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ACTION SONG COMPETITION

ACTION SONG

(PRIMARY SCHOOL)

ACTION SONG COMPETITIONPRIMARY SCHOOLS (LEVEL 1)

Introduction

The Action Song Competition is held with the following objectives:1.To encourage and increase the use of English Language among the younger pupils.

2.To build confidence and sense of ease with English Language among the younger pupils.

3.To develop skills of integrating scripting of music and movement with language.

4.To provide a platform for fun and happy learning.

Competition Rules

Eligibility:This competition is open to Level 1 pupils only.

Team

:Each team should comprise 15 students accompanied by 2

teachers. Performers and musicians should be from withinthis 15 team member.

Time

:On-stage presentation is allocated 5 8 minutes. No marks

will be awarded thereafter. A time allocation of 2 minutes is

allocated for stage arrangements, with the teachers as stage

technicians.

Theme:Choice/selection of theme is open.

Script

:Scripts can be original or adapted from any authentic texts.

:Contestants are not allowed to refer to any notes or texts

during presentation.

:Copies of the script must be submitted to the organizers two

weeks prior to the competition.:Scripts should not touch on sensitive issues such as race,

religion, colour, personalities, politics, etc.

Presentation:Creativity is encouraged. Nevertheless, movements should

not exceed and overwhelm the articulation of the song by the

contestants.

Background:Props and background aids should be at minimum level.

/ Props

Music

:Use of recorded music is allowed. (tape should not have

voices or words)

:Use of musical instruments is allowed. However, musicians

must sing and perform together with the team members

during presentation.

Judges:The competition shall be judged by an odd numbered panel

of 3/5 judges.Decisions:Points will be allocated according to the score sheet and

aggregated.

:Judges will collectively determine the placing by a clear

majority vote.

:The decision of the judges is final.

:Individual team marks will not be disclosed.

Prizes

:Trophy, cash prizes, plaques and certificates will be awarded

to the winning teams.

ADJUDICATION GUIDELINES

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

MaximumVery poorPoorFairGoodExcellent

512345

101-23-45-67-89-10

201-45-89-1213-1617-20

401-89-1617-2425-3233-40

2.Adjudication :

2.1Language Proficiency (40 marks)

Marks awarded will be based on the following :

i.correct, clear and accurate pronunciation

ii.clear enunciation, articulation and intonation

iii.use of correct grammar

iv.appropriate and effective choice of words

v.fluency

2.2Delivery and Presentation (40 marks)


i. well coordinated and creative choreography, movements, music

ii.rhythm, timing and tempo

iii.confident presentation

iv.variety of voice, intonation, speech

v.team cooperation and coordination

2.3Theme (10 marks)


i.interesting and appealing to audience

ii.meaningful

iii.continuous, developmental in sequence, action

iv.values integrated

2.4Costumes and Props (10 marks)


i.suitable

ii.creative and effective

SCORE SHEET

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACTION SONG COMPETITION

PRIMARY SCHOOLS (LEVEL 1)NATIONAL LEVEL YEAR __________

TEAMLang. Proficiency

(40 m)Presentation

Delivery

(40 m)Theme

(10 m)Costume

Props

(10 m)Penalty

max(-10 m)TotalPlacingTime

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Name of Adjudicator :

Signature :

Date :

FREQUENCY COUNT

ACTION SONG COMPETITIONPRIMARY SCHOOLS (LEVEL 1)NATIONAL LEVEL YEAR _________

PLACINGTIMEJudge 1Judge 2Judge 3Judge 4Judge 5FINAL PLACING

TEAM NO.

1

2

3

4

5

Name of Chief Adjudicator:

Signature

:

Date

:

RESULT

ACTION SONG COMPETITION

PRIMARY SCHOOLS (LEVEL 1)NATIONAL LEVEL YEAR __________

PLACINGCONTESTANT NO./NAMESCHOOL/STATE

FIRST

SECOND

THIRD

Chief Judge :

Judge 1

:

Judge 2

:

Judge 3

:

Judge 4

:

Date

:

STORYTELLING (PRIMARY SCHOOL)

STORYTELLING COMPETITION

PRIMARY SCHOOLS (LEVEL 2)

RULES AND GUIDELINES

1.0INTRODUCTION

1.1Storytelling is an effective teaching and learning activity to help improve

the standard of English among pupils.

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

/ division, state and national levels.

2.0OBJECTIVES

2.1To enhance pupils confidence in using English.

2.2To give pupils the opportunity to use English in an interesting, authentic

and a creative manner.

2.3To enhance and improve the listening and speaking skills.

2.4To instill pupils interest in reading and writing in English.

3.0RULES 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.

3.2The competition is divided into two sections :

Section 1:Prepared

- any stories

Section 2:Impromptu

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

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

3.3.2Stories presented must not touch on sensitive issues such as

race, religion, politics, colour, personalities, etc.

3.3.3Stories must be educational with moral values.

3.3.4Props, backdrops and sound effects are not allowed. Aids used

during the presentation are considered part of the costume. If

the aids are deliberately detached from the story teller, they will

be considered as props and is an infringement.

3.3.5Time allocated to present the story is 7 10 minutes. The bell

will be rung at the 10th minute. No marks will be awarded

thereafter.

3.4For Section 2, contestants are to observe the following rules :

3.4.1Contestants choose a card.

3.4.2After 30 seconds, contestants will begin their story

3.4.3Contestants tell a story based on the word written on the

chosen card.3.4.4 Stories told should not be the same as the prepared story

Presented

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

The bell will be rung at the 3rd minute. No marks will be awarded

thereafter.

3.5Infringement

3.5.1A maximum of 10 marks will be deducted if a contestant :

touches on sensitive issues such as race, religion, politics, colour, personalities, etc.

presents a story below the minimum stipulated time

use props, backdrops and electronically-aided sound effects.

3.6A contestant will be disqualified if :

3.6.1he/she reads or refers to notes/reading materials

3.6.2he/she is prompted by another person

4.0ADJUDICATION

4.1The competitions should be judged by an odd numbered panel of

at least 3 judges.

4.2The contestant with the majority of votes will be declared the winner.

4.3The decision of the judges is final.

5.0PRIZES

5.1Prizes for the national level competition is as follows :

First

RM 300.00

Certificate

Challenge trophy and replica

Sponsored prizes (optional)

Second

RM 150.00

Certificate


Third

RM 80.00

Certificate


Consolation

RM 30.00

Certificate


6.0CONCLUSION

6.1It is our fervent hope that more pupils be trained and encouraged to

participate in the school and district levels competitions.

6.2 The cooperation of schools, District / Division Education Offices and

Sate Education Departments are needed to ensure the smooth running

and success of the competitions.

STORYTELLING

COMPETITION

FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS

ADJUDICATION FORMS

SCHOOLS DIVISION

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

SCORE SHEET

ENGLISH LANGUAGE STORYTELLING COMPETITION

NATIONAL LEVEL YEAR .

LEVEL 2

SECTION 1 (PREPARED)SECTION 2 ( IMPROMPTU)TotalPlacing

Contestant No.Language Proficiency(35 marks)Presentation / Delivery(20 marks)Theme / Storyline(10 marks)Costume(5 marks)Language Proficiency (15 marks)Presentation Delivery

(10 marks)Theme /Storyline

(5 marks)Penalty

(-10 marks)

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16

Judge's Name

Signature

FREQUENCY COUNT



LEVEL 2

PLACINGJUDGEFINAL PLACING

12345

CONTESTANT NO.

1

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4

5

6

7

Signature of Chief Judge

Name

Date

TIME SHEET



LEVEL 2

Contestant No.Title of StoryTime

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Signature

Name of Timekeeper

Date

RESULTS



LEVEL 2

PLACINGCONTESTANT NO.SCHOOL / STATETITLE OF STORY

FIRST

SECOND

THIRD

Signature of Chief Judge

Name

Date

CHORAL SPEAKING

(PRIMARY SCHOOL)

CHORAL SPEAKING COMPETITION FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLSChoral 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

Introduction

Choral Speaking is a competition organized by the Ministry of Education. The competition aims at encouraging and increasing the usage of English among students. It builds confidence in students to speak, render, memorise and express in English.

Competition Rules

Eligibility

This competition is open to students from Year 4 to Year 6 only.

Each Choral Speaking team is to come from ONE school only.

Time

Each team is given a presentation time limit of 5 to 8 minutes. No marks will be awarded thereafter.

Team

Each team should comprise 30 35 students. A conductor should be appointed from these students.

Each team should be accompanied by 4 teachers-in-charge.

Material

Selection of material is free and can be in the form of poetry or short prose.

Materials must be originally written and authentic.

Participants are not allowed to refer to any notes or printed materials during the performance.

Materials presented must not touch on sensitive issues, such as race, religion, colour, personalities, etc.

Copies of choral speaking texts must be submitted to the organizers two weeks prior to the competition.

Attire

All participants should wear school uniform when competing.

Boys - white, short-sleeves shirts and dark blue short / long pants

Girls - turquoise pinafore/skirt and white blouse/ baju kurung

Conductor : the use of gloves is allowed

Ties, bows and jackets are not allowed

Exclusions

There should be no inclusions of music, singing, sketches, skits or drama, costuming, props to enhance the presentation or artificial sound effects which are electronically or physically aided.

Stage Arrangement

The arrangement of the teams on the stage will be in a fixed 3-tiered rows.Judges

All state and national level competitions should be adjudged by 5 judges. The judges for these levels will be appointed by the State Education Department and Schools Division, Ministry of Education respectively.

Decisions

Points will be allocated according to the score sheet and aggregated.

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

The decision of the judges is final.

Individual team marks will not be disclosed.

Prizes

Cash prizes and certificates of participation will be awarded to the winning teams.

PRIMARY SCHOOLS

MALAYSIA

ADJUDICATION FORMS

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION MALAYSIA

SCORE SHEETENGLISH LANGUAGE CHORAL SPEAKING COMPETITION

PRIMARY SCHOOLS

NATIONAL LEVEL YEAR ____Team No.Sub. Matter

(10 m)Pronunciation

(20 m )Enunciation

(30 m)Variety

(10 m)Special Effects

(10 m)Rhythm & Timing

(10 m)General Demeanour

(10 m)Penalty

(-10 m)TotalTime

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Name of Judge :

Signature :

Date :

1. Subject Matter :

5. Sound Effects : Point of view of interest and audience appeal

Sound imitation (vocalised)

2. Pronunciation :

6. Rhythm and Timing Accuracy in pronunciation

Orchestrated rhythm and timing

3. Enunciation :

7. Demeanour : Articulation, Clarity and Expression

Stance and bearing

4. Variety :

8. Penalty : Variety of intonation, mood and tempo

A total of 10 marks to be deducted if : sensitive issues touched, attire infringements

extra time, below minimum stipulated time, exclusions included, excessive movements

Maximum MarksV. PoorPoorFairGoodExcellent

101, 23, 45, 67, 89, 10

201 - 45 89 1213 1617 20

301 67 1213 1819 2425 - 30


PRIMARY SCHOOLS


(10 m)Pronunciation

(20 m )Enunciation

(30 m)Variety




(10 m)Penalty

(-10 m)TotalTime

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

Name of Judge :

Signature :

Date :

1. Subject Matter :



2. Pronunciation :



3. Enunciation :


Stance and bearing

4. Variety :





101, 23, 45, 67, 89, 10

201 - 45 89 1213 1617 20

301 67 1213 1819 2425 - 30


PRIMARY SCHOOLS

NATIONAL LEVEL

Team No.Sub. Matter

(10 m)Pronunciation

(20 m )Enunciation

(30 m)Variety




(10 m)Penalty

(-10 m)TotalTime

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

Name of Judge :

Signature :

Date :

1. Subject Matter :



2. Pronunciation :



3. Enunciation :


Stance and bearing

4. Variety :





101, 23, 45, 67, 89, 10

201 - 45 89 1213 1617 20

301 67 1213 1819 2425 - 30


PRIMARY SCHOOLS


(10 m)Pronunciation

(20 m )Enunciation

(30 m)Variety




(10 m)Penalty

(-10 m)TotalTime

16.

Name of Judge :

Signature :

Date :

1. Subject Matter :



2. Pronunciation :



3. Enunciation :


Stance and bearing

4. Variety :





101, 23, 45, 67, 89, 10

201 - 45 89 1213 1617 20

301 67 1213 1819 2425 - 30

FREQUENCY COUNT ENGLISH LANGUAGE CHORAL SPEAKING COMPETITION

PRIMARY SCHOOLS

NATIONAL LEVEL YEAR ______PLACING

TIMEADJUDICATORFINAL

PLACING

12345

TEAM NO.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Chief Adjudicator: Signature :

Adjudicator 1 : Signature :

Adjudicator 2 : Signature : Adjudicator 3 : Signature :

Adjudicator 4

: Signature :

RESULTENGLISH LANGUAGE CHORAL SPEAKING COMPETITION PRIMARY SCHOOLS

NATIONAL LEVEL YEAR ____CHAMPION

Team No

:

School

:

2ND PLACING

Team No

:

School

:3RD PLACING

Team No

:...

School

:

Best Conductor

Team No

:.

School

:.

NameSignature

Chief Adjudicator:

Adjudicator 2 :

Adjudicator 3 :

Adjudicator 4 :

Adjudicator 5 :

TIME SHEETENGLISH LANGUAGE CHORAL SPEAKING COMPETITION PRIMARY SCHOOLSNATIONAL LEVEL YEAR _____TeamTime Taken

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Signature

Name of Timekeeper

Date

CHORAL SPEAKING

(SECONDARY SCHOOL)

CHORAL SPEAKING COMPETITION FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS

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.

Introduction

Choral Speaking is a competition organized by the Ministry of Education. The competition aims at encouraging and increasing the usage of English among students. It builds confidence in students to speak, render, memorise and express in English.

Competition Rules and Regulations

Eligibility

This competition is open to students from Form 1 to Form 4 only.

Each Choral Speaking team is to come from ONE school.

Time

Each team is given a presentation time limit of 8 to 10 minutes.

No marks will be awarded thereafter.

Team

Each team should comprise 30 35 students. A conductor should be appointed from these students.

Each team should be accompanied by 4 teachers-in-charge.

Material

Selection of material is free and can be in the form of poetry or short prose.

Materials must be originally written.

Participants are not allowed to refer to any notes or printed materials during the performance.

Materials presented must not touch on sensitive issues, such as race, religion, colour, etc.

Copies of choral speaking texts must be submitted to the organizers two weeks prior to the competition.

Attire

All participants should wear school uniform when competing.

Boys - white, short-sleeve shirts and olive-green long pants

Girls - turquoise pinafore/skirt and white blouse/ baju kurung

Conductor : the use of gloves is allowed

Ties, bows and jackets are not allowed

Exclusions

There should be no inclusions of music, singing, sketches, skits or drama, costuming, props to enhance the presentation or artificial sound effects which are electronically or physically aided.

Stage Arrangement

The arrangement of the teams on the stage will be in a fixed 3-tiered rows.Judges

National level competitions should be adjudged by 5 judges.

The judges for this level will be appointed by Schools Division, Ministry of Education.

Decisions

Points will be allocated according to the score sheet and aggregated.

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

The decision of the judges is final.

Individual team marks will not be disclosed.

Prizes

Cash prizes, plaques and certificates of participation will be awarded to the winning teams.

SECONDARY SCHOOLS

MALAYSIA

ADJUDICATION FORMS

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION MALAYSIA


SECONDARY SCHOOLS

NATIONAL LEVEL YEAR ____

Team No.Sub. Matter

(10 m)Pronunciation

(20 m )Enunciation

(30 m)Variety




(10 m)Penalty

(-10 m)TotalTime

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Name of Judge :

Signature :

Date :

1. Subject Matter :



2. Pronunciation :



3. Enunciation :


Stance and bearing

4. Variety :





101, 23, 45, 67, 89, 10

201 - 45 89 1213 1617 20

301 67 1213 1819 2425 - 30


SECONDARY SCHOOLS


Team No.Sub. Matter

(10 m)Pronunciation

(20 m )Enunciation

(30 m)Variety




(10 m)Penalty

(-10 m)TotalTime

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

Name of Judge :

Signature :

Date :

1. Subject Matter :



2. Pronunciation :



3. Enunciation :


Stance and bearing

4. Variety :





101, 23, 45, 67, 89, 10

201 - 45 89 1213 1617 20

301 67 1213 1819 2425 - 30


SECONDARY SCHOOLS

NATIONAL LEVEL

Team No.Sub. Matter

(10 m)Pronunciation

(20 m )Enunciation

(30 m)Variety




(10 m)Penalty

(-10 m)TotalTime

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

Name of Judge :

Signature :

Date :

1. Subject Matter :



2. Pronunciation :



3. Enunciation :


Stance and bearing

4. Variety :





101, 23, 45, 67, 89, 10

201 - 45 89 1213 1617 20

301 67 1213 1819 2425 - 30


SECONDARY SCHOOLS


Team No.Sub. Matter

(10 m)Pronunciation

(20 m )Enunciation

(30 m)Variety




(10 m)Penalty

(-10 m)TotalTime

16.

Name of Judge :

Signature :

Date :

1. Subject Matter :



2. Pronunciation :



3. Enunciation :


Stance and bearing

4. Variety :





101, 23, 45, 67, 89, 10

201 - 45 89 1213 1617 20

301 67 1213 1819 2425 - 30

FREQUENCY COUNT ENGLISH LANGUAGE CHORAL SPEAKING COMPETITION

SECONDARY SCHOOLS

NATIONAL LEVEL YEAR ______

PLACING

TIMEADJUDICATORFINAL

PLACING

12345

TEAM NO.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Chief Adjudicator: .

Signature :

Adjudicator 1 : . Signature :

Adjudicator 2 : . Signature : Adjudicator 3 : . Signature :

Adjudicator 4

: . Signature :

RESULT

ENGLISH LANGUAGE CHORAL SPEAKING COMPETITION PRIMARY SCHOOLS

NATIONAL LEVEL YEAR ____CHAMPION

Team No

:

School

:

2ND PLACING

Team No

:

School

:3RD PLACING

Team No

:...

School

:

Best Conductor

Team No

:.

School

:.

NameSignature

Chief Adjudicator:

Adjudicator 2 :

Adjudicator 3 :

Adjudicator 4 :

Adjudicator 5 :

TIME SHEETENGLISH LANGUAGE CHORAL SPEAKING COMPETITION

SECONDARY SCHOOLSNATIONAL LEVEL YEAR _____

TeamTime Taken

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Signature

Name of Timekeeper

Date

PARLIAMENTARY

STYLE DEBATE (SECONDARY SCHOOL)

TAN SRI DATUK WIRA ABDUL RAHMAN ARSHAD CHALLENGE TROPHY

PARLIAMENTARY STYLE ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEBATE


1.Name

Tan Sri Datuk Wira Abdul Rahman Arshad English Language Debate

2.Format

2.1A team representing a school shall consists of 3 main debaters and

2 reserves

2.2The proposition team is known as the Affirmative or the Government while

the opposition team is known as the Negative or Opposition.

2.3 Allocation of time and speaking order; AFFIRMATIVENEGATIVETIME

11st Speaker21st Speaker8 minutes

32nd Speaker42nd Speaker8 minutes

53rd Speaker63rd Speaker8 minutes

8Reply Speech

1st / 2nd Affirmative7Reply Speech

1st / 2nd Negative4 minutes

2.4The third debater from both teams shall not introduce any new arguments.

Their role is mainly to rebut.

2.5While the debater is speaking the opposition team can offer Point(s) of

Information (formal interjections). The debater may accept or decline it.

2.6After all the debaters have spoken once, the 1st or 2nd debater for each

side gives a reply speech with the Negatives Reply being delivered first

and the Affirmative second.

3.Eligibility

3.1The competition is open to all students from Form 1 5 from all

Government-aided secondary schools Malaysia, excluding fully residential

schools.

3.2A school is allowed to send only one team to participate in the

competition.

3.3Each team should comprise of at least one Bumiputera student who is a

speaking member of the team.

3.4 Every member of a participating team should come from the same school.

4.Adjudication

4.1All debates shall be adjudicated by an odd numbered panel of at least 3

adjudicators.

4.2At National level competitions, a panel of 5 adjudicators

should adjudicate.

4.3Adjudicators should be briefed on the rules of adjudication 30 minutes

before the debate.

4.4Adjudicators should not adjudicate the team from their own

schools/districts/states unless there is no adjudicators available.

4.6A debate is won by the team which scored a majority of votes from the

adjudicators on the panel. Team marks or winning margins of

adjudicators are not to be added together to decide the winner.

4.7Immediately after a debate, the Speaker will collect the score sheets from

the adjudicators. There should be no discussions among the adjudicators

when deciding the winner of the debate.

4.8Once the score sheets has been handed in, the adjudicators shall meet

and confer to decide the Best Debater. They shall refer to the adjudicators

comment sheets to decide the winner.

5.Procedure of Debate

5.1 The Debate Process

5.1.1The debate topics will be given to the competing teams 2 weeks

before the competition.

5.1.2The teams will draw the stand ONE hour before a debate

commences.

5.1.3The draw should take place as schedule on time.

5.1.4Any team that is late would have to inform the organizers within 5

minutes of the scheduled time, failure of which, the team already

present will be allowed to draw.

5.1.5A team which is late (more than 5 minutes without information on

whereabouts) would automatically take on the other position.

5.1.6The team will then be quarantined in their quarantine rooms for

ONE hour to prepare for the debate.

5.1.7Only the team members competing (3 main debaters and 2

reserves) will be allowed in the quarantine room.

5.1.8The team is allowed to use only printed reference materials in the

quarantine room. No electronic gadgets are allowed in.

5.1.9Teams are required to be seated at the debate venue (s) 5 minutes

before the start of the debate. 5.2 The Role of the Chairperson / Speaker

5.2.1Each team will be chaired by a Chairperson who will be addressed

as Mr. Speaker or Madam Speaker.

5.2.2The Speaker is responsible for the smooth running of the debate.

5.2.3The Speaker will read out the rules of the debate and then proceed

to introduce the timekeeper, adjudicators and debaters.

5.2.4The Speaker must refrain from making any comments concerning

the debate or debaters during the debate.

5.2.5The Speaker must ensure that the adjudicators must be given

enough time to fill in their marks before the next debater is called.

5.3 The Role of the Timekeeper

5.3.1The Timekeeper must ensure that each debater is given 8 minutes

to deliver his / her speech.

5.3.2The Timekeeper will ring the bell once after the 1st minute and at

the end of the 7th minute to signal the time allocated for Points of

Information. At the end of the 8th minute, the bell will be rung

twice.(placards may be used by the timekeeper to indicate the

remaining time left, at intervals of one minute).

5.3.3A maximum time of 3 minutes will be given to both teams to

prepare for Reply Speech.

5.3.4During the Reply Speech, the Timekeeper will ring the bell once at

the 3rd minute to signal that the debater has 1 minute left. At the

end of the 4th minute, the bell will be rung twice to signal the end of

the debate.

6.Points of Information

6.1 A Point of Information is a formal interjection. It can be:

i. a question

ii. a remark

iii. a clarification

iv. a correction of word (s) or statement (s)

6.2A Point of Information may be offered by a member of the opposition team

from the 2ND minute to the 7th minute of the time allocated to the debator.

Points of Information are not allowed during the 1st and Final minutes of

the speech. A bell will be rung to signal the beginning and the end of the

time allocated for Points of Information.

6.3A time limit of 15 seconds is allowed for each Point of Information.

Therefore, the Points of Information put forth must be concise and to the

point.

6.4No heckling or harassment or barracking is allowed at any time during the

debate.

6.5Giving and taking Points of Information should be done politely. A debater

is required to raise his / her hand and to stand when putting forth a Point

of Information. Rude, abusive or aggressive behaviour in both instances

will lead to a reduction of marks from the STYLE section.

6.6A debator may either accept the Point of Information or decline it. If

accepted, the opponent may make a short point or ask a question that

deals with some issues of the debate (preferably one just made by the

debater).

6.7A debater MUST give or take at least 2 Points of Information during the

course of the debate.

6.7.1A debater who does not offer the minimum number of Points of

Information will be marked down for SUBSTANCE and

STRATEGY.

Substance for failing to take advantage of opportunities.

Strategy for failing to understand the role of the debater under this style.

6.7.2A debator who fails to accept any Points of Information would be

marked down for SUBSTANCE AND STRATEGY. Substance for failing to allow the other side to make their point.

Strategy for not understanding the role of the debater under this style or cowardice in not accepting a challenge.

6.8 No Points of Information may be offered during the Reply Speeches.

6.9 The Etiquette of Points of Information

A Point of Information is offered by standing and saying Point of

Information or something similar. The debater on the floor is not obliged

to accept every point. He / She may ;

Ask the interrupter to sit down;

Finish the sentence and then accept the point

Accept the point there and then

REFERENCE FOR THE SCORE SHEET1.0Marks are awarded to each debater according to :

SUBSTANCE

STYLE

STRATEGY

LANGUAGE

1.1 SUBSTANCE

a.Substance covers the arguments that are used divorced from the

speaking style. It is as if you are seeing the arguments written down rather

than spoken. You must assess the weight of the arguments without being

influenced by the magnificence of the orator that presented them.

b.Substance also includes an assessment of the weight of the rebuttal or

clash. This assessment must be done from the standpoint of the average

reasonable person.

c.The adjudicators job is to assess the strength of an argument regardless

of whether the other team is able to knock it down. If a team

introduces weak arguments it will not score highly in substance, even if

the other team does not refute. Two consequences flow from these.

d.First, if a major argument is plainly weak, an opposing team which doesnt

refute may well have committed greater sin than the team which

introduced it. In effect the team has lead the other team to get away with a

weak argument. This is not an automatic rule but it is true in many cases.

Of course, it must be a major argument not a minor example which the

opposing team correctly chooses to ignore in favour of attacking more

significant points.

e.Second, adjudicators have to be careful not to be influenced by their own

beliefs, nor their own specialized knowledge. For example if you are a

lawyer and you know that a teams argument was debunked by the

International Court of Justice (ICJ) last week, you should probably not

take into account this special knowledge unless the ICJ s decision was a

matter of extreme public notoriety.1.2 STYLE

a.The term is rather misleading. Adjudicators are not looking for debaters

who are stylish.

b.Style covers the way the debaters speak. This can be noted in many

ways, in funny accents, body language (movement, poise, meaningful

gestures and eye contact) and with the use of specific terminology. Be

tolerant of different ways of presenting arguments.

c.Use of palm cards and notes are allowed and should not be penalized,

unless a debater is reading from them heavily.

d.Be tolerant of speaking styles and speed of delivery. Penalised only when

a debaters style has gone beyond what everyone would expect.

1.3 STRATEGY

a. Strategy requires some attention. It covers two concepts:

i. The structure and timing of the speech.

ii. Whether the debater understood the issues of the debate.

.

b. Structure

A good speech has a clear beginning, middle and end. Along the way

there are signposts to help us see where the debater is going. The

sequence of arguments is logical and flows naturally from point to point.

This is true of the first debater outlining the Governments case as it is of

the third debater rebutting the Governments case. Good speech structure,

therefore, is one component of the strategy.

c. Timing is also important, but it must not be taken to extremes. There are two aspects of timing:

i. speaking within the allowed time limit.

ii. Giving an appropriate amount of time to the issues in the speech.

d. A debater ought to give priority to important issues and leave unimportant one to later. It is generally a good idea to rebut or begin with an attack on the other side by subsequent debaters, before going on to the debaters own case. This is because it is more logical to get rid of the opposing arguments first before trying to put something in its place.

e. So, the adjudicator must weigh not only the strength of the arguments in the SUBSTANCE category, but also the proper time and priority given in the STRATEGY category.

f. Understanding the Issues

Closely related to the last point is that the debater should understand what the important issues were in the debate. It is a waste of time for a rebuttal speaker to deal with points if crucial arguments are left unanswered. Such a speaker would not understand the important issues of the debate, and should not score well in Strategy. By contrast, a speaker who understood what the issues were and dealt with them thoroughly should score well in Strategy.

g. It is very important that adjudicators understand the difference between Strategy and Substance. Imagine a debate where a debater answers critical issues with some weak rebuttal. This debater should get poor marks for Substance, because the rebuttal was weak. But the debater should get reasonable mark for Strategy because the right arguments were being addressed.

1.4 LANGUAGE

a. Language refers to using appropriate expressions containing correct

sentence structures and grammar.

b.It also covers pronunciation, fluency, rhythm, intonation and clarity of

speech. Of course, English being a foreign language here, adjudicators

shouldnt be looking for Queens English in our debaters. But any

expression which is mumbled or not clearly understood should not

merit high marks in the Language section.

c. On the other hand, any good language expression, including the use of figures of speech, idioms, etc. appropriate and apt to the occasion, may merit positive marks for Language.

1.5 REBUTTAL

a.The use of general cases has consequences for rebuttal or clash. The

Opposition team cannot concentrate on attacking the examples used by

the Government. The examples might be weak, but the central case might

still be sound. Instead, the team will have to concentrate on that case,

because that is where the debate actually is.

b.There is another consequence for rebuttal. It may be that a team has used

a number of examples to illustrate the same point. If they can all be

disposed off by the same piece of rebuttal, the rebutting team does not

have to attack each of the examples individually as well.

1.6 THE REPLY SPEECHa. The thematic approach to argument outlined above becomes critical in the Reply Speeches. These have been described as an `adjudication from our side and really amount to an overview of the major issues in the debate.

b. A Reply speaker does not have time to deal with small arguments or individual examples. The debater must deal with the two or three major issues in the debate in global terms, showing how they favour the debaters team and work against the opposition team. As a general rule , a Reply speaker who descends to the level of dealing with individual examples probably doesnt understand either the issues of the debate or the principles of good arguments.

1.7 POINTS OF INFORMATION

a.A `Point of Information is offered in the course of speech by a member of

the opposing team. The debater may either accept or decline. If accepted,

the opponent may make a short point or ask a question that deals with

some issues in the debate (preferably one just made by the debater). It is,

a formal interjection.

b.Points of Information bring about a major change in the role of the

debaters in a debate. In this style, each debater must take part from

beginning to end, not just during their own speech.

c.The debaters play this role by offering Points of Information. Even if the

points are not accepted, they must still demonstrate that they are involved

in the debate by at least offering. A debater who takes no part in the

debate other than by making a speech would be marked down for

Substance and Strategy.

LIST OF EXPRESSION TO REQUEST, ACCEPT OR DECLINE POINTS OF INFORMATION

TO REQUEST

i. Point of Information, please.

ii. Point of Information.

iii. P.O.I. please.

iv. P.O.I

v. Point.

TO ACCEPT

i. Yes.

ii. Yes, please.

iii. Yes, Sir / Miss.

iv. Please.

v. Please go ahead.

vi. Yes, accepted.

TO DECLINE

i. No, thank you.

ii. No, thanks.

iii. Denied.

iv. Sorry, Sir / Miss.

v. Sorry.

If the opponent ( during his / her Point (s) of information ) is taking too much of your time, you can ask him / her to sit down if he / she has exceeded the 15 seconds time limit.

You may use these expressions:i. Please sit down Sir / Miss. You are taking too much of my time.

ii. You are taking too much of my time. Please sit down.

iii. Kindly sit down. You have exceeded the time limit for POI.

iv. Your time limit is up.

*** please note that it is of utmost importance that debaters be polite at all times during

the course of the debate especially when accepting or declining Point(s) of

Information.

GLOSSARY

1.adjudicator -a person called to judge a debate to determine the winner

2.barracking-to criticize loudly, shout or jeer against a team or debater.

3.case line-please refer to Stand

4.clarification-to seek further information or explanation on matters.

5.comment sheet-a sheet where the adjudicators write his / her comments

during the proceedings of the debate.

6.confer

-to discuss and come to a consensus decision.

7.electronic gadgets-electrical items such as computers, hand phones, radio

cassette player, Walkman, etc.

8.harassment-to trouble, torment or confuse by continual persistent

attacks, questions, etc.

9.heckling-to interrupt by taunts.

10.majority vote-the winner is determined by the number of votes given to the

winning team.

11.marked down -please refer to the reduction of marks12.point(s) of-a formal interjection where the opposing team can ask

information

questions , clarify, make a remark or correct a word or

statement.

13.rebuttal-to refute or disprove the opponents arguments by

offering contrary contentions or arguments.

14.reply speech -an arena where a debater will sum up the teams arguments

and then rebut the oppositions major arguments brought up

during the debate.

15.reduction of marks- in Parliamentary Style Debate marks are not deducted from a

teams or individuals marks but are reduced.

16.Speaker-a person who chairs a debate and ensures the smooth

running of the proceedings.

17.stand

-from which angle the team is going to argue the case

18.strategy-how each team member work together to argue the case.

19.substance-the arguments presented during the debate.PARLIAMENTARY STYLE ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEBATE

TAN SRI DATUK WIRA ABDUL RAHMAN ARSHAD

CHALLENGE TROPHY

SECONDARY SCHOOLS, MALAYSIA

NATIONAL LEVEL YEAR : __________

RESULT

WINNING TEAM

TEAM

: GOVERNMENT / OPPOSITION

SCHOOL: _________________________

STATE

: _________________________

Adjudicators Signature: 1/2/3/4/5

_____________________________

(

)



CHALLENGE TROPHY



VOTING

BEST DEBATER

DEBATERAdjudicator 1Adjudicator 2Adjudicator 3Adjudicator4Adjudicator 5

Chief Adjudicator: ___________________________

(

)



CHALLENGE TROPHY



RESULT

BEST SPEAKER

TEAM

: GOVERNMENT / OPPOSITION

NAME

: _________________________

SCHOOL: _________________________

CHIEF ADJUDICATOR : ______________________ (

)


TEAM : AFFIRMATIVETAN SERI DATUK WIRA ABDUL RAHMAN ARSHAD CHALLENGE TROPHY


ADJUDICATORS SCORE SHEET

SCHOOL:

TOPIC :

ROLE1234561234123412

WEIGHTAGE %

(Minutes)10%

1M10%

1M5%

1M60%

3M5%

1M10%1M10%

1M40%

3M40%

3M10%

1M40%

3M30%

2M20%

2M10%

1M50%

2M50%

2M

NAME

FIRST AFFIRMATIVESECOND AFFIRMATIVETHIRD AFFIRMATIVEREPLY SPEECH

MARKS26-3021-2516-2011-156-1026-3021-2516-2011-156-1026-3021-2516-2011-156-1014-1512-1310-118-96-7

TICK (_/)

SUBSTANCE

(30)

TICK (_/)

STYLE

(30)

MARKS18-2015-1712-149-116-818-2015-1712-149-116-818-2015-1712-149-116-89-107-85-643

TICK (_/)

STRATEGY

(20)

TICK (_/)

LANGUAGE

(20)

TOTAL(100)86-10070-8556-6940-5524-3986-10070-8556-6940-5524-3986-10070-8556-6940-5524-3945-5036-4430-3524-2918-23

GRAND TOTAL : /350

WINNING TEAM : AFFIRMATIVE/NEGATIVE ADJUDICATORS NAME :

ADJUDICATORS SIGNATURE :

DATE :


TEAM : NEGATIVETAN SERI DATUK WIRA ABDUL RAHMAN ARSHAD CHALLENGE TROPHY


ADJUDICATORS SCORE SHEET

SCHOOL:

TOPIC :

ROLE123456712341234512

WEIGHTAGE %

(Minutes)10%

1M25%

2M10%

1M5%

1/2M35%

2M5%1/2M10%1M40%

3M30%

2M20%

2M10%

1M40%

3M30%

2M10%

1M10%

1M10%1M50%

2M50%

2M

NAME

FIRST NEGATIVESECOND NEGATIVETHIRD NEGATIVEREPLY SPEECH

MARKS26-3021-2516-2011-156-1026-3021-2516-2011-156-1026-3021-2516-2011-156-1014-1512-1310-118-96-7

TICK (_/)

SUBSTANCE

(30)

TICK (_/)

STYLE

(30)

MARKS18-2015-1712-149-116-818-2015-1712-149-116-818-2015-1712-149-116-89-107-85-643

TICK (_/)

STRATEGY

(20)

TICK (_/)

LANGUAGE

(20)

TOTAL(100)86-10070-8556-6940-5524-3986-10070-8556-6940-5524-3986-10070-8556-6940-5524-3945-5036-4430-3524-2918-23

GRAND TOTAL : /350

WINNING TEAM : AFFIRMATIVE/NEGATIVE ADJUDICATORS NAME :

ADJUDICATORS SIGNATURE :

DATE :



CHALLENGE TROPHY



REPLY SPEECH

NEGATIVEAFFIRMATIVE

REBUTTAL

REBUTTAL

SUMMARY

SUMMARY





ADJUDICATORS COMMENT SHEET

1ST AFFIRMATIVE1ST NEGATIVE2ND AFFIRMATIVE2ND NEGATIVE3RD AFFIRMATIVE3RD NEGATIVE

NAME :NAME :NAME :NAME :NAME :NAME :

POI(INTERJECTED)

POI(INTERJECTED)

POI(INTERJECTED)

POI(INTERJECTED)

POI(INTERJECTED)

POI(INTERJECTED)

POI(ANSWERED)

POI(ANSWERED)

POI(ANSWERED)

POI(ANSWERED)

POI(ANSWERED)

POI(ANSWERED)

Definition:

Defn Agree/Refute

New Definition :

Defn Agree/Refute

Redefine :

Rebut 2nd Affirmative:Rebut 2nd Negative:Rebut 3rd Affirmative:

Rebut 1st Affirmative :Rebut 1st Negative :Rebut 1st Affirmative:Rebut 2nd Affirmative:

Specify Stand :

Specify Stand :

Rebut 1st Negative:

Specify Role :Specify Role :Argument 2 :

Argument 2 :Rebut 1st Affirmative:

Argument 1 :

Argument 1 :

Argument 3 :Argument 3 :Reaffirm Case :Reaffirm Case :

Reaffirm case :Reaffirm case :

POI

POIPOIPOIPOIIP




ELABORATIONS ON ASPECTS OF ADJUDICATION

1. SUBSTANCE

Arguments divorce from speaking style

Assess weight of rebuttal

Assess points of argument

Assess weight of argument without influence of oratory

2. STYLE

Presentation on the way the debaters speak include body language, eye contact and voice modulation.

Be tolerant of speaking style and speed of delivery.

3. STRATEGY

Covers structure and time

Good speech has beginning, middle and ending

Speaking within the time limit

Appropriate amount of time given to issues in the speech

Focus of rebuttal mainly on main issues presented in the debate

Critical issues with weak rebuttal would mean lower score for SUBSTANCE but reasonable mark may be awarded for STRATEGY because the right arguments were addressed

4. LANGUAGE

Appropriate expression.

Correct sentence structure and grammar

Pronunciation, fluency, rhythm, intonation and clarity

Good language and expression appropriately used e.g. idioms and figures of speechPARLIAMENTARY STYLE ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEBATE



NATIONAL LEVEL YEAR : __________DRAW

TEAMQUARTER-FINAL 1QUARTER -FINAL 2QUARTER -FINAL 3QUARTER -FINAL 3

SCHOOL/STATESCHOOL/STATESCHOOL/STATESCHOOL/STATE

AFFIRMATIVE

NEGATIVE

OVERSEER :__________________________________

TIME :

( )

DATE :





TEAMSEMI-FINAL 1SEMI-FINAL 2

SCHOOL/STATESCHOOL/STATE

AFFIRMATIVE

NEGATIVE

OVERSEER : __________________________________

TIME :

( )

DATE :





TEAMFINAL

School/State

AFFIRMATIVE

NEGATIVE

OVERSEER : __________________________________

TIME :

( )

DATE :




NATIONAL LEVEL YEAR : __________RESULT

TEAMQUARTER-FINAL 1QUARTER -FINAL 2QUARTER -FINAL 3QUARTER -FINAL 3

SCHOOL/STATESCHOOL/STATESCHOOL/STATESCHOOL/STATE

WINNING TEAM

Best debater

Chief Adjudicator QF1: .

Signature : Chief Adjudicator QF2: .



Signature : PARLIAMENTARY STYLE ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEBATE




TEAMSEMI-FINAL 1SEMI-FINAL 2

SCHOOL/STATESCHOOL/STATE

WINNING TEAM

Best debater

Chief Adjudicator SF1: .

Signature : Chief Adjudicator SF2: .

Signature : PARLIAMENTARY STYLE ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEBATE




TEAMFINAL

School/State

WINNING TEAM

Best debater

Chief Adjudicator : .

Signature : COMPETITION SCHEDULE

QUARTER/SEMI/FINAL 1/2/3/4 00/00/2000

Time :

Chief Adjudicator :

Quarantine : 0800 am

Pn. Alice Lee

Competition : 0900 am

SMK AAA

Adjudicators :

Venue Quarantine :

1. Pn. Missnah Ali

The retirement age

Meeting Room 1(Affirmative)2. Pn. Nora Ahmad

of workers should

Meeting Room 2 (Negative)3. Pn. Atikah Adam

be raised.

4. Pn. Sheery Lim

Competition : Ballroom

SMK BBB

Time Keepers :

Pn Siti Abu

Pn Amah bt Salim

LOCATION :

Speaker

Ground Floor : (Palace Wing)

Pn Angelina Lim

Meeting Room 1 & 2 EmceeBallroom

Pn Jalilah bt SalimDRAMA (SECONDARY SCHOOL)

ENGLISH LANGUAGE DRAMA COMPETITION

FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS

1.0IntroductionThe Drama Competition serves as a platform for students and teachers to promote and demonstrate creative ideas in their work. Drama motivates students to use English and therefore improves their command of the language.It is hoped that Drama themes such as peace, prosperity, love, sacrifice, dynamism, integration and/or historical events can instill values amongst students to be more sensitive and appreciative towards local arts.

2.0Objectives

2.1To support the nations efforts to encourage the use of the English

language amongst students.

2.2To encourage students to appreciate drama as it promotes integration and

inculcates moral values.

2.3To provide the opportunity for students and teachers to show their talents

and creativity in the art of dramatisation; the usage of English which

incorporates script writing, directing, stage management and other

technical aspects.

3.0General Rules

3.1This competition is open to all students from Forms 1 to 5 in all

government-aided schools. Each team comprises a maximum of 15

participants (including the technical crew: stage manager, technical

coordinator, set and prop assistant) and two teachers-in-charge.

3.2All team members must be from the same school.

3.3The winning team will represent the state at the national level.

3.4Duration of stage performance is limited to 20 minutes.

3.5The drama should incorporate at least one of the following themes :

3.5.1Patriotism

3.5.2Love

3.5.3Socio-cultural

3.5.4Dynamism

3.5.5Harmony

3.5.6Historical Events

3.5.7Myths / Legends3.6Participating teams are encouraged to use original scripts. Nevertheless, translated scripts or interpretation of established plays are allowed.

3.7Drama scripts and synopsis should be typed using Font 12 Times New

Roman on A4 paper and sent to the Organising Committee two weeks

before the competition proper.3.8Judging is based on these criteria:-

3.8.1Creativity of Drama

35 %

3.8.2Language

30 %

3.8.3Overall Coordination & Presentation

25 %

3.8.4Positive Values / Message

10 %

Total

100%

3.9Teams which do not abide the rules will be disqualified.

4.0Guidelines 4.1 Language

4.1.1 It is compulsory to use English language throughout the drama presentation. Nevertheless, limited use of certain Malay registers is allowed.

4.1.2 Use of vulgar words is strictly prohibited.

4.1.3 Scripts must not touch on sensitive issues such as race, religion, politics, colour, personalities, etc.

4.2 Theme

4.2.1 The drama must portray the selected theme(s). This criterion will be evaluated through the script and presentation.

4.2.2 Themes must not touch on sensitive issues such as race, religion, politics, colour, personalities, etc.

4.3 Costumes

4.3.1 Participants should wear appropriate and decent clothes that suit the characters they portray.

4.4 Set and Props

4.4.1 Minimise use of set and props.

4.4.2 Sets and props should not hinder the movement of the team members on stage.

4.4.3 Use of sharp objects (such as knives, keris, etc.), fire, inflammable and dangerous chemical substances is strictly prohibited.

4.4.4 Each team is responsible for the setting up (5 minutes) and clearing of sets and props (5 minutes).4.4.5 Safety of sets and props should be ensured at all times.

4.5 Music

4.5.1 Each team should have technical assistant(s) to coordinate music and recordings.

4.5.2 All equipment and its operation is the responsibility of every participating team. 4.6 Lighting and Additional Equipment for Special Effects

4.6.1 Participants can utilise their own additional equipment. However, the equipment used must be suitable on stage and does not disrupt the flow of the drama presentation.

4.6.2 Each team is responsible to coordinate lighting and special effects.4.7Demeanour

4.7.1Participants should not portray indecent actions, excessive movements that are provocative.4.7.2The presentation should take into account the comfort and safety of the audience and actors.

4.8Duration of Time

4.8.1Time allocated for each presentation is 20 minutes. Timing of the presentation starts with the first movement, first word uttered by the actor(s) or any sound effects.

4.9 Adjudication

4.9.1 There will be a panel of five judges at the state and national levels.

4.9.2 The team with the majority of votes will be declared the winner.

4.9.3 The decision of the judges is final.

4.10 Prizes

Prizes are awarded as follows:-

4.10.1 Champion

4.10.2 Second

4.10.3 Two Consolation Prizes

4.10.4 Best Performer4.10.5 Best ScriptENGLISH LANGUAGE DRAMA COMPETITION


NATIONAL LEVEL YEAR _______T

E

A

MCREATIVITY OF DRAMA(35 marks)LANGUAGE(30 marks)OVERALL COORDINATION AND PRESENTATION

(25 marks)POSITIVE VALUES / MESSAGE(10 marks)TIMET

O

T

A

LP

L

A

C

I

N

G

Creative / Innovative ideas in presentation

(20 marks)

Words clearly articulated; comprehensible

(30 marks)Flow of Drama between Cast, Delivery; Interplay and cooperation emphasised; within the allocated time

( 20 marks)

Positive Values emphasised/ projected

(10 marks)

Storyline &

development of ideas, dramatic structure in plot

(10 marks)

Props

(5 marks)Effective utilisation of space

(5 marks)

1

2

3

4

Name of Adjudicator: ______________________ Signature:_____________

Date: ________________



NATIONAL LEVEL YEAR _______

PLACING

TIMEADJUDICATORRESULT

12345

TEAM NUMBER

1

2

3

4

Name of Chief Adjudicator: _________________ Signature: ____________

Name and Signature :

Adjudicator 2: ________________________________

Adjudicator 3: ________________________________Adjudicator 4: ________________________________

Adjudicator 5: ________________________________ RESULT



NATIONAL LEVEL YEAR _________PLACING

TEAM NUMBERSTATE / SCHOOL

CHAMPION

SECOND

CONSOLATION

CONSOLATION

BEST PERFORMER

Name of Chief Adjudicator: _________________

Signature

: __________

Date

: __________________



SCOPE OF ADJUDICATION: A GUIDE

CREATIVITY OF DRAMALANGUAGEOVERALL COORDINATION & PRESENTATIONPOSITIVE VALUES / MESSAGE

Freshness or uniqueness of the content

New / unusual / different perspective

Storyline

Development

Plot

Coordination: scenes & timing

(Music and theme)

(Music and scenes) Dialogues

Costumes

Suitable props Dialogues

Overall pronunciation / comprehensible

Words properly projected

Voice consistent with the character

Lines & cues memorised well Language spread

Emphasise interplay & cooperation

Team members work well together

Many characters have significant roles in the play

Enjoyable presentation & pleasing to the audience

Choreography

Music effect Well projected

PUBLIC SPEAKING

(PRIMARY & SECONDARY SCHOOL)

PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION


1.0BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE

1.1 The standard of English among students in Malaysia is a cause for concern. This is reflected by the low academic achievement of students in the public examinations. The percentage of passes for the English Language subject in the said examination has always been around 60%. As compared with the other subjects, the percentage of English Language passes has always been the lowest. There has bee a hue and cry among members of the public over the issue.

1.2 The Ministry of Education has been sensitive about the matter. Various steps have been taken to arrest the situation and these include activities carried out in the classroom as well as outside the classroom. Various Divisions of the Ministry of Education and State Education Department implement their own projects and programmes to help raise the standard of English among students. Schools too, conduct their own activities for the purpose.

1.3 In this context the Schools Division of the Ministry of Education also carries out a number of support programmes to help the students achieve better results in the English Language subject. Some of the activities carried out by the said Division are debates, choral speaking, story-telling, English-in-camp and essay writing competition. However, it is felt that more activities are needed for students to get better and more exposure to the language.

1.4 Starting this year (2000) Schools Division, Ministry of Education has decided to introduce public speaking competitions for students in the primary as well as the secondary schools. Speaking is one of the four main language skills for students to be proficient in. As we advance into the new millennium students are expected to be able to master at least two languages, namely Bahasa Melayu and English Language. This would make it easier for them to function as they are able to play a more relevant and functional role in their daily life. In the new millennium too, the world becomes smaller and more global in nature. Technology too gets more advanced. Thus, proficiency in the English Language becomes a necessity, as one needs to interact with one another and keep abreast with the latest developments in technology. One who does not master the English language in the new millennium will be at the losing end.

1.5 Through public speaking competitions it is hoped that an awareness is created among students on the importance of upgrading themselves in the English language. It would also serve as a catalyst for students to start using and learning English in a more serious manner.

2.0AIM To encourage the development of oral communication skills among students.

To promote the use of plain English.

To promote better understanding between young people.

3.0ELIGIBILITY3.1 This competition is divided into 2 categories namely:

The secondary school category

The primary school category.

3.2 For the secondary school category, students from Forms 1 5 of all Government aided secondary schools including fully residential schools in Malaysia can take part.

3.3 For the primary school category, only students from years 4 6 of all Government aided primary schools in Malaysia can take part.

4.0COMPETITION LEVELS4.1 The competition is held at the following levels:

School

District

State

National

4.2 At the school level, as many students as possible should be encouraged to take part in this competition. The winner of the competition at school level will represent the school at the district level competition.

4.3 The winner of the competition at district level will represent the district at the state level competition.

4.4 The winner of the competition at the state level will represent the state at the national level competition.

5.0INCENTIVES AND PRIZES

5.1 The reward is in the participation! Additional incentives are provided at each level of the competition as follows:

LEVELINCENTIVES AND PRIZES

School

District

State

To be determined by the school

To be determined by the district

To be determined by the state

NationalPrimary School CategoryPlacingPrizes

1st

2nd

3rd

consolation RM 300.00

Challenge Trophy

Replica Challenge Trophy

Certificate

RM 150.00


Certificate

RM 80.00


Certificate

RM 30.00

Certificate

NationalSecondary School CategoryPlacingPrizes

1st

2nd

3rd

consolation RM 500.00

Challenge Trophy


Certificate

RM 300.00


Certificate

RM 200.00


Certificate

RM 50.00

Certificate

6.0COMPETITION FORMAT6.1The competition is divided into two sections, as follows:

Section 1:Prepared Speech

-any topicSection 2 :Impromptu Speech

6.2For section 1 (Prepared Speech) contestants are to observe the following rules:

Secondary school contestants will deliver a prepared speech of six (6) minutes on a topic of their choice.

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

A warning bell will be sounded at eh 5th minute and a final bell at the 6th minute.

6.3For section 2, (Impromptu Speech) contestants are to observe the following rules:

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

All contestants speak on the same topic;

The time allowed for the impromptu speech is three minutes;

A warning bell sounds at two minutes and a final bell at three minutes.

7.0ADJUDICATION7.1Judging is nationally standardized. Judges are required to undertake a substantial briefing to gain full understanding of the judging criteria and to work within the guidelines set.

7.2Judging Criteria

7.2.1The judging criteria for both the Prepared Speech and the Impromptu Speech are on two aspects as follows:

a) Subject Matter

Is the subject matter of the speech suitable and substantial?

Is the speech original and intelligent in its exploration of the subject?

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

Is there a satisfactory conclusion which lends a sense of finality to the speech?

Does the speech carry a worthwhile and convincing message?

b) Use of Plain English

Is the message or point of view conveyed in clears, correct, comprehensible and appropriate language?

Are tone, pace, pauses and projection effective?

Does the speaker avoid distractions?

Is the speakers style confident, fluent and natural?

Does the speaker avoid:

.. ineffectual repetitions e.g. Ladies and Gentlemen

.. pompous and condescending language

.. over dramatics

.. awkward pauses

.. conspicuous use of notes, reading, shuffling palm cards

.. inappropriate quotations

.. jokes that are irrelevant or inappropriate?

7.2.2Additional judging criteria for the Impromptu Speech also include the following:

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

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

Are the speakers remarks accurate, relevant, interesting and lucid?

Does the speaker use plain English?

Does the speaker use clears, correct, simple and fluent speech?

Does the speakers impromptu speech vary greatly from the prepared speech?.

8.0NOTES FOR TEACHERS, CONTESTANTS AND JUDGES8.1THE PREPARED SPEECH

For your audience to enjoy listening to you, you must enjoy having an audience! To hold their attention you must persuade your audience to walk with you as you share with them your thoughts, ideas and opinions. The subject matter should show originality, logical development, continuity of ideas and knowledge of your topic. The language should be delivered in such a way that it is easy to hear and understand. You should use clear, correct, simple and fluent speech. A person at ease is a comfortable person to be with. If you become anxious the audience will pick that up. You must aim to be at ease and in control of the situation.

You must be able to command the attention of the audience. You must have them looking at you, quiet and receptive, wanting to hear what you have to say. This is termed platform presence and is a necessary art to be developed in order to be a successful speaker. Remember that people do not listen to speeches, they listen to people speaking! Prepare your speech for here and now, this audience, these people. Use words that are understandable and attractive, and know your subject. That way you can speak with confidence, monitor the reaction of the audience and stay in tune with them.

Topics chosen must not touch on sensitive issues, such as race, religion, colour, personalities, etc.

8.2THE IMPROMPTU

The impromptu talk requirement for this competition sometimes causes unnecessary anxiety for the students.

8.2.1Hints on how to approach the impromptu :

Draw on lifes experience and knowledge.

Brainstorm the topic on a sheet of paper.

Think your perspective through, selecting from and expanding into headings, key words or points from the brainstorming session.

Approximately four headings should be sufficient to sustain the required impromptu speech. Jot these down on paper.

Decide upon the structure or sequences of the talk by numbering your headings. The first one you wrote down may not be the most appropriate to begin your speech with.

Transfer the first of your headings and end with a definite statement, rhetorical question or perhaps a relevant quotation.

Prepare your opening last. Inevitably it will emerge as your preparation takes place. Open with a definite statement, or turn the topic into a rhetorical question followed by a comment that gives some indication of what is to follow.

Close on a decisive note.

8.3As judging is bound by strict criteria, students and teachers preparing for participation should pay careful attention to the following aspects of speech making :

Openings and conclusions.

Speeches should not touch on sensitive issues eg. Race, religion, politics.

Logical development of theme.

Choice of words.

Accepted pronunciation.

Use of correct grammar.

Careful, or limited use of quotation.

Originality (in particular, avoidance of plagiarism)

8.4An effective plain English speech :

Is on a topic of importance.

Has decisive openings and conclusions.

Avoids clichs, buzz words and colloquial expressions.

Uses words which are carefully chosen.

Uses accepted pronunciation (e.g. Oxford or Macquire Dictionary)

Pays attention to the correct use of grammar.

Contains a limited use of quotations, if any.

Is original.

Does not plagiarise the work of others.

8.5An effective Plain English Award contestant

Speaks confidently and articulates clearly.

Avoids over-dramatisation and shouting for emphasis.

Avoids distracting mannerisms.

Uses pace, pause and projection to good effect.

Understands the effective uses of gestures, posture and eye contact.

Times a speech accurately.

Schools Division

Ministry of Education.

Oct 2006

PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS

MALAYSIA

ADJUDICATION FORMS

SCORE SHEET

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Originality, dev. of ideas, continuity, depth of knowledge, within time allocationUse of Plain English

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Clear, correct, simple and fluent speech, language easy to hear and understand (over-dramatic gestures discouraged)Subject Matter

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Wide knowledge of global affairs, sincerity, credibility, spoken with conviction, accurate, relevant, interesting, lucid remarksUse of Plain

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