STORYTELLING COMPETITION

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 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 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 stories

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, 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

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 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. The bell

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

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

3.4.1 Contestants choose a card.

3.4.2 After 30 seconds, contestants will begin their story based on

the word written on the chosen card.

3.4.3 Stories told should not be the same as the prepared story
presented.

3.4.4 Time 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.

3.5 Infringement

3.5.1 A 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.

3.6 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

4.0 ADJUDICATION

4.1 The competitions 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.

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5.0 PRIZES

5.1 Prizes 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
Sponsored prizes (optional)

Third RM 80.00
Certificate
Sponsored prizes (optional)

Consolation RM 30.00
Certificate
Sponsored prizes (optional)

6.0 CONCLUSION

6.1 It 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.

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