English Paper 1 Marking Scheme
KCSE CLUSTER TESTS 24
English Paper 1
1. COMPOSITION (20 Marks)
-Must be a thank you note i.e. formal. (2 marks)
-Mention the favour awarded. (2 marks)
-Highlight important role played by the teacher. (2 marks)
-Promise to use the favour wisely. (2 marks)
-Language and presentation. (2 marks)
b. i. -Format -address (must be email address. (4 marks)
-Date
-Sender
-Receiver
ii. Subject matter (3 marks)
Mention:
a. Greetings
b. Grades
c. Desire to join Mombasa polytechnic
iii. Language and presentation (2 marks)
iv. Signing off (1 mark)
20 marks
2. CLOZE TEST (20 Marks)
1. Challenge
2. Terrorist
3. Specifically
4. Like
5. For
6. Wanted
7. Loose
8. During
9. Did
10. Innocent
10 marks
3. ORAL NARRATIVE (15 Marks)
(i).
-Pause a riddle
-Clearing the throat
-Relevant song
-Clapping
-Anecdote
-Conventional formula
ii.
-Gestures – use of finger to point at the garden that Nyasaye bestowed to
man.
-Facial expression – To accompan utterances –specify by quoting.
-Body movement -imitate how Mikayi cut the ground severally.
-Body posture -when Mikayi is receiving instructions from Nyasaye.
No illustrated no mark
iii.
-Eye contact with the narrator.
-Body language e.g. nodding, smiling, sitting positive that indicates alertness.
-Response to parts of the story e.g. sadness and humour.
-The general response at the end of the story.
Must have illustration and good explanation in order for the candidate to score.
b.
–Before: deciding whether he wants to support or oppose the motion
- Planning well – illustrated points before hand.
10 marks