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paper 3
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The purpose of paper 3 is to replace the SBA that is done in the formal secondary school system, making this paper 3 one that was created for anyone sitting the English Language examination outside of a formal school setting. Therefore, it mimics the three artifacts in the SBA and ensures that all the topics are covered. The topics are summary writing, identification and analysis of language techniques, and the exploration of the Oral Presentation in terms of composition and characteristics of an audience, as well as techniques to keep an audience interested in the presentation. Finally, the paper requires that you, the student, produce a written piece that reflects the theme of the artifacts in the exam paper. The text options for the artifacts are a poem, a cartoon, a song, a picture, a flyer, and an article. The exam is based on three of these options.
Q. Outline the main idea or issue presented in EACH of the THREE texts. (6 marks).
This question is asking you to summarize the content of the three artifacts. The question is worth six (6) marks, so you must try to have at least two sentences per artifact. Where the artifact is lengthy, use your discretion to add necessary details. The process of summarizing involves reading the information and picking out only the important information. If the artifact is an article, try to locate the topic sentences; if it is a poem or song, summarize by stanzas; if it is a cartoon, picture, or flyer, take note of the actions of the characters, as well as the words that they are saying. For a flyer, in particular, make note of the subheadings, as well as any points listed, to help in formulating the summary. You receive 2 marks per response for a complete summary. The final score is 6 marks.
This question is asking you to summarize the content of the three artifacts. The question is worth six (6) marks, so you must try to have at least two sentences per artifact. Where the artifact is lengthy, use your discretion to add necessary details. The process of summarizing involves reading the information and picking out only the important information. If the artifact is an article, try to locate the topic sentences; if it is a poem or song, summarize by stanzas; if it is a cartoon, picture, or flyer, take note of the actions of the characters, as well as the words that they are saying. For a flyer, in particular, make note of the subheadings, as well as any points listed, to help in formulating the summary. You receive 2 marks per response for a complete summary. The final score is 6 marks.
Checklist for writing a Summary:
Answer:
- If the artifact is an article, try to locate the topic sentences in each paragraph. You can also use the concluding sentences if they are not repetitive and they add necessary details.
- If it is a poem or song, summarize by stanzas. Where there are repetitions, omit them.
- If it is a cartoon, picture, or flyer, take note of the actions of the characters, as well as the words that they are saying. Also, observe the title and any subheadings.
- For a flyer, in particular, make note of the subheadings, as well as any points listed, to help in formulating the summary. This is in addition to observing the actions of the characters as well as what they are saying.
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TEXT 1: The main issue presented in the speech in text 1 is that homelessness is a major problem. People become homeless due to various issues, like losing their jobs or simply an inability to afford the rising cost of rent. The major takeaway from the article is that we must stop blaming people for the issues that befall them and start finding ways to help them because homelessness affects us all. Homelessness increases poverty because it weakens communities and creates fear and inequality, but, more importantly, it takes away the right to safety and security. Even though the problem is big, solutions exist.
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TEXT 2: The main issue presented in the flyer in text 2 is the issue of homelessness. It outlines the fact that a homeless person has nowhere to go and that the common reasons why people become homeless are job loss, high rent, family problems, and health issues. The flyer also outlines the challenges that the homeless face, which range from a lack of safety and security to poor health and hunger. Finally, the flyer outlines that we can help by providing food and care, showing kindness and respect, and supporting shelters. The overall message is that everyone deserves a home, and we can work together to help them.
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TEXT 3: The main issue presented in the poem, in text 3, is that homeless people live in an uncomfortable situation, in which this discomfort seems to last longer than a year. It outlines the persona’s perplexity at being homeless in a world that is filled with houses. The persona holds out hope that someday someone will be kind to them because everyone deserves a home.
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Contributor: Leisa Samuels-Thomas
