TRAVEL

Listening and Speaking

Listening comprehension - Introduction

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify key features of listening comprehension in texts related to travel
- Listen attentively and respond appropriately to listening comprehension
- Appreciate the value of listening comprehension in effective communication

The learner is guided to:
- Listen to audio/recorded examples of listening comprehension provided by the teacher
- Discuss the key features of listening comprehension with a partner
- Respond to questions based on the listening text on travel
- Share observations with the class and display key expressions on a chart

How does listening comprehension help us communicate more effectively about travel?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 94
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Reading
Grammar in Use

Intensive reading - Comprehension
Simple prepositions - Identification

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Read and comprehend a text on intensive reading in the context of travel
- Identify main ideas, supporting details and key vocabulary from the text
- Appreciate reading as a tool for lifelong learning about travel

The learner is guided to:
- Skim and scan a text on intensive reading and predict its content from the title
- Read the text carefully and answer comprehension questions
- Identify the main idea, key details and unfamiliar vocabulary
- Discuss what was learnt from the text and relate it to real-life experiences

What can we learn from reading texts on intensive reading about travel?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 96
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet
- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 99

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Writing

Composition writing - Introduction

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify the features and format of composition writing
- Plan a piece of composition writing using an outline or brainstorming activity
- Appreciate the importance of planning before writing composition writing

The learner is guided to:
- Study model examples of composition writing and identify key features and structure
- Brainstorm ideas for a writing task on travel and create a plan
- Discuss the structure and features of composition writing with peers
- Share plans with the class and note suggestions for improvement

How does planning help us write better composition writing about travel?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 104
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Listening and Speaking

Listening comprehension - Practice

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Apply listening comprehension skills in guided oral activities on travel
- Use appropriate language and expression when practising listening comprehension
- Show confidence when participating in oral tasks about travel

The learner is guided to:
- In pairs, practise listening comprehension in role-play situations related to travel
- Give and receive structured feedback on peers' oral performance
- Record an oral activity and review for correct use of listening comprehension
- Reflect on the importance of listening comprehension in daily communication

What skills make listening comprehension more effective when discussing travel?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 94
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Reading
Grammar in Use

Intensive reading - Extended response
Simple prepositions - Application

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Make inferences and draw conclusions from a text on intensive reading
- Summarise and evaluate key information from the text in own words
- Value critical reading as a means of forming informed views about travel

The learner is guided to:
- Re-read the text and make inferences beyond the literal meaning
- Summarise the text in own words retaining the original meaning
- Evaluate the author's message and intent in the text
- Find more texts on intensive reading from books or the Internet and compare ideas

How does reading critically about intensive reading deepen our understanding of travel?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 96
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet
- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 99

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Reading

Intensive reading (poems) - Literary appreciation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Read and respond to a literary text (intensive reading (poems)) related to travel
- Identify literary features such as characters, theme, mood and structure
- Appreciate literature as a reflection of real-life values and experiences

The learner is guided to:
- Read the intensive reading (poems) and identify key literary elements and characters
- Discuss themes, moral lessons and how events relate to real life in travel
- Dramatise or role-play selected parts of the literary text
- Respond creatively through discussion, drawing or short written response

What lessons about travel can we draw from the intensive reading (poems)?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 101
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Writing

Composition writing - Drafting

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Write a first draft of composition writing applying the correct structure and features
- Use appropriate vocabulary, tone and language in the draft
- Show creativity and personal expression in the written draft

The learner is guided to:
- Write a first draft of composition writing using the plan created earlier
- Follow the required structure and features for composition writing
- Share the draft with a peer and receive initial feedback
- Revise the draft based on peer feedback and improve the content

How does drafting and peer review help us improve our composition writing about travel?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 104
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

HEROES AND HEROINES – KENYA

Listening and Speaking

Consonant and vowel sounds - Introduction

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify key features of consonant and vowel sounds in texts related to heroes and heroines – kenya
- Listen attentively and respond appropriately to consonant and vowel sounds
- Appreciate the value of consonant and vowel sounds in effective communication

The learner is guided to:
- Listen to audio/recorded examples of consonant and vowel sounds provided by the teacher
- Discuss the key features of consonant and vowel sounds with a partner
- Respond to questions based on the listening text on heroes and heroines – kenya
- Share observations with the class and display key expressions on a chart

How does consonant and vowel sounds help us communicate more effectively about heroes and heroines – kenya?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 106
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Reading
Grammar in Use

Extensive reading - Comprehension
Conjunctions: and, but, or - Identification

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Read and comprehend a text on extensive reading in the context of heroes and heroines – kenya
- Identify main ideas, supporting details and key vocabulary from the text
- Appreciate reading as a tool for lifelong learning about heroes and heroines – kenya

The learner is guided to:
- Skim and scan a text on extensive reading and predict its content from the title
- Read the text carefully and answer comprehension questions
- Identify the main idea, key details and unfamiliar vocabulary
- Discuss what was learnt from the text and relate it to real-life experiences

What can we learn from reading texts on extensive reading about heroes and heroines – kenya?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 109
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet
- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 111

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Writing

Narrative compositions - Introduction

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify the features and format of narrative compositions
- Plan a piece of narrative compositions using an outline or brainstorming activity
- Appreciate the importance of planning before writing narrative compositions

The learner is guided to:
- Study model examples of narrative compositions and identify key features and structure
- Brainstorm ideas for a writing task on heroes and heroines – kenya and create a plan
- Discuss the structure and features of narrative compositions with peers
- Share plans with the class and note suggestions for improvement

How does planning help us write better narrative compositions about heroes and heroines – kenya?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 115
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Listening and Speaking

Consonant and vowel sounds - Practice

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Apply consonant and vowel sounds skills in guided oral activities on heroes and heroines – kenya
- Use appropriate language and expression when practising consonant and vowel sounds
- Show confidence when participating in oral tasks about heroes and heroines – kenya

The learner is guided to:
- In pairs, practise consonant and vowel sounds in role-play situations related to heroes and heroines – kenya
- Give and receive structured feedback on peers' oral performance
- Record an oral activity and review for correct use of consonant and vowel sounds
- Reflect on the importance of consonant and vowel sounds in daily communication

What skills make consonant and vowel sounds more effective when discussing heroes and heroines – kenya?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 106
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Reading
Grammar in Use

Extensive reading - Extended response
Conjunctions: and, but, or - Application

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Make inferences and draw conclusions from a text on extensive reading
- Summarise and evaluate key information from the text in own words
- Value critical reading as a means of forming informed views about heroes and heroines – kenya

The learner is guided to:
- Re-read the text and make inferences beyond the literal meaning
- Summarise the text in own words retaining the original meaning
- Evaluate the author's message and intent in the text
- Find more texts on extensive reading from books or the Internet and compare ideas

How does reading critically about extensive reading deepen our understanding of heroes and heroines – kenya?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 109
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet
- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 111

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Reading

Class reader - Literary appreciation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Read and respond to a literary text (class reader) related to heroes and heroines – kenya
- Identify literary features such as characters, theme, mood and structure
- Appreciate literature as a reflection of real-life values and experiences

The learner is guided to:
- Read the class reader and identify key literary elements and characters
- Discuss themes, moral lessons and how events relate to real life in heroes and heroines – kenya
- Dramatise or role-play selected parts of the literary text
- Respond creatively through discussion, drawing or short written response

What lessons about heroes and heroines – kenya can we draw from the class reader?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 113
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Writing

Narrative compositions - Drafting

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Write a first draft of narrative compositions applying the correct structure and features
- Use appropriate vocabulary, tone and language in the draft
- Show creativity and personal expression in the written draft

The learner is guided to:
- Write a first draft of narrative compositions using the plan created earlier
- Follow the required structure and features for narrative compositions
- Share the draft with a peer and receive initial feedback
- Revise the draft based on peer feedback and improve the content

How does drafting and peer review help us improve our narrative compositions about heroes and heroines – kenya?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 115
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

MUSIC

Listening and Speaking

Delivering speeches - Introduction

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify key features of delivering speeches in texts related to music
- Listen attentively and respond appropriately to delivering speeches
- Appreciate the value of delivering speeches in effective communication

The learner is guided to:
- Listen to audio/recorded examples of delivering speeches provided by the teacher
- Discuss the key features of delivering speeches with a partner
- Respond to questions based on the listening text on music
- Share observations with the class and display key expressions on a chart

How does delivering speeches help us communicate more effectively about music?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 118
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Reading
Grammar in Use

Note making - Comprehension
Determiners - Identification

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Read and comprehend a text on note making in the context of music
- Identify main ideas, supporting details and key vocabulary from the text
- Appreciate reading as a tool for lifelong learning about music

The learner is guided to:
- Skim and scan a text on note making and predict its content from the title
- Read the text carefully and answer comprehension questions
- Identify the main idea, key details and unfamiliar vocabulary
- Discuss what was learnt from the text and relate it to real-life experiences

What can we learn from reading texts on note making about music?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 120
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet
- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 123

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Writing

Packing and shopping lists - Introduction

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify the features and format of packing and shopping lists
- Plan a piece of packing and shopping lists using an outline or brainstorming activity
- Appreciate the importance of planning before writing packing and shopping lists

The learner is guided to:
- Study model examples of packing and shopping lists and identify key features and structure
- Brainstorm ideas for a writing task on music and create a plan
- Discuss the structure and features of packing and shopping lists with peers
- Share plans with the class and note suggestions for improvement

How does planning help us write better packing and shopping lists about music?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 128
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Listening and Speaking

Delivering speeches - Practice

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Apply delivering speeches skills in guided oral activities on music
- Use appropriate language and expression when practising delivering speeches
- Show confidence when participating in oral tasks about music

The learner is guided to:
- In pairs, practise delivering speeches in role-play situations related to music
- Give and receive structured feedback on peers' oral performance
- Record an oral activity and review for correct use of delivering speeches
- Reflect on the importance of delivering speeches in daily communication

What skills make delivering speeches more effective when discussing music?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 118
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Reading

Note making - Extended response
Characters and their traits - Literary appreciation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Make inferences and draw conclusions from a text on note making
- Summarise and evaluate key information from the text in own words
- Value critical reading as a means of forming informed views about music

The learner is guided to:
- Re-read the text and make inferences beyond the literal meaning
- Summarise the text in own words retaining the original meaning
- Evaluate the author's message and intent in the text
- Find more texts on note making from books or the Internet and compare ideas

How does reading critically about note making deepen our understanding of music?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 120
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet
- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 125

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Writing

Packing and shopping lists - Drafting

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Write a first draft of packing and shopping lists applying the correct structure and features
- Use appropriate vocabulary, tone and language in the draft
- Show creativity and personal expression in the written draft

The learner is guided to:
- Write a first draft of packing and shopping lists using the plan created earlier
- Follow the required structure and features for packing and shopping lists
- Share the draft with a peer and receive initial feedback
- Revise the draft based on peer feedback and improve the content

How does drafting and peer review help us improve our packing and shopping lists about music?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 128
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

PROFESSIONS

Listening and Speaking

Interviews - Introduction

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify key features of interviews in texts related to professions
- Listen attentively and respond appropriately to interviews
- Appreciate the value of interviews in effective communication

The learner is guided to:
- Listen to audio/recorded examples of interviews provided by the teacher
- Discuss the key features of interviews with a partner
- Respond to questions based on the listening text on professions
- Share observations with the class and display key expressions on a chart

How does interviews help us communicate more effectively about professions?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 131
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Reading

Non-fiction materials - Comprehension

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Read and comprehend a text on non-fiction materials in the context of professions
- Identify main ideas, supporting details and key vocabulary from the text
- Appreciate reading as a tool for lifelong learning about professions

The learner is guided to:
- Skim and scan a text on non-fiction materials and predict its content from the title
- Read the text carefully and answer comprehension questions
- Identify the main idea, key details and unfamiliar vocabulary
- Discuss what was learnt from the text and relate it to real-life experiences

What can we learn from reading texts on non-fiction materials about professions?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 133
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Grammar in Use
Writing

Adjectives formed from nouns and verbs - Identification
Spelling: antonyms, synonyms and numbers in words - Introduction

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify adjectives formed from nouns and verbs in oral and written texts on professions
- Explain the function and rules of adjectives formed from nouns and verbs in sentences
- Recognise the importance of using adjectives formed from nouns and verbs correctly in communication

The learner is guided to:
- Read sentences and identify examples of adjectives formed from nouns and verbs in context
- Discuss how adjectives formed from nouns and verbs functions in sentences related to professions
- Complete exercises identifying adjectives formed from nouns and verbs in provided texts
- Compare correct and incorrect usage and discuss the difference

How does the correct use of adjectives formed from nouns and verbs make our sentences about professions clearer?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 136
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet
- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 141

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Listening and Speaking

Interviews - Practice

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Apply interviews skills in guided oral activities on professions
- Use appropriate language and expression when practising interviews
- Show confidence when participating in oral tasks about professions

The learner is guided to:
- In pairs, practise interviews in role-play situations related to professions
- Give and receive structured feedback on peers' oral performance
- Record an oral activity and review for correct use of interviews
- Reflect on the importance of interviews in daily communication

What skills make interviews more effective when discussing professions?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 131
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Reading

Non-fiction materials - Extended response

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Make inferences and draw conclusions from a text on non-fiction materials
- Summarise and evaluate key information from the text in own words
- Value critical reading as a means of forming informed views about professions

The learner is guided to:
- Re-read the text and make inferences beyond the literal meaning
- Summarise the text in own words retaining the original meaning
- Evaluate the author's message and intent in the text
- Find more texts on non-fiction materials from books or the Internet and compare ideas

How does reading critically about non-fiction materials deepen our understanding of professions?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 133
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Reading
Writing

Dilemma narratives - Literary appreciation
Spelling: antonyms, synonyms and numbers in words - Drafting

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Read and respond to a literary text (dilemma narratives) related to professions
- Identify literary features such as characters, theme, mood and structure
- Appreciate literature as a reflection of real-life values and experiences

The learner is guided to:
- Read the dilemma narratives and identify key literary elements and characters
- Discuss themes, moral lessons and how events relate to real life in professions
- Dramatise or role-play selected parts of the literary text
- Respond creatively through discussion, drawing or short written response

What lessons about professions can we draw from the dilemma narratives?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 138
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet
- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 141

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

TRADITIONAL FASHION

Listening and Speaking

Listening to respond - Introduction

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify key features of listening to respond in texts related to traditional fashion
- Listen attentively and respond appropriately to listening to respond
- Appreciate the value of listening to respond in effective communication

The learner is guided to:
- Listen to audio/recorded examples of listening to respond provided by the teacher
- Discuss the key features of listening to respond with a partner
- Respond to questions based on the listening text on traditional fashion
- Share observations with the class and display key expressions on a chart

How does listening to respond help us communicate more effectively about traditional fashion?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 143
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Reading

Comprehension - Comprehension

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Read and comprehend a text on comprehension in the context of traditional fashion
- Identify main ideas, supporting details and key vocabulary from the text
- Appreciate reading as a tool for lifelong learning about traditional fashion

The learner is guided to:
- Skim and scan a text on comprehension and predict its content from the title
- Read the text carefully and answer comprehension questions
- Identify the main idea, key details and unfamiliar vocabulary
- Discuss what was learnt from the text and relate it to real-life experiences

What can we learn from reading texts on comprehension about traditional fashion?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 144
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Grammar in Use
Writing

Phrasal verbs - Identification
Dialogues - Introduction

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify phrasal verbs in oral and written texts on traditional fashion
- Explain the function and rules of phrasal verbs in sentences
- Recognise the importance of using phrasal verbs correctly in communication

The learner is guided to:
- Read sentences and identify examples of phrasal verbs in context
- Discuss how phrasal verbs functions in sentences related to traditional fashion
- Complete exercises identifying phrasal verbs in provided texts
- Compare correct and incorrect usage and discuss the difference

How does the correct use of phrasal verbs make our sentences about traditional fashion clearer?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 146
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet
- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 150

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Listening and Speaking

Listening to respond - Practice

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Apply listening to respond skills in guided oral activities on traditional fashion
- Use appropriate language and expression when practising listening to respond
- Show confidence when participating in oral tasks about traditional fashion

The learner is guided to:
- In pairs, practise listening to respond in role-play situations related to traditional fashion
- Give and receive structured feedback on peers' oral performance
- Record an oral activity and review for correct use of listening to respond
- Reflect on the importance of listening to respond in daily communication

What skills make listening to respond more effective when discussing traditional fashion?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 143
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Reading

Comprehension - Extended response

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Make inferences and draw conclusions from a text on comprehension
- Summarise and evaluate key information from the text in own words
- Value critical reading as a means of forming informed views about traditional fashion

The learner is guided to:
- Re-read the text and make inferences beyond the literal meaning
- Summarise the text in own words retaining the original meaning
- Evaluate the author's message and intent in the text
- Find more texts on comprehension from books or the Internet and compare ideas

How does reading critically about comprehension deepen our understanding of traditional fashion?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 144
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Reading

Class reader - Literary appreciation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Read and respond to a literary text (class reader) related to traditional fashion
- Identify literary features such as characters, theme, mood and structure
- Appreciate literature as a reflection of real-life values and experiences

The learner is guided to:
- Read the class reader and identify key literary elements and characters
- Discuss themes, moral lessons and how events relate to real life in traditional fashion
- Dramatise or role-play selected parts of the literary text
- Respond creatively through discussion, drawing or short written response

What lessons about traditional fashion can we draw from the class reader?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 148
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Writing
Listening and Speaking

Dialogues - Drafting
Listening comprehension - Introduction

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Write a first draft of dialogues applying the correct structure and features
- Use appropriate vocabulary, tone and language in the draft
- Show creativity and personal expression in the written draft

The learner is guided to:
- Write a first draft of dialogues using the plan created earlier
- Follow the required structure and features for dialogues
- Share the draft with a peer and receive initial feedback
- Revise the draft based on peer feedback and improve the content

How does drafting and peer review help us improve our dialogues about traditional fashion?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 150
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet
- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 153

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

LAND TRAVEL

Reading

Intensive reading - Comprehension

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Read and comprehend a text on intensive reading in the context of land travel
- Identify main ideas, supporting details and key vocabulary from the text
- Appreciate reading as a tool for lifelong learning about land travel

The learner is guided to:
- Skim and scan a text on intensive reading and predict its content from the title
- Read the text carefully and answer comprehension questions
- Identify the main idea, key details and unfamiliar vocabulary
- Discuss what was learnt from the text and relate it to real-life experiences

What can we learn from reading texts on intensive reading about land travel?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 154
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Grammar in Use

Simple sentences - Identification

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify simple sentences in oral and written texts on land travel
- Explain the function and rules of simple sentences in sentences
- Recognise the importance of using simple sentences correctly in communication

The learner is guided to:
- Read sentences and identify examples of simple sentences in context
- Discuss how simple sentences functions in sentences related to land travel
- Complete exercises identifying simple sentences in provided texts
- Compare correct and incorrect usage and discuss the difference

How does the correct use of simple sentences make our sentences about land travel clearer?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 157
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Writing
Listening and Speaking

Narrative compositions - Introduction
Listening comprehension - Practice

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify the features and format of narrative compositions
- Plan a piece of narrative compositions using an outline or brainstorming activity
- Appreciate the importance of planning before writing narrative compositions

The learner is guided to:
- Study model examples of narrative compositions and identify key features and structure
- Brainstorm ideas for a writing task on land travel and create a plan
- Discuss the structure and features of narrative compositions with peers
- Share plans with the class and note suggestions for improvement

How does planning help us write better narrative compositions about land travel?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 163
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- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
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- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 153

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Reading

Intensive reading - Extended response

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Make inferences and draw conclusions from a text on intensive reading
- Summarise and evaluate key information from the text in own words
- Value critical reading as a means of forming informed views about land travel

The learner is guided to:
- Re-read the text and make inferences beyond the literal meaning
- Summarise the text in own words retaining the original meaning
- Evaluate the author's message and intent in the text
- Find more texts on intensive reading from books or the Internet and compare ideas

How does reading critically about intensive reading deepen our understanding of land travel?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 154
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- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Reading

Praise songs - Literary appreciation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Read and respond to a literary text (praise songs) related to land travel
- Identify literary features such as characters, theme, mood and structure
- Appreciate literature as a reflection of real-life values and experiences

The learner is guided to:
- Read the praise songs and identify key literary elements and characters
- Discuss themes, moral lessons and how events relate to real life in land travel
- Dramatise or role-play selected parts of the literary text
- Respond creatively through discussion, drawing or short written response

What lessons about land travel can we draw from the praise songs?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 160
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- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Writing

Narrative compositions - Drafting

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Write a first draft of narrative compositions applying the correct structure and features
- Use appropriate vocabulary, tone and language in the draft
- Show creativity and personal expression in the written draft

The learner is guided to:
- Write a first draft of narrative compositions using the plan created earlier
- Follow the required structure and features for narrative compositions
- Share the draft with a peer and receive initial feedback
- Revise the draft based on peer feedback and improve the content

How does drafting and peer review help us improve our narrative compositions about land travel?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 163
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- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

SPORTS – OUTDOOR GAMES

Listening and Speaking
Reading

Pronunciation - Introduction
Summarising - Comprehension

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify key features of pronunciation in texts related to sports – outdoor games
- Listen attentively and respond appropriately to pronunciation
- Appreciate the value of pronunciation in effective communication

The learner is guided to:
- Listen to audio/recorded examples of pronunciation provided by the teacher
- Discuss the key features of pronunciation with a partner
- Respond to questions based on the listening text on sports – outdoor games
- Share observations with the class and display key expressions on a chart

How does pronunciation help us communicate more effectively about sports – outdoor games?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 165
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- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet
- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 167

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Grammar in Use

Subject-verb agreement - Identification

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify subject-verb agreement in oral and written texts on sports – outdoor games
- Explain the function and rules of subject-verb agreement in sentences
- Recognise the importance of using subject-verb agreement correctly in communication

The learner is guided to:
- Read sentences and identify examples of subject-verb agreement in context
- Discuss how subject-verb agreement functions in sentences related to sports – outdoor games
- Complete exercises identifying subject-verb agreement in provided texts
- Compare correct and incorrect usage and discuss the difference

How does the correct use of subject-verb agreement make our sentences about sports – outdoor games clearer?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 170
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- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Writing

Descriptive writing - Introduction

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify the features and format of descriptive writing
- Plan a piece of descriptive writing using an outline or brainstorming activity
- Appreciate the importance of planning before writing descriptive writing

The learner is guided to:
- Study model examples of descriptive writing and identify key features and structure
- Brainstorm ideas for a writing task on sports – outdoor games and create a plan
- Discuss the structure and features of descriptive writing with peers
- Share plans with the class and note suggestions for improvement

How does planning help us write better descriptive writing about sports – outdoor games?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 175
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Listening and Speaking
Reading

Pronunciation - Practice
Summarising - Extended response

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Apply pronunciation skills in guided oral activities on sports – outdoor games
- Use appropriate language and expression when practising pronunciation
- Show confidence when participating in oral tasks about sports – outdoor games

The learner is guided to:
- In pairs, practise pronunciation in role-play situations related to sports – outdoor games
- Give and receive structured feedback on peers' oral performance
- Record an oral activity and review for correct use of pronunciation
- Reflect on the importance of pronunciation in daily communication

What skills make pronunciation more effective when discussing sports – outdoor games?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 165
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet
- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 167

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Reading

Class reader - Literary appreciation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Read and respond to a literary text (class reader) related to sports – outdoor games
- Identify literary features such as characters, theme, mood and structure
- Appreciate literature as a reflection of real-life values and experiences

The learner is guided to:
- Read the class reader and identify key literary elements and characters
- Discuss themes, moral lessons and how events relate to real life in sports – outdoor games
- Dramatise or role-play selected parts of the literary text
- Respond creatively through discussion, drawing or short written response

What lessons about sports – outdoor games can we draw from the class reader?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 172
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Writing

Descriptive writing - Drafting

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Write a first draft of descriptive writing applying the correct structure and features
- Use appropriate vocabulary, tone and language in the draft
- Show creativity and personal expression in the written draft

The learner is guided to:
- Write a first draft of descriptive writing using the plan created earlier
- Follow the required structure and features for descriptive writing
- Share the draft with a peer and receive initial feedback
- Revise the draft based on peer feedback and improve the content

How does drafting and peer review help us improve our descriptive writing about sports – outdoor games?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 175
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

TOURIST ATTRACTION SITES – KENYA

Listening and Speaking

Oral reports - Introduction

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify key features of oral reports in texts related to tourist attraction sites – kenya
- Listen attentively and respond appropriately to oral reports
- Appreciate the value of oral reports in effective communication

The learner is guided to:
- Listen to audio/recorded examples of oral reports provided by the teacher
- Discuss the key features of oral reports with a partner
- Respond to questions based on the listening text on tourist attraction sites – kenya
- Share observations with the class and display key expressions on a chart

How does oral reports help us communicate more effectively about tourist attraction sites – kenya?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 179
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Reading
Grammar in Use

Reading fluency - Comprehension
Affirmative and negative sentences - Identification

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Read and comprehend a text on reading fluency in the context of tourist attraction sites – kenya
- Identify main ideas, supporting details and key vocabulary from the text
- Appreciate reading as a tool for lifelong learning about tourist attraction sites – kenya

The learner is guided to:
- Skim and scan a text on reading fluency and predict its content from the title
- Read the text carefully and answer comprehension questions
- Identify the main idea, key details and unfamiliar vocabulary
- Discuss what was learnt from the text and relate it to real-life experiences

What can we learn from reading texts on reading fluency about tourist attraction sites – kenya?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 181
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet
- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 184

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Writing

Notices and posters - Introduction

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify the features and format of notices and posters
- Plan a piece of notices and posters using an outline or brainstorming activity
- Appreciate the importance of planning before writing notices and posters

The learner is guided to:
- Study model examples of notices and posters and identify key features and structure
- Brainstorm ideas for a writing task on tourist attraction sites – kenya and create a plan
- Discuss the structure and features of notices and posters with peers
- Share plans with the class and note suggestions for improvement

How does planning help us write better notices and posters about tourist attraction sites – kenya?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 190
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Listening and Speaking

Oral reports - Practice

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Apply oral reports skills in guided oral activities on tourist attraction sites – kenya
- Use appropriate language and expression when practising oral reports
- Show confidence when participating in oral tasks about tourist attraction sites – kenya

The learner is guided to:
- In pairs, practise oral reports in role-play situations related to tourist attraction sites – kenya
- Give and receive structured feedback on peers' oral performance
- Record an oral activity and review for correct use of oral reports
- Reflect on the importance of oral reports in daily communication

What skills make oral reports more effective when discussing tourist attraction sites – kenya?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 179
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Reading
Grammar in Use

Reading fluency - Extended response
Affirmative and negative sentences - Application

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Make inferences and draw conclusions from a text on reading fluency
- Summarise and evaluate key information from the text in own words
- Value critical reading as a means of forming informed views about tourist attraction sites – kenya

The learner is guided to:
- Re-read the text and make inferences beyond the literal meaning
- Summarise the text in own words retaining the original meaning
- Evaluate the author's message and intent in the text
- Find more texts on reading fluency from books or the Internet and compare ideas

How does reading critically about reading fluency deepen our understanding of tourist attraction sites – kenya?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 181
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet
- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 184

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Reading

Poem - Literary appreciation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Read and respond to a literary text (poem) related to tourist attraction sites – kenya
- Identify literary features such as characters, theme, mood and structure
- Appreciate literature as a reflection of real-life values and experiences

The learner is guided to:
- Read the poem and identify key literary elements and characters
- Discuss themes, moral lessons and how events relate to real life in tourist attraction sites – kenya
- Dramatise or role-play selected parts of the literary text
- Respond creatively through discussion, drawing or short written response

What lessons about tourist attraction sites – kenya can we draw from the poem?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 186
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Writing

Notices and posters - Drafting

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Write a first draft of notices and posters applying the correct structure and features
- Use appropriate vocabulary, tone and language in the draft
- Show creativity and personal expression in the written draft

The learner is guided to:
- Write a first draft of notices and posters using the plan created earlier
- Follow the required structure and features for notices and posters
- Share the draft with a peer and receive initial feedback
- Revise the draft based on peer feedback and improve the content

How does drafting and peer review help us improve our notices and posters about tourist attraction sites – kenya?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 190
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists