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WK LSN STRAND SUB-STRAND LESSON LEARNING OUTCOMES LEARNING EXPERIENCES KEY INQUIRY QUESTIONS LEARNING RESOURCES ASSESSMENT METHODS REFLECTION
2 1
REHABILITATION

Listening and Speaking
Listening and Speaking
Reading
Conversational Skills: Disagreeing Politely
Reading Fluency: Poem
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- List ways of disagreeing politely. 
- Use conversational strategies to disagree appropriately. 
- Value the need to speak politely during communication.
The learner is guided to: 
- Study pictures depicting people in conversation and discuss what might be happening. 
- Role-play the events in the pictures. 
- Identify words and phrases used to show politeness in their role-play. 
- Watch a short video in which speakers disagree politely. 
- Identify polite expressions used in the video. 
- Role-play the events in the video in pairs. 
- Read the conversation "Too much of something" and identify polite expressions used.
Which words or phrases are used to show politeness?
Moran - Skills in English pg. 78 
Digital devices 
Video recordings 
Pictures 
Lesson notes
Moran - Skills in English pg. 79 
Dialogue scripts 
Moran - Skills in English pg. 80 
Reference books 
Lesson notes 
Dictionary
Role play  Observation  Oral presentation  Group discussions
2 2
Reading
Grammar in Use
Grammar in Use
Reading
Reading
Writing
Reading Fluency: Poem
Word Classes: Adverbs
Word Classes: Adverbs
Intensive Reading: Short story
Intensive Reading: Short story
Mechanics of Writing
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Read a text accurately, with expression and at the right speed. 
- Apply fluency strategies when reading a text. 
- Appreciate the value of fluency in reading to enhance understanding.
The learner is guided to: 
- Make a list of unfamiliar words in the text "Achieving fluency in reading" and reread the text ignoring them. 
- Complete a table with unfamiliar words, their definitions based on context, and dictionary definitions. 
- Practice pronouncing the unfamiliar words aloud. 
- Reread the entire text accurately, with expression, and at the right speed. 
- Discuss why readers read with expression. 
- Preview and then read the poem "Prevention is better." 
- Practice reading the poem accurately, with expression, and at the right speed. 
- Recite the poem aloud in class.
How can reading fluently improve understanding?
Moran - Skills in English pg. 82 
Digital devices 
Poem texts 
Dictionary 
Lesson notes
Moran - Skills in English pg. 84 
Video recordings 
Reference books 
Moran - Skills in English pg. 85 
Crossword puzzles 
Charts 
Reference books
Moran - Skills in English pg. 87 
Lesson notes 
Teacher's Guide
Moran - Skills in English pg. 88 
Graphic organizers 
Moran - Skills in English pg. 90 
Word lists 
Oral reading  Observation  Recitation  Peer assessment
2 3
Writing
Listening and Speaking
Listening and Speaking
Reading
Reading
Grammar in Use
Mechanics of Writing
Listening for Detail
Listening for Detail
Intensive Reading: Visuals
Intensive Reading: Visuals
Word Classes: Pronouns
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Use prefixes and suffixes correctly in writing. 
- Make connections between spelling and meaning in suffixed and prefixed words. 
- Acknowledge the importance of correct spellings in writing.
The learner is guided to: 
- Read the passage "Things will get better" about rehabilitation. 
- List words with prefixes and suffixes from the passage. 
- Use a print or online dictionary to check if the spellings of the listed words are correct. 
- Correct any errors in the words found. 
- Use the words to write sentences. 
- Use prefixes and suffixes to write a paragraph about rehabilitation. 
- Rewrite passages correctly. 
- Search for more examples of words with prefixes, suffixes, and silent vowels. 
- Create a chart showing prefixes, suffixes, and their meanings.
How can you tell the meaning of a word using a prefix?
Moran - Skills in English pg. 92 
Dictionary 
Digital devices 
Reference books 
Lesson notes
Moran - Skills in English pg. 95
Audio recording on wildlife
Digital devices
Teacher's guide
Audio recording
Teacher's guide
Passage "A happy song"
Pictures of wildlife
Reference materials
Posters
Charts
Moran - Skills in English pg. 97
Visuals on wildlife
Charts
Moran - Skills in English pg. 101
Poem "When there is no one to help"
Written paragraphs  Chart creation  Spelling tests  Peer assessment
2 4
NATURAL RESOURCES: WILDLIFE

Grammar in Use
Reading
Reading
Writing
Writing
Listening and Speaking
Word Classes: Pronouns
Intensive Reading: Short story
Intensive Reading: Short story
Composition Writing
Composition Writing
Listening and Responding: Oral Narratives - Myths
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify reflexive pronouns correctly
- Use reflexive pronouns in sentences correctly
- Show respect for correct usage of pronouns in communication
The learner is guided to:
- Study a chart displaying indefinite and reflexive pronouns
- Complete sentences using appropriate indefinite pronouns
- Construct sentences using indefinite pronouns from a substitution table
- Fill in gaps using correct reflexive pronouns
- Construct sentences using reflexive pronouns from a substitution table
- Use charts to explain differences between indefinite and reflexive pronouns
How do we use reflexive pronouns correctly?
Moran - Skills in English pg. 102
Charts on pronouns
Digital devices
Substitution tables
Teacher's guide
Moran - Skills in English pg. 104
Short story "Touring the wild"
Reference materials
Moran - Skills in English pg. 106
Charts
PowerPoint presentation
Moran - Skills in English pg. 107
Sample dialogues
Moran - Skills in English pg. 108
Assessment checklist
Reference materials
Moran - Skills in English pg. 111
Audio recordings
Video recordings
Myth "How Wechakhulia Hill was formed"
Sentence construction Gap filling exercises Group discussions Peer assessment Oral questions
2 5
TOURISM: DOMESTIC

Listening and Speaking
Reading
Reading
Grammar in Use
Grammar in Use
Reading
Listening and Responding: Oral Narratives - Myths
Intensive Reading: Poem
Intensive Reading: Poem
Word Classes: Simple prepositions
Word Classes: Simple prepositions
Intensive Reading: Poetry
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Relate the characters in a myth to real life
- Retell a myth using appropriate verbal and non-verbal cues
- Value the importance of myths in preserving cultural heritage
The learner is guided to:
- Take turns to retell the story they listened to, ensuring events are in correct order
- Search from the Internet for a video recording of a myth, watch it and narrate key events
- Identify the characters in the myth
- Discuss the consequences of characters' behaviors in the story
- Explain moral lessons learned in the myth
- Identify alternative statements characters could have made
Why are oral narratives important in society?
Moran - Skills in English pg. 112
Digital devices
Video recordings
Audio recordings
Teacher's guide
Poem "Local tourists"
Reference materials
Charts
Moran - Skills in English pg. 115
Dictionary
Visual aids
Moran - Skills in English pg. 116
Pictures showing positions
Moran - Skills in English pg. 117
Newspapers
Magazines
Crossword puzzles
Moran - Skills in English pg. 118
Poem "We won't let you!"
Oral presentations Narration skills assessment Peer assessment Written reflections Group discussions
3 1
Reading
Writing
Writing
Listening and Speaking
Listening and Speaking
Reading
Intensive Reading: Poetry
Assessment of writing
Assessment of writing
Pronunciation: Sounds Vowels
Stressed and unstressed words
Extensive Reading: Grade appropriate fiction Materials - Characters
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify the traits of inanimate characters in poems
- Relate inanimate characters with individuals in real life
- Appreciate the creative use of inanimate characters in poetry
The learner is guided to:
- Discuss the inanimate characters that are likely to be used in poems
- Describe the traits of the inanimate characters
- Read the poems "You lied to me" and "Trembling in magic"
- Identify and describe the traits of the inanimate characters in the poems
- Recite the poems using appropriate non-verbal cues
- Role-play the inanimate characters in the poems
- Relate the characters to people they know in real life
Which qualities of a person can animals or objects be given?
Moran - Skills in English pg. 119
Poems "You lied to me" and "Trembling in magic"
Charts
Digital devices
Teacher's guide
Moran - Skills in English pg. 121
Sample composition "The visit of my life"
Assessment guidelines
Moran - Skills in English pg. 122
Sample compositions
Moran - Skills in English pg. 124
Audio recordings
Word lists
Moran - Skills in English pg. 125
Poem "If I knew"
Charts with stressed and unstressed words
Moran - Skills in English pg. 127
Passage "African heroes and heroines"
Reference materials
Character trait charts
Character analysis Poem recitation Role play Written exercises Oral presentations
3 2
HEROES AND HEROINES: AFRICA

Reading
Grammar in Use
Grammar in Use
Reading
Reading
Writing
Extensive Reading: Grade appropriate fiction Materials - Characters
Word Classes: Conjunctions
Word Classes: Conjunctions
Intensive Reading: Similes and metaphors
Intensive Reading: Similes and metaphors
Creative Writing: Narrative Compositions
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Use appropriate words to describe character traits
- Relate characters in fiction to people in real life
- Appreciate the role of characters in conveying messages in stories
The learner is guided to:
- Discuss words used to describe characters
- Search for words to describe character traits from the Internet, books or dictionary
- Choose a character in the passage and identify what that character does or says
- Discuss how the character's words and actions help identify traits
- Complete tables for all characters in the passage
- Create a diagram showing how characters relate to each other
- Explain how characters in the passage relate to people or events in the community
Which stories are the most enjoyable to read? Which qualities do you admire in people?
Moran - Skills in English pg. 129
Character trait charts
Digital devices
Dictionaries
Reference materials
Teacher's guide
Moran - Skills in English pg. 130
Passage about African heroes
Poem "If you knew"
Songs
Charts
Moran - Skills in English pg. 132
Crossword puzzles
Moran - Skills in English pg. 133
Short story "Finding a hero"
Moran - Skills in English pg. 134
Charts with similes and metaphors
Moran - Skills in English pg. 136
Story "Beyond achievements"
Planning templates
Character analysis Diagram creation Oral presentations Written exercises Group discussions
3 3
Writing
Listening and Speaking
Listening and Speaking
Reading
Reading
Grammar in Use
Creative Writing: Narrative Compositions
Oral Presentations
Oral Presentations
Study Skills: Note Making
Study Skills: Note Making
Word Classes: Determiners
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Create a narrative composition using revealing details
- Revise and edit a narrative composition for clarity and correctness
- Appreciate the value of quality narrative compositions
The learner is guided to:
- Answer questions as they plan to write a story about an event or experience that has affected them greatly
- Search for information on the parts of a narrative composition and present findings
- Identify the parts of a narrative composition in a provided text
- Use prewriting techniques to plan a narrative composition about one of their most memorable experiences
- Write a narrative composition of 240-280 words using revealing details
- Review each other's work using a provided checklist
- Revise and correct any mistakes
- Display final composition on a poster or share using social media
Which event excited you or made you sad recently? How can a good narrative be written?
Moran - Skills in English pg. 138
Digital devices
Posters
Assessment checklists
Reference materials
Teacher's guide
Moran - Skills in English pg. 140
Audio recordings
Sample speeches
Moran - Skills in English pg. 141
Moran - Skills in English pg. 142
Text "Creative careers"
Note making templates
Moran - Skills in English pg. 144
Note taking templates
Moran - Skills in English pg. 146
Pictures showing demonstrative use
Text "Talented Brothers"
Charts with demonstratives
Narrative composition writing Peer assessment Self-assessment Editing exercises Oral presentations
3 4
ART

Grammar in Use
Reading
Reading
Writing
Writing
Listening and Speaking
Word Classes: Quantifiers
Intensive Reading: Short story
Intensive Reading: Short story
Functional Writing: Thank you notes and Congratulatory notes
Functional Writing: Thank you notes and Congratulatory notes
Conversational Skills: interviews
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify quantifiers in a given text
- Use quantifiers correctly in sentences
- Appreciate the importance of quantifiers in communication
The learner is guided to:
- Collect items representing count and non-count nouns
- Make sentences using quantifiers many, few, a few, little and a little
- Show the difference in meaning between the pairs: little/a little and few/a few
- Read the text "Art in my life" and identify quantifiers
- Fill in blank spaces in sentences using appropriate demonstratives
- Select appropriate demonstratives for different circumstances
- Read sentences and discuss differences in meaning based on quantifier use
How do count nouns differ from non-count nouns? Why is it important to express the quantity of something correctly?
Moran - Skills in English pg. 148
Text "Art in my life"
Charts with quantifiers
Real objects for demonstration
Digital devices
Teacher's guide
Moran - Skills in English pg. 151
Story "Loiyangalani Art Exhibition"
Event sequence charts
Reference materials
Moran - Skills in English pg. 152
Setting analysis charts
Moran - Skills in English pg. 154
Sample thank you notes
Note templates
Moran - Skills in English pg. 155
Note writing templates
Assessment criteria
Posters for display
Moran - Skills in English pg. 157
Recorded interviews
Radio/television interviews
Quantifier identification Sentence construction Gap filling exercises Meaning differentiation Group discussions
3 5
CHOOSING A CAREER

Listening and Speaking
Reading
Reading
Grammar in Use
Grammar in Use
Reading
Reading
Writing
Writing
Conversational Skills: interviews
Extensive Reading: Non-fiction
Extensive Reading: Non-fiction
Word Classes: Adverbs
Word Classes: Adverbs
Intensive Reading: Lessons Learnt
Intensive Reading: Lessons Learnt
Mechanics of Writing: Prefixes and Suffixes
Mechanics of Writing: Prefixes and Suffixes
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Conduct an interview on a given topic using polite expressions
- Apply non-verbal cues during an interview
- Appreciate the role of interviews in collecting information
The learner is guided to:
- Listen to a radio interview or watch a television interview
- Make a list of polite words and expressions used in the interview
- Search for questions and answers used in radio or television interviews
- Conduct an interview on the subject of choosing a career using polite words and expressions
- Make a list of verbal and non-verbal cues used to express politeness
- Prepare questions about experiences of people in different careers
- Conduct an interview with a group member about experiences in a selected career
How do we show respect for others people's opinion?
Moran - Skills in English pg. 158
Digital devices
Sample interviews
Reference materials
Interview question lists
Teacher's guide
Text "Choosing a career"
Non-fiction texts
Moran - Skills in English pg. 159
Dictionaries
Moran - Skills in English pg. 161
Newspapers
Magazines
Moran - Skills in English pg. 162
Posters and charts
Gap filling exercises
Moran - Skills in English pg. 164
Short story "A career talk"
Lesson analysis charts
Moran - Skills in English pg. 165
Recorded stories
Moran - Skills in English pg. 167
Texts with prefixes and suffixes
Word lists
Moran - Skills in English pg. 168
Dictated words list
Interview conducting Non-verbal cue assessment Polite expression usage Peer assessment Group discussions

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