Title ENGLISH PAMPHLET SENIOR G10-G12-1-1.pdf ✅

1 Kitwe District English Language Senior Pamphlet ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The English Language pamphlet was the great idea initiated by the Kitwe District Education Board Secretary, Mr. Allan Kaoma. This was done with the view to improving examination results in Kitwe District. It was not an easy project, as there were challenges experienced in terms of time, adequate research, resources and material. However, this end product will help prepare the learners to practice English Language skills, be able to use the language and apply the similar knowledge in the Examinations. It is in this vein that we would like to thank the people who participated in this project which will in no doubt help learners as second Language learners. English Language teaching and learning has always been a challenge. It is for this reason that this Pamphlet will directly benefit the learners and enhance good results. In this regard, this pamphlet may be of help to the subject teachers to effectively impart relevant knowledge and skills of English Language. We sincerely thank the administrators in particular, Mr. G. Hamusonde- Kitwe Boys Secondary School, Mrs.G.M.Funga- Helen Kaunda Secondary school and Mr. F. Nkutika – Wusakile Secondary School for facilitating in terms of hosting and printing of the material. We would like to thank all the Heads of Department and teachers of Language from various schools for their time and contribution to this project. Authors Mr. Z. Kazoka – HOD Languages Wusakile Secondary School Ms. R. Musonda – HOD Languages Chobote Girls Secondary School Mrs. M. Mwila – HOD Languanges Kitwe Boys Secondary School Ms. P. Tembo – HOD Languages Ndeke Secondary School Mr. P. Mulomba – A/HOD Languages Kawama Secondary School Mrs. B. P. Banda – A/HOD Languages Helen Kaunda Secondary Mr. Banda M. – A/HOD Languages St. Francis Secondary School Mrs. Banda B.B. – A/HOD Languages Matete Secondary School Mrs. Kamfuli – A/HOD Languages Malela Secondary School Mrs. KakumbI - G.Z – A/HOD Languages Nkana Secondary School
2 Kitwe District English Language Senior Pamphlet Table of Contents Composition Hints on Composition Writing...........................................................................04 Narrative Composition ...................................................................................08 Descriptive Composition ................................................................................11 Argumentative Composition ............................................................................15 Discursive Composition .................................................................................17 Expository Composition ..................................................................... ......... 19 Letter Writing ..............................................................................................21 Reference Letter ..........................................................................................22 Application Letter ........................................................................................ 27 Speech Writing ............................................................................................28 Speech of Introduction .....................................................................................32 Vote of Thanks .............................................................................................34 Report Writing .............................................................................................37 Narrative Report ..........................................................................................39 Investigative Report ......................................................................................43 Profile ........................................................................................................48 Article Writing ..............................................................................................52 Letter to the Editor ........................................................................................53 Feature Article ...............................................................................................58 Structure Relative Clauses ..........................................................................................62 Time ..........................................................................................................73 Contrast ..................................................................................................................77
3 Kitwe District English Language Senior Pamphlet Condition ....................................................................................................80 Direct and Indirect Speech .............................................................................88 Reason ......................................................................................................95 Phrasal Verb .................................................................................................98 Subject – Verb Agreement ............................................................................103 Inversion ...................................................................................................107 Comprehension Guidelines on Handling of Comprehension ......................................................114 Passage 1 ..................................................................................................115 Passage 2 .................................................................................................118 Passage 3 ................................................................................................121 Passage 4 .................................................................................................123 Passage 5 .................................................................................................126 Passage 6 .................................................................................................129 Summary Hints on Summary Writing ............................................................................133 Passage 1 .................................................................................................134 Passage 2 .................................................................................................136 Answers ...................................................................................................138
4 Kitwe District English Language Senior Pamphlet COMPOSITION WRITING If there is any challenging component in an O level Certificate English examination, it is a composition. Many candidates, the enlightened ones inclusive do not do well in this part of the examination owing to various factors. Knowledge of the error markers can not only reverse the trait but have also proved valuable in assisting many candidates to score good grades in compositions. COMPOSITION WRITING HINTS 1. Read all the questions carefully but do not needlessly spend so much time on choosing the question you will perfectly write on. Do not start writing your composition until you are fully sure of what is expected of you. It would greatly help if you chose the question which appeals to your experience or interests or you have vast knowledge on. 2. Do not under or over write. Stick to the required number of words- between 250 and 350 words. Avoid writing freak essays [too short essays]. 3. Balance your points-never write too much on one point. The time to show how much you know is in history, geography or science. A composition is a test on how much you can communicate. You are writing to communicate thus if nothing is understood then nothing has been achieved. 4. Observe coherence and cohesion in both sentences and paragraphs. Let each sentence or paragraph flow naturally from the one before and lead naturally to the one after. 5. Avoid roundabout way of expressing oneself [circumlocution]. e.g. The sister to my father[aunt]. The mother to my mother [grandmother] 6. Observe grammar. Strictly follow the rules of the language. Do not leave essential elements of the sentence such as the subject and verb.