Summary

• Description:

  The PDF document comprises the Grade 9 Kiswahili Paper 2 End of Term 2 2025 Exam with Marking Scheme. The marking scheme is in a different document.

  This Kiswahili Paper 2, titled "Insha na Utangulizi wa Fasihi" (Composition and Introduction to Literature), is a Kenya Junior School Education Assessment paper. The examination is divided into two sections, A and B, containing five different tasks. The total marks for the paper is 50, and the allotted time is 1 hour and 45 minutes. All answers are to be written in Kiswahili in the spaces provided in the question booklet.

  The paper assesses the following areas:

  • Sehemu A: Insha (Composition) - 15 Marks
    • Task I requires the candidate to write a composition of 300-350 words discussing the importance of technology in the lives of today's youth.
  • Sehemu B: Utangulizi wa Fasihi (Introduction to Literature) - 35 Marks
    • Task II: Fasihi Simulizi (Oral Literature) - This task features a narrative about a clever woman, Nanjala, who devises a plan to get water for her village from a selfish king, Mfalme Baridi. Questions assess the identification of the sub-genre, character analysis, literary techniques, and moral lessons.
    • Task III: Novela (Novella) - Candidates read an excerpt about Mzee Juma, who is troubled by the changing world and the cultural gap between his generation and the youth, exemplified by his daughter Zawadi. Questions test the understanding of the setting, character traits, and social issues.
    • Task IV: Tamthilia (Drama) - This section presents a scene from a play where a conflict arises between siblings, Ruhusa and Dawa, over household chores, highlighting issues of gender roles. The questions cover genre identification, character traits, the function of stage directions, and social themes.
    • Task V: Ushairi (Poetry) - A poem is provided for analysis. Questions require the candidate to explain the main message, identify literary devices, and describe the sound patterns used.
• Category:

  Exams
• Level:

  Grade 9
• Subject:

  KISWAHILI

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