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Functional Skills KCSE English Paper 1 Simplified

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Course: Bachelor of Education

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ENGLISH PAPER 101/1: FUNCTIONAL
SKILLS
This is a paper that tests learners on the practical application of the functional skills
taught/learned during the course. It is based on the four skills taught in English namely:
· Listening
· Speaking
· Writing
· Reading
The above skills are the cornerstone of the integrated English syllabus. In teaching one
or two of the skills, it’s inevitable that the other skill is also being applied though not
over-emphasized at the given time.
Structure of the paper
The paper has three sections:
· Functional writing
· Cloze test
· Oral skills
Functional writing refers to those texts that we produce in order to achieve a specific purpose.
Pieces of functional writing are intended to fulfill specific needs, like applying for a
job, registering to vote, keeping records or publicizing an event.
CHARACTERISTICS OF FUNCTIONAL WRITING
Although every type of functional writing is unique, there are common features shared
by different types of functional writing. They include the following:
1. Fixed format—each type of functional writing has specific parts which are
arranged in a specific order.
2. Absolute economy—a piece of writing should limit itself exclusively to giving
the information required, in the fewest words possible.
3. Abbreviations—several standard abbreviations are allowed in functional
writing.
4. Conventional language—the language of most samples of functional writing
does not vary. The expressions used in functional writing are determined by
common and regular usage.
Functional writing is the first question which carries 20 marks. Here the candidate is
tested on how to write a given item following the correct format and appropriate
register.
Format
Format refers to general arrangement; design or plan of the item you are writing. Each
functional item has its own distinct format. This underscores the importance of using
the correct format when writing a particular set item for you to be answering the
question.
Wrong format therefore means you have not answered the question as required. At a
glance an internal memo is quite distinct from a letter of application for a job.
Register
Register is the style of writing that is usually appropriate to the situation that it is used
in. In this case we largely consider whether the item is based on a formal or informal
situation; this will in turn determine whether the language to be adopted will be formal
or informal. The candidate has also to narrow down to the specific item to decide on
the tone to be used in the writing and the mood that should be conveyed in some
instances.
For instance, when writing a recipe, the language should be imperative since one is
giving directives while reports and minutes are written in the passive voice. In a
message of condolence, a sorrowful tone and mood need to be expressed at the very
beginning but later on end in a hopeful tone to show that all is not lost.
Once the correct format and register is applied, the candidate’s overall linguistic
competence is assessed.
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