DRUG AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Listening and Speaking
Reading

Conversation skills - Introduction
Reading fluency - Comprehension

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

- Identify key features of conversation skills in texts related to drug and substance abuse
- Listen attentively and respond appropriately to conversation skills
- Appreciate the value of conversation skills in effective communication

The learner is guided to:
- Listen to audio/recorded examples of conversation skills provided by the teacher
- Discuss the key features of conversation skills with a partner
- Respond to questions based on the listening text on drug and substance abuse
- Share observations with the class and display key expressions on a chart

How does conversation skills help us communicate more effectively about drug and substance abuse?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 65
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet
- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 67

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Grammar in Use

Adverbs - Identification

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

- Identify adverbs in oral and written texts on drug and substance abuse
- Explain the function and rules of adverbs in sentences
- Recognise the importance of using adverbs correctly in communication

The learner is guided to:
- Read sentences and identify examples of adverbs in context
- Discuss how adverbs functions in sentences related to drug and substance abuse
- Complete exercises identifying adverbs in provided texts
- Compare correct and incorrect usage and discuss the difference

How does the correct use of adverbs make our sentences about drug and substance abuse clearer?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 71
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Writing

Commonly misspelt words - Introduction

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

- Identify the features and format of commonly misspelt words
- Plan a piece of commonly misspelt words using an outline or brainstorming activity
- Appreciate the importance of planning before writing commonly misspelt words

The learner is guided to:
- Study model examples of commonly misspelt words and identify key features and structure
- Brainstorm ideas for a writing task on drug and substance abuse and create a plan
- Discuss the structure and features of commonly misspelt words with peers
- Share plans with the class and note suggestions for improvement

How does planning help us write better commonly misspelt words about drug and substance abuse?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 75
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Listening and Speaking
Reading

Conversation skills - Practice
Reading fluency - Extended response

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

- Apply conversation skills skills in guided oral activities on drug and substance abuse
- Use appropriate language and expression when practising conversation skills
- Show confidence when participating in oral tasks about drug and substance abuse

The learner is guided to:
- In pairs, practise conversation skills in role-play situations related to drug and substance abuse
- Give and receive structured feedback on peers' oral performance
- Record an oral activity and review for correct use of conversation skills
- Reflect on the importance of conversation skills in daily communication

What skills make conversation skills more effective when discussing drug and substance abuse?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 65
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet
- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 67

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Grammar in Use

Adverbs - Application

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

- Use adverbs correctly in sentences and passages about drug and substance abuse
- Apply the rules of adverbs in written and oral contexts
- Value accuracy in the use of adverbs as a mark of effective communication

The learner is guided to:
- Construct sentences using adverbs correctly in the context of drug and substance abuse
- Complete gap-fill and substitution exercises on adverbs
- Peer-check written work for correct use of adverbs
- Play language games involving adverbs and discuss common errors

How does applying adverbs correctly improve our writing about drug and substance abuse?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 71
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Reading

Songs (lullabies) - Literary appreciation

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

- Read and respond to a literary text (songs (lullabies)) related to drug and substance abuse
- Identify literary features such as characters, theme, mood and structure
- Appreciate literature as a reflection of real-life values and experiences

The learner is guided to:
- Read the songs (lullabies) and identify key literary elements and characters
- Discuss themes, moral lessons and how events relate to real life in drug and substance abuse
- Dramatise or role-play selected parts of the literary text
- Respond creatively through discussion, drawing or short written response

What lessons about drug and substance abuse can we draw from the songs (lullabies)?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 73
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Writing
Listening and Speaking

Commonly misspelt words - Drafting
Listening for details - Introduction

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

- Write a first draft of commonly misspelt words applying the correct structure and features
- Use appropriate vocabulary, tone and language in the draft
- Show creativity and personal expression in the written draft

The learner is guided to:
- Write a first draft of commonly misspelt words using the plan created earlier
- Follow the required structure and features for commonly misspelt words
- Share the draft with a peer and receive initial feedback
- Revise the draft based on peer feedback and improve the content

How does drafting and peer review help us improve our commonly misspelt words about drug and substance abuse?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 75
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet
- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 77

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

NATURAL RESOURCES – FORESTS

Reading

Visuals - Comprehension

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

- Read and comprehend a text on visuals in the context of natural resources – forests
- Identify main ideas, supporting details and key vocabulary from the text
- Appreciate reading as a tool for lifelong learning about natural resources – forests

The learner is guided to:
- Skim and scan a text on visuals and predict its content from the title
- Read the text carefully and answer comprehension questions
- Identify the main idea, key details and unfamiliar vocabulary
- Discuss what was learnt from the text and relate it to real-life experiences

What can we learn from reading texts on visuals about natural resources – forests?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 80
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Grammar in Use

Personal and possessive pronouns - Identification

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

- Identify personal and possessive pronouns in oral and written texts on natural resources – forests
- Explain the function and rules of personal and possessive pronouns in sentences
- Recognise the importance of using personal and possessive pronouns correctly in communication

The learner is guided to:
- Read sentences and identify examples of personal and possessive pronouns in context
- Discuss how personal and possessive pronouns functions in sentences related to natural resources – forests
- Complete exercises identifying personal and possessive pronouns in provided texts
- Compare correct and incorrect usage and discuss the difference

How does the correct use of personal and possessive pronouns make our sentences about natural resources – forests clearer?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 84
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Writing
Reading

Composition writing - Introduction
Visuals - Extended response

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

- Identify the features and format of composition writing
- Plan a piece of composition writing using an outline or brainstorming activity
- Appreciate the importance of planning before writing composition writing

The learner is guided to:
- Study model examples of composition writing and identify key features and structure
- Brainstorm ideas for a writing task on natural resources – forests and create a plan
- Discuss the structure and features of composition writing with peers
- Share plans with the class and note suggestions for improvement

How does planning help us write better composition writing about natural resources – forests?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 91
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet
- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 80

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Reading

Characters in class readers - Literary appreciation

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

- Read and respond to a literary text (characters in class readers) related to natural resources – forests
- Identify literary features such as characters, theme, mood and structure
- Appreciate literature as a reflection of real-life values and experiences

The learner is guided to:
- Read the characters in class readers and identify key literary elements and characters
- Discuss themes, moral lessons and how events relate to real life in natural resources – forests
- Dramatise or role-play selected parts of the literary text
- Respond creatively through discussion, drawing or short written response

What lessons about natural resources – forests can we draw from the characters in class readers?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 88
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Writing
Listening and Speaking

Composition writing - Drafting
Listening comprehension - Introduction

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

- Write a first draft of composition writing applying the correct structure and features
- Use appropriate vocabulary, tone and language in the draft
- Show creativity and personal expression in the written draft

The learner is guided to:
- Write a first draft of composition writing using the plan created earlier
- Follow the required structure and features for composition writing
- Share the draft with a peer and receive initial feedback
- Revise the draft based on peer feedback and improve the content

How does drafting and peer review help us improve our composition writing about natural resources – forests?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 91
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet
- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 94

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

TRAVEL

Reading

Intensive reading - Comprehension

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

- Read and comprehend a text on intensive reading in the context of travel
- Identify main ideas, supporting details and key vocabulary from the text
- Appreciate reading as a tool for lifelong learning about travel

The learner is guided to:
- Skim and scan a text on intensive reading and predict its content from the title
- Read the text carefully and answer comprehension questions
- Identify the main idea, key details and unfamiliar vocabulary
- Discuss what was learnt from the text and relate it to real-life experiences

What can we learn from reading texts on intensive reading about travel?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 96
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Grammar in Use

Simple prepositions - Identification

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

- Identify simple prepositions in oral and written texts on travel
- Explain the function and rules of simple prepositions in sentences
- Recognise the importance of using simple prepositions correctly in communication

The learner is guided to:
- Read sentences and identify examples of simple prepositions in context
- Discuss how simple prepositions functions in sentences related to travel
- Complete exercises identifying simple prepositions in provided texts
- Compare correct and incorrect usage and discuss the difference

How does the correct use of simple prepositions make our sentences about travel clearer?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 99
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Writing
Listening and Speaking

Composition writing - Introduction
Listening comprehension - Practice

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

- Identify the features and format of composition writing
- Plan a piece of composition writing using an outline or brainstorming activity
- Appreciate the importance of planning before writing composition writing

The learner is guided to:
- Study model examples of composition writing and identify key features and structure
- Brainstorm ideas for a writing task on travel and create a plan
- Discuss the structure and features of composition writing with peers
- Share plans with the class and note suggestions for improvement

How does planning help us write better composition writing about travel?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 104
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet
- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 94

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Reading

Intensive reading - Extended response

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

- Make inferences and draw conclusions from a text on intensive reading
- Summarise and evaluate key information from the text in own words
- Value critical reading as a means of forming informed views about travel

The learner is guided to:
- Re-read the text and make inferences beyond the literal meaning
- Summarise the text in own words retaining the original meaning
- Evaluate the author's message and intent in the text
- Find more texts on intensive reading from books or the Internet and compare ideas

How does reading critically about intensive reading deepen our understanding of travel?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 96
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Grammar in Use

Simple prepositions - Application

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

- Use simple prepositions correctly in sentences and passages about travel
- Apply the rules of simple prepositions in written and oral contexts
- Value accuracy in the use of simple prepositions as a mark of effective communication

The learner is guided to:
- Construct sentences using simple prepositions correctly in the context of travel
- Complete gap-fill and substitution exercises on simple prepositions
- Peer-check written work for correct use of simple prepositions
- Play language games involving simple prepositions and discuss common errors

How does applying simple prepositions correctly improve our writing about travel?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 99
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Reading
Writing

Intensive reading (poems) - Literary appreciation
Composition writing - Drafting

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

- Read and respond to a literary text (intensive reading (poems)) related to travel
- Identify literary features such as characters, theme, mood and structure
- Appreciate literature as a reflection of real-life values and experiences

The learner is guided to:
- Read the intensive reading (poems) and identify key literary elements and characters
- Discuss themes, moral lessons and how events relate to real life in travel
- Dramatise or role-play selected parts of the literary text
- Respond creatively through discussion, drawing or short written response

What lessons about travel can we draw from the intensive reading (poems)?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 101
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet
- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 104

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

HEROES AND HEROINES – KENYA

Listening and Speaking

Consonant and vowel sounds - Introduction

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

- Identify key features of consonant and vowel sounds in texts related to heroes and heroines – kenya
- Listen attentively and respond appropriately to consonant and vowel sounds
- Appreciate the value of consonant and vowel sounds in effective communication

The learner is guided to:
- Listen to audio/recorded examples of consonant and vowel sounds provided by the teacher
- Discuss the key features of consonant and vowel sounds with a partner
- Respond to questions based on the listening text on heroes and heroines – kenya
- Share observations with the class and display key expressions on a chart

How does consonant and vowel sounds help us communicate more effectively about heroes and heroines – kenya?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 106
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Reading

Extensive reading - Comprehension

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

- Read and comprehend a text on extensive reading in the context of heroes and heroines – kenya
- Identify main ideas, supporting details and key vocabulary from the text
- Appreciate reading as a tool for lifelong learning about heroes and heroines – kenya

The learner is guided to:
- Skim and scan a text on extensive reading and predict its content from the title
- Read the text carefully and answer comprehension questions
- Identify the main idea, key details and unfamiliar vocabulary
- Discuss what was learnt from the text and relate it to real-life experiences

What can we learn from reading texts on extensive reading about heroes and heroines – kenya?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 109
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Grammar in Use
Writing

Conjunctions: and, but, or - Identification
Narrative compositions - Introduction

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

- Identify conjunctions: and, but, or in oral and written texts on heroes and heroines – kenya
- Explain the function and rules of conjunctions: and, but, or in sentences
- Recognise the importance of using conjunctions: and, but, or correctly in communication

The learner is guided to:
- Read sentences and identify examples of conjunctions: and, but, or in context
- Discuss how conjunctions: and, but, or functions in sentences related to heroes and heroines – kenya
- Complete exercises identifying conjunctions: and, but, or in provided texts
- Compare correct and incorrect usage and discuss the difference

How does the correct use of conjunctions: and, but, or make our sentences about heroes and heroines – kenya clearer?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 111
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet
- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 115

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Listening and Speaking

Consonant and vowel sounds - Practice

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

- Apply consonant and vowel sounds skills in guided oral activities on heroes and heroines – kenya
- Use appropriate language and expression when practising consonant and vowel sounds
- Show confidence when participating in oral tasks about heroes and heroines – kenya

The learner is guided to:
- In pairs, practise consonant and vowel sounds in role-play situations related to heroes and heroines – kenya
- Give and receive structured feedback on peers' oral performance
- Record an oral activity and review for correct use of consonant and vowel sounds
- Reflect on the importance of consonant and vowel sounds in daily communication

What skills make consonant and vowel sounds more effective when discussing heroes and heroines – kenya?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 106
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Reading
Grammar in Use

Extensive reading - Extended response
Conjunctions: and, but, or - Application

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

- Make inferences and draw conclusions from a text on extensive reading
- Summarise and evaluate key information from the text in own words
- Value critical reading as a means of forming informed views about heroes and heroines – kenya

The learner is guided to:
- Re-read the text and make inferences beyond the literal meaning
- Summarise the text in own words retaining the original meaning
- Evaluate the author's message and intent in the text
- Find more texts on extensive reading from books or the Internet and compare ideas

How does reading critically about extensive reading deepen our understanding of heroes and heroines – kenya?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 109
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet
- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 111

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Reading

Class reader - Literary appreciation

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

- Read and respond to a literary text (class reader) related to heroes and heroines – kenya
- Identify literary features such as characters, theme, mood and structure
- Appreciate literature as a reflection of real-life values and experiences

The learner is guided to:
- Read the class reader and identify key literary elements and characters
- Discuss themes, moral lessons and how events relate to real life in heroes and heroines – kenya
- Dramatise or role-play selected parts of the literary text
- Respond creatively through discussion, drawing or short written response

What lessons about heroes and heroines – kenya can we draw from the class reader?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 113
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Writing

Narrative compositions - Drafting

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

- Write a first draft of narrative compositions applying the correct structure and features
- Use appropriate vocabulary, tone and language in the draft
- Show creativity and personal expression in the written draft

The learner is guided to:
- Write a first draft of narrative compositions using the plan created earlier
- Follow the required structure and features for narrative compositions
- Share the draft with a peer and receive initial feedback
- Revise the draft based on peer feedback and improve the content

How does drafting and peer review help us improve our narrative compositions about heroes and heroines – kenya?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 115
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

MUSIC

Listening and Speaking
Reading

Delivering speeches - Introduction
Note making - Comprehension

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

- Identify key features of delivering speeches in texts related to music
- Listen attentively and respond appropriately to delivering speeches
- Appreciate the value of delivering speeches in effective communication

The learner is guided to:
- Listen to audio/recorded examples of delivering speeches provided by the teacher
- Discuss the key features of delivering speeches with a partner
- Respond to questions based on the listening text on music
- Share observations with the class and display key expressions on a chart

How does delivering speeches help us communicate more effectively about music?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 118
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet
- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 120

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Grammar in Use

Determiners - Identification

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

- Identify determiners in oral and written texts on music
- Explain the function and rules of determiners in sentences
- Recognise the importance of using determiners correctly in communication

The learner is guided to:
- Read sentences and identify examples of determiners in context
- Discuss how determiners functions in sentences related to music
- Complete exercises identifying determiners in provided texts
- Compare correct and incorrect usage and discuss the difference

How does the correct use of determiners make our sentences about music clearer?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 123
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Writing

Packing and shopping lists - Introduction

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

- Identify the features and format of packing and shopping lists
- Plan a piece of packing and shopping lists using an outline or brainstorming activity
- Appreciate the importance of planning before writing packing and shopping lists

The learner is guided to:
- Study model examples of packing and shopping lists and identify key features and structure
- Brainstorm ideas for a writing task on music and create a plan
- Discuss the structure and features of packing and shopping lists with peers
- Share plans with the class and note suggestions for improvement

How does planning help us write better packing and shopping lists about music?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 128
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Listening and Speaking
Reading

Delivering speeches - Practice
Note making - Extended response

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

- Apply delivering speeches skills in guided oral activities on music
- Use appropriate language and expression when practising delivering speeches
- Show confidence when participating in oral tasks about music

The learner is guided to:
- In pairs, practise delivering speeches in role-play situations related to music
- Give and receive structured feedback on peers' oral performance
- Record an oral activity and review for correct use of delivering speeches
- Reflect on the importance of delivering speeches in daily communication

What skills make delivering speeches more effective when discussing music?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 118
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet
- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 120

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Reading

Characters and their traits - Literary appreciation

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

- Read and respond to a literary text (characters and their traits) related to music
- Identify literary features such as characters, theme, mood and structure
- Appreciate literature as a reflection of real-life values and experiences

The learner is guided to:
- Read the characters and their traits and identify key literary elements and characters
- Discuss themes, moral lessons and how events relate to real life in music
- Dramatise or role-play selected parts of the literary text
- Respond creatively through discussion, drawing or short written response

What lessons about music can we draw from the characters and their traits?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 125
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Writing

Packing and shopping lists - Drafting

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

- Write a first draft of packing and shopping lists applying the correct structure and features
- Use appropriate vocabulary, tone and language in the draft
- Show creativity and personal expression in the written draft

The learner is guided to:
- Write a first draft of packing and shopping lists using the plan created earlier
- Follow the required structure and features for packing and shopping lists
- Share the draft with a peer and receive initial feedback
- Revise the draft based on peer feedback and improve the content

How does drafting and peer review help us improve our packing and shopping lists about music?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 128
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

PROFESSIONS

Listening and Speaking
Reading

Interviews - Introduction
Non-fiction materials - Comprehension

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

- Identify key features of interviews in texts related to professions
- Listen attentively and respond appropriately to interviews
- Appreciate the value of interviews in effective communication

The learner is guided to:
- Listen to audio/recorded examples of interviews provided by the teacher
- Discuss the key features of interviews with a partner
- Respond to questions based on the listening text on professions
- Share observations with the class and display key expressions on a chart

How does interviews help us communicate more effectively about professions?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 131
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet
- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 133

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Grammar in Use

Adjectives formed from nouns and verbs - Identification

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

- Identify adjectives formed from nouns and verbs in oral and written texts on professions
- Explain the function and rules of adjectives formed from nouns and verbs in sentences
- Recognise the importance of using adjectives formed from nouns and verbs correctly in communication

The learner is guided to:
- Read sentences and identify examples of adjectives formed from nouns and verbs in context
- Discuss how adjectives formed from nouns and verbs functions in sentences related to professions
- Complete exercises identifying adjectives formed from nouns and verbs in provided texts
- Compare correct and incorrect usage and discuss the difference

How does the correct use of adjectives formed from nouns and verbs make our sentences about professions clearer?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 136
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Writing
Listening and Speaking

Spelling: antonyms, synonyms and numbers in words - Introduction
Interviews - Practice

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

- Identify the features and format of spelling: antonyms, synonyms and numbers in words
- Plan a piece of spelling: antonyms, synonyms and numbers in words using an outline or brainstorming activity
- Appreciate the importance of planning before writing spelling: antonyms, synonyms and numbers in words

The learner is guided to:
- Study model examples of spelling: antonyms, synonyms and numbers in words and identify key features and structure
- Brainstorm ideas for a writing task on professions and create a plan
- Discuss the structure and features of spelling: antonyms, synonyms and numbers in words with peers
- Share plans with the class and note suggestions for improvement

How does planning help us write better spelling: antonyms, synonyms and numbers in words about professions?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 141
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet
- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 131

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Reading

Non-fiction materials - Extended response

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

- Make inferences and draw conclusions from a text on non-fiction materials
- Summarise and evaluate key information from the text in own words
- Value critical reading as a means of forming informed views about professions

The learner is guided to:
- Re-read the text and make inferences beyond the literal meaning
- Summarise the text in own words retaining the original meaning
- Evaluate the author's message and intent in the text
- Find more texts on non-fiction materials from books or the Internet and compare ideas

How does reading critically about non-fiction materials deepen our understanding of professions?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 133
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Reading

Dilemma narratives - Literary appreciation

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

- Read and respond to a literary text (dilemma narratives) related to professions
- Identify literary features such as characters, theme, mood and structure
- Appreciate literature as a reflection of real-life values and experiences

The learner is guided to:
- Read the dilemma narratives and identify key literary elements and characters
- Discuss themes, moral lessons and how events relate to real life in professions
- Dramatise or role-play selected parts of the literary text
- Respond creatively through discussion, drawing or short written response

What lessons about professions can we draw from the dilemma narratives?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 138
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Writing
Listening and Speaking

Spelling: antonyms, synonyms and numbers in words - Drafting
Listening to respond - Introduction

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

- Write a first draft of spelling: antonyms, synonyms and numbers in words applying the correct structure and features
- Use appropriate vocabulary, tone and language in the draft
- Show creativity and personal expression in the written draft

The learner is guided to:
- Write a first draft of spelling: antonyms, synonyms and numbers in words using the plan created earlier
- Follow the required structure and features for spelling: antonyms, synonyms and numbers in words
- Share the draft with a peer and receive initial feedback
- Revise the draft based on peer feedback and improve the content

How does drafting and peer review help us improve our spelling: antonyms, synonyms and numbers in words about professions?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 141
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet
- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 143

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

TRADITIONAL FASHION

Reading

Comprehension - Comprehension

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

- Read and comprehend a text on comprehension in the context of traditional fashion
- Identify main ideas, supporting details and key vocabulary from the text
- Appreciate reading as a tool for lifelong learning about traditional fashion

The learner is guided to:
- Skim and scan a text on comprehension and predict its content from the title
- Read the text carefully and answer comprehension questions
- Identify the main idea, key details and unfamiliar vocabulary
- Discuss what was learnt from the text and relate it to real-life experiences

What can we learn from reading texts on comprehension about traditional fashion?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 144
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Grammar in Use

Phrasal verbs - Identification

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

- Identify phrasal verbs in oral and written texts on traditional fashion
- Explain the function and rules of phrasal verbs in sentences
- Recognise the importance of using phrasal verbs correctly in communication

The learner is guided to:
- Read sentences and identify examples of phrasal verbs in context
- Discuss how phrasal verbs functions in sentences related to traditional fashion
- Complete exercises identifying phrasal verbs in provided texts
- Compare correct and incorrect usage and discuss the difference

How does the correct use of phrasal verbs make our sentences about traditional fashion clearer?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 146
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Writing
Listening and Speaking

Dialogues - Introduction
Listening to respond - Practice

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

- Identify the features and format of dialogues
- Plan a piece of dialogues using an outline or brainstorming activity
- Appreciate the importance of planning before writing dialogues

The learner is guided to:
- Study model examples of dialogues and identify key features and structure
- Brainstorm ideas for a writing task on traditional fashion and create a plan
- Discuss the structure and features of dialogues with peers
- Share plans with the class and note suggestions for improvement

How does planning help us write better dialogues about traditional fashion?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 150
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet
- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 143

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Reading

Comprehension - Extended response

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

- Make inferences and draw conclusions from a text on comprehension
- Summarise and evaluate key information from the text in own words
- Value critical reading as a means of forming informed views about traditional fashion

The learner is guided to:
- Re-read the text and make inferences beyond the literal meaning
- Summarise the text in own words retaining the original meaning
- Evaluate the author's message and intent in the text
- Find more texts on comprehension from books or the Internet and compare ideas

How does reading critically about comprehension deepen our understanding of traditional fashion?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 144
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Reading

Class reader - Literary appreciation

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

- Read and respond to a literary text (class reader) related to traditional fashion
- Identify literary features such as characters, theme, mood and structure
- Appreciate literature as a reflection of real-life values and experiences

The learner is guided to:
- Read the class reader and identify key literary elements and characters
- Discuss themes, moral lessons and how events relate to real life in traditional fashion
- Dramatise or role-play selected parts of the literary text
- Respond creatively through discussion, drawing or short written response

What lessons about traditional fashion can we draw from the class reader?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 148
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Writing
Listening and Speaking

Dialogues - Drafting
Pronunciation - Introduction

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

- Write a first draft of dialogues applying the correct structure and features
- Use appropriate vocabulary, tone and language in the draft
- Show creativity and personal expression in the written draft

The learner is guided to:
- Write a first draft of dialogues using the plan created earlier
- Follow the required structure and features for dialogues
- Share the draft with a peer and receive initial feedback
- Revise the draft based on peer feedback and improve the content

How does drafting and peer review help us improve our dialogues about traditional fashion?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 150
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet
- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 165

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

SPORTS – OUTDOOR GAMES

Reading

Summarising - Comprehension

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

- Read and comprehend a text on summarising in the context of sports – outdoor games
- Identify main ideas, supporting details and key vocabulary from the text
- Appreciate reading as a tool for lifelong learning about sports – outdoor games

The learner is guided to:
- Skim and scan a text on summarising and predict its content from the title
- Read the text carefully and answer comprehension questions
- Identify the main idea, key details and unfamiliar vocabulary
- Discuss what was learnt from the text and relate it to real-life experiences

What can we learn from reading texts on summarising about sports – outdoor games?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 167
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Grammar in Use
Writing

Subject-verb agreement - Identification
Descriptive writing - Introduction

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

- Identify subject-verb agreement in oral and written texts on sports – outdoor games
- Explain the function and rules of subject-verb agreement in sentences
- Recognise the importance of using subject-verb agreement correctly in communication

The learner is guided to:
- Read sentences and identify examples of subject-verb agreement in context
- Discuss how subject-verb agreement functions in sentences related to sports – outdoor games
- Complete exercises identifying subject-verb agreement in provided texts
- Compare correct and incorrect usage and discuss the difference

How does the correct use of subject-verb agreement make our sentences about sports – outdoor games clearer?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 170
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet
- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 175

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Listening and Speaking

Pronunciation - Practice

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

- Apply pronunciation skills in guided oral activities on sports – outdoor games
- Use appropriate language and expression when practising pronunciation
- Show confidence when participating in oral tasks about sports – outdoor games

The learner is guided to:
- In pairs, practise pronunciation in role-play situations related to sports – outdoor games
- Give and receive structured feedback on peers' oral performance
- Record an oral activity and review for correct use of pronunciation
- Reflect on the importance of pronunciation in daily communication

What skills make pronunciation more effective when discussing sports – outdoor games?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 165
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Reading

Summarising - Extended response

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

- Make inferences and draw conclusions from a text on summarising
- Summarise and evaluate key information from the text in own words
- Value critical reading as a means of forming informed views about sports – outdoor games

The learner is guided to:
- Re-read the text and make inferences beyond the literal meaning
- Summarise the text in own words retaining the original meaning
- Evaluate the author's message and intent in the text
- Find more texts on summarising from books or the Internet and compare ideas

How does reading critically about summarising deepen our understanding of sports – outdoor games?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 167
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Reading
Writing

Class reader - Literary appreciation
Descriptive writing - Drafting

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

- Read and respond to a literary text (class reader) related to sports – outdoor games
- Identify literary features such as characters, theme, mood and structure
- Appreciate literature as a reflection of real-life values and experiences

The learner is guided to:
- Read the class reader and identify key literary elements and characters
- Discuss themes, moral lessons and how events relate to real life in sports – outdoor games
- Dramatise or role-play selected parts of the literary text
- Respond creatively through discussion, drawing or short written response

What lessons about sports – outdoor games can we draw from the class reader?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 172
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet
- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 175

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

TOURIST ATTRACTION SITES – KENYA

Listening and Speaking

Oral reports - Introduction

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

- Identify key features of oral reports in texts related to tourist attraction sites – kenya
- Listen attentively and respond appropriately to oral reports
- Appreciate the value of oral reports in effective communication

The learner is guided to:
- Listen to audio/recorded examples of oral reports provided by the teacher
- Discuss the key features of oral reports with a partner
- Respond to questions based on the listening text on tourist attraction sites – kenya
- Share observations with the class and display key expressions on a chart

How does oral reports help us communicate more effectively about tourist attraction sites – kenya?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 179
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Reading

Reading fluency - Comprehension

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

- Read and comprehend a text on reading fluency in the context of tourist attraction sites – kenya
- Identify main ideas, supporting details and key vocabulary from the text
- Appreciate reading as a tool for lifelong learning about tourist attraction sites – kenya

The learner is guided to:
- Skim and scan a text on reading fluency and predict its content from the title
- Read the text carefully and answer comprehension questions
- Identify the main idea, key details and unfamiliar vocabulary
- Discuss what was learnt from the text and relate it to real-life experiences

What can we learn from reading texts on reading fluency about tourist attraction sites – kenya?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 181
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Grammar in Use
Writing

Affirmative and negative sentences - Identification
Notices and posters - Introduction

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

- Identify affirmative and negative sentences in oral and written texts on tourist attraction sites – kenya
- Explain the function and rules of affirmative and negative sentences in sentences
- Recognise the importance of using affirmative and negative sentences correctly in communication

The learner is guided to:
- Read sentences and identify examples of affirmative and negative sentences in context
- Discuss how affirmative and negative sentences functions in sentences related to tourist attraction sites – kenya
- Complete exercises identifying affirmative and negative sentences in provided texts
- Compare correct and incorrect usage and discuss the difference

How does the correct use of affirmative and negative sentences make our sentences about tourist attraction sites – kenya clearer?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 184
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet
- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 190

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Listening and Speaking

Oral reports - Practice

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

- Apply oral reports skills in guided oral activities on tourist attraction sites – kenya
- Use appropriate language and expression when practising oral reports
- Show confidence when participating in oral tasks about tourist attraction sites – kenya

The learner is guided to:
- In pairs, practise oral reports in role-play situations related to tourist attraction sites – kenya
- Give and receive structured feedback on peers' oral performance
- Record an oral activity and review for correct use of oral reports
- Reflect on the importance of oral reports in daily communication

What skills make oral reports more effective when discussing tourist attraction sites – kenya?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 179
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Reading

Reading fluency - Extended response

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

- Make inferences and draw conclusions from a text on reading fluency
- Summarise and evaluate key information from the text in own words
- Value critical reading as a means of forming informed views about tourist attraction sites – kenya

The learner is guided to:
- Re-read the text and make inferences beyond the literal meaning
- Summarise the text in own words retaining the original meaning
- Evaluate the author's message and intent in the text
- Find more texts on reading fluency from books or the Internet and compare ideas

How does reading critically about reading fluency deepen our understanding of tourist attraction sites – kenya?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 181
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Grammar in Use
Reading

Affirmative and negative sentences - Application
Poem - Literary appreciation

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

- Use affirmative and negative sentences correctly in sentences and passages about tourist attraction sites – kenya
- Apply the rules of affirmative and negative sentences in written and oral contexts
- Value accuracy in the use of affirmative and negative sentences as a mark of effective communication

The learner is guided to:
- Construct sentences using affirmative and negative sentences correctly in the context of tourist attraction sites – kenya
- Complete gap-fill and substitution exercises on affirmative and negative sentences
- Peer-check written work for correct use of affirmative and negative sentences
- Play language games involving affirmative and negative sentences and discuss common errors

How does applying affirmative and negative sentences correctly improve our writing about tourist attraction sites – kenya?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 184
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet
- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 186

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Writing

Notices and posters - Drafting

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

- Write a first draft of notices and posters applying the correct structure and features
- Use appropriate vocabulary, tone and language in the draft
- Show creativity and personal expression in the written draft

The learner is guided to:
- Write a first draft of notices and posters using the plan created earlier
- Follow the required structure and features for notices and posters
- Share the draft with a peer and receive initial feedback
- Revise the draft based on peer feedback and improve the content

How does drafting and peer review help us improve our notices and posters about tourist attraction sites – kenya?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 190
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

- Observation - Oral questions - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists