This document provides the rules and guidelines for a storytelling competition for primary schools in 2020. It is divided into sections that outline the objectives, rules, adjudication process and scoring. The competition encourages students from Years 4 to 6 to develop their English language skills through telling both prepared and impromptu stories. A panel of judges will score the students based on criteria like language proficiency, presentation skills, and story elements. Cash prizes will be awarded to winning students at each level of the competition.

1. STORYTELLING
COMPETITION
FOR
PRIMARY SCHOOLS
2020
RULES AND GUIDELINES

2. STORYTELLING COMPETITION FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS 2020
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 Year 4 to Year 6 pupils from 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
Section 2
:
:
Prepared
Impromptu
- any story
- state and national level
only
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 Props, backdrops and sound effects are not allowed. Any use of
these will allow for disqualification by the judges.
3.3.5 Time allocated to present the story is 4 to 5 minutes.
3.3.6 The performance should be recorded and saved in MP4 / 3GP / AVI
/ MOV / WMV format. 1

3. 3.3.7 The video must be sent to the organizer via the link address that
will be notified by the State Education Department.
3.4 For Section 2, contestants are to observe the following rules:
3.4.1 Impromptu section will be conducted via video tele-conferencing
between the contestant, the panel of judges and the timekeeper.
3.4.2 Each contestant will get their turn to present their impromptu
story.
3.4.3 Each contestant will choose an envelope containing a card. The
chief judge will read aloud the phrase to the contestant.
3.4.4 After 30 seconds, contestants tell their story based on the
phrase.
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 3rd
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.
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4. 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 Sports, Co-curricular and Arts
Division, Ministry of Education Malaysia.
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 Cash prizes and certificates of achievement will be awarded to the
winning contestants.
5.2 Certificates of participation will be awarded to all participating
contestants.
Note:
• The winners from the previous year may participate in the current year but the
text and presentation must not be an exact replica.
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This concept paper is valid for 2020 until further notification or revision from the
Ministry of Education Malaysia and can be used at all levels for competitions
organized by the Ministry. The competition will abide to the above rules ONLY.
Division of Sports, Co-curricular and Arts
Ministry of Education, Malaysia
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5. 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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6. STORYTELLING
COMPETITION
FOR
PRIMARY SCHOOLS
2020
ADJUDICATION FORM

7. TIME SHEET
STORYTELLING COMPETITION FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS 2020
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

8. SCORESHEET
STORYTELLING COMPETITION FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS 2020
NATIONAL LEVEL YEAR ___________
SECTION 1 (PREPARED) SECTION 2 (IMPROMPTU)
Contestant
Language Presentation Theme /
Costume
Language Presentation Theme /
Penalty
Proficiency / Delivery Storyline Proficiency / Delivery Storyline Total Placing
No. (5 marks) (-10 marks)
(35 marks) (20 marks) (10 marks) (15 marks) (10 marks) (5 marks)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Judge's Name
Signature
Date

9. FREQUENCY COUNT
STORYTELLING COMPETITION FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS 2020
NATIONAL LEVEL YEAR _________
JUDGE JUDGE JUDGE JUDGE JUDGE
PLACING 1 2 3 4 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

10. STORYTELLING
COMPETITION
FOR
PRIMARY SCHOOLS
2020
RESULTS

11. STORYTELLING COMPETITION FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS 2020
NATIONAL LEVEL YEAR ___________
PLACING CONTESTANT TITLE OF STORY SCHOOL / STATE
NO.
FIRST
SECOND
THIRD
Position Name Signature
Chief Judge
Judge 1
Judge 2
Judge 3
Judge 4
Date