2026 Grade 10 Theatre and Film End of Term 1 Exam with Marking Scheme

• Duration: 1 Hour 40 Minutes
• Total Marks: 70
• Number of Questions: 9 (Questions 1–9)
• Marking Scheme

This paper  covers the following topics:

• Introduction to Theatre and Film (definitions and basic concepts)
• Traditional Kenyan Theatre (functions, forms, and communal settings)
• Theatrical Performance Planning (themes, setting, characters, and audience engagement)
• Modern Theatre Practice (incorporating traditional elements and stage layouts)
• Playwriting Elements (five elements of playwriting and three-act structure)
• Character Development (creating character bibles and dialogue exchanges)
• Spoken Word Poetry (definitions, characteristics, persona, and performance techniques)
• Contemporary Societal Issues (addressing road safety and community awareness through art)
• Poetry Analysis (interpreting themes and messages in “This is Kenya, and I am Still Standing”)
• Play Analysis (character traits, themes, and settings in the play “Shadows of the Stage”)
• Integration of Arts (combining theatre, playwriting, and poetry for community education)