Henrik Ibsen is a friend of yours living in Norway. He is interested in African dishes and has written to you an e-mail requesting for a recipe of your favourite meal. Write a response to his e-mail and in your mail, instruct him how to cook your favourite meal. Remember to include the ingredients, method of cooking and what the meal can be served with. The meal is intended to serve four people.
Marking Scheme
POINT OF INTERPRETATION
i. (a) Functional writing E – mail Format = 5mks
(iii) Recipe
(b) Content / Body The content is derived from the requirement of the question;
(c) Languages Aptness / linguistic ability = 5marks A =5mks, B = 4mks, C =3mks D =1 OR 2 marks Marking instructions:
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