KCSE Past Papers 2015 English Paper 3 (101/3)

Paper 3 Date

(Creative Composition and Essays Based on Set Texts)

1. (a) "You reap What you sow.”

(b) Write a composition explaining what should be done to reduce indiscipline in schools.

2 The Compulsory Set Text ' (20 marks) “If we fail to be contented with who We are and what we have, we could end up leading miserable lives.” Drawing examples from the lives of Otieno Kembo and Becky, Write an essay illustrating the truth of this statement.

3 The Optional Set Texts (20 marks)

Answer any one of the following three questions.

(i)The Short Story

Emilia Ilieva and Waveney Olembo (Eds.), When the Sun Goes Down and Other Stories from Africa and Beyond

Using illustrations from Kenani’s short story, “The Retraction”, write a composition describing the steps we should take when our actions cause others to suffer.

(ii)Drama

Francis Imbuga, Betrayal in the City

Drawing examples from Francis Imbuga’s Betrayal in the City, write a composition on the role played by relatives in one’s life.

(iv)The Novel

Witi Ihirnaera, The Whale Rider

“Although we are most secure at home, visiting other countries deepends our understanding of the world.” Referring closely to the story of Rawiri, write an essay in support of this statement.