Choral Speaking Competition 2022 Concept Paper - State

CHORAL SPEAKING
COMPETITION
2022
CONCEPT PAPER
Organized by;
Jabatan Pendidikan Negeri Sarawak
CHORAL SPEAKING COMPETITION 2022 CONCEPT PAPER
1.0 INTRODUCTION
Choral Speaking is a competition organized by the Ministry of Education. The

competition aims at encouraging and increasing the use of English among pupils
or students. It builds confidence in pupils or students to memorize, speak, render
and express themselves in English.
“Choral Speaking is the interpretation of poetry or prose by a group, comprising

anything from half a dozen to a hundred speakers. It involves a full and varied
use of the individual voices that make up the group. There may be divisions of the
whole group into light and dark voices, broken and unbroken, male and female,
treble and so on. Individual voices may be used as solo.”
2.0 ELIGIBILITY
2.1 This competition is open to;
i) Year 4 to Year 6 pupils from government-aided primary schools only.

Year 3 pupils are allowed to participate if they are from under enrolled
schools.
ii) Form 1 to Form 5 pupils from government-aided secondary schools

only.
2.2 Each Choral Speaking team should comprise 15 – 20 pupils including a

conductor from the same school. Mixed-race participation is highly
encouraged to promote unity.
3.0 COMPETITION RULES
3.1 Time
3.1.1 For the primary school category, each team is given a

presentation time limit of 4 to 6 minutes. Marks will be deducted
thereafter.
3.1.2 For the secondary school category, each team is given a

presentation time limit of 6 to 8 minutes. Marks will be deducted
thereafter.
3.2 Text
3.2.1 Selection of texts may be in the form of poetry or short prose.

Texts should preferably be original and authentic.
3.2.2 Participants are not allowed to refer to any notes or printed

materials during the presentation.
3.2.3 Materials presented must not touch on sensitive issues, such

as race, religion, stereotyping, politics etc.
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3.2.4 Copies of choral speaking texts must be submitted to the

organisers two weeks prior to the competition.
3.3 Attire
3.3.1 All participants should be in school uniform when competing.
3.3.2 The conductor may use gloves.
3.4 Exclusions
3.4.1 There should be no inclusion of music, drama, costume,

props, visual effects or artificial sound effects.
3.4.2 Any inclusion of singing, skit or physical movement should

enhance and not dominate the presentation.
3.5 Stage Arrangement
Teams are allowed to arrange their positions to fit the screen as long as it
is in accordance with the current MOE’s SOP.
3.6 Recording and Submission
3.6.1 The submitted recording must be in landscape.
3.6.2 Usage of DSLR or Video Cameras to shoot the video is

encouraged. Videos shot must be at least of HD Quality at
720x480 resolution.
3.6.3 No subtitles should be added to the video by any means.
3.6.4 The recording must be done in a single continuous shot and

should not be edited.
3.6.5 The recording should be taken from the front and the
appearance of the conductor is not mandatory.
3.6.6 The school’s name, in any form, should not be exposed

throughout the documentary.
3.6.7 Link to the video will be submitted to the organizer via suitable
means. (i.e. Google Form)
3.6.8 All documentaries upon submission cannot be corrected or

edited. Documentaries submitted via schools will be going
through district and state or national level without any editing
incurred.
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3.6.9 The organizer reserves the right to publish the winning videos
of this competition for educational purposes.
4.0 ADJUDICATION
4.1 A panel of 3 judges will be appointed for all the rounds at all levels. The
competition at the national level will be judged by a panel of 3 judges,
appointed by the organizing PPD and JPN Sarawak.
4.2 Points will be allocated according to the scoresheet.
4.3 Judges will collectively determine the placing by a clear majority

vote.
4.4 The decision of the judges is final. No appeal is allowed.
4.5 Individual marks will not be disclosed.
4.6 Penalty: A total of 5 marks will be deducted if:
i) performance is below or above designated timeframe.

ii) stipulated exclusions under competition guidelines are
infringed (infringement of competition rules).
5.0 PRIZES
5.1 Prizes are awarded as follows:-
NO. POSITION PRIZE & CERTIFICATES

1 1ST PLACE PRIZE AND CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
2 2ND PLACE PRIZE AND CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
3 3RD PLACE PRIZE AND CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
4 4TH PLACE PRIZE AND CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
5 5TH PLACE PRIZE AND CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
6 6TH PLACE AND ONWARDS CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION
5.2 Prizes and certificates of achievement will be awarded to the winners.

Certificates of participation will be awarded to all participants.
6.0 EXCEPTION
All matters not stated in the concept paper or any exclusion to the rules and all
other unexpected matters and issues on interpretation will be decided by the
organising committee of the competition.
………………………………………………………………………………………………..
*This concept paper is valid for 2022 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.
*All rights reserved by the Ministry of Education Malaysia. Usage or adaptation by any entities
outside of the ministry requires prior permission.
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CHORAL SPEAKING
COMPETITION
2022
ADJUDICATION FORMS
CHORAL SPEAKING COMPETITION 2022

LEVEL / YEAR
TIME SHEET
Team No. Time Remarks
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Timekeeper's
Name
Signature
Date
CHORAL SPEAKING COMPETITION 2022 (PRIMARY / SECONDARY)

LEVEL / YEAR
SCORE SHEET
Subject Voice Rhythm & Sound General

Team Articulation Penalty
Matter Types Timing Effects Demeanour Total Time Remarks
No. (50 m) (-5 m)
(20 m) (10 m) (10 m) (5 m) (5 m)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Judge : Signature : Date :
Subject Matter : Sound Effects :

● Point of view, appeal and authenticity of text ● Sound imitation (vocalised)
Articulation : General demeanour :
● pronunciation (accuracy in pronunciation) ● Stance and bearing
● enunciation (articulation, clarity and expression) Penalty :
Voice types A total of 5 marks to be deducted if :
● Variety of intonation, mood and tempo sensitive issues touched, below or above stipulated time, stipulated
Rhythm and Timing exclusions under competition guidelines infringed, excessive
● Orchestrated rhythm and timing movements made
Maximum Marks Very Poor Poor Fair Good Excellent

5 1 2 3 4 5
10 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10
20 1-4 5-8 9-12 13-16 17-20
50 1-10 11-20 21-30 31-40 41-50

LEVEL / YEAR
SCORE SHEET

No. (50 m) (-5 m)
(20 m) (10 m) (10 m) (5 m) (5 m)
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.


5 1 2 3 4 5
10 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10
20 1-4 5-8 9-12 13-16 17-20
50 1-10 11-20 21-30 31-40 41-50

LEVEL / YEAR
SCORE SHEET
No. (50 m) (-5 m)
(20 m) (10 m) (10 m) (5 m) (5 m)
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.


5 1 2 3 4 5
10 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10
20 1-4 5-8 9-12 13-16 17-20
50 1-10 11-20 21-30 31-40 41-50

LEVEL/YEAR
FREQUENCY COUNT
JUDGE
FINAL
PLACING 1 2 3
PLACING
TEAM NO.
1
Position Name Signature
Chief Judge
Judge 2
Judge 3
Date

LEVEL/YEAR
RESULT SLIP
PLACING TEAM NO. TITLE SCHOOL / STATE
FIRST
SECOND
THIRD
FOURTH
FIFTH
Position Name Signature
Chief Judge
Judge 2
Judge 3
Date

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CHORAL SPEAKING

Choral Speaking is a competition organized by the Ministry of Education. The

“Choral Speaking is the interpretation of poetry or prose by a group, comprising

2.1 This competition is open to;

i) Year 4 to Year 6 pupils from government-aided primary schools only.

ii) Form 1 to Form 5 pupils from government-aided secondary schools

2.2 Each Choral Speaking team should comprise 15 – 20 pupils including a

3.0 COMPETITION RULES

3.1.1 For the primary school category, each team is given a

3.1.2 For the secondary school category, each team is given a

3.2.1 Selection of texts may be in the form of poetry or short prose.

3.2.2 Participants are not allowed to refer to any notes or printed

3.2.3 Materials presented must not touch on sensitive issues, such

3.2.4 Copies of choral speaking texts must be submitted to the

3.3.1 All participants should be in school uniform when competing.

3.3.2 The conductor may use gloves.

3.4.1 There should be no inclusion of music, drama, costume,

3.4.2 Any inclusion of singing, skit or physical movement should

3.5 Stage Arrangement

3.6 Recording and Submission

3.6.1 The submitted recording must be in landscape.

3.6.2 Usage of DSLR or Video Cameras to shoot the video is

3.6.3 No subtitles should be added to the video by any means.

3.6.4 The recording must be done in a single continuous shot and

3.6.6 The school’s name, in any form, should not be exposed

3.6.8 All documentaries upon submission cannot be corrected or

4.2 Points will be allocated according to the scoresheet.

4.3 Judges will collectively determine the placing by a clear majority

4.4 The decision of the judges is final. No appeal is allowed.

4.5 Individual marks will not be disclosed.

4.6 Penalty: A total of 5 marks will be deducted if:

i) performance is below or above designated timeframe.

5.1 Prizes are awarded as follows:-

NO. POSITION PRIZE & CERTIFICATES

5.2 Prizes and certificates of achievement will be awarded to the winners.

CHORAL SPEAKING COMPETITION 2022

Team No. Time Remarks

CHORAL SPEAKING COMPETITION 2022 (PRIMARY / SECONDARY)

Subject Voice Rhythm & Sound General

Judge : Signature : Date :

Subject Matter : Sound Effects :

Maximum Marks Very Poor Poor Fair Good Excellent

CHORAL SPEAKING COMPETITION 2022 (PRIMARY / SECONDARY)

Subject Voice Rhythm & Sound General

Judge : Signature : Date :

Subject Matter : Sound Effects :

Maximum Marks Very Poor Poor Fair Good Excellent

CHORAL SPEAKING COMPETITION 2022 (PRIMARY / SECONDARY)

Judge : Signature : Date :

Subject Matter : Sound Effects :

Maximum Marks Very Poor Poor Fair Good Excellent

CHORAL SPEAKING COMPETITION 2022

Position Name Signature

CHORAL SPEAKING COMPETITION 2022

PLACING TEAM NO. TITLE SCHOOL / STATE

Position Name Signature

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