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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

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

Anthology of Short Stories- Lessons
Autobiography- Structure
Autobiography- Content

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Extract moral lessons from short stories
- Relate short stories to real life experiences
- Appreciate the value of the short story for lifelong learning

The learner is guided to:
- Collaborate to present a summary of the characters and their relationship with others in a graphic organiser and display it in the classroom
- Pick out the moral lessons from the short story
- Relate lessons to real life

Why should we pick moral lessons from short stories?

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

- Graphic organiser assessment - Oral questions - Group discussions - Checklists

7

Oral Literature
Oral Literature

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:
- 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

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

Appreciation of Poetry- Significance of Subject Matter
Appreciation of Poetry- Reading Log and Sessions

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

- Reading log assessment - Oral questions - 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- Character Relationships

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

Anthology of Short Stories- Themes and Lessons
Anthology of Short Stories- 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

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

Fiction and Non-Fiction

Autobiography- Language and Style
Autobiography- History and Culture

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify the stylistic devices in an autobiography for literary analysis
- Discuss the language and style in the autobiography for literary analysis
- Acknowledge the significance of language and style in autobiographies for lifelong learning

The learner is guided to:
- Read an autobiography
- Team up to identify stylistic devices used
- Identify the point of view used in narration in the autobiography
- Discuss the language and style in the autobiography

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

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

- Oral presentations - Written questions - Peer assessment - Observation

8

Oral Literature
Oral Literature
Oral Literature

Songs/Oral Poetry- Form of Initiation Songs
Songs/Oral Poetry- Subject Matter and Functions
Songs/Oral Poetry- Performance of Initiation Songs

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify the features of initiation songs for information
- Analyse the subject matter and functions of a given initiation song
- Acknowledge the significance of initiation songs in promoting culture

The learner is guided to:
- Listen to initiation songs and identify their features
- Search online or offline for features and functions of initiation songs and present their findings
- Read a given initiation song and collaborate to discuss its subject matter

How do the initiation songs propagate promotion of culture?

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

- Observation - Oral questions - Group discussions - Peer assessment

Poetry

Appreciation of Poetry- Imagery
Appreciation of Poetry- Simile

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Describe imagery in a poem for literary analysis
- Analyse imagery in a poem for literary appreciation
- Acknowledge the importance of imagery for literary appreciation

The learner is guided to:
- Search the meaning of 'imagery' from print and non-print sources
- Identify types of imagery in poetry and share with peers
- Team up to prepare a mind map summarising the types of imagery and display in class

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

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

- Mind map assessment - Oral questions - Peer assessment - Observation

Poetry
Fiction and Non-Fiction

Appreciation of Poetry- Metaphor
Appreciation of Poetry- Composing with Imagery
The Play from Kenya- Performance Preparation

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

The learner is guided to:
- Work jointly to match metaphors to their meaning
- Discuss the significance of imagery in a given poem
- Collaborate and use imagery, similes and metaphors to write a poem on road safety

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

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

- Matching exercise assessment - Poem composition assessment - Peer assessment - Portfolio assessment

Fiction and Non-Fiction

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:
- Rehearse selected scenes from the play
- Apply blocking and stage movement
- Appreciate the value of performing plays

The learner is guided to:
- Practice lines and dialogue delivery
- Work on stage blocking and movement
- Collaborate with peers on character interactions
- Use props and costumes appropriately

Why is performance important in studying plays?

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

- Rehearsal assessment - Observation - Peer assessment - Blocking 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 Fieldwork- Importance
Oral Literature Fieldwork- Methods of Data Collection

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- Requirements and Ethics
Oral Literature Fieldwork- Preparation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain ethical considerations in fieldwork
- Identify requirements for conducting fieldwork
- Appreciate the value of fieldwork in research

The learner is guided to:
- Explore objectives, methods of data collection and ethical considerations in fieldwork
- Discuss ethical considerations in conducting fieldwork
- Make notes on fieldwork requirements

Why is fieldwork important in oral literature?

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

- Oral questions - Written questions - Group discussions - Checklists

Oral Literature
Poetry
Poetry

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

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- Themes
Appreciation of Poetry- Reading Sessions

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

The learner is guided to:
- Recite poems on the environment and analyse their themes
- Share findings with peers
- Discuss the significance of the subject matter in poems

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

- Recitation assessment - Oral presentations - Group discussions - Peer assessment

Poetry
Fiction and Non-Fiction
Fiction and Non-Fiction

Appreciation of Poetry- Reading Log
Anthology of Short Stories- Themes
Anthology of Short Stories- Themes and Real Life

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- Language and Style
Anthology of Short Stories- Values

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 in short stories
- Appreciate the values in short stories 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

- Written questions - Graphic organiser assessment - Peer assessment - Checklists

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