FAMILY

Reading

Intensive Reading: Oral Narratives

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

Oral reading Character analysis Written responses Observation

Reading

Intensive Reading: Oral Narratives

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:
- Reflect on impact of actions on society
- Discuss how to collect narratives from community
- Use mind maps to show benefits of moral lessons
- Research community needs addressed through legends
- Collaborate to develop legend narratives

How can legends help communities address current needs?

Head Start English Learner's Book pg. 94
Legend narratives
Digital devices
Mind maps

Narrative creation Mind map analysis Observation Group presentations

DRUG AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Reading 2

Intensive Reading: Oral Literature-Songs (Lullabies)

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

- identify repeated words and phrases in lullabies
- use appropriate techniques when performing lullabies
- pick out key messages communicated in lullabies
- appreciate the importance of lullabies in real life

The learner is guided to:
- listen to audio recordings of lullabies
- identify instances of repetition in lullabies
- perform lullabies with appropriate techniques
- discuss the functions of lullabies

Why are lullabies important in our community?

KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 112
Audio recordings
Digital devices
Resource person
Lullaby texts

Performance Oral questions Observation Peer assessment

Reading 2

Intensive Reading: Oral Literature-Songs (Features of Lullabies)

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

Performance Composition assessment Peer evaluation Observation

NATURAL RESOURCES-FORESTS

Reading 2

Intensive Reading: Minor Characters

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

Hot seating Character analysis Oral presentations Written exercises

Reading 2

Intensive Reading: Character Relationships

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

- identify the relations between minor characters in a class reader
- link characters' reactions to their relationships
- appreciate the importance of character analysis in literary works

The learner is guided to:
- analyze character relationships in the class reader
- create a character relationship map
- dramatize interactions between minor characters
- discuss the importance of minor characters

How would you describe the behaviour of your classmates?

KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 130
Class reader
Character maps
Digital devices
Role play props

Character map assessment Role play evaluation Written analysis Observation

TRAVEL

Listening and Speaking

Listening Comprehension: Explanatory Narratives

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

Oral retelling Moral lesson identification Character analysis Listening comprehension exercises

Reading 2

Intensive Reading: Human Characters 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

Character identification Role play assessment Adjective usage Oral presentations

Reading 2

Intensive Reading: Character Traits in Poetry

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

- relate human characters in poems to real life
- describe the lessons learned from characters in poems
- value the role of character analysis in poetry appreciation

The learner is guided to:
- describe traits of characters using adjectives
- share character descriptions on sticky notes
- relate poem characters to real life people
- discuss lessons learned from characters

What can we learn from characters in poems?

KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 152
Poetry texts
Digital devices
Sticky notes
Role play props

Character analysis Written descriptions Role play assessment Oral presentations

HEROES AND HEROINES IN KENYA

Reading 2

Intensive Reading: Sequence of Events in Class Reader

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

- explain the sequence of events in a class reader
- make short notes on the sequence of events in a class reader
- appreciate reading works of art for information and enjoyment

The learner is guided to:
- read sections of a class reader
- dramatize parts of the class reader
- outline actions of characters in the section
- use a sequence chart to show order of events

What marks the climax of a story?

KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 169
Class reader
Sequence charts
Digital devices
Note cards

Sequence chart completion Dramatization Note-taking assessment Character analysis

Reading 2

Intensive Reading: Character Analysis in Class Reader

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?

KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 171
Class reader
Character charts
Digital devices
Note cards

Character chart completion Problem-solution analysis Written responses Oral presentations

Reading 2

Intensive Reading: Character Analysis in Class Reader

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?

KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 171
Class reader
Character charts
Digital devices
Note cards

Character chart completion Problem-solution analysis Written responses Oral presentations

MUSIC

Reading 2

Intensive Reading: Monster Narratives

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

- identify characters in monster narratives
- explain traits of characters in given monster narratives
- relate monster narratives to real life situations
- appreciate the importance of monster narratives in life

The learner is guided to:
- describe monsters/ogres from stories
- search for features of monster narratives
- discuss what monsters represent
- relate monster narratives to real life

What is the relevance of oral narratives in modern society?

KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 188
Monster narratives
Digital devices
Resource person
Reference materials

Character identification Narrative analysis Oral presentations Written responses

Reading 2

Intensive Reading: Performance of Monster Narratives

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?

KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 190
Digital recording devices
Performance space
Anthology templates
Resource person

Performance assessment Anthology compilation Character analysis Moral lesson identification

PROFESSIONS

Reading II

Intensive Reading: Dilemma Narratives

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?

KLB Top Scholar pg. 207
Digital devices
Dilemma narratives

Character analysis Oral discussions Written responses Dramatization

Reading II

Intensive Reading: Dilemma Narratives

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

- Relate the lessons learnt in the dilemma narrative to real life experiences.
- Draw a chart showing the sequence of events in dilemma narrative.
- Dramatise parts of the dilemma narrative.
- Appreciate the lessons learnt from the dilemma narrative.

The learner is guided to:
- Discuss the lessons from the dilemma narrative.
- Relate the lessons to real-life experiences.
- Draw charts showing sequence of events.
- Dramatise parts of the narrative.
- Watch adaptations of dilemma narratives.

How can narratives contribute to decision making?

KLB Top Scholar pg. 209
Charts
Digital devices

Oral presentation Dramatization Charts evaluation Written reflection

TRADITIONAL FASHION

Reading II

Class Reader: Main Ideas

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

- Identify the main ideas in a class reader.
- Discuss the main ideas in the class reader.
- Value the importance of identifying main ideas in a text.

The learner is guided to:
- Read a section of the class reader.
- Identify the main ideas.
- Draw a sequence chart of main events.
- Discuss lessons learned from the section.
- Relate lessons to real-life situations.

What would you consider when selecting a storybook to read?

KLB Top Scholar pg. 225
Class reader
Charts

Main idea identification Oral discussion Sequence charts Written summary

Reading II

Class Reader: Main Ideas

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

- Summarize the main ideas in a class reader.
- Dramatize events based on the main ideas.
- Appreciate the role of main ideas in understanding a text.

The learner is guided to:
- Summarize sections of the class reader.
- Dramatize key events.
- Create visual representations of main ideas.
- Discuss how main ideas contribute to overall meaning.
- Watch video adaptations of stories.

How can the main ideas help us understand a text better?

KLB Top Scholar pg. 227
Class reader
Digital devices

Dramatization Summary writing Visual representation Oral discussion

LAND TRAVEL

Reading II

Oral Literature: Praise Songs

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

- Identify the purpose and occasions for which praise songs are performed.
- Discuss the relationship between the singer and the person being praised.
- Appreciate the purpose of praise songs in communication.

The learner is guided to:
- Listen to praise songs from various sources.
- Identify the purpose of praise songs.
- Discuss occasions when praise songs are performed.
- Analyze the relationship between singer and subject.
- Identify character traits revealed in praise songs.

Why do we sing?

KLB Top Scholar pg. 239
Audio recordings
Digital devices

Oral discussion Purpose identification Character analysis Written reflection

Reading II

Oral Literature: Praise Songs

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

- Perform praise songs sung in their immediate environment.
- Collaborate with peers in performing praise songs.
- Value the cultural significance of praise songs.

The learner is guided to:
- Identify praise songs from their community.
- Practice singing praise songs.
- Perform praise songs to the class.
- Collaborate in group performances.
- Share experiences after performances.

What are the qualities of a good singer?

KLB Top Scholar pg. 240
Audio recordings
Digital devices

Performance assessment Collaboration observation Peer evaluation Presentation skills