NATURAL RESOURCES – FORESTS

Listening and Speaking

Listening for details - Introduction

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify key features of listening for details in texts related to natural resources – forests
- Listen attentively and respond appropriately to listening for details
- Appreciate the value of listening for details in effective communication

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

How does listening for details help us communicate more effectively about natural resources – forests?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 77
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

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

Reading

Visuals - Comprehension

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

The learner is guided to:
- Skim and scan a text on visuals 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 visuals about natural resources – forests?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 80
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

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

Reading

Visuals - Comprehension

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

The learner is guided to:
- Skim and scan a text on visuals 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 visuals about natural resources – forests?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 80
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

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

Grammar in Use

Personal and possessive pronouns - Identification

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify personal and possessive pronouns in oral and written texts on natural resources – forests
- Explain the function and rules of personal and possessive pronouns in sentences
- Recognise the importance of using personal and possessive pronouns correctly in communication

The learner is guided to:
- Read sentences and identify examples of personal and possessive pronouns in context
- Discuss how personal and possessive pronouns functions in sentences related to natural resources – forests
- Complete exercises identifying personal and possessive pronouns in provided texts
- Compare correct and incorrect usage and discuss the difference

How does the correct use of personal and possessive pronouns make our sentences about natural resources – forests clearer?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 84
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- 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 natural resources – forests 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 natural resources – forests?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 91
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

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

Reading

Visuals - Extended response

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

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 visuals from books or the Internet and compare ideas

How does reading critically about visuals deepen our understanding of natural resources – forests?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 80
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

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

Reading

Visuals - Extended response

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

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 visuals from books or the Internet and compare ideas

How does reading critically about visuals deepen our understanding of natural resources – forests?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 80
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

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

Reading

Characters in class readers - Literary appreciation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Read and respond to a literary text (characters in class readers) related to natural resources – forests
- 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 characters in class readers and identify key literary elements and characters
- Discuss themes, moral lessons and how events relate to real life in natural resources – forests
- Dramatise or role-play selected parts of the literary text
- Respond creatively through discussion, drawing or short written response

What lessons about natural resources – forests can we draw from the characters in class readers?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 88
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

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

Reading

Characters in class readers - Literary appreciation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Read and respond to a literary text (characters in class readers) related to natural resources – forests
- 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 characters in class readers and identify key literary elements and characters
- Discuss themes, moral lessons and how events relate to real life in natural resources – forests
- Dramatise or role-play selected parts of the literary text
- Respond creatively through discussion, drawing or short written response

What lessons about natural resources – forests can we draw from the characters in class readers?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 88
- 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 natural resources – forests?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 91
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

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