Module 19: English
Writing skills and punctuation.
Use this workbook to practice core KCSE communication skills and record evidence of progress.
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SECTION: ENGLISH
MODULE: 19
Part A: Units
Writing
a. Building sentence skills and paragraphing; paraphrasing
b. Punctuation; devices for presenting titles of publications, quotations and headings
c. Personal writing; recipes
d. Social writing; e-mails, fax, instructions to family and friends
Part B: Project
Create practical writing samples across formats.
Project Title: Practical Writing Portfolio
Objective: Demonstrate writing skills using different formats and punctuation.
Project Instructions:
- 1. Write a short paragraph and paraphrase it in your own words.
- 2. Create a recipe with clear instructions.
- 3. Draft one e-mail or fax message to a friend or family member.
- 4. Use punctuation correctly, including titles and quotations.
- 5. Consult your coach where necessary.
Evidence to Submit:
- • Paragraph and paraphrase.
- • Recipe and instruction notes.
- • Social writing sample.
Submission
Part C: Training Others
Coach a peer on writing and punctuation.
Guidance:
- • Show how to build clear sentences and paragraphs.
- • Practice punctuation with titles and quotations.
- • Review a recipe or instruction format together.
Reflection:
- • What did the learner understand well?
- • Which writing skill needed more practice?
- • What support do you need from your coach?
Submission
Part D: Assessment
Competency Levels:
1 = Expectations not met
2 = Partially met
3 = Satisfactorily met
4 = Excellently met
Self-assessment:
- • Sentence skills and paragraphing:
- • Punctuation and formatting titles:
- • Personal and social writing:
Coach assessment:
- • Sentence skills and paragraphing:
- • Punctuation and formatting titles:
- • Personal and social writing:
Submission
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