KCSE English Paper One, 101/1 Revision Materials: Functional Writing; Functional writing Revision Tips & KCSE English Paper One 101/1 Revision Questions
The Making of an A in English Paper One 101/1 with a specific focus on Functional Writing
English is one of the compulsory subjects in the 8-4-4 curriculum. This, therefore, means that for any candidate to get placement in higher learning institutions, he or she must excel in English.
Unlike the other subjects, that are divided into topics, English is divided into skills such as writing, listening, speaking, and reading.
For a KCSE candidate to excel in English, one of the key areas that the student should focus on is writing.
In this article, we shall provide KCSE English paper one 101/1 revision tips alongside crucial revision materials that can help you better your score in English especially in function writing.
KCSE English Paper One 101/1 Revision Tips
To start with, it is important to note that paper one is one of the most-friendly papers in English.
It tests the candidate’s ability to communicate. A candidate who communicates more fluently and in a more intelligible manner is likely to score higher marks than one who is struggling with the language.
Another key element that learners should focus on is masterly of the various writing formats and grammar. The candidate should be able to differentiate a letter from a report or minutes for instance through their physical appearance (format).
Besides format (physical appearance), ability to communicate (fluency), and grammar, the candidate must exhibit the ability to follow instructions.
For instance, if a candidate is expected to write a letter, there is no way s/he can score well if s/he decides to write a memorandum or a report. Also, if the candidate has been told to write a report on the causes of drug abuse, s/he must follow the instructions given. If the candidate ignores and decides to write a report on the effects of drug abuse for instance, s/he is likely to score lower marks.
This said; let us now focus on some of the commonly tested questions in KCSE English Paper One’s Functional Writing
Before we provide the revision questions, it is important to note that KCSE English Paper One examiners tend to focus on purely functional skills. What do I mean?
Since the year 2010, examiners tend to test functional writing skills that candidates are likely to apply in their real-life situations, those that are not far-fetched. A good example is formal and informal letters. These are commonly tested since candidates are likely to use these writing skills even after school.
Other commonly tested questions in English functional writing include speech, memo, reports, curriculum vitae, notices, advertisements, and invitations.
Below are KCSE English Paper One sample questions that can help you to adequately prepare for your KCSE English Paper One exams
ENGLISH PP1 courtesy of Sir Obiero
