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Public Speaking
PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION
FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS
RULES AND GUIDELINES
1.1
INTRODUCTION
1.1
Through public speaking competitions, it is hoped that
awareness is created among pupils or students on the importance of the English
language.
1.2
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.
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 open to all students from Form 1 to Form 5 only.
4.0 PRIZES
4.1 Plaques and certificates of achievement
will be awarded to the winners.
4.2 Certificates of participation will be
awarded to all participants.
5.0 COMPETITION RULES
5.1 The
competition is divided into two sections, as follows:
Section 1 : Prepared Speech - any topic
Section 2 : Impromptu Speech
5.2 For Section 1 (Prepared Speech),
contestants are to observe the following rules:
5.2.1 Secondary school contestants will deliver a
prepared speech on a topic of their choice for 6 minutes.
5.2.2 A warning bell will be sounded at the 5th
minute and a final bell at the 6th minute. Marks will be deducted
thereafter.
5.3 For Section 2 (Impromptu Speech), contestants are to observe the following rules:
5.3.1 Contestants are given a topic four minutes
before they are due to present the speech.
5.3.2 All contestants speak on the same topic.
5.3.3 The time allocated for the impromptu speech is three minutes.
5.3.4 A warning bell will be sounded at the 2nd
minute and a final bell at the 3rd minute. Marks will be deducted
thereafter.
5.4 The topic for the Impromptu Speech will
be prepared and provided by the organiser
6.0 ADJUDICATION
6.1 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 Division of
Co-curriculum and Arts, Ministry of Education.
6.2 Points
will be allocated according to the scoresheet.
6.3 Judges
will collectively determine the placing by a clear majority vote.
6.4 The
decision of the judges is final.
6.5 Individual marks will not be disclosed.
6.6 The judging criteria for both the
Prepared Speech and the Impromptu Speech are on two aspects as follows:
6.6.1 Subject
Matter
6.6.1.1 Is the subject matter of the speech
suitable and substantial?
6.6.1.2 Is the speech original and
intelligent in its exploration of the subject?
6.6.1.3 Does the speaker develop the
argument and the line of thought logically and effectively?
6.6.1.4 Is there a satisfactory conclusion
which lends a sense of finality to the speech?
6.6.1.5 Does the speech carry a worthwhile
and convincing message?
6.6.2 Use of Language
6.6.2.1 Is the message or point of view
conveyed in clear, correct, comprehensible and appropriate language?
6.6.2.2 Are tone, pace, pauses and projection effective?
6.6.2.3 Does the speaker avoid distractions?
6.6.2.4 Is the speaker’s style confident, fluent and natural?
6.6.2.5 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?
6.6.3 Additional judging criteria for the Impromptu
Speech include the following:
6.6.3.1 Does the speaker demonstrate the ability
to think clearly and creatively?
6.6.3.2 Does the speaker express his views with
conviction and / or humour?
6.6.3.3 Are the speaker’s remarks accurate,
relevant, interesting and lucid?
6.6.3.4 Does the speaker use clear, correct,
simple and fluent speech?
6.6.3.5 Does the speaker’s impromptu speech vary
greatly from the prepared speech?
Choral Speaking
CHORAL SPEAKING
COMPETITION
FOR PRIMARY AND SECONDARY
SCHOOLS
RULES AND GUIDELINES
1.0 Introduction
Choral Speaking is a competition
organized by the Ministry of Education. The competition aims at encouraging and
increasing the use of English among pupils or students. It builds confidence in
pupils or students to memorize, speak, render and express themselves in
English.
2.0 Competition Rules
2.1 Eligibility
2.1.1 This competition is divided into 2 categories:
·
primary school
·
secondary school
2.1.2 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.
2.1.3 This competition is open to all students of
government-aided schools from Form 1 to
Form 5 only.
2.1.4 Each Choral Speaking team comprises members
from the same school.
2.2 Time
2.2.1 For the primary school category, each team is
given a presentation time limit of 5 to 8 minutes. Marks will be
deducted thereafter.
2.2.2 For the secondary school category, each team
is given a presentation time limit of 8
to 10 minutes. Marks will
be deducted thereafter.
2.3 Team
2.3.1 Each team should comprise 30 to 35 pupils or students. A conductor
should be appointed amongst these pupils or students.
2.3.2 Each team should be accompanied by 4
teachers-in-charge.
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2.4 Text
2.4.1 Selection of texts may be in the form of
poetry or short prose. Texts should preferably be original and
authentic.
2.4.2 Adapted texts including those from previous
years should be acknowledged by citing the source.
2.4.3 Participants are not allowed to refer to any
notes or printed materials during the presentation.
2.4.4 Materials presented must not touch on
sensitive issues, such as race, religion, stereotyping, politics etc.
2.4.5 Copies of choral speaking texts must be
submitted to the organisers two weeks
prior to the competition.
2.5 Attire
2.5.1 All participants should be in school uniform when
competing.
2.5.2 The conductor
may use gloves.
2.6 Exclusions
2.6.1 There should be no inclusion of music, drama,
costume, props or artificial sound effects.
2.6.2 Any inclusion of singing, skit or physical
movement should enhance and not dominate the presentation.
2.7 Stage Arrangement
2.7.1 The arrangement of the teams on the stage
will be in fixed 3-tiered rows.
2.8 Judges
2.8.1 National level competitions should be judged
by 5 or 7 judges.
2.8.2 The Best Conductor should be judged by a separate
panel of 3 judges.
2.8.3 The judges will be appointed by the Division
of Co-curriculum and Arts, Ministry of Education.
2.9 Decisions
2.9.1 Points will be awarded according to the
scoresheet.
2.9.2 Judges will collectively determine the
placing by a clear majority vote.
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2.9.3 The decision of the judges is final.
2.9.4 Individual team marks will not be disclosed.
2.10 Prizes
2.10.1 Plaques and certificates of achievement will be
awarded to the winning teams.
2.10.2 Certificates of participation will be awarded
to all participating teams.
Note:
·
The winning teams from the previous year may
participate in the current year but the text and presentation must not be an
exact replica.
·
This concept paper is valid until further
notification or revision from the Ministry of Education and can be used at all
levels for competitions organized by the Ministry.
Definition
“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.”
Division
of Co-curriculum and Arts
Ministry
of Education, Malaysia
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