TRAVEL

Reading 2
Reading 2

Intensive Reading: Human Characters in Poetry
Intensive Reading: Character Traits in Poetry

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

- identify the human characters in a set of poems
- use adjectives to describe the traits of human characters in a set of poems
- appreciate the importance of human characters in poetry

The learner is guided to:
- read a poem and identify human characters
- search for adjectives to describe characters
- discuss what each character does or says
- role-play a poem to highlight character actions

Why are human characters important in poetry?

KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 150
Poetry texts
Digital devices
Sticky notes
Character charts
KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 152
Role play props

Character identification Role play assessment Adjective usage Oral presentations

Writing

Composition Writing: Self-Assessment of Introduction

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

- identify steps involved in the assessment of narrative compositions
- assess the introduction of narrative compositions
- appreciate the importance of assessment in improving narrative composition writing

The learner is guided to:
- read and identify features of a well-written introduction
- search for information on self-assessment
- use a checklist to assess narrative introductions
- give feedback on peer compositions

Which things make a narrative composition memorable?

KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 153
Sample compositions
Assessment checklists
Digital devices
Reference materials

Composition assessment Checklist completion Peer feedback Self-assessment

Writing
Listening and Speaking

Composition Writing: Self-Assessment of Body and Conclusion
Pronunciation: Consonant Sounds

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

- write narrative compositions and assess the body and conclusion
- identify and correct spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors
- value the importance of assessment in composition writing

The learner is guided to:
- write a narrative composition about travel
- use a checklist to assess body and conclusion
- identify and correct errors in compositions
- discuss importance of composition assessment

How can one improve their composition writing skills?

KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 154
Assessment checklists
Digital devices
Sample compositions
Reference materials
KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 157
Audio recordings
Tongue twisters
Word lists

Composition writing Error identification Self-assessment Peer review

HEROES AND HEROINES IN KENYA

Listening and Speaking
Reading 1

Pronunciation: Vowel Sounds and Word Stress
Extensive Reading: Selection of Fictional Materials

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

- articulate correctly vowel sounds /ʊ/ and /uː/ in words
- pronounce words correctly using stress
- distinguish the meaning of words based on stress
- acknowledge the importance of correct pronunciation in oral communication

The learner is guided to:
- recite poems with focus on vowel sounds
- practice saying words with short and long 'u' sounds
- group words by vowel sounds
- pronounce words with correct stress patterns

Why do people find it difficult to pronounce some words?

KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 159
Audio recordings
Poetry texts
Word lists
Digital devices
KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 162
Storybooks
Digital devices
Reading journals
Fiction collections

Pronunciation exercises Poem recitation Word grouping Stress pattern identification

Reading 1

Extensive Reading: Comprehension of Fictional Materials

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

- read fictional texts for information and enjoyment
- relate fictional texts to real life
- value the role of fiction in developing imagination

The learner is guided to:
- read fiction materials independently
- dramatize sections of fictional texts
- relate fictional ideas to real life
- discuss elements of fiction in texts

What should you consider when selecting fictional texts for reading?

KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 164
Storybooks
Digital devices
Reading journals
Fiction collections

Dramatization Comprehension questions Character analysis Reading logs

Reading 2

Intensive Reading: Sequence of Events in Class Reader
Intensive Reading: Character Analysis in Class Reader

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

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

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

What marks the climax of a story?

KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 169
Class reader
Sequence charts
Digital devices
Note cards
KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 171
Character charts

Sequence chart completion Dramatization Note-taking assessment Character analysis

Writing

Creative Writing: Narrative Compositions

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

- identify features of narrative composition in creative writing
- create well-written narrative compositions on a variety of topics
- appreciate the importance of writing in day-to-day life

The learner is guided to:
- search for features of a well-written narrative
- read samples of narrative compositions
- plan a narrative about a hero/heroine
- write a narrative composition (240 words)

Which things make a narrative composition memorable?

KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 174
Sample compositions
Digital devices
Planning templates
Reference materials

Composition assessment Planning template completion Peer evaluation Chart creation

MUSIC

Listening and Speaking

Oral Presentations: Speeches

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

- identify occasions where speeches are presented
- apply the features of oral presentations for effective communication
- appreciate the importance of good oral presentation skills when delivering a speech

The learner is guided to:
- discuss occasions where speeches are presented
- search for features of oral presentations
- listen to recorded grade-appropriate speeches
- discuss importance of body language in speeches

How can one deliver a speech effectively?

KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 178
Audio recordings
Digital devices
Sample speeches
Video clips

Oral presentations Peer assessment Observation Checklists

Listening and Speaking

Oral Presentations: Delivering Speeches

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

- rehearse speeches using appropriate presentation techniques
- deliver speeches with confidence and proper expression
- value the importance of preparation in speech delivery

The learner is guided to:
- practice presenting a speech in groups
- write short speeches on importance of music
- present speeches with appropriate techniques
- record presentations for feedback and improvement

What makes a speech interesting?

KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 179
Digital recording devices
Sample speeches
Presentation rubrics
Speech templates

Speech delivery assessment Recording evaluation Peer feedback Self-assessment

Reading 2

Intensive Reading: Monster Narratives

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

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

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

What is the relevance of oral narratives in modern society?

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

Character identification Narrative analysis Oral presentations Written responses

Reading 2

Intensive Reading: Monster Narratives

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

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

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

What is the relevance of oral narratives in modern society?

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

Character identification Narrative analysis Oral presentations Written responses

Reading 2
Writing

Intensive Reading: Performance of Monster Narratives
Functional Writing: Packing Lists

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

- narrate monster narratives from their immediate environment
- dramatize monster narratives with appropriate techniques
- collect and analyze monster narratives from the community
- value the moral lessons in monster narratives

The learner is guided to:
- act out monster narratives
- discuss character traits in monster narratives
- collect narratives from the community
- compile narratives into an anthology

What should one consider when collecting narratives among people of varied socio-cultural backgrounds?

KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 190
Digital recording devices
Performance space
Anthology templates
Resource person
KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 192
Sample packing lists
Digital devices
Templates
Reference materials

Performance assessment Anthology compilation Character analysis Moral lesson identification

Writing
Reading II

Functional Writing: Shopping Lists
Intensive Reading: Dilemma Narratives

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

- identify parts of a shopping list
- prepare a shopping list for use in a given context
- recognize the importance of preparing a shopping list in everyday life

The learner is guided to:
- examine a sample shopping list
- discuss different ways of grouping items
- create a shopping list with budget
- organize items according to importance

Why should a shopping list be prepared?

KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 193
Sample shopping lists
Digital devices
Templates
Reference materials
KLB Top Scholar pg. 207
Dilemma narratives

Shopping list assessment Budget planning Item categorization Peer review

PROFESSIONS

Reading II

Intensive Reading: Dilemma Narratives

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

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

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

How can narratives contribute to decision making?

KLB Top Scholar pg. 209
Charts
Digital devices

Oral presentation Dramatization Charts evaluation Written reflection

TRADITIONAL FASHION

Reading II
Reading II

Class Reader: Main Ideas

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

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

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

What would you consider when selecting a storybook to read?

KLB Top Scholar pg. 225
Class reader
Charts
KLB Top Scholar pg. 227
Digital devices

Main idea identification Oral discussion Sequence charts Written summary

Writing

The Writing Process: Dialogues

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

- Outline the format of a dialogue.
- Recognize the structure of a dialogue.
- Acknowledge the importance of the writing process in acquiring good writing skills.

The learner is guided to:
- Study sample dialogues.
- Identify the format and structure of dialogues.
- Dramatize sample dialogues.
- Fill in missing parts of a dialogue.
- Discuss the writing process for dialogues.

What should we consider before writing a dialogue?

KLB Top Scholar pg. 228
Sample dialogues
Digital devices

Format identification Dramatization Gap-filling exercises Oral discussion

Writing
Grammar in Use

The Writing Process: Dialogues
Sentences: Subject-verb Agreement

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

- Apply the writing process in writing a dialogue.
- Create well-structured dialogues on given topics.
- Value the writing process in creating effective dialogues.

The learner is guided to:
- Plan dialogues on traditional fashion.
- Draft dialogues following the correct format.
- Review dialogues in pairs.
- Edit dialogues based on feedback.
- Share final dialogues with class.

How does the writing process improve dialogue writing?

KLB Top Scholar pg. 230
Writing materials
Sample dialogues
KLB Top Scholar pg. 253
Charts
Digital devices

Dialogue writing Peer assessment Final dialogue evaluation Presentation

SPORTS-OUTDOOR GAMES

Reading II

Class Reader: Features of Style

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

- Identify similes and metaphors in the class reader.
- Explain the meaning of similes and metaphors.
- Appreciate the role of stylistic devices in literary works.

The learner is guided to:
- Read excerpts from the class reader.
- Identify similes and metaphors.
- Discuss the meaning of identified stylistic devices.
- Make charts of similes and metaphors.
- Create sentences using similes and metaphors.

Why do we use stylistic devices in writing?

KLB Top Scholar pg. 255
Class reader
Charts
Digital devices

Stylistic device identification Meaning explanation Chart creation Sentence construction

Reading II
Writing

Class Reader: Features of Style
Creative Writing: Descriptive Writing

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

- Identify dialogue in the class reader.
- Role-play dialogue from the class reader.
- Value the importance of style in literary appreciation.

The learner is guided to:
- Identify dialogue in the class reader.
- Discuss how dialogue helps understand characters.
- Role-play selected dialogues.
- Record role-plays for assessment.
- Discuss real-life applications of stylistic devices.

How do stylistic devices enhance understanding of a text?

KLB Top Scholar pg. 257
Class reader
Digital devices
KLB Top Scholar pg. 259
Sample descriptive texts

Dialogue identification Role play assessment Recording analysis Discussion participation

Writing
Reading I

Creative Writing: Descriptive Writing
Reading Fluency

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

- Write a descriptive composition on a given subject.
- Apply descriptive techniques in writing.
- Appreciate the importance of creative writing in communication.

The learner is guided to:
- Plan descriptive compositions on sports.
- Draft descriptive compositions.
- Include vivid sensory details.
- Share compositions for peer review.
- Revise compositions based on feedback.

What makes a description vivid and effective?

KLB Top Scholar pg. 262
Writing materials
Sample descriptions
KLB Top Scholar pg. 270
Reading passages
Digital devices
Timers

Descriptive writing Peer assessment Sensory detail usage Final composition evaluation

TOURIST ATTRACTION SITES IN KENYA

Reading II

Poetry

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

- Identify the subject matter of a poem.
- Recognise repeated words and phrases in poems.
- Value the role of repetition in poetry.

The learner is guided to:
- Read poems about tourist attractions.
- Recite poems for enjoyment.
- Identify repeated words and phrases.
- Discuss the subject matter of poems.
- Write one-sentence descriptions for each stanza.

Why would you use a poem instead of a story to pass information?

KLB Top Scholar pg. 275
Poems
Digital devices

Poem recitation Subject matter identification Repetition recognition Stanza description

Reading II
Writing

Poetry
Functional Writing: Notices

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

- Analyse ideas in poems.
- Dramatise poems about tourist attractions.
- Appreciate the role of poetry in conveying ideas.

The learner is guided to:
- Identify ideas in poems using title and content.
- Discuss how repetition helps convey ideas.
- Create mind maps of ideas in poems.
- Dramatise poems using placards.
- Relate poems to real-life experiences.

What makes a poem interesting to read?

KLB Top Scholar pg. 276
Poems
Digital devices
Mind maps
KLB Top Scholar pg. 277
Sample notices
Digital devices

Idea analysis Mind map creation Dramatisation Real-life connection

Writing

Functional Writing: Posters

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

- Design notices and posters on current issues.
- Apply the correct format in creating notices and posters.
- Appreciate the role of notices and posters in information dissemination.

The learner is guided to:
- Study sample posters.
- Identify differences between notices and posters.
- Create notices about school events.
- Design posters about tourist attractions.
- Display notices and posters for peer review.

What makes a poster effective?

KLB Top Scholar pg. 279
Sample posters
Digital devices
Art materials

Notice creation Poster design Format application Peer assessment