SEKOLAH MENENGAH KEBANGSAAN AGAMA SULTAN AZLAN SHAH

PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION

RULES AND GUIDELINES

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
MALAYSIA
 PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION
RULES AND GUIDELINES

1.1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Through public speaking competitions, it is hoped that awareness is created

among pupils or students on the importance of the English language.

1.2 Public speaking is an essential part of most jobs and at some point, all of us will
have to give a speech in public to inform, to persuade or to inspire others.

2.0 AIM
2.1 To provide pupils with an opportunity to develop the vital skills that enables
them to speak confidently in public.

2.2 To provide a focus for the learning of effective communication skills in English among
young people.

2.3 To give pupils the opportunity to meet, exchange and form friendship and understanding
that will last a lifetime.

3.0 ELIGIBILITY

3.1 This competition is open to all students of government-aided schools from Form
1 to Form 5 only.

4.0 PRIZES
4.1 Plaques and certificates of achievement will be awarded to the winners.

4.2 Certificates of participation will be awarded to all participants.

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5.0 COMPETITION RULES

5.1 The competition is divided into two sections, as follows:

Section 1 : Prepared Speech - any topic

Section 2 : Impromptu Speech

5.2 For Section 1 (Prepared Speech), contestants are to observe the following
rules:

5.2.1 Secondary school contestants will deliver a prepared speech on a

topic of their choice for 6 to 8 minutes.

5.2.2 A warning bell will be sounded at the 6th minute and a final bell at
the 8th minute. Marks will be deducted thereafter.

5.3 For Section 2 (Impromptu Speech), contestants are to observe the following
rules:

5.3.1 Contestants are given a topic four minutes before they are due to
present the speech.

5.3.2 All contestants speak on the same topic.

5.3.3 The time allocated for the impromptu speech is three minutes.

5.3.4 A warning bell will be sounded at the 2nd minute and a final bell at
the 3rd minute. Marks will be deducted thereafter.

5.4 The topic for the Impromptu Speech will be prepared and provided by the
organizing committee.

6.0 ADJUDICATION

6.1 A panel of at least 3 or 5 judges will be appointed for all the rounds at all levels.

6.2 Points will be allocated according to the scoresheets.

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

6.4 The decision of the judges is final.

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6.5 Individual marks will not be disclosed.

6.6 The judging criteria for both the Prepared Speech and the Impromptu Speech
are on two aspects as follows:

6.6.1 Subject Matter

6.6.1.1 Is the subject matter of the speech suitable and

substantial?

6.6.1.2 Is the speech original and intelligent in its exploration of the

subject?

6.6.1.3 Does the speaker develop the argument and the line of
thought logically and effectively?

6.6.1.4 Is there a satisfactory conclusion which lends a sense of

finality to the speech?

6.6.1.5 Does the speech carry a worthwhile and convincing

message?

6.6.2 Use of Language

6.6.2.1 Is the message or point of view conveyed in clear, correct,

comprehensible and appropriate language?

6.6.2.2 Are tone, pace, pauses and projection effective?

6.6.2.3 Does the speaker avoid distractions?

6.6.2.4 Is the speaker’s style confident, fluent and natural?

6.6.2.5 Does the speaker:

.. use ineffectual repetitions e.g. “Ladies and Gentlemen”?

.. use pompous and condescending language?

.. overdramatize?

.. make awkward pauses?

.. over depend on notes, reading, shuffling palm cards?

.. use inappropriate quotations?

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 .. make jokes that are irrelevant or inappropriate?

6.6.3 Additional judging criteria for the Impromptu Speech include the
following:

6.6.3.1 Does the speaker demonstrate the ability to think clearly and
creatively?

6.6.3.2 Does the speaker express his views with conviction and / or
humour?

6.6.3.3 Are the speaker’s remarks accurate, relevant, interesting and

lucid?

6.6.3.4 Does the speaker use clear, correct, simple and fluent
speech?

6.6.3.5 Does the speaker’s impromptu speech vary greatly from the
prepared speech?

Closing :

It is hoped that this competition acts as a platform for pupils to engage in an

exchange of ideas and opinions, on a national scale. Not only does the
competition enhance the participants’ public speaking and critical thinking skills,
it also places them in situations requiring them to make spontaneous
responses. This would eventually help pupils build skills and confidence in
communication, and gives them the opportunity to realize their full potential.

Notes :

Any amendment is subject to the organizing committee of the Karnival Bahasa

dan Kesenian Islam Peringkat Kebangsaan.

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SEKOLAH MENENGAH KEBANGSAAN AGAMA SULTAN AZLAN SHAH

PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION

ADJUDICATION FORMS

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
MALAYSIA
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SCORESHEET
PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION
NATIONAL LEVEL YEAR

Prepared Impromptu Speech PENALTY

(max.
Prepared Speech Speech 60 40 marks
5 marks)
C marks (3 mins)
O (6 mins) sensitive
N Subject Use of Subject Use of issues
T TOPIC Matter Language Matter Language touched,
E (30 m) (30 m) (20 m) (20 m) below or
above
S stipulated TOTAL PLACING
T Originality, dev. of Clear, correct, Wide knowledge of Clear, correct,
simple and fluent time,
A ideas, continuity, global affairs, simple and
speech, language stipulated
depth of knowledge, sincerity, credibility, fluent speech
N within time allocation easy to hear and spoken with
exclusions
T understand (over- under
conviction, accurate,
dramatic gestures competition
relevant, interesting,
discouraged) lucid remarks guidelines
infringed
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 FREQUENCY COUNT
PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION
NATIONAL LEVEL YEAR

JUDGE FINAL
PLACING 1 2 3 4 5 PLACING
CONTESTANT NO.

Position Name Signature

Judge 1
Judge 2
Judge 3
Judge 4
Judge 5
Date
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PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION

RESULTS

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
MALAYSIA
 RESULT

PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION

NATIONAL LEVEL YEAR

PLACING CONTESTANT NO. STATE / SCHOOL

FIRST

SECOND

THIRD

Position Name Signature

Chief Judge

Judge 1

Judge 2

Judge 3

Judge 4

Date