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| WK | LSN | STRAND | SUB-STRAND | LESSON LEARNING OUTCOMES | LEARNING EXPERIENCES | KEY INQUIRY QUESTIONS | LEARNING RESOURCES | ASSESSMENT METHODS | REFLECTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
OPENER ASSESSMENT, MARKING AND COMPILING |
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| 2 | 1 |
LEADERSHIP
Listening and Speaking |
Listening Comprehension: Selective Listening
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Distinguish between specific and general information from a listening text - Select specific information from a listening text - Listen and respond to texts on leadership - Emphasize the value of listening skills in communication |
The learner is guided to:
- Listen to an audio text and identify information type - Search online for audio recordings on leadership - Listen attentively for specific information - Watch a role play and respond to questions - Listen to a passage on leadership |
What can you do to ensure you capture relevant information from a speaker?
|
Head Start English Learner's Book pg. 63
Audio recordings Digital devices Role play scripts |
Listening comprehension
Note-taking assessment
Observation
Oral questions
|
|
| 2 | 2 |
Listening and Speaking
|
Listening Comprehension: Selective Listening
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Distinguish between specific and general information from a listening text - Select specific information from a listening text - Listen and respond to texts on leadership - Emphasize the value of listening skills in communication |
The learner is guided to:
- Answer questions posed by the speaker in a leadership text - Identify general information in recordings - Pick out specific details from audio clips - Discuss importance of selective listening - Take notes on specific information |
What factors interfere with one's ability to listen well?
|
Head Start English Learner's Book pg. 64
Audio recordings Digital devices Note-taking materials |
Listening comprehension
Note-taking assessment
Peer evaluation
Observation
|
|
| 2 | 3 |
Reading
|
Intensive Reading
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Discuss the identified reading strategies - Select main ideas and details from a variety of written texts - Acknowledge the importance of reading for main ideas and details as a comprehension skill |
The learner is guided to:
- Watch video clips on reading strategies - Read and underline main ideas in texts on leadership - Share ideas on using selected reading strategies - Fill in substitution tables with specific details - Complete mind maps with main ideas and details |
How can you improve your reading?
|
Head Start English Learner's Book pg. 64
Digital devices Reading materials Mind maps |
Written exercises
Mind map assessment
Observation
Peer evaluation
|
|
| 2 | 4 |
Reading
Grammar in Use |
Intensive Reading
Verbs and Tense |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Discuss the identified reading strategies - Select main ideas and details from a variety of written texts - Acknowledge the importance of reading for main ideas and details as a comprehension skill |
The learner is guided to:
- Search for newspaper articles on leadership - Identify main ideas and details in articles - Create mind maps to represent ideas and details - Discuss importance of reading for main ideas - Share reading strategies with peers |
What techniques can help identify main ideas in a text?
|
Head Start English Learner's Book pg. 67
Newspaper articles Digital devices Mind maps Head Start English Learner's Book pg. 68 Reference materials Leadership texts |
Written exercises
Mind map assessment
Observation
Group discussions
|
|
| 2 | 5 |
Grammar in Use
|
Verbs and Tense
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify verbs in the simple present and simple past tense in a text - Write sentences using the simple present tense - Write sentences using the simple past tense - Advocate appropriate use of tense in communication |
The learner is guided to:
- Complete sentences using correct tense of verbs - Create charts showing words in tenses - Play language games using verbs in tenses - Hold conversations using correct tenses - Discuss importance of using correct tense |
How can we improve our use of tenses in communication?
|
Head Start English Learner's Book pg. 71
Digital devices Charts Language games |
Written exercises
Conversation assessment
Language games
Chart evaluation
|
|
| 3 | 1 |
Reading
|
Intensive Reading: Class Readers
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify the main characters in a class reader - Explain how the characters make the story flow - Make predictions based on the title and the sections read - Appreciate the role of characters in the class reader |
The learner is guided to:
- Read a section of class reader and identify main characters - Discuss predictions from title and sections read - Participate in reader's theatre - Outline things done by each character - Discuss how characters make story flow |
What would you consider when selecting a storybook to read?
|
Head Start English Learner's Book pg. 72
Class reader Digital devices Reader's theatre script |
Character analysis
Observation
Reader's theatre
Written summaries
|
|
| 3 | 2 |
Reading
|
Intensive Reading: Class Readers
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify the main characters in a class reader - Explain how the characters make the story flow - Make predictions based on the title and the sections read - Appreciate the role of characters in the class reader |
The learner is guided to:
- Write a summary about how main characters make the story flow - Create character sketches of main characters - Discuss roles of characters in the story - Make predictions about future events - Reflect on character development |
What marks the climax of a story?
|
Head Start English Learner's Book pg. 74
Class reader Digital devices Character sketch templates |
Written summaries
Character sketches
Oral presentations
Peer assessment
|
|
| 3 | 3 |
Writing
|
Paragraphing: Using Examples and Incidents
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Outline examples and incidents to include in a paragraph - Create a well-developed paragraph using examples and incidents - Appreciate the importance of well-written paragraphs in writing |
The learner is guided to:
- Share ideas on examples and incidents for paragraphs - Collaborate to develop paragraphs on leadership - Present paragraphs for peer review - Use mind maps to generate examples and incidents - Compose paragraphs based on suggested examples |
How can you organise your ideas logically?
|
Head Start English Learner's Book pg. 75
Digital devices Mind maps Sample paragraphs |
Written paragraphs
Mind map assessment
Peer review
Observation
|
|
| 3 | 4 |
Writing
|
Paragraphing: Using Examples and Incidents
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Outline examples and incidents to include in a paragraph - Create a well-developed paragraph using examples and incidents - Appreciate the importance of well-written paragraphs in writing |
The learner is guided to:
- Plan to write a paragraph about leadership - Create topic sentence or introduction - Include supporting examples and incidents - Provide clear conclusions - Present paragraph for feedback and revision |
How does a well-written paragraph enhance communication?
|
Head Start English Learner's Book pg. 77
Digital devices Sample paragraphs Mind maps |
Written paragraphs
Paragraph structure analysis
Peer assessment
Observation
|
|
| 3 | 5 |
FAMILY
Listening and Speaking |
Pronunciation: Sounds and Word Stress
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify the consonant and vowel sounds in words - Articulate consonants and vowel sounds for oral fluency - Distinguish the meaning of words on the basis of stress - Advocate the role of correct pronunciation in communication |
The learner is guided to:
- Pronounce consonant sounds /p/, /b/, /k/ and /g/ from a text - Practice saying short /i/ and long /i:/ sounds in pairs - Watch audio-visual recordings of target sounds - Work with peers to make recording of sounds - Practice saying words with target sounds correctly |
Why is it important to articulate sounds correctly?
|
Head Start English Learner's Book pg. 79
Digital devices Audio recordings Pronunciation charts |
Pronunciation drills
Observation
Oral assessments
Peer evaluation
|
|
| 4 | 1 |
Listening and Speaking
Reading |
Pronunciation: Sounds and Word Stress
Study Skills: Synonyms and Antonyms |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify the consonant and vowel sounds in words - Articulate consonants and vowel sounds for oral fluency - Distinguish the meaning of words on the basis of stress - Advocate the role of correct pronunciation in communication |
The learner is guided to:
- Distinguish word meaning based on stress - Play language games to distinguish word meaning - Practice pronouncing minimal pairs with target sounds - Discuss importance of correct pronunciation - Create tongue twisters using target sounds |
Why do people find it difficult to pronounce some words?
|
Head Start English Learner's Book pg. 82
Digital devices Audio recordings Word pairs Flash cards Head Start English Learner's Book pg. 84 Dictionaries Encyclopedia Reference books |
Pronunciation assessment
Observation
Language games
Peer evaluation
|
|
| 4 | 2 |
Reading
|
Study Skills: Synonyms and Antonyms
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify synonyms and antonyms of words from written texts - Spell synonyms and antonyms correctly for writing fluency - Use synonyms and antonyms in sentences - Appreciate the importance of correct use of words in communication |
The learner is guided to:
- Practice pronouncing synonyms and antonyms in pairs - Design charts with antonyms and synonyms correctly spelled - Create vocabulary games using synonyms and antonyms - Match words with their synonyms and antonyms - Build vocabulary through usage of synonyms and antonyms |
How can we expand our vocabulary using synonyms and antonyms?
|
Head Start English Learner's Book pg. 87
Dictionaries Digital devices Charts Flashcards |
Oral presentations
Vocabulary tests
Chart assessment
Peer evaluation
|
|
| 4 | 3 |
Grammar in Use
|
Comparative and Superlative Adjectives
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify comparative and superlative adjectives in texts - Use comparative and superlative adjectives in communication - Acknowledge the value of comparative and superlative forms of adjectives in communication |
The learner is guided to:
- Identify comparative and superlative adjectives from texts - Search online for examples of comparative and superlative adjectives - Construct sentences using comparative and superlative adjectives - Play language games featuring adjectives - Use substitution tables to complete sentences |
Why is it important to make comparisons in life?
|
Head Start English Learner's Book pg. 89
Digital devices Reference materials Flash cards Charts |
Written exercises
Sentence construction
Language games
Observation
|
|
| 4 | 4 |
Grammar in Use
|
Comparative and Superlative Adjectives
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify comparative and superlative adjectives in texts - Use comparative and superlative adjectives in communication - Acknowledge the value of comparative and superlative forms of adjectives in communication |
The learner is guided to:
- Use flashcards to categorize comparative and superlative adjectives - Compare various items using comparative and superlative adjectives - Create charts of comparative and superlative adjectives - Construct sentences comparing family members - Edit texts with incorrect usage of adjectives |
How do comparative and superlative adjectives enhance description?
|
Head Start English Learner's Book pg. 91
Flash cards Digital devices Charts Reference materials |
Written exercises
Chart assessment
Peer evaluation
Observation
|
|
| 4 | 5 |
Reading
|
Intensive Reading: Oral Narratives
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify heroic characters in legends - Explain the moral lessons in legends - Discuss why legends are important in various communities - Relate the characters in the legends to real life |
The learner is guided to:
- Predict actions of characters in legends - Read a heroic narrative aloud in turns - Identify characters in legends - Discuss heroic acts in legends - Relate legends to their actions - Identify moral lessons from legends |
Why is it important to learn about heroes in society?
|
Head Start English Learner's Book pg. 92
Legend narratives Digital devices Reference materials |
Oral reading
Character analysis
Written responses
Observation
|
|
| 5 | 1 |
Reading
|
Intensive Reading: Oral Narratives
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify heroic characters in legends - Explain the moral lessons in legends - Discuss why legends are important in various communities - Relate the characters in the legends to real life |
The learner is guided to:
- Reflect on impact of actions on society - Discuss how to collect narratives from community - Use mind maps to show benefits of moral lessons - Research community needs addressed through legends - Collaborate to develop legend narratives |
How can legends help communities address current needs?
|
Head Start English Learner's Book pg. 94
Legend narratives Digital devices Mind maps |
Narrative creation
Mind map analysis
Observation
Group presentations
|
|
| 5 | 2 |
Writing
|
Functional Writing: Friendly Letters
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify the parts of a friendly letter - Compose a friendly letter using the correct format - Appreciate the role of friendly letters in communication |
The learner is guided to:
- Read sample friendly letters - Identify and underline parts of a friendly letter - Create a friendly letter individually - Exchange letters with peers for feedback - Incorporate feedback from peers |
Why do we write friendly letters?
|
Head Start English Learner's Book pg. 96
Sample letters Digital devices Charts Writing materials |
Written letters
Format assessment
Peer evaluation
Observation
|
|
| 5 | 3 |
Writing
Listening and Speaking |
Functional Writing: Friendly Letters
Conversational Skills: Polite Interruption |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify the parts of a friendly letter - Compose a friendly letter using the correct format - Appreciate the role of friendly letters in communication |
The learner is guided to:
- Type friendly letters on digital devices - Display letters for feedback - Revise letters based on feedback - Discuss importance of friendly letters - Share final letters with classmates |
How do friendly letters differ from other types of letters?
|
Head Start English Learner's Book pg. 98
Digital devices Sample letters Charts Writing materials KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 100 Audio recordings Video clips Flash cards Sticky notes |
Written letters
Format assessment
Peer evaluation
Observation
|
|
| 5 | 4 |
DRUG AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Listening and Speaking |
Conversational Skills: Turn-taking
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- identify ways of taking turns in a conversation - use turn-taking skills in varied contexts - create posters showing turn-taking skills - appreciate the importance of politeness in communication |
The learner is guided to:
- role-play conversations with turn-taking - hold a conversation about drug and substance abuse effects - recite a conversational choral verse in groups - create posters on turn-taking skills |
What shows that it is your turn to speak?
|
KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 101
Audio recorder Manila paper Video clips Choral verse |
Role play
Oral presentations
Group performance
Observation
|
|
| 5 | 5 |
Reading 1
|
Reading Fluency: Speed and Accuracy
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- identify instances of expressive reading from a reading or digital text - read a text at the right speed with accuracy - appreciate the importance of reading fluency in communication |
The learner is guided to:
- listen to news clips and comment on presenters' speed and accuracy - brainstorm ways of reading effectively - read texts with appropriate expressions and speed - time themselves while reading excerpts |
Why is it important to read fluently?
|
KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 104
Audio clips Reading texts Stopwatch Digital devices |
Observation
Oral reading
Peer feedback
Timed reading exercises
|
|
| 6 | 1 |
Reading 1
|
Reading Fluency: Expression
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- read a text with appropriate expression - give feedback on peers' reading fluency - appreciate the importance of expression in reading |
The learner is guided to:
- read poems aloud with appropriate expressions - engage in paired reading activities - participate in choral verse reading - give and receive feedback on reading expression |
What makes a poem interesting to read?
|
KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 106
Poem texts Choral verse Audio recordings Digital devices |
Oral reading
Peer assessment
Observation
Performance evaluation
|
|
| 6 | 2 |
Grammar in Use
|
Word Classes: Adverbs of Time
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- identify adverbs of time in texts - use adverbs of time in sentences - acknowledge the value of adverbs of time in communication |
The learner is guided to:
- identify adverbs of time from a passage - construct sentences using adverbs of time - fill in blanks with appropriate adverbs of time - complete substitution tables with adverbs of time |
Why is it necessary to indicate when an activity takes place?
|
KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 108
Reading passages Charts Flash cards Digital devices |
Written exercises
Oral questions
Sentence construction
Gap filling exercises
|
|
| 6 | 3 |
Grammar in Use
|
Word Classes: Adverbs of Place and Manner
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- identify adverbs of place and manner in texts - use adverbs of place and manner in sentences - acknowledge the importance of adverbs for effective communication |
The learner is guided to:
- identify adverbs of place and manner from passages - fill in blanks with adverbs of place and manner - construct sentences using adverbs - write dialogues using various types of adverbs |
How do we show where and how events happen?
|
KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 110
Reading passages Flash cards Digital devices Charts |
Written exercises
Role play
Gap filling
Dialogue writing
|
|
| 6 | 4 |
Reading 2
|
Intensive Reading: Oral Literature-Songs (Lullabies)
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- identify repeated words and phrases in lullabies - use appropriate techniques when performing lullabies - pick out key messages communicated in lullabies - appreciate the importance of lullabies in real life |
The learner is guided to:
- listen to audio recordings of lullabies - identify instances of repetition in lullabies - perform lullabies with appropriate techniques - discuss the functions of lullabies |
Why are lullabies important in our community?
|
KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 112
Audio recordings Digital devices Resource person Lullaby texts |
Performance
Oral questions
Observation
Peer assessment
|
|
| 6 | 5 |
Reading 2
Writing |
Intensive Reading: Oral Literature-Songs (Features of Lullabies)
Mechanics of Writing: Commonly Misspelt Words |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- identify features of lullabies - compose and perform lullabies with appropriate techniques - relate lullabies to real life situations - appreciate the importance of lullabies in the community |
The learner is guided to:
- pick lullabies from different communities - discuss the features of lullabies - compose and perform lullabies in groups - analyze the messages in lullabies |
What features make a good lullaby?
|
KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 114
Audio recorder Digital devices Resource person Sample lullabies KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 115 Dictionary Word lists Crossword puzzles |
Performance
Composition assessment
Peer evaluation
Observation
|
|
| 7 | 1 |
Writing
|
Mechanics of Writing: Using Commonly Misspelt Words
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- use commonly misspelt words correctly in written texts - create texts with correctly spelt words - value correct spelling for effective communication |
The learner is guided to:
- read and identify commonly misspelt words - write dictated words containing difficult spellings - use correct forms of irregular plurals - write a dialogue using commonly misspelt words |
What is the effect of correct spelling on communication?
|
KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 116
Dictionary Digital devices Sample texts Crossword puzzles |
Dictation
Written composition
Crossword puzzle
Peer assessment
|
|
| 7 | 2 |
NATURAL RESOURCES-FORESTS
Listening and Speaking |
Listening Comprehension: Clues for Details
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- identify clues that signal details from a listening text - take detailed notes on a listening text - acknowledge the importance of listening for details |
The learner is guided to:
- listen to a text and identify words introducing details - search for signposts that introduce details - discuss kinds of details to look for in a text - identify expressions that signal details |
What factors interfere with one's ability to listen well?
|
KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 119
Audio recordings Digital devices Charts Note-taking materials |
Observation
Oral questions
Note-taking assessment
Listening comprehension exercises
|
|
| 7 | 3 |
Listening and Speaking
|
Listening Comprehension: Note-taking
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- listen and identify words that introduce different details - take notes of details from a listening text - acknowledge the importance of listening for details |
The learner is guided to:
- read aloud texts while partners take notes - compare notes and make improvements - display notes for review - discuss importance of listening for details |
How can you tell that people are listening attentively?
|
KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 120
Audio recordings Digital devices Note-taking materials Charts |
Note-taking assessment
Peer evaluation
Observation
Oral presentations
|
|
| 7 | 4 |
Reading 1
|
Intensive Reading: Information from Visuals
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- identify types of information conveyed by visuals for comprehension - interpret visuals for information - appreciate the importance of visual interpretation skills in different texts |
The learner is guided to:
- list common visuals like road signs and billboards - search for different types of information visuals convey - discuss issues that visuals can address - apply comprehension strategies to interpret visuals |
Why are pictures and photographs important in written texts?
|
KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 122
Visual materials Digital devices Maps Charts Photographs |
Observation
Oral questions
Visual interpretation exercises
Story creation from visuals
|
|
| 7 | 5 |
Reading 1
|
Intensive Reading: Interpreting Visuals
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- interpret visuals for specific information - create stories or songs from visuals - discuss visuals of national importance - appreciate the importance of visual interpretation skills |
The learner is guided to:
- look at visuals and discuss questions about them - create stories from pictures - discuss visuals of national importance - create simple visuals through drawing or photography |
How can visuals help us understand messages better?
|
KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 123
Visual materials Digital devices National symbols Drawing materials |
Story creation assessment
Visual interpretation exercises
Peer assessment
Oral presentations
|
|
| 8 |
MIDTERM ASSESSMENT AND BREAK |
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| 9 | 1 |
Grammar in Use
|
Word Classes: Personal Pronouns
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- distinguish between personal and possessive pronouns in sentences - use personal pronouns in sentences appropriately - appreciate the value of proper use of pronouns |
The learner is guided to:
- identify personal pronouns in a passage - complete sentences using correct personal pronouns - make sentences using a substitution table - create sentences about class members using pronouns |
Why should we avoid unnecessary repetition?
|
KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 124
Reading passages Charts Flash cards Digital devices |
Written exercises
Oral questions
Sentence construction
Chart evaluation
|
|
| 9 | 2 |
Grammar in Use
Reading 2 |
Word Classes: Possessive Pronouns
Intensive Reading: Minor Characters |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- identify possessive pronouns in texts - use possessive pronouns in sentences correctly - appreciate the value of proper use of pronouns |
The learner is guided to:
- identify possessive pronouns in sentences - underline possessive pronouns in a paragraph - fill in blanks with correct possessive pronouns - write a paragraph using possessive pronouns |
How do we show that something belongs to somebody?
|
KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 127
Reading passages Charts Flash cards Digital devices KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 129 Class reader Digital devices Character charts Role play props |
Written exercises
Gap filling
Paragraph writing
Peer assessment
|
|
| 9 | 3 |
Reading 2
|
Intensive Reading: Character Relationships
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- identify the relations between minor characters in a class reader - link characters' reactions to their relationships - appreciate the importance of character analysis in literary works |
The learner is guided to:
- analyze character relationships in the class reader - create a character relationship map - dramatize interactions between minor characters - discuss the importance of minor characters |
How would you describe the behaviour of your classmates?
|
KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 130
Class reader Character maps Digital devices Role play props |
Character map assessment
Role play evaluation
Written analysis
Observation
|
|
| 9 | 4 |
Writing
|
Composition Writing: Pre-writing and Drafting
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- outline the steps in the writing process - gather and organize information for a narrative composition - acknowledge the role of writing fluency in communication |
The learner is guided to:
- watch videos on the writing process - discuss activities involved in each step - gather information for composition writing - outline information in note form |
How does one write a good composition?
|
KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 132
Digital devices Sample compositions Mind maps Reference materials |
Mind map evaluation
Note-taking assessment
Draft composition review
Peer assessment
|
|
| 9 | 5 |
Writing
|
Composition Writing: Editing, Revising and Publishing
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- write a narrative composition following the writing process - edit and revise compositions for improvement - value the importance of the writing process |
The learner is guided to:
- organize information into sentences and paragraphs - read through drafts for flow of information - check grammar, spelling and punctuation - rewrite composition with corrections |
What makes a well-written composition?
|
KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 134
Digital devices Sample compositions Editing checklists Reference materials |
Final composition assessment
Editing checklist review
Peer assessment
Self-assessment
|
|
| 10 | 1 |
TRAVEL
Listening and Speaking |
Listening Comprehension: Explanatory Narratives
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- identify the characters from a listening text - sequence the events in explanatory narratives - explain the moral lessons in an explanatory narrative - acknowledge the importance of listening comprehension in communication |
The learner is guided to:
- listen to an explanatory narrative and retell it - search for information on explanatory narratives - discuss the behaviour of characters - identify and discuss moral lessons from narratives |
What are the functions of oral narratives?
|
KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 137
Audio recordings Digital devices Resource person Story books |
Oral retelling
Moral lesson identification
Character analysis
Listening comprehension exercises
|
|
| 10 | 2 |
Reading 1
|
Intensive Reading: Reading for Interpretation
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- distinguish main ideas from supporting details from poems - use contextual clues to infer the meaning of words and phrases in a text - make connections between events in a poem and real life - acknowledge the role of reading comprehension in lifelong learning |
The learner is guided to:
- discuss what reading for interpretation entails - visualize events, people, and places in poems - infer meanings of vocabulary based on context - use digital devices to check meaning of words |
How can you identify the message in a poem?
|
KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 139
Digital devices Dictionary Poetry texts Reading materials |
Poem analysis
Vocabulary exercises
Written responses
Oral presentations
|
|
| 10 | 3 |
Grammar in Use
|
Word Classes: Simple Prepositions of Agent and Instrument
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- identify simple prepositions of agent and instrument in texts - use prepositions of agent and instrument in sentences - appreciate the importance of well-formed sentences in communication |
The learner is guided to:
- identify prepositions in sentences - fill in blanks with prepositions of agent and instrument - construct sentences using prepositions - complete sentences using a substitution table |
What is the role of sentences in a text?
|
KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 143
Reading passages Charts Digital devices Flashcards |
Written exercises
Gap filling
Sentence construction
Oral questions
|
|
| 10 | 4 |
Grammar in Use
Reading 2 |
Word Classes: Simple Prepositions of Direction
Intensive Reading: Human Characters in Poetry |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- identify prepositions of direction in texts - use prepositions of direction in sentences - attest to the importance of well-formed sentences in communication |
The learner is guided to:
- identify prepositions of direction in sentences - fill in blanks with prepositions of direction - construct sentences using a substitution table - create crossword puzzles with prepositions |
What constitutes a simple sentence?
|
KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 145
Reading passages Crossword puzzles Digital devices Charts KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 150 Poetry texts Sticky notes Character charts |
Written exercises
Crossword puzzles
Sentence construction
Peer assessment
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| 10 | 5 |
Reading 2
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Intensive Reading: Character Traits in Poetry
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- relate human characters in poems to real life - describe the lessons learned from characters in poems - value the role of character analysis in poetry appreciation |
The learner is guided to:
- describe traits of characters using adjectives - share character descriptions on sticky notes - relate poem characters to real life people - discuss lessons learned from characters |
What can we learn from characters in poems?
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KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 152
Poetry texts Digital devices Sticky notes Role play props |
Character analysis
Written descriptions
Role play assessment
Oral presentations
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| 11 | 1 |
Writing
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Composition Writing: Self-Assessment of Introduction
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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?
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KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 153
Sample compositions Assessment checklists Digital devices Reference materials |
Composition assessment
Checklist completion
Peer feedback
Self-assessment
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| 11 | 2 |
Writing
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Composition Writing: Self-Assessment of Body and Conclusion
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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?
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KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 154
Assessment checklists Digital devices Sample compositions Reference materials |
Composition writing
Error identification
Self-assessment
Peer review
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| 11 | 3 |
HEROES AND HEROINES IN KENYA
Listening and Speaking |
Pronunciation: Consonant Sounds
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- identify words with the sounds /t/, /d/, /l/ and /r/ from a text - pronounce words with the sounds /t/, /d/, /l/ and /r/ in sentences - acknowledge the importance of correct pronunciation in oral communication |
The learner is guided to:
- role-play a dialogue with focus on pronunciation - practice saying word pairs with target sounds - identify words with sounds /t/, /d/, /l/ and /r/ - say tongue twisters with target sounds |
Why should you pronounce words correctly?
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KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 157
Audio recordings Digital devices Tongue twisters Word lists |
Pronunciation exercises
Tongue twister performance
Oral reading
Peer assessment
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| 11 | 4 |
Listening and Speaking
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Pronunciation: Vowel Sounds and Word Stress
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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?
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KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 159
Audio recordings Poetry texts Word lists Digital devices |
Pronunciation exercises
Poem recitation
Word grouping
Stress pattern identification
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| 11 | 5 |
Reading 1
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Extensive Reading: Selection of Fictional Materials
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- identify a variety of fictional texts for extensive reading - select appropriate fictional texts for reading - appreciate the importance of fiction in life |
The learner is guided to:
- identify fictional material by examining cover page, blurb, and title - read texts on national heroes and heroines - list new words and phrases encountered - retell stories in their own words |
Why is it important to read fictional materials?
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KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 162
Storybooks Digital devices Reading journals Fiction collections |
Reading logs
Vocabulary lists
Story retelling
Observation
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| 12 | 1 |
Reading 1
Grammar in Use |
Extensive Reading: Comprehension of Fictional Materials
Word Classes: Conjunctions-and |
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?
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KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 164
Storybooks Digital devices Reading journals Fiction collections KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 166 Reading passages Sentence strips Substitution tables |
Dramatization
Comprehension questions
Character analysis
Reading logs
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| 12 | 2 |
Grammar in Use
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Word Classes: Conjunctions-but and or
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- identify the conjunctions 'but' and 'or' in sentences - use the conjunctions 'but' and 'or' in sentences accurately - value the role of conjunctions in connecting ideas |
The learner is guided to:
- identify conjunctions in dialogues - construct sentences using 'but' and 'or' - complete sentences with appropriate conjunctions - write paragraphs using all three conjunctions |
Why is it important to use 'but' and 'or' correctly?
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KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 167
Reading passages Digital devices Substitution tables Sentence strips |
Written exercises
Paragraph writing
Sentence construction
Peer assessment
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| 12 | 3 |
Reading 2
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Intensive Reading: Sequence of Events in Class Reader
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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?
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KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 169
Class reader Sequence charts Digital devices Note cards |
Sequence chart completion
Dramatization
Note-taking assessment
Character analysis
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| 12 | 4 |
Reading 2
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Intensive Reading: Character Analysis in Class Reader
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- analyze the actions of characters in a class reader - relate the events in the class reader to real life - value the importance of character analysis in literary appreciation |
The learner is guided to:
- discuss how characters make the story flow - relate events in class reader to real life - discuss possible solutions to problems portrayed - create character charts for analysis |
How do characters contribute to the flow of a story?
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KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 171
Class reader Character charts Digital devices Note cards |
Character chart completion
Problem-solution analysis
Written responses
Oral presentations
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| 12 | 5 |
Writing
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Creative Writing: Narrative Compositions
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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?
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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
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| 13 |
END TERM ASSESSMENT, MARKING AND COMPILING |
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OFFICIAL CLOSING |
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