TECHNOLOGY

Listening and Speaking

Pronunciation and Vocabulary

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

- Recognize words with target letter-sound combinations
- Pronounce words with target letter-sounds correctly
- Use vocabulary related to technology appropriately
- Respond to three-directional instructions
- Value listening attentively

The learner is guided to:
- Identify and pronounce words with target letter-sounds
- Use words with target sounds to create sentences
- Recite alliterative words with target sounds
- Listen to audio/video about technology
- Respond to three-directional instructions
- Play language games matching vocabulary to pictures

What words do we use to talk about technology?

Mentor English Language Activities Learner's Book pg. 75
Flash cards
Audio recordings
Pictures
Digital devices

Observation Oral questions Word games

Listening and Speaking

Pronunciation and Vocabulary

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

- Identify words with target letter-sounds in conversations
- Pronounce words correctly
- Use vocabulary related to technology in appropriate contexts
- Value listening attentively for effective communication

The learner is guided to:
- Listen to stories/conversations about technology
- Identify and use technology vocabulary
- Dramatize scenarios using vocabulary words
- Match vocabulary to pictures
- Record themselves saying target words

Why is it important to pronounce words correctly?

Mentor English Language Activities Learner's Book pg. 76
Word cards
Pictures
Digital recording devices

Oral presentations Dramatizations Recordings

Reading

Fluency

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

- Identify words with target letter-sounds in texts
- Read texts accurately and expressively
- Value the importance of reading fluently

The learner is guided to:
- Pick out words with target letter-sounds from texts
- Blend target sounds to read words correctly
- Read texts displaying appropriate expressions
- Engage in timed reading activities
- Practice reading sentences with decodable words

How should we read?

Mentor English Language Activities Learner's Book pg. 77
Story books
Flash cards
Digital devices

Timed reading Oral reading Observation

Reading

Fluency

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

- Read words with target letter-sounds correctly
- Read texts with appropriate expression and speed
- Value the importance of fluent reading

The learner is guided to:
- Read words with target letter-sounds
- Read texts with appropriate facial expressions
- Take appropriate pauses at punctuation marks
- Play word ladder games involving pronunciation
- Participate in readers' theater activities

What benefits do we get in reading?

Mentor English Language Activities Learner's Book pg. 78
Reading materials
Digital recordings
Word ladder games

Peer assessment Readers' theater Observation

Reading

Comprehension

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

- Make predictions about stories
- Respond to direct and indirect questions
- Value reading for information

The learner is guided to:
- Predict story events based on title and pictures
- Infer meanings of new words in texts
- Answer direct questions by locating sentences
- Respond to indirect questions using prior knowledge
- Summarize and record stories
- Talk about personal experiences related to stories

What do the pictures tell us about the story?

Mentor English Language Activities Learner's Book pg. 79
Story books
Digital texts
Picture cards

Written responses Oral questions Story summaries

Reading

Comprehension

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

- Predict story outcomes based on clues
- Identify events in a text for comprehension
- Answer comprehension questions correctly
- Value reading for information

The learner is guided to:
- Predict events based on title and pictures
- Talk about events, settings and characters
- Find meanings of new words using context clues
- Answer direct and indirect questions
- Retell stories with peers

How can we understand what we read better?

Mentor English Language Activities Learner's Book pg. 81
Story charts
Character maps
Reading materials

Comprehension questions Story retelling Connection activities

Language Use

Future time (will/shall)

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

- Identify words that express future time/actions
- Use 'will'/'shall' to talk about future events
- Value the importance of correct grammar

The learner is guided to:
- Recognize sentences with words expressing future time
- Talk about future plans using 'will'/'shall'
- Ask and answer questions using words expressing future time
- Sing songs/rhymes using 'will' and 'shall'
- Listen to stories and respond using future time expressions

What will you and your classmates do at break time?

Mentor English Language Activities Learner's Book pg. 81
Flash cards
Grammar charts
Picture prompts

Written exercises Oral presentations Question-answer activities

Language Use

Future time (will/shall)

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

- Identify words that express future time/actions
- Use 'will'/'shall' to talk about future events
- Value the importance of correct grammar

The learner is guided to:
- Recognize sentences with words expressing future time
- Talk about future plans using 'will'/'shall'
- Ask and answer questions using words expressing future time
- Sing songs/rhymes using 'will' and 'shall'
- Listen to stories and respond using future time expressions

What will you and your classmates do at break time?

Mentor English Language Activities Learner's Book pg. 81
Flash cards
Grammar charts
Picture prompts

Written exercises Oral presentations Question-answer activities

Language Use

Future time (will/shall)

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

- Use 'will'/'shall' correctly in sentences
- Express future intentions appropriately
- Value the importance of correct grammar

The learner is guided to:
- Identify sentences with 'will'/'shall' in texts
- Construct sentences about technology using future time
- Transform present tense sentences to future tense
- Sing songs using future time expressions
- Complete sentences using 'will'/'shall'

How do we talk about things that will happen in the future?

Mentor English Language Activities Learner's Book pg. 82
Grammar charts
Flash cards
Song lyrics

Sentence construction Peer editing Written tests

Writing

Spelling

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

- Spell words with target letter-sound combinations correctly
- Write words related to technology appropriately
- Value the importance of correct spelling

The learner is guided to:
- Spell words with target letter-sound combinations
- Fill in crossword puzzles using target words
- Write words from dictation
- Make words from jumbled letters
- Copy words legibly from charts/flash cards

Why is the correct spelling of words important?

Mentor English Language Activities Learner's Book pg. 83
Crossword puzzles
Flash cards
Spelling charts

Spelling tests Dictation Crossword puzzles

Writing

Spelling

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

- Spell words correctly
- Write words with proper spacing and formation
- Value the importance of correct spelling

The learner is guided to:
- Practice spelling words with target sounds
- Generate words from their names
- Participate in spelling bee activities
- Write sentences using correctly spelled words
- Exchange work for peer feedback

How can we improve our spelling?

Mentor English Language Activities Learner's Book pg. 85
Spelling lists
Word cards
Dictionaries

Spelling bee Dictation Written work

SAFETY

Listening and Speaking

Pronunciation and Vocabulary

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

- Recognize words with target letter-sound combinations
- Use new words related to safety in relevant contexts
- Respond to three-directional instructions
- Value listening attentively for effective communication

The learner is guided to:
- Listen to texts featuring target letter-sound combinations
- Pick out and pronounce words with target sounds
- Use words related to safety in conversations
- Listen to vocabulary in stories and practice using it
- Engage in role plays about safety
- Respond to three-directional instructions

What words do we use to talk about safety?

Mentor English Language Activities Learner's Book pg. 87
Flash cards
Audio recordings
Pictures
Safety posters

Observation Oral questions Role play activities

Listening and Speaking

Pronunciation and Vocabulary

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

- Identify words with target letter-sounds in conversations
- Pronounce words correctly
- Use vocabulary related to safety in appropriate contexts
- Value listening attentively for effective communication

The learner is guided to:
- Listen to stories/conversations about safety
- Identify and use safety vocabulary
- Dramatize scenarios using vocabulary words
- Match vocabulary to pictures
- Play language games related to safety

Why is it important to pronounce words correctly?

Mentor English Language Activities Learner's Book pg. 89
Word cards
Pictures
Safety materials

Oral presentations Dramatizations Word games

Reading

Fluency

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

- Recognize words with target letter-sound combinations
- Read a grade-appropriate text accurately and expressively
- Value the importance of reading fluently

The learner is guided to:
- Listen to words with target letter-sounds
- Identify and pronounce words with target sounds
- Read texts with appropriate facial expressions
- Engage in timed reading activities
- Practice reading sentences with decodable words

Why is it important to read words properly?

Mentor English Language Activities Learner's Book pg. 91
Story books
Flash cards
Digital devices

Timed reading Oral reading Observation

Reading

Fluency

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

- Read words with target letter-sounds correctly
- Read texts with appropriate expression and speed
- Value the importance of fluent reading

The learner is guided to:
- Read words with target letter-sounds
- Read texts with appropriate expressions
- Take appropriate pauses at punctuation marks
- Practice reading decodable and non-decodable words
- Participate in readers' theater activities

What helps someone to read fluently?

Mentor English Language Activities Learner's Book pg. 93
Reading materials
Digital recordings
Readers' theater scripts

Peer assessment Readers' theater Observation

Reading

Comprehension

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

- Identify the main idea in texts
- Make predictions about stories
- Respond to direct and indirect questions
- Value reading for information

The learner is guided to:
- Look at pictures and title to predict story events
- Read/listen to stories about safety
- Respond to direct/indirect questions
- Get clues from stories to answer questions
- Identify main ideas in texts
- Talk about personal experiences related to stories

What do you think will happen in this story?

Mentor English Language Activities Learner's Book pg. 93
Story books
Digital texts
Picture cards

Written responses Oral questions Story predictions

Reading

Comprehension

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

- Make predictions about stories
- Visualize characters and events in texts
- Answer comprehension questions correctly
- Value reading for information

The learner is guided to:
- Predict events based on title and pictures
- Read and discuss texts about safety
- Use context clues for new vocabulary
- Answer direct and indirect questions
- Make connections to personal experiences

What do the pictures tell us about the story?

Mentor English Language Activities Learner's Book pg. 94
Story charts
Character maps
Reading materials

Comprehension questions Story retelling Connection activities

Language Use

Conjunctions (but, because)

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

- Identify the target conjunctions in texts
- Join phrases using target conjunctions
- Value the importance of communicating ideas clearly

The learner is guided to:
- Watch video clips/role plays to identify sentences with target conjunctions
- Use 'but' and 'because' in sentences
- Play language games featuring conjunctions
- Fill in sentences using appropriate conjunctions
- Join phrases using substitution tables

When do we use the words but/because in sentences?

Mentor English Language Activities Learner's Book pg. 95
Flash cards
Grammar charts
Video clips

Written exercises Oral presentations Language games

Language Use

Conjunctions (but, because)

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

- Use 'but' and 'because' correctly in sentences
- Join ideas using appropriate conjunctions
- Value the importance of clear communication

The learner is guided to:
- Identify conjunctions in texts
- Construct sentences about safety using conjunctions
- Join sentences using 'but' and 'because'
- Complete sentences with appropriate conjunctions
- Edit sentences with peers

How do conjunctions help us express our ideas?

Mentor English Language Activities Learner's Book pg. 96
Grammar charts
Flash cards
Sentence strips

Sentence construction Peer editing Written tests

Writing

Spelling

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

- Recognize correct spelling of words with target letter-sounds
- Write compound sentences using target conjunctions
- Value writing clearly and legibly

The learner is guided to:
- Identify words with target letter-sounds from texts
- Spell words with target letter-sounds from dictation
- Organize jumbled letters to make words
- Spell words related to safety
- Copy words legibly and correctly

Why should we spell words correctly?

Mentor English Language Activities Learner's Book pg. 97
Spelling lists
Word cards
Letter cards

Spelling tests Dictation Word formation activities

Writing

Spelling

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

- Spell words correctly
- Write sentences with proper spacing and formation
- Value the importance of correct spelling

The learner is guided to:
- Practice spelling words with target sounds
- Spell 4-6 letter words related to safety
- Form words using target letter-sound combinations
- Write sentences using correctly spelled words
- Exchange work for peer feedback

How can we improve our spelling?

Mentor English Language Activities Learner's Book pg. 98
Spelling lists
Word cards
Dictionaries

Spelling bee Dictation Written work

DOMESTIC ANIMALS

Listening and Speaking

Pronunciation and Vocabulary

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

- Recognize words with the target letter-sound combinations from an oral text.
- Pronounce words with the target letter-sound combinations in preparation for reading.
- Realize the importance of listening attentively and correct pronunciation in communication.

The learner is guided to:
- Identify and pronounce words with letter-sound combinations (-ft, -ct, -lt, -rd).
- Use words with target letter-sound combinations to talk about domestic animals.
- Match vocabulary learnt to pictures and objects.
- Respond to specific three-directional instructions.

What words do you use to talk about domestic animals?

Mentor English Activities Learner's Book pg. 100
Digital devices
Audio recordings
Flash cards

Observation Oral questions Pronunciation drills

Listening and Speaking
Reading

Pronunciation and Vocabulary
Fluency

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

- Use new words related to the theme in relevant contexts.
- Respond to simple specific three-directional instructions.
- Value the importance of using proper vocabulary in communication.

The learner is guided to:
- Listen to different animal sounds from audio recordings.
- Construct sentences using new vocabulary about domestic animals.
- Take part in singing songs about domestic animals.
- Discuss how to care for domestic animals.

Why is correct pronunciation important in speech?

Mentor English Activities Learner's Book pg. 102
Pictures of domestic animals
Audio recordings of animal sounds
Mentor English Activities Learner's Book pg. 104
Story: "The Three Friends"
Word charts
Timer

Role play assessment Oral presentation Self and peer assessment

Reading

Fluency
Comprehension

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

- Read a grade-appropriate text accurately, at the right speed and with expression.
- Show appropriate pauses at punctuation marks.
- Appreciate the importance of reading fluently in various contexts.

The learner is guided to:
- Take turns to read sentences with target letter-sound combinations.
- Read the story "The Three Friends" with appropriate expressions.
- Time themselves as they read, aiming for 90 words per minute.
- Recite a choral verse related to the theme.

What makes it easy to read well?

Mentor English Activities Learner's Book pg. 105
Poem: "The Animals"
Timer
Mentor English Activities Learner's Book pg. 106
Story: "A Visit to Grandmother"

Fluency rubrics Reading logs Peer assessment

Reading
Language Use

Comprehension
Quantifiers (some, many, no, all, any)

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

- Respond to direct and indirect questions about a text.
- Make connections between events in the text and real-life experiences.
- Value reading for information and pleasure.

The learner is guided to:
- Read the story "A Visit to Grandmother" again.
- Talk about the people mentioned in the story.
- Identify what they like about the story.
- Share their own experiences with domestic animals.

How does the story relate to your own experiences?

Mentor English Activities Learner's Book pg. 107
Story: "A Visit to Grandmother"
Mentor English Activities Learner's Book pg. 108
Chart showing quantifiers and their uses

Discussion rubrics Comprehension questions Personal narrative assessment

Language Use
Writing

Quantifiers (some, many, no, all, any)
Spelling

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

- Construct sentences using quantifiers in relation to domestic animals.
- Use quantifiers to ask and answer questions.
- Show respect for correct usage of quantifiers in communication.

The learner is guided to:
- Use words some, many, no, all and any to ask and answer questions.
- Look at pictures and write sentences using quantifiers.
- Make sentences by joining words from columns A and B.
- Type sentences with quantifiers on a digital device.

Which words do you use to talk about things that can be counted?

Mentor English Activities Learner's Book pg. 109
Pictures of domestic animals
Digital devices
Flash cards
Mentor English Activities Learner's Book pg. 110
Word cards
Dictionary

Oral presentation Written exercises Digital typing assessment

Writing

Spelling

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

- Fill in gaps correctly with target letter-sound combinations.
- Use correct quantifiers in sentence completion.
- Adopt writing words clearly and correctly.

The learner is guided to:
- Fill in gaps correctly with ft, ct, lt and rd.
- Fill in gaps with the correct quantifiers.
- Write sentences about domestic animals using correct spelling.
- Share work with classmates for feedback.

How can we improve our spelling skills?

Mentor English Activities Learner's Book pg. 112
Gap-filling worksheets
Dictionary

Gap-filling exercises Peer assessment Spelling tests

WILD ANIMALS

Listening and Speaking
Listening and Speaking

Pronunciation and Vocabulary

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

- Recognize words with the target letter-sound combinations in a text.
- Pronounce words with the target letter-sound combinations correctly.
- Value correct pronunciation of words in communication.

The learner is guided to:
- Read words with target letter-sound combinations (-lk, -lf, -lm, -mp).
- Recite rhyming words with target letter-sound combinations.
- Listen to vocabulary in sentences and short texts.
- Play language games using new words.

What can we tell from people's faces and hand movements as they talk?

Mentor English Activities Learner's Book pg. 114
Pictures of wild animals
Word cards
Mentor English Activities Learner's Book pg. 115
Flash cards
Animal pictures
Game materials

Observation Oral questions Pronunciation drills

Reading

Fluency

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

- Identify words with the target letter-sound combinations in written text.
- Pronounce words accurately when reading a text.
- Show interest in reading fluently.

The learner is guided to:
- Pick out words with sounds lk, lf, lm and mp from text.
- Practise reading the words correctly.
- Read sentences containing the target sounds.
- Practice timed reading of 90 words per minute.

Why is it important to read fluently?

Mentor English Activities Learner's Book pg. 119
Story: "The Meeting"
Word cards
Timer
Mentor English Activities Learner's Book pg. 120
Poem about wild animals

Timed reading assessment Observation Pronunciation assessment

Reading

Comprehension

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

- Make predictions about a story based on the title and picture.
- Identify the sequence of events in a text.
- Develop interest in reading texts about wild animals.

The learner is guided to:
- Read the title and look at the picture to predict story content.
- Listen to/read the story "A Visit to the Game Park".
- Identify where and when the story takes place.
- Talk about people mentioned in the story.

What do the pictures tell us about the story?

Mentor English Activities Learner's Book pg. 121
Story: "A Visit to the Game Park"
Pictures related to wild animals

Written questions Oral responses Story sequencing assessment

Reading
Language Use

Comprehension
Opposites

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

- Respond to direct and indirect questions about a text.
- Retell a story in their own words.
- Value reading for information and pleasure.

The learner is guided to:
- Answer questions about the story.
- Retell the story in their own words.
- Use a chart to write about events in the story.
- Share their work with classmates.

How can we tell the meaning of new words in a story?

Mentor English Activities Learner's Book pg. 123
Story chart
Story: "A Visit to the Game Park"
Mentor English Activities Learner's Book pg. 124
Pictures showing opposites
Sentence strips

Retelling assessment Comprehension questions Chart completion evaluation

Language Use
Writing

Opposites
Punctuation (The comma)

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

- Identify opposites in a conversation.
- Use opposites to construct sentences related to wild animals.
- Value precise and accurate use of language.

The learner is guided to:
- Tell stories about wild animals using opposites.
- Read conversations containing opposites.
- Point out opposites used in the conversation.
- Play language games involving opposites.

How do opposites help us describe things better?

Mentor English Activities Learner's Book pg. 126
Conversation text
Game materials
Picture cards
Mentor English Activities Learner's Book pg. 127
Text with commas
Chalkboard examples

Oral presentation Written exercises Game participation evaluation

Writing

Punctuation (The comma)

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

- Use commas correctly in writing lists of items.
- Punctuate sentences correctly using commas.
- Show commitment to using correct punctuation.

The learner is guided to:
- Put commas in the correct places in sentences.
- Write sentences about wild animals using commas.
- Write sentences containing lists and use commas correctly.
- Write conversations about wild animals using commas.

Why is correct punctuation important in writing?

Mentor English Activities Learner's Book pg. 128
Sentence strips
Picture prompts
Writing materials

Punctuation exercises Written assessment Peer evaluation Role play scripts

FESTIVALS

Listening and Speaking
Listening and Speaking

Pronunciation and Vocabulary

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

- Recognize words with the target letter-sound combinations from an oral text.
- Pronounce words with the target letter-sound combinations correctly.
- Value correct pronunciation of words.

The learner is guided to:
- Look at pictures and read words with target letter-sound combinations (mb, nt, nd, nch).
- Practice reading words with the target sounds.
- Listen to audio recordings to identify words with target sounds.
- Practice saying the words correctly.

How can we use sounds to learn new words?

Mentor English Activities Learner's Book pg. 130
Pictures of festivals
Audio recordings
Word cards
Mentor English Activities Learner's Book pg. 132
Pictures related to festivals
Flash cards
Song lyrics

Pronunciation drills Observation Listening tests

Reading

Fluency

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

- Identify words with the target letter-sound combinations in a text.
- Read words with letters-sound combinations correctly.
- Appreciate reading fluently for effective communication.

The learner is guided to:
- Read the story "Meli and The Giant".
- Pick out words with sounds mb, nt, nd and nch.
- Practice reading the words correctly.
- Read sentences containing the target sounds.

Why is it important to read at the right speed?

Mentor English Activities Learner's Book pg. 134
Story: "Meli and The Giant"
Word cards
Mentor English Activities Learner's Book pg. 135
Poem about festivals
Timer
Story: "Meli and The Giant"

Timed reading assessment Pronunciation checks Word identification tasks

Reading

Comprehension

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

- Make predictions about a story based on the title and picture.
- Identify the main idea in a text.
- Develop interest in reading texts about festivals.

The learner is guided to:
- Read the title and look at the picture of the story "A Birthday Party like no Other".
- Predict what the story is about.
- Read the story and identify when the party was held.
- Talk about why there was clapping and cheering in the story.

What do the pictures tell us about the story?

Mentor English Activities Learner's Book pg. 136
Story: "A Birthday Party like no Other"
Pictures related to festivals
Mentor English Activities Learner's Book pg. 137
Drawing materials
Coloring materials

Written questions Prediction assessment Drawing and coloring tasks

Language Use

Prepositions (next to, around, near, by, along, after, under)

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

- Identify prepositions in a text.
- Understand how prepositions show relationship between objects.
- Value correct use of prepositions.

The learner is guided to:
- Look at pictures showing prepositions.
- Read sentences with prepositions.
- Identify prepositions in a text about a wedding ceremony.
- Talk about how prepositions are used.

Where do you keep different things at home?

Mentor English Activities Learner's Book pg. 138
Pictures showing prepositions
Text with prepositions

Written exercises Identification tasks Matching activities

Language Use
Writing

Prepositions (next to, around, near, by, along, after, under)
Punctuation

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

- Use prepositions correctly in sentences.
- Ask and answer questions using prepositions.
- Show commitment to using prepositions correctly.

The learner is guided to:
- Write sentences using prepositions from a text.
- Sing songs using prepositions.
- Play games using prepositions to give instructions.
- Write where they keep different things at home using prepositions.

How can we describe the position of things?

Mentor English Activities Learner's Book pg. 139
Song lyrics
Game materials
Writing materials
Mentor English Activities Learner's Book pg. 141
Charts with punctuation marks
Sentence strips

Sentence construction assessment Game participation evaluation Written exercises

Writing

Punctuation

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

- Use capital letters, full stops, question marks, and exclamation marks correctly.
- Punctuate sentences correctly.
- Show commitment to using correct punctuation.

The learner is guided to:
- Punctuate sentences correctly.
- Play "Guess my mark" game with punctuation.
- Look at pictures and write sentences using correct punctuation.
- Role-play various actions using punctuation marks.

How do we write sentences correctly?

Mentor English Activities Learner's Book pg. 142
Picture prompts
Sentence strips
Game materials

Punctuation exercises Game participation evaluation Written assessment Role play assessment

PLAY TIME AND GAMES

Listening and Speaking
Listening and Speaking

Pronunciation and Vocabulary

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

- Recognize words with the target letter-sound combinations in given words.
- Pronounce words with the target letter-sound combinations correctly.
- Value correct pronunciation of words.

The learner is guided to:
- Read words with target letter-sound combinations (nkl, pt, nth, nd).
- Practice reading the words correctly.
- Listen to sentences read by teacher and identify words with target sounds.
- Find the meaning of these words in a dictionary.

What words do we use to talk about play time and games?

Mentor English Activities Learner's Book pg. 145
Pictures related to games
Dictionary
Word cards
Mentor English Activities Learner's Book pg. 146
Poem: "Play Time"
Flash cards
Pictures of games

Pronunciation drills Observation Dictionary usage assessment

Reading

Fluency

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

- Identify words with the target letter-sound combinations in a text.
- Read words with letters-sound combinations correctly.
- Value reading fluently.

The learner is guided to:
- Read the story "Sports Day in Our School".
- Pick out words with sounds nkl, pt, nd and nth.
- Practice reading the words correctly.
- Read sentences containing the target sounds.

Why is it important to read fluently?

Mentor English Activities Learner's Book pg. 149
Story: "Sports Day in Our School"
Word cards
Mentor English Activities Learner's Book pg. 150
Dialogue text
Timer
Story: "Sports Day in Our School"

Timed reading assessment Pronunciation checks Word identification tasks

Reading

Comprehension

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

- Make predictions about a story based on the title and picture.
- Identify the setting and characters in a text.
- Develop interest in reading texts about games.

The learner is guided to:
- Look at the picture and read the title of "School Athletics Day".
- Predict what will happen in the story.
- Read the story and identify the setting.
- Talk about the characters in the story.

What do you think will happen in this story?

Mentor English Activities Learner's Book pg. 151
Story: "School Athletics Day"
Pictures related to athletics
Mentor English Activities Learner's Book pg. 152
Role play materials
Story: "School Athletics Day"

Written questions Prediction assessment Setting and character identification

Language Use

Comparatives and superlatives (-er and -est)

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

- Identify comparatives and superlatives in sentences.
- Understand how comparatives and superlatives change word meanings.
- Value correct use of comparatives and superlatives.

The learner is guided to:
- Look at pictures and read sentences with comparatives and superlatives.
- Discuss how -er and -est change the meaning of words.
- Read a story and identify comparatives and superlatives.
- Create a table of comparatives and superlatives.

How can we improve our use of comparatives in daily communication?

Mentor English Activities Learner's Book pg. 153
Pictures showing comparison
Chart with comparison examples
Mentor English Activities Learner's Book pg. 155
Game materials
Role play materials

Identification tasks Chart completion assessment Written exercises

Writing

Guided Writing

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

- Name objects in pictures related to play time and games.
- Write sentences about objects used in games.
- Develop interest in writing about games.

The learner is guided to:
- Look at pictures of objects used in games.
- Name the objects in the pictures.
- Write sentences using the names of the objects.
- Read their sentences to classmates.

Why is it important to correctly write names of objects?

Mentor English Activities Learner's Book pg. 156
Pictures of game objects
Writing materials

Written exercises Naming assessment Sentence construction evaluation

Writing

Guided Writing

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

- Fill in gaps using appropriate words with target sounds.
- Use comparatives and superlatives correctly in writing.
- Show commitment to writing clearly and correctly.

The learner is guided to:
- Fill in gaps using correct words.
- Match pictures with words correctly.
- Use words to write sentences.
- Draw objects used in games, write their names and color them.

How do we plan before writing a composition?

Mentor English Activities Learner's Book pg. 157
Drawing materials
Coloring materials
Gap-filling worksheets

Gap-filling exercises Drawing and labeling assessment Matching activities evaluation