FOR

PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS

RULES AND GUIDELINES

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
MALAYSIA
 CHORAL SPEAKING COMPETITION
FOR PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS
RULES AND GUIDELINES

1.0 Introduction

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.

2.0 Competition Rules

2.1 Eligibility

2.1.1 This competition is divided into 2 categories:

 primary school
 secondary school

2.1.2 This 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.

2.1.3 This competition is open to all students of government-aided schools

from Form 1 to Form 5 only.

2.1.4 Each Choral Speaking team comprises members from the same
school.

2.2 Time

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

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

2.3 Team

2.3.1 Each team should comprise 30 to 35 pupils or students. A conductor

should be appointed amongst these pupils or students.

2.3.2 Each team should be accompanied by 4 teachers-in-charge.

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2.4 Text

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

2.4.2 Adapted texts including those from previous years should be

acknowledged by citing the source.

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

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

2.4.5 Copies of choral speaking texts must be submitted to the organisers

two weeks prior to the competition.

2.5 Attire

2.5.1 All participants should be in school uniform when competing.

2.5.2 The conductor may use gloves.

2.6 Exclusions

2.6.1 There should be no inclusion of music, drama, costume, props or

artificial sound effects.

2.6.2 Any inclusion of singing, skit or physical movement should enhance

and not dominate the presentation.

2.7 Stage Arrangement

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

2.8 Judges

2.8.1 National level competitions should be judged by 5 or 7 judges.

2.8.2 The Best Conductor should be judged by a separate panel of 3 judges.

2.8.3 The judges will be appointed by the Division of Co-curriculum and Arts,
Ministry of Education.

2.9 Decisions

2.9.1 Points will be awarded according to the scoresheet.

2.9.2 Judges will collectively determine the placing by a clear majority vote.
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 2.9.3 The decision of the judges is final.

2.9.4 Individual team marks will not be disclosed.

2.10 Prizes

2.10.1 Plaques and certificates of achievement will be awarded to the winning

teams.

2.10.2 Certificates 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.

Definition

“Choral 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 Arts

Ministry of Education, Malaysia

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 FOR
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS

ADJUDICATION FORMS

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
MALAYSIA
 CHORAL SPEAKING COMPETITION
FOR PRIMARY/ SECONDARY SCHOOLS
NATIONAL LEVEL YEAR ________

TIMING

Team Time Number of Participants

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Timekeeper’s Name
Signature
Date
  Please Note: Judges are not allowed to refer to texts while the teams are performing.
SCORESHEET
CHORAL SPEAKING COMPETITION FOR PRIMARY/SECONDARY SCHOOLS
NATIONAL LEVEL YEAR _______

Team Sub. Matter Articulation Voice Rhythm & Sound Effects General Demeanour Penalty Total Time
No. (20 m) (50 m ) Types Timing (5 m) (5 m) (-5 m)
(10 m) (10 m)
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 Marks Very Poor Poor Fair Good Excellent

5 1 2 3 4 5
10 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9 - 10
20 1-4 5-8 9 - 12 13 - 16 17 - 20
50 1 - 10 11 - 20 21 - 30 31 - 40 41 - 50
 SCORESHEET

CHORAL SPEAKING COMPETITION FOR PRIMARY/SECONDARY SCHOOLS

NATIONAL LEVEL YEAR _______

Team Sub. Matter Articulation Voice Rhythm & Sound Effects General Demeanour Penalty Total Time
No. (20 m) (50 m ) Types Timing (5 m) (5 m) (-5 m)
(10 m) (10 m)
6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

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 Marks Very Poor Poor Fair Good Excellent

5 1 2 3 4 5
10 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9 - 10
20 1-4 5-8 9 - 12 13 - 16 17 - 20
50 1 - 10 11 - 20 21 - 30 31 - 40 41 - 50
 SCORESHEET

CHORAL SPEAKING COMPETITION FOR PRIMARY/SECONDARY SCHOOLS

NATIONAL LEVEL YEAR _______
Team Sub. Matter Articulation Voice Rhythm & Sound Effects General Demeanour Penalty Total Time
No. (20 m) (50 m ) Types Timing (5 m) (5 m) (-5 m)
(10 m) (10 m)
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 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 Marks Very Poor Poor Fair Good Excellent
5 1 2 3 4 5
10 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9 - 10
20 1-4 5-8 9 - 12 13 - 16 17 - 20
50 1 - 10 11 - 20 21 - 30 31 - 40 41 - 50
 SCORESHEET (BEST CONDUCTOR)

CHORAL SPEAKING COMPETITION FOR PRIMARY/SECONDARY SCHOOLS

NATIONAL LEVEL YEAR __________
Team No. Leadership Demeanour Total
(30 marks) (20 marks)
1

10

11

12
 Team No. Leadership Demeanour Total
(30 marks) (20 marks)
13

14

15

16

1. Leadership :
creativity
synchronization
signals and cues
confidence

2. Demeanour :
stance and bearing

Maximum Very Poor Poor Fair Good Excellent

Marks

30 1-6 7 - 12 13 - 19 20-25 26-30

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

 FREQUENCY COUNT (BEST CONDUCTOR)

CHORAL SPEAKING COMPETITION FOR PRIMARY/SECONDARY SCHOOLS

NATIONAL LEVEL YEAR __________

Judge
Placing 1 2 3 Final Placing
Team No.

Judge 1 : Signature :
Judge 2 : Signature :
Judge 3 : Signature :
 FREQUENCY COUNT

CHORAL SPEAKING COMPETITION

FOR PRIMARY/SECONDARY SCHOOLS
NATIONAL LEVEL YEAR ___________

JUDGE FINAL
PLACING TIME 1 2 3 4 5 PLACING
TEAM NO.

Judge 1 : ……………………………………………. Signature : ..………………………

Judge 2 : ……………………………………………. Signature : ..………………………
Judge 3 : ……………………………………………. Signature : ..………………………
Judge 4 : ……………………………………………. Signature : ..………………………
Judge 5 : ……………………………………………. Signature : ..………………………
 FOR
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS

RESULTS

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
MALAYSIA
 RESULT
CHORAL SPEAKING COMPETITION FOR PRIMARY/SECONDARY SCHOOLS
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 : ………………………………………………………………………………………………

Position Name Signature

Chief Judge
Judge 2
Judge 3
 RESULT

CHORAL SPEAKING COMPETITION FOR PRIMARY/SECONDARY SCHOOLS

NATIONAL LEVEL YEAR __________

BEST CONDUCTOR

NAME : ………………………………………………………………………………………………

TEAM NO : ………………………………………………………………………………………………

STATE : ………………………………………………………………………………………………

SCHOOL : ………………………………………………………………………………………………

Position Name Signature

Chief Judge

Judge 2

Judge 3
 RESULT
CHORAL SPEAKING COMPETITION FOR PRIMARY/SECONDARY SCHOOLS

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 :