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Poetry
Poetry

Appreciation of Poetry- Repetition
Appreciation of Poetry- Refrain

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify repetition, refrain and the chorus in a poem for critical analysis
- Analyse repetition, refrain and the chorus in a poem for literary appreciation
- Acknowledge the importance of poetry for lifelong learning

The learner is guided to:
- Search online or offline for examples of simple poems with repetition, refrain and chorus and present their findings in class
- Read a poem and identify instances of repetition, refrain and the chorus
- Share findings with peers

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

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

- Observation - Oral questions - Peer assessment - Written questions

Poetry
Fiction and Non-Fiction
Fiction and Non-Fiction

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

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify repetition, refrain and the chorus in a poem for critical analysis
- Analyse repetition, refrain and the chorus in a poem for literary appreciation
- Acknowledge the importance of poetry for lifelong learning

The learner is guided to:
- Collaborate to recite a poem that has repetition, refrain or a chorus
- Discuss the significance of repetition, refrain and chorus in a poem
- Compose a poem with repetition, refrain or a chorus

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

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

- Poem composition assessment - Peer assessment - Creative writing assessment - Checklists

Fiction and Non-Fiction

Anthology of Short Stories- Culture
Anthology of Short Stories- Reading and Collection

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Interpret the elements of culture in the short story for lifelong learning
- Relate aspects of history to the short story for critical analysis
- Appreciate how history and culture have shaped the short story as a form of fiction

The learner is guided to:
- Pick out elements of culture in the short stories
- Summarise findings using graphic organisers
- Relate the events of a short story to the history and culture of the region from where it is derived

How has history and culture influenced the short story?

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

- Graphic organiser assessment - Oral presentations - Group discussions - Peer assessment

Fiction and Non-Fiction

Anthology of Short Stories- Plot and Setting
Anthology of Short Stories- Character and Characterisation
Anthology of Short Stories- Lessons

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify the setting and plot of the short story for literary appreciation
- Analyse the sequence of events in short stories
- Appreciate the value of the short story for lifelong learning

The learner is guided to:
- Read the short story and discuss the setting
- Team up to write down the sequence of events
- Present the sequence of events in the short story on a flow chart in class

How do characters in short stories reflect our society?

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

- Flow chart assessment - Oral presentations - Written questions - Peer assessment

Fiction and Non-Fiction

Autobiography- Structure
Autobiography- Content

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Analyse the structure of a given autobiography for lifelong learning
- Discuss the content of an autobiography for literary appreciation
- Acknowledge the value of writing for personal growth

The learner is guided to:
- Team up to collect varied autobiographies
- Search online or offline for the structure of an autobiography
- Discuss the structure of the autobiography
- Work jointly to summarise the structure of the autobiography on a graphic organiser and display in class

Why do people write autobiographies?

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

- Graphic organiser assessment - Oral presentations - Peer assessment - Observation

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Oral Literature
Oral Literature
Oral Literature

Performance in Oral Literature- Features
Performance in Oral Literature- Qualities of a Good Storyteller
Performance in Oral Literature- Techniques

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify the features of a good performance for information
- Discuss qualities of a good story teller for literary appreciation
- Acknowledge the place of performance in oral literature for lifelong learning

The learner is guided to:
- Watch a performance of various forms of oral literature and brainstorm on the verbal and non-verbal features applied
- Search online or offline sources for features of a good performance and present findings in class
- Brainstorm on the qualities of a good story teller and share with peers

How does performance affect the subject matter in oral literature?

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

- Observation - Oral questions - Group discussions - Peer assessment

Oral Literature
Poetry

Performance in Oral Literature- Practical Performance
Appreciation of Poetry- Persona

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Perform oral literature pieces effectively
- Use verbal and non-verbal cues appropriately
- Acknowledge the place of performance in oral literature for lifelong learning

The learner is guided to:
- Perform an oral literature piece using the performance techniques
- Review each other's performance for creativity and correctness
- Record performances for assessment

How does performance affect the subject matter in oral literature?

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

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

The learner is guided to:
- Read or recite a given poem and describe the subject matter of the poem
- Share findings with peers
- Present the themes brought out in a poem on a flow chart and display for peer review

How do themes in poems capture our shared experiences?

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

- Flow chart assessment - Oral presentations - Peer assessment - Checklists

Poetry
Fiction and Non-Fiction

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:
- Maintain a reading log for poems
- Conduct poetry reading sessions
- Acknowledge the importance of subject matter 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

How do themes in poems capture our shared experiences?

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

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

Fiction and Non-Fiction

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

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- Language and Style
Autobiography- Language and Style

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Analyse language and style in short stories for critical analysis
- Identify stylistic devices used in short stories
- Appreciate the value of the short story for lifelong learning

The learner is guided to:
- Discuss the language used and style in the short story
- Make notes on language and style used in the short story
- Collaborate to summarise themes in a graphic organiser for peer review

Why do we study short stories in literature?

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

- Written questions - Oral presentations - Peer assessment - Checklists

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

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

Poetry
Fiction and Non-Fiction
Fiction and Non-Fiction

Appreciation of Poetry- Composing with Imagery
The Play from Kenya- Performance Preparation
The Play from Kenya- Rehearsals and Blocking

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Compose poems using imagery, similes and metaphors
- Apply figurative language in poetry writing
- Acknowledge the importance of imagery for literary appreciation

The learner is guided to:
- Collaborate and use imagery, similes and metaphors to write a poem on road safety
- Organise their poem in the class portfolio
- Share and review each other's poems

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

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Poetry books
- Class portfolio
- Digital devices
- Teacher's Guide
- Play from Kenya
- Scripts
- Props
- Costumes
- Performance space

- Creative writing assessment - Portfolio assessment - Peer assessment - Self-assessment

Fiction and Non-Fiction

The Play from Kenya- Performance Techniques
The Play from Kenya- Final Rehearsal

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Apply verbal and non-verbal performance techniques
- Use voice projection and expression effectively
- Appreciate the value of performing plays

The learner is guided to:
- Practice voice projection and modulation
- Apply facial expressions and body language
- Work on timing and pacing
- Rehearse with emphasis on dramatic techniques

Why is performance important in studying plays?

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

- Performance technique assessment - Peer assessment - Observation - Checklists

Fiction and Non-Fiction

Literary/Narrative Journalism- Introduction and Features
Literary/Narrative Journalism- Themes and Techniques
Literary/Narrative Journalism- Writing Practice

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Define literary/narrative journalism
- Identify features of literary journalism
- Appreciate the importance of literary journalism for lifelong learning

The learner is guided to:
- Search online or offline for the meaning of literary journalism
- Read samples of literary journalism from newspapers and magazines
- Discuss the features that distinguish literary journalism from other forms
- Make notes on key characteristics

What makes literary journalism different from regular news reporting?

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

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment

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Oral Literature
Oral Literature

Oral Literature Fieldwork- Objectives
Oral Literature Fieldwork- Importance

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain the preparation process for fieldwork
- Formulate the objectives of the fieldwork project
- Appreciate the value of fieldwork in research

The learner is guided to:
- Brainstorm on the significance of field work in oral literature and present their findings
- Team up to prepare for a fieldwork project
- Explore objectives, methods of data collection and ethical considerations in fieldwork

Why is fieldwork important in oral literature?

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

- Observation - Oral questions - Group discussions - Peer assessment

Oral Literature

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

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Evaluate methods of data collection in fieldwork
- Select appropriate data collection methods
- Appreciate the value of fieldwork in research

The learner is guided to:
- Explore objectives, methods of data collection and ethical considerations in fieldwork
- Collaborate to summarise the information in a graphic organiser and display in the classroom for peer review
- Discuss various methods of data collection

Why is fieldwork important in oral literature?

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

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

Oral Literature
Poetry

Oral Literature Fieldwork- Execution
Appreciation of Poetry- Tone and Mood

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Conduct a fieldwork research on short forms for literary appreciation
- Collect data using appropriate methods
- Appreciate the value of fieldwork in research

The learner is guided to:
- Conduct a fieldwork research on short forms as an extended learning activity
- Collect data using appropriate methods
- Document fieldwork experiences

Why is fieldwork important in oral literature?

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

- Fieldwork assessment - Observation - Data collection assessment - Checklists

Poetry

Appreciation of Poetry- Subject Matter
Appreciation of Poetry- Themes
Appreciation of Poetry- Reading Sessions

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

The learner is guided to:
- Read a variety of poems and collaborate to describe the subject matter
- Search a variety of poems on different themes and discuss them in class with peers
- Share findings with peers

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

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

- Oral presentations - Group discussions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Poetry
Fiction and Non-Fiction

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

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Maintain a comprehensive reading log
- Track subject matter and themes in poems
- Acknowledge the significance of subject matter in poems for literary appreciation

The learner is guided to:
- 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
- Make improvements based on feedback

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

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

- Reading log assessment - Self-assessment - Peer assessment - Observation

Fiction and Non-Fiction

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

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- Comprehensive Analysis
Literary/Narrative Journalism- Structure and Language

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Conduct comprehensive analysis of short stories
- Synthesise themes, language, style and values
- Appreciate the values in short stories for lifelong learning

The learner is guided to:
- Collaborate to summarise themes in a graphic organiser for peer review
- Discuss how values are depicted from themes in the short story
- Make comprehensive presentations on short stories

Why do we study short stories in literature?

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

- Graphic organiser assessment - Oral presentations - Written questions - Peer assessment

Fiction and Non-Fiction

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 the themes in literary journalism for literary analysis
- Explore the influence of values in literary journalism for lifelong learning
- Appreciate the importance of literary journalism for lifelong learning

The learner is guided to:
- Write a story based on a true account
- Share with peers how values are infused in their story
- Collaborate to peer review the story for the appropriateness and creativity

How can literary journalism promote lifelong learning?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Newspapers
- Magazines
- Class portfolio
- Teacher's Guide

- Creative writing assessment - Peer assessment - Portfolio assessment - Checklists