Listening and Speaking Skills in Integrated English Literature
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English 101 Imaginative Composition Examination Questions for Students
- Reciting poems - Learn more about poetry by following this link Poetry Topics
- Telling stories
- Discussing contemporary issues
- Debating - you can learn more about debates here Handling Debate in English Listening and Speaking with 21 Sample Debate Topics
- Dramatizing
- Role-playing
- Speech drills
Content in Listening and Speaking
a) Pronunciation
- English sounds – vowel and consonant sounds
- The distinction between English sounds, mother tongue and Kiswahili
- Identification of problematic sounds
- Mastery of problematic sounds in meaningful contexts i.e. by use of tongue twisters, songs and poems
- Stress and intonation - Learn more about Stress or learn about intonation
- Rhyme in poetry
- Wordplay (puns) - Learn more about Puns with examples
- Alliteration and assonance in poetry - Learn more about alliteration assonance and consonance
- Distinguishing word class on the basis of stress
- Use of tone to reveal an attitude - Learn more about mood, tone and attitude
b) Listening comprehension and note-taking
This section is very common in English papers 101/2 and 101/1
You can access comprehensive notes on the classification of oral narratives here
- Listening and responding to oral narratives
- Myths
- Legends
- Dilemma - Learn more about dilemma narratives here
- Trickster
- Ogre/ fable
- Animal/ plant tales
- Features of each genre of oral literature
- Listening and responding to information/ articles on:
- Children’s rights
- Child labour
- Environment
- HIV/ AIDS
- Moral values
- Issues of social responsibility
- Drug and substance abuse
- Equal role of men and women
- Integrity/ anti-corruption education
- Information technology
- Poverty eradication
- Skills of attention and turn-taking through the use of dialogues
c) Mastery of content
This section is common in English paper 101/1
- Debates - learn more about debates here
- Interviews - Learn more about interviews here
- Discussion
- Speeches - Learn about Speeches here
- Oral reports - Learn more about oral reports here
d) Etiquette
- Use of courteous language e.g. Thank you sir, excuse me sorry, please e.t.c.
- Telephone etiquette
- Appropriate choice of register
- Interrupting and disagreeing politely
- Negotiation skills
- Turn-taking
- Paying attention (listening)
You can learn more about etiquette here
e) Non-verbal cues that enhance listening and speaking
This is Common in English papers 101/1 and 101/2
- Importance of respecting personal space
- Facial expressions, gestures and eye contact
- Bowing/ curtsying
- Appearance and grooming
The area of listening and speaking is very crucial for
students preparing to sit for KCSE exams and any other. Questions on oral
skills – papers 101/1 and 101/2 are normally drawn from this area
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