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Module 20: English

Public, study, creative, and institutional writing.

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

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SECTION: ENGLISH

MODULE: 20

Part A: Units

Writing

a. Public writing: letters of inquiry, letters of request

b. Study writing: reviews, expository writing, questionnaires

c. Creative writing: imaginative compositions, autobiographies, biographies

d. Institutional writing: curriculum vitae, speeches

Part B: Project

Compile a portfolio of public, study, creative, and institutional writing.

Project Title: Writing Portfolio Capstone

Objective: Demonstrate advanced writing across multiple formats.

Project Instructions:

  1. 1. Draft one letter of inquiry or request.
  2. 2. Write a short review or expository piece.
  3. 3. Create a brief biography or imaginative composition.
  4. 4. Prepare a CV and a short speech.
  5. 5. Consult your coach where necessary.

Evidence to Submit:

  • • Letter and study writing samples.
  • • Creative writing piece.
  • • CV and speech draft.

Submission

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

Part C: Training Others

Guide a peer on formal and creative writing formats.

Guidance:

  • • Review structure of letters and CVs.
  • • Practice writing a short review or report.
  • • Discuss how to build a biography or story.

Reflection:

  • • What did the learner understand well?
  • • Which format needed more guidance?
  • • 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:

  • • Public and institutional writing:
  • • Study writing and reviews:
  • • Creative writing:

Coach assessment:

  • • Public and institutional writing:
  • • Study writing and reviews:
  • • Creative writing:

Submission

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

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