FUNCTIONAL WRITING
It must be a journal if not deduct 4 marks. (AD)
Must have
(1)A title e.g. Personal Journal /National Music Festivals held in Mombasa – 1mark
(2) Day and date of each day - 1 mark each
Total - 5 marks
If day or date is omitted deduct ½ mark
(3) Choral verse presentation – 2 marks
Visit to the beach - 2 marks
Visit Fort Jesus - 2 marks
Shopping - 2 marks
Total - 8 marks
Award 4 marks for language
Award 2 marks for journal tone e.g. use of We/I
Title - 1 mark
Sub-headings – 5 marks
Body - 8 marks
Language - 4 marks
A – 4 - Excellent
B – 3 - Good
C – 2 - Fair
D - 1 - Weak
Tone – 2 Marks
TOTAL 20 Marks
marto answered the question on August 6, 2019 at 06:28
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