Storytelling For Primary Schools

STORYTELLING
COMPETITION
FOR
PRIMARY SCHOOLS
RULES AND GUIDELINES

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

phrase.
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

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bell will be rung at the 3 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 Sports, Co-curricular and Arts Division, Ministry of
Education Malaysia.
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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.
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This concept paper is valid as of March 2020 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.
Division of Sports, Co-curricular and Arts Ministry

of Education, Malaysia
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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
i. voice modulation
ii. voice projection & clarity
2.3 Theme / Storyline
i. interest and appeal

ii. significance and impact of meaning
iii. coherence
iv. integrated values
2.4 Costume

i. suitability
ii. creativity
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STORYTELLING
COMPETITION
FOR
PRIMARY SCHOOLS
ADJUDICATION FORM
TIME SHEET

NATIONAL LEVEL YEAR
Contestant No. Time (Prepared) Time (Impromptu)

1
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Timekeeper's
Name
Signature
Date
SCORESHEET
STORYTELLING COMPETITION FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS (LEVEL

2) NATIONAL 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
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Judge's Name
Signature
Date
FREQUENCY COUNT
STORYTELLING COMPETITION FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS (LEVEL

2) NATIONAL 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
STORYTELLING
COMPETITION
FOR
PRIMARY SCHOOLS
RESULTS
NATIONAL LEVEL YEAR
PLACING CONTESTANT TITLE OF STORY SCHOOL / STATE

NO.
FIRST
SECOND
THIRD
Position Name Signature

Chief Judge
Judge 1
Judge 2
Judge 3
Judge 4
Dat
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STORYTELLING

RULES AND GUIDELINES

1.2 The Storytelling Activity / Competition will be carried out at school,

2.1 To enhance pupils’ confidence in using English.

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

3.2 The competition is divided into two sections:

3.3 For Section 1, contestants are to observe the following rules:

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

3.3.3 Stories must be thematically educational.

3.3.4 Contestants are only allowed to use the stand microphone

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 or a

3.4.3 Stories told in Section 2 should not be a repetition or reproduction of

3.4.5 Time allocated to present the impromptu story is 2 to 3 minutes. The

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,

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

4.4 The decision of the judges is final.

4.5 Individual marks will not be disclosed.

5.2 Certificates of participation will be awarded to all participating teams.

Division of Sports, Co-curricular and Arts Ministry

1. Marks will be awarded based on the following band:

Maximum Very Poor Poor Fair Good Excellent

2.1 Language Proficiency

Marks will be awarded based on the following:

i. correct, clear and accurate pronunciation

2.2 Presentation / Delivery

Marks will be awarded based on the following:

2.3 Theme / Storyline

Marks will be awarded based on the following:

i. interest and appeal

Marks will be awarded based on the following:

STORYTELLING COMPETITION FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS (LEVEL 2)

Contestant No. Time (Prepared) Time (Impromptu)

STORYTELLING COMPETITION FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS (LEVEL

Language Presentation Theme / Language Presentation Theme /

STORYTELLING COMPETITION FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS (LEVEL

JUDGE JUDGE JUDGE JUDGE JUDGE

Position Name Signature

NATIONAL LEVEL YEAR

PLACING CONTESTANT TITLE OF STORY SCHOOL / STATE

Position Name Signature

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