Summary

• Description:

  The PDF document comprises Arise and Shine Trial 2 English Paper 3 2026 Pre-Mock Exam with Marking Scheme. The marking scheme is in a different document.

  It was a KCSE English Paper 3 examination testing creative essay writing skills and in-depth literary analysis of prescribed set books. Designed for KCSE Form 4 literature revision and essay practice with marking guidance.

  • Month Administered: July 2026
  • Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes
  • Total Marks: 60
  • Number of Questions: 3 essay questions (Question 1 Imaginative Composition, Question 2 Compulsory Set Text, Question 3 Optional Set Text)
  • Structure: Candidates answer three 20-mark essay questions (Questions 1, 2, and one choice from Question 3)

  It covers the following topics:

  • Question 1 (Imaginative Composition): Narrative story ending with specified words or an argumentative essay discussing strategies for youth to overcome idleness
  • Question 2 (Compulsory Set Text): Analytical essay based on John Lara's play The Samaritan ("Ill-gotten wealth can never bring genuine happiness")
  • Question 3 (Optional Set Texts):
    • Short Story Essay: Filemon Liyambo's December (challenges caused by mental illness)
    • Drama Essay: Adipo Sidang's Parliament of Owls (non-violent social transformation by minority groups)
    • Novel Essay: Kazuo Ishiguro's An Artist of the Floating World (ambition, failure, and pride in effort)
• File Size:

  22.51 KB
• Category:

  Mock Past Papers
• Level:

  Form 4
• Subject:

  ENGLISH
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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