Educational Background Direction from Entebbe to Mukono

Educational Background ( Begin with the high level and end with the lowest) Par 1-(introduction) …………………………………………………………………
Year School Attended Qualification/Award ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
Year School Attended Qualification/Award .......... .......................... ................................ Par 2 …………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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Par 3 …………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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Responsibilities Held
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Responsibilities Held (List them down) ……………………… Par 4 …………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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Employment Record …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Employment Record (Begin with your 1st ob and end with your current job) …………………………………………………………………………………………………….........
Period Employer Responsibility Par. 6 (conclusion Paragraph) …………………………………………………………………………………
Period Title Employer Responsibility .................. ............... ...................... ……………………………………………………………………….
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........... ........ ............... ...................... ........... ............... ......................
........... ........ ............... ...................... ........... ............... ...................... (7) MINUTES
........... ........ ............... ...................... ........... ............... ...................... 1. Title/Heading (date, venue, time)
........... ........ ............... ...................... 2. Attendance:
Hobbies  Members present,
Hobbies (activities you do for pleasure when not working. List them down) …………………………..
 Absent with apology
………………………….. …………………………..
 Absent without apology
…………………………..
Interests (List them down) Interests 3. Agenda
…………………… ……………………  Prayer
…………………… ……………………  Communication from the Chair
Referees  Matters arising (Reaction to the Chairperson’s Communication)
1…………………….. Referees  Minutes of the Previous Meeting (Review of the Previous Minutes)
2…………………….. 1……………………..  Matters arising
2……………………..  AOB
 Closure
(b) Simplified Curriculum Vitae 4. Minuting
5. Signing
Curriculum Vitae (6) DIRECTIONS / INSTRUCTIONS
MINUTES OF THE PREFECTS MEETING HELD ON 22 ND MARCH, 2020 IN THE LIBRARY
Bio data Directions are given to people who are moving from one place to another. Instructions may AT 10:00 AM
Name: ……………………… involve a process on how something is done
Date of birth: ………………. Format: Members present
Gender : …………………….. 1. ......................................
1. Title
Marital Status: ……………. 2. ……………………….
2. Introduction/topical statement
Nationality: ……………….. 3. ……………………….
3. Body (middle paragraphs)
Contact Address: …………
4. Conclusion Members absent with apology
Mobile number: ……………
5. 1. ………………………
Email address: ………………
2. ………………………

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Members absent without apology Nurse: …………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………
1. ……………………… MAZZI SECONDARY SCHOOL
Student: …………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. ……………………... ………………………………………………………………………………………………...
INTERNAL MEMO
Agenda Nurse: …………………………………………………………………………………………………
1. Prayer ………………………………………………………………………………………………… To : All Heads of Departments
Student: ………………………………………………………………………………………………… From : Head Teacher
2. Communication from the Chair ………………………………………………………………………………………………... Reference no : …………….
3. Matters arising (Reaction to the Chairperson’s Communication) Nurse: ………………………………………………………………………………………………… Date : 22 nd March, 2020
4. Minutes of the Previous Meeting (Review of the Previous Minutes) …………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. Matters arising Student: …………………………………………………………………………………………………
6. AOB ………………………………………………………………………………………………... Subject: Submission of Monthly Reports
Nurse: …………………………………………………………………………………………………
7. Closure ………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………
Student: …………………………………………………………………………………………………
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Minute 1/03/2015: Prayer ………………………………………………………………………………………………...
……………………………………………………………………………………………… Nurse: ………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………
Student: ………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………… (Signature)
Minute 2/O3/2015: Communication from the Chairperson ………………………………………………………………………………………………...
……………………………………………………………………………………………… Nurse: ………………………………………………………………………………………………… KULAGA JOHN
………………………………………………………………………………..
Minute 3/03/2015: Matters arising …………………………………………………………………………………………………
A Sample Memo 3
……………………………………………………………………………………………… (9) MEMORANDUM (MEMO)
…………………………………………………………………………………………… Format Format
Minute 4/03/2015: Minutes of the Previous Meeting
1. Institution’s Name 1. Organisation
………………………………………………………………………………… 2. Heading 2. Title
Minute 5/03/2015: Matters arising
3. The writer’s Name and title 3. Date
……………………………………………………………………………………………… 4. To…………..
4. Receiver’s / Receivers’’ name and title
…………………………………………………………………… 5. From……….
5. Date
Minute 6/03/2015: AOB
6. Subject of the Memo 6. Subject: ………………………………….. (small letters)
……………………………………………………………………………………………… 7. Writer’s Name and Signature 7. Signature
…………………….. 8. Name (capital letters)
Minute 7/03/2015: Closure
A Sample Memo 1
…………………………………………………………………………………………………. BISHOP’S SENIOR SCHOOL, MUKONO Basiiru High School
INTERNAL MEMO Internal Memo
22nd March, 2020.
………………………. (Signature) ………………… (Signed) To: All Heads of Departments To : All Prefects
From: Head Teacher From : Head Prefect
……………………… (Name in capital letters) ………………… (name in capital letters) Date: 3rd June, 2015
Secretary Chairperson
SUBJECT: MONTHLY REPORTS Subject: Prefects’ Meeting
………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………
(8) DIALOGUE/ CONVERSATION/TELEPHONE CONVERSATION …………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………
1. Format
2. Title …………………………………………………………………………………
3. Names (Signature)
4. Punctuation Name in Capital letters …………… (Signature)

DAILOGUE BETWEEN THE STUDENT AND THE SCHOOL NURSE MUSIRU NKOTO JAMES
Student: …………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………...
A Sample Memo 2

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(10) STATEMENT ( formal/official account of what happened) (11) ARTICLES 1. Company Name:…………………...
Format; 2. Phone………………………………
A piece of writing about a particular subject and written mainly to inform
 Title Answer 5 Ws and 1 H. i.e.WHAT, WHEN, WHY, WHERE, WHO and HOW 3. Fax: ………………………………..
 Self-introduction (name, age, sex, tribe, profession/job, place of 4. Address: …………………………..
birth/residence) Format 5. To: …………………………………
 Introduction of the topic (what happened, day, time, date, month, year, place) 6. Fax number:……………………….
1. Title 7. From: ……………………………..
 Body ( narrate details of what happened) 2. Name of the writer 8. Fax number:……………………….
 Declaration/affirmation that the information given is correct 3. Introduction (provide the preview of the story and summaries of the story)
9. Message: ………………………….
 Signing off ( signature and date) 4. Body (presentation of facts)
UGANDA POST AND TELEGRAPH
5. Conclusion
A Statement About Students Strike at Mazzi Secondary School
MAKUMBI HOUSE WINS THE 2019 MDD COMPETITIONS
Par 1-(self-introduction) …………………………………………………………………
BY MUKASA JOEL
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
Par 2 …………………………………………………….. Par 1-(Introduction) …………………………………………………………………
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10.
Par 3 ……………………………………………………………………………………… Par 2 ……………………………………………………..
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Par 3 ……………………………………………………………………………………… Sample
Par 4 …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………… From. Mukasa James
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. To: Heads of Departments
Par 5 …………………………………………………………………………………………………….......... Par 4 …………………………………………………………………………………… cc:Head teacher
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
……………………………………………………………………………………………………......... Par 5 …………………………………………………………………………………………………….......... Subject: Training in ICT
Par. 6 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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…………………………………………………………………………………… Par. 6 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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Par.7 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………
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……………………………………………………………. Par.7 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Par 8 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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Par 8 …………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Par 9 …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
(b) Email: Message sent by e-mail. Email is a way of sending messages and data to other
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………….. Par 9 …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. people by means of a computer
Par 10 (Declaration/affirmation) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Format
…………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………….. 11. From; ……………..
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………......... Par 10 (Conclusion) …………………………………………………………………………………… 12. To: ………………..
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………......... 13. CC: ………………
14. Subject: …………
NOTE: In the body (Par 2 to Par 9), narrate and focus on the following; (12) FAX, E-MAIL (Fax can be a letter, message or document received in an electronic form
 What happened
Sample
along telephone wires and are printed out.) is a machine
 When it happened
 Where it happened From. Mukasa James
 How it happened and (a) Fax: letter/message sent by fax. A fax is a machine that sends and receives
To: Heads of Departments
 People involved documents in an electronic form along telephone wires and prints them out
cc:Head teacher
Format
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(14) NOTICES/ ANNOUNCEMENTS …………………………………………………………………………………

Subject: Training in ICT …………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………
(i) NOTICES: are written mainly to pass about a forthcoming event or (Signature)
……………………………………………………………………………… meeting e.g communication to members for a meeting Name in Capital letters
………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………….. Format:-Memo format (ii). ANNOUNCEMENTS: - (it is a public statement Spoken or written that informs
1. Organisation
2. Title people about something. It is available to the press oor media e.g to gather people for a
3. Date meeting, report loss of property. Purpose is for public consumption and to inform)
(13) FACTUAL ESSAYS (Short piece of writing on a particular Subject written in order to 4. To…………..
be Published) 5. From………. Format
Format 6. Subject: ………………………………….. (small letters) 1. Title: contain
1. Title 7. Signature 2. Tool/name, vision, release, name and date
2. Introduction 8. Name (capital letters) 3. Purpose of the tool
3. Middle Paragraph 4. Brief description of what is being announced
4. Conclusion A Sample Notice 1: Meeting 5. Description should include; colour, shape size, height,
Body
where and when it got lost (for lost item)
1. Venue
IMPACT OF HIV AIDS ON THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE YOUTH 2. Time, date and day of the proposed meeting Examples
3. Name of the group that intends to hold meeting  Death announcement
Par 1-(Introduction) …………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
4. Nature of the meeting
 Loss of property
Par 2 ……………………………………………………..
5. Agenda should be spelt out
 Appreciation
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Par 3 ……………………………………………………………………………………… NOTICE
Sample 1
……………………………………………………………………………
BISHOP’S SENIOR SCHOOL, MUKONO
To: All Parents DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT
Par 4 ……………………………………………………………………………………
From: Head Teacher
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. The children of the late Mazzi Musiiru Jame regret to announce the death of their beloved mother
Date: 22nd March, 2020
Par 5 …………………………………………………………………………………………………….......... Namazzi Veronica Musiiru which occurred on Monday 23rd March, 2020 at Mulago Hospital. The
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Subject: PTA General Meeting requiem mass will be held at St Phillip’s Church on 25 th March, 2020 starting at 11:00am. Burial shall
……………………………………………………………………………………………………......... ………………………………………………………………………………… take at their country home in Nabuti Village on 26th March, 2020 starting at 2:00pm. Informed are the
Par. 6 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………… Bishop of Mukono Diocese, friends, relative and in-laws. May her soul rest in eternal peace
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………
Par.7 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. NAKAZZI JOAN
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (Signature) ON BEHALF OF THE FAMILY
Par 8 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… Name in Capital letters Sample 2
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A Sample Notice 2: - Appeal APPRECIATION
Par 9 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… NOTICE The family of the late Mazzi Musiiru Jame wishes to thank all those who assisted during the
………………………………………………………….. illness, death and sending off their beloved mother Namazzi Veronica Musiiru who was put to rest on
Par 10 (Conclusion) …………………………………………………………………………………… POLICE HEADQUARTERS, KAMPALA 25th March, 2020. Special thanks go to the Bishop of Mukono Diocese, the clergy, relatives friends and
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………......... To: General Public
in-laws for their material, physical and spiritual support during that difficult moment. Mother, you fought
From: Inspector General of Police
Date: 22nd March, 2020 a good fight and finished the race. May your soul rest in eternal peace

NAKAZZI JOAN
SUBJECT: POLICE APPEAL ON BEHALF OF THE FAMILY

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Sample 3 (15) ADVERTISEMENTS Sample 3- Job advert

Format JOB OPPORTUNITIES AT STANBIC BANK

POLICE HEADQUARTER KAMPALA 1. Title
POLICE APPEAL 2. Introduction (what is being advertised) Stanbic bank is a fast growing with a mission to ease financial access to our clients. We are
3. Body: description of what is being advertised opening up branches countrywide to bring financial services closer to clients. Stanbi bank is
Mazzi Kondo whose photograph appears above is wanted by police for the theft
 When it came out currently seeking to recruit talented, dynamic and career oriented people for the following
of office computers worth three hundred million shillings (300,000,000) as per case  Where to find it positions;
reference number CRB 260/20. Police appeals to whoever have information which may  Price (if an item) 1. Branch managers (20 vacancies)
lead to his arrest to forward it in confidence to the nearest police station or ring telephone 4. Conclusion 2. Auditors (10 vacancies)
number0773456545. A big reward awaits 5. Sign 3. Accountants (5 vacancies)
MUKASA JUMA 6. Name 4. Cashiers (30 vacancies)
INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE 7. Title The job descriptions can be downloaded from our website stanbi.www.com.org.ug. applicants
are advised to submit application letters, curriculum vitae and all their academic documents to
Sample 1 the Human resource manager, Stanbic bank , P.O. Box 666, kampala. Only qualified candidates
Sample 4 MOTORCYCLES ON SALE will be contacted for interview. Deadline for receiving applications is 22nd March, 2020
Par 1(Introduction): ………………………………………………………………………………
CENTENARY RURAL DEVELOPMENT BANK ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
PUBLIC NOTICE …………………………………….
This is ti inform the general public that with immediate effect Mazzi Yakobo Par 2; ………………………………………………………………………………………………
whose picture appears above is nolonger an employee of centenary Rural development …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. (4) TELEGRAM MESSAGES
bank. She is therefore not authorised to transact any business on behalf of Centenary rural …………………………………………………
development bank. She is wanted by police to answer charges connected to theft and Par 3 (conclusion);…………………………………………………………………………………
falsification of documents. Any person wh has information of his whereabouts should ………………………………………………………………………………………
contact us on the following numbers041334455 or 0700202020 or contact the nearest
(5) CIRCULAR
police station Sign:……………………. (6) BIOGRAPHY/AUTOBIOGRAPHY
MANAGEMENT Name: ………………….. a. Biography is the life story of a person written by someone else, e.g. A Biography
Title: Sales Manager of Yoweri Kaguta Museveni
Sample 5
(date) b. Autobiography is a person’s story written by that person. i.e. a book about a
LOSS OF A VEHICLE Sample 2- Sales advert person’s life written by that person
MOTORCYCLES ON SALE
Mazzi John reports the loss of his vehicle, plate number UBF 733H which was stolen
from his compound yesterday at around 8:00am. It is a corona model with black painting. The Mazzi investment limited is selling brand new Bajaj motorcycle manufactured by the Bajaj group of
companies. The motorcyles are brand new and sold at affordable price. They are very strong and durable.
matter has been reported to Kira Police warning. Anyone who has seen it or has information They can be used on any type of road for any purpose
leading to its recovery will be rewarded Mazzi investment Limited is located at Wakiso, Hoima road just next to Shell Petrol Statiome.
Interested persons who would like to view the motorcycles can come to our offices between eight oclock
MUKASA JOHN in the morning and six oclock in the evening from MONDAY TO SATURDAY
OWNER You can also contact on …………………………….or ……………………………… Please, can
come while stock lasts

Sign:…………………….
Name: …………………..
Title: Sales Manager
(date)

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SENIOR THREE ENGLISH PAPER 1 5. Motivational speeches. TIPS TO WRITING A SPEECH

SPEECH WRITING. These are written to persuade or convince the listeners to take action to improve. These 1. Heading / Title
involve convincing someone that increased effort and energy will lead to improved performance.
A speech is a formal address or discourse delivered to an audience. It can also be the The heading must be written in the upper case. In the title, one is expected to show the person
expression of or the ability to express thoughts and feelings by articulate sounds. 6. Debate speeches. delivering the speech, to whom the speech is being addressed, the topic or occasion and where the
speech is to be held. For example;
A good speaker should always put into consideration their audience for this will enable them This type of speech aims at the speaker justifying their stand toward something rather than
choose an appropriate and suitable topic to deliver and language to use. convince the audience to share their views. Debate speeches help develop the speaker’s critical A SPEECH TO THE PARENTS BY THE HEADTEACHER ON A THANKSGIVING
thinking, public speaking and research etc. CEREMONY HELD IN THE MAIN HALL.
TYPES OF SPEECHES
6. Special occasion speeches; 2. Recognition of members;
1. Entertaining speech:
These may include; ceremonial speeches like graduation speeches, wedding speeches, A good speaker must observe protocol and it is a must to do so. It is wrong therefore for one
This is to amuse the audience and entertain them. Entertaining speeches are usually less
inaugural speeches, introductory speeches and tributary or eulogy speeches etc. to say; “all protocol observed”
formal in nature to help communicate emotions rather than to simply talk about a couple of facts.
STRUCTURE / FORMAT OF WRITING A SPEECH. When observing protocol, hierarchy is paramount; members must be recognized in regards
Examples of such speeches are, birthday speeches, talent show speeches, maid of honor
to the positions they hold in society-thus, from the highest to the lowest and often end in ladies
speeches etc.
and gentlemen. For example, in our school setting, this would go as follows;
2. Informative speeches;
The Executive Director Dr. Lawrence Mulindwa, our dear headteachers, the Director of
HEADING / TITLE
These aim at educating the audience. Informative speeches simplify complex theories into Studies, teaching and non-teaching staff, the prefectorial body, gallant students of this mighty
simpler or easier to digest and less ambiguous ideas hence conveying information accurately. institution, ladies and gentlemen.
Theses speeches depend more on facts, statistics and studies. OBSERVE PROTOCOL Note: the protocol must be written in one clear paragraph.

Examples of such speeches may include, speeches given by teachers or staff members in 3.Introduction.
meetings, speeches about health, about Road safety etc. GREETING Having observed protocol, the speaker should then extend a greeting to his or her audience.
3. Demonstrative speeches; This will draw the listener’s attention to the speaker.

This type gives to demonstrate how something works or how to do a certain thing. SELF INTRODUCTION Next, the speaker goes ahead to introduce themselves and the position in which they stand to
Demonstrative speeches utilize the use of visual aids or physical demonstration along with the deliver the speech. This will automatically go in line with the introduction of the topic or subject.
information provided. As we do this, one must always remember what a strong and good beginning easily connects with
the listeners hence, drawing their whole attention to the speaker.
An example of this would be; BODY PARAGRAPHS
The following techniques can be employed when writing the introduction;
-A speech by the chef describing how to prepare a recipe.
- telling a story in line with what one is to talk about.
-Speeches given by marketing agents demonstrating their products etc
CONCLUSION - Using powerful statements / phrase of importance.
4. Persuasive speeches.
- Opening with a relevant quote.
This is where a speaker tries to prove why their point of view is right and by extension
persuade the audience to embrace that point of view. Persuasive speeches may require facts or - putting up a question that matters to the audience
evidence or even the use of emotional triggers to spark specific feelings in the audience.
-Reading a letter.
Examples of such speeches include;
-Using facts or statistics.
-Speeches given by politicians
-Speeches given by students asking to be voted into power / leadership.

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4. Body paragraphs; A TRIBUTE / EULOGY STRUCTURE OF WRITING A EULOGY
Content is developed here and it is done in indented paragraphs. The speaker is expected to WHAT IS A EULOGY? TITLE / HEADING Person delivering the speech
now deliver a speech on the subject or topic that has already been introduced. This must be well
A eulogy is a speech given at a function or memorial service praising the diseased. Should be written in upper case Occasion
backed with supporting evidence, using concrete words and examples.
A eulogy is an opportunity to share your love for the deceased and shed light on what he / Where (Venue)
A good speech writer must always remember that they are writing a speech not an essay. So
she was like as a person. This helps those who did know and love the deceases to come to grips
they should write like they are talking- in so doing, the writer gets their facts together to be able to
with their grief.
persuade with a classic structure.
When writing a tribute, elaborate on the life and personality of the deceased. That is to say OBSERVE PROTOCOL Should be written in one clear paragraph
Therefore, a good writer should employ the use of Rhetorical questions, Reference to
offer, in your writing, a few reflections and shed light on what the deceased was as a person. In
situations, proper choice of words (diction) and humor to be able to keep the reader / listener
doing this be sure to include any volunteer activities and community service in the deceased’s life.
interested.
This gives you an opportunity to share your love for the deceased also will honor the deceased and
5. Conclusions; also provide a measure of comfort for the mourners.
EXTEND A GREETING In this case only use: It’s a pity or it’s a
This is where the speaker gives his or her closing remarks by writing a summary of the points Note: a eulogy is not the same as an obituary. An obituary is a death notice that appears in shame
discussed, restating the thesis, calling for action or even thanking the audience. newspapers and online.
The writer must give priority to the first and last statements so as to create an ever-lasting
impression. Remember, the end can even be better than the opening; as the brightest fireworks is SELF INTRODUCTION Writer’s name and mention the name of
always saved for the last! the deceased.

BODY PARAGRAPHS Give your relationship to the deceased.

(CONTENT)

Express your condolences.

Talk about what made the deceased

special, their hobbies.

May give the cause of death.

CONCLUSION Offer words of comfort and bid a final

fare-well in closing

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PROJECT REPORT
AN EXAMPLE OF A WRITTEN TRIBUTE EXERCISE:

A TRIBUTE BY A FRIEND TO THE MOUNERS ON THE BURIAL CEREMONY OF Imagine you lost your favorite cousin and have been asked to speak at her funeral on behalf of
JOHN.S AT HIS HOME IN MASAKA your family. Write your speech. STUDENT’S NAME:
The clergy, friends of John, fellow mourners, ladies and gentlemen. It’s a pity! PARTICULARS
My name is Kula Joan, a friend and colleague to now the late Ssekibobo John. It is so CLASS:
saddening to know that John so youthful and full of energy is now no more.
John was such a wonderful friend that I am not sure I can really express just how much I
STREAM:
will miss him. Not only was he a wonderful colleague but a best friend and a great servant of God DATE:
too.
John has been ailing with a heart problem for a longtime which eventually took his life, but his SUBJECT:
did not hinder at any one moment, his ability to make everyone feel comfortable, secure and loved.
I remember the first time we met, way back in primary-where I was taken to boarding school
for the first time. When my parents left, I felt the whole world crumbling down on me. I ran behind THEME/CHAPTER:
the old buildings and cried there alone. Suddenly, I saw a white cloth before my tear-stricken face
being given by a small handsome boy and told me not to cry or worry for he was to take care of
me. I looked straight in his eyes and I found comfort. His smile brought hope in my life. Having
sat together for some good time, we walked hand in hand – heading for class. It was after that time PROJECT TITLE:
that johnie as I usually called him, and I became inseparable friends. Indeed, death is a thief! It
has robbed me of a great friend.
John was well mannered and polite. His joviality and good nature attracted people the moment SUPERVISOR’S NAME:
he walked in the room, and you will all agree with me that no one can ever forget his contagious PARTICULARS DATE: SIGN:
laughter.
He was also very hardworking and he always encouraged us to be involved in life- he brought
out the best in us as employees. John would always say,
“you can rest on your laurels, Joan, you must keep forging a head and make the best of everything.”
MAKING GRID/AWARD OF SCORES.
John maybe in heaven now but I know he is looking down at us with a big smile on his face PHASE INDICATORS MAX
saying “forge a head- make the best of life and I will see you soon. We have work to do up here
too.”
SCORE
To me, it is a great privilege to write this eulogy to express the sadness that all of us share over 1 Identification, Title, alignment to theme,
his loss.
Gone too soon dear friend.
planning, design justification of the project, ……../02
Good bye! methodology, identification of
materials
2 Project Organization, Use of resources,
Implementation focus on generic skills and ……../03
values
3 Product Originality, creativity and
innovation, accuracy ……../03
4 Project report Relevancy, Accuracy,
coherence .……./02
Total
.……../10
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3. Words with three syllables. Sentence Stress

(a) Those ending in – er, -ly, emphasis put on the first syllable, for example, Sentence stress is accent on certain words within a sentence.

(b) Stress the first, for those ending in consonants and in – y, for example, Most sentences have two basic word types:

(c) Stress the last syllable if the word ends in – ee, -ese, -eer, -ique, -ette, for example, (a) Content words which are the key words carrying the sense or meaning- message.

FORM THREE WORK

(d) Look at the ones with the suffixes below, where stress is placed on the second,

-ary: library (b) Structure words which just make the sentence grammatically correct. They give the sentence its
structure.
Cial: judicial, commercial

([email protected]) -cian: musician, clinician

-tal : capital, recital

Look at the sentence below:

Buy milk feeling tired.

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Stress is important in studying the heteronyms. A pair, or group of words is referred to as heteronym when
those words are spelled the same way but have different pronunciation and meaning. We have two main Though the sentence is incomplete, you will probably understand the message in it. The four words are the
categories of heteronyms: content words. Verbs, nouns, adjectives, are content words.

LISTENING & SPEAKING FOR FORM 3 (a) Noun- verb pairs; and You can add words to the sentence to have something like:

(b) Verb -and-adjective pairs. Will you buy me milk since I am feeling tired?
PRONUNCIATION
We stress the first syllable if noun and the second if verb. The words: will, you, me, since, I, are just meant to make the sentence correct grammatically. They can also be
STRESS AND INTONATION IN SENTENCES stressed to bring the intended meaning.
Examples of noun-and-verb pairs are included in the table below:
Now let’s study the sentence below:
STRESS Noun Verb Noun Verb
J oan doesn’t think Akinyi stole my green skirt.
Not all syllables in a word are given equal emphasis. By the same token, not all words in a sentence are said Abuse Graduate
with equal length. Each word in the sentence can be stressed to bring the meaning as illustrated in the table.
Record Cement
The relative emphasis that may be given to certain syllables in a word, or certain words in a sentence is what we Sentence Meaning
refer to as stress. Convert Wind
J oan doesn’t think Akinyi stole my green skirt. She doesn’t think that, but someone else
You say a syllable or a word is stressed when it is said louder or longer than the rest. Abuse Sin does.
Stress is studied in two levels: Contest Produce J oan doesn’t think Akinyi stole my green skirt. It is not true that J oan thinks that.
(a) Word level; and Duplicate Excuse J oan doesn’t thinkAkinyi stole my green skirt. J oan doesn’t think that, she knows that.
(b) Sentence level. Polish Insult J oan doesn’t think Akinyi stole my green skirt. Not Akinyi, but someone else. Probably
Stress at the Word Level Njuguna or Adhiambo.
Rebel Permit

A part of a certain word when said louder or longer then it is stressed. J oan doesn’t think Akinyistole my green skirt. J oan thinks Akinyi did something to the green
skirt, may be washed it.
Rules of Word Stress In sentences;
J oan doesn’t think Akinyi stole my green skirt. J oan thinks Akinyi stole someone else’s green
1. For two-syllable nouns and adjectives, stress the first, for example (a) Many factories produce the produce we import. skirt, but not mine.

Cloudy carton table (b) Allan became a convert after deciding to convert to christianity. J oan doesn’t think Akinyi stole my green skirt. She thinks Akinyi stole my red skirt which is
also missing.
2. For verbs with two syllables and prepositions, emphasize the second syllable, for example
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J oan doesn’t think Akinyi stole my green skirt. J oan thinks Akinyi stole my green shirt. She
mispronounced the word. INTONATION
 It is the rise and fall of voice in speaking.
1. The words that follow can be nouns or verbs dependingon the stressed syllable. Use each
Exercise 1  Intonation is crucial for communication.
as both the verb and noun in a single sentence.

(a) Cement  In English there are basically two kinds of intonation: rising and falling.

(b) Address  We can use arrows to show the intanotion – whether rising or falling. represents falling intonation while
represents the rising one.
(c) Permit
Falling Intonation
(d) Content
 Falling intonation is when we lower our voice at the end of a sentence.
2. Underline the part of the word in boldface you will stress in each of the following
sentences.  This usually happens in:

(a) The boy has been asked to de.sert the de.sert. (a) Statements, for example,

(b) My handsome es.cortwilles.cort me to the dance.  I like bananas.

(c) After updating my re.sume, I will re.sume my job search.  It is nice working with you.

(d) They have to con.testin the annual Math con.test.  She travelled to Eldoret.

(e) If you con.vict me, I will remain a con.vict for 5 years. (b) W/ H Questions

Exercise 2  What is your name?

Each word in the sentences below can be stressed to bring the meaning. What will be the  Where do you live?
meaning when each word is stressed?
 How old are you?
(a) I love your sister’s handwriting.
 Who is this young man?
(b) You came late today.
(c) Commands

 Get out now.

 Give me the money.

 Close your books.

(d) Exclamatory sentences e.g.

 What a wonderful present!

 How nice of you

Rising intonation

 When we lower our voice.

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 Used in: (l) Which novel is the best for you?

 General Questions e.g. (m)He is a little bit nervous, isn’t he? A sunshiny shower

Do you visit them often? (n) You should listen to your parents’ advice. Won’t last an hour.

Have you seen her? (o) Did you finish your homework?

Are you ready to start? (p) Water is good for the body. Rain before seven

Could you give me a pen, please? (q) This is good! Clear by eleven.

 Alternative questions e.g. (r) What a crazy show.

March winds and April showers

Do you want coffee or tea?
Bring forth May flowers.
Does he speak Kiswahili or English?

 Before tag questions e.g.

Wishes
This is a beautiful place, isn’t it?
Won’t wash dishes.
She knows him, doesn’t she?

 Enumerating e.g.
Early to bed and early to rise
One, two, three, four, five.
Makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.
She bought bread, cheese, oranges, and apples.
 Rhyme has been used. Several pairs of words rhyme. Examples include:
Exercise
Shower and hour
Using an arrow, determine whether rising or falling intonation is used in the sentences.
Seven and eleven
(a) This music sounds good. RHYTHM IN POETRY
Showers and flowers
(b) I love watching horror movies.  Rhythm is the recurrence of a beat.
 Alliteration. Won’t and wash are alliterative (the sound / w/ .
(c) My sister’s name is Amina.  In poetry, it is the recurrence of a pattern that gives a distinct beat to a line(s) in a poem.
 Consonance in the words “healthy” and ”wealthy”
(d) Blue is my favourite colour.  Rhythm is something that happens with regularity.
Exercise
(e) Is that tv good?  To create rhythm in a poem, a poet can use:
Read the poem below and identify how rhythm has been achieved in it.
(f) Do you like that movie? i. Consonance which is the repetition of consonant sounds within the nearby words.
My dog has a special twist,
(g) Are you hungry? ii. Assonance which is defined as the repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words. She can’t go a day unkissed
(h) Get me my shoes. iii. Repetition. A word or phrase recurring.
She’s not a normal dog,
(i) Study your lessons now. iv. Alliteration. This is the repetition of initial consonant sounds in two or more words within a line. Her furs the colour of a log

(j) Are you insane? v. Rhyme which is the repetition of ending sounds, especially in two or more lines. Her tails as pointy as a stick,
She’d get a 10 from a critic.
(k) How many more hours before you are done with your work?  Study the poem below and identify ways in which rhythm has been achieved.

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Path Choices And left me nearly dead

Her body is as long as a telephone pole,
She’s the total opposite of a troll. Best, Boy, Believe So my advice? Avoid regrets;
That, There, Two No matter what you do
Her name is Roxie, Placed, Possible, Paths Don’t ever let your family pets
Also known as a Doxie. Willing, Wanting, Waiting Take lessons in kung Fu
Appraising, Asking, Applying
Lessons, Learned, Leads
CONSONANCE
Compass, Chosen, Course
Fools, Find, Fate J ust like alliteration, consonance makes use of consonant sounds, only that these sounds are in in the inner
Sin, Street, Set parts of the words (middle or end, but not beggining).
Driven, Determine, Destiny
There are illustrations for this in the two poems we have read. In the poem ‘My Puppy Punched me in the Eye’
Searching, Seeking, Seeing
there are the illustrations as follow.
Offering, Openly, Often
In the poem you realize there is repetition of the beginning consonant sounds. Look at the illustrations:  rabbit, wacked – the sound / t/ has been repeated.
 Best, Boy, Believes – sound / b/ has been repeated.  hamster slammed – there is repetition of the sound / m/
 Placed, Possible, Paths – sound / p/ is repeated Note: Alliteration, assonance, and consonance don’t have to have the same letters – it is the sound that must be
repeated.
This repetition of initial consonant sounds is alliteration. Illustrate other instances of alliteration in the poem.
Role Played by Alliteration, Assonance, and Consonance
There is also repetition of vowel sounds in the words close to each other. Examples we have seen are:
1. Provide musical rhythm.
 Seeking, seeing – the sound / i:/ has been repeated.
2. Make poem interesting.
 Openly, Often – the sound / e/ has been repeated.
3. Make the poem easier to memorize.
This repetition on vowel sounds in the nearby words is assonance .
Exercise

Read the poem below and then identify, with illustrations, instances of alliteration, assonance and consonance.

BLACK BREWRIES BRAVENES

By J ohn Chizuba

Black breweries braveness

Further Practice
In ink incorporative individualism
Pick out all the instances of assonance and alliteration in the poem that follows. Those tinny tracers ticking Time
Be-little black braveness baselessly
My Puppy Punched Me in the Eye Mirror my motion moves momentously
Directed diagonal deeply
My puppy punched me in the eye
Hurt humans heart heavy
My rabbit whacked my ear
ASSONANCE AND ALLITERATION IN POEMS My ferret gave a frightful cry
Because better black believes
Dedication, determined destinies
And roundhouse kicked my rear
Assonance and alliteration are sound patterns used in the poem. While assonance makes use of vowel sounds, Of our oddity, obviously occupied
alliteration makes use of consonant sounds. These sounds are repeated in the words close to one another. We welcome world words with warrant
My lizard flipped me upside down
Blacks built braveness buxom butterflies
Now read the poem below aloud by Steven Henderson. My kitten kicked my head
Enlightment enchanting ego enlarged
My hamster slammed me to the ground
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Decade braveness debut delightfully. There are words we use depending on the field. There are those we use in the field of medicine, in the field of Exercise
law etc. they are also those that we use at home when talking to family members. A chemist, for example, will
ask for ‘sodium chloride’ while at the laboratory, while at home she will request for ‘salt’. At work place, people Read the conversation below and then answer question that follow.
tend to use formal language while informal language at home. Caller:Is this the Credex?
Topic Receptionist:Yes, how may I be of help to you?
Caller:It’s Dorothy calling.
 If, for example, you want to ask for something valuable from a brother you would say: ‘I was wondering Receptionist:Oh, Dorothy! How is the going?
if you could lend me….’. This is a formal language even though it is your family member you are talking Caller: Lunch today?
to. Receptionist: Of course..
Caller: what time then?
 When offering your boss tea or coffee, you will still use formal language for example: ‘Would you mind Receptionist: After I have seen the deputy principal. There are packets of chalk I am supposed to deliver.
being served tea or coffee? ’ and to a friend you will say: ‘Tea or coffee?’

Relationship (a) Giving the reasons, where is the Credex?

(b) What is the relationship between the caller and the receptionist?
There are words you use when speaking to different people in different situations. More often than not, an (c) Explain the formality of the language the receptionist and the caller use.
intimate couple will use words like ‘darling’, ‘honey’, etc. These words cannot be used to address your colleague (d) Give illustrations for (c) above.
at work place; or even your pastor.

Age

There are ways to speak to a child and those of speaking to adults. To a baby, we use words like ‘popopoo’
while to an adult ‘long call’, etc.

The Words used in Different Fields SPEECHES

Field of Medicine Have you ever stood in front of a big group of people to present your talk? Well here we shall learn how to
prepare your speech and deliver it effectively.
Some words used in the hospitals, clinics and other health stations include: X-ray, syringe, paracetamol, doctor,
ETIQUETTE nurse, mortuary, patient, etc. Preparation for Speech Delivery
APPROPRIATE CHOICE OF REGISTER Police Station There are steps any speaker should follow in preparation for presentation of speech. They include:

 Register denotes the choice of language, whether that be formal or informal. Lockup, cell, bond, etc. 1. Doing some research on the topic to present. Get the facts about the topic. If you do enough research,
your confidence level will be boosted.
 It is the choosing of appropriate language for the context. Airport
2. Practice in front of a group of friends or relatives. This can also be done in front of a mirror, or
 There are factors that determine the language we use. Aircraft, flight, air hostess, etc. videotaping your rehearsals. You will be able to correct your gestures, postures etc.
 It is important to select the right language for the right situation. Information Technology 3. Write down the points about the topic on a note pad. You can refer to them when giving the speech.
 The choice of register is affected by: Computer, laptop, CPU, Monitor, software, hardcopy, hard disk, etc. 4. Plan on how to groom and dress decently. You should appear presentable to feel confident.
(a) The setting of the speech; School Grabbing and Keeping Audience Attention
(b) The topic of the speech; The words used by the teachers, students and others at school are: chalk, ruler, blackboard, senior teacher, Your opening determines how long your audience will listen to your presentation. Of they are bored from the
deputy principal, dean of studies, etc. beginning; the chance that your message will effectively get across is very little.
(c) The relationship that exists between the speakers; and
Law The most commonly used methods are:
(d) The age.
Technical terms used by lawyers and in the courts of law include: adult probation, affidavit, alimony, Amicus 1. Asking a question. The question should make them think about the topic. For example, ‘How many of
The Setting
Curiae brief, annulment, appeal, appellant, appellee, arrest, plaintiff, defendant, dismissal, oath, revocation you would like to be millionaires?’
hearing, learned friend, etc.
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 Squeaky voice Causes of Fear

2. Stating an impressive fact connected to the topic of your presentation. For example: ‘About 30%of
Kenyans are millionaires.’  Knocking knees 1. Past failures during presentation. Plan to succeed instead.
3. Telling a story closely connected to the topic. It should neither be too long nor intended to try to glorify  Facial flushes 2. Poor or insufficient preparation. Nothing gives you more confidence than being ready.
the speaker. For example: “Dear audience, before I begin I would like to tell you a short story about
Maina Wa Kamau became a millionaire. Don’t worry, it’s not too long. …..”  Watery eyes 3. Discomfort with your own body and movement.

Other methods of beginning a speech are:  Mental confusions Dealing with Anxiety

 Using humour  jitters A speaker can try the suggestions below to deal with anxiety before and on the day of speech.

 Starting with a quote that ties with your topic. Before the day;

 Using sound effect. 1. Know your topic by doing adequate and thorough research. You will be sure of presenting accurate
information and be able to answer questions asked by audience members.
Presentation of Speech
2. Practice delivering your speech several times. This helps you be sure of your organization of the main
There are various techniques of delivering speech. They are what will ensure understanding of your message. points.
Some of these techniques include:
On that day;
1. Use gestures effectively to reinforce the words and ideas you are trying to communicate to your audience.
For example, when talking about love, you can use your hands to form a cup shape to indicate how tiny 1. Do some physical exercises like press ups, push walls, etc. to reduce anxiety.
something is.
2. Use simple relaxation techniques like taking deep breath, tightening and relaxing your muscles, etc.
2. Make eye contact with your audience members to study their reactions to you. If you sense boredom, you
3. Wear clothes that you feel confident in. when you feel good about of you feel, your confidence level is
need to improve and if you sense enthusiasm, it will help pump you up.
boosted. You don’t need to adjust your clothes or hair during your speech.
3. Use movements to establish contact with your audience. Getting closer to them physically increases their
4. Spot friendly faces in the crowd. These are people who give you positive feedback (e.g. nodding,
attention and interest, as well as encouraging response if you are asking questions.
smiling). Such faces give you encouragement to speak.
4. Your posture should be upright. The way you conduct yourself on the platform will indicate you are relaxed
5. Come up with ways to hide your anxiety. For example,
and in control. Do not lean or slouch.
 When mouth goes dry, drink some water
5. Wear appropriate facial expressions to show feelings and emotions. Smile to show happiness, for example.
 Incase of excessive sweating, wear clothes that will not allow your audience detect
6. Speak loud enough to be heard by all your audience members.
 If your hands shake, use gestures to mask the shaking.
7. Pronounce the words correctly and speak clearly for your message to be understood.
Exercise 1
8. Pause at key points to let the message sink.
In the next three days, you are presenting a speech on the topic: Effects of HIV/ AIDS.
Stage Fright
(a) Write down any three ways you would prepare for the speech delivery.
Almost all speakers are nervous. Even the most experienced do. Fear of addressing a group is not wrong, but
how we deal with it is what is possibly not good enough. Those speakers who seem relaxed and confident have (b) State the techniques you would employ to ensure your audience listens to you throughout and that
learnt how to handle anxiety. they understand the message during the presentation.
Symptoms of Nervous Speakers Exercise 2
An anxious speaker can be identified in case of: Makufuli is presenting his speech. Your friend, Makwere claims that Makufuli is not confident.
 Shaking hands  Dry mouth (a) What could have warranted this claim?
 Sweating palms  Rapid heartbeat (b) State four reasons that could be behind Makufuli’s state?
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DISCUSSION 6. Speak clearly.

 Discussion is a process where exchange of ideas and opinions are debated upon in a group. 7. Speak loud enough to be heard by all the group members.

 A group which comprises a small number of people is given a topic to discuss. The Common Discussion Mistakes

Preparation for Group Discussion Having learnt what you should do during the discussion, let us now learn what under no circumstances y do.
You should never: READING FOR FORM THREE
Do the following before you start the discussion:
 Dominate the discussion; ORAL LITERATURE
1. Select/ choose group leaders. Choose the secretary to write the points down and the chair to lead the
discussions.  Interrupt abruptly;
INTRODUCTION TO ORAL LITERATURE
2. Research round the topic to make sure you have the points. You can get the points from the sources  Be inaudible;
including: ORAL LITERATURE DEFINED
 Carry out mini-meetings; or
 Newspapers and magazines  Talk over each other.  It is a form of art verbalized, dramatized and performed.
 Friends, relatives and teachers Exercise
 Oral literature can be categorized as either fiction or nonfiction.
 Text books You and your group members have been assigned the topic: ‘Responsibilities of a Good Citizen’ by your
teacher of History and Government. You are supposed to discuss this before you give the presentation in two  Nonfiction is informational text that deals with an actual, real-life subject.
 Internet
days.
 Fiction is a text that deal with non factual subject.
 Television
(a) State three ways in which you would prepare before you start discussing the topic.
3. Arrive early for discussions. It is advisable you do so so that you start early and finish early. FORMS OF ORAL LITERATURE
(b) How would you ensure your group members and yourself benefit from this discussion?
4. Gather writing materials – pen and note book.  There are various genres of literature.
5. Prepare with questions to ask.
 These genres include:
Participating in a Group Discussion
1. Oral narratives
Remember the tips below for success during the discussion:
2. Oral Poems/ Songs
1. Learn to listen to each other and respond to what other people have to say.

2. Speak with moderation. What you say is usually more important than how much you say. Quality is 3. Proverbs
needed rather than the quantity.
4. Riddles
3. Back up each point you put across. You can explain your points in a number of ways including:
5. Tongue-twisters
 Providing facts or statistics to support it;

 Quoting expert opinion; 6. Puns

 Explain why said what you said; and  Proverbs, riddles, tongue twisters, and puns are short forms of oral literature. This is because of their
length.
 Referring to your own experience.

4. Stay calm and polite. Use polite words like ‘May I ….?, please …, etc.’ REASONS FOR LEARNING ORAL LITERATURE

5. Take notes of important words and ideas. Study of oral literature is important to a student since he/ she :

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1. Is able to understand his/ her culture and appreciate the culture of others.  Get the administrative permission to conduct the research. iii. Identify styles used.

2. Is able to appreciate his/ her history.  Decide on the method of data collection to use. iv. Identify functions of the item.

3. Appreciates the creativity in oral literature as a means of understanding other African arts.  Budget for the fieldwork. v. Interpret the information.

2. Material collection vi. Draw conclusions.

 This is where the actual information is gathered. Methods of Collecting Oral Literature Materials

 There are different methods of collecting oral literature materials: 1. Interviews

FIELDWORK i. Observation  An interview involves meeting the respondent face to face and verbally asking questions in order
to seek the required information.
Definition of Fieldwork ii. Interviews

 It refers to the process of collecting oral literature material from the field. iii. Participation
2. Recording performance
 Field study can be carried out by anyone including a student. iv. Use of questionnaires, etc.
First hand information on things like performance and chanting can be recorded using tape recorders, etc.
Importance of Fieldwork  Do this carefully.
during the festivals in which they are performed.

1. Since oral literature is a performed art, a student can witness and experience the performance. When 3. Recording of information
3. Observation
this written, the live aspects are lost. You can record the material collected by:
 This is a way of gathering information or data by watching behavior, events, or noting physical
2. It enables a student to have a contact with the community and the culture of that community. i. Writing the information; characteristics in their natural setting.

3. A student is equipped with research skills. ii. Taping the information; or  Observation can either allow one know he/ she is being observed, or without him/ her not being
aware.
4. It also enables for recording of history of a community. iii. Filming it.
4. Participation
Stages in Fieldwork 4. Processing the information
 The collector of the material can also participate in the enactment of the oral forms like dance and
There are five key stages in fieldwork:  In preparation for interpretation, analysis and dissemination, scrutinize the information.
song, etc. if he/ she has the skills to.
1. Preparation  Put down the recorded information in writing. You can do this word for word. This is called
 It is important to note that his/ her participation should not distract him/ her from her investigative
Adequate preparation should be taken in to consideration for a meaningful research. You can do the transcription.
roles.
following:  You can translate it in the language you would like it to be shared. This is translation.
5. Administering Questionnaires
 Identify the narrator or informant. 5. Analysis and Interpretation of material
 A questionnaire is a research instrument containing series of questions and prompt given to the
 Identify the location of the informant. At this stage: informant for the purpose of gathering the information.

 Plan when to visit the informant. i. Classify the material into genres and sub-genres using particular criteria. Methods of Recording Oral Literature Materials

 Plan the necessary tools for recording the materials. ii. Identify the themes. 1. Memory of the Researcher. There are individuals who can remember all the information collected

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