STORYTELLING COMPETITION

PRIMARY SCHOOLS LEVEL 1 & LEVEL 2

RULES AND GUIDELINES
1.0

2.0

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 our school.

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 a creative manner.
2.3 To enhance and improve the listening and speaking skills.
2.4 To instill pupils interest in reading and writing in English .

3.0

RULES AND REGULATION

3.1 The competition is open to all government aided schools . Only ONE
contestant will represent his/ her state for each categories

3.2 The competition is divided into two sections, but in this competition, focus
will be only,
Section 1

Prepared story

3.3 For Section 1, contestant 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, politics, colour, personalities, etc.

3.3.3

Stories must be educational with moral values.

3.3.4

Props, 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.

3.3.5

Time allocated to present the story is 7 10 minutes. (Level 2),

whereas 3 - 5 minutes for Level 1.
The bell will be rung at 5th minutes for Level 1, and bell will
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at 10th minutes for Level 2. No marks will be awarded thereafter.

3.4

Infringement
3.4.1

3.5

4.0

5.0

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

touches on sensitive issues such as race, religion, politics,

colour, personalities, etc.

present a story below the minimum stipulated time

use props, backdrops and electronically aided sound

effect.

A contestant will be disqualified if :

3.5.1

he / she reads or refers to notes / reading materials

3.5.2

he / she is prompted by another person

ADJUDICATION
4.1

The competition should be judged by an odd numbered panel of at least

3 judges.

4.2

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

4.3

The decision of the judges is final.

PRIZES
5.1
Prizes for the national level competition is as follows :
First

Stationery set
Certificate
Trophy

Second

Stationery set
Certificate
Trophy

Third

Stationery
Trophy
Certificate

Consolation

Stationery set
Certificate

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CONCLUSION
6.1

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

participate in the school.

6.2

The cooperation of all teachers are needed to ensure the smooth running
and success of the competitions.

Prepared by,
..
(NUR IZZATI BINTI WAN OTHMAN)
Penyelaras Pertandingan Ko Akademik
Sk Sungai Manong.

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