S.6 G.
P FACILITATION
MR. MABUNGO GEOFREY
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OVERVIEW OF GP
• PAPER CODE S101/1
• Its a subsidiary paper
• Two sections Section A - essay writing: Attempt one
question of your choice from four question
• Section B - comprehension: attempt
one question either No.5 ( logic qn) or No.6 (passage)
• Minimun score 50% to c6 equivalent to O ( one point)
• Each section carries equal marks i.e 50% per section
• Exam duration 2hrs 45 minutes
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SECTION A
• MARKING GRID FOR ONE SIDED QUESTIONS
Definition of key terms(D) = 05 marks
Spelling (SP) = 05 marks
Grammatical expression(GE) = 10 marks
Content( C) = 30 marks
Total 50 marks
SECTION A
• MARKING GRID FOR TWO SIDED QUESTIONS
Definition of key terms(D) = 05 marks
Spelling (SP) = 05 marks
Grammatical expression(GE) = 10 marks
Content( C) = 30 marks ( Y&N, B&C, C&S)
( Each side takes 15 Marks)
Total 50 marks
SECTION A Cont’d
• Definition - We identify the key term(s) in the question define
it/them briefly
• -We go further to cite out some other relevant
features /facts about the topic of discussion
• - A good intro should be in one paragraph and
dont exceed 5 lines.
• -Avoid long introductions/ be brief though
exhaustive
• - Give an introductory statement to the
paragraphs/your answers
• Please donot fail to define , those are free 5 marks for all
you
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Example of an introduction to a question
• Refer to no.2 of our mock paper
• “Explain the challenges faced by ugandans resulting from
Covid-19 and suggest ways how to uplift our country from
such challenges”
Covid-19 is a global pandemic disease caused by corona
virus. it is an air-borne disease that spreads from one person to
another through sneezing, coughing, touching ones eyes , nose
and mouth. it is characterised through headache, soar throat,
sneezing and coughing.the following are the challenges faced
by ugandans due to covid-19:
Essay writing
• Spellings are key in our essay
• Good spellings in our our essay earn us (05 marks)
• Upto 3 mispelt word cost u a mark off the 5 marks
• Please re-read your essay to correct the mispelt word
• Common mispelt words include:
-Amongst(amongest), entrepreneur(entreprenuer),
loss(lose),
Grammatical expression(GE)
• This refers to the use of correct grammar of english- it
entails our command of the language in written form
• We are supposed to use formal language rather than the
informal(acceptable writing in english language)
• We should distinguish between written and spoken
formats of certain words for instance: should not/
shouldn’t, do not /don’t
• Avoid abbreviations in essay: e.g , e.t.c,
GE Cont’d....
• Point Statement- we state our points using paragraphs
-each paragraph should introduce and explain
one idea/ dont mix up ideas
-our points should appear in the first line for
eassy identification
- avoid numbering instead use paragraphs
-do not skip lines in between paragraphs
-we state our points in a phrasal manner/ topical
sentence i.e in a full sentence
- avoid stating points in a heading or title form
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Point statement...........
• refer to the previous question:
Examples of point statement:
1. Covid-19 outbreak has caused deaths of Ugandans.
(followed by an explation)
2. Covid -19 resulted into closure of businesses of ugandans.
(followed by an explation)
Don’t state like this:
1. Death.(followed by an explation)
2. Closure of business.(followed by an explation)
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Content(C)- 30 marks
• ONE SIDED- Qns
• These require up to 10 correct paragraphs
• Well stated point(stated in phrasal way) earns a candidate
a mark (1mk)
• Good explanation earns you a mark(1mark)
• A relevant illustration/ example earns a mark (1mk)
• Avoid irrelevant examples for they will cost you a mark
• The PEER format
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Example of paragraphs
• IN REFERENCE TO OUR MOCK QUESTION:
• Covid-19 caused deaths of ugandans. Those infected
especially the old people due to weak immunity, they succumbed
to the severe disease.Also due to restricted movement in the
public transport, some people accross the country met thier
death due to covid-19 restrictions.This resulted into misery and
suffering of their beloved ones.
• covid-19 led to closure of both personal businesses and
some employment institutions of ugandans. Sectors reffered to as
the non-essential were closed forinstance schools, bars,salons,
transport and many others. this led to laying off of some or all workers
hence people going without a source of living. This resulted into
suffering in homes since people has limited resources hence resulting
into poor standard of living.
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Upto 10 correct paragrahs
Question format
• Explain: This means giving an indepth explanation of a given
phenomena
• - It involves answering questions like, how, why and who in the
explanation
• Example:- Explain the challenges of teaching vernacular in lower prmary
classes in uganda( uneb 2011)
-Explain the role played by local council authorities in your
community(uneb 2011)
• Examine: This also calls for a balanced indepth analysis of the
phenomenon asked. most times it calls for two sides however its always
clear/direct to candidates
• Example:examine the benefits and challenges of adopting kiswahili as a
national language (uneb 2007)
• Examine the causes and effets of cross-generational sex in your
community(uneb 2010)
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Question format
Why: Give reasons for the occurence of a given phenomena
Example: -Why is it necessary to eat a balanced diet? 2015
Justify: This means give reasons to support a phenomena/ in
otherwords make it right
Example: Justify t need or family planning practices in uganda
Should: This calls for a candidates agreement or disagreement
with a certain statement in the question( attempt only one sidenot
both)
Example: Should wild life be conserved?
Question format
• Account for: it also requires reasons for the accourrence of
certain phenomenon
• Example:- Account for the occurrence of military coups in
africa.suggest measures that should be taken to minimize
coups in africa (uneb 2007)
• Account for the rampant drug abuse among the youths in your
community(uneb 2014)
• Assess: This most times requires a balanced analysis of a
phenomenon. Sometimes it requires two sides and othe
• Example:assess the contribution of private
vices and virtues
• Virtues are acceptable behaviours/ practices in society
• With virtues we only give only the postive sides
• Examples:
• Assess the contribution of the church to the development of your
community( one sided)- devt is postive element so we only give the
postive impacts
• Assess the impact of the extended family system on your
community( two sided)- positive and negative
• Assess the impact of decentralisation on the development of uganda
• Assess the contribution of private educational institutions to the dev’t
of uganda( one sided) only positive
vices in G.P
• These are negative/undesirable behaviours in
society
• We treat vices negatively in G.P(only negative points)
• Examples: corruption, cross-generational sex,
prostitution,
• Explain the causes and effects of cross-generational
sex in your community
• Account for the high levels of corruption in uganda and
what effects does it have to uganda
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Two sided questions
• These are questions that have two sided to be attempted in your
essay
• Candidates are supposed to define the key terms in these
questions
• Identify the lead factor to be discussed first the the other side
• Identify what the question wants if: -causes and solutions
-challenges&solutions
- benefits & challenges/demerits
• A candidate is supposed to show which side is he answering for
clarity
• Introduce the side being attempted with an introductory statement
Example of direct two sided questions
• Examine the causes and effects of inter-state conflicts in africa
(UNEB- 2015)
• Discuss the causes and effects of land conflicts in uganda today
• Assess the impact of mobile phones on the uganan society(uneb
2018)
• Asses the impact of of the extended family system on your
community(uneb 2015)
• Assess the impact of constructing a hydro-electricity power
stations on the environment in uganda(uneb 2019)
• Explain the challenges faced by uganda’s education system and
suggest possible solutions to these challenges(uneb 2017)
• Examine the merits& demerits of privatising public enterprises in
uganda( uneb 2009)
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Two sided questions cont’d...
• “ ..........................” discuss
when discuss comes after a question statement in quotes,
then its a two sided
• A candidate is supposed to discuss exhaustively the first
side of the question and then go the second side
• Clearly introduce the side you are attempting so that its
clear to the examiner( after your defintion and when you are
starting the second side
• Make a personal conclusion/judgement/recommendation
depending on the way you have discussed the question
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Example of these questions
• “life imprisonment is a better way of punishing criminals than the
death penalty”Discuss(2019)
• “human beings have been primarily respnsible for the destruction
of natural environment in uganda” discuss 2017
• “Beauty contests degrade women” discuss(2009)
• “Cultural factors have primarily undermined the emancipation of
women in Africa”discuss
• “Foreign aid is a necessary evil for developing
countries”discuss(2006)
• “Poverty is the main cause of domestic violence in
uganda”discuss
• “Abstinence is the most effective method of curbing the spread of
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HIV/AIDS in uganda”( 2007)
Extent questions
• These are two sided questions that require a candidate to
discuss a question on two extents i.e the lesser extent and
greater extent
• They usually have two key terms that a candidate is supposed
to define
• Discuss first the first direction of the question exhaustively
• Use a separating statement to introiduce the second side of the
question
• Conclude the question with a personal judgement of which side
outways the other( stand-point)
Examples of extent questions
• To what extent have human actvities been responsible for the
global climate change? (uneb 2015)
• To what extent has uganda succeeded in achieving the millenium
Development Goal(MDGs)? 2019
• To what extent have economic factors contributed to the problem of
brain drain in your country? 2017
• To what extent has political plurailsm promoted democratic
governance in uganda? 2010
• To what extent have human rights been observed in uganda ? 2018
• To what extent has science and technology been beneficial to your
society? 2011
• “Power belongs to people’ to what extent is this constitutional
provision applicable to
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Example
• “Power belongs to people” to what extent is this constitutional
provision applicable to ugandan situation? 2012
• Power belongs to people refers to the a constitutional
provision that stipulates the right/authority held by the citizens as
stipulated /provided for in the constitution of uganda.the
statement is applicable in ugandan situation as explained below:
• However the above assertion does not apply in uganda/ its
misregarded in uganda in the following ways:
• In conclusion, the constitutional assertion is to a greater extent
applicable and respected in uganda despite some
misregards.this is eveidenced in some of the major constitutional
rights being accorded and exercised by ugandans for instance
the powers to elect their
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SECTION B
• LOGIC QUESTION no.5
• This call for the capability to read,internalize and interpret
the given scenario to find a solution to given questions
• Read the scenario 5 times for comprehension
• Observe the mark allocation especially on the last two
questions
• While attempting those question , we tend to be brief
though we explain and illustrate our points
• SPGE of 10 marks
Section B cont’d
• Reading Comprehension(no.6)
• To attempt this question we follow the acroynm
K- Keep
I- It
S- sweet and
S- short
Section B cont’d
• Reading Comprehension(no.6)
• Read the passage 3 thrice but for better comprehension
• Each time you finish reading the passage, read the questions for it
helps you have guided reading.
• Usually there are 4 questions to attempt:
1. Suggesting a title( 2 marks )- this is the general message of the
passage
-it must be as brief as possible, not
more than 5 words.
-it must be written in capital letters
- if its small letters, then it must be in
quotes “ ....”
-Do not underline your heading
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NOTE: Use question (c) about summary writing to formulate a title
Section B cont’d....
2.An interpretation of certain phrases in the passage or giving an
understanding of certain statements
- Still be brief with your expalanation...do not be wordy...be staright to
the point.
3. Summary writing
-Read and exhaust all the demands of the question.
-Mark allocation depends on the views to summarize
-We use one paragraph unless the question is talking about causes&
effects
-Rough copy/fair copy
-Heading necessary and it comes from the question
-Start with a topical statement
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-Be minfull of the required number of words
Section B cont’d....
4. Meaning of certain words in the passage( 20 MARKS)
-Identify and underline the required word
-Read the whole paragraph where that words are found to
get the contextual meaning
-We must be as brief as possibe, preferably synonyms
where posiible
-Ensure tha your answers are in order of thier numbers
according to the paper for easy marking
- For a canditate to pass no.6, he/she must pass question 4
since it carries many marks (at least 7 correct )
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Take aways
• G.p is set from mainly four areas
1-Political
2-Economic
3-Social life of
4-Geographical elements
• Usually the economic, social and geographical
questions are easy to answer so please take them on.
• political questions need facts which we may not know
• Go for simpler questions, avoid attempting harder
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Topics to be conversant with...
• Elections, electoral process,challenges, solutions
• Politics, politicians( role, politics being a dirty game,how
to improve political climate in uganda
• Democracy, challenges to uganda’s democracy,to what
extent uganda is democratic
• C ovid-19..challenges posed to the country and how we
can overcome
• Sectors in uganda- education, industry, judicial, etc
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