STORYTELLING COMPETITION

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 and
district / division.

2.0 OBJECTIVES
2.1 To enhance students confidence in using English.
2.2 To give students 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 students 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 school.
3.2 The competition is divided into two sections:
Section 1 : Prepared - any story
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,
stereotyping, politics, etc.
3.3.3 Stories must be thematically educational.
3.3.4 Contestants are only allowed to use the stand microphone provided
to ensure minimal
movement.
3.3.5 Props, backdrops and sound effects are not allowed. Any use of these
will allow for

disqualification by the judges.

3.3.6 Time allocated to present the story is 4 to 5 minutes. The bell will be
rung at the 5th
minute. Marks will be deducted thereafter.
3.4 For Section 2, contestants are to observe the following rules:
3.4.1 Each contestant picks an envelope containing a card.
3.4.2 After 30 seconds, contestants tell their story based on a word
(noun/adjective) or
picture (one object) on the chosen card.
3.4.3 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.
3.4.4 Any inclusion of singing should enhance and not dominate the
presentation.
3.4.5 Time allocated to present the impromptu story is 2 to 3 minutes. The
bell will be rung
at the 3rd minute. Marks will be deducted thereafter.
3.5 Infringement
3.5.1 A maximum of 10 marks will be deducted if a contestant:
3.5.1.1 touches on sensitive issues such as race, religion, politics, etc. 2
marks
3.5.1.2 presents a story below the stipulated time 2 marks for every
minute
3.5.1.3 presents a story above the stipulated time 2 marks for every
minute
3.5.1.4 uses props, backdrops and electronically-aided sound effects 2
marks
3.5.1.5 overdramatizing 2 marks

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.
3.6.3 he / she repeats any story presented in Section 1 during the
impromptu session.

4.0 ADJUDICATION
4.1 A panel of at least 3 or 5 judges will be appointed for all the rounds at all
levels.

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.

4.5 Individual marks will not be disclosed.

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