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Oral Literature
Oral Literature

Short Forms- Introduction and Types
Short Forms- Features and Functions (Part 1)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Describe types of short forms of oral literature
- Identify proverbs, riddles, wise sayings, tongue twisters
- Appreciate the brevity and impact of short forms

The learner is guided to:
- Brainstorm on types of short forms of oral literature
- Watch performances of different forms
- Discuss meanings and features of each type

What are short forms of oral literature?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Video recordings
- Digital devices
- Sample short forms
- Sample proverbs and riddles
- Feature analysis charts
- Presentation materials

- Type identification - Observation - Oral discussions - Written notes

Oral Literature
Poetry
Poetry
Poetry

Short Forms- Features and Functions (Part 2)
Short Forms- Composition and Performance
Short Forms- Portfolio Development
Appreciation of Poetry- Sound Patterns: Onomatopoeia
Appreciation of Poetry- Sound Patterns: Idiophones
Appreciation of Poetry- Sound Patterns: Rhyme

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Analyse features of wise sayings, tongue twisters, jokes, and puns
- Discuss their functions in society
- Appreciate their entertainment and educational value

The learner is guided to:
- Discuss meanings and features of wise sayings, tongue twisters, jokes, and puns
- Brainstorm on their functions
- Share findings with peers

What roles do these short forms play in society?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Sample short forms
- Analysis materials
- Discussion guides
- Writing materials
- Performance space
- Recording devices
- Portfolio materials
- Compiled short forms
- Reflection journals
- Sample poems
- Digital devices
- Sound pattern charts
- Audio/video recordings
- Rhyme scheme charts
- Analysis tools

- Feature identification - Function analysis - Oral discussions - Written summaries

Poetry
Fiction and Non-Fiction
Fiction and Non-Fiction

Appreciation of Poetry- Sound Patterns Review
Fiction: Play from Kenya- Structure
Fiction: Play from Kenya- Features of a Play

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Synthesise understanding of sound patterns
- Relate sound patterns to subject matter
- Value sound patterns for enjoyment of poetry

The learner is guided to:
- Discuss how sound patterns relate to subject matter
- Review significance of all sound patterns
- Share insights on poetry enjoyment

How do sound patterns promote enjoyment of poetry?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Review materials
- Sample poems
- Discussion guides
- Sample plays
- Digital devices
- Structure charts
- Set play
- Video recordings
- Feature analysis charts

- Comprehensive review - Discussion participation - Written summaries - Self-reflection

Fiction and Non-Fiction

Fiction: Play from Kenya- Elements (Part 1)
Fiction: Play from Kenya- Elements (Part 2)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify exposition and introduction of characters
- Understand inciting incident
- Appreciate dramatic elements

The learner is guided to:
- Read or watch a play
- Identify exposition, characters, setting, and inciting incident
- Discuss these elements with peers

How do plays introduce their stories?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Set play
- Element identification guides
- Discussion materials
- Plot analysis tools
- Note-taking materials

- Element identification - Discussion participation - Written analysis - Oral presentations

Fiction and Non-Fiction

Fiction: Play from Kenya- Importance
Fiction: Play from Kenya- Review and Reading Session
Non-Fiction: Autobiography- Structure

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Discuss the importance of plays in society
- Relate plays to contemporary issues
- Acknowledge the value of plays for literary appreciation

The learner is guided to:
- Summarise the importance of plays in society
- Discuss themes like environmental education and climate change in plays
- Make presentations on the significance of plays

Why is the play important in studying literature?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Set play
- Discussion guides
- Presentation materials
- Various plays
- Review materials
- Reading logs
- Sample autobiographies
- Digital devices
- Graphic organisers

- Discussion quality - Presentations - Written summaries - Assessment rubrics

Fiction and Non-Fiction
Oral Literature
Oral Literature

Non-Fiction: Autobiography- Content Analysis
Non-Fiction: Autobiography- Relating to Real Life
Songs/Oral Poetry- Form and Structure
Songs/Oral Poetry- Features of Lullabies and Play Songs

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Discuss the content of an autobiography
- Identify key life events and experiences
- Value autobiographies for understanding life journeys

The learner is guided to:
- Conduct a reading session to read an autobiography
- Brainstorm and discuss the content
- Write a synopsis of the content

Why do people write autobiographies?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Sample autobiographies
- Reading materials
- Synopsis writing guides
- Discussion guides
- Reflection journals
- Audio recordings
- Digital devices
- Charts
- Teacher's Guide
- Audio-visual resources

- Content analysis - Discussion quality - Synopsis assessment - Peer review

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Oral Literature
Oral Literature
Poetry
Poetry
Poetry

Songs/Oral Poetry- Functions
Songs/Oral Poetry- Performance
Appreciation of Poetry- Repetition
Appreciation of Poetry- Refrain
Appreciation of Poetry- Chorus

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Analyse the functions of play songs and lullabies for literary analysis
- Perform lullabies and play songs for literary appreciation
- Appreciate the role of songs in oral tradition

The learner is guided to:
- Brainstorm on the functions of play songs and lullabies
- Team up to perform lullabies and play songs using appropriate verbal and non-verbal cues
- Organise the songs presented in the class portfolio for peer review

How do play songs help in social cohesion in the society?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Audio recordings
- Class portfolio
- Digital devices
- Teacher's Guide
- Audio-visual resources
- Poetry books
- Charts
- School magazine

- Performance assessment - Peer assessment - Portfolio assessment - Observation

Poetry
Fiction and Non-Fiction
Fiction and Non-Fiction
Fiction and Non-Fiction

Appreciation of Poetry- Composing with Rhythm
Anthology of Short Stories- Features
Anthology of Short Stories- History
Anthology of Short Stories- Culture

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Compose a poem with repetition, refrain or a chorus
- Apply rhythmic elements in poetry writing
- Acknowledge the importance of poetry for lifelong learning

The learner is guided to:
- Compose a poem with repetition, refrain or a chorus
- Team up to publish their poems in the school magazine
- Share and review each other's compositions

How does rhythm promote enjoyment in the recitation of a poem?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Poetry books
- School magazine
- Digital devices
- Teacher's Guide
- Anthology of short stories
- Charts

- Creative writing assessment - Peer assessment - Portfolio assessment - Publication assessment

Fiction and Non-Fiction

Anthology of Short Stories- Reading and Collection
Anthology of Short Stories- Plot and Setting

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Read and collect short stories for literary appreciation
- Organise short stories in a portfolio
- Appreciate how history and culture have shaped the short story as a form of fiction

The learner is guided to:
- Team up to collect short stories and organise them in a class portfolio
- Conduct a reading session on the short stories collected and review with peers
- Share findings from reading sessions

How has history and culture influenced the short story?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Anthology of short stories
- Class portfolio
- Digital devices
- Teacher's Guide
- Charts
- Manilla papers

- Portfolio assessment - Reading assessment - Peer assessment - Observation

Fiction and Non-Fiction

Anthology of Short Stories- Character and Characterisation
Anthology of Short Stories- Lessons
Autobiography- Structure

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Analyse the characters and their traits for literary analysis
- Identify relationships between characters
- Appreciate the value of the short story for lifelong learning

The learner is guided to:
- Identify the characters in the short story and their traits
- Practise hot seating for various characters
- Link the characters to real life and draw lessons

How do characters in short stories reflect our society?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Anthology of short stories
- Charts
- Digital devices
- Teacher's Guide
- Autobiographies

- Hot seating assessment - Oral presentations - Group discussions - Peer assessment

Fiction and Non-Fiction
Oral Literature
Oral Literature

Autobiography- Content
Performance in Oral Literature- Features
Performance in Oral Literature- Qualities of a Good Storyteller

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Discuss the content of an autobiography for literary appreciation
- Relate the content of an autobiography to real life
- Acknowledge the value of writing for personal growth

The learner is guided to:
- Conduct a reading session to read an autobiography
- Brainstorm and discuss the content of the autobiography
- Work jointly to write a synopsis of the content of the autobiography and share for peer review
- Team up to relate the content of the autobiography to real life

Why do people write autobiographies?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Autobiographies
- Digital devices
- Class portfolio
- Teacher's Guide
- Audio-visual resources
- Charts

- Synopsis assessment - Peer assessment - Group discussions - Checklists

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Oral Literature
Oral Literature

Performance in Oral Literature- Techniques
Performance in Oral Literature- Practical Performance

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Evaluate performance techniques in oral literature for critical analysis
- Apply performance techniques in oral literature
- Acknowledge the place of performance in oral literature for lifelong learning

The learner is guided to:
- Watch the performance of any of the forms of oral literature and identify performance techniques applied
- Perform an oral literature piece using the performance techniques
- Review each other's performance for creativity and correctness

How does performance affect the subject matter in oral literature?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Audio-visual resources
- Digital devices
- Teacher's Guide
- Recording devices

- Performance assessment - Peer assessment - Observation - Checklists

Poetry

Appreciation of Poetry- Persona
Appreciation of Poetry- Subject Matter
Appreciation of Poetry- Themes in Poems from Kenya

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify the persona in a poem for comprehension
- Describe the subject matter in poems for literary analysis
- Acknowledge the importance of subject matter for literary appreciation

The learner is guided to:
- Distinguish between a poet and a persona
- Identify the persona in the poem
- Brainstorm on the term 'subject matter' in poetry and share with peers

How do themes in poems capture our shared experiences?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Poetry books
- Digital devices
- Charts
- Teacher's Guide

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment

Poetry
Fiction and Non-Fiction

Appreciation of Poetry- Significance of Subject Matter
Appreciation of Poetry- Reading Log and Sessions
Anthology of Short Stories- Plot and Setting

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Discuss the significance of subject matter in poems
- Analyse themes in a variety of poems for literary appreciation
- Acknowledge the importance of subject matter for literary appreciation

The learner is guided to:
- Discuss the significance of the subject matter in poems
- Conduct poetry sessions as a class to read varied poems
- Prepare a reading log on poems read and identify the subject matter and themes from the poems

How do themes in poems capture our shared experiences?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Poetry books
- Reading logs
- Digital devices
- Teacher's Guide
- Class portfolio
- Anthology of short stories
- Charts
- Manilla papers

- Reading log assessment - Oral questions - Group discussions - Peer assessment

Fiction and Non-Fiction

Anthology of Short Stories- Character and Characterisation
Anthology of Short Stories- Character Relationships

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Analyse the characters and their traits for literary analysis
- Identify relationships between characters
- Appreciate the value of the short story for lifelong learning

The learner is guided to:
- Identify the characters in the short story and their traits
- Practise hot seating for various characters
- Link the characters to real life and draw lessons

How do characters in short stories reflect our society?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Anthology of short stories
- Charts
- Digital devices
- Teacher's Guide

- Hot seating assessment - Oral presentations - Group discussions - Peer assessment

Fiction and Non-Fiction

Anthology of Short Stories- Themes and Lessons
Anthology of Short Stories- Language and Style
Autobiography- Language and Style

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify themes in short stories
- Extract moral lessons from short stories
- Appreciate the value of the short story for lifelong learning

The learner is guided to:
- Pick out the moral lessons from the short story
- Discuss themes in the short stories
- Relate lessons to real life experiences

Why should we pick moral lessons from short stories?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Anthology of short stories
- Digital devices
- Teacher's Guide
- Charts
- Autobiographies

- Oral questions - Group discussions - Written questions - Peer assessment

Fiction and Non-Fiction
Oral Literature
Oral Literature

Autobiography- History and Culture
Songs/Oral Poetry- Form of Initiation Songs
Songs/Oral Poetry- Subject Matter and Functions

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Analyse the influence of history and culture on autobiography
- Relate autobiography to real life experiences
- Acknowledge the significance of language and style in autobiographies for lifelong learning

The learner is guided to:
- Make notes on the language and style in the autobiography
- Share their work for peer review
- Discusses the influence that history and culture have had on the autobiography

How do language and style enhance the presentation of an autobiography?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Autobiographies
- Class portfolio
- Digital devices
- Teacher's Guide
- Audio recordings
- Charts
- Audio-visual resources

- Portfolio assessment - Peer assessment - Group discussions - Checklists

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Oral Literature
Poetry

Songs/Oral Poetry- Performance of Initiation Songs
Appreciation of Poetry- Imagery

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Perform an initiation song for effective communication
- Use verbal and non-verbal cues in performance
- Acknowledge the significance of initiation songs in promoting culture

The learner is guided to:
- Collaborate to perform an initiation song
- Review each other's performances
- Record their performances or perform the initiation song to the rest of the school

How do the initiation songs propagate promotion of culture?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Audio-visual resources
- Recording devices
- Teacher's Guide
- Poetry books
- Digital devices
- Charts

- Performance assessment - Peer assessment - Video assessment - Checklists

Poetry

Appreciation of Poetry- Simile
Appreciation of Poetry- Metaphor
Appreciation of Poetry- Composing with Imagery

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify and analyse similes in poetry
- Discuss the significance of similes in poems
- Acknowledge the importance of imagery for literary appreciation

The learner is guided to:
- Read a poem and identify similes and metaphors in the poem
- Share their findings with their peers for review
- Discuss the significance of imagery in a given poem

How does the use of imagery promote imagination and creativity in poetry?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Poetry books
- Digital devices
- Teacher's Guide
- Class portfolio

- Oral presentations - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Fiction and Non-Fiction

The Play from Kenya- Performance Preparation
The Play from Kenya- Rehearsals and Blocking
The Play from Kenya- Performance Techniques

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Analyse sections of the play for performance
- Select appropriate scenes for performance
- Appreciate the value of performing plays

The learner is guided to:
- Read sections of the play from Kenya
- Collaborate to select scenes for performance
- Discuss character roles and relationships
- Assign roles for performance

Why is performance important in studying plays?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Play from Kenya
- Digital devices
- Scripts
- Teacher's Guide
- Props
- Costumes
- Performance space
- Audio-visual resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Group discussions - Role allocation assessment

Fiction and Non-Fiction

The Play from Kenya- Final Rehearsal
Literary/Narrative Journalism- Introduction and Features

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Conduct final rehearsals for performance
- Refine performance techniques
- Appreciate the value of performing plays

The learner is guided to:
- Conduct full run-through of selected scenes
- Make adjustments based on feedback
- Perfect timing and coordination
- Prepare for final performance

Why is performance important in studying plays?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Play from Kenya
- Props
- Costumes
- Performance space
- Teacher's Guide
- Newspapers
- Magazines
- Digital devices
- Charts

- Rehearsal assessment - Observation - Peer assessment - Self-assessment

Fiction and Non-Fiction
Oral Literature

Literary/Narrative Journalism- Themes and Techniques
Literary/Narrative Journalism- Writing Practice
Oral Literature Fieldwork- Objectives

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify themes in literary journalism
- Analyse storytelling techniques used
- Appreciate the importance of literary journalism for lifelong learning

The learner is guided to:
- Read literary journalism pieces and identify themes
- Discuss storytelling techniques such as narrative structure, character development, and descriptive language
- Compare literary journalism with fiction
- Share findings with peers

What makes literary journalism different from regular news reporting?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Newspapers
- Magazines
- Digital devices
- Teacher's Guide
- Notebooks
- Class portfolio
- Charts

- Oral presentations - Group discussions - Written analysis - Peer assessment

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Oral Literature
Oral Literature
Oral Literature

Oral Literature Fieldwork- Importance
Oral Literature Fieldwork- Methods of Data Collection
Oral Literature Fieldwork- Requirements and Ethics

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain the importance of fieldwork in oral literature
- Evaluate methods of data collection in fieldwork
- Appreciate the value of fieldwork in research

The learner is guided to:
- Collaborate to summarise the information in a graphic organiser and display in the classroom for peer review
- Collaborate to discuss the value of the fieldwork project
- Make notes on importance of fieldwork

Why is fieldwork important in oral literature?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Charts
- Digital devices
- Teacher's Guide

- Graphic organiser assessment - Oral presentations - Peer assessment - Checklists

Oral Literature

Oral Literature Fieldwork- Preparation
Oral Literature Fieldwork- Execution

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Prepare for fieldwork research
- Develop fieldwork instruments
- Appreciate the value of fieldwork in research

The learner is guided to:
- Team up to prepare for a fieldwork project
- Develop data collection tools
- Plan fieldwork logistics and schedule

Why is fieldwork important in oral literature?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Recording devices
- Notebooks
- Digital devices
- Teacher's Guide

- Preparation assessment - Observation - Instrument review - Checklists

Poetry

Appreciation of Poetry- Tone and Mood
Appreciation of Poetry- Subject Matter
Appreciation of Poetry- Themes

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify the mood and tone in a poem for literary appreciation
- Examine the subject matter in poems for literary analysis
- Acknowledge the significance of subject matter in poems for literary appreciation

The learner is guided to:
- Identify the persona in the poem
- Discuss the tone and mood of the poem and make notes
- Brainstorm on the subject matter in poems and share with peers

Why is it important to study a variety of themes in poetry?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Poetry books
- Digital devices
- Charts
- Teacher's Guide

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment

Poetry
Fiction and Non-Fiction

Appreciation of Poetry- Reading Sessions
Appreciation of Poetry- Reading Log
Anthology of Short Stories- Themes

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Conduct poetry sessions for varied reading
- Maintain a reading log on poems
- Acknowledge the significance of subject matter in poems for literary appreciation

The learner is guided to:
- Conduct poetry sessions as a class to read varied poems
- Prepare a reading log on poems read and identify the subject matter and themes from the poems
- Share their reading logs with peers for peer reviews and recommendations

Why is it important to study a variety of themes in poetry?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Poetry books
- Reading logs
- Class portfolio
- Teacher's Guide
- Anthology of short stories
- Digital devices
- Charts

- Reading log assessment - Portfolio assessment - Peer assessment - Self-assessment

Fiction and Non-Fiction

Anthology of Short Stories- Themes and Real Life
Anthology of Short Stories- Language and Style

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Relate thematic concerns in short stories to values for lifelong learning
- Link themes to real life concerns
- Appreciate the values in short stories for lifelong learning

The learner is guided to:
- Link themes to real life concerns and draw moral lessons
- Discuss how values are depicted from themes in the short story
- Relate the aspects of values depicted in the short story to real life

Why do we study short stories in literature?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Anthology of short stories
- Digital devices
- Teacher's Guide
- Charts

- Oral presentations - Group discussions - Written questions - Peer assessment

Fiction and Non-Fiction

Anthology of Short Stories- Values
Anthology of Short Stories- Comprehensive Analysis
Literary/Narrative Journalism- Structure and Language
Literary/Narrative Journalism- Themes and Values
Literary/Narrative Journalism- Writing and Publishing

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Discuss values depicted in short stories
- Relate values to real life experiences
- Appreciate the values in short stories for lifelong learning

The learner is guided to:
- Discuss how values are depicted from themes in the short story
- Relate the aspects of values depicted in the short story to real life
- Make presentations on values identified

Why do we study short stories in literature?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Anthology of short stories
- Digital devices
- Teacher's Guide
- Charts
- Newspapers
- Magazines
- Class portfolio

- Oral presentations - Group discussions - Peer assessment - Observation