FOR

PRIMARY SCHOOLS



RULES AND GUIDELINES










MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
MALAYSIA










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


1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Storytelling is an effective teaching and learning activity to help
improve 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 using English.

2.2 To give pupils the opportunity to use English in an interesting, authentic
and 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 ONE
contestant will represent his / her state at the national level.

3.2 The competition is divided into two sections:

Section 1 : Prepared - any story
Section 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 as
race, religion, stereotyping, politics, etc.

3.3.3 Stories must be thematically educational.

3.3.4 Contestants are only allowed to use the stand microphone
provided 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 5 minutes. The bell
will be rung at the 5
th
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 story based on a word
(noun/adjective) or picture (one object) on the chosen card.

3.4.3 Stories told in Section 2 should not be a repetition or
reproduction of any story presented in Section 1. Contestants
will be disqualified if they do so.

3.4.4 Any inclusion of singing should enhance and not dominate the
presentation.

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

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 minute
3.5.1.3 presents a story above the stipulated time 2 marks
for every minute
3.5.1.4 uses props, backdrops and electronically-aided sound
effects 2 marks
3.5.1.5 overdramatizing 2 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 the
impromptu session.


4.0 ADJUDICATION

4.1 A panel of at least 3 or 5 judges will be appointed for all the rounds at
all 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 winning
teams.

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 the
Ministry of Education and can be used at all levels for competitions organized
by the Ministry.



Division of Co-curriculum and Arts
Ministry 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 Excellent
5 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 pronunciation
ii. clear enunciation and intonation
iii. correct use of grammar
iv. appropriate and effective choice of words (diction)
v. fluency

2.2 Presentation / Delivery

Marks will be awarded based on the following:

i. voice modulation
ii. voice projection & clarity

2.3 Theme / Storyline

Marks will be awarded based on the following:

i. interest and appeal
ii. significance and impact of meaning
iii. coherence
iv. integrated values

2.4 Costume

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




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ADJUDICATION FORMS









MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
MALAYSIA







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's
Name



Signature

Date

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6 SCORESHEET
STORYTELLING COMPETITION FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS (LEVEL 2)
NATIONAL LEVEL YEAR ___________
SECTION 1 (PREPARED) SECTION 2 (IMPROMPTU)

Contestant
No.
Language
Proficiency
(35 marks)
Presentation
/ Delivery
(20 marks)
Theme /
Storyline
(10 marks)
Costume
(5 marks)
Language
Proficiency
(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



FREQUENCY COUNT






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

PLACING
JUDGE
1
JUDGE
2
JUDGE
3
JUDGE
4
JUDGE
5
FINAL PLACING
CONTESTANT NO.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8



Position Name Signature
Judge 1
Judge 2
Judge 3
Judge 4
Judge 5
Date
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RESULTS








MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
MALAYSIA













STORYTELLING COMPETITION FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS (LEVEL 2)


NATIONAL LEVEL YEAR ___________






PLACING
CONTESTANT
NO.
TITLE OF STORY SCHOOL / STATE
FIRST


SECOND


THIRD








Position Name Signature
Chief Judge

Chief Judge
Judge 1


Judge 1
Judge 2


Judge 3


Judge 4


Date




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