ACTION SONG COMPETITION PRIMARY SCHOOLS (LEVEL 1) Introduction The Action Song Competition is held with the following

objectives: 1. To encourage and increase the use of English Language among the younger pupils. 2. To build confidence and sense of ease with English Language among the younger pupils. 3. To develop skills of integrating scripting of music and movement with language. 4. To provide a platform for fun and happy learning.

Competition Rules Eligibility : This competition is open to Level 1 pupils only.

Team : Each team should comprise 15 students accompanied by 2 teachers. Performers and musicians should be from within this 15 team member. Time : On-stage presentation is allocated 5 8 minutes. No marks will be awarded thereafter. A time allocation of 2 minutes is allocated for stage arrangements, with the teachers as stage technicians. Theme Script texts. during : two weeks : religion, : : : Choice/selection of theme is open.

Scripts can be original or adapted from any authentic Contestants are not allowed to refer to any notes or texts presentation. Copies of the script must be submitted to the organizers prior to the competition. Scripts should not touch on sensitive issues such as race, colour, personalities, politics, etc.

Presentation : Creativity is encouraged. Nevertheless, movements should not exceed and overwhelm the articulation of the song by the contestants. Background : / Props Music voices or : Props and background aids should be at minimum level. Use of recorded music is allowed. (tape should not have words)

: Use of musical instruments is allowed. However, musicians must sing and perform together with the team members during presentation. Judges : numbered panel of Decisions : : : : Prizes : awarded to the The competition shall be judged by an odd 3/5 judges. Points will be allocated according to the score sheet and aggregated. Judges will collectively determine the placing by a clear majority vote. The decision of the judges is final. Individual team marks will not be disclosed. Trophy, cash prizes, plaques and certificates will be winning teams.

ADJUDICATION GUIDELINES 1. Marks for presentation will be awarded based on the following band : Maximum 5 10 20 40 2. Adjudication : 2.1 Language Proficiency (40 marks) Marks awarded will be based on the following : i. ii. iii. iv. v. 2.2 correct, clear and accurate pronunciation clear enunciation, articulation and intonation use of correct grammar appropriate and effective choice of words fluency Very poor 1 1-2 1-4 1-8 Poor 2 3-4 5-8 9-16 Fair 3 5-6 9-12 17-24 Good 4 7-8 13-16 25-32 Excellent 5 9-10 17-20 33-40

Delivery and Presentation (40 marks) Marks awarded will be based on the following : i. well coordinated and creative choreography, movements, rhythm, timing and tempo confident presentation variety of voice, intonation, speech team cooperation and coordination

music ii. iii. iv. v. 2.3

Theme (10 marks) Marks awarded will be based on the following : i. ii. iii. iv. interesting and appealing to audience meaningful continuous, developmental in sequence, action values integrated

2.4

Costumes and Props (10 marks)

Marks awarded will be based on the following : i. suitable ii. creative and effective SCORE SHEET ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACTION SONG COMPETITION PRIMARY SCHOOLS (LEVEL 1) NATIONAL LEVEL YEAR __________ TEA M 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Lang. Proficie ncy (40 m) Presenta tion Delivery (40 m) Them e (10 m) Costu me Props (10 m) Penal ty max (-10 m) Tota l Placi ng Tim e

Name of Adjudicator : Date :

Signature :

FREQUENCY COUNT ACTION SONG COMPETITION PRIMARY SCHOOLS (LEVEL 1) NATIONAL LEVEL YEAR _________ Judge 1 PLACING 1 2 3 4 5 TIME Judge 2 Judge 3 TEAM NO. Judge 4 Judge 5 FINAL PLACIN G

Name of Chief Adjudicator : Signature : Date :

RESULT ACTION SONG COMPETITION PRIMARY SCHOOLS (LEVEL 1) NATIONAL LEVEL YEAR __________

PLACING FIRST SECOND THIRD Chief Judge : Judge 1 Judge 2 Judge 3 Judge 4 Date : : : : :

CONTESTANT NO./NAME

SCHOOL/STATE