CHORAL SPEAKING COMPETITION FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS 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. Introduction Choral Speaking is a competition organized by the Ministry of Education. The competition aims at encouraging and increasing the usage of English among students. It builds confidence in students to speak, render, memorise and express in English. Competition Rules and Regulations Eligibility This competition is open to students from Year 3 to Year 5 only. Each Choral Speaking team is to come from ONE school. Time

Team

Each team is given a presentation time limit of 5 to 8 minutes. No marks will be awarded thereafter.

Each team should comprise 20 students. A conductor should be appointed from these students. Each team should be accompanied by 2 teachers-in-charge.

Material Selection of material is free and can be in the form of poetry or short prose. Materials must be originally written and authentic. Participants are not allowed to refer to any notes or printed materials during the performance. Materials presented must not touch on sensitive issues, such as race, religion, colour, personalities, etc. Copies of choral speaking texts must be submitted to the organizers two weeks prior to the competition. Attire All participants should wear school uniform when competing. Boys - white, short-sleeve shirts and dark blue short/long pants Girls - dark blue pinafore/skirt and white blouse/ baju kurung Conductor - the use of gloves is allowed Ties, bows and jackets are not allowed

Exclusions There should be no inclusions of music, singing, sketches, skits or drama, costuming, props to enhance the presentation or artificial sound effects which are electronically or physically aided. Stage Arrangement The arrangement of the teams on the stage will be in a fixed 3-tiered rows. Judges

National level competitions should be adjudged by 5 judges. The judges will be appointed by Schools Division, Ministry of Education.

Decisions 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.