STORYTELLING

COMPETITION

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.
3.3.6 Time allocated to present the story is 4 to 5 minutes. The bell
will be rung at the 5th 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 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.

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.
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

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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 STORYTELLING
COMPETITION

FOR
PRIMARY SCHOOLS

ADJUDICATION FORMS

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
MALAYSIA
 SCORE SHEET
ENGLISH LANGUAGE STORYTELLING COMPETITION
DISTRICT LEVEL YEAR ……………………….
LEVEL 2
  SECTION 1 (PREPARED) SECTION 2 ( IMPROMPTU)
Language Presentatio Theme / Language Presentation Theme
Contestant Costume Penalty Total  Placing
Proficiency n / Delivery Storyline Proficiency Delivery /Storyline
No. (5 marks) (-10 marks)
(35 marks) (20 marks) (10 marks) (15 marks) (10 marks) (5 marks)
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 TIME
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE STORYTELLING COMPETITION

DISTRICT LEVEL YEAR ……………………….

LEVEL 2

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TIME SHEET
 STORYTELLING COMPETITION FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS (LEVEL 2)
DISTRICT LEVEL YEAR ___________

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FREQUENCY COUNT
 ENGLISH LANGUAGE STORYTELLING COMPETITION

DISTRICT LEVEL YEAR ……………………….

LEVEL 2

JUDGE

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STORYTELLING
COMPETITION

FOR
PRIMARY SCHOOLS

RESULTS

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
MALAYSIA

RESULTS
 ENGLISH LANGUAGE STORYTELLING COMPETITION

STATE LEVEL YEAR ……………………….

LEVEL 2

CONTESTANT
PLACING SCHOOL / STATE TITLE OF STORY
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Signature of Chief Judge  

Name  

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