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(i) Format: 6marks
Heading – Book Review (1mk)
Title (1mk)
Author (1mk)
Publisher (1mk)
Year of publication (1mk)
Reviewer (1mk)
(ii) Body: (10marks)
-The candidate should be able to at least capture the main character(s) 1mark – he /she should be able to give an outline of the plot (2marks)
Should be able to highlight the thematic concern(s) in the novel. (1marks)
-The candidate should show the strength/ quality and weaknesses of the work of art. Can the text arouse interest? Is it enjoyable? etc. Must bring out 2 or more strengths and a weakness + general comment on the text (NB: the strengths should be more) (4marks)
-What is the target audience? (1mark)
-The candidate should conclude by recommending it to the form threes, or encouraging them to read it, or giving an overall evaluation? (1mark)
(ii) LANGUAGE
A 4
B 3
C 2
D 1
marto answered the question on August 8, 2019 at 08:17
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