Theme: Relationships: Community. Listening and Speaking.

Pronunciations.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify the semi-vowels /j/, /w/ and diphthongs /ai/ and/ei/ in words.
-Pronounce the semi vowels /j/ ,/w/ and diphthongs /ai/ and /ei/ in words for clarity.
-Appreciate the importance of correct pronunciation in communication.

The learner is guided to:
-study words given and identify the semi vowels /j/ and /w/.
-pick out the diphthongs /ai/ and/ei/ from an oral text.
-write down and read out words with the specified semi vowels /j/ ,/w/ and diphthongs /ai/ & /ei/.
-pronounce words with diphthongs /ai/ ,/ei/ and semi vowels /j/ and /w/.

Why should we pronounce sounds accurately?

Audio recordings.
Learner's textbook.
Teacher's Guide.
Digital devices.

Checklists. Assessment rubrics. Oral questions. Pronunciations.

Reading.

Reference Materials: Dictionary, Thesaurus and Encyclopedia.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Outline various types of reference materials and their uses.
-Use the dictionary, thesaurus and subject specific encyclopedia to check the meaning and usage of words.
-Acknowledge the value of reference materials in research.

The learner is guided to:
-search the internet for information about the dictionary, thesaurus and encyclopedia and the purpose of each.
-read a passage from the textbook or newspaper.
-identify unfamiliar words in the passage read.
-look up the meaning of the words in the dictionary.
-look the synonyms of various words using the thesaurus and make correct sentences.

Why do we use reference materials? What is the purpose of the reference materials?

Dictionary.
Thesaurus.
Subject Specific Encyclopedia.
Learner's Textbook.
Lesson notes.

Assessment rubrics. Checklists. Oral questions. Written questions.

Reading.

Reference Materials: Dictionary, Thesaurus and Encyclopedia.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Outline various types of reference materials and their uses.
-Use the dictionary, thesaurus and subject specific encyclopedia to check the meaning and usage of words.
-Acknowledge the value of reference materials in research.

The learner is guided to:
-search the internet for information about the dictionary, thesaurus and encyclopedia and the purpose of each.
-read a passage from the textbook or newspaper.
-identify unfamiliar words in the passage read.
-look up the meaning of the words in the dictionary.
-look the synonyms of various words using the thesaurus and make correct sentences.

Why do we use reference materials? What is the purpose of the reference materials?

Dictionary.
Thesaurus.
Subject Specific Encyclopedia.
Learner's Textbook.
Lesson notes.

Assessment rubrics. Checklists. Oral questions. Written questions.

Grammar in Use.

Order of Adjectives.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify the various types of adjectives in texts.
-Use digital devices to search for examples of various types of adjectives.
-Appreciate the role of order of adjectives in communication for clarity.

The learner is guided to:
-discuss the various types of adjectives.
-identify the opinion,size, shape,age, colour,origin, material, purpose adjectives in texts.
-listen to an audio text and pick out different adjectives.
-search examples of various types of adjectives from the internet and note them down.
-Fill in crossword puzzles featuring different types of adjectives.

How can we use words to create vivid pictures of a person or place?

Learner's Textbook.
Teacher's Guide.
Digital devices.
Audio texts.
Lesson notes.

Assessment rubrics. Oral questions. Written questions. Checklists.

Reading.

Play: Style.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify the features of style used in a play with examples.
-Use digital resources to search the meaning of the features of style used in a Play.
-Acknowledge the different features of style used in Plays.

The learner is guided to:
-identify the oral literature features (narration, riddles, songs, proverbs,local words and tongue twisters) used in a play.
-pick out similes and metaphors used in the Play.
-read excerpts of a play and pick out the stylistic features used.
-read about the meaning of the identified features of style used in a Play from digital and non-digital resources.

What makes a play interesting to read?

Selected Play - class readers.
Digital devices.
Lesson notes.

Checklists. Assessment rubrics. Oral questions.

Writing.

Letter of Application.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify the components of a letter of application.
-Write a letter of application for placement at Senior School using all the component.
-Advocate the need to adhere to the format of formal letter writing.

The learner is guided to:
-study samples of letters of application and then identify its components.
-brainstorm on the purpose of writing a letter of application and present in class.
-write a letter of application for placement at Senior School using the taught components.
-exchange the letter with learners for peer assessment

Why do we write letters of application? How can one ensure a letter of application meets the expected standards?

Samples of Letters of applications.
Digital devices.
Learner's Textbook.
Lesson notes.

Checklists. Assessment rubrics. Writing texts. Oral questions.

Theme: Leisure Time. Listening and Speaking.

Conversational Skills; Negotiation Skills.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Acknowledge the importance of negotiation skills in communication.

The learner is guided to:
-watch a clip in which people are engaged in a negotiation.
-pick out words and phrases that facilitate a negotiation.
-work jointly and search for more examples of words and phrases used during negotiations.
-use verbal and non-verbal cues in conversations.
-perform a conversational poem in which people are negotiating or bargaining for money,dowry, price of land or with a PSV driver to stop driving carelessly.

Which words or expressions would you use when negotiating? How can one enhance their negotiation skills?

Digital devices.
Video clips.
Learner's Textbook
Teacher's Guide.
Lesson notes.
Charts

Oral questions. Oral presentations. Written questions. Checklists. Observation schedule. Peer Assessment. Role play.

Theme: Leisure Time. Listening and Speaking.

Conversational Skills; Negotiation Skills.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Acknowledge the importance of negotiation skills in communication.

The learner is guided to:
-watch a clip in which people are engaged in a negotiation.
-pick out words and phrases that facilitate a negotiation.
-work jointly and search for more examples of words and phrases used during negotiations.
-use verbal and non-verbal cues in conversations.
-perform a conversational poem in which people are negotiating or bargaining for money,dowry, price of land or with a PSV driver to stop driving carelessly.

Which words or expressions would you use when negotiating? How can one enhance their negotiation skills?

Digital devices.
Video clips.
Learner's Textbook
Teacher's Guide.
Lesson notes.
Charts

Oral questions. Oral presentations. Written questions. Checklists. Observation schedule. Peer Assessment. Role play.

Reading.

Reading Fluency.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Outline ways of enhancing fluency in reading.
-Discuss ways of enhancing fluency in reading.
-Apply the different ways of enhancing fluency in reading.
-Appreciate the ways of enhancing fluency in reading.

The learner is guided to:
-search for information on ways of enhancing fluency in reading from the internet.
-discuss the ways of enhancing fluency in reading.
-preview a text and ignore the unknown words.
-scan through a text to find a word,a pair of words or phrase.
-skim through articles or chapters in a book.
-read portions of a narrative in turns.

Why is reading a text fluently important?

Learner's Textbook.
Digital devices.
Lesson notes.
Narratives.
Articles.

Reading. Checklists Oral questions. Assessment rubrics.

Grammar in Use

Comparison of Adverbs.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify the degrees of comparison in adverbs.
-Discuss the rules of comparison of adverbs.
-Search the internet for internet for information on rules of comparison of adverbs.
-Acknowledge the rules for comparison of adverbs.

The learner is guided to;
-identify the positive, comparative and superlative degrees of adverbs.
-search the internet or print resources for information on rules for comparison of adverbs.
-discuss the rules for comparison of adverbs.
-read a passage featuring the comparison of adverbs and categorize the adverbs jointly.
-collaborate in correcting mistakes in sentences that have comparison of adverbs.

How do we compare things? Which rules for comparison of adverbs should one follow?

Learner's textbook.
Charts.
Teacher's guide.
Digital devices.

Checklists. Oral questions. Assessment rubrics. Written questions.

Reading

Intensive Reading: Play.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify the themes in a Play or a section of a Play.
-Analyse the themes in a Play.
-Appreciate the role of literary appreciation in the development of critical thinking skills.

The learner is guided to:
-read excerpts of a Play.
-outline and illustrate the themes in a Play.
-collaborate in discussing the identified themes in a Play.
-present their findings in class.

What are some of the issues authors write about?

Selected Play.
Digital devices.
Learner's Textbook.
Lesson notes.

Checklists. Assessment rubrics. Oral questions. Written questions. Oral presentations.

Writing

Mechanics of Writing: Spelling.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Differentiate between homonyms and homophones.
- Recognize homonyms and homophones in written texts.
- Spell commonly misspelt words for writing fluency.
- Value the importance of correct spelling in written communication.

The learner is guided to:
-search for the meaning and difference between homonyms and homophones.
-note down their findings and discuss.
-identify homophones and homonyms in written text.
-search the internet for the commonly misspelt words such as homonyms and homophones.
-practice spelling homophones and homonyms in pairs or groups
-use the identified homophones and homonyms in constructing sentences.

What is the difference between homophones and homonyms? Why are some words commonly misspelt?

Digital devices.
Charts.
Learner's textbook.
Lesson notes.

Assessment rubrics. Checklists Written texts. Oral questions. Spelling exercises.

Writing

Mechanics of Writing: Spelling.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Differentiate between homonyms and homophones.
- Recognize homonyms and homophones in written texts.
- Spell commonly misspelt words for writing fluency.
- Value the importance of correct spelling in written communication.

The learner is guided to:
-search for the meaning and difference between homonyms and homophones.
-note down their findings and discuss.
-identify homophones and homonyms in written text.
-search the internet for the commonly misspelt words such as homonyms and homophones.
-practice spelling homophones and homonyms in pairs or groups
-use the identified homophones and homonyms in constructing sentences.

What is the difference between homophones and homonyms? Why are some words commonly misspelt?

Digital devices.
Charts.
Learner's textbook.
Lesson notes.

Assessment rubrics. Checklists Written texts. Oral questions. Spelling exercises.

THEME: Natural resources. Listening and speaking.

Listening comprehension listening for details.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-          -
Select the main idea from a listening passage.
Respond to questions based on the listening passage.
Acknowledge the importance of attentive listening.

-          The learner is guided to: -
Pick out details from a listening text.
Rewrite the passage in their own words.
Answer questions based on the passage

Why should we distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information during a presentation?

Skill in English learner’s book
Pg 135-136
Lesson notes.
Teacher’s guide.

-          Observation. Oral questions. Checklists.

Grammar in use.

Relative pronouns, interrogative pronouns.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-          Recognize relative and interrogative pronouns in a text.
Use a relative and interrogative pronouns in sentences.
Acknowledge the value of relative and interrogative pronouns in communication.

-          Identify relative and interrogative pronouns from a passage.
Differentiate between relative and interrogative pronouns from a passage.
Construct sentences using interrogative and relative pronouns.
Role play a dialogue featuring interrogative and relative pronouns.

1.      How do you obtain information from people? Which words do you use to ask questions and to join simple sentences?

Skill in English learner’s book
Pg 142-146
Teacher’s guide.

-          Role playing. Observation. Oral questions. Written questions.

Reading.

Intensive reading; play (class reader)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-          Identify the conflicts between characters in a play.
Relate the characters in a play to real life.
Acknowledge the role of characters in a play.

-          Relate the characters in a play to real life.
Stimulate the action in sections of the play.
Make video recording of the role play and share them with peers.

How does understanding the relationship between characters help our understanding of the play?

Skill
in English learner’s book
Pg 149-150
Realia.
Digital devices.
Teacher’s guide.
Learner’s books.

-          Observation. Role playing. Oral questions. Written questions.

Writing.

The writing process.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-          Write a poem by following the writing process.
Share the poem for peer assessment for corrections.
Acknowledge the value of being corrected.

-          Write a poem in groups following the writing process.
Share the poem for assessment and make corrections.
In their groups they make corrections.

How does the writing process help us to write a good poem?

Skill in English learner’s book
Pg 151-153
Digital devices.
Teachers guide.
Journals.
Pupil’s books.

-          Oral questions. Observation. Writing exercise.

Writing.

The writing process.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-          Write a poem by following the writing process.
Share the poem for peer assessment for corrections.
Acknowledge the value of being corrected.

-          Write a poem in groups following the writing process.
Share the poem for assessment and make corrections.
In their groups they make corrections.

How does the writing process help us to write a good poem?

Skill in English learner’s book
Pg 151-153
Digital devices.
Teachers guide.
Journals.
Pupil’s books.

-          Oral questions. Observation. Writing exercise.

THEME: tourism international. Listening and speaking.

Oral poetry.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-          Interpret oral poems on varied issues.
Perform an oral poem using performance technique.
Acknowledge the role of oral poetry in the presentation of our cultural heritage.

-          Listen and respond to audio recordings of oral poetry.
Listen and respond to an oral poem recited by the teacher.
Retell a poem using own words.
Infer the meaning of and phrases in a given oral poem.
Listen to difference renditions of the same oral poem.

Why should you interpret an oral poem correctly?

Skill
in English learner’s book
Pg 154-156
Digital devices.
Dictionary.
Pupil’s books.
Teachers guide.

-          Observation. Oral questions. Dramatization.

Reading.

Reading for interpretation.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-          Compose a short poem individually.
Discuss the various points of views in the poems in small groups.
Appreciate the importance of composing a poem.

-          Relate the subjects of different poems to real life.
Compose a short poem individually.
Discuss the various points of view in the poem in small groups.

How can you understand the point of view in a poem?

Skill in English learner’s book
Pg 159-160
Video clips.
Audio visuals.
Course books.
Learner’s book.

-          Oral presentation. Self-assessment. Peer assessment.

Grammar in use.

Complex prepositions.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-          Define complex prepositions.
Recognize complex prepositions.
Appreciate the role of prepositions in oral and written communication.

-          Search online the meaning of complex prepositions.
Read a passage from a magazine or a book in which complex prepositions are used.
Identify complex prepositions from the passage.
Listen to a text read by the teacher and note the complex prepositions used.

Which words let you know where someone is going?

Skill
in English learner’s book
Pg 160-161
Digital devices.
Realia.
Magazines.
Newspapers.
Course books.
Learner’s books.

-          Oral reading. Questions and answers. Oral discussion.

Reading.

Poetry characters.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define who is a persona.
Identify the persona and other participants in a poem.
Acknowledge the importance of characters in literary appreciation.

-          Search online the meaning of a persona.
Use appropriate adjectives to describe the behaviours of characters in a poem.
Illustrate character traits in various poems.
Relate actions of the persona to real life.

How do we tell the behaviours of the character in a poem?

Skill in English learner’s book
Pg 162-164
Digital devices.
Course books.
Video clips.

-          Role playing. Oral presentation. Questions and answer.

Reading.

Poetry characters.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define who is a persona.
Identify the persona and other participants in a poem.
Acknowledge the importance of characters in literary appreciation.

-          Search online the meaning of a persona.
Use appropriate adjectives to describe the behaviours of characters in a poem.
Illustrate character traits in various poems.
Relate actions of the persona to real life.

How do we tell the behaviours of the character in a poem?

Skill in English learner’s book
Pg 162-164
Digital devices.
Course books.
Video clips.

-          Role playing. Oral presentation. Questions and answer.

Writing.

Assessing writing.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-          Identify the qualities of a well written composition.
Write a composition related to the theme.
Value the need for clarity and cohesion in written communication.

-          Read a passage about the qualities of a good composition.
Write down checklist for assessing composition.
Read samples of well written compositions from the course book.

What are the qualities of a good composition?

Skill in English learner’s book
Pg 165-168
Course books.
Dictionary.
Video clips.

-          Oral reading. Questions and answer.

THEME: HEROES AND HEROINES WORLD. Listening and speaking.

Diphthongs and sentence stress.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-          Identify words with the diphthongs au/and/uә in a text.
Use emphatic stress in word to convey meanings.
Advocate the need for accurate pronunciation in oral communication.

-          Identify the diphthongs (au) as in out/house/uә as in sure/cure.
Read a passage featuring diphthongs au/and/uә.
Underline words with the diphthongs from texts.

Why is it important to pronounce words correctly?

Skill in English learner’s book
Pg 170-173
Charts.
Course books.
Dictionary.
Learner’s book.

-          Multiple choice. Short answers. Gap filling.

Reading.

Extensive reading. (Grade appropriate fiction)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-          Read independently and silently.
Find the meaning of vocabulary in a dictionary.
Appreciate the importance of reading fluently.

-          Read independently and silently.
Interpret what they read in their own ways.
Infer the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary from the text.
Look up the meaning of unfamiliar words in the dictionary.
Make notes on what has been read.
Discuss the topics of the texts with peers.

What should on consider when choosing a reading text?

Skill in English learner’s book
Pg 177-180
Dictionary.
Digital devices.
Course book.
Magazines.

-          Oral questions. Filing gaps. Written exercise.

Grammar in use.

Conjuctions correlative conjuctions.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-          Form sentences using correlatives conjunction.
Re-write sentences using correlative conjunction.
Advocate the use of correlative conjunctions.

-          Form sentences using correlative conjunctions.
Ask and answer questions using correlatives.
Roleplay and event and use correlative conjunctions.

What is the importance of using correlative conjunctions in a sentence?

Skill in English learner’s book
Pg 181-183
Course books.
Digital devices.
Flash cards.

-          Role playing. Written exercise. Question and answers.

Grammar in use.

Conjuctions correlative conjuctions.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-          Form sentences using correlatives conjunction.
Re-write sentences using correlative conjunction.
Advocate the use of correlative conjunctions.

-          Form sentences using correlative conjunctions.
Ask and answer questions using correlatives.
Roleplay and event and use correlative conjunctions.

What is the importance of using correlative conjunctions in a sentence?

Skill in English learner’s book
Pg 181-183
Course books.
Digital devices.
Flash cards.

-          Role playing. Written exercise. Question and answers.

Reading.

Play: - style (class reader)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-          Identify features of styles used in a play.
Relate features of style to the meaning of a play.
Acknowledge the importance of styles the features in literary appreciation.

-          Read aloud excerpts of a play.
Answer the questions based on the excerpts.
Highlight aspects of style such as flash-back, flash-forward and personification in a play.
Discuss the role of memories, dreams and a story as flash back in a play.

Why do authors use flash-back, flash forward and personification in plays?

Skill in English learner’s book
Pg 183-188
Video clips.
Teacher’s guide.

-          Role play. Reading aloud. Questions and answers.

Writing.

Narrative composition.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-          Write a narrative composition.
Edit the composition.
Appreciate the importance of getting feedback from peers.

-          Write a narrative composition in their books.
Edit the composition.
Revise the narrative composition.
Read one another’s composition and obtain feedback from peers.
Display the composition in a class notice board or social media.

What are the steps of writing a narrative composition?

Skill
in English learner’s book
Pg 191-193
Digital device.
Teacher’s guide.
Notice boards.

-          Role play. Oral presentation. Questions and answers.

THEME: SOCIAL AND MEDIA. Listening and speaking.

Impromptu speeches.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-          Define the word impromptu speech.
Outline the procedure for preparing for an impromptu speech.
Appreciate the importance of following the correct procedure for preparing for an impromptu speech.

-          Search for the meaning of the term impromptu speech from the internet.
Listen to an impromptu speech made by the teacher.
Brainstorm on the procedure for preparing for an impromptu speech in small groups.

In what instances could one be called upon to make a speech without prior notice?

Skill
in English learner’s book
Pg 194-196
Dictionary.
Digital device.
Teacher’s guide.

-          Public speaking. Questions and answers.

Reading.

Note making.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-          graphically prepare charts using their notes.
Use the notes, in groups to compose a poem.
Acknowledge the importance of note making for academic purpose.

-          Graphically prepare charts using the notes.
Exchange the charts for peer review and corrections.
Use the notes, in groups to compose a poem or a song and present it in class.

Why is it important to make notes?

Skill
in English learner’s book
Pg 198-201
Teacher’s guide.

-          Questions and answers. Oral discussions. Peer assessment.

Reading.

Note making.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-          graphically prepare charts using their notes.
Use the notes, in groups to compose a poem.
Acknowledge the importance of note making for academic purpose.

-          Graphically prepare charts using the notes.
Exchange the charts for peer review and corrections.
Use the notes, in groups to compose a poem or a song and present it in class.

Why is it important to make notes?

Skill
in English learner’s book
Pg 198-201
Teacher’s guide.

-          Questions and answers. Oral discussions. Peer assessment.

Grammar in use.

Determiners, numerals and ordinals

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-          Mention objects in the school that could be modified using numerals and ordinals.
Construct sentences using numerals and ordinals as determiners.
Appreciate the need for well-formed sentences in communication.

-          State names of objects and events in the school that can be described using numerals and ordinals.
Construct sentences using numerals and ordinals as determiners.
Discuss the importance of well-formed sentences in communication.

Which objects in the school can be modified using numerals and ordinals.

Skill
in English learner’s book
Pg 204-205
Teacher’s guide.
Learner’s book.
Charts.
Dictionary.
Digital devices.

-          Oral presentations. Questions and answers. Peer assessment.

Reading.

Play: Project.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-          Identify simple props and costumes that create mood and atmosphere.
Create a chart showing the plot of the play as it moves through the different events, the climax and the ending.
Acknowledge the effectiveness of the performance in delivering the play’s message.

-          Watch video clips on how to dramatize and record a section of a play.
In groups select simple props and costumes that enhances performance.
Write the story charts and scripts to follow in the performances.

How does an acted play differ from a written one?

Skill in English learner’s book
Pg 205-208
Teacher’s guide.
Dictionary.
Digital device.

-          Oral discussion. Questions and answers. Peer assessment.

Writing.

Filling forms: application forms.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-          Recognize bursary and scholarship application forms from a list of forms.
Create a poster showing bursary and scholarship application forms.
Appreciate the importance of bursary and scholarship application forms.

-          In groups collect bursary and scholarship application forms from digital and print sources.
Note down the common features of each type of the form.
In groups create a poster showing bursary and scholarship application forms.

What kind of document might you need to use if you are applying for a bursary for scholarship?

Skill in English learner’s book
Pg 209-211
Teacher’s guide.
Poster.
Samples bursary and scholarship forms.
Dictionary.

-          Oral discussion. Self-assessment. Questions and answers.

Listening and speaking.

Conversation skills: Job interview.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-          Identify possible questions that are commonly asked in a job interview.
Ask and answer appropriate questions in mock job interviews.
Recognize excellent interview skills as a positive step towards getting a job.

-          In groups, search online and offline for possible questions that are commonly asked in a job interview and write them down.
In pairs role play asking and answering questions in a mock job interview and record the session electronically or as a written dialogue.
Discuss how success in a job interview is a step towards generating income for the individual and the community.

Why is it important to prepare for a interview?

Skill
in English learner’s book
Pg 214-216
Charts.
Dictionary.
Digital device.
Teacher’s guide.

-          Oral interview. Peer assessment. Questions and answers. Short answers

Listening and speaking.

Conversation skills: Job interview.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-          Identify possible questions that are commonly asked in a job interview.
Ask and answer appropriate questions in mock job interviews.
Recognize excellent interview skills as a positive step towards getting a job.

-          In groups, search online and offline for possible questions that are commonly asked in a job interview and write them down.
In pairs role play asking and answering questions in a mock job interview and record the session electronically or as a written dialogue.
Discuss how success in a job interview is a step towards generating income for the individual and the community.

Why is it important to prepare for a interview?

Skill
in English learner’s book
Pg 214-216
Charts.
Dictionary.
Digital device.
Teacher’s guide.

-          Oral interview. Peer assessment. Questions and answers. Short answers

Reading.

Extensive reading: Fiction.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-          Make a reader’s gallery by displaying the materiel read with a caption indicating its subject matter.
Keep a portfolio of the subject matter.
Appreciate the importance of reading fiction for exposure.

-          In groups make a reader’s gallery by displaying the material read with a caption indicating its subject matter.
Take photos of their display and keep a soft copy of the photo in their portfolio.
Discuss why reading fiction materials is important.

What makes a book interesting?

Skill in English learner’s book
Pg 220-221
Charts.
Teacher’s guide.
Dictionary.

-          Short answers. Oral interview. Self-assessment.

Grammar in use.

Word classes: nouns.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-          List nouns formed from verbs and other nouns.
Use nouns formed from verbs and other nouns in sentences.
Appreciate the necessity of forming words from other word classes in the process of communication.

-          In groups, use the suffixes to form nouns from verbs and other nouns and present them in print.
Construct sentences about income generating activities and environmental preservation using nouns formed from verbs and from other nouns.
Explain why the knowledge of changing other words into nouns helpful in communication.

What changes when a word is formed from another?

Skill
in English learner’s book
Pg 223-224
Teacher’s guide.
Dictionary.
Digital device.

-          Observation. Oral questions. Oral presentation.

Reading.

Grade appropriate play: lessons learnt (Class reader)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-          Analyze the lessons learned from a play.
Relate the lessons learnt to real life experiences.
Perceive plays as sources of life lessons and entertainment.

-          Analyze the lessons elicited by pairs and relate them to real life experiences.
Use graphic organizers to summarize lessons learnt and present them in them in charts displayed on the wall for peer review.
Discuss the sections of a play that entertain and bring out lessons.

Which issues are addressed in a play?

Skill
in English learner’s book
Pg 226-227
Teacher’s guide.
Class reader.
Dictionary.
Charts.

-          Oral reading. Written exercise. Peer assessment.

Writing.

Mechanics of writing – spelling.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-          Outline the rules of abbreviations in full.
Write common abbreviations in full.
Appreciate the importance of abbreviation in writing.

-          Discuss the rules of abbreviation and present them in charts in groups.
Copy the lists of abbreviation from print sources respectively in pairs.
Write a paragraph on how to make savings from income generating activities containing words to be abbreviated.
Assess the correctness of the paragraph in groups.

Which words do we normally abbreviate?

Skill
in English learner’s book
Pg 230-231
Teacher’s guide.
Charts.
Flash cards.
Dictionary.

-          Short answers. Oral discussions. Peer assessment.

Writing.

Mechanics of writing – spelling.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-          Outline the rules of abbreviations in full.
Write common abbreviations in full.
Appreciate the importance of abbreviation in writing.

-          Discuss the rules of abbreviation and present them in charts in groups.
Copy the lists of abbreviation from print sources respectively in pairs.
Write a paragraph on how to make savings from income generating activities containing words to be abbreviated.
Assess the correctness of the paragraph in groups.

Which words do we normally abbreviate?

Skill
in English learner’s book
Pg 230-231
Teacher’s guide.
Charts.
Flash cards.
Dictionary.

-          Short answers. Oral discussions. Peer assessment.

Listening and speaking.

Listening to respond expressing feelings.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-          Find the meaning of subject matter.
Express their feelings towards the subject matter of a poem.
Value the importance of poem recitation for effective communication.

-          Search print sources for words and expressions used to describe feelings towards a poem.
In groups, recite selected poems and present their varied feelings towards each poem’s subject matter in details.
Discuss in plenary the importance of reciting poems with feelings.

Why is it important to recite poems with feelings?

Skill
in English learner’s book
Pg 233-234
Charts.
Teacher’s guide.
Dictionary.

-          Short answers. Oral discussions. Peer assessment.

Reading.

Intensive reading: comprehensive strategies.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-          Read a passage.
Summarize ideas in a passage.
Apply the skills of making inferences and drawing conclusions in independent reading.

-          Read a passage on good grooming and summarize the ideas in the passage.
Present their summaries on charts and present them in the classroom.
Participate in a gallery, walk and review peers’ summaries.

How can one draw conclusions from a text?

Skill
in English learner’s book
Pg 235-238
Teacher’s guide.
Charts.
Dictionary.

-          Peer assessment. Oral discussions. Questions and answer.

Grammar in use.

Phrasal verbs.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-          Use phrasal verbs to fill in tables and broken passages.
Use the given phrasal verbs in sentences of their own.
Value the importance of using phrasal verbs in spoken and written communication.

-          Use phrasal verbs to fill in tables and broken passages.
Using phrasal verbs, construct sentences based on personal grooming and health education.
Sing songs with phrasal verbs on health education.

Why is it important to learn meanings of phrasal verbs?

Skill
in English learner’s book
Pg 240-241
Teacher’s guide.
Dictionary.

-          Peer assessment. Oral reading. Oral presentation. Gap filling.

Personal grooming: Reading.

Play: characterization

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-          Outline the clues for identifying traits of different characters in a play.
Read the play excerpt and identify traits of different characters.
Acknowledge the role of characterization in determining virtues and vices in the society.

-          Search from digital and print sources for clues in a play that one can use to identify a character trait for example: what the character does or says; or what is said about a character.
Brainstorm on the words and phrases used to describe characters and make a phrase book.
Read the play excerpt and identify traits of different characters.

Which words or expressions can you use to describe one’s character?

Skill
in English learner’s book
Pg 241-242
Dictionaries.
Teacher’s guide.
Charts.

-          Oral presentation. Self-assessment. Peer assessments.

Personal grooming: Reading.

Play: characterization

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-          Outline the clues for identifying traits of different characters in a play.
Read the play excerpt and identify traits of different characters.
Acknowledge the role of characterization in determining virtues and vices in the society.

-          Search from digital and print sources for clues in a play that one can use to identify a character trait for example: what the character does or says; or what is said about a character.
Brainstorm on the words and phrases used to describe characters and make a phrase book.
Read the play excerpt and identify traits of different characters.

Which words or expressions can you use to describe one’s character?

Skill
in English learner’s book
Pg 241-242
Dictionaries.
Teacher’s guide.
Charts.

-          Oral presentation. Self-assessment. Peer assessments.

Reading.

Play characterization.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-          Identify clues from a play excerpt.
Use the clues to describe the characters in a play.
Appreciate the role of characterization in determining virtues and vices in society.

-          In groups, read sections of a play and identify the clues used to describe the traits of a character.
In groups, use the clues traits and display them in a gallery in form of character maps for peer review.
Dramatize a section of a play to highlight traits of some characters.

Why is characterization important?

Skill
in English learner’s book
Pg 245-247
Teacher’s guide.
Charts.
Dictionaries.

-          Role play. Self-assessment. Short answers.

Writing.

The writing process.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-          Outline the different stages of the writing process.
Analyse the different tasks involved in each step of the writing process.
Appreciate the importance of each of the stages in the writing process in crafting flawless dialogue.

-          Read the steps of the writing process.
In groups, discuss the different tasks involved in each stage of the writing process.
Brainstorm on different topics related to personal grooming, respect and life skills.

Why should you plan writing?

Skill
in English learner’s book
Pg 247
Teacher’s guide.
Charts.
Dictionaries.

-          Role play. Self-assessment. Peer assessments.