storytelling competition for primary schools

7/22/2019 STORYTELLING COMPETITION FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS

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PRIMARY SCHOOLS

RULES AND GUIDELINES

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

MALAYSIA


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STORYTELLING COMPETITION FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS (LEVEL 2)RULES AND GUIDELINES

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Storytelling is an effective teaching and learning activity to helpimprove the standard of English among pupils.

1.2 The Storytelling Activity / Competition will be carried out at school,district / division, state and national levels.

2.0 OBJECTIVES

2.1 To enhance pupils confidence in usingEnglish.

2.2 To give pupils the opportunity to use English in an interesting, authenticand creative manner.

2.3 To enhance and improve listening and speaking skills.

2.4 To instill pupils interest in reading and writing in English.

3.0 RULES AND REGULATIONS

3.1. The competition is open to all government-aided schools. Only ONEcontestant will represent his / her state at the national level.

3.2 The competition is divided into two sections:

Section 1 : Prepared - any storySection 2 : Impromptu

3.3 For Section 1, contestants are to observe the following rules:

3.3.1 Stories presented can be authentic, adapted or originally written.

3.3.2 Stories presented must not touch on sensitive issues such asrace, religion, stereotyping, politics, etc.

3.3.3 Stories must be thematically educational.

3.3.4 Contestants are only allowed to use the stand microphoneprovided to ensure minimal movement.

3.3.5 Props, backdrops and sound effects are not allowed. Any use of

these will allow for disqualification by the judges.

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3.3.6 Time allocated to present the story is 4 to 5minutes. The bell

will be rung at the 5th minute. Marks will be deducted thereafter.

3.4 For Section 2, contestants are to observe the following rules:

3.4.1 Each contestant picks an envelope containing a card.

3.4.2 After 30 seconds, contestants tell their storybased on a word(noun/adjective)orpicture(oneobject) on the chosen card.

3.4.3 Stories told in Section 2 should not be a repetition orreproduction of any story presented in Section 1. Contestantswill be disqualified if they do so.

3.4.4 Any inclusion of singing should enhance and not dominate thepresentation.

3.4.5 Time allocated to present the impromptu story is 2 to 3minutes.The bell will be rung at the 3rd minute. Marks will be deductedthereafter.

3.5 Infringement

3.5.1 A maximum of 10 marks will be deducted if a contestant:

3.5.1.1 touches on sensitive issues such as race, religion,politics, etc.2 marks

3.5.1.2 presents a story below the stipulated time 2 marks

for every minute3.5.1.3 presents a story above the stipulated time 2 marks

for every minute3.5.1.4 uses props, backdrops and electronically-aided sound

effects2 marks3.5.1.5 overdramatizing2 marks

3.6 A contestant will be disqualified if:

3.6.1 he / she reads or refers to notes / reading materials.

3.6.2 he / she is prompted by another person.

3.6.3 he / she repeats any story presented in Section 1 during theimpromptu session.

4.0 ADJUDICATION

4.1 A panel of at least 3 or 5 judges will be appointed for all the rounds atall levels. The competition at the national level will be judged by a

panel of 5 judges, appointed by the Division of Co-curriculum and Arts,Ministry of Education.

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4.2 Points will be allocated according to the scoresheet.

4.3 The contestant with the majority of votes will be declared the winner.

4.4 The decision of the judges is final.

4.5 Individual marks will not be disclosed.

5.0 PRIZES

5.1 Plaques and certificates of achievement will be awarded to the winningteams.

5.2 Certificates of participation will be awarded to all participating teams.

Note: The winners 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 theMinistry of Education and can be used at all levels for competitions organizedby the Ministry.

Division of Co-curriculum and ArtsMinistry of Education, Malaysia

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ADJUDICATION GUIDELINES

1. Marks will be awarded based on the following band:

Maximum Very Poor Poor Fair Good Excellent5 1 2 3 4 5

10 1 - 2 3 - 4 5 - 6 7 - 8 9 -10

15 1 - 3 4 - 6 7 - 9 10 - 12 13 - 15

20 1 - 4 5 - 8 9 - 12 13 - 16 17 - 20

35 1 - 8 9 - 16 17 - 24 25 - 30 31 - 35

2. Adjudication:

2.1 Language Proficiency

Marks will be awarded based on the following:

i. correct, clear and accurate pronunciationii. clear enunciation and intonationiii. correct use of grammariv. appropriate and effective choice of words (diction)v. fluency

2.2 Presentation / Delivery


i. voice modulationii. voice projection & clarity

2.3 Theme / Storyline


i. interest and appeal

ii. significance and impact of meaningiii. coherenceiv. integrated values

2.4 Costume

Marks will be awarded based on the following:i. suitabilityii. creativity

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FOR

PRIMARY SCHOOLS

ADJUDICATION FORMS


MALAYSIA


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TIME SHEET

STORYTELLING COMPETITION FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS (LEVEL 2)NATIONAL LEVEL YEAR ___________

Contestant No. Time (Prepared) Time (Impromptu)

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

Timekeeper'sName

Signature

Date

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6 SCORESHEET

STORYTELLING COMPETITION FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS (LEVEL 2)

NATIONAL LEVEL YEAR ___________

SECTION 1 (PREPARED) SECTION 2 (IMPROMPTU)

ContestantNo.

LanguageProficiency(35 marks)

Presentation/ Delivery(20 marks)

Theme /Storyline

(10 marks)

Costume(5 marks)

LanguageProficiency(15 marks)

Presentation/ Delivery(10 marks)

Theme /Storyline(5 marks)

Penalty(-10 marks)

Total Placing

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

Judge's Name

Signature

Date


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FREQUENCY COUNT


NATIONAL LEVEL YEAR _________

PLACING

JUDGE1

JUDGE2

JUDGE3

JUDGE4

JUDGE5 FINAL PLACING

CONTESTANT NO.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Position Name Signature

Judge 1

Judge 2Judge 3

Judge 4

Judge 5

Date

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FOR

PRIMARY SCHOOLS

RESULTS


MALAYSIA


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NATIONAL LEVEL YEAR ___________

PLACINGCONTESTANT

NO.TITLE OF STORY SCHOOL / STATE

FIRST

SECOND

THIRD

Position Name Signature

Chief Judge

Judge 1

Judge 2

Judge 3

Judge 4

Date

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