KARNIVAL SEMARAK
PERPADUAN BAHASA:
STORYTELLING COMPETITION
2025
CONCEPT PAPER
Organised by:
Jabatan Pendidikan Negeri Sarawak
Managed by:
Pejabat Pendidikan Daerah Sarikei
KARNIVAL SEMARAK PERPADUAN BAHASA: STORYTELLING COMPETITION 2025
1.0 INTRODUCTION
Storytelling is an effective teaching and learning activity to help improve the
standard of English among pupils. The interactive art of storytelling involves
revealing the details of a story while provoking the imagination of the audience.
Stories are told as a means of entertainment, cultural preservation or instilling
moral values.
2.0 OBJECTIVES
2.1 To enhance pupils’ confidence in using English.
2.2 To give pupils 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 pupils’ interest in reading and writing in English.
3.0 RULES AND REGULATIONS
3.1 The competition is open to all Year 4 to Year 6 pupils from government and
government-aided schools. Only ONE contestant will represent his/ her
state at the national level.
3.2 The winners from the previous year may participate in the current year but
the text and presentation must not be an exact replica.
3.3 The competition is divided into two sections:
Section 1 : Prepared (any story)
Section 2 : Impromptu (state and national level only)
3.4 For Section 1, contestants are to observe the following rules:
3.4.1 Stories presented can be authentic, adapted or originally written.
3.4.2 Stories presented must not touch on sensitive issues such as race,
religion, stereotyping, politics, etc.
3.4.3 Stories must be thematically educational.
3.4.4 Props, backdrops and sound effects are not allowed. Any use of
these will allow for disqualification by the judges.
3.4.5 The time allocated to present the story is 4 to 5 minutes.
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3.5 For Section 2, contestants are to observe the following rules:
3.5.1 Each contestant will get their turn to present their impromptu story.
3.5.2 Each contestant will choose an envelope containing a single picture
card. The chief judge will show the picture from the card to the
contestant. (ref : example of a single picture)
3.5.3 After 30 seconds, contestants tell their story based on the picture
given.
3.5.4 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.
3.5.5 Any inclusion of singing should enhance and not dominate the
presentation.
3.5.6 Time allocated to present the impromptu story is 2 to 3 minutes. The
warning bell will be rung once at the 3rd minute. Marks will be
deducted thereafter.
3.6 Infringement
3.6.1 A maximum of 10 marks will be deducted if a contestant:
i) touches on sensitive issues such as race, religion, politics, etc.
– 2 marks
ii) presents a story below the stipulated time – 2 marks for every
minute
iii) presents a story above the stipulated time – 2 marks for every
minute
iv) uses props, backdrops and electronically-aided sound effects –
2 marks
v) overdramatizing – 2 marks
3.7 A contestant will be disqualified if:
3.7.1 he / she reads or refers to notes / reading materials.
3.7.2 he / she is prompted by another person.
3.7.3 he / she repeats any story presented in Section 1 during the
impromptu session.
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4.0 ADJUDICATION
4.1 The competition at the state level will be judged by a panel of 3 judges,
appointed by Jabatan Pendidikan Negeri Sarawak and PPD Sarikei
4.2 Points will be allocated according to the score sheet.
4.3 The contestant with the most votes will be declared the winner.
4.4 The decision of the judges is final. No appeal is allowed.
4.5 Individual marks will not be disclosed.
5.0 PRIZES
5.1 Prizes and certificates of achievement are awarded as follows:
● Champion
● Second Place
● Third Place
● Fourth Place
● Fifth Place
5.2 Trophies and certificates of achievement will be awarded to the winners.
Certificates of participation will be awarded to all participants.
6.0 EXCEPTION
All matters not stated in the concept paper or any exclusion to the rules and all other
unexpected matters and issues on interpretation will be decided by the organising
committee of the competition.
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*This concept paper is valid for 2025 until further notification or revision from the Ministry of
Education Malaysia and can be used at all levels for competitions organised by the Ministry. The
competition will abide by the above rules ONLY.
*All rights reserved by the Ministry of Education Malaysia. Usage or adaptation by any entities
outside of the ministry requires prior permission.
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KARNIVAL SEMARAK PERPADUAN BAHASA:
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ADJUDICATION GUIDELINES
1. Marks will be awarded based on the following band:
Maximum Very Poor Poor Fair Good Excellent
5 1 2 3 4 5
10 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9 -10
15 1-3 4-6 7-9 10-12 13-15
20 1-4 5-8 9-12 13-16 17-20
25 1-6 7-10 11-15 16-20 21-25
2. Adjudication:
2.1 Language Proficiency
Marks will be awarded based on the following:
i. correct, clear and accurate pronunciation
ii. clear enunciation and intonation
iii. correct use of grammar
iv. appropriate and effective choice of words (diction)
v. fluency
2.2 Presentation / Delivery
Marks will be awarded based on the following:
i. voice modulation
ii. voice projection & clarity
2.3 Theme / Storyline
Marks will be awarded based on the following:
i. interest and appeal
ii. significance and impact of meaning
iii. coherence
iv. integrated values
2.4 Costume
Marks will be awarded based on the following:
i. suitability
ii. creativity
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KARNIVAL SEMARAK
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STORYTELLING COMPETITION
2025
ADJUDICATION FORM
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KARNIVAL PERPADUAN BAHASA INGGERIS: STORYTELLING COMPETITION 2025
TIME SHEET
Contestant No. Time (Prepared) Time (Impromptu)
1
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Timekeeper’s
Name
Signature
Date
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KARNIVAL PERPADUAN BAHASA INGGERIS: STORYTELLING COMPETITION 2025
SCORE SHEET
Contestant Title of Story SECTION 1 (PREPARED) 50% SECTION 2 (IMPROMPTU) 50% Total Placing
No. Language Presentation / Theme / Costume Language Presentation / Theme / Penalty
Proficiency Delivery Storyline Proficiency Delivery Storyline (-max 10
(25 marks) (10 marks) (10 marks) (5 marks) (25 marks) (20 marks) (5 marks) marks)
1
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Judge's Name
Signature
Date
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KARNIVAL PERPADUAN BAHASA INGGERIS:
STORYTELLING COMPETITION 2025
FREQUENCY COUNT
CHIEF JUDGE JUDGE JUDGE JUDGE
PLACING JUDGE 2 3 4 5 FINAL PLACING
CONTESTANT NO.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Position Name Signature
Chief Judge
Judge 2
Judge 3
Judge 4
Judge 5
Date
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KARNIVAL PERPADUAN BAHASA INGGERIS:
STORYTELLING COMPETITION 2025
RESULT SLIP
Placing Contestant No. Title of Story School / State
Champion
Second
Place
Third Place
Fourth
Place
Fifth Place
Position Name Signature
Chief Judge
Judge 2
Judge 3
Judge 4
Judge 5
Date
Signature: Signature:
Verified by: Approved by:
Date: Date :
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REFERENCE: SINGLE PICTURE CARD
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