PEJABAT PENDIDIKAN DAERAH SIMUNJAN

SARAWAK
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POETRY
RECITATION
COMPETITION
FOR
PRIMARY SCHOOL
2021

ORGANIZED BY :
Pejabat Pendidikan daerah simunjan

MANAGED BY :
Sekolah Kebangsaan Segali
Sekolah Kebangsaan Skitong Meranti

RULES AND GUIDELINES

 POETRY RECITATION COMPETITION
FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS 2021

RULES AND GUIDELINES

1.0 Introduction

Poetry Recitation is a competition organized by the Pejabat Pendidikan

Daerah Simunjan. The competition aims at encouraging the use of English
through meaning, sound and rhythmic language of poems. It helps pupils to
speak, render and express themselves confidently in the English language.

2.0 Competition Rules

2.1 Eligibility

2.1.1 This competition is open to pupils of primary schools.

2.1.2 This competition is open to pupils of government-aided primary 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 Only ONE pupil can represent his/her school in this competition.

2.2 Time

2.2.1 For the primary school category, each participant is given a

presentation time limit of not less than 4 minutes and not more than
6 minutes. Failure to abide by these times will incur a deduction in
marks.

2.3 Text

2.3.1 The poem can be in patriotic, moral value, culture and unity theme.
Participant is encouraged to recite the poem that have been originally
created for ‘Poetry Writing Competition 2021’ for his/her school.

2.3.3 Materials presented must not touch on sensitive issues, such as race,
religion, stereotyping, politics etc.
2.3.4 The written poetry must be uploaded together with video of the recitation
using the google form provided.

2.3.5 Written poetry must be typed on an A4 paper (Times New Roman /

Arial, font size 12).

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2.4 Attire

2.4.1 Participants should be in formal school uniform when competing.

2.5 Recitation

2.5.1 Participants are not allowed to refer to any notes or printed materials
during the presentation. The poem must be recited as it appears on the
judge’s copy (ref: 2.3.3).

2.5.2 Participants must not present a commentary of the poem.

2.5.3 Participants must start the recitation by mentioning the title and the
writer of the poem.

2.5.4 There should be no inclusion of singing, music, props or artificial sound

effects.

2.5.5 A theatrical performance of the poem is not allowed.

2.5.6 The performance should be recorded and saved in MP4 / 3GP / AVI /
MOV / WMV format.

2.5.7 The video must be sent to the organizer via the link address that will be
notified by the organizer.

2.6 Judges

2.6.1 District level competition will be judged by 4 judges.

2.6.2 The judges will be appointed by the management team.

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2.7 Mode of competition

2.7.1 The competition will be carried out in ONLINE mode.

2.7.2 Participant needs to registers and submits his/her recording video of

recitation of poem to the organizer through the Google Form link
provided.

2.7.3 The participation is in individual.

2.7.4 Video of poem recitation can be created at home / school with teacher or
family guidance.

2.7.5 Management team will advertise the competition via KK DistrictTelegram

group.

2.8 Decisions

2.8.1 Points will be awarded according to the score sheet.

2.8.2 Scoring Guide :

Delivery - 40 marks
Intonation - 30 marks
Pronunciation - 20 marks
Content - 10 marks
Total - 100 marks

2.8.3 Judges will collectively determine the placing by a clear majority vote.

2.8.4 The decision of the judges is final.

2.8.5 Individual marks will not be disclosed.

2.9 Prizes

2.9.1 Certificates and prizes (may be) of achievement will be awarded to the
winners.

2.9.2 Certificates of participation will be awarded to all participants.

2.9.3 The best of 3 of the participants automatically will represent Simunjan

District to the Sate Level Recitation Poem Competition.
 Note:

Definition

“Poetry Recitation is about conveying a poem’s sense with its language. All words of the
poem must be pronounced correctly, paying attention to the volume, rhythm and
intonation to enhance the recitation.

A strong performance will rely on a powerful internalization of the poem rather than
distracting dramatic gestures”.

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