choral speaking concept paper

FOR

PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS

RULES AND GUIDELINES

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

MALAYSIA

CHORAL SPEAKING COMPETITION FOR PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS

RULES AND GUIDELINES1.0Introduction

Choral Speaking is a competition organized by the Ministry of Education. The competition aims at encouraging and increasing the use of English among pupils or students. It builds confidence in pupils or students to memorize, speak, render and express themselves in English.

2.0Competition Rules

2.1Eligibility2.1.1This competition is divided into 2 categories:

primary school secondary school2.1.2This competition is open to pupils of government-aided schools from Year 4 to Year 6 only. Year 3 pupils are allowed to participate if they are from under enrolled schools.2.1.3This competition is open to all students of government-aided schools from Form 1 to Form 5 only.2.1.4Each Choral Speaking team comprises members from the same school.2.2Time

2.2.1For the primary school category, each team is given a presentation time limit of 5 to 8 minutes. Marks will be deducted thereafter.

2.2.2For the secondary school category, each team is given a presentation time limit of 8 to 10 minutes. Marks will be deducted thereafter.

2.3Team

2.3.1Each team should comprise 30 to 35 pupils or students. A conductor should be appointed amongst these pupils or students.2.3.2Each team should be accompanied by 4 teachers-in-charge.

2.4Text

2.4.1Selection of texts may be in the form of poetry or short prose. Texts should preferably be original and authentic.

2.4.2Adapted texts including those from previous years should be acknowledged by citing the source.

2.4.3Participants are not allowed to refer to any notes or printed materials during the presentation.

2.4.4Materials presented must not touch on sensitive issues, such as race, religion, stereotyping, politics etc.

2.4.5Copies of choral speaking texts must be submitted to the organisers two weeks prior to the competition.

2.5Attire 2.5.1All participants should be in school uniform when competing. 2.5.2The conductor may use gloves.2.6Exclusions2.6.1There should be no inclusion of music, drama, costume, props or artificial sound effects.2.6.2Any inclusion of singing, skit or physical movement should enhance and not dominate the presentation. 2.7Stage Arrangement

2.7.1The arrangement of the teams on the stage will be in fixed 3-tiered rows.2.8Judges

2.8.1National level competitions should be judged by 5 or 7 judges. 2.8.2The Best Conductor should be judged by a separate panel of 3 judges.2.8.3The judges will be appointed by the Division of Co-curriculum and Arts, Ministry of Education.

2.9Decisions2.9.1Points will be awarded according to the score sheet.2.9.2Judges will collectively determine the placing by a clear majority vote.

2.9.3The decision of the judges is final.

2.9.4Individual team marks will not be disclosed.2.10Prizes

2.10.1Plaques and certificates of achievement will be awarded to the winning teams. 2.10.2Certificates of participation will be awarded to all participating teams.

Note:

The winning teams from the previous year may participate in the current year but the text and presentation must not be an exact replica.

This concept paper is valid until further notification or revision from the Ministry of Education and can be used at all levels for competitions organized by the Ministry.

DefinitionChoral Speaking is the interpretation of poetry or prose by a group, comprising anything from half a dozen to a hundred speakers. It involves a full and varied use of the individual voices that make up the group. There may be divisions of the whole group into light and dark voices, broken and unbroken, male and female, treble and so on. Individual voices may be used as solo.

Division of Co-curriculum and ArtsMinistry of Education, Malaysia

FOR

PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS

ADJUDICATION FORMS


MALAYSIACHORAL SPEAKING COMPETITION FOR PRIMARY/ SECONDARY SCHOOLSNATIONAL LEVEL YEAR ________

TIMING

TeamTimeNumber

Of Participants

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5

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Please Note: Judges are not allowed to refer to texts while the teams are performing.

SCORE SHEETCHORAL SPEAKING COMPETITION FOR PRIMARY/SECONDARY SCHOOLS

NATIONAL LEVEL YEAR _______Team No.Sub. Matter

(20 m)Articulation

(50 m )Voice Types

(10 m)Rhythm & Timing

(10 m)Sound Effects

(5 m)General Demeanour

(5 m)Penalty

(-5 m)TotalTime

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Name of Judge :

Signature :

Date :

1. Subject Matter :

5.Sound Effects : Point of view, appeal and authenticity of text

Sound imitation (vocalised)

2. Articulation :

6.General demeanour : pronunciation (accuracy in pronunciation)

Stance and bearing enunciation (articulation, clarity and expression)

7.Penalty :

3. Voice types

A total of 5 marks to be deducted if :

Variety of intonation, mood and tempo

sensitive issues touched, below or above stipulated time, stipulated exclusions under

4. Rhythm and Timing

competition guidelines infringed, excessive movements made Orchestrated rhythm and timing

Maximum MarksVery PoorPoorFairGoodExcellent

512345

101 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

201 45 - 89 - 1213 - 1617 - 20

501 - 1011 - 2021 - 3031 - 4041 - 50



(20 m)Articulation

(50 m )Voice Types


(10 m)Sound Effects


(5 m)Penalty

(-5 m)TotalTime

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

Name of Judge :

Signature :

Date :

1. Subject Matter :

5.Sound Effects : Point of view, appeal and authenticity of text


2. Articulation :



7.Penalty :

3. Voice types







512345

101 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

201 - 45 - 89 - 1213 - 1617 - 20

501 - 1011 - 2021 - 3031 - 4041 - 50



(20 m)Articulation

(50 m )Voice Types


(10 m)Sound Effects


(5 m)Penalty

(-5 m)TotalTime

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

16.

Name of Judge :

Signature :

Date :

1. Subject Matter :

5.Sound Effects : Point of view of interest and authenticity of text


2. Articulation :



7.Penalty :

3. Voice types







512345

101 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

201 - 45 - 89 - 1213 - 1617 - 20

501 - 1011 - 2021 - 3031 - 4041 - 50

SCORE SHEET (BEST CONDUCTOR)

CHORAL SPEAKING COMPETITION FOR PRIMARY/SECONDARY SCHOOLS

NATIONAL LEVEL YEAR __________

Team No.Leadership(30 marks)Demeanour(20 marks)Total

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

Team No.Leadership(30 marks)Demeanour(20 marks)Total

13

14

15

16

1. Leadership :

creativity

synchronization

signals and cues

confidence

2.Demeanour :

stance and bearing


30

1 - 67 - 1213 - 1920-2526-30

20

1 - 45 - 89 -1213 - 1617 - 20

FREQUENCY COUNT (BEST CONDUCTOR)CHORAL SPEAKING COMPETITION FOR PRIMARY/SECONDARY SCHOOLS

NATIONAL LEVEL YEAR __________

Placing

JudgeFinal Placing

123

Team No.

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2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Judge1:

Signature:Judge2:

Signature:

Judge3:

Signature:

FREQUENCY COUNT CHORAL SPEAKING COMPETITION FOR PRIMARY/SECONDARY SCHOOLS

NATIONAL LEVEL YEAR ___________

PLACING

TIMEJUDGE

FINAL

PLACING

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TEAM NO.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Judge 1: .

Signature : ..

Judge 2 : .

Signature : ..Judge 3 : .

Signature : ..Judge 4 : .

Signature : ..Judge 5: .

Signature : ..

FOR

PRIMARY & SECONDARY SCHOOLS

RESULTS


MALAYSIARESULT


NATIONAL LEVEL YEAR __________FINALISTS FOR BEST CONDUCTOR

NAME :

TEAM NO :

STATE/SCHOOL :

NAME : ...

TEAM NO :

STATE/SCHOOL :

NAME :

TEAM NO :

STATE/SCHOOL :

NAME :

TEAM NO :

STATE/SCHOOL :

NAME :

TEAM NO :

STATE/SCHOOL :

PositionNameSignature

Chief Judge

Judge 2

Judge 3

RESULT


NATIONAL LEVEL YEAR __________BEST CONDUCTOR

NAME :

TEAM NO :

STATE :

SCHOOL :

Position

NameSignature

Chief Judge

Judge 2

Judge 3

RESULT


NATIONAL LEVEL YEAR ____________CHAMPION

Team No.

:

School

:

2ND PLACING

Team No.

:

School

:

3RD PLACING

Team No.

:...

School

:

Best Conductor

Team No.

:.

School

:.

Name

Signature

Chief Judge :

Judge 2 :

Judge 3 :

Judge 4

:

Judge 5 :

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