KARNIVAL KOKURIKULUM MSSR ZON LUBOK ANTU TAHUN 2022: PUBLIC SPEAKING LEVEL 2

COMPETITION 2022

GRAND FINALE
KARNIVAL PERINGKAT
PPD DAERAH
LUBOK ANTU: PUBLIC
SPEAKING COMPETITION
2023 CONCEPT PAPER

Organized by;
SK Ridan, Lubok Antu
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1.0 INTRODUCTION

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. Through public speaking
competitions, it is hoped that awareness is created among pupils on the importance of the
English language.

2.0 AIM

2.1 To encourage the development of oral communication skills among pupils or students.

2.2 To promote the use of the English language.

2.3 To promote better understanding amongst young people.

3.0 ELIGIBILITY

3.1 This competition is divided into 2 categories:

a) primary school
b) secondary school

3.2 This competition is open to pupils of government-aided schools from Year 4 to Year 6
only. Year 3 pupils are allowed to participate if they are from under enrolled schools.

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

3.4 The winners from the previous year may participate in the current year but the prepared
text must not be an exact replica.

4.0 COMPETITION RULES

4.1 The competition is divided into two sections, as follows;

Section 1 : Prepared Speech – any topic

Section 2 : Impromptu Speech (for state and national levels only)

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

4.2.1 Primary school contestants will deliver a prepared speech on a topic of their
choice for 4 to 6 minutes.

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4.2.2 Secondary school contestants will deliver a prepared speech on a topic of their
choice for 6 to 8 minutes.

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

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

4.2.5 Video submitted will not be returned to the owner and the organizer reserves
the right to publish the winning videos of this competition for educational
purposes.

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

4.3.1 Impromptu section will be conducted via video tele-conferencing between the
contestant, the panel of judges and the timekeeper.

4.3.2 Each contestant will get their turn to present their impromptu speech.

4.3.3 Contestants are given a topic 4 minutes before they are due to present the
speech.

4.3.4 All contestants speak on the same topic.

4.3.5 The time allocated for the impromptu speech is 3 minutes.

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

4.3.7 The timekeeper will announce the time taken by each contestant after the
presentation.

5.0 ADJUDICATION

5.1 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.

5.2 Points will be allocated according to the scoresheet.

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

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

5.5 Individual marks will not be disclosed.

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5.6 The judging criteria for both the Prepared Speech and the Impromptu
Speech are on two aspects as follows:
5.6.1 Subject Matter

i) Is the subject matter of the speech suitable and substantial?

ii) Is the speech original and intelligent in its exploration of the
subject?
iii) Does the speaker develop the argument and the line of thought
logically and effectively?
iv) Is there a satisfactory conclusion which lends a sense of finality to the
speech?
v) Does the speech carry a worthwhile and convincing message?

5.6.2 Use of Language

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

comprehensible and appropriate language?
ii) Are tone, pace, pauses and projection effective?
iii) Does the speaker avoid distractions?
iv) Is the speaker’s style confident, fluent and natural?
v) 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?
.. make jokes that are irrelevant or inappropriate?

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

i) Does the speaker demonstrate the ability to think clearly and

creatively?
ii) Does the speaker express his views with conviction and / or
humour?
iii) Are the speaker’s remarks accurate, relevant, interesting and lucid?
iv) Does the speaker use clear, correct, simple and fluent speech?
v) Does the speaker’s impromptu speech vary greatly from the
prepared speech?

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6.0 PRIZES

6.1 Prizes are awarded as follows:-

● Champion
● Second Prize winner
● Third Prize winner
● Two Consolation Prize winners

6.2 Trophies and certificates of achievement will be awarded to the winners.

Certificates of participation will be awarded to all participants.

7.0 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.

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*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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GRAND FINALE
KARNIVAL PERINGKAT
PPD DAERAH
LUBOK ANTU: PUBLIC
SPEAKING COMPETITION
2023 CONCEPT PAPER

ADJUDICATION FORM
Organized by;

SK RIDAN
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LEVEL/YEAR
SCORE SHEET

Prepared Speech Impromptu Speech

(50 marks) (50 marks) Penalty
Subject matter Use of Subject Matter Use of (max.
(30 m) Language (20 m) Language 5 m)
(20 m) (30 m) sensitive
Prepared Speech Originality, dev. of Depth of knowledge,
No. issues, Total Placing
(Topic) ideas (organised), Clear, correct, relevant to given Clear, correct, below or
depth of knowledge, fluent and topic, creative, fluent and above
worthwhile and engaging speech, interesting* and engaging speech, stipulated
convincing message apt vocabulary, original, organised apt vocabulary, time
appropriate body appropriate body
Marks Time language* Marks Time language*
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

*Footnote: 1. Body language - good posture and eye contact

2. Over-dramatic gestures discouraged
3. Able to capture and retain attention of listeners
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LEVEL/YEAR
SCORE SHEET

Prepared Speech Impromptu Speech

(50 marks) (50 marks) Penalty
Subject matter Use of Subject Matter Use of (max.
(30 m) Language (20 m) Language 5 m)
(20 m) (30 m) sensitive
Prepared Speech Originality, dev. Of Depth of knowledge,
No. issues, Total Placing
(Topic) ideas (organised), Clear, correct, relevant to given Clear, correct, below or
depth of knowledge, fluent and topic, creative, fluent and above
worthwhile and engaging speech, interesting* and engaging speech, stipulated
convincing message apt vocabulary, original, organised apt vocabulary, time
appropriate body appropriate body
Marks Time language* Marks Time language*
11
12
13
14
15
16

*Footnote: 1. Body language - good posture and eye contact

Signature : 2. Over-dramatic gestures discouraged
3. Able to capture and retain attention of listeners
Judge’s Name : Date
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FREQUENCY COUNT

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

Position Name Signature

Chief Judge

Judge 2

Judge 3

Judge 4

Judge 5

Date
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RESULT SLIP

PLACING CONTESTANT TITLE OF SPEECH SCHOOL / STATE

NO.

FIRST

SECOND

THIRD

FOURTH

FIFTH

Position Name Signature

Chief Judge

Judge 1

Judge 2

Judge 3

Judge 4

Date