CHORAL SPEAKING

COMPETITION 2022
CONCEPT PAPER

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

“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.”

2.0 ELIGIBILITY

2.1 This competition is open to;

i) Year 4 to Year 6 pupils from government-aided primary schools only.

Year 3 pupils are allowed to participate if they are from under enrolled
schools.

ii) Form 1 to Form 5 pupils from government-aided secondary schools

only.

2.2 Each Choral Speaking team should comprise 15 – 20 pupils including a

conductor from the same school. Mixed-race participation is highly
encouraged to promote unity.

3.0 COMPETITION RULES

3.1 Time

3.1.1 For the primary school category, each team is given a

presentation time limit of 4 to 6 minutes. Marks will be deducted
thereafter.

3.1.2 For the secondary school category, each team is given a

presentation time limit of 6 to 8 minutes. Marks will be deducted
thereafter.

3.2 Text

3.2.1 Selection of texts may be in the form of poetry or short prose.

Texts should preferably be original and authentic.

3.2.2 Participants are not allowed to refer to any notes or printed

materials during the presentation.

3.2.3 Materials presented must not touch on sensitive issues, such

as race, religion, stereotyping, politics etc.

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3.2.4 Copies of choral speaking texts must be submitted to the

organisers two weeks prior to the competition.

3.3 Attire

3.3.1 All participants should be in school uniform when competing.

3.3.2 The conductor may use gloves.

3.4 Exclusions

3.4.1 There should be no inclusion of music, drama, costume, props,

visual effects or artificial sound effects.

3.4.2 Physical movements should be limited from head to waist only.

3.4.3 Any inclusion of singing, skit or physical movement should

enhance and not dominate the presentation.

3.5 Stage Arrangement

Teams are allowed to arrange their positions to fit the screen as long as it
is in accordance with the current MOE’s SOP.

3.6 Recording and Submission

3.6.1 The submitted recording must be in landscape.

3.6.2 Usage of DSLR or Video Cameras to shoot the video is

encouraged. Videos shot must be at least of HD Quality at
720x480 resolution.

3.6.3 No subtitles should be added to the video by any means.

3.6.4 The recording must be done in a single continuous shot and

should not be edited.

3.6.5 The recording should be taken from the front and the
appearance of the conductor is not mandatory.

3.6.6 The school’s name, in any form, should not be exposed

throughout the video.

3.6.7 Videos should be uploaded on YouTube, set as unlisted and

remain so until the end of the competition. Link to the video
will be submitted to the organizer via suitable means. (i.e.
Google Form)

3.6.8 All videos upon submission cannot be corrected or edited.

Documentaries submitted via schools will be going
through district and state or national level without any editing
incurred.
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3.6.9 The organizer reserves the right to publish the winning videos
of this competition for educational purposes.

4.0 ADJUDICATION

4.1 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 Sports, Co-curricular and Arts
Division, Ministry of Education.

4.2 Points will be allocated according to the scoresheet.

4.3 Judges will collectively determine the placing by a clear majority

vote.

4.4 The decision of the judges is final. No appeal is allowed.

4.5 Individual marks will not be disclosed.

4.6 Penalty: A total of 5 marks will be deducted if:

i) performance is below or above designated timeframe.

ii) stipulated exclusions under competition guidelines are
infringed (infringement of competition rules).

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 winners.

Certificates of participation will be awarded to all participants.

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 2022 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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CHORAL SPEAKING
COMPETITION
2022

ADJUDICATION FORMS

Organized by;
The Sports, Co-curricular and Arts Division
Ministry of Education Malaysia
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CHORAL SPEAKING COMPETITION 2022

LEVEL / YEAR

TIME SHEET

Team No. Time Remarks

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

Timekeeper's
Name
Signature

Date
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CHORAL SPEAKING COMPETITION 2022 (PRIMARY / SECONDARY)

LEVEL / YEAR
SCORE SHEET

Subject Voice Rhythm & Sound General

Team Articulation Penalty
Matter Types Timing Effects Demeanour Total Time Remarks
No. (50 m) (-5 m)
(20 m) (10 m) (10 m) (5 m) (5 m)

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Judge : ________________________________ Signature : ____________________ Date : _______________

Subject Matter : Sound Effects :

● Point of view, appeal and authenticity of text ● Sound imitation (vocalised)
Articulation : General demeanour :
● pronunciation (accuracy in pronunciation) ● Stance and bearing
● enunciation (articulation, clarity and expression) Penalty :
Voice types A total of 5 marks to be deducted if :
● Variety of intonation, mood and tempo sensitive issues touched, below or above stipulated time, stipulated
Rhythm and Timing exclusions under competition guidelines infringed, excessive
● Orchestrated rhythm and timing movements made

Maximum Marks Very Poor Poor Fair Good Excellent

5 1 2 3 4 5
10 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10
20 1-4 5-8 9-12 13-16 17-20
50 1-10 11-20 21-30 31-40 41-50
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CHORAL SPEAKING COMPETITION 2022 (PRIMARY / SECONDARY)

LEVEL / YEAR
SCORE SHEET

Subject Voice Rhythm & Sound General

Team Articulation Penalty
Matter Types Timing Effects Demeanour Total Time Remarks
No. (50 m) (-5 m)
(20 m) (10 m) (10 m) (5 m) (5 m)

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

Judge : ________________________________ Signature : ____________________ Date : _______________

Subject Matter : Sound Effects :

● Point of view, appeal and authenticity of text ● Sound imitation (vocalised)
Articulation : General demeanour :
● pronunciation (accuracy in pronunciation) ● Stance and bearing
● enunciation (articulation, clarity and expression) Penalty :
Voice types A total of 5 marks to be deducted if :
● Variety of intonation, mood and tempo sensitive issues touched, below or above stipulated time, stipulated
Rhythm and Timing exclusions under competition guidelines infringed, excessive
● Orchestrated rhythm and timing movements made

Maximum Marks Very Poor Poor Fair Good Excellent

5 1 2 3 4 5
10 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10
20 1-4 5-8 9-12 13-16 17-20
50 1-10 11-20 21-30 31-40 41-50
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CHORAL SPEAKING COMPETITION 2022 (PRIMARY / SECONDARY)

LEVEL / YEAR
SCORE SHEET

Subject Voice Rhythm & Sound General

Team Articulation Penalty
Matter Types Timing Effects Demeanour Total Time Remarks
No. (50 m) (-5 m)
(20 m) (10 m) (10 m) (5 m) (5 m)

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

16.

Judge : ________________________________ Signature : ____________________ Date : _______________

Subject Matter : Sound Effects :

● Point of view, appeal and authenticity of text ● Sound imitation (vocalised)
Articulation : General demeanour :
● pronunciation (accuracy in pronunciation) ● Stance and bearing
● enunciation (articulation, clarity and expression) Penalty :
Voice types A total of 5 marks to be deducted if :
● Variety of intonation, mood and tempo sensitive issues touched, below or above stipulated time, stipulated
Rhythm and Timing exclusions under competition guidelines infringed, excessive
● Orchestrated rhythm and timing movements made

Maximum Marks Very Poor Poor Fair Good Excellent

5 1 2 3 4 5
10 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10
20 1-4 5-8 9-12 13-16 17-20
50 1-10 11-20 21-30 31-40 41-50
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________________ LEVEL/YEAR ____________

FREQUENCY COUNT

JUDGE
FINAL
PLACING 1 2 3 4 5
PLACING
TEAM NO.
1

Position Name Signature

Chief Judge

Judge 1

Judge 2

Judge 3

Judge 4

Date
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RESULT SLIP

PLACING TEAM NO. TITLE SCHOOL / STATE

FIRST

SECOND

THIRD

FOURTH

FIFTH

Position Name Signature

Chief Judge

Judge 1

Judge 2

Judge 3

Judge 4

Date