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Literature in English
Grade 10 2026
TERM III
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WK LSN STRAND SUB-STRAND LESSON LEARNING OUTCOMES LEARNING EXPERIENCES KEY INQUIRY QUESTIONS LEARNING RESOURCES ASSESSMENT METHODS REFLECTION
1 3
6

Oral Literature
Oral Literature
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:
- Describe the structure and features of play songs and lullabies for literary appreciation
- Analyse the functions of play songs and lullabies for literary analysis
- Appreciate the role of songs in oral tradition
The learner is guided to:
- Brainstorm on the play songs and lullabies that they have heard or sang in the past and present in class
- Collaborate to discuss the structure and features of play songs and share with peers
- Collaborate to discuss the structure and features lullabies and share with peers
How do play songs help in social cohesion in the society?
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Audio recordings
- Digital devices
- Charts
- Teacher's Guide
- Audio-visual resources
- Observation - Oral questions - Group discussions - Peer assessment
1 4
Oral Literature
Poetry
Poetry
Songs/Oral Poetry- Functions
Songs/Oral Poetry- Performance
Appreciation of Poetry- Repetition
Appreciation of Poetry- Refrain
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
- Performance assessment - Peer assessment - Portfolio assessment - Observation
1 5
Poetry
Fiction and Non-Fiction
Appreciation of Poetry- Chorus
Appreciation of Poetry- Composing with Rhythm
Anthology of Short Stories- Features
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
2 1
Fiction and Non-Fiction
Anthology of Short Stories- History
Anthology of Short Stories- Culture
Anthology of Short Stories- Reading and Collection
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Relate aspects of history to the short story for critical analysis
- Identify elements of history from the short stories
- Appreciate how history and culture have shaped the short story as a form of fiction
The learner is guided to:
- Team up to identify elements of history from 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
- Digital devices
- Charts
- Teacher's Guide
- Class portfolio
- Graphic organiser assessment - Group discussions - Peer assessment - Checklists
2 2
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
2 3
Fiction and Non-Fiction
Anthology of Short Stories- Lessons
Autobiography- Structure
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
- Graphic organiser assessment - Oral questions - Group discussions - Checklists
2 4
Fiction and Non-Fiction
Oral Literature
Autobiography- Content
Performance in Oral Literature- Features
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
2 5
7

Oral Literature
Oral Literature
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:
- Discuss qualities of a good story teller for literary appreciation
- Evaluate performance techniques in oral literature for critical analysis
- Acknowledge the place of performance in oral literature for lifelong learning
The learner is guided to:
- Make notes on the qualities of a good story teller
- Watch the performance of any of the forms of oral literature and identify performance techniques applied
- Discuss and share findings with peers
How does performance affect the subject matter in oral literature?
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Audio-visual resources
- Digital devices
- Teacher's Guide
- Oral presentations - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists
3 1
Oral Literature
Poetry
Poetry
Performance in Oral Literature- Practical Performance
Appreciation of Poetry- Persona
Appreciation of Poetry- Subject Matter
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
3 2
Poetry
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:
- Analyse the themes in poems for literary appreciation
- Discuss various themes in Kenyan poetry
- Acknowledge the importance of subject matter for literary appreciation
The learner is guided to:
- Search a variety of poems on different themes and discuss them in class with peers
- Recite poems on the environment and analyse their themes
- Share findings with peers
How do themes in poems capture our shared experiences?
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Poetry books
- Digital devices
- Teacher's Guide
- Reading logs
- Recitation assessment - Oral presentations - Group discussions - Peer assessment
3 3
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
3 4
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
3 5
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
4 1
Fiction and Non-Fiction
Oral Literature
Autobiography- Language and Style
Autobiography- History and Culture
Songs/Oral Poetry- Form of Initiation Songs
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
- Audio recordings
- Charts
- Oral presentations - Written questions - Peer assessment - Observation
4 2
8

Oral Literature
Oral Literature
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:
- Analyse the subject matter and functions of a given initiation song
- Discuss values depicted in initiation songs
- Acknowledge the significance of initiation songs in promoting culture
The learner is guided to:
- Read a given initiation song and collaborate to discuss its subject matter
- Discuss the values depicted in the initiation songs
- Make notes on functions of initiation songs
How do the initiation songs propagate promotion of culture?
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Audio-visual resources
- Digital devices
- Teacher's Guide
- Recording devices
- Oral presentations - Written questions - Group discussions - Peer assessment
4 3
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
4 4
Poetry
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 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
- Matching exercise assessment - Poem composition assessment - Peer assessment - Portfolio assessment
4 5
Fiction and Non-Fiction
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:
- 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
- Observation - Oral questions - Group discussions - Role allocation assessment
5

MIDTERM EXAMS &BREAK

6 1
Fiction and Non-Fiction
The Play from Kenya- Performance Techniques
The Play from Kenya- Final Rehearsal
Literary/Narrative Journalism- Introduction and Features
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
- Newspapers
- Magazines
- Digital devices
- Charts
- Performance technique assessment - Peer assessment - Observation - Checklists
6 2
Fiction and Non-Fiction
Literary/Narrative Journalism- Themes and Techniques
Literary/Narrative Journalism- Writing Practice
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
- Oral presentations - Group discussions - Written analysis - Peer assessment
6 3
9

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
6 4
Oral Literature
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:
- 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
- Oral presentations - Written questions - Group discussions - Peer assessment
6 5
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
7 1
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
7 2
Poetry
Appreciation of Poetry- Reading Sessions
Appreciation of Poetry- Reading Log
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
- Reading log assessment - Portfolio assessment - Peer assessment - Self-assessment
7 3
Fiction and Non-Fiction
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:
- Discuss the themes in short stories for literary appreciation
- Analyse language and style in short stories for critical analysis
- Appreciate the values in short stories for lifelong learning
The learner is guided to:
- Search online or offline for thematic concerns in short stories and share in class
- Read a short story and identify the themes for peer review
- Collaborate to discuss themes in short stories and present their findings for peer review
Why do we study short stories in literature?
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Anthology of short stories
- Digital devices
- Charts
- Teacher's Guide
- Observation - Oral presentations - Group discussions - Peer assessment
7 4
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
7 5
Fiction and Non-Fiction
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:
- 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
- Class portfolio
- Graphic organiser assessment - Oral presentations - Written questions - Peer assessment
8-9

END OF TERM EXAMS AND CLOSING


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