PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION 2012

PRIMARY & SECONDARY SCHOOLS

FOR
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION MALAYSIA

RULES AND GUIDELINES

PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION
FOR PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS
RULES AND GUIDELINES
1.0

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

2.1

AIM

To encourage the development of oral communication skills among pupils or students

3.0
3.1

2.2

To promote the use of the English language

2.3

To promote better understanding amongst young people

ELIGIBILITY

This competition is divided into 2 categories:

primary school
secondary school

3.2

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.

3.3

This competition is open to all students of government-aided schools 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.

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5.0

COMPETITION RULES

5.1

The competition is divided into two sections, as follows:

Section 1
Section 2
5.2

:
:

Prepared Speech
Impromptu Speech

any topic

For Section 1 (Prepared Speech), contestants are to observe the following rules:

5.2.1 Primary school contestants will deliver a prepared speech on a topic of their choice for 4 to 6
minutes.
5.2.2 Secondary school contestants will deliver a prepared speech on a topic of their choice for 6
minutes.
5.2.3 A warning bell will be sounded at the 5 th minute and a final bell at the 6 th 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 2 nd minute and a final bell at the 3 rd minute. Marks will be
deducted thereafter.
5.4

The topic for the Impromptu Speech will be prepared and provided by the Division of Cocurriculum and Arts, Ministry of Education.
6.0

6.1

ADJUDICATION

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.

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6.5
6.6

Individual marks will not be disclosed.

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 speakers 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 speakers 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 speakers impromptu speech vary greatly from the prepared speech?

Note:
The winners from the previous year may participate in the current year but the prepared text
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.
Division of Co-curriculum and Arts
Ministry of Education, Malaysia

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION MALAYSIA

PUBLIC SPEAKING
FOR
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS

ADJUDICATION FORMS

SCORESHEET
PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION (PRIMARY/SECONDARY)
NATIONAL LEVEL YEAR _______

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Prepared
Speech
TOPIC

Prepared Speech Impromptu Speech

60 marks
40 marks
(6 mins)
(3 mins)
Subject
Use of
Subject
Use of
Matter Language Matter Language
(30 m)
(30 m)
(20 m)
(20 m)

PENALTY
(max.
5 marks)

sensitive
issues
touched,
below or
above
stipulated TOTAL
Originality, dev. Clear, correct, simple Wide knowledge of Clear, correct, simple
time, stipulate
of ideas,
and fluent speech, global affairs,
and fluent speech
d exclusions
continuity, depth language easy to
sincerity, credibility,
under
of knowledge,
hear and understand spoken with
competition
within time
(over-dramatic
conviction, accurate,
guidelines
allocation
gestures
relevant, interesting,
infringed
discouraged)
lucid remarks
Mark Time
Marks Time
s

PLACING

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Judges Name :
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Signature :

Date :

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FREQUENCY COUNT
PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION
PRIMARY / SECONDARY SCHOOLS

KELOMPOK 9 LEVEL YEAR 2013

PLACING

JUDGE
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FINAL
PLACING

CONTESTANT NO.

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4
5
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Position
Judge 1

Name

Judge 2
Judge 3
Judge 4
Judge 5
Date

16 MARCH 2013

Signature

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION MALAYSIA

FOR
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS

RESULTS

RESULT
PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION
PRIMARY SCHOOLS
KELOMPOK 9 LEVEL YEAR 2013

PLACING CONTESTANT NO.

SCHOOL

FIRST
SECOND
THIRD
Position
Chief Judge
Judge 1
Judge 2

Name

Signature

Judge 3
Judge 4
Date

16 MARCH 2013
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