STORYTELLING

COMPETITION
FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS
2021

RULES AND GUIDELINES

 STORYTELLING COMPETITION FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS 2021

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 For state level, the competition will be held in two stages.
i) Stage 1: Prepared story
ii) Stage 2: Impromptu story

Stage 1:
Only prepared speech will be evaluated at this stage. Schools can submit as
many entries as they want.

Stage 2:
5 participants will be selected by the panel of judges and they will be notified
by the State Education Department. The 5 finalists will be evaluated for their
impromptu story and the winner will represent Putrajaya for the national
level competition.

3.3 The competition is divided into two sections:

Section 1 : Prepared - any story

Section 2 : Impromptu - state and national level only
3.4 For Section 1, contestants are to observe the following rules:

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

3.4.2 Stories presented must not touch on sensitive issues such as

race, religion, stereotyping, politics, etc.

3.4.3 Stories must be thematically educational.

3.4.4 Props, backdrops and sound effects are not allowed. Any use of
these will allow for disqualification by the judges.
3.4.5 Time allocated to present the story is 4 to 5 minutes.

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

3.4.7 The video must be sent to the organizer via the link address that
will be notified by the State Education Department.

3.4.8 Video submitted will not be returned to the owner and the
organizer reserves the right to publish the winning videos of this
competition. However, the copyright remains as the property of
the owner.

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

3.5.1 Impromptu section will be conducted via video tele-conferencing

between the contestant, the panel of judges and the timekeeper.

3.5.2 Each contestant will get their turn to present their impromptu
story.

3.5.3 Each contestant will choose an envelope containing a card. The

chief judge will read aloud the phrase to the contestant.

3.5.4 After 30 seconds, contestants tell their story based on the

phrase.

3.5.5 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.

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

3.5.7 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.
 3.6 Infringement

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

3.6.1.1 touches on sensitive issues such as race, religion,

politics, etc. – 2 marks
3.6.1.2 presents a story below the stipulated time – 2 marks
for every minute
3.6.1.3 presents a story above the stipulated time – 2 marks
for every minute
3.6.1.4 uses props, backdrops and electronically-aided sound
effects – 2 marks
3.6.1.5 overdramatizing – 2 marks

3.7 A contestant will be disqualified if:

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

3.7.2 he / she is prompted by another person.

3.7.3 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 state level will be judged by a panel of
5 judges, appointed by the Putrajaya State Education Department,
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. No appeal is allowed.

4.5 Individual marks will not be disclosed.

5.0 PRIZES

5.1 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 2021 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.

Putrajaya State Education Department

Ministry of Education, Malaysia
 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
STORYTELLING
COMPETITION
FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS
2021
 TIME SHEET

STORYTELLING COMPETITION FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS 2021

LEVEL / YEAR

Contestant No. Time (Prepared) Time (Impromptu)

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

Timekeeper's
Name
Signature

Date
 SCORESHEET
STORYTELLING COMPETITION FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS 2021
LEVEL / YEAR

SECTION 1 (PREPARED) SECTION 2 (IMPROMPTU)

Language Presentation Theme / Language Presentation Theme /

Contestant Costume 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

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

Judge's Name
Signature
Date
 FREQUENCY COUNT

STORYTELLING COMPETITION FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS 2021

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
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COMPETITION
FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS
2021

RESULTS
 STORYTELLING COMPETITION FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS 2021

LEVEL / YEAR

PLACING CONTESTANT TITLE OF STORY SCHOOL / STATE

NO.

FIRST

SECOND

THIRD

FOURTH

FIFTH

Position Name Signature

Chief Judge

Judge 1

Judge 2

Judge 3

Judge 4

Date