ACTION SONG COMPETITION

RULES AND GUIDELINES

1. Objectives
a) To encourage and increase the use of English Language among the younger pupils.
b) To build confidence and sense of ease with English Language among the younger pupils.
c) To develop skills of integrating scripting of music and movement with language.
d) To provide a platform for fun and happy learning.

2. Competition rules
a) Eligibility: Open for level 1 pupils (Year 1 - Year 3).
b) Each team should consist of 5 - 15 pupils.
c) The time allocated for the performance is 5 - 8 minutes.
d) Theme: Choice / selection of theme is open.
e) Lyrics can be original or adapted.
f) Contestants are not allowed to refer to any notes or texts during presentation.
g) Lyrics should not touch on sensitive issues such as race, religion, colour, personalities,
politics, etc.

ADJUDICATION GUIDELINES

1.0 Marks will be awarded based on the following band:

Maximum Very Poor Poor Fair Good Excellent

15 1-3 4-6 7-9 10-12 13-15
40 1-8 9-17 18-26 27-33 34-40
45 1-10 11-18 19-28 29-36 37-45

2.0 Adjudication:
2.1 Language proficiency: (45 marks)
 Marks will be awarded based on the following:
i. Correct, clear and accurate pronunciation, diction
ii. Clear enunciation and articulation and intonation
iii. Use of correct grammar
iv. Appropriate and effective choice of words
v. Fluency

2.2 Delivery and Presentation (40 marks)

Marks will be awarded based on the following:

i. Well-coordinated and creative choreography, movements and music
ii. Rhythm, timing and tempo
iii. Confidence in presentation
iv. Variety of voice, intonation, speech and clarity
v. Team cooperation and coordination

2.4 Costume (15 marks)

Marks will be awarded based on the following:

i. Costumes must be appropriate and decent.

ii. Creativity is encouraged.
iii. Minimal use of props.

2.5 Presentation: Creativity is encouraged. Nevertheless, movements should not exceed

and overwhelm the articulation of the song by the contestants. Miming is not allowed.
Presentation should be confined to the stage.
2.6 Background/Props: Background aids and props should be minimal.

2.7 Music: The audio should not have voices or words.

2.8 Judges: The competition should be judged by an odd numbered panel of 3 or 5 judges.

2.9 Points will be counted according to the score sheet and aggregated.
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SCORE SHEET

TEAM LANGUAGE DELIVERY & COSTUME TOTAL TIME PLACING

PRESENTATION
PROFICIENCY
(40 MARKS)
(45 MARKS) (15 MARKS)

Scoring Guide:

Maximum Very Poor Poor Fair Good Excellent

15 1-3 4-6 7-9 10-12 13-15
40 1-8 9-17 18-26 27-33 34-40
45 1-10 11-18 19-28 29-36 37-45
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SCORE SUMMARY SHEET

MARKS
TEAM NO. JUDGE JUDGE JUDGE JUDGE JUDGE TOTAL PLACING
2 3 4
1 5