GARDEN

Listening and Speaking
Listening and Speaking
Reading

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

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

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

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
The learner is guided to:
-Pick out words with target sounds from chart
-Read words containing target combinations correctly
-Read texts displaying right facial expressions
-Engage in timed reading with emotions

Why should we pronounce words correctly?
Why should we show feelings and emotions when reading?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 76
-MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 77
-Garden pictures
-Sound prompts
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
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 82
-Readers theatre scripts
-Poetry materials
-Reading materials

Observation -Pronunciation check -Vocabulary use -Oral sentences
Reading fluency check -Sound recognition -Expression assessment -Timed reading

Reading

Comprehension - Lesson 1
Comprehension - Lesson 2

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

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

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
Listening and Speaking
ACCIDENTS

Listening and Speaking
Reading

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

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

-Respond to specific two-directional instructions
-Use vocabulary to construct sentences
-Realize importance of pronouncing words correctly

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
The learner is guided to:
-Use vocabulary to construct sentences
-Recite poems and sing songs on road safety
-Draw and colour simple road signs
-Respond to two-directional instructions

Why is correct spelling important?
Why is it important to pronounce words correctly?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 91
-Name letter activities
-Spelling practice sheets
-Peer assessment guides
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
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 94
-MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 95
-Reading texts
-Expression guides

Word writing -Name-based word formation -Peer correction -Reading aloud
Sentence construction -Poetry recitation -Road sign creation -Instruction following

Reading

Fluency - Lesson 2
Comprehension - Lesson 1

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
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 97
-MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 98
-Accident stories
-Character charts

Peer participation -Reading practice -Punctuation observance -Theatre assessment

Reading
Language Use

Comprehension - Lesson 2
Use of conjunctions (or) - Lesson 1

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

-Adopt reading pictures and texts for information
-Retell story with peers
-Talk about personal experiences related to story

The learner is guided to:
-Retell story with peers
-Role play scenarios from the story
-Talk about personal accident experiences
-Connect story to own experiences

What do the pictures tell us about the story?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 99
-Role play materials
-Story retelling prompts
-Experience sharing guides
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 100
-MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 101
-Conjunction cards
-Choice scenarios

Story retelling -Role play assessment -Personal sharing -Connection activities

Language Use
Writing

Use of conjunctions (or) - Lesson 2
Spelling - Lesson 1

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
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 103
-MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 104
-Jumbled word activities
-Dictation materials

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

Writing
CLASSROOM

Listening and Speaking
Listening and Speaking

Spelling - Lesson 2
Pronunciation and Vocabulary (br, /ə/, /iː/, /eɪ/, /əʊ/) - Lesson 1
Pronunciation and Vocabulary (br, /ə/, /iː/, /eɪ/, /əʊ/) - Lesson 2

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

-Participate in word building activities
-Write accident-related vocabulary correctly
-Demonstrate consistent spelling accuracy

-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:
-Make words related to theme from jumbled letters
-Take part in word building activities
-Use pocket charts/print/digital flash cards
-Practice spelling in various 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

How do we learn to spell?
Which words do you use to talk about the classroom?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 105
-Word building materials
-Digital flash cards
-Practice activities
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 105
-MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 106
-Sound cards
-Classroom vocabulary charts
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 107
-Language game materials
-Picture matching cards
-Role play props

Word building assessment -Digital skill check -Spelling practice -Context application
Observation -Pronunciation check -Vocabulary use -Sound recognition

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
-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
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 112
-Readers theatre scripts
-Expression guides
-Reading materials

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

Reading

Comprehension - Lesson 1
Comprehension - Lesson 2

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

-Make predictions about stories
-Use contextual clues to infer word meanings
-Answer direct and indirect questions

The learner is guided to:
-Discuss title and pictures for predictions
-Read classroom-related texts
-Track text using fingers
-Respond to direct questions using text evidence

How can we predict how a story will end?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 113
-MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 114
-Classroom stories
-Question cards
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 115
-Story retelling materials
-Role play props
-Experience sharing guides

Prediction assessment -Text tracking -Direct question answers -Context clue usage

Language Use

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

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
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 116
-Poetry materials
-Song resources
-Classroom items

Observation -Number differentiation -Demonstrative usage -Sentence construction

Writing
Writing
Listening and Speaking

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

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

-Spell words with target sounds for effective writing
-Write 4-7 letter words appropriately for legibility
-Adopt writing words clearly and correctly

-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:
-Spell words with target sounds from dictation
-Write 4-7 letter words with target combinations
-Make 4-7 letter words from jumbled letters
-Participate in spelling drills with peers
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

Why should people spell words correctly?
How do we learn to spell words or names?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 120
-MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 121
-Dictation materials
-Jumbled letter activities
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 122
-Digital devices
-Name-based activities
-Peer correction sheets
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 123
-MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 124
-Sound prompts
-Farm vocabulary cards

Spelling test -Word formation -Peer participation -Dictation assessment
Digital typing -Word generation -Peer assessment -Spelling accuracy

THE FARM

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
Comprehension - Lesson 1

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

Theatre participation -Expression assessment -Reading practice -Peer evaluation

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
Writing

Word Sets/Opposites - Lesson 2
Punctuation (The comma) - Lesson 1
Punctuation (The comma) - 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

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

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
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 opposites help us describe things?
How do commas help us understand writing?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 135
-Opposite word pairs
-Writing materials
-Peer sharing sheets
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 134
-Comma examples
-List-making activities
-Practice worksheets
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 135
-Digital devices
-Role play materials
-Farm item lists

Opposite identification -Sentence writing -Peer feedback -Application practice
List writing -Role play assessment -Digital writing -Comma usage accuracy

POSITION AND DIRECTIONS

Listening and Speaking
Listening and Speaking

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

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

-Recognize words with target sounds from oral text
-Pronounce words with target combinations for reading
-Use new words in relevant contexts about position and direction

The learner is guided to:
-Pick out words with target sounds: /ɪə/ (ear), /ə/ (her), /ɜː/ (first), dr (draw), /ɔɪ/ (boy), /aɪ/ (time)
-Pronounce words and phrases
-Listen to conversations on position and direction
-Engage in simple dialogues using theme vocabulary

Why is it important to pronounce words correctly?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 136
-MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 137
-Direction vocabulary cards
-Audio recordings
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 138
-Rhymes and songs
-Picture matching cards
-Instruction prompts

Observation -Pronunciation check -Dialogue participation -Sound recognition

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

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

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
Writing

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

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

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
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

Where do we keep different things in the school?
Why do you think it is important to use the exclamation mark when writing?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 145
-MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 146
-Preposition cards
-Audio clips
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 147
-Language games
-Dialogue scripts
-Song materials
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 147
-Punctuation examples
-Writing exercises
-Practice worksheets

Observation -Preposition identification -Game participation -Location description
Observation -Mark recognition -Usage accuracy -Sentence writing

Writing
Listening and Speaking

Punctuation (The exclamation mark) - Lesson 2
Pronunciation and vocabulary (fr, /aʊ/, /ɔː/, /ə/) - Lesson 1

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

-Apply exclamation marks in various contexts
-Play games involving correct placement
-Demonstrate understanding through writing

The learner is guided to:
-Play games placing exclamation marks correctly
-Write direction-related sentences with excitement
-Practice using marks in various contexts
-Share written work with peers

How do exclamation marks change the meaning of sentences?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 148
-Writing games
-Sentence templates
-Peer sharing materials
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 150
-Environmental sound recordings
-Poems/rhymes
-Nature walk materials

Game participation -Sentence writing -Peer assessment -Mark placement accuracy

ENVIRONMENT

Listening and Speaking
Reading

Pronunciation and vocabulary (fr, /aʊ/, /ɔː/, /ə/) - Lesson 2
Fluency - Lesson 1

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
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 153
-Word ladder games
-Audio recordings
-Environmental texts

Drawing assessment -Sentence construction -Peer feedback -Vocabulary application

Reading

Fluency - Lesson 2
Comprehension - Lesson 1

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

-Realize importance of reading fluency for communication
-Participate in readers theatre and record voices
-Practice reading with appropriate expressions

The learner is guided to:
-Participate in readers theatre with peers
-Record voices on digital device
-Practice reading environmental texts expressively
-Display right emotions when reading

How can we improve our reading speed?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 154
-Digital recording devices
-Readers theatre scripts
-Environmental stories
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 155
-Prediction worksheets
-Context clue guides

Theatre participation -Voice recording -Expression assessment -Fluency practice

Reading
Language Use
Language Use
Writing

Comprehension - Lesson 2
Regular comparative and superlative adjectives - Lesson 1
Regular comparative and superlative adjectives - Lesson 2
Guided Writing - Lesson 1

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

-Describe objects using comparative and superlative adjectives
-Construct sentences using different adjective forms
-Play games to practice adjectives

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
The learner is guided to:
-Describe classroom/outdoor objects using adjectives
-Construct sentences using comparatives/superlatives
-Fill blank spaces with correct forms
-Play language games to practice adjectives

How can we tell where events have taken place?
How do we show differences in size and quality?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 156
-Question cards
-Retelling prompts
-Experience connection sheets
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
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 161
-Dictation materials
-Writing prompts
-Sentence templates

Question comprehension -Story retelling -Experience connections -Peer participation
Sentence construction -Object description -Game participation -Exercise completion

Writing

Guided Writing - Lesson 2

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

-Realize importance of creating correct sentences
-Share written work with peers for feedback
-Practice writing environmental sentences

The learner is guided to:
-Create sentences using comparative/superlative adjectives
-Share with peers and give feedback
-Practice writing about environmental topics
-Write responses to environmental prompts

Why is it important to write clearly and legibly?

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

Sentence creation -Peer assessment -Writing practice -Clarity check

TECHNOLOGY

Listening and Speaking
Listening and Speaking

Pronunciation and vocabulary (gr, pr, /ɔɪ/, /uː/, /ʊ/) - Lesson 1
Pronunciation and vocabulary (gr, pr, /ɔɪ/, /uː/, /ʊ/) - Lesson 2

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

-Identify words with target sounds in oral text
-Articulate words with target sounds correctly
-Recognize technology-related words for effective communication

The learner is guided to:
-Listen attentively to target sounds from video clips: gr (grass, green), pr (print, press), /ɔɪ/ (oil, point), /uː/ (pool, spoon), /ʊ/ (put)
-Pick out words with target sounds
-Practice pronouncing words with target combinations
-Listen to technology story and say words as modeled

Why should we pronounce words correctly?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 164
-MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 165
-Video clips
-Technology vocabulary cards
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 166
-MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 167
-Role play props
-Picture cues

Observation -Pronunciation check -Sound identification -Vocabulary recognition

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
-Pronounce technology words accurately for clarity
-Read technology texts at right speed with emotions

The learner is guided to:
-Point out and read words with gr, pr, /ɔɪ/, /uː/, /ʊ/
-Take turns reading at appropriate speed
-Recite poems using correct expressions
-Read texts with technology words using speed and expressions

What should we do to improve our reading speed?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 168
-MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 169
-Technology stories
-Poetry materials
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 170
-Audio recordings
-Word ladder games
-Recording devices

Reading fluency check -Sound recognition -Expression assessment -Speed check

Reading
Language Use

Comprehension - Lesson 1
Comprehension - Lesson 2
Possessive Pronouns - Lesson 1
Possessive Pronouns - Lesson 2

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

-Identify characters in technology texts
-Make predictions on story outcomes
-Answer direct and indirect questions

-Identify correct use of possessive pronouns
-Use possessive pronouns in sentences
-Adopt possessive pronouns in daily communication

The learner is guided to:
-Observe pictures and title to predict story
-Read technology stories aloud in turns
-Talk about and describe characters
-Locate sentences containing answers to direct questions
The learner is guided to:
-Read text/dialogue about ownership using possessive pronouns
-Role play ownership of classroom items
-Construct sentences using possessive pronouns
-Ask and answer questions prompting possessive pronouns

What makes a story interesting?
How do you talk about things that belong to other people?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 173
-MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 174
-Technology stories
-Character charts
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 175
-Five-finger retell materials
-Context clue guides
-Technology texts
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 175
-MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 176
-Role play materials
-Question cards
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 177
-Fill-in exercises
-Songs and rhymes
-Practice materials

Prediction assessment -Character identification -Question comprehension -Story discussion
Observation -Pronoun identification -Role play assessment -Sentence construction

Writing

Guided Writing - Lesson 1

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

-Identify names of objects related to technology
-Write names from picture prompts
-Create sentences from picture prompts

The learner is guided to:
-Observe technology pictures on print/digital devices
-Name objects in different pictures
-Respond to prompts and write names correctly
-Match pictures with their names

Why is it important to write sentences correctly?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 178
-MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 179
-Technology pictures
-Digital devices

Observation -Object identification -Name writing -Picture matching

Writing
Listening and Speaking

Guided Writing - Lesson 2
Pronunciation and vocabulary (tr, sm, /tʃ/, /aʊ/, /jː/) - Lesson 1

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

-Fill gaps using correct technology words
-Draw and name technology-related pictures
-Describe objects clearly in writing

The learner is guided to:
-Fill in gaps using correct words
-Draw and name pictures related to technology
-Write sentences to describe objects in pictures
-Share work with peers for feedback

Why is writing clearly important?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 180
-Drawing materials
-Sentence templates
-Peer assessment guides
-MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 181
-Cultural activity materials
-Audio clips

Gap-filling assessment -Drawing and naming -Sentence description -Peer feedback

CULTURAL ACTIVITIES

Listening and Speaking
Reading

Pronunciation and vocabulary (tr, sm, /tʃ/, /aʊ/, /jː/) - Lesson 2
Fluency - Lesson 1

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

-Use cultural words in sentences
-Realize importance of correct vocabulary use
-Listen to peers and give feedback

The learner is guided to:
-Construct simple sentences using cultural words
-Listen to other learners say sentences and give feedback
-Practice using vocabulary in various contexts
-Engage in cultural discussions

How do we talk about our culture?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 182
-Cultural discussion prompts
-Feedback sheets
-Sentence construction aids
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 183
-MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 184
-Cultural stories
-Expression guides

Sentence construction -Peer feedback -Vocabulary application -Cultural discussion

Reading
Reading
Language Use

Fluency - Lesson 2
Comprehension - Lesson 1
Comprehension - Lesson 2
Wh-questions - Lesson 1

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

-Play word ladder games for pronunciation
-Recite poems for fluency
-Read texts at appropriate speed

-Answer indirect questions about culture
-Adopt talking about cultural texts
-Retell cultural stories with peers

The learner is guided to:
-Play word ladder games with peers
-Recite cultural poems for fluency
-Practice reading at right speed
-Display appropriate expressions
The learner is guided to:
-Answer indirect questions from cultural texts
-Retell cultural stories with peers
-Connect stories to personal cultural experiences
-Share cultural understanding

How do we show cultural pride when reading?
How can we tell where cultural events are taking place?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 185
-Word ladder materials
-Cultural poems
-Reading practice sheets
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 188
-MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 189
-Cultural comprehension texts
-Context clue guides
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 190
-Story retelling materials
-Cultural connection sheets
-Peer sharing guides
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 188
-Wh-word cards
-Role play materials
-Question prompts

Game participation -Poetry recitation -Reading speed -Expression display
Indirect question answers -Story retelling -Cultural connections -Peer discussion

Language Use
Writing

Wh-questions - Lesson 2
Guided Writing - Lesson 1

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

-Sing songs/recite poems with Wh-questions
-Apply Wh-words in various contexts
-Demonstrate mastery through activities

The learner is guided to:
-Sing songs/recite poems with Wh-questions
-Practice asking about cultural events
-Create conversation using Wh-words
-Share questions with peers

How do we learn about our culture?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 189
-Cultural songs/poems
-Conversation templates
-Peer sharing materials
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 190
-Jumbled word activities
-Sentence construction materials
-Peer assessment sheets

Song/poetry performance -Question creation -Conversation practice -Peer sharing

Writing

Guided Writing - Lesson 2

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

-Take turns playing sentence games
-Form meaningful cultural sentences
-Practice collaborative writing

The learner is guided to:
-Take turns playing games with jumbled words
-Form meaningful sentences about culture
-Practice writing in groups
-Share completed sentences

How do we write about our culture?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 191
-Writing games
-Cultural sentence templates
-Group work materials

Game participation -Sentence formation -Group collaboration -Sentence sharing

CHILD LABOUR

Listening and Speaking
Listening and Speaking

Pronunciation and vocabulary (/k/, sn, sp, /u/) - Lesson 1
Pronunciation and vocabulary (/k/, sn, sp, /u/) - Lesson 2

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

-Identify words with target sounds in oral text
-Pronounce words with target sounds accurately
-Use new words related to child rights

The learner is guided to:
-Select words with target sounds: /k/ (quiet), sn (sneeze), sp (split, spread, speak), /u/ (cook)
-Say words with target combinations correctly
-Play language games with target sounds
-Articulate new words related to child labour

Why should we listen attentively when somebody is talking to us?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 193
-MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 194
-Child rights materials
-Language game resources
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 195
-Instruction cards
-Child rights vocabulary
-Discussion prompts

Observation -Sound identification -Pronunciation check -Game participation

Reading

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

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

-Identify words with target sounds for reading
-Pronounce words accurately when reading
-Read child rights texts at appropriate speed

-Make predictions about child labour stories
-Identify setting of stories for comprehension
-Infer meanings using contextual clues

The learner is guided to:
-Identify words with sn-, sp-, /k/, /u/ from text
-Read words with target combinations
-Read child labour-related words individually and in pairs
-Take turns in timed reading
The learner is guided to:
-Observe pictures and title to predict story
-Talk about setting and characters
-Read child labour texts at appropriate speed
-Infer word meanings with peers

How can we improve our fluency in reading?
Why is it important to be keen as we read?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 196
-MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 197
-Child rights texts
-Timed reading materials
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 198
-Poetry materials
-Expression guides
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 200
-MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 201
-Child rights stories
-Comprehension questions
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 202
-Question cards
-Real-life connection materials
-Discussion guides

Reading fluency check -Word recognition -Speed assessment -Peer reading
Prediction assessment -Setting identification -Word inference -Reading comprehension

Language Use

Adverbs of time - Lesson 1
Adverbs of time - Lesson 2

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

-Identify adverbs of time in written text
-Use adverbs of time to construct sentences
-Realize use of adverbs for self-expression

The learner is guided to:
-Recognize adverbs of time (soon, late, now, today, tomorrow, early, morning, afternoon)
-Construct sentences using adverbs of time
-Engage in question-answer dialogues
-Role play conversations using adverbs

What do we usually do at different times of the day?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 202
-MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 203
-Time adverb cards
-Role play materials
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 204
-Fill-in exercises
-Poems with time adverbs
-Daily schedule materials

Observation -Adverb identification -Sentence construction -Dialogue practice

Writing

Guided Writing - Lesson 1
Guided Writing - Lesson 2

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

-Recognize correct order of words in sentences
-Rearrange jumbled words into meaningful sentences
-Realize importance of proper word ordering

The learner is guided to:
-Talk about correct word ordering with peers
-Reorganize jumbled words into sentences
-Pay attention to punctuation (4-6 sentences)
-Work with peers to assess sentences

Why is it important to write clearly and legibly?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 204
-Jumbled word activities
-Punctuation guides
-Peer assessment tools
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 205
-Word games
-Collaborative writing materials
-Sharing templates

Word ordering skills -Sentence construction -Punctuation accuracy -Peer evaluation

CARING FOR OTHERS

Listening and Speaking

Pronunciation and vocabulary (scr, spr, str, sw, st) - Lesson 1

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

-Identify words with target sounds in oral text
-Pronounce words with target sounds accurately
-Construct sentences using caring vocabulary

The learner is guided to:
-Identify words with sounds scr- (scream), spr- (sprain), str- (street), sw- (sweat), st- (stay, step, stop)
-Articulate words with target combinations
-Pronounce new caring-related words with peers
-Practice using vocabulary in sentences

Why should we pronounce words correctly?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 206
-MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 207
-Caring vocabulary cards
-Sound charts

Observation -Sound identification -Pronunciation check -Vocabulary usage

Listening and Speaking
Reading

Pronunciation and vocabulary (scr, spr, str, sw, st) - Lesson 2
Fluency - Lesson 1
Fluency - Lesson 2
Comprehension - Lesson 1

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

-Respond to specific two-directional instructions
-Role play simple instructions
-Play games with peers using caring words

-Engage in timed reading varying tone
-Recite poems for fluency
-Express emotions while reading

The learner is guided to:
-Practice using vocabulary in sentences with peers
-Listen and respond to instructions without interrupting
-Role play simple two-directional instructions
-Play games such as 'chain whisper', 'Simon says'
The learner is guided to:
-Engage in timed reading with tonal variations
-Recite caring poems for fluency
-Practice expressing emotions while reading
-Collaborate with peers during reading

How do we show we care through our words?
How can we express emotions while reading?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 208
-Role play materials
-Game resources
-Instruction cards
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 209
-MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 210
-Caring stories
-Reading materials
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 211
-Poetry materials
-Expression guides
-Timed reading resources
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 213
-MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 214
-Caring stories
-Comprehension questions

Vocabulary application -Instruction following -Role play assessment -Game participation
Timed reading assessment -Poetry recitation -Emotional expression -Peer collaboration

Reading
Language Use

Comprehension - Lesson 2
Imperatives/Interjections - Lesson 1

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

-Answer indirect questions using context
-Connect events with real-life experiences
-Adopt talking about caring texts

The learner is guided to:
-Respond to indirect questions using context clues
-Connect story events with real experiences
-Practice reading comprehension strategies
-Share understanding with peers

Why is it important to know where the events in a story happen?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 215
-Context clue guides
-Real-life connection sheets
-Sharing templates
-MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 216
-Command cards
-Role play materials

Indirect question answers -Context usage -Real-life connections -Peer discussion

Language Use
Writing

Imperatives/Interjections - Lesson 2
Guided Writing - Lesson 1

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

-Use interjections of excitement appropriately
-Play games responding to commands
-Realize use of imperatives and interjections

The learner is guided to:
-Play games involving responding to commands
-Pick out interjections of excitement in texts
-Use interjections correctly in conversations
-Practice both imperatives and interjections

When do we use interjections of excitement/joy?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 217
-Game materials
-Interjection cards
-Conversation prompts
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 218
-MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 219
-Punctuation examples
-Sentence templates

Game participation -Interjection usage -Command response -Conversation practice

Writing

Guided Writing - Lesson 2

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

-Respond to picture prompts with sentences
-Write well-punctuated caring sentences
-Practice sentence writing about caring

The learner is guided to:
-Respond to picture prompts with sentences (max 7 words)
-Write sentences about caring for others
-Practice punctuation in various contexts
-Work collaboratively with peers

What makes it easy to write a good sentence?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 220
-Picture prompts
-Writing guides
-Peer collaboration materials

Picture response -Sentence quality -Punctuation accuracy -Peer work