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WK LSN TOPIC SUB-TOPIC OBJECTIVES T/L ACTIVITIES T/L AIDS REFERENCE REMARKS
1 5
Listening and Speaking
Wordplay (Puns)
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify words with multiple meanings
-Identify words that sound alike but have different meanings
-Create and use puns appropriately
Listing words with multiple meanings
-Creating puns
-Using puns in sentences
Charts with examples of puns
-Word lists
Secondary English Bk 2 pg 169-170
-Secondary English Teacher's Guide Bk2 pg165-166
1 6
Reading
Study Skills: First Person Narrative Voice
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify features of first person narrative
-Recognize first person point of view in stories
-Explain advantages of first person narrative
Reading stories with first person narration
-Identifying narrator's perspective
-Analyzing first person narratives
Sample texts with first person narration
-Charts showing narrative perspectives
Secondary English Bk 2 pg 170-172
-Secondary English Teacher's Guide Bk2 pg166-168
1 7
Reading
The Hero (Story)
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Read and understand a story in first person narrative
-Identify how first person narration influences the story
-Answer comprehension questions on the story
Reading the story
-Discussing narrative technique
-Answering questions
The story text
-Charts showing first person narrative features
Secondary English Bk 2 pg 172-174
-Secondary English Teacher's Guide Bk2 pg168-170
1 8
Reading
Comprehension: Munyaga and his Boss
FATHERS OF NATIONS by Paul B Vitta
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Read and understand the passage
-Answer comprehension questions
-Explain meanings of difficult words
Reading the passage
-Discussing colonialism and mistreatment
-Answering questions
Pictures of colonial Kenya
-Charts showing worker exploitation
Sample context and essay questions and answers
Secondary English Bk 2 pg 174-178
-Secondary English Teacher's Guide Bk2 pg170-172
2 1
Grammar
Conjunctions: Subordinating Conjunctions
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify subordinating conjunctions
-Use subordinating conjunctions to join clauses
-Distinguish main and subordinate clauses
Combining sentences
-Identifying clauses
-Sentence analysis
Charts showing subordinating conjunctions
-Sample sentences
Secondary English Bk 2 pg 178-179
-Secondary English Teacher's Guide Bk2 pg172-173
2 2
Writing
Advertisements
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify features of effective advertisements
-Analyze the persuasive elements in advertisements
-Create persuasive advertisements
Analyzing advertisements
-Identifying persuasive techniques
-Creating advertisements
Sample advertisements
-Newspaper and magazine ads
Secondary English Bk 2 pg 179-180
-Secondary English Teacher's Guide Bk2 pg173-175
2 3
Listening and Speaking
Non-verbal Skills: Facial Expressions
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify different facial expressions
-Interpret emotions through facial expressions
-Use facial expressions appropriately
Demonstrating facial expressions
-Interpreting emotions
-Role playing
Pictures showing facial expressions
-Video clips
Secondary English Bk 2 pg 181-182
-Secondary English Teacher's Guide Bk2 pg176-177
2 4
Listening and Speaking
Non-verbal Skills: Gestures
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify common gestures and their meanings
-Use gestures appropriately in communication
-Recognize cultural differences in gestures
Demonstrating gestures
-Interpreting gestures
-Role playing
Pictures showing gestures
-Video clips
Secondary English Bk 2 pg 182-183
-Secondary English Teacher's Guide Bk2 pg177-178
2 5
Listening and Speaking
Non-verbal Skills: Eye Contact
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Explain the importance of eye contact in communication
-Use eye contact appropriately
-Demonstrate effective communication with eye contact
Practicing eye contact
-Discussion activities
-Role playing
Video clips showing communication
-Charts showing eye contact rules
Secondary English Bk 2 pg 183-184
-Secondary English Teacher's Guide Bk2 pg178-179
2 6
Reading
Study Skills: Summary
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Review summary writing techniques
-Identify main ideas in a passage
-Write a summary following the correct steps
Reading passages
-Identifying main ideas
-Writing summaries
Sample passages
-Summary writing guides
Secondary English Bk 2 pg 184-185
-Secondary English Teacher's Guide Bk2 pg179-180
2 7
Reading
Save the Earth (Passage)
Comprehension: Oprah Winfrey
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Read and understand the passage
-Extract main ideas about environmental conservation
-Write a summary of the passage
Reading the passage
-Discussion on environmental conservation
-Summary writing
Environmental conservation pictures
-Charts on environmental issues
Pictures of Oprah Winfrey
-Articles about Oprah
Secondary English Bk 2 pg 185-186
-Secondary English Teacher's Guide Bk2 pg180-181
2 8
Reading
FATHERS OF NATIONS by Paul B Vitta
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Read the text Discuss he background of the novel Discuss the character traits, themes and style in the novel Write notes based on the novel
Reading set text
Discussion
Sample context and essay questions and answers
FATHERS OF NATIONS by Paul B Vitta
3 1
Grammar
Interjections
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify different types of interjections
-Use interjections correctly in sentences
-Explain the emotions expressed by various interjections
Identifying interjections
-Gap-filling exercises
-Creating sentences with interjections
Charts showing interjections
-Sample sentences
Secondary English Bk 2 pg 189-190
-Secondary English Teacher's Guide Bk2 pg183-184
3 2
Writing
Personal Journals
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Understand the purpose of personal journals
-Identify features of a personal journal
-Write entries in a personal journal
Writing journal entries
-Sharing journal entries
-Reading sample journals
Sample journal entries
-Journal templates
Secondary English Bk 2 pg 190-192
-Secondary English Teacher's Guide Bk2 pg184-186
3 3
Listening and Speaking
Pronunciation of /l/ and /r/ Sounds
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Pronounce words with /l/ and /r/ sounds correctly
-Distinguish between /l/ and /r/ sounds in words
-Read aloud texts with /l/ and /r/ sounds correctly
Reading poems aloud
-Pronunciation practice
-Identifying words with /l/ and /r/ sounds
Audio recordings of /l/ and /r/ sounds
-Charts with word pairs
Secondary English Bk 2 pg 181-183
-Secondary English Teacher's Guide Bk2 pg187-188
3 4
Reading
Study Skills: Analysing a Poem - Poetic Persona
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify the persona in a poem
-Analyze how the persona influences the meaning of a poem
-Distinguish between the poet and the persona
Reading poems
-Analyzing poetic persona
-Group discussions
Sample poems
-Charts showing poetic devices
Secondary English Bk 2 pg 183-185
-Secondary English Teacher's Guide Bk2 pg188-190
3 5
Reading
Comprehension: The Pulley
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Read and understand the poem "The Pulley"
-Answer comprehension questions on the poem
-Explain the metaphor of the pulley
Reading the poem
-Analyzing the metaphor
-Answering questions
Text of "The Pulley"
-Pictures illustrating pulleys
Secondary English Bk 2 pg 185-186
-Secondary English Teacher's Guide Bk2 pg190-191
3 6
Reading
Grammar
FATHERS OF NATIONS by Paul B Vitta
Verb Phrase
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Read the text Discuss he background of the novel Discuss the character traits, themes and style in the novel Write notes based on the novel
Reading set text
Discussion
Sample context and essay questions and answers
Charts showing verb phrases
-Sample sentences
FATHERS OF NATIONS by Paul B Vitta
3 7
Grammar
Adverb Phrase
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify adverb phrases in sentences
-Distinguish between intensifiers and main adverbs
-Use adverb phrases correctly in sentences
Identifying adverb phrases
-Classifying adverb phrases
-Gap-filling exercises
Charts showing adverb phrases
-Sample sentences
Secondary English Bk 2 pg 188-190
-Secondary English Teacher's Guide Bk2 pg193-194
3 8
Writing
Letters of Apology
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Understand the purpose of apology letters
-Identify features of formal and informal apology letters
-Write effective apology letters
Writing apology letters
-Analyzing sample letters
-Peer review of letters
Sample apology letters
-Letter writing guidelines
Secondary English Bk 2 pg 190-192
-Secondary English Teacher's Guide Bk2 pg195-196
4

Mid Term Exam

5 1
Listening and Speaking
Skills of Attention and Turn Taking Through Dialogue
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Demonstrate effective listening skills
-Use appropriate turn-taking cues in dialogues
-Participate effectively in conversations
Dialogue role plays
-Discussing listening skills
-Analyzing turn-taking cues
Sample dialogues
-Video clips on conversations
Secondary English Bk 2 pg 193-194
-Secondary English Teacher's Guide Bk2 pg197-198
5 2
Reading
Study Skills: Third Person Narrative Voice
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify third person narrative voice
-Distinguish between first and third person narrative
-Analyze the effect of third person narrative
Reading narratives
-Analyzing narrative voice
-Comparing narrative perspectives
Sample narratives
-Charts showing narrative perspectives
Secondary English Bk 2 pg 194-197
-Secondary English Teacher's Guide Bk2 pg198-200
5 3
Reading
Comprehension: Drugs: Who Abuses Them?
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Read and understand the passage on drug abuse
-Answer comprehension questions
-Identify causes and effects of drug abuse
Reading the passage
-Discussing drug abuse
-Answering questions
Anti-drug posters
-Newspaper articles on drug abuse
Secondary English Bk 2 pg 198-199
-Secondary English Teacher's Guide Bk2 pg200-201
5 4
Reading
FATHERS OF NATIONS by Paul B Vitta
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Read the text Discuss he background of the novel Discuss the character traits, themes and style in the novel Write notes based on the novel
Reading set text
Discussion
Sample context and essay questions and answers
FATHERS OF NATIONS by Paul B Vitta
5 5
Grammar
Passive and Active Voice
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Distinguish between active and passive voice
-Change sentences from active to passive voice
-Use passive voice appropriately
Transforming sentences
-Identifying voice in sentences
-Writing sentences in active and passive voice
Charts showing active/passive transformation
-Sample sentences
Secondary English Bk 2 pg 199-201
-Secondary English Teacher's Guide Bk2 pg201-203
5 6
Writing
Listening and Speaking
Shopping List
Bowing and Curtsying
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Understand the purpose of shopping lists
-Identify features of effective shopping lists
-Create organized shopping lists
Creating shopping lists
-Analyzing sample lists
-Organizing items in lists
Sample shopping lists
-Price lists
Pictures showing bowing/curtsying
-Video clips of formal greetings
Secondary English Bk 2 pg 201-202
-Secondary English Teacher's Guide Bk2 pg203-204
5 7
Reading
Study Skills: Analysing Themes in a Novel
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify themes in novels
-Analyze how themes are developed
-Recognize the relationship between title and theme
Reading novel excerpts
-Identifying themes
-Discussing theme development
Sample novel excerpts
-Charts showing common themes
Secondary English Bk 2 pg 203-205
-Secondary English Teacher's Guide Bk2 pg206-208
5 8
Reading
Comprehension: Ekwueme and his Father
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Read and understand the passage
-Answer comprehension questions
-Analyze the father-son relationship in the text
Reading the passage
-Discussing character relationships
-Answering questions
Text from "The Concubine"
-Character relationship charts
Secondary English Bk 2 pg 205-208
-Secondary English Teacher's Guide Bk2 pg208-210
6 1
Reading
FATHERS OF NATIONS by Paul B Vitta
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Read the text Discuss he background of the novel Discuss the character traits, themes and style in the novel Write notes based on the novel
Reading set text
Discussion
Sample context and essay questions and answers
FATHERS OF NATIONS by Paul B Vitta
6 2
Grammar
Relative Clauses
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify relative clauses in sentences
-Use relative pronouns correctly
-Combine sentences using relative clauses
Identifying relative clauses
-Combining sentences
-Gap-filling exercises
Charts showing relative pronouns
-Sample sentences
Secondary English Bk 2 pg 208-209
-Secondary English Teacher's Guide Bk2 pg210-211
6 3
Grammar
Adverbial Clauses
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify adverbial clauses of time and place
-Use adverbial clauses correctly in sentences
-Combine sentences using adverbial clauses
Identifying adverbial clauses
-Combining sentences
-Gap-filling exercises
Charts showing adverbial clauses
-Sample sentences
Secondary English Bk 2 pg 209-210
-Secondary English Teacher's Guide Bk2 pg211-212
6 4
Writing
Filling in Forms
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Understand the purpose of different forms
-Identify features of forms
-Fill in forms correctly and completely
Filling in sample forms
-Analyzing form requirements
-Peer review of completed forms
Sample forms
-Form filling guidelines
Secondary English Bk 2 pg 210-212
-Secondary English Teacher's Guide Bk2 pg212-214
6 5
Test
LISTENING AND SPEAKING
Mock Examination
Stress
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Apply knowledge and skills in a test situation
-Demonstrate mastery of content covered
-Manage time effectively during tests
Taking mock examination
-Reviewing test answers
-Discussing examination strategies
Mock examination papers
-Answer keys
-Chalkboard
-Word cards with stress marks
-Chart showing cv, ccv patterns
-Audio recordings
-Stress pattern examples
Secondary English Bk 2 pg 231-245
-Secondary English Teacher's Guide Bk2 pg223-225
6 6
UNIT 1

READING
Study Skills: Study Reading
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Describe the importance of proper reading posture
-Explain guidelines for effective study reading
-Apply active reading strategies during study sessions
-Review of previous lesson through Q/A
-Analysis of reading posture pictures and discussion
-Reading and discussion of study reading guidelines
-Partner practice selecting topics and comparing summaries
-Individual practice demonstrating correct reading posture
-Pictures showing reading postures
-Sample textbooks
-Study materials
-Writing materials
-Examples of good/poor reading habits
KLB Secondary English Form 3, Page 2
6 7
COMPREHENSION
The Miracle of Adolescence
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Explain the concept of adolescence clearly
-Identify the stages of sexual development
-Analyze societal restrictions on adolescents
-Interpret metaphors used in the passage
-Pre-reading discussion on adolescence experiences
-Silent reading of "The Miracle of Adolescence" passage
-Guided answering of comprehension questions
-Class discussion on adolescent challenges and support
-Individual writing on personal adolescence experiences
-Comprehension passage
-Question sheets
-English dictionary
-Chalkboard
-Writing materials
KLB Secondary English Form 3, Pages 3-5
6 8
GRAMMAR
Common Ways of Forming Nouns
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Define the concept of noun formation
-Identify endings used to form nouns (-er, -ee, -ness, -ship, -ism)
-Apply correct spelling rules when adding noun endings
-Use newly formed nouns in meaningful sentences
-Warm-up identifying common nouns ending in -er
-Systematic teaching of five noun endings with examples
-Completion of "If" song exercise with correct endings
-Individual sentence construction using target nouns
-Practice exercises with spelling rules and transformations
-Chalkboard
-Word cards showing endings
-Exercise worksheets
-Dictionary
-Sample sentences for analysis
KLB Secondary English Form 3, Pages 5-8
7 1
WRITING
Substitution in Writing
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Define substitution as a cohesive device
-Identify words that can replace repetitive elements
-Use pronouns, "do," and "so" effectively for substitution
-Apply substitution techniques in paragraph writing
-Analysis of repetitive vs improved sentences
-Teaching substitution using pronouns (they, it, one, some)
-Practice exercises replacing repeated words
-Rewriting paragraph about Margaret to remove repetition
-Individual composition writing using substitution techniques
-Sample sentences on board
-Exercise worksheets
-Rewriting materials
-Examples of good/poor writing
-Chalkboard for demonstrations
KLB Secondary English Form 3, Page 8
7 2
Intensive Reading
FATHERS OF NATIONS by Paul B Vitta
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Read the text Discuss he background of the novel Discuss the character traits, themes and style in the novel Write notes based on the novel
Reading set text
Discussion
Sample context and essay questions and answers
FATHERS OF NATIONS by Paul B Vitta
7 3
UNIT 2

LISTENING AND SPEAKING
Intonation
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Define intonation and its importance in communication
-Distinguish between rising and falling intonation
-Apply correct intonation when asking questions
-Use appropriate intonation to show emphasis
-Demonstration of statement vs question intonation using sample sentence
-Teaching rising intonation functions with examples
-Teaching falling intonation uses with practice
-Partner practice reading sentences with marked intonation
-Simultaneous reading exercises with different intonation patterns
-Chalkboard with intonation marks
-Sentence strips
-Audio examples (if available)
-Practice sheets
-List of words for intonation practice
KLB Secondary English Form 3, Page 9
7 4
READING
COMPREHENSION
Study Skills: Techniques of Pre-reading
The Bitter Forbidden Fruit
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Explain the importance of pre-reading or surveying
-Apply systematic pre-reading strategies
-Formulate questions before intensive reading
-Use textual features to predict content
-Comparison of reading to map study analogy
-Step-by-step teaching of pre-reading guidelines
-Practice pre-reading with "The Bitter Forbidden Fruit" title
-Formulation of prediction questions based on title and structure
-Analysis of headings, subheadings and typographical aids
-Sample textbooks
-Maps for analogy
-Reading materials with clear headings
-Question formulation sheets
-Examples of effective pre-reading strategies
-Comprehension passage
-Discussion guide
-Question sheets
-Dictionary
-Materials for group discussions
KLB Secondary English Form 3, Page 11
7 5
GRAMMAR
Gender Sensitive Language
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Define gender-sensitive language and its importance
-Identify sexist language in pronouns and nouns
-Rewrite sentences to remove gender bias
-Apply gender-neutral alternatives in writing
-Analysis of sexist pronoun examples
-Teaching methods to avoid gender bias (plural forms, second person)
-Practice rewriting sentences with gender-neutral language
-Exercise on replacing sexist terms with neutral alternatives
-Discussion on professional titles and gender inclusivity
-Chalkboard
-Exercise worksheets
-Examples of sexist vs neutral language
-Reference materials on inclusive language
-Practice sentences for transformation
KLB Secondary English Form 3, Page 14
7 6
WRITING
Use of Transitional Words that add Information
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Define transitional words and their functions
-Identify transitional words that add information
-Use transitional words to connect sentences and paragraphs
-Apply transitional words in composition writing
-Analysis of transitional words from "The Bitter Forbidden Fruit" passage
-Teaching transitional words (another, also, besides, moreover, furthermore)
-Practice exercises inserting appropriate transitional words
-Individual writing using transitional words for coherence
-Composition on adolescent challenges using transitional words
-Sample passages with transitional words
-Exercise worksheets
-Writing materials
-Examples of well-connected paragraphs
-List of transitional words and phrases
KLB Secondary English Form 3, Page 16
7 7
WRITING
Use of Transitional Words that add Information
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Define transitional words and their functions
-Identify transitional words that add information
-Use transitional words to connect sentences and paragraphs
-Apply transitional words in composition writing
-Analysis of transitional words from "The Bitter Forbidden Fruit" passage
-Teaching transitional words (another, also, besides, moreover, furthermore)
-Practice exercises inserting appropriate transitional words
-Individual writing using transitional words for coherence
-Composition on adolescent challenges using transitional words
-Sample passages with transitional words
-Exercise worksheets
-Writing materials
-Examples of well-connected paragraphs
-List of transitional words and phrases
KLB Secondary English Form 3, Page 16
7 8
Intensive Reading
FATHERS OF NATIONS by Paul B Vitta
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Read the text Discuss he background of the novel Discuss the character traits, themes and style in the novel Write notes based on the novel
Reading set text
Discussion
Sample context and essay questions and answers
FATHERS OF NATIONS by Paul B Vitta
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