LEADERSHIP

Listening and Speaking
Reading

Listening comprehension - Introduction
Reading for main ideas and details - Comprehension

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

- Identify key features of listening comprehension in texts related to leadership
- Listen attentively and respond appropriately to listening comprehension
- Appreciate the value of listening comprehension in effective communication

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

How does listening comprehension help us communicate more effectively about leadership?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 41
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet
- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 42

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

Grammar in Use

Verbs and tense - Identification

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

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

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

How does the correct use of verbs and tense make our sentences about leadership clearer?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 46
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- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

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

Writing
Reading

Using examples and incidents - Introduction
Reading for main ideas and details - Extended response

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

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

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

How does planning help us write better using examples and incidents about leadership?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 51
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet
- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 42

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

Reading
Writing

Class readers - Literary appreciation
Using examples and incidents - Drafting

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

- Read and respond to a literary text (class readers) related to leadership
- 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 readers and identify key literary elements and characters
- Discuss themes, moral lessons and how events relate to real life in leadership
- Dramatise or role-play selected parts of the literary text
- Respond creatively through discussion, drawing or short written response

What lessons about leadership can we draw from the class readers?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 48
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet
- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 51

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

THE FAMILY

Listening and Speaking

Sounds and word stress - Introduction

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

- Identify key features of sounds and word stress in texts related to the family
- Listen attentively and respond appropriately to sounds and word stress
- Appreciate the value of sounds and word stress in effective communication

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

How does sounds and word stress help us communicate more effectively about the family?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 53
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

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

Reading
Grammar in Use

Synonyms and antonyms - Comprehension
Comparative and superlative adjectives - Identification

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

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

The learner is guided to:
- Skim and scan a text on synonyms and antonyms 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 synonyms and antonyms about the family?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 56
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet
- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 58

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

Writing

Friendly letters - Introduction

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

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

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

How does planning help us write better friendly letters about the family?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 63
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

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

Listening and Speaking
Reading

Sounds and word stress - Practice
Synonyms and antonyms - Extended response

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

- Apply sounds and word stress skills in guided oral activities on the family
- Use appropriate language and expression when practising sounds and word stress
- Show confidence when participating in oral tasks about the family

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

What skills make sounds and word stress more effective when discussing the family?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 53
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet
- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 56

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

Reading
Writing

Oral narratives (legends) - Literary appreciation
Friendly letters - Drafting

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

- Read and respond to a literary text (oral narratives (legends)) related to the family
- 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 oral narratives (legends) and identify key literary elements and characters
- Discuss themes, moral lessons and how events relate to real life in the family
- Dramatise or role-play selected parts of the literary text
- Respond creatively through discussion, drawing or short written response

What lessons about the family can we draw from the oral narratives (legends)?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 60
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet
- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 63

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

NATURAL RESOURCES – FORESTS

Listening and Speaking

Listening for details - Introduction

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

- Identify key features of listening for details in texts related to natural resources – forests
- Listen attentively and respond appropriately to listening for details
- Appreciate the value of listening for details in effective communication

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

How does listening for details help us communicate more effectively about natural resources – forests?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 77
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- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

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

Reading
Grammar in Use

Visuals - Comprehension
Personal and possessive pronouns - Identification

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
- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 84

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

Writing

Composition writing - Introduction

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

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

Reading

Visuals - Extended response
Characters in class readers - Literary appreciation

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

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

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 visuals from books or the Internet and compare ideas

How does reading critically about visuals deepen our understanding of natural resources – forests?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 80
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet
- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 88

- 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
Writing

Simple prepositions - Identification
Composition writing - Introduction

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
- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 104

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

Listening and Speaking

Listening comprehension - Practice

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

- Apply listening comprehension skills in guided oral activities on travel
- Use appropriate language and expression when practising listening comprehension
- Show confidence when participating in oral tasks about travel

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

What skills make listening comprehension more effective when discussing travel?

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

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

Reading
Grammar in Use

Intensive reading - Extended response
Simple prepositions - Application

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
- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 99

- 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
Grammar in Use

Extensive reading - Comprehension
Conjunctions: and, but, or - Identification

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
- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 111

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

Writing

Narrative compositions - Introduction

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

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

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

How does planning help us write better 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

Listening and Speaking
Reading

Consonant and vowel sounds - Practice
Extensive reading - Extended response

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
- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 109

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

Grammar in Use
Reading

Conjunctions: and, but, or - Application
Class reader - Literary appreciation

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

- Use conjunctions: and, but, or correctly in sentences and passages about heroes and heroines – kenya
- Apply the rules of conjunctions: and, but, or in written and oral contexts
- Value accuracy in the use of conjunctions: and, but, or as a mark of effective communication

The learner is guided to:
- Construct sentences using conjunctions: and, but, or correctly in the context of heroes and heroines – kenya
- Complete gap-fill and substitution exercises on conjunctions: and, but, or
- Peer-check written work for correct use of conjunctions: and, but, or
- Play language games involving conjunctions: and, but, or and discuss common errors

How does applying conjunctions: and, but, or correctly improve our writing about heroes and heroines – kenya?

- 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. 113

- 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
Listening and Speaking

Packing and shopping lists - Introduction
Delivering speeches - Practice

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
- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 118

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

Reading

Note making - Extended response
Characters and their traits - Literary appreciation

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

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

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 note making from books or the Internet and compare ideas

How does reading critically about note making deepen our understanding of music?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 120
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet
- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 125

- 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
Dilemma narratives - Literary appreciation

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
- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 138

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

Writing

Spelling: antonyms, synonyms and numbers in words - Drafting

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

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

TRADITIONAL FASHION

Listening and Speaking
Reading

Listening to respond - Introduction
Comprehension - Comprehension

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

- Identify key features of listening to respond in texts related to traditional fashion
- Listen attentively and respond appropriately to listening to respond
- Appreciate the value of listening to respond in effective communication

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

How does listening to respond help us communicate more effectively about traditional fashion?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 143
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet
- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 144

- 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
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- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
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- 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
Class reader - Literary appreciation

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
- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 148

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

Writing

Dialogues - Drafting

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

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

LAND TRAVEL

Listening and Speaking
Reading

Listening comprehension - Introduction
Intensive reading - Comprehension

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

- Identify key features of listening comprehension in texts related to land travel
- Listen attentively and respond appropriately to listening comprehension
- Appreciate the value of listening comprehension in effective communication

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

How does listening comprehension help us communicate more effectively about land travel?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 153
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
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- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 154

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

Grammar in Use

Simple sentences - Identification

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

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

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

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

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 157
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- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

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

Writing
Listening and Speaking

Narrative compositions - Introduction
Listening comprehension - Practice

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

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

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

How does planning help us write better narrative compositions about land travel?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 163
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet
- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 153

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

Reading

Intensive reading - Extended response
Praise songs - Literary appreciation

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 land 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 land travel?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 154
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet
- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 160

- 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 land travel?

- Skills in English Grade 7 pg. 163
- Digital devices / audio recordings
- Teacher's Guide
- Lesson notes
- Library books / Internet

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