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| WK | LSN | STRAND | SUB-STRAND | LESSON LEARNING OUTCOMES | LEARNING EXPERIENCES | KEY INQUIRY QUESTIONS | LEARNING RESOURCES | ASSESSMENT METHODS | REFLECTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 |
PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY
Listening and Speaking |
Conversational Skills: Polite Language
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify polite expressions used in the introduction of self and others - Use polite expressions in the introduction of self and others in different speaking contexts - Model respectful behaviour during introductions |
The learner is guided to:
- List necessary details needed for effective introduction - Brainstorm types of introduction - List polite expressions for introductions - Match expressions to introduction types - Discuss importance of polite language - Play introduction games - Role-play self-introductions |
Why is it important for people to introduce themselves?
|
Head Start English Learner's Book pg. 2
Digital devices Audio recording Flash cards |
Observation
Oral questions
Role play
Self and peer assessment
|
|
| 2 | 2 |
Listening and Speaking
Reading |
Conversational Skills: Polite Language
Extensive Reading: Independent Reading |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify polite expressions used in the introduction of self and others - Use polite expressions in the introduction of self and others in different speaking contexts - Model respectful behaviour during introductions |
The learner is guided to:
- Review audio/video of formal and informal introductions - Practice introductions in groups - Use respectful language in introductions - Play introduction games - Match expressions to introduction types |
How can we show respect during introductions?
|
Head Start English Learner's Book pg. 4
Digital devices Audio recording Flash cards Head Start English Learner's Book pg. 5 School library Storybooks |
Observation
Oral presentations
Role play
Self and peer assessment
|
|
| 2 | 3 |
Reading
Grammar in Use |
Extensive Reading: Independent Reading
Word Classes: Nouns |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify a variety of texts for independent reading - Read selected materials for information and enjoyment - Appreciate the value of independent reading in lifelong learning |
The learner is guided to:
- Set reading goals and timelines - Use reading logs to track reading - Establish good reading habits - Keep portfolios of reading experiences - Form reading clubs - Discuss books read |
What should you consider when selecting reading materials?
|
Head Start English Learner's Book pg. 8
Reading logs Library books Digital reading materials Head Start English Learner's Book pg. 11 Digital devices Flash cards Charts |
Portfolio assessment
Reading log review
Peer assessment
|
|
| 2 | 4 |
Grammar in Use
Reading |
Word Classes: Nouns
Intensive Reading: Trickster Narratives |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify the different types of nouns from a print or digital text - Use different types of nouns in sentences - Appreciate the role of correct grammar in written and spoken communication |
The learner is guided to:
- Listen to a poem or story and categorize nouns - Mention examples of nouns in classroom and school - Play language games with nouns - Create poems using different noun types - Present their work to the class |
How do nouns help us communicate effectively?
|
Head Start English Learner's Book pg. 14
Poems Stories Digital devices Head Start English Learner's Book pg. 16 Trickster narratives |
Written compositions
Presentations
Peer assessment
Observation
|
|
| 2 | 5 |
Writing
Listening and Speaking |
Handwriting: Legibility and Neatness
Oral Presentations: Oral Narratives |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Describe features of legible and neat handwriting for efficient writing - Write texts legibly and neatly for effective communication - Acknowledge the importance of writing neatly and legibly |
The learner is guided to:
- Study samples of neat handwriting - Discuss features of good handwriting - Practice handwriting games - Correct bad handwriting habits - Copy texts on personal responsibility - Write paragraphs legibly - Share for peer evaluation |
Why should we write legibly and clearly?
|
Head Start English Learner's Book pg. 19
Handwriting samples Charts Manila papers Head Start English Learner's Book pg. 24 Digital devices Audio-visual recordings Resource persons |
Handwriting samples
Peer assessment
Observation
Handwriting competitions
|
|
| 3 | 1 |
SCIENCE AND HEALTH EDUCATION
Reading Reading |
Intensive Reading: Simple Poems
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Distinguish between poems and other literary genres - Recite a variety of simple poems for enjoyment - Collaborate in poetry recitation for enjoyment and learning |
The learner is guided to:
- Listen to recorded poetry recitation - Discuss what makes reading simple poems interesting - Pick out poems from a variety of texts - Read poems aloud - Recite poems that address science and health issues - Provide feedback to peers |
How are poems different from other forms of literary genres?
|
Head Start English Learner's Book pg. 28
Poetry books Audio recordings Digital devices Head Start English Learner's Book pg. 30 Digital devices Audio recordings |
Recitation assessment
Observation
Peer feedback
Group performance
|
|
| 3 | 2 |
Grammar in Use
|
Word Classes: Nouns
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify count, non-count, singular, and plural nouns from a variety of texts - Use count, non-count, singular, and plural nouns in sentences - Appreciate the importance of the correct use of nouns in communication |
The learner is guided to:
- Search for examples of count/non-count nouns online - Listen to audio text and pick out target nouns - Pick out count/non-count nouns from newspapers and magazines - Identify objects in the classroom and categorize them - Change singular nouns to plural and vice versa |
How can you group things that cannot be counted?
|
Head Start English Learner's Book pg. 31
Digital devices Audio text Newspapers and magazines Head Start English Learner's Book pg. 34 Charts Crossword puzzles |
Written exercises
Oral questions
Group work assessment
Observation
|
|
| 3 | 3 |
Reading
Writing |
Intensive Reading: Class Reader
Mechanics of Writing: Punctuation Marks |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Explain the different parts that aid in previewing a book - Describe the author and the setting of the text in terms of time and place - Underscore the value of reading for lifelong learning |
The learner is guided to:
- Study the cover page of a class reader - Read the blurb and highlight features - Discuss the title of the class reader - Research information about the author and setting - Make oral presentations on their findings - Identify words that describe the setting |
Why should we not judge a book by its cover?
|
Head Start English Learner's Book pg. 36
Class reader Digital devices Reference materials Head Start English Learner's Book pg. 39 Graphic organizers K-W-W-L charts Head Start English Learner's Book pg. 41 Punctuation games Charts Posters |
Oral presentations
Written responses
Observation
Graphic organizers
|
|
| 3 | 4 |
Writing
Listening and Speaking |
Mechanics of Writing: Punctuation Marks
Listening for the Main Idea |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Recognise the full stop, exclamation mark, and question mark in texts - Use the full stop, exclamation mark, and question mark in sentences - Acknowledge the importance of punctuating sentences accurately |
The learner is guided to:
- Role-play well-punctuated dialogues and record them - Discuss effectiveness of punctuation marks in expression - Write sentences using appropriate punctuation marks - Create posters showing proper punctuation - Play punctuation games |
How does punctuation help in expressing meaning?
|
Head Start English Learner's Book pg. 42
Digital devices Charts Posters Punctuation games Head Start English Learner's Book pg. 45 Audio recordings Video clips |
Role-play assessment
Written exercises
Observation
Posters evaluation
|
|
| 3 | 5 |
HYGIENE
Listening and Speaking Reading |
Listening for the Main Idea
Reading: Information and Meaning |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify the main idea from varied descriptive texts - Pick out specific information from varied descriptive texts - Acknowledge the importance of listening skills in communication |
The learner is guided to:
- Listen to peers read descriptive texts - Note down main ideas in turns - Identify expressions that signal specific information - Listen to a passage and identify main ideas and details - Discuss why listening is important |
Why is it embarrassing to say some words in public? Why should we use polite language?
|
Head Start English Learner's Book pg. 47
Audio recordings Digital devices Descriptive texts Head Start English Learner's Book pg. 48 Reference materials Articles on hygiene |
Observation
Oral questions
Listening comprehension
Note-taking assessment
|
|
| 4 | 1 |
Grammar in Use
|
Verbs and Tense
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify regular and irregular verbs in sentences - Use regular and irregular verbs to construct sentences using the past, present, and future tenses - Appreciate the correct use of verbs and tenses for effective communication |
The learner is guided to:
- Search online for information on verbs and tenses - Listen to texts on verbs and tenses - Identify verbs with similar endings from passages - Identify the tenses of verbs in sentences - Construct sentences using verbs in correct tenses |
Why is it important to use correct tenses in communication?
|
Head Start English Learner's Book pg. 52
Digital devices Reference materials Texts on hygiene Head Start English Learner's Book pg. 54 Language games Flash cards |
Written exercises
Oral questions
Observation
Language game assessment
|
|
| 4 | 2 |
Reading
|
Intensive Reading: Poetry
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Explain the structure of poems - Analyse the structure of varied simple poems - Read short poems addressing varied societal issues |
The learner is guided to:
- Source poems from books and online resources - Brainstorm on parts of a poem - Read short poems on personal hygiene and health issues - Analyze how poems are broken into stanzas and lines - Study varied poems and present structures |
Why do people write poems?
|
Head Start English Learner's Book pg. 55
Poetry books Digital devices Poems on hygiene Head Start English Learner's Book pg. 57 Graphic organizers |
Observation
Oral questions
Written analysis
Graphic organizers
|
|
| 4 | 3 |
Writing
Listening and Speaking |
Writing Narrative Paragraphs
Listening Comprehension: Selective Listening |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify the parts of a narrative paragraph - Compose a narrative paragraph with the appropriate structure - Acknowledge the significance of paragraphing in written communication |
The learner is guided to:
- Identify parts of a well-written paragraph - Read samples of narrative paragraphs - Discuss the flow of ideas in paragraphs - Write paragraphs about hygiene issues - Present paragraphs for peer review |
Why do we write paragraphs?
|
Head Start English Learner's Book pg. 59
Digital devices Sample paragraphs Writing materials Head Start English Learner's Book pg. 63 Audio recordings Role play scripts |
Written paragraphs
Peer assessment
Observation
Paragraph structure analysis
|
|
| 4 | 4 |
LEADERSHIP
Listening and Speaking Reading Reading |
Listening Comprehension: Selective Listening
Intensive Reading Intensive Reading |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Distinguish between specific and general information from a listening text - Select specific information from a listening text - Listen and respond to texts on leadership - Emphasize the value of listening skills in communication |
The learner is guided to:
- Answer questions posed by the speaker in a leadership text - Identify general information in recordings - Pick out specific details from audio clips - Discuss importance of selective listening - Take notes on specific information |
What factors interfere with one's ability to listen well?
|
Head Start English Learner's Book pg. 64
Audio recordings Digital devices Note-taking materials Reading materials Mind maps Head Start English Learner's Book pg. 67 Newspaper articles |
Listening comprehension
Note-taking assessment
Peer evaluation
Observation
|
|
| 4 | 5 |
Grammar in Use
|
Verbs and Tense
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify verbs in the simple present and simple past tense in a text - Write sentences using the simple present tense - Write sentences using the simple past tense - Advocate appropriate use of tense in communication |
The learner is guided to:
- Underline verbs in simple present and past tense - Reflect on formation of simple present and past tense - Construct sentences on leadership using appropriate tense - Type constructed sentences using digital devices - Search for verbs used in different tenses |
Why is it necessary to indicate when an activity takes place?
|
Head Start English Learner's Book pg. 68
Digital devices Reference materials Leadership texts Head Start English Learner's Book pg. 71 Charts Language games |
Written exercises
Observation
Sentence construction
Peer assessment
|
|
| 5 | 1 |
Reading
|
Intensive Reading: Class Readers
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify the main characters in a class reader - Explain how the characters make the story flow - Make predictions based on the title and the sections read - Appreciate the role of characters in the class reader |
The learner is guided to:
- Read a section of class reader and identify main characters - Discuss predictions from title and sections read - Participate in reader's theatre - Outline things done by each character - Discuss how characters make story flow |
What would you consider when selecting a storybook to read?
|
Head Start English Learner's Book pg. 72
Class reader Digital devices Reader's theatre script Head Start English Learner's Book pg. 74 Character sketch templates |
Character analysis
Observation
Reader's theatre
Written summaries
|
|
| 5 | 2 |
Writing
|
Paragraphing: Using Examples and Incidents
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Outline examples and incidents to include in a paragraph - Create a well-developed paragraph using examples and incidents - Appreciate the importance of well-written paragraphs in writing |
The learner is guided to:
- Share ideas on examples and incidents for paragraphs - Collaborate to develop paragraphs on leadership - Present paragraphs for peer review - Use mind maps to generate examples and incidents - Compose paragraphs based on suggested examples |
How can you organise your ideas logically?
|
Head Start English Learner's Book pg. 75
Digital devices Mind maps Sample paragraphs Head Start English Learner's Book pg. 77 Sample paragraphs Mind maps |
Written paragraphs
Mind map assessment
Peer review
Observation
|
|
| 5 | 3 |
FAMILY
Listening and Speaking Listening and Speaking |
Pronunciation: Sounds and Word Stress
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify the consonant and vowel sounds in words - Articulate consonants and vowel sounds for oral fluency - Distinguish the meaning of words on the basis of stress - Advocate the role of correct pronunciation in communication |
The learner is guided to:
- Pronounce consonant sounds /p/, /b/, /k/ and /g/ from a text - Practice saying short /i/ and long /i:/ sounds in pairs - Watch audio-visual recordings of target sounds - Work with peers to make recording of sounds - Practice saying words with target sounds correctly |
Why is it important to articulate sounds correctly?
|
Head Start English Learner's Book pg. 79
Digital devices Audio recordings Pronunciation charts Head Start English Learner's Book pg. 82 Word pairs Flash cards |
Pronunciation drills
Observation
Oral assessments
Peer evaluation
|
|
| 5 | 4 |
Reading
|
Study Skills: Synonyms and Antonyms
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify synonyms and antonyms of words from written texts - Spell synonyms and antonyms correctly for writing fluency - Use synonyms and antonyms in sentences - Appreciate the importance of correct use of words in communication |
The learner is guided to:
- Use reference materials to locate synonyms and antonyms - Check meaning and pronunciation from dictionary - Search for synonyms and antonyms in digital texts - Create crossword puzzles using synonyms and antonyms - Use synonyms and antonyms in sentences |
Why do we use antonyms and synonyms?
|
Head Start English Learner's Book pg. 84
Dictionaries Encyclopedia Digital devices Reference books Head Start English Learner's Book pg. 87 Charts Flashcards |
Written exercises
Crossword puzzles
Oral presentations
Observation
|
|
| 5 | 5 |
Grammar in Use
|
Comparative and Superlative Adjectives
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify comparative and superlative adjectives in texts - Use comparative and superlative adjectives in communication - Acknowledge the value of comparative and superlative forms of adjectives in communication |
The learner is guided to:
- Identify comparative and superlative adjectives from texts - Search online for examples of comparative and superlative adjectives - Construct sentences using comparative and superlative adjectives - Play language games featuring adjectives - Use substitution tables to complete sentences |
Why is it important to make comparisons in life?
|
Head Start English Learner's Book pg. 89
Digital devices Reference materials Flash cards Charts Head Start English Learner's Book pg. 91 Charts Reference materials |
Written exercises
Sentence construction
Language games
Observation
|
|
| 6 | 1 |
Reading
Writing |
Intensive Reading: Oral Narratives
Functional Writing: Friendly Letters |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify heroic characters in legends - Explain the moral lessons in legends - Discuss why legends are important in various communities - Relate the characters in the legends to real life |
The learner is guided to:
- Predict actions of characters in legends - Read a heroic narrative aloud in turns - Identify characters in legends - Discuss heroic acts in legends - Relate legends to their actions - Identify moral lessons from legends |
Why is it important to learn about heroes in society?
|
Head Start English Learner's Book pg. 92
Legend narratives Digital devices Reference materials Head Start English Learner's Book pg. 94 Mind maps Head Start English Learner's Book pg. 96 Sample letters Charts Writing materials |
Oral reading
Character analysis
Written responses
Observation
|
|
| 6-7 |
Mid term |
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| 7 | 5 |
Writing
Listening and Speaking |
Functional Writing: Friendly Letters
Conversational Skills: Polite Interruption |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify the parts of a friendly letter - Compose a friendly letter using the correct format - Appreciate the role of friendly letters in communication |
The learner is guided to:
- Type friendly letters on digital devices - Display letters for feedback - Revise letters based on feedback - Discuss importance of friendly letters - Share final letters with classmates |
How do friendly letters differ from other types of letters?
|
Head Start English Learner's Book pg. 98
Digital devices Sample letters Charts Writing materials KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 100 Audio recordings Video clips Flash cards Sticky notes |
Written letters
Format assessment
Peer evaluation
Observation
|
|
| 8 | 1 |
DRUG AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Listening and Speaking Reading 1 |
Conversational Skills: Turn-taking
Reading Fluency: Speed and Accuracy |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- identify ways of taking turns in a conversation - use turn-taking skills in varied contexts - create posters showing turn-taking skills - appreciate the importance of politeness in communication |
The learner is guided to:
- role-play conversations with turn-taking - hold a conversation about drug and substance abuse effects - recite a conversational choral verse in groups - create posters on turn-taking skills |
What shows that it is your turn to speak?
|
KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 101
Audio recorder Manila paper Video clips Choral verse KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 104 Audio clips Reading texts Stopwatch Digital devices |
Role play
Oral presentations
Group performance
Observation
|
|
| 8 | 2 |
Reading 1
Grammar in Use |
Reading Fluency: Expression
Word Classes: Adverbs of Time |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- read a text with appropriate expression - give feedback on peers' reading fluency - appreciate the importance of expression in reading |
The learner is guided to:
- read poems aloud with appropriate expressions - engage in paired reading activities - participate in choral verse reading - give and receive feedback on reading expression |
What makes a poem interesting to read?
|
KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 106
Poem texts Choral verse Audio recordings Digital devices KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 108 Reading passages Charts Flash cards |
Oral reading
Peer assessment
Observation
Performance evaluation
|
|
| 8 | 3 |
Grammar in Use
Reading 2 |
Word Classes: Adverbs of Place and Manner
Intensive Reading: Oral Literature-Songs (Lullabies) |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- identify adverbs of place and manner in texts - use adverbs of place and manner in sentences - acknowledge the importance of adverbs for effective communication |
The learner is guided to:
- identify adverbs of place and manner from passages - fill in blanks with adverbs of place and manner - construct sentences using adverbs - write dialogues using various types of adverbs |
How do we show where and how events happen?
|
KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 110
Reading passages Flash cards Digital devices Charts KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 112 Audio recordings Resource person Lullaby texts |
Written exercises
Role play
Gap filling
Dialogue writing
|
|
| 8 | 4 |
Reading 2
Writing |
Intensive Reading: Oral Literature-Songs (Features of Lullabies)
Mechanics of Writing: Commonly Misspelt Words |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- identify features of lullabies - compose and perform lullabies with appropriate techniques - relate lullabies to real life situations - appreciate the importance of lullabies in the community |
The learner is guided to:
- pick lullabies from different communities - discuss the features of lullabies - compose and perform lullabies in groups - analyze the messages in lullabies |
What features make a good lullaby?
|
KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 114
Audio recorder Digital devices Resource person Sample lullabies KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 115 Dictionary Word lists Crossword puzzles |
Performance
Composition assessment
Peer evaluation
Observation
|
|
| 8 | 5 |
Writing
Listening and Speaking |
Mechanics of Writing: Using Commonly Misspelt Words
Listening Comprehension: Clues for Details |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- use commonly misspelt words correctly in written texts - create texts with correctly spelt words - value correct spelling for effective communication |
The learner is guided to:
- read and identify commonly misspelt words - write dictated words containing difficult spellings - use correct forms of irregular plurals - write a dialogue using commonly misspelt words |
What is the effect of correct spelling on communication?
|
KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 116
Dictionary Digital devices Sample texts Crossword puzzles KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 119 Audio recordings Charts Note-taking materials |
Dictation
Written composition
Crossword puzzle
Peer assessment
|
|
| 9 | 1 |
NATURAL RESOURCES-FORESTS
Listening and Speaking Reading 1 Reading 1 |
Listening Comprehension: Note-taking
Intensive Reading: Information from Visuals Intensive Reading: Interpreting Visuals |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- listen and identify words that introduce different details - take notes of details from a listening text - acknowledge the importance of listening for details |
The learner is guided to:
- read aloud texts while partners take notes - compare notes and make improvements - display notes for review - discuss importance of listening for details |
How can you tell that people are listening attentively?
|
KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 120
Audio recordings Digital devices Note-taking materials Charts KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 122 Visual materials Maps Charts Photographs KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 123 National symbols Drawing materials |
Note-taking assessment
Peer evaluation
Observation
Oral presentations
|
|
| 9 | 2 |
Grammar in Use
|
Word Classes: Personal Pronouns
Word Classes: Possessive Pronouns |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- distinguish between personal and possessive pronouns in sentences - use personal pronouns in sentences appropriately - appreciate the value of proper use of pronouns |
The learner is guided to:
- identify personal pronouns in a passage - complete sentences using correct personal pronouns - make sentences using a substitution table - create sentences about class members using pronouns |
Why should we avoid unnecessary repetition?
|
KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 124
Reading passages Charts Flash cards Digital devices KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 127 |
Written exercises
Oral questions
Sentence construction
Chart evaluation
|
|
| 9 | 3 |
Reading 2
|
Intensive Reading: Minor Characters
Intensive Reading: Character Relationships |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- identify minor characters in a class reader - discuss the relationships between different minor characters in the class reader - appreciate the place of minor characters in the class reader |
The learner is guided to:
- read and identify minor characters in extracts - search for words and phrases describing relationships - discuss how characters relate with each other - hot seat different minor characters |
How can you tell the difference between a main and a minor character in a story?
|
KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 129
Class reader Digital devices Character charts Role play props KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 130 Character maps |
Hot seating
Character analysis
Oral presentations
Written exercises
|
|
| 9 | 4 |
Writing
|
Composition Writing: Pre-writing and Drafting
Composition Writing: Editing, Revising and Publishing |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- outline the steps in the writing process - gather and organize information for a narrative composition - acknowledge the role of writing fluency in communication |
The learner is guided to:
- watch videos on the writing process - discuss activities involved in each step - gather information for composition writing - outline information in note form |
How does one write a good composition?
|
KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 132
Digital devices Sample compositions Mind maps Reference materials KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 134 Editing checklists |
Mind map evaluation
Note-taking assessment
Draft composition review
Peer assessment
|
|
| 9 | 5 |
TRAVEL
Listening and Speaking Reading 1 |
Listening Comprehension: Explanatory Narratives
Intensive Reading: Reading for Interpretation |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- identify the characters from a listening text - sequence the events in explanatory narratives - explain the moral lessons in an explanatory narrative - acknowledge the importance of listening comprehension in communication |
The learner is guided to:
- listen to an explanatory narrative and retell it - search for information on explanatory narratives - discuss the behaviour of characters - identify and discuss moral lessons from narratives |
What are the functions of oral narratives?
|
KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 137
Audio recordings Digital devices Resource person Story books KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 139 Dictionary Poetry texts Reading materials |
Oral retelling
Moral lesson identification
Character analysis
Listening comprehension exercises
|
|
| 10 | 1 |
Grammar in Use
|
Word Classes: Simple Prepositions of Agent and Instrument
Word Classes: Simple Prepositions of Direction |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- identify simple prepositions of agent and instrument in texts - use prepositions of agent and instrument in sentences - appreciate the importance of well-formed sentences in communication |
The learner is guided to:
- identify prepositions in sentences - fill in blanks with prepositions of agent and instrument - construct sentences using prepositions - complete sentences using a substitution table |
What is the role of sentences in a text?
|
KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 143
Reading passages Charts Digital devices Flashcards KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 145 Crossword puzzles Charts |
Written exercises
Gap filling
Sentence construction
Oral questions
|
|
| 10 | 2 |
Reading 2
|
Intensive Reading: Human Characters in Poetry
Intensive Reading: Character Traits in Poetry |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- identify the human characters in a set of poems - use adjectives to describe the traits of human characters in a set of poems - appreciate the importance of human characters in poetry |
The learner is guided to:
- read a poem and identify human characters - search for adjectives to describe characters - discuss what each character does or says - role-play a poem to highlight character actions |
Why are human characters important in poetry?
|
KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 150
Poetry texts Digital devices Sticky notes Character charts KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 152 Role play props |
Character identification
Role play assessment
Adjective usage
Oral presentations
|
|
| 10 | 3 |
Writing
Listening and Speaking |
Composition Writing: Self-Assessment of Introduction
Composition Writing: Self-Assessment of Body and Conclusion Pronunciation: Consonant Sounds |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- identify steps involved in the assessment of narrative compositions - assess the introduction of narrative compositions - appreciate the importance of assessment in improving narrative composition writing |
The learner is guided to:
- read and identify features of a well-written introduction - search for information on self-assessment - use a checklist to assess narrative introductions - give feedback on peer compositions |
Which things make a narrative composition memorable?
|
KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 153
Sample compositions Assessment checklists Digital devices Reference materials KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 154 KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 157 Audio recordings Tongue twisters Word lists |
Composition assessment
Checklist completion
Peer feedback
Self-assessment
|
|
| 10 | 4 |
HEROES AND HEROINES IN KENYA
Listening and Speaking Reading 1 |
Pronunciation: Vowel Sounds and Word Stress
Extensive Reading: Selection of Fictional Materials |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- articulate correctly vowel sounds /ʊ/ and /uː/ in words - pronounce words correctly using stress - distinguish the meaning of words based on stress - acknowledge the importance of correct pronunciation in oral communication |
The learner is guided to:
- recite poems with focus on vowel sounds - practice saying words with short and long 'u' sounds - group words by vowel sounds - pronounce words with correct stress patterns |
Why do people find it difficult to pronounce some words?
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KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 159
Audio recordings Poetry texts Word lists Digital devices KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 162 Storybooks Digital devices Reading journals Fiction collections |
Pronunciation exercises
Poem recitation
Word grouping
Stress pattern identification
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| 10 | 5 |
Reading 1
Grammar in Use |
Extensive Reading: Comprehension of Fictional Materials
Word Classes: Conjunctions-and |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- read fictional texts for information and enjoyment - relate fictional texts to real life - value the role of fiction in developing imagination |
The learner is guided to:
- read fiction materials independently - dramatize sections of fictional texts - relate fictional ideas to real life - discuss elements of fiction in texts |
What should you consider when selecting fictional texts for reading?
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KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 164
Storybooks Digital devices Reading journals Fiction collections KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 166 Reading passages Sentence strips Substitution tables |
Dramatization
Comprehension questions
Character analysis
Reading logs
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| 11 | 1 |
Grammar in Use
Reading 2 |
Word Classes: Conjunctions-but and or
Intensive Reading: Sequence of Events in Class Reader |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- identify the conjunctions 'but' and 'or' in sentences - use the conjunctions 'but' and 'or' in sentences accurately - value the role of conjunctions in connecting ideas |
The learner is guided to:
- identify conjunctions in dialogues - construct sentences using 'but' and 'or' - complete sentences with appropriate conjunctions - write paragraphs using all three conjunctions |
Why is it important to use 'but' and 'or' correctly?
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KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 167
Reading passages Digital devices Substitution tables Sentence strips KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 169 Class reader Sequence charts Note cards |
Written exercises
Paragraph writing
Sentence construction
Peer assessment
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| 11 | 2 |
Reading 2
Writing |
Intensive Reading: Character Analysis in Class Reader
Creative Writing: Narrative Compositions |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- analyze the actions of characters in a class reader - relate the events in the class reader to real life - value the importance of character analysis in literary appreciation |
The learner is guided to:
- discuss how characters make the story flow - relate events in class reader to real life - discuss possible solutions to problems portrayed - create character charts for analysis |
How do characters contribute to the flow of a story?
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KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 171
Class reader Character charts Digital devices Note cards KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 174 Sample compositions Planning templates Reference materials |
Character chart completion
Problem-solution analysis
Written responses
Oral presentations
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| 11 | 3 |
MUSIC
Listening and Speaking Listening and Speaking |
Oral Presentations: Speeches
Oral Presentations: Delivering Speeches |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- identify occasions where speeches are presented - apply the features of oral presentations for effective communication - appreciate the importance of good oral presentation skills when delivering a speech |
The learner is guided to:
- discuss occasions where speeches are presented - search for features of oral presentations - listen to recorded grade-appropriate speeches - discuss importance of body language in speeches |
How can one deliver a speech effectively?
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KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 178
Audio recordings Digital devices Sample speeches Video clips KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 179 Digital recording devices Presentation rubrics Speech templates |
Oral presentations
Peer assessment
Observation
Checklists
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| 11 | 4 |
Reading 1
Grammar in Use |
Study Skills: Note Making Formats
Study Skills: Creating Notes Word Classes: Articles |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- identify the main and supporting points in texts - make notes from varieties of written texts - relate note-making to effective reading |
The learner is guided to:
- discuss importance of note making - read texts and select key points - identify text features for note making - organize notes using headings and subheadings |
Why is note-making important in reading?
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KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 180
Sample notes Digital devices Note-making templates Reading texts KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 183 Mind map templates Reading texts Note-making guides KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 185 Reading passages Word cards Article charts |
Note-making exercises
Main idea identification
Supporting detail organization
Template completion
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| 11 | 5 |
Grammar in Use
Reading 2 |
Word Classes: Possessives
Intensive Reading: Monster Narratives |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- identify possessives in texts - use possessives in sentences - acknowledge the importance of possessives for effective communication |
The learner is guided to:
- read sentences and identify possessives - underline possessives in paragraphs - fill in blanks with appropriate possessives - compose songs using possessives and articles |
How can we show ownership in English?
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KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 187
Reading passages Word cards Digital devices Charts KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 188 Monster narratives Resource person Reference materials |
Written exercises
Song composition
Gap filling
Peer assessment
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| 12 | 1 |
Reading 2
Writing |
Intensive Reading: Performance of Monster Narratives
Functional Writing: Packing Lists |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- narrate monster narratives from their immediate environment - dramatize monster narratives with appropriate techniques - collect and analyze monster narratives from the community - value the moral lessons in monster narratives |
The learner is guided to:
- act out monster narratives - discuss character traits in monster narratives - collect narratives from the community - compile narratives into an anthology |
What should one consider when collecting narratives among people of varied socio-cultural backgrounds?
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KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 190
Digital recording devices Performance space Anthology templates Resource person KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 192 Sample packing lists Digital devices Templates Reference materials |
Performance assessment
Anthology compilation
Character analysis
Moral lesson identification
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| 12 | 2 |
Writing
Listening and Speaking |
Functional Writing: Shopping Lists
Interviews |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- identify parts of a shopping list - prepare a shopping list for use in a given context - recognize the importance of preparing a shopping list in everyday life |
The learner is guided to:
- examine a sample shopping list - discuss different ways of grouping items - create a shopping list with budget - organize items according to importance |
Why should a shopping list be prepared?
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KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 193
Sample shopping lists Digital devices Templates Reference materials KLB Top Scholar pg. 197 Audio clips Video clips |
Shopping list assessment
Budget planning
Item categorization
Peer review
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| 12 | 3 |
PROFESSIONS
Reading I Reading I |
Extensive Reading: Non-fiction Materials
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Select reading materials from digital or non-digital sources. - Read grade appropriate non-fiction materials independently for lifelong learning. - Recommend to peers suitable non-fiction materials to read. - Appreciate the importance of reading for enjoyment. |
The learner is guided to:
- Identify non-fiction material to read. - Read texts on varied issues. - Skim through texts for main ideas. - Scan texts for specific information. - Prepare and maintain a reading log. - Recommend texts to peers. |
Why should we read non-fiction materials?
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KLB Top Scholar pg. 199
Library Digital devices Online texts KLB Top Scholar pg. 201 Dictionary Digital devices |
Observation
Oral questions
Reading logs
Assessment rubric
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| 12 | 4 |
Grammar in Use
|
Word Classes: Adjectives Formed from Nouns
Word Classes: Adjectives Formed from Verbs |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify adjectives formed from nouns in texts. - Form adjectives from nouns using appropriate suffixes. - Appreciate the importance of proper use of adjectives in communication. |
The learner is guided to:
- Search for information on adjective formation. - Read texts and identify adjectives formed from nouns. - Form adjectives from nouns using suffixes like -ly, -y, -al, -ish, -ous, -ic, -ful. - Fill in blanks with correct adjective forms. - Construct sentences using formed adjectives. |
How are adjectives formed from nouns?
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KLB Top Scholar pg. 203
Dictionary Digital devices KLB Top Scholar pg. 205 Digital devices Charts |
Written exercises
Oral questions
Sentence construction
Peer assessment
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| 12 | 5 |
Reading II
Writing Writing |
Intensive Reading: Dilemma Narratives
Spelling: Antonyms, Synonyms and Numbers Spelling: Antonyms, Synonyms and Numbers |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Describe the characters in a given dilemma narrative. - Recognise a closing formula as a feature of dilemma narratives. - Analyse the characters in a dilemma narrative. - Appreciate the importance of characters in dilemma narratives. |
The learner is guided to:
- Read a dilemma narrative. - Identify and describe the characters. - Discuss the closing formula in dilemma narratives. - Analyse character traits from actions and dialogue. - Discuss what makes dilemma narratives interesting. |
What are the qualities of a good narrator?
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KLB Top Scholar pg. 207
Digital devices Dilemma narratives KLB Top Scholar pg. 209 Charts Digital devices KLB Top Scholar pg. 210 Dictionary KLB Top Scholar pg. 213 Crossword puzzles |
Character analysis
Oral discussions
Written responses
Dramatization
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