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Module 16: English

Reading comprehension and writing skills.

Use this workbook to practice core KCSE communication skills and record evidence of progress.

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SECTION: ENGLISH

MODULE: 16

Part A: Units

Reading

a. Intensive reading; comprehension passages

b. Extensive reading; literary texts

c. Interpretation of texts

d. Vocabulary development

Writing

a. Composition writing; narrative, descriptive, argumentative

b. Functional writing; letters and reports

c. Editing and proof reading

Part B: Project

Build a reading and writing portfolio with editing practice.

Project Title: Reading and Writing Portfolio

Objective: Strengthen comprehension, vocabulary, and writing accuracy.

Project Instructions:

  1. 1. Complete one comprehension passage and answer questions.
  2. 2. Summarize a short literary text in your own words.
  3. 3. Write one composition and one functional letter or report.
  4. 4. Edit your work and list at least five corrections.
  5. 5. Consult your coach where necessary.

Evidence to Submit:

  • • Comprehension answers.
  • • Summary and composition drafts.
  • • Editing checklist.

Submission

Accepted: PDF, JPG, PNG, DOC, DOCX (max 8MB).

Part C: Training Others

Guide a peer on comprehension and editing.

Guidance:

  • • Practice reading and interpreting a short passage.
  • • Help a peer draft a paragraph and improve vocabulary.
  • • Review and edit the draft together.

Reflection:

  • • What did the learner understand well?
  • • What needed more explanation?
  • • What support do you need from your coach?

Submission

Accepted: PDF, JPG, PNG, DOC, DOCX (max 8MB).

Part D: Assessment

Competency Levels:

1 = Expectations not met

2 = Partially met

3 = Satisfactorily met

4 = Excellently met

Coach assessment: Learner completes the self-assessment using the 1-4 scale. The coach prepares a short quiz or conversation (outside the system if needed) and assigns the coach score.

Self-assessment:

  • • Reading and interpretation:
  • • Writing and organization:
  • • Editing and proofreading:

Coach assessment:

  • • Reading and interpretation:
  • • Writing and organization:
  • • Editing and proofreading:

Submission

Accepted: PDF, JPG, PNG, DOC, DOCX (max 8MB).

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