NUTRITION: BALANCED DIET

Listening and Speaking

Pronunciation and Vocabulary: Listening Comprehension/ Pattern (noun phrase + would like to be...)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Listen actively to a variety of texts to gain information. 
- Identify sounds /ʊ/ /uː/ /æ/ /f/ /v/ in words. 
- Recognize the language pattern "noun phrase + would like to be...".

The learner is guided to: 
- Listen to audio-visual recordings of songs, stories and passages featuring the sounds /ʊ/ /uː/ /æ/ /f/ /v/. 
- Respond to questions from listening comprehension. 
- Construct sentences related to a story or listening comprehension using the language pattern (noun phrase + would like to be...). 
- Retell a story they have listened to accurately.

- Why should we listen carefully?  - How can we improve our pronunciation?

MORAN Skills in English Grade 4 pg. 66 
- Audio recordings 
- Stories 
- Songs 
- Digital devices

- Listening comprehension  - Sound identification  - Sentence construction  - Story retelling

Listening and Speaking

Pronunciation and Vocabulary: Listening Comprehension/ Pattern (noun phrase + would like to be...)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Apply vocabulary related to the theme in a variety of contexts for effective communication. 
- Use the language pattern correctly for effective oral communication. 
- Promote listening to a variety of texts for information and enjoyment.

The learner is guided to: 
- Respond correctly to questions based on the text. 
- Dramatise sections of a story in groups for comprehension. 
- Discuss with peers the lesson learnt from a story. 
- Make sentences using the pattern "noun phrase + would like to be...".

- How does the pattern "would like to be" help us express our wishes?

MORAN Skills in English Grade 4 pg. 68 
- Story texts 
- Drama props 
- Digital devices 
- Pattern charts

- Drama performance  - Pattern usage  - Group discussions  - Oral questioning

Reading

Extensive Reading: Independent Reading

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Select appropriate reading materials for lifelong learning. 
- Develop strategies for choosing suitable reading materials. 
- Value reading for personal growth.

The learner is guided to: 
- Select age-appropriate and high-interest reading materials such as narratives, poems, newspapers and magazines in print or electronic format. 
- Set up an after-school club where they meet on a regular basis and read varied texts. 
- Retell the stories they have read collaboratively. 
- Share opinions and reflections on the texts they have read.

- Why should we read widely?  - What materials do you enjoy reading?

MORAN Skills in English Grade 4 pg. 69 
- Story books 
- Newspapers 
- Magazines 
- Digital texts 
- Reading club guidelines

- Book selection  - Reading log  - Story retelling  - Group discussions

Reading

Extensive Reading: Independent Reading

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Read a variety of familiar materials independently to build reading speed and fluency. 
- Apply appropriate strategies to read independently for information and enjoyment. 
- Realise the importance of independent reading in lifelong learning.

The learner is guided to: 
- Use materials in the classroom to read extensively. 
- Read texts quietly or silently for pleasure. 
- Share what they have learned from their independent reading. 
- Create a reading wall in the classroom to share book recommendations.

- How can we become better independent readers?

MORAN Skills in English Grade 4 pg. 71 
- Classroom library 
- Reading corner 
- Digital devices 
- Reading logs

- Reading fluency  - Book discussions  - Reading wall contributions  - Self-assessment

Grammar in Use

Word Class: Regular and Irregular Adjectives

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Describe items using comparative forms of both regular and irregular adjectives for effective communication. 
- Identify regular and irregular adjectives in texts. 
- Value correct adjective usage in communication.

The learner is guided to: 
- Identify adjectives from an audio or written text. 
- Collaboratively talk about various items in the classroom using adjectives. 
- Describe items using the comparative forms of regular and irregular adjectives with peers. 
- Use adjectives in the correct order in sentences collaboratively.

- Why should we say the correct shape and size of things?  - Which are some of the words you use to talk about how someone feels or looks?

MORAN Skills in English Grade 4 pg. 72 
- Charts 
- Audio texts 
- Flash cards 
- Classroom items

- Adjective identification  - Comparative form usage  - Sentence construction  - Group activities

Grammar in Use
Writing

Word Class: Regular and Irregular Adjectives
Creative Writing: Narrative Compositions

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Use adjectives of size and shape in the right order for clarity of communication. 
- Adopt the use of adjectives for effective communication. 
- Value descriptive language in communication.

The learner is guided to: 
- Write correct sentences using comparative forms of adjectives in the right order. 
- Write sentences on tablets, computers and other digital resources using adjectives. 
- Use adjectives to talk about scenes, pictures or comics based on the themes with peers. 
- Create a chart showing comparative and superlative forms of common adjectives.

- How do we describe things?

MORAN Skills in English Grade 4 pg. 74 
- Digital devices 
- Pictures 
- Comics 
- Adjective charts
MORAN Skills in English Grade 4 pg. 76 
- Sample compositions 
- Planning templates 
- Story books

- Digital typing  - Sentence construction  - Chart creation  - Picture description

Writing

Creative Writing: Narrative Compositions

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Organise thoughts fluently, clearly and precisely in a coherent paragraph for self-expression. 
- Create a narrative composition of about 60-80 words for self-expression. 
- Realise the role of creativity in writing for different purposes.

The learner is guided to: 
- Write a narrative composition of about 60-80 words and incorporate similes. 
- Rearrange jumbled up sentences from an oral narrative into coherent paragraphs. 
- Listen to a narrative on radio or television and rewrite it in their own words. 
- Watch and dramatise a story related to the theme. 
- Visit a supermarket, food store or grocery store in the school neighbourhood and write a narrative composition based on that experience.

- How can you write an interesting composition?

MORAN Skills in English Grade 4 pg. 78 
- Radio 
- Television 
- Digital devices 
- Field trip 
- Jumbled sentences

- Completed compositions  - Paragraph arrangement  - Story dramatization  - Field trip report

THE INTERNET: EMAIL

Listening and Speaking

Pronunciation and Vocabulary: Stress and Intonation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Identify correct stress and intonation in 'WH' questions, other questions and statements for clarity in speech. 
- Understand the role of stress and intonation in conveying meaning. 
- Value correct stress and intonation in communication.

The learner is guided to: 
- Listen to an audio-visual recording of words featuring the sounds /ʊ/ /uː/ /f/ /v/. 
- Listen to correct stress in words such as address, increase among others (whether noun or verb). 
- Listen to correct intonation in questions and statements to identify a speaker's feelings. 
- Recite a poem featuring 'WH' questions and declaratives collaboratively.

- Why do we vary our voice when asking questions?  - How does good pronunciation of words and sounds help us?

MORAN Skills in English Grade 4 pg. 80 
- Audio recordings 
- Poems 
- Digital devices 
- Stress and intonation charts

- Intonation exercises  - Stress identification  - Poem recitation  - Listening comprehension

Listening and Speaking

Pronunciation and Vocabulary: Stress and Intonation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Use correct stress and intonation in questions and statements to communicate clearly. 
- Use vocabulary related to the theme in a variety of contexts for effective oral communication. 
- Adopt the use of varying intonation for effective communication.

The learner is guided to: 
- Vary intonation when uttering questions and statements. 
- Construct sentences orally with peers using vocabulary related to the theme. 
- Role-play conversations using appropriate stress and intonation. 
- Record themselves using correct stress and intonation and share with classmates.

- How do we find out what we do not know?

MORAN Skills in English Grade 4 pg. 82 
- Recording devices 
- Role play scenarios 
- Digital devices 
- Internet vocabulary lists

- Role play assessment  - Recording evaluation  - Vocabulary usage  - Peer assessment

Reading

Intensive Reading: Dialogue

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Read a variety of dialogues related to email and the internet for comprehension. 
- Identify key information in dialogues. 
- Value reading dialogues for information and enjoyment.

The learner is guided to: 
- Locate new words and sentence structures in a dialogue. 
- Read a variety of dialogues related to the theme in print and non-print formats. 
- Answer factual and inferential questions individually and collaboratively. 
- Identify events in a dialogue for logical flow. 
- Role-play dialogues about email and internet usage.

- How can we obtain information from texts?  - What stories or books have you read?

MORAN Skills in English Grade 4 pg. 84 
- Dialogues 
- Digital texts 
- Role play props 
- Flash cards

- Comprehension questions  - Dialogue sequencing  - Role play  - New word identification

Reading

Intensive Reading: Dialogue

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Apply appropriate intensive reading skills to obtain specific factual and inferential information for lifelong learning. 
- Adopt reading for purposes of comprehension and information. 
- Value reading dialogues for improving conversational skills.

The learner is guided to: 
- Answer factual and inferential questions individually and collaboratively from dialogues. 
- Role-play dialogues about email and internet usage. 
- Create their own dialogues about using email. 
- Read dialogues with appropriate stress and intonation.

- Why is it important to read and understand dialogues?

MORAN Skills in English Grade 4 pg. 86 
- Dialogues 
- Digital texts 
- Question cards 
- Writing materials

- Role play assessment  - Dialogue creation  - Reading with expression  - Comprehension questions

Grammar in Use

Word Class: Quantifiers (much, many, some and any)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Identify quantifiers and nouns used with them appropriately for effective communication. 
- Distinguish between countable and uncountable nouns. 
- Value correct quantifier usage in communication.

The learner is guided to: 
- Select countable and uncountable nouns from a list provided by the teacher. 
- Use the quantifiers (much, many, some and any) correctly with nouns and construct sentences with peers. 
- Recite poems and rhymes containing the quantifiers (much, many, some and any) in small groups. 
- Fill in blank spaces using correct quantifiers.

- How can we quantify nouns we cannot count?

MORAN Skills in English Grade 4 pg. 88 
- Noun lists 
- Poems 
- Rhymes 
- Flash cards

- Noun categorization  - Gap-filling exercises  - Poem recitation  - Sentence construction

Grammar in Use

Word Class: Quantifiers (much, many, some and any)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Use quantifiers in sentences correctly for communication clarity. 
- Adopt the correct use of quantifiers in everyday communication. 
- Value precise language usage in communication.

The learner is guided to: 
- Use digital devices to compose a short poem or a paragraph featuring the quantifiers (much, many, some and any). 
- Use the quantifiers (much, many, some and any) in a role play or a dialogue with peers. 
- Create a chart showing the correct use of different quantifiers with countable and uncountable nouns.

- When do we use 'many' and when do we use 'much'?

MORAN Skills in English Grade 4 pg. 90 
- Digital devices 
- Role play scenarios 
- Chart materials 
- Flash cards

- Digital composition  - Role play assessment  - Chart creation  - Peer evaluation

Writing

Pictorial Composition

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Organise pictures in a logical sequence to write pictorial compositions of about 60-80 words on the theme. 
- Understand the role of pictures in composition writing. 
- Value visual elements in writing.

The learner is guided to: 
- Identify pictures from online and offline sources collaboratively. 
- Use pictures from online and offline sources to write a pictorial composition of 60-80 words based on the theme. 
- Discuss pictures collaboratively and arrange them in logical sequence. 
- Plan a pictorial composition using sequenced pictures.

- How do pictures make you feel?  - How can pictures help us write better compositions?

MORAN Skills in English Grade 4 pg. 91 
- Pictures 
- Digital devices 
- Planning templates 
- Sample pictorial compositions

- Picture sequencing  - Composition planning  - Group discussions  - Picture selection

Writing

Pictorial Composition

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Write a pictorial composition of about 60-80 words on the theme for effective communication. 
- Apply appropriate vocabulary in pictorial compositions. 
- Adopt the use of a wide range of pictures to write pictorial compositions on different topics for communication.

The learner is guided to: 
- Watch a variety of videos related to the theme and write pictorial compositions collaboratively. 
- Generate a wide range of pictures from the internet and write pictorial compositions together. 
- Proofread and edit their pictorial compositions with peers. 
- Share their pictorial compositions with classmates.

- How can we make our pictorial compositions more interesting?

MORAN Skills in English Grade 4 pg. 93 
- Videos 
- Digital devices 
- Internet access 
- Writing materials

- Completed compositions  - Video comprehension  - Peer editing  - Presentation skills

TECHNOLOGY: CYBER SAFETY

Listening and Speaking

Pronunciation and Vocabulary: Interactive Listening

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

- Participate actively in a two-way conversation (turn taking) for self-expression.
- Apply vocabulary related to the theme in different settings for clarity of speech.
- Use the present and past tense correctly in a two-way dialogue for communication.

The learner is guided to:
- Listen to an audio-visual recording of words featuring the sounds /ɛə/ /j/ /ʤ/ /ʒ/.
- Identify words and phrases containing the sounds /ɛə/ /j/ /ʤ/ /ʒ/ from an audio text.
- Listen to correct pronunciation of words and phrases related to cyber safety.
- Practice saying words and phrases containing the learnt sounds.
- Act out a dialogue about cyber safety in small groups.

Why should you listen to others when they are speaking?

MORAN Skills in English Grade 4 pg. 95
Dictionary
Audio recordings
Flash cards
Charts

Observation Oral questions Peer assessment Role play

Listening and Speaking

Pronunciation and Vocabulary: Interactive Listening

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

- Participate actively in a two-way conversation (turn taking) for self-expression.
- Apply vocabulary related to the theme in different settings for clarity of speech.
- Use proper turn-taking in oral communication.

The learner is guided to:
- Wait for their turn to speak during a conversation.
- Pay attention to what others say during a dialogue.
- Watch choral verses and identify how presenters use body movement and facial expressions.
- Recite choral verses in pairs and groups using appropriate body movements and facial expressions.
- Record one another as they perform choral verses.

Why should we wait for our turn to speak?

MORAN Skills in English Grade 4 pg. 96
Charts
Digital devices
Video recordings
MORAN Skills in English Grade 4 pg. 97
Word cards
Digital resources

Observation Oral presentations Self-assessment Role play

Reading

Extensive Reading: Narratives/Poems

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

- Read a variety of materials (narratives, poems) for lifelong learning.
- Demonstrate independent reading of a variety of materials for information.
- Appreciate the importance of independent reading for information and enjoyment.

The learner is guided to:
- Read the passage 'Safety on the internet'.
- Answer questions based on the passage.
- Read the words in green in the story and use them to make sentences about cyber safety.
- Retell the story in their own words.
- Discuss questions related to the story in groups.

Why should we read different types of materials?

MORAN Skills in English Grade 4 pg. 99
Story books
Readers
Digital texts

Written exercises Oral questions Peer assessment Observation

Reading

Extensive Reading: Narratives/Poems

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

- Read a variety of poems related to the theme for comprehension.
- Apply appropriate reading techniques to identify phrases in poems.
- Value the importance of independent reading in lifelong learning.

The learner is guided to:
- Read the poem 'Safety for sure'.
- Talk about how to be safe when using the internet.
- Read the story 'Milo's choice'.
- Identify and discuss proverbs used in the story.
- Prepare a list of proverbs and discuss their meanings.
- Read interesting materials such as stories and poems from the library or internet.

What kind of materials do you enjoy reading?

MORAN Skills in English Grade 4 pg. 101
Poems
Story books
Readers
Digital devices

Oral questions Written exercises Reading log Checklists

Grammar in Use

Tense: Present and Past Progressive Aspect

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

- Identify the present and past progressive forms of verbs in oral and written texts.
- Use the present and past progressive aspect correctly in oral and written contexts.
- Appreciate the importance of the present and past progressive aspect in communication.

The learner is guided to:
- Read sentences and identify if the activities are going on now or in the past.
- Tell classmates a story and identify when the actions in the story took place.
- Listen to a radio or TV programme and take note of present and past progressive forms.
- Identify present progressive and past progressive verbs in reading materials.

Why is it important to show when something happened?

MORAN Skills in English Grade 4 pg. 102
Newspapers
Magazines
Radio
Television

Written exercises Oral questions Checklists Peer assessment

Grammar in Use

Tense: Present and Past Progressive Aspect

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

- Use present and past progressive tense correctly in sentences.
- Apply the correct patterns for present and past progressive forms.
- Value the use of correct tenses in communication.

The learner is guided to:
- Complete sentences using the correct form of the verb.
- Give examples of sentences in present progressive and past progressive tenses.
- Form present and past progressive tense sentences using verbs related to cyber safety.
- Type sentences using present or past progressive tense.
- Sing a song using present progressive and past progressive forms.

How do we tell that an action is or was happening?

MORAN Skills in English Grade 4 pg. 103
Digital devices
Charts
Newspapers

Written exercises Oral presentations Group work Role play

Writing

Punctuation: Full Stop/Capital Letters

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

- Identify capital letters and full stops in written texts.
- Use capital letters and full stops correctly in written texts.
- Value the importance of correct punctuation in written communication.

The learner is guided to:
- Write answers to questions using one word and check if capital letters are used correctly.
- Identify names of people and places from a story.
- Write sentences containing names of people, days, months, cities, towns, mountains or rivers.
- Study a table showing full words and their abbreviations.

Why do we use punctuation marks?

MORAN Skills in English Grade 4 pg. 105
Punctuation charts
Workbooks
Digital devices

Written exercises Observation Checklists Peer assessment

Writing

Punctuation: Full Stop/Capital Letters

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

- Use abbreviations correctly in writing.
- Apply full stops and capital letters correctly in written texts.
- Appreciate the importance of punctuation marks in communication.

The learner is guided to:
- Write names in abbreviated forms.
- Identify abbreviations used in given sentences.
- Add full stops and capital letters to sentences.
- Correct a text that has errors by adding capital letters and full stops.
- Make cards with capital letters and punctuation marks.
- Type corrected stories on a digital device.

Which punctuation marks do you use when writing?

MORAN Skills in English Grade 4 pg. 107
Cards
Digital devices
Charts
Sentences with errors

Written exercises Peer assessment Observation Dictation

THE FARM

Listening and Speaking

Pronunciation and Vocabulary: Tongue Twisters

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

- Articulate sounds accurately for clarity of speech.
- Select sounds correctly from a language sample to improve listening comprehension.
- Value the role of correct pronunciation in speech for communication clarity.

The learner is guided to:
- Say sounds correctly after the teacher.
- Using a digital device, listen to how each word is pronounced.
- Read sentences to a classmate and listen to the classmate read the sentences.
- Identify words that have the sounds listed from sentences.
- Recite the poem "A farmer's prayer" after the teacher.

Why should we say words clearly?

MORAN Skills in English Grade 4 pg. 110
Audio recordings
Digital devices
Word cards
Charts

Observation Oral questions Recitation Peer assessment

Listening and Speaking

Pronunciation and Vocabulary: Tongue Twisters

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

- Articulate sounds related to the farm accurately.
- Use vocabulary items related to the farm in a variety of contexts.
- Appreciate the importance of correct pronunciation of words for effective communication.

The learner is guided to:
- Listen to tongue twisters from an audio recording.
- Say tongue twisters in groups.
- Find sounds that are repeated in each tongue twister.
- Create own tongue twisters using words with sounds v, w, s and sounds in "chips" and "cure".
- Look at pictures and talk about them using farm-related vocabulary.

What should you do to say words correctly?

MORAN Skills in English Grade 4 pg. 111
Pictures
Audio recordings
Word cards
Digital devices

Oral presentations Observation Creating tongue twisters Vocabulary exercises

Reading

Reading Fluency

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

- Read a text of about 300 words accurately and at the right speed.
- Use fluency strategies to read a text of about 300 words related to the theme.
- Value the importance of fluency in reading for comprehension.

The learner is guided to:
- Look at the picture and read the title of the story "Where is the rain?".
- Predict what the story is about.
- Read the story in a group, ensuring they read well.
- Take turns to read the story again.
- Listen to questions based on the story and say the answers.

Why is it important to read at a reasonable speed?

MORAN Skills in English Grade 4 pg. 113
Story books
Reading passages
Charts

Observation Oral reading Comprehension questions Retelling

Reading

Reading Fluency

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

- Answer questions based on a text for comprehension.
- Apply reading techniques to understand texts related to the farm.
- Appreciate the importance of reading for information and enjoyment.

The learner is guided to:
- Answer questions based on the story "Where is the rain?".
- Read another story provided by the teacher.
- Predict what the new story is about based on the title and pictures.
- Answer questions about the new story.
- Read and sing a song about the garden.

How do you read a text fast?

MORAN Skills in English Grade 4 pg. 114
Story books
Songs
Digital devices

Comprehension questions Oral reading Peer assessment Observation

Reading
Grammar in Use

Reading Fluency
Word Classes: Contracted Verb Forms

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

- Read poems and rhymes with proper rhythm.
- Apply reading techniques to read poems fluently.
- Value the importance of reading for enjoyment and information.

The learner is guided to:
- Read a poem about the garden and tap the desk with a finger to the beat of the poem.
- Read the poem again and clap to the beats.
- Read poems and rhymes that the teacher provides, paying attention to the beat.
- Watch a video of a poem recitation and repeat the poem.
- Read stories to peers and discuss what makes reading fluent.

Why should we read fluently?

MORAN Skills in English Grade 4 pg. 116
Poems
Rhymes
Video recordings
Charts
MORAN Skills in English Grade 4 pg. 117
Charts
Audio recordings
Digital devices

Observation Recitation Peer assessment Oral reading

Grammar in Use

Word Classes: Positive/Negative Statements

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

- Identify positive and negative statements in texts.
- Use positive and negative statements correctly in speech and writing.
- Value the appropriate use of positive and negative statements in communication.

The learner is guided to:
- Read sentences aloud.
- Identify which sentences say something is true (positive) and which say something is not true (negative).
- Group sentences as positive or negative statements.
- Change positive statements to negative and negative to positive.
- Ask and answer questions that can have positive or negative answers.

How can we improve our use of positive and negative statements in daily communication?

MORAN Skills in English Grade 4 pg. 118
Charts
Sentence strips
Workbooks

Written exercises Oral questions Pair work Group presentations

Grammar in Use

Word Classes: Contracted Verb Forms/Positive/Negative Statements

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

- Apply contractions and positive/negative statements in communication.
- Construct sentences using contractions correctly.
- Value the importance of proper language structures in communication.

The learner is guided to:
- Create a wall chart showing contracted forms of verbs.
- Make sentences using the present perfect and past perfect aspects.
- Play a game where they pick verbs and form sentences in present perfect and past perfect aspects.
- Use verbs in present perfect or past perfect to talk about the environment.

How do we show the time an action has just taken place?

MORAN Skills in English Grade 4 pg. 119
Word cards
Charts
Digital devices

Written tests Group activities Observations Oral presentations

Writing

Creative Writing: Narrative Compositions

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

- Describe the parts of a narrative composition in preparation for writing.
- Organize thoughts fluently and clearly in a coherent paragraph.
- Appreciate the role of creativity in writing for different purposes.

The learner is guided to:
- Read the story "A happy farmer".
- Identify the title, introduction, main body, and conclusion of the story.
- Describe the parts of a composition using a table.
- Listen to a story and rewrite it in their own words.
- Arrange jumbled sentences to form a sensible paragraph.

Why do you enjoy listening to and reading stories?

MORAN Skills in English Grade 4 pg. 119
Story books
Jumbled sentences
Audio recordings

Written compositions Peer assessment Paragraph organization Observation

Writing

Creative Writing: Narrative Compositions

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

- Arrange paragraphs in the correct order for coherence.
- Use similes to make narrative compositions interesting.
- Value the importance of creativity in writing.

The learner is guided to:
- Read a story with jumbled paragraphs and arrange them in the correct order.
- Match words and phrases based on similarities to form similes.
- Complete similes and draw pictures to illustrate each.
- Plan a composition of 60-80 words with an introduction, body, and conclusion.

How can you write an interesting composition?

MORAN Skills in English Grade 4 pg. 120
Jumbled paragraphs
Writing materials
Pictures
Charts

Written compositions Peer assessment Picture illustrations Group work

Writing

Creative Writing: Narrative Compositions

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

- Arrange paragraphs in the correct order for coherence.
- Use similes to make narrative compositions interesting.
- Value the importance of creativity in writing.

The learner is guided to:
- Read a story with jumbled paragraphs and arrange them in the correct order.
- Match words and phrases based on similarities to form similes.
- Complete similes and draw pictures to illustrate each.
- Plan a composition of 60-80 words with an introduction, body, and conclusion.

How can you write an interesting composition?

MORAN Skills in English Grade 4 pg. 120
Jumbled paragraphs
Writing materials
Pictures
Charts

Written compositions Peer assessment Picture illustrations Group work

Writing

Creative Writing: Narrative Compositions

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

- Create a narrative composition of 60-80 words for self-expression.
- Use similes to enhance the quality of narrative compositions.
- Value the importance of creativity in writing for different purposes.

The learner is guided to:
- Create a composition of 60-80 words about the farm using similes.
- Visit a farm during a class field trip and write a composition about the experience.
- Read each other's stories and discuss what makes them interesting.
- Collect and read more interesting stories.

What makes a story interesting?

MORAN Skills in English Grade 4 pg. 121
Writing materials
Story books
Field trip
Digital devices

Written compositions Peer assessment Observation Field trip reports

Writing

Creative Writing: Narrative Compositions

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

- Create a narrative composition of 60-80 words for self-expression.
- Use similes to enhance the quality of narrative compositions.
- Value the importance of creativity in writing for different purposes.

The learner is guided to:
- Create a composition of 60-80 words about the farm using similes.
- Visit a farm during a class field trip and write a composition about the experience.
- Read each other's stories and discuss what makes them interesting.
- Collect and read more interesting stories.

What makes a story interesting?

MORAN Skills in English Grade 4 pg. 121
Writing materials
Story books
Field trip
Digital devices

Written compositions Peer assessment Observation Field trip reports

HIV AND AIDS

Listening and Speaking

Pronunciation and Vocabulary: Speaking Fluency

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

- Speak fluently and confidently on a given topic to enhance oral skills.
- Articulate sounds accurately for effective communication.
- Value the importance of speaking at a reasonable speed and without hesitation.

The learner is guided to:
- Read and recite the poem "HIV and AIDS".
- Pause where necessary when reciting the poem.
- Listen to the teacher read the story "Young Stars School".
- Repeat the story aloud and clearly without unnecessary pauses.
- Prepare a talk on how to overcome HIV and AIDS.

Why should you speak accurately?

MORAN Skills in English Grade 4 pg. 124
Poems
Reading passages
Charts
Audio recordings

Oral presentations Observation Peer assessment Recitation

Listening and Speaking

Pronunciation and Vocabulary: Speaking Fluency

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

- Speak fluently and confidently on a given topic to enhance oral skills.
- Articulate sounds accurately for effective communication.
- Value the importance of speaking at a reasonable speed and without hesitation.

The learner is guided to:
- Read and recite the poem "HIV and AIDS".
- Pause where necessary when reciting the poem.
- Listen to the teacher read the story "Young Stars School".
- Repeat the story aloud and clearly without unnecessary pauses.
- Prepare a talk on how to overcome HIV and AIDS.

Why should you speak accurately?

MORAN Skills in English Grade 4 pg. 124
Poems
Reading passages
Charts
Audio recordings

Oral presentations Observation Peer assessment Recitation

Listening and Speaking

Pronunciation and Vocabulary: Speaking Fluency

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

- Present speeches on given topics without unnecessary pauses.
- Use vocabulary related to HIV and AIDS appropriately.
- Appreciate the importance of speaking fluently in different contexts.

The learner is guided to:
- Present a speech about HIV and AIDS to classmates.
- Use proper facial expressions and body language during presentations.
- Fill in blank spaces in sentences using words related to HIV and AIDS.
- Read words aloud related to the theme and identify silent letters.
- Make speeches during club activities.

How can you speak without unnecessary pauses?

MORAN Skills in English Grade 4 pg. 125
Word cards
Charts
Digital devices
Flash cards

Oral presentations Vocabulary exercises Observation Peer assessment

Listening and Speaking

Pronunciation and Vocabulary: Speaking Fluency

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

- Present speeches on given topics without unnecessary pauses.
- Use vocabulary related to HIV and AIDS appropriately.
- Appreciate the importance of speaking fluently in different contexts.

The learner is guided to:
- Present a speech about HIV and AIDS to classmates.
- Use proper facial expressions and body language during presentations.
- Fill in blank spaces in sentences using words related to HIV and AIDS.
- Read words aloud related to the theme and identify silent letters.
- Make speeches during club activities.

How can you speak without unnecessary pauses?

MORAN Skills in English Grade 4 pg. 125
Word cards
Charts
Digital devices
Flash cards

Oral presentations Vocabulary exercises Observation Peer assessment

Listening and Speaking

Pronunciation and Vocabulary: Speaking Fluency

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

- Articulate sounds (h, f, s, z, gh) correctly.
- Use vocabulary related to HIV and AIDS appropriately in various contexts.
- Value the importance of clear speech for effective communication.

The learner is guided to:
- Read words with sounds h, f, s, z and gh.
- Use words to talk about pictures related to HIV and AIDS.
- Listen to an audio recording and identify words with specific sounds.
- Make a list of words with identified sounds and practice saying them.
- Repeat words related to HIV and AIDS accurately.

Why should we say words clearly?

MORAN Skills in English Grade 4 pg. 126
Pictures
Audio recordings
Word cards
Charts

Oral exercises Observation Vocabulary exercises Pronunciation drills

Reading

Intensive Reading: Narratives

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

- Read narratives related to HIV and AIDS for comprehension.
- Apply appropriate reading techniques to understand narratives.
- Appreciate the importance of reading for information and enjoyment.

The learner is guided to:
- Read the title of the story "Caleb, the conqueror".
- Study the picture and read the first sentence of each paragraph.
- Predict what the story is about.
- Answer questions based on the story.
- Discuss how to tell the meaning of unknown words from the context.

Why do we read stories?

MORAN Skills in English Grade 4 pg. 127
Story books
Reading passages
Pictures
Charts

Comprehension questions Oral discussions Observation Peer assessment

Reading

Intensive Reading: Narratives

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

- Read narratives related to HIV and AIDS for comprehension.
- Apply appropriate reading techniques to understand narratives.
- Appreciate the importance of reading for information and enjoyment.

The learner is guided to:
- Read the title of the story "Caleb, the conqueror".
- Study the picture and read the first sentence of each paragraph.
- Predict what the story is about.
- Answer questions based on the story.
- Discuss how to tell the meaning of unknown words from the context.

Why do we read stories?

MORAN Skills in English Grade 4 pg. 127
Story books
Reading passages
Pictures
Charts

Comprehension questions Oral discussions Observation Peer assessment

Reading

Intensive Reading: Narratives

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

- Identify new vocabulary in narratives and understand their meanings.
- Apply reading techniques to obtain information from texts.
- Appreciate the importance of reading for comprehension.

The learner is guided to:
- Find sentences with new words from the story "Caleb, the conqueror".
- Explain the meaning of each word by reading the sentences where they are used.
- Use new words to make simple sentences.
- Find out how HIV/AIDS can and cannot be transmitted and fill in a table.
- Identify events in the story and write them in order.

How can we tell the meaning of words we do not know?

MORAN Skills in English Grade 4 pg. 129
Dictionaries
Story books
Reading passages
Charts

Vocabulary exercises Written exercises Observation Oral presentations

Reading

Intensive Reading: Narratives

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

- Identify new vocabulary in narratives and understand their meanings.
- Apply reading techniques to obtain information from texts.
- Appreciate the importance of reading for comprehension.

The learner is guided to:
- Find sentences with new words from the story "Caleb, the conqueror".
- Explain the meaning of each word by reading the sentences where they are used.
- Use new words to make simple sentences.
- Find out how HIV/AIDS can and cannot be transmitted and fill in a table.
- Identify events in the story and write them in order.

How can we tell the meaning of words we do not know?

MORAN Skills in English Grade 4 pg. 129
Dictionaries
Story books
Reading passages
Charts

Vocabulary exercises Written exercises Observation Oral presentations

Reading

Intensive Reading: Narratives

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

- Read and understand narratives related to HIV and AIDS.
- Retell narratives in a logical order.
- Value the importance of reading for information and enjoyment.

The learner is guided to:
- Read the title of a new story provided by the teacher.
- Look at the picture and predict what the story is about.
- Read the story and answer questions.
- Retell the story to classmates.
- Draw a picture to summarize the story.
- Read a digital text provided by the teacher.

How do you read and understand a story?

MORAN Skills in English Grade 4 pg. 130
Story books
Digital texts
Pictures
Drawing materials

Comprehension questions Retelling Picture illustrations Observation

Grammar in Use

Word Class: Adverbs

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

- Identify adverbs of manner, time, and place in sentences.
- Understand how adverbs provide more information in sentences.
- Appreciate the importance of adverbs in communication.

The learner is guided to:
- Study a picture and describe where things are located using adverbs.
- Answer questions about when they come to class, how they do activities, and where they live.
- Underline words that answer each question in their responses.
- Discuss what type of information these words provide.
- Recite a poem and notice words that describe actions.

Where do you live? How do you do your work? When do we come to school?

MORAN Skills in English Grade 4 pg. 131
Pictures
Poems
Charts
Workbooks

Oral questions Written exercises Observation Peer assessment

Grammar in Use

Word Class: Adverbs

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

- Identify adverbs of manner, time, and place in sentences.
- Understand how adverbs provide more information in sentences.
- Appreciate the importance of adverbs in communication.

The learner is guided to:
- Study a picture and describe where things are located using adverbs.
- Answer questions about when they come to class, how they do activities, and where they live.
- Underline words that answer each question in their responses.
- Discuss what type of information these words provide.
- Recite a poem and notice words that describe actions.

Where do you live? How do you do your work? When do we come to school?

MORAN Skills in English Grade 4 pg. 131
Pictures
Poems
Charts
Workbooks

Oral questions Written exercises Observation Peer assessment

Grammar in Use

Word Class: Adverbs

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

- Identify adverbs of manner, time, and place in sentences.
- Understand how adverbs provide more information in sentences.
- Appreciate the importance of adverbs in communication.

The learner is guided to:
- Study a picture and describe where things are located using adverbs.
- Answer questions about when they come to class, how they do activities, and where they live.
- Underline words that answer each question in their responses.
- Discuss what type of information these words provide.
- Recite a poem and notice words that describe actions.

Where do you live? How do you do your work? When do we come to school?

MORAN Skills in English Grade 4 pg. 131
Pictures
Poems
Charts
Workbooks

Oral questions Written exercises Observation Peer assessment

Grammar in Use

Word Class: Adverbs

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

- Distinguish adverbs of manner, time, and place in sentences.
- Use adverbs correctly in both oral and written sentences.
- Value the importance of adverbs in communication.

The learner is guided to:
- Read words in lists of adverbs of manner, time, and place.
- Recite the poem "Run, Rotich, run" and notice adverbs in it.
- Take turns reading the poem and clap once for adverbs of manner, twice for adverbs of time, and thrice for adverbs of place.
- Listen to a story read by the teacher and identify adverbs of manner, time, and place.

How do adverbs enhance our communication?

MORAN Skills in English Grade 4 pg. 132
Poems
Stories
Charts
Word cards

Oral exercises Observation Written tests Recitation

Grammar in Use

Word Class: Adverbs

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

- Distinguish adverbs of manner, time, and place in sentences.
- Use adverbs correctly in both oral and written sentences.
- Value the importance of adverbs in communication.

The learner is guided to:
- Read words in lists of adverbs of manner, time, and place.
- Recite the poem "Run, Rotich, run" and notice adverbs in it.
- Take turns reading the poem and clap once for adverbs of manner, twice for adverbs of time, and thrice for adverbs of place.
- Listen to a story read by the teacher and identify adverbs of manner, time, and place.

How do adverbs enhance our communication?

MORAN Skills in English Grade 4 pg. 132
Poems
Stories
Charts
Word cards

Oral exercises Observation Written tests Recitation

Grammar in Use

Word Class: Adverbs

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

- Use adverbs of manner, time, and place correctly in sentences.
- Construct sentences with appropriate adverbs.
- Value the importance of adverbs in oral and written communication.

The learner is guided to:
- Talk about things they and their friends do using adverbs of manner, place, and time.
- Combine sentences with appropriate adverbs.
- Make three sentences for each type of adverb.
- Play a game where they pick activities and include adverbs that say how, where, or when the action was done.

What is the importance of using adverbs as we speak and write?

MORAN Skills in English Grade 4 pg. 133
Word cards
Sentence strips
Game materials
Charts

Group activities Written exercises Games Observation

Writing

Punctuation: Comma, Question Marks

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

- Identify comma and question mark punctuation in written texts.
- Understand how these punctuation marks are used.
- Value the importance of correct punctuation in writing.

The learner is guided to:
- Look at punctuation marks and discuss their names and uses.
- Read sentences and notice how punctuation marks are used.
- Write well-punctuated sentences using question marks and commas.
- Make a chart with punctuation marks drawn correctly.
- Copy a story and identify punctuation marks by circling question marks and marking commas with an x.

Why should we punctuate written work?

MORAN Skills in English Grade 4 pg. 134
Charts
Reading passages
Workbooks
Flash cards

Written exercises Observation Charting Identification exercises

Writing

Punctuation: Comma, Question Marks

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

- Identify comma and question mark punctuation in written texts.
- Understand how these punctuation marks are used.
- Value the importance of correct punctuation in writing.

The learner is guided to:
- Look at punctuation marks and discuss their names and uses.
- Read sentences and notice how punctuation marks are used.
- Write well-punctuated sentences using question marks and commas.
- Make a chart with punctuation marks drawn correctly.
- Copy a story and identify punctuation marks by circling question marks and marking commas with an x.

Why should we punctuate written work?

MORAN Skills in English Grade 4 pg. 134
Charts
Reading passages
Workbooks
Flash cards

Written exercises Observation Charting Identification exercises

Writing

Punctuation: Comma, Question Marks

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

- Use commas and question marks correctly in written texts.
- Create correctly punctuated sentences.
- Appreciate the importance of correct punctuation in communication.

The learner is guided to:
- Use cards to draw commas and question marks for display.
- Read sentences containing question marks and commas.
- Make stickers with correctly punctuated sentences for display.
- Copy sentences and place punctuation marks in the correct places.
- Read a text and add commas and question marks where needed.
- Type correctly punctuated sentences on a digital device.

How do we use these punctuation marks: comma and question mark?

MORAN Skills in English Grade 4 pg. 135
Cards
Digital devices
Texts with missing punctuation
Charts

Written exercises Punctuation games Peer assessment Observation

Writing

Punctuation: Comma, Question Marks

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

- Use commas and question marks correctly in written texts.
- Create correctly punctuated sentences.
- Appreciate the importance of correct punctuation in communication.

The learner is guided to:
- Use cards to draw commas and question marks for display.
- Read sentences containing question marks and commas.
- Make stickers with correctly punctuated sentences for display.
- Copy sentences and place punctuation marks in the correct places.
- Read a text and add commas and question marks where needed.
- Type correctly punctuated sentences on a digital device.

How do we use these punctuation marks: comma and question mark?

MORAN Skills in English Grade 4 pg. 135
Cards
Digital devices
Texts with missing punctuation
Charts

Written exercises Punctuation games Peer assessment Observation