WHAT IS A MESSAGE?

A message is a communication
conveyed from one person to
another or from group to
group to inform the recipient
about a given task or project.
• • The
number of marks for each question or part
question is shown in brackets marks.
• To pass this section, the candidate should meet the
following requirements.
• Read the INSTRUCTIONS carefully and follow them.
• Read the questions carefully and understand what is
required before you start writing.
• Clearly indicate who is the sender, and who is the
receiver in your message.
 WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF AMEESSAGE?
Messages are helpful incase you cannot contact the
receiver directly.
Messages connect the sender to the receiver.
When writing messages you should be clear to the receiver
on what you want to accomplish.
Message writing in part 1 of checkpoint examination
paper3- Writing.
HOW TO ANSWER PART2-MESSAGE WRITING.
The whole paper takes 40 minutes.
The total mark for this paper is 35.
• Punctuate your message using correct punctuation
marks.
• clarity. Make sure the target reader is clearly
informed ,gets the message clearly.
• Language. use the choice of words that clearly
informs the reader about the intended message.
• Use parts of speech correctly. Meaning that you
should avoid grammatical errors.
Such errors may include; spelling errors, poor
punctuation, misuse of homophones, poor agreement of
Use a good handwriting, be clean and avoid
omissions. English is marked by impression
therefore, dirty or untidy work creates a bad
impression in the mind of the reader.
Personalization or characterization. Name
characters in your message or essay. For example;
Hello Moses, Hi Olivier, naming characters in the
essay makes the story real life experience. It gives
the story life.
• Length. You should pay attention to the number of
words you are limited use.
For instance; from 45-55 words. You should not exceed
these words.
You should attempt all the parts asked highlighted by
use of prompts for example.
Your English speaking friend Carry, has asked you if
you know a good film to watch, write a message to him.
In message you should include the following:
• .Recommend a film to watch.
• Give some information about the film
• Invite carry to watch it with you. In the above question,
make sure these three parts are fully covered.
Don’t exceed the number of words given. Going beyond
the limited number of words means wasting time because
the examiners will only mark and stop where the limited
number of words are.
• Hi Cary, ← Salutation and sender’s name.
How are you? It was lovely to hear from you asking about
a good film to watch. I would recommend Money Heists.
check on the receiver and handle prompt1
It is about bank robbers and actors use names of cities
like Nairobi. It is extremely moving. You are invited to our
house tomorrow afternoon we watch together. Prompt1 and2.
Your friend, closing.
Brain. Sender’s name.
• EXERCISE1
• You visited the house of your English-speaking friend
Alex at the weekend and you left a bag there. Write a
message to Alex. In your message you should:
• ask Alex to look for your bag
• explain where it might be
• describe the bag.
Write 45–55 words. Write your message below.
• Exercise.
• Question 1. You and your English-speaking friend,
Jodie, arranged to go cycling together tomorrow, but
now you cannot go. Write a message to Jodie. In your
message, you should:
• tell Jodie that you have to change your plan
• explain why you cannot go cycling
• suggest another day instead.
Write 35–45 words. Write the email below.