RULES AND REGULATIONS OF SPEECH COMPETITION
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INTRODUCTION 1.1
Through speaking competitions, it is hoped that awareness is created among pupils or students on the importance of the English language.
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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.
AIMS 2.1
To encourage the development of oral communication skills among pupils or students 2.2 To promote the use of the English language 2.3 To promote better understanding amongst young people 3.0
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ELIGIBILITY 3.1
This competition is for secondary schools only.
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This competition is open to pupils of government-aided Arabic schools from Form 1 to Form 5.
PRIZES 4.1
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Certificates of achievement will be awarded to the winners.
COMPETITION RULES 5.1
The competition is divided into two sections, as follows: Section 1 : Prepared Speech - any topic Section 2 : Impromptu Speech
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For Section 1 (Prepared Speech), contestants are to observe the following rules: 5.2.1 5.2.2
Secondary school contestants will deliver a prepared speech on a topic of their choice for 6 minutes. A warning bell will be sounded at the 5th minute and a final bell at the 6th minute. Marks will be deducted thereafter.
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For Section 2 (Impromptu Speech), contestants are to observe the following rules: 5.3.1 5.3.2 5.3.3 5.3.4
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Contestants are given a topic four minutes before they are due to present the speech. All contestants speak on the topic they draw lots. The time allocated for the impromptu speech is three minutes. A warning bell will be sounded at the 2nd minute and a final bell at the 3rd minute. Marks will be deducted thereafter.
The topic for the Impromptu Speech will be prepared and provided by the Scholl in charge (SMA Al-Ahmadiah Al-Ijtimaiah).
ADJUDICATION 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6
A panel of at least 3 or 5 judges will be appointed. Points will be allocated according to the scoresheet. Judges will collectively determine the placing by a clear majority vote. The decision of the judges is final. 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 speaker’s 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
*Dress code: Formal
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 speaker’s 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 speaker’s impromptu speech vary greatly from the prepared speech?
SCORESHEET
CONTESTANT
SPEECH COMPETITION (SECONDARY)
Prepared Speech 60 marks (6 mins) PREPARED SPEECH TOPIC
Subject Matter (30 m) Originality, dev. of ideas, continuity, depth of knowledge, within time allocation MARKS
TIME
Use of Language (30 m) Clear, correct, simple and fluent speech, language easy to hear and understand (overdramatic gestures discouraged)
Impromptu Speech 40 marks (3 mins) Subject Matter (20 m) Wide knowledge of global affairs, sincerity, credibility, spoken with conviction, accurate, relevant, interesting, lucid remarks MARKS TIME
Use of Language (20 m) Clear, correct, simple and fluent speech
PENALTY (max. 5 marks) sensitive issues touched, below or above stipulated time, stipulated exclusions under competition guidelines infringed
TOTAL
PLACING
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Signature:
Date: RESULT
SPEEKING COMPETITION SECONDARY SCHOOLS
PLACING FIRST SECOND THIRD Position Chief Judge Judge 1 Judge 2 Judge 3 Judge 4 Date
CONTESTANT NO.
Name
SCHOOL
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