SCHOOL

Listening and Speaking

Pronunciation and Vocabulary (bl, sp, sc, sk, ck) - Lesson 1

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

-Distinguish words with the target letter-sound combinations in conversations
-Use vocabulary related to the theme to communicate in various contexts
-Respond to specific simple two-directional instructions
-Realize the importance of listening attentively and pronouncing words correctly

The learner is guided to:
-Listen to audio-visual recordings of songs, stories with target letter-sound combinations
-Pick words with target sounds: bl (blue), sp (spoon), sc (school), sk (sky), ck (kick)
-Practice using target sounds to form words
-Construct simple sentences using new words
-Develop a talking tree with peers using new words

Why should we listen attentively when other people are talking?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 3
-MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 4
-Audio recordings
-Talking tree materials

Observation -Oral questions -Listening activities -Pronunciation practice

Listening and Speaking
Reading

Pronunciation and Vocabulary (bl, sp, sc, sk, ck) - Lesson 2
Fluency - Lesson 1

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

-Identify words with target letter-sound combinations from conversations
-Pronounce words with target sounds correctly
-Use new words in meaningful sentences
-Respond to two-directional instructions without interrupting

The learner is guided to:
-Listen to poems and conversations with target sounds
-Pick out words with bl, sp, sc, sk, or ck from conversations
-Practice pronunciation in pairs
-Write sentences using words with target sounds

Why should we pronounce sounds and words correctly?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 5
-Word charts
-Flash cards
-Teacher's guide
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 6
-Video clips
-Audio recordings
-Digital devices

Observation -Oral questions -Written exercises -Peer assessment

Reading

Fluency - Lesson 2
Comprehension - Lesson 1
Comprehension - Lesson 2

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

-Read a grade-appropriate text with target sounds accurately
-Read expressively and at appropriate speed
-Realize importance of reading fluently in various genres

The learner is guided to:
-Practice reading posture and page turning
-Read short texts observing stress and intonation
-Engage in timed reading (65 words per minute)
-Display right expressions when reading

Why should we read a text accurately?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 8
-Reading texts
-Timers
-Expression prompts
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 9
-Story books
-Comprehension questions
-Picture prompts
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 10
-Comprehension texts
-Question cards
-Discussion prompts

Timed reading -Expression assessment -Reading comprehension check

Language Use
Writing

The verb 'to be' (is, are) - Lesson 1
The verb 'to be' (is, are) - Lesson 2
Handwriting - Lesson 1

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

-Recognize correct use of verbs 'is' and 'are' in sentences
-Use present tense forms of 'to be' to construct simple sentences
-Adopt use of 'is' and 'are' in day-to-day conversation

The learner is guided to:
-Listen to story/poem/conversation containing 'is' and 'are'
-Identify sentences showing present tense forms
-Describe own and others' actions using 'is' and 'are'
-Ask and answer questions using 'is' and 'are'

How do we talk about what is happening at the present?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 11
-Audio recordings
-Sentence strips
-Action cards
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 12
-Role play props
-Language games
-Song materials
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 13
-Digital devices
-Writing materials
-Word cards

Observation -Oral questions -Written exercises -Role play assessment

Writing

Handwriting - Lesson 2

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

-Write words with descenders legibly and neatly
-Write long words related to theme in response to picture prompts
-Demonstrate good handwriting practices

The learner is guided to:
-Practice writing descenders correctly
-Write words from picture prompts
-Exchange work for peer correction
-Maintain neat and legible handwriting

Why is neat handwriting important?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 14
-Picture prompts
-Writing materials
-Peer assessment checklist

Written assessment -Peer assessment -Self-assessment -Handwriting samples

GARDEN

Listening and Speaking

Pronunciation and Vocabulary (/ɪə/, /θ/, /ð/, wh, tw) - Lesson 1

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

-Identify words with target sounds from oral text
-Pronounce words with target combinations in preparation for reading
-Use words related to theme in relevant contexts

The learner is guided to:
-Pronounce words with target sounds: /ɪə/ (near), /θ/ (thing), /ð/ (this), wh (when), tw (two)
-Recite rhyming words with target sounds
-Listen to and pronounce garden-related vocabulary
-Use vocabulary to construct oral sentences

Why should we pronounce words correctly?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 76
-MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 77
-Garden pictures
-Sound prompts

Observation -Pronunciation check -Vocabulary use -Oral sentences

Listening and Speaking
Reading

Pronunciation and Vocabulary (/ɪə/, /θ/, /ð/, wh, tw) - Lesson 2
Fluency - Lesson 1

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

-Respond to specific two-directional instructions
-Play language games matching vocabulary to pictures
-Realize importance of listening attentively

The learner is guided to:
-Recite rhymes/sing songs with garden vocabulary
-Play language game matching vocabulary to pictures
-Respond to simple two-directional instructions
-Use new words in various contexts

What do we find in a garden?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 78
-Language game materials
-Picture matching cards
-Instruction prompts
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 80
-MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 81
-Reading charts
-Expression guides

Game participation -Vocabulary application -Instruction following -Oral communication

Reading

Fluency - Lesson 2

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

-Practice reading decodable and non-decodable words
-Participate in readers theatre
-Recite poems related to theme

The learner is guided to:
-Practice reading decodable and non-decodable words
-Participate in readers theatre with peers
-Recite poems about gardens
-Display appropriate tonal variations

How can we improve our reading speed?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 82
-Readers theatre scripts
-Poetry materials
-Reading materials

Peer participation -Poetry recitation -Reading practice -Expression evaluation

Reading

Comprehension - Lesson 1

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

-Make predictions based on title and pictures
-Use contextual clues to infer meanings
-Answer direct and indirect questions

The learner is guided to:
-Look at pictures and title and predict story
-Read garden-related stories
-Use contextual clues to infer word meanings
-Respond to direct questions by locating sentences

How can we predict the ending of a story?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 83
-MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 84
-Garden stories
-Comprehension questions

Prediction assessment -Context clue usage -Direct question answers -Reading comprehension

Reading

Comprehension - Lesson 2

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

-Adopt reading texts for information
-Summarize events in story in few words
-Connect story with real-life experiences

The learner is guided to:
-Answer indirect questions using contextual clues
-Summarize events in a story
-Relate stories to personal garden experiences
-Practice reading for information

How can we tell where events in a story have taken place?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 85
-Summary worksheets
-Connection activities
-Assessment guides

Summary evaluation -Inference assessment -Real-life connections -Information recall

Language Use

Past Continuous Tense - Lesson 1
Past Continuous Tense - Lesson 2

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

-Identify words in past continuous tense
-Change verbs from present to past continuous
-Realize importance of communicating using past continuous

The learner is guided to:
-Listen to stories with past continuous tense
-Pick out verbs in past continuous tense
-Take turns asking/answering questions using past continuous
-Construct sentences based on garden pictures

What were the learners doing in school yesterday?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 86
-MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 87
-Tense charts
-Garden pictures
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 88
-Language games
-Sentence construction materials
-Peer assessment sheets

Observation -Verb identification -Tense conversion -Question practice

Writing

Spelling - Lesson 1

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

-Spell words with target sounds for effective writing
-Write 3-7 letter words related to theme correctly
-Endorse writing words correctly, clearly and legibly

The learner is guided to:
-Read words with target sounds from word wall
-Copy words with letter combinations
-Spell words from dictation
-Make words from jumbled letters

How do we learn to spell words or names?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 89
-MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 90
-Word walls
-Dictation materials

Spelling test -Word formation -Dictation assessment -Letter arrangement

Writing

Spelling - Lesson 2

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

-Write 3-7 letter garden-related words correctly
-Form words using letters of names
-Demonstrate consistent correct spelling

The learner is guided to:
-Write 3-7 letter words and read them aloud
-Form words related to theme using letters of names
-Practice writing garden vocabulary correctly
-Exchange work for peer correction

Why is correct spelling important?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 91
-Name letter activities
-Spelling practice sheets
-Peer assessment guides

Word writing -Name-based word formation -Peer correction -Reading aloud

ACCIDENTS

Listening and Speaking
Listening and Speaking

Pronunciation and vocabulary (nd, nk, /eɪ/, /əʊ/, /aɪ/) - Lesson 1
Pronunciation and vocabulary (nd, nk, /eɪ/, /əʊ/, /aɪ/) - Lesson 2

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

-Recognize target sounds in given words
-Pronounce words with target combinations in preparation for reading
-Use new words related to theme in relevant contexts

The learner is guided to:
-Listen to audio recordings with target sounds: nd (sand), nk (ink), /eɪ/ (take), /əʊ/ (home), /aɪ/ (mine)
-Identify and pronounce words with target sounds
-Recite rhymes/tongue twisters for pronunciation practice
-Listen to texts and identify new words

Why do you look at someone's face as they speak?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 90
-MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 91
-Audio recordings
-Tongue twister cards
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 92
-Road safety materials
-Drawing materials
-Instruction cards

Observation -Pronunciation check -Sound identification -Vocabulary use

Reading

Fluency - Lesson 1

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

-Identify words with target sounds for reading
-Read text accurately at right speed
-Display right feelings and emotions for fluency

The learner is guided to:
-Pick out words with nd, nk, and ar sounds
-Read words containing target sounds
-Practice reading text aloud repetitively
-Engage in timed reading with facial expressions

Why is it important to read words properly?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 94
-MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 95
-Reading texts
-Expression guides

Reading fluency check -Sound recognition -Timed reading -Expression assessment

Reading

Fluency - Lesson 2

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

-Endorse reading texts in variety of genres
-Practice reading decodable and non-decodable words
-Participate in readers theatre

The learner is guided to:
-Practice reading decodable and non-decodable words
-Participate in readers theatre with peers
-Make appropriate pauses at punctuations
-Display right tonal variations

What can help someone to read well?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 96
-Readers theatre scripts
-Punctuation guides
-Reading materials

Peer participation -Reading practice -Punctuation observance -Theatre assessment

Reading

Comprehension - Lesson 1
Comprehension - Lesson 2

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

-Describe characters and events in text
-Make predictions based on title and pictures
-Respond to direct and indirect questions

The learner is guided to:
-Look at title and pictures for predictions
-Discuss setting and characters in story
-Read accident-related texts and respond to questions
-Use contextual clues for indirect questions

What do you think will happen in this story?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 97
-MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 98
-Accident stories
-Character charts
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 99
-Role play materials
-Story retelling prompts
-Experience sharing guides

Prediction assessment -Character description -Question comprehension -Context usage

Language Use

Use of conjunctions (or) - Lesson 1

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

-Distinguish uses of conjunction 'or' in sentences
-Use conjunction 'or' to construct sentences related to theme
-Adopt using 'or' in everyday communication

The learner is guided to:
-Identify sentences featuring conjunction 'or'
-Construct sentences using 'or' to show choice
-Role play making choices using 'or'
-Practice with accident-related situations

What do we say when we want to choose something from a group of things?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 100
-MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 101
-Conjunction cards
-Choice scenarios

Observation -Sentence construction -Role play assessment -Choice making

Language Use

Use of conjunctions (or) - Lesson 2

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

-Sing and recite poems using conjunction 'or'
-Apply knowledge in various contexts
-Demonstrate understanding through activities

The learner is guided to:
-Sing and recite poems about safety using 'or'
-Practice with accident prevention scenarios
-Create safety instructions using 'or'
-Share constructed sentences with peers

How do we make safety choices?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 102
-Safety poems
-Instruction cards
-Peer sharing materials

Poetry recitation -Sentence creation -Safety instruction writing -Peer feedback

Writing

Spelling - Lesson 1
Spelling - Lesson 2

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

-Spell 3-6 letter words with target sounds
-Write vocabulary related to theme appropriately
-Adopt writing words clearly and correctly

The learner is guided to:
-Identify words with nk, nd, ar sounds from jumbled words
-Copy words with target combinations
-Write words from dictation
-Make words from jumbled letters

Why should people spell words correctly?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 103
-MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 104
-Jumbled word activities
-Dictation materials
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 105
-Word building materials
-Digital flash cards
-Practice activities

Spelling test -Word formation -Dictation assessment -Letter arrangement

CLASSROOM

Listening and Speaking

Pronunciation and Vocabulary (br, /ə/, /iː/, /eɪ/, /əʊ/) - Lesson 1

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

-Recognize words with target sounds in preparation for reading
-Pronounce new words correctly for clarity in speech
-Use classroom-related words in relevant contexts

The learner is guided to:
-Identify words with target sounds: br (brick), /ə/ (her), /iː/ (been), /eɪ/ (said), /əʊ/ (coat, boat)
-Pronounce words and phrases with target combinations
-Recite rhyming words to practice pronunciation
-Listen to vocabulary in sentences and short paragraphs

Which words do you use to talk about the classroom?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 105
-MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 106
-Sound cards
-Classroom vocabulary charts

Observation -Pronunciation check -Vocabulary use -Sound recognition

Listening and Speaking

Pronunciation and Vocabulary (br, /ə/, /iː/, /eɪ/, /əʊ/) - Lesson 2

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

-Respond to simple specific two-directional instructions
-Match vocabulary to pictures and objects
-Realize importance of listening attentively

The learner is guided to:
-Use new words to talk about the classroom
-Practice vocabulary in language games
-Match vocabulary words to pictures and objects
-Pay attention to two-directional instructions
-Engage in role play responding to instructions

Why is it important to pronounce words correctly?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 107
-Language game materials
-Picture matching cards
-Role play props

Vocabulary application -Role play assessment -Instruction following -Game participation

Reading

Fluency - Lesson 1

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

-Identify words with target sounds for reading
-Pronounce words with target sounds accurately
-Read text accurately at right speed and with expression

The learner is guided to:
-Recognize words with sounds /br/, /er/, /ə/, /iː/, /eɪ/, /əʊ/
-Select words with target sounds from charts
-Read words with target combinations
-Recite choral verses for pronunciation practice

Why should we pronounce words correctly?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 110
-MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 111
-Reading charts
-Timers

Reading fluency check -Sound recognition -Timed reading -Choral practice

Reading

Fluency - Lesson 2
Comprehension - Lesson 1

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

-Engage in timed reading with appropriate expressions
-Practice reading decodable and non-decodable words
-Participate in readers theatre

The learner is guided to:
-Read short texts observing stress and intonation
-Engage in timed reading with facial expressions
-Practice reading decodable and non-decodable words
-Participate in readers theatre with peers

Why should we read fluently?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 112
-Readers theatre scripts
-Expression guides
-Reading materials
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 113
-MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 114
-Classroom stories
-Question cards

Expression assessment -Timed reading -Theatre participation -Word recognition

Reading

Comprehension - Lesson 2

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

-Respond to indirect questions using contextual clues
-Retell stories with peers
-Talk about personal classroom experiences

The learner is guided to:
-Answer indirect questions using contextual clues
-Retell stories with peers
-Role play scenarios from stories
-Share personal classroom experiences

How can we tell where events have taken place?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 115
-Story retelling materials
-Role play props
-Experience sharing guides

Indirect question assessment -Story retelling -Role play evaluation -Personal sharing

Language Use

Cardinal and ordinal numbers / Demonstratives - Lesson 1

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

-Differentiate ordinal and cardinal numbers
-Use ordinal and cardinal numbers for effective communication
-Use plural demonstratives to talk about near/far things

The learner is guided to:
-Distinguish between ordinal and cardinal numbers
-Use classroom objects to demonstrate number usage
-Construct sentences using ordinal and cardinal numbers
-Pick out demonstratives from written text

Why is it important to count correctly?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 114
-MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 115
-Number cards
-Classroom objects

Observation -Number differentiation -Demonstrative usage -Sentence construction

Language Use
Writing

Cardinal and ordinal numbers / Demonstratives - Lesson 2
Spelling - Lesson 1

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

-Use demonstratives to talk about classroom things
-Construct sentences related to theme using numbers
-Recite poems containing demonstratives and numbers

The learner is guided to:
-Use demonstratives to talk about classroom items
-Use demonstratives to construct sentences
-Recite poems/sing songs with demonstratives
-Practice with cardinal and ordinal numbers in context

Which objects are near/far from you?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 116
-Poetry materials
-Song resources
-Classroom items
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 120
-MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 121
-Dictation materials
-Jumbled letter activities

Demonstrative application -Sentence creation -Poetry recitation -Number usage assessment

Writing

Spelling - Lesson 2

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

-Generate words related to theme from set of names
-Type words on digital devices
-Apply spelling knowledge in various contexts

The learner is guided to:
-Generate words related to classroom from names
-Type words made onto digital device
-Practice spelling through various activities
-Exchange work for peer correction

How do we learn to spell words or names?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 122
-Digital devices
-Name-based activities
-Peer correction sheets

Digital typing -Word generation -Peer assessment -Spelling accuracy

THE FARM

Listening and Speaking

Pronunciation and Vocabulary (cr, /ɜː/, /eɪ/, /aɪ/, y) - Lesson 1

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

-Recognize words with target sounds correctly
-Pronounce words with target combinations in preparation for reading
-Use new words related to farm theme in relevant contexts

The learner is guided to:
-Pick out words with target sounds: cr (crop), /ɜː/ (sir, first), /eɪ/ (say), /aɪ/ (fly), y as /i/ (baby)
-Pronounce words and phrases with target combinations
-Practice pronunciation using minimal pairs/rhyming words
-Listen to and identify farm-related vocabulary

Why is it important to pronounce words correctly?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 123
-MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 124
-Sound prompts
-Farm vocabulary cards

Observation -Pronunciation check -Sound recognition -Vocabulary use

Listening and Speaking
Reading

Pronunciation and Vocabulary (cr, /ɜː/, /eɪ/, /aɪ/, y) - Lesson 2
Fluency - Lesson 1

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

-Listen to specific two-directional instructions
-Construct sentences using farm vocabulary
-Sing songs related to farm theme

The learner is guided to:
-Articulate farm vocabulary correctly
-Construct sentences using new words
-Practice matching vocabulary to pictures and objects
-Sing songs related to farm
-Listen and respond to two-directional instructions

Why do we need to respond to instructions properly?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 125
-Farm songs
-Picture matching materials
-Instruction cards
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 127
-Reading charts
-Choral verse materials
-Timers

Vocabulary application -Sentence construction -Song performance -Instruction following

Reading

Fluency - Lesson 2

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

-Practice reading decodable and non-decodable words
-Participate in readers theatre
-Display appropriate reading expressions

The learner is guided to:
-Practice reading sentences with various word types
-Participate in readers theatre with peers
-Display right emotions when reading
-Read farm-related texts with proper intonation

Why should we read fluently?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 128
-Readers theatre scripts
-Expression guides
-Reading practice materials

Theatre participation -Expression assessment -Reading practice -Peer evaluation

Reading

Comprehension - Lesson 1

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

-Identify main idea, topic or purpose of text
-Identify setting of text for comprehension
-Explain sequence of events in text

The learner is guided to:
-Read farm-related texts in print or digital form
-Pick main idea using sentence prompts
-List characters in the text
-Discuss setting with peers

How can we tell where the events of a story have taken place?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 131
-MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 132
-Farm stories
-Character charts

Main idea identification -Setting description -Character listing -Sequence explanation

Reading
Language Use

Comprehension - Lesson 2
Word Sets/Opposites - Lesson 1

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

-Retell events in text in own words
-Adopt retelling a story to check understanding
-Connect text to personal experiences

The learner is guided to:
-Explain what happens in beginning, middle and end
-Retell text in own words
-Connect story to personal farm experiences
-Share understanding with peers

How can we tell the characters in a story?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 133
-Retelling prompts
-Experience sharing materials
-Story structure guides
-MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 134
-Animal picture cards
-Gender set charts

Story retelling -Sequence accuracy -Personal connections -Peer sharing

Language Use

Word Sets/Opposites - Lesson 2

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

-Use opposites correctly in sentences
-Write sentences using gender sets correctly
-Apply knowledge in various contexts

The learner is guided to:
-Work with pictures to identify opposites
-Practice gender sets in different contexts
-Write sentences using farm-related opposites
-Share constructed sentences with peers

How do opposites help us describe things?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 135
-Opposite word pairs
-Writing materials
-Peer sharing sheets

Opposite identification -Sentence writing -Peer feedback -Application practice

Writing

Punctuation (The comma) - Lesson 1

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

-Recognize comma correctly in text
-Use comma correctly in listing items
-Adopt use of comma in writing

The learner is guided to:
-Identify commas from various written resources
-Use comma correctly in written exercises
-Practice using commas to write lists
-Write sentences using comma correctly

Why do you think we use a comma when writing?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 134
-Comma examples
-List-making activities
-Practice worksheets

Observation -Comma recognition -List writing -Sentence construction

Writing
Listening and Speaking

Punctuation (The comma) - Lesson 2
Pronunciation and vocabulary (/ɪə/, /ə/, /ɜː/, dr, /ɔɪ/, /aɪ/) - Lesson 1

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

-Write farm-related lists using commas
-Engage in role play conversations with commas
-Demonstrate correct comma usage

The learner is guided to:
-Write lists of farm items using commas
-Engage in role play conversations using commas
-Write sentences on digital device
-Practice comma usage in various contexts

How do commas help us understand writing?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 135
-Digital devices
-Role play materials
-Farm item lists
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 136
-MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 137
-Direction vocabulary cards
-Audio recordings

List writing -Role play assessment -Digital writing -Comma usage accuracy

POSITION AND DIRECTIONS

Listening and Speaking

Pronunciation and vocabulary (/ɪə/, /ə/, /ɜː/, dr, /ɔɪ/, /aɪ/) - Lesson 2

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

-Respond to simple specific two-directional instructions
-Use vocabulary to construct oral sentences
-Match vocabulary to pictures and objects

The learner is guided to:
-Construct oral sentences using new words
-Recite rhymes/sing songs with position vocabulary
-Practice matching vocabulary to pictures
-Give and respond to two-directional instructions

What is the direction of your home from school?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 138
-Rhymes and songs
-Picture matching cards
-Instruction prompts

Sentence construction -Song performance -Picture matching -Instruction following

Reading

Fluency - Lesson 1

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

-Identify words with target sounds for reading
-Pronounce words with target sounds accurately
-Read text at right speed with facial expressions

The learner is guided to:
-Identify words with target sounds as modeled
-Read words with target combinations in isolation and text
-Practice reading text accurately with expressions
-Engage in timed reading with emotions

Why is it important to read words properly?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 141
-Reading materials
-Expression guides
-Timers

Reading fluency check -Sound recognition -Expression assessment -Timed reading

Reading

Fluency - Lesson 2

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

-Realize importance of reading fluency in communication
-Role play telling directions using new words
-Practice correct punctuation observance

The learner is guided to:
-Practice reading with correct punctuation
-Role play telling directions using vocabulary
-Engage in timed reading with emotions
-Practice reading various direction texts

How do we give clear directions?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 142
-Role play scenarios
-Direction texts
-Punctuation guides

Role play assessment -Punctuation observance -Direction giving -Reading practice

Reading

Comprehension - Lesson 1
Comprehension - Lesson 2

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

-Make predictions about likely outcomes based on title/pictures
-Use contextual clues to infer word meanings
-Answer direct and indirect questions

The learner is guided to:
-Observe pictures and title to predict story
-Read texts about position and direction
-Infer meanings of new words using clues
-Locate sentences to respond to direct questions

What do you think will happen in this story?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 143
-MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 144
-Direction stories
-Question cards
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 145
-Visualization activities
-Story sharing materials
-Personal connection prompts

Prediction assessment -Context clue usage -Direct question answers -Inference check

Language Use

Prepositions - Lesson 1

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

-Identify target prepositions in oral text
-Use prepositions accurately for position/location
-Realize use of prepositions for clarity

The learner is guided to:
-Listen to audio clips and list prepositions
-Read sentences with prepositions (beside, above, over, below, across, to, at)
-Play miming game with peers
-Describe location of classroom objects

Where do we keep different things in the school?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 145
-MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 146
-Preposition cards
-Audio clips

Observation -Preposition identification -Game participation -Location description

Language Use

Prepositions - Lesson 2

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

-Construct sentences using target prepositions
-Practice using prepositions in dialogue
-Play language games containing prepositions

The learner is guided to:
-Construct correct sentences using prepositions
-Practice dialogues with peers using prepositions
-Sing songs/rhymes with prepositions
-Play language games with target prepositions

Where do we keep different things at home?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 147
-Language games
-Dialogue scripts
-Song materials

Sentence construction -Dialogue practice -Game participation -Song performance

Writing

Punctuation (The exclamation mark) - Lesson 1
Punctuation (The exclamation mark) - Lesson 2

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

-Recognize exclamation mark in written text
-Use exclamation mark correctly in writing
-Adopt using exclamation mark in writing

The learner is guided to:
-Recognize exclamation mark from various written resources
-Use exclamation mark correctly in exercises
-Practice using exclamation marks in sentences
-Identify appropriate places for exclamation marks

Why do you think it is important to use the exclamation mark when writing?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 147
-Punctuation examples
-Writing exercises
-Practice worksheets
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 148
-Writing games
-Sentence templates
-Peer sharing materials

Observation -Mark recognition -Usage accuracy -Sentence writing

ENVIRONMENT

Listening and Speaking

Pronunciation and vocabulary (fr, /aʊ/, /ɔː/, /ə/) - Lesson 1

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

-Identify target sounds during conversations about environment
-Articulate words with target sounds correctly
-Pronounce environment vocabulary correctly

The learner is guided to:
-Listen to conversations and pick out words with target sounds: fr (frog), /aʊ/ (bow, now), /ɔː/ (more, born), /ə/ (or, for)
-Practice pronouncing new words with learnt sounds
-Recite poems/rhymes with target combinations
-Observe and name things during nature walk

How can you tell that someone is listening keenly?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 150
-Environmental sound recordings
-Poems/rhymes
-Nature walk materials

Observation -Pronunciation check -Poetry recitation -Nature observation

Listening and Speaking

Pronunciation and vocabulary (fr, /aʊ/, /ɔː/, /ə/) - Lesson 2

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

-Use vocabulary items related to theme in sentences
-Realize importance of correct pronunciation
-Share environmental drawings with peers

The learner is guided to:
-Pronounce environment vocabulary correctly
-Draw and colour things found in environment
-Share drawings with peers and give feedback
-Use vocabulary to construct simple sentences

Why should we listen attentively when other people are talking?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 151
-Drawing materials
-Environmental pictures
-Sentence construction aids

Drawing assessment -Sentence construction -Peer feedback -Vocabulary application

Reading

Fluency - Lesson 1
Fluency - Lesson 2

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

-Identify words with target sounds for reading
-Read text transitioning from word-by-word to phrasal reading
-Read grade-appropriate text at right speed and with expression

The learner is guided to:
-Pick out and read words with 'fr-' and '-ow'
-Play word ladder game while listening to audio recordings
-Practice reading sentences with new words
-Engage in timed reading with emotions

Why is it important to read fluently?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 153
-Word ladder games
-Audio recordings
-Environmental texts
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 154
-Digital recording devices
-Readers theatre scripts
-Environmental stories

Reading fluency check -Word recognition -Game participation -Timed reading

Reading

Comprehension - Lesson 1

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

-Make predictions on likely outcomes of environmental stories
-Make connections of events with real life
-Infer meanings of new words using contextual clues

The learner is guided to:
-Observe pictures and title to predict story
-Read text aloud with peers
-Talk about where actions are taking place
-Infer meanings using contextual clues

How can we predict how a story will end?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 155
-Environmental stories
-Prediction worksheets
-Context clue guides

Prediction assessment -Connection activities -Context inference -Location identification

Reading

Comprehension - Lesson 2

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

-Answer direct and indirect questions about text
-Adopt talking about text they have read
-Relate text to everyday experiences

The learner is guided to:
-Locate sentences containing answers to direct questions
-Use contextual clues for indirect questions
-Retell parts of story in turns with peers
-Relate text to everyday environmental experiences

How can we tell where events have taken place?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 156
-Question cards
-Retelling prompts
-Experience connection sheets

Question comprehension -Story retelling -Experience connections -Peer participation

Language Use

Regular comparative and superlative adjectives - Lesson 1
Regular comparative and superlative adjectives - Lesson 2

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

-Identify regular comparative and superlative adjectives
-Use comparatives and superlatives for effective communication
-Realize importance of using adjectives to describe

The learner is guided to:
-Read stories/poems from textbook or digital device
-Identify regular comparatives and superlatives
-Place objects into three groups of different sizes
-Compare using comparatives and superlatives

Which words do we use to compare things/people?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 157
-Environmental comparison materials
-Object grouping activities
-Adjective charts
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 158
-Language games
-Sentence construction materials
-Blank-filling exercises

Identification assessment -Object comparison -Adjective usage -Group activities

Writing

Guided Writing - Lesson 1
Guided Writing - Lesson 2

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

-Recognize different words learnt in theme
-Write simple sentences using environment-related words
-Create simple sentences using comparative/superlative forms

The learner is guided to:
-Write words related to theme from dictation
-Write sentences using words learnt from prompts
-Practice writing meaningful sentences
-Create sentences using comparative adjectives

Why is it important to construct sentences correctly?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 161
-Dictation materials
-Writing prompts
-Sentence templates
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 162
-Peer sharing materials
-Environmental topics

Dictation assessment -Sentence writing -Comparative usage -Peer feedback