create their own story as well.

  1. The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry: A story about a young couple who give up their most prized possessions to buy Christmas gifts for each other.
  2. The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe: A story about a man who is haunted by the sound of a beating heart after he commits a murder.
  3. The Monkey’s Paw by W. W. Jacobs: A story about a magical monkey’s paw that grants wishes but with dire consequences.
  4. The Necklace by Guy de Maupassant: A story about a woman who borrows a necklace for a fancy event but loses it, leading to a series of misfortunes.
  5. The Secret Life of Walter Mitty by James Thurber: A story about a man who daydreams about exciting adventures while his wife runs errands.
  6. The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell: A story about a big game hunter who becomes the prey when he is hunted by a madman on a deserted island.
  7. The Lady, or the Tiger? by Frank R. Stockton: A story about a man who is forced to choose between two doors, one containing a lady he loves and the other containing a tiger.
  8. The Ransom of Red Chief by O. Henry: A story about two men who kidnap a boy for ransom, but the boy turns out to be more trouble than he’s worth.
  9. The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe: A story about a man who seeks revenge against his friend by trapping him in a wine cellar and walling him in.
  10. A Sound of Thunder by Ray Bradbury: A story about a group of time travelers who accidentally alter the course of history when they step on a butterfly.

Category E - 4-6 mins.

(Grade 9-12)

Topic: Students can choose any story of their choice to recite in this competition, we have also suggested few stories which you can see below, however students are not under any obligation to choose stories from the list below, they can opt for any story or they can create their own story as well.

  1. The Lottery by Shirley Jackson: A chilling tale about a small town’s annual lottery, which takes a shocking turn.
  2. The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman: A psychological horror story about a woman who is confined to her bedroom and begins to see strange things in the yellow wallpaper.
  3. Hills Like White Elephants by Ernest Hemingway: A poignant story about a couple discussing a difficult decision in a train station, with the hills in the distance serving as a metaphor for their situation.
  4. The Open Boat by Stephen Crane: A gripping tale about four men stranded on a lifeboat after a shipwreck, struggling to survive against the forces of nature.
  5. The Garden Party by Katherine Mansfield: A coming-of-age story about a young woman’s realization of social class divisions and the impact of a tragic event on her worldview.
  6. The Lottery Ticket by Anton Chekhov: A story about a couple who win the lottery, but must deal with the unexpected consequences of their newfound wealth.
  7. The Last Question by Isaac Asimov: A science fiction story about the evolution of humanity and the ultimate question of the universe.
  8. The Veldt by Ray Bradbury: A chilling story about a family who live in a futuristic home with a virtual reality nursery, with themes of technology, isolation, and the dangers of unchecked desires.
  9. A Clean, Well-Lighted Place by Ernest Hemingway: A minimalist story about two waiters in a café, with themes of loneliness, despair, and the search for meaning in life.
  10. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving: A spooky story about a man named Ichabod Crane who encounters a headless horseman in a small town.