KARNIVAL PERPADUAN BAHASA INGGERIS: STORYTELLING COMPETITION

2023

KARNIVAL PERPADUAN
BAHASA INGGERIS:
STORYTELLING
COMPETITION 2023
CONCEPT PAPER

Organized by;
The Sports, Co-curricular and Arts Division
Ministry of Education Malaysia
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1.0 INTRODUCTION

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

standard of English among pupils. The interactive art of storytelling involves
revealing the details of a story while provoking the imagination of the audience.
Stories are told as a means of entertainment, cultural preservation or instilling
moral values.

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 Year 4 to Year 6 pupils from government-
aided schools. Only ONE contestant will represent his / her state at the
national level.

3.2 The winners from the previous year may participate in the current year but
the text and presentation must not be an exact replica.

3.3 The competition is divided into two sections:

Section 1 : Prepared (any story)

Section 2 : Impromptu (state and national level only)

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

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

3.4.2 Stories presented must not touch on sensitive issues such as race,
religion, stereotyping, politics, etc.

3.4.3 Stories must be thematically educational.

3.4.4 Props, backdrops and sound effects are not allowed. Any use of
these will allow for disqualification by the judges.
3.4.5 Time allocated to present the story is 4 to 5 minutes.

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

3.5.1 Each contestant will get their turn to present their impromptu story.

3.5.2 Each contestant will choose an envelope containing a card. The

chief judge will read aloud the word/phrase or show the picture to
the contestant.

3.5.3 After 30 seconds, contestants tell their story based on the

word/phrase or picture given.

3.5.4 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.

3.5.5 Any inclusion of singing should enhance and not dominate the
presentation.

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

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The bell will be rung at the 3 minute. Marks will be deducted
thereafter.

3.6 Infringement

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

i) touches on sensitive issues such as race, religion, politics, etc.

– 2 marks
ii) presents a story below the stipulated time – 2 marks for every
minute
iii) presents a story above the stipulated time – 2 marks for every
minute
iv) uses props, backdrops and electronically-aided sound effects –
2 marks
v) overdramatizing – 2 marks

3.7 A contestant will be disqualified if:

3.7.1 he / she reads or refers to notes / reading materials.

3.7.2 he / she is prompted by another person.

3.7.3 he / she repeats any story presented in Section 1 during the

impromptu session.

4.0 ADJUDICATION

4.1 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. No appeal is allowed.

4.5 Individual marks will not be disclosed.

5.0 PRIZES

5.1 Prizes are awarded as follows:-

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

5.2 Trophies and certificates of achievement will be awarded to the winning

contestants. Certificates of participation will be awarded to all participating
contestants.

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.

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*This concept paper is valid for 2023 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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CONCEPT PAPER
ADJUDICATION GUIDELINES

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

Maximum Very Poor Poor Fair Good Excellen

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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

Marks will be awarded based on the following:

i. voice modulation
ii. voice projection & clarity

2.3 Theme / Storyline

Marks will be awarded based on the following:

i. interest and appeal

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

2.4 Costume

Marks will be awarded based on the following:

i. suitability
ii. creativity

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ADJUDICATION FORM

Organized by;
The Sports, Co-curricular and Arts
Division The Ministry of Education
Malaysia
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LEVEL / YEAR

TIME SHEET

Contestant No. Time (Prepared) Time (Impromptu)

1

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

Timekeeper's
Name
Signature
Date
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LEVEL / YEAR SCORE SHEET

SECTION 1 (PREPARED) SECTION 2 (IMPROMPTU)

Language Presentation Theme / Language Presentation Theme /

Contestant Costume Penalty
Proficiency / Delivery Storyline Proficiency / Delivery Storyline Total Placing
No. Title of story (5 marks) (-10 marks)
(35 marks) (20 marks) (10 marks) (15 marks) (10 marks) (5 marks)
1 THE
WOODCUTTER
AND THE GOLDEN
AXE
2 THE VAIN LITTLE
CRAB
3 HANSEL AND
GRETEL
4 THE MONEY
5 A MAGIC POT
6 JACK AND THE
BEANSTALK
7 THE EVIL KING
8 A Bear Who Is A
Bully
9 The Courageous
Mouse and the
Friendly Giant
10 THE PIED PIPER OF
HAMELIN
11 THE GOOD VS BAD
12 COOKING THE
KHICHDI
13 THE GIVING TREE
14 The Woodsman
and the Golden
Axe
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16

Judge's Name
Signature
Date
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LEVEL / YEAR

FREQUENCY COUNT

CHIEF JUDGE JUDGE JUDGE JUDGE

PLACING JUDGE 2 3 4 5 FINAL PLACING
CONTESTANT NO.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Position Name Signature

Chief Judge
Judge 2
Judge 3
Judge 4
Judge 5
Date
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STORYTELLING COMPETITION 2023
LEVEL / YEAR

RESULT SLIP

PLACING CONTESTANT TITLE OF STORY SCHOOL / STATE

NO.

FIRST

SECOND

THIRD

FOURTH

FIFTH

Position Name Signature

Chief Judge

Judge 2

Judge 3

Judge 4

Judge 5

Date