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Kiswahili · Paper 1 · 2016

16 questions

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Questions (16)

Section A

1. 4 marks

Mention four types of classroom environments that contribute to language learning.

  1. Mention four types of classroom environments that contribute to language learning. (4 mk)

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2. 4 marks

Briefly explain the importance of a teacher consistently giving children positive feedback. (Four points).

  1. Briefly explain the importance of a teacher consistently giving children positive feedback. (Four points). (4 mk)

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3. 4 marks

Briefly explain how role-playing helps develop a child's communication skills. (Four aspects).

  1. Briefly explain how role-playing helps develop a child's communication skills. (Four aspects). (4 mk)

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4. 4 marks

Identify four benefits of using songs and poems in teaching listening skills.

  1. Identify four benefits of using songs and poems in teaching listening skills. (4 mk)

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5. 4 marks

Identify four physical problems that can affect a child's ability to speak.

  1. Identify four physical problems that can affect a child's ability to speak. (4 mk)

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6. 4 marks

Why is it important for a teacher to use standard and fluent language when teaching children? Give four reasons.

  1. Why is it important for a teacher to use standard and fluent language when teaching children? Give four reasons. (4 mk)

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7. 4 marks

Briefly explain how you can use everyday classroom events (e.g., during meal times) as opportunities for teaching language. (Four points).

  1. Briefly explain how you can use everyday classroom events (e.g., during meal times) as opportunities for teaching language. (Four points). (4 mk)

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8. 4 marks

(a) Explain the meaning of the concept 'language acquisition'. (b) Mention two characteristics of language acquisition.

  1. Explain the meaning of the concept 'language acquisition'. (2 mk)
  2. Mention two characteristics of language acquisition. (2 mk)

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9. 4 marks

Explain four benefits of preparing teaching and learning materials in advance for the skill of writing.

  1. Explain four benefits of preparing teaching and learning materials in advance for the skill of writing. (4 mk)

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10. 4 marks

Briefly analyze the importance of a teacher being a good listener to the children they teach. (Four points).

  1. Briefly analyze the importance of a teacher being a good listener to the children they teach. (Four points). (4 mk)

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Section B

11. 10 marks

"Lack of cooperation between parents and teachers is a major obstacle in a child's language development." Discuss this statement with five arguments.

  1. "Lack of cooperation between parents and teachers is a major obstacle in a child's language development." Discuss this statement with five arguments. (10 mk)

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12. 10 marks

Describe in detail how you would prepare and implement a "show and tell" activity to enhance children's speaking skills and confidence.

  1. Describe in detail how you would prepare and implement a "show and tell" activity to enhance children's speaking skills and confidence. (10 mk)

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13. 10 marks

"Home environment significantly contributes to a child's readiness to learn." Substantiate this statement with five arguments.

  1. "Home environment significantly contributes to a child's readiness to learn." Substantiate this statement with five arguments. (10 mk)

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Section C

14. 10 marks

Explain five steps you would follow to guide a pre-school class in acting out a short play about the importance of cleanliness.

  1. Explain five steps you would follow to guide a pre-school class in acting out a short play about the importance of cleanliness. (10 mk)

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15. 10 marks

Identify five benefits of using real objects in teaching language skills and also mention two challenges.

  1. Identify two challenges of using real objects in teaching language skills. (3 mk)

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16. 10 marks

Explain four initial preparations needed to teach a child the basic skills of writing.

  1. Explain four initial preparations needed to teach a child the basic skills of writing. (10 mk)

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