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| WK | LSN | STRAND | SUB-STRAND | LESSON LEARNING OUTCOMES | LEARNING EXPERIENCES | KEY INQUIRY QUESTIONS | LEARNING RESOURCES | ASSESSMENT METHODS | REFLECTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
TOURISM: DOMESTIC
Listening and Speaking Listening and Speaking |
Listening and Responding: Oral Narratives - Myths
Listening and Responding: Moral Lessons in Myths |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify the characters in a given myth - Narrate the key events in a given myth - Acknowledge the role of oral literature in lifelong learning |
The learner is guided to:
- Predict events in a myth from the title or pictures - Listen to a narration of a myth from their community - Retell the myth to their peers - Watch a video recording of a myth - Identify the characters in the myth - Collaborate to answer questions from the story |
How can you tell what is going to happen in a story?
|
Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 93
Video recordings Digital devices Resource person Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 94 Oral literature texts Resource person Digital devices |
Oral narrative retelling
Observation
Question and answer
Peer assessment
|
|
| 1 | 2 |
Reading
|
Intensive Reading: Poem
Intensive Reading: Message and Style |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Select required information from a poem - Use nonverbal cues to bring out the message in a poem - Make judgements on the information in a poem |
The learner is guided to:
- Identify the characters, themes and aspects of style in a poem - Infer the meaning of words from the context - Recite the poem using relevant non-verbal cues - Answer direct and inferential questions based on the poem - Retell events depicted in the poem in their own words |
How can one tell the meaning of unfamiliar words used in a poem?
|
Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 95
Poem text Digital devices Dictionary Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 96 Reference materials |
Oral recitation
Written comprehension
Non-verbal expression assessment
Observation
|
|
| 1 | 3 |
Grammar in Use
|
Word Classes: Prepositions of Position
Word Classes: Prepositions of Time and Place |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify prepositions of position correctly - Use prepositions of position in sentences correctly - Appreciate the role of prepositions of position in communication |
The learner is guided to:
- Study pictures and describe the position of objects using prepositions - Read sentences and identify prepositions of position - Construct sentences using different prepositions of position - Describe positions of items in the classroom using prepositions - Fill in gaps with appropriate prepositions of position |
How do we show where a person or thing is?
|
Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 97
Pictures Charts Digital devices Flash cards Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 98 Flash cards Crossword templates |
Written exercises
Sentence construction
Gap-filling tasks
Observation
|
|
| 1 | 4 |
Reading
|
Intensive Reading: Inanimate Characters
Intensive Reading: Creation with Inanimate Characters |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify inanimate characters in a given poem - Describe traits of inanimate characters in a poem - Appreciate the role of inanimate characters in poetry |
The learner is guided to:
- Find out the meaning of inanimate characters from reference materials - Read a poem and identify the inanimate characters - Describe the traits of the inanimate characters in the poem - Relate inanimate characters to individuals in real life - Recite and role-play the poem, portraying the inanimate characters |
How do you describe the characters in a poem?
|
Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 100
Poem text Reference materials Digital devices Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 102 Poetry books Digital devices Manila paper Display materials |
Character identification
Oral recitation
Role play
Written character analysis
|
|
| 1 | 5 |
Writing
|
Assessment of Writing: Identifying Errors
Assessment of Writing: Editing and Improving |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify errors in an essay written by self or peers - Assess a composition and suggest corrections - Acknowledge the importance of assessment in improving writing |
The learner is guided to:
- Read sample compositions and identify errors - Use a checklist to assess compositions for structure, flow of ideas, punctuation, spelling and grammar - Write a composition related to the theme and exchange with peers for review - Suggest corrections to be made to the composition - Display the edited work on the class notice board |
How does a text with errors make you feel?
|
Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 102
Sample compositions Assessment checklists Digital devices Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 103 Editing checklists Digital devices Sample compositions |
Peer assessment
Error identification
Editing skills assessment
Composition evaluation
|
|
| 2 | 1 |
HEROES AND HEROINES: AFRICA
Listening and Speaking Listening and Speaking |
Pronunciation: Vowel Sounds
Pronunciation: Consonant Sounds and Stressed Words |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify words with specific vowel sounds in a given text - Pronounce words with target vowel sounds correctly - Acknowledge the role of correct pronunciation in communication |
The learner is guided to:
- Listen to an audio recording of pairs of words with vowel sounds - Notice the differences in pronunciation of words with similar vowel sounds - List words with similar vowel sounds from print or digital texts - Pronounce identified words correctly with peers - Play word games involving the target sounds |
How can one improve their pronunciation?
|
Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 105
Audio recordings Digital devices Word cards Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 107 Tongue twisters Poems |
Pronunciation assessment
Oral reading
Word game participation
Peer assessment
|
|
| 2 | 2 |
Reading
|
Extensive Reading: Fictional Characters
Extensive Reading: Character Relationships |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify the characters in a given fiction text - Describe the traits of characters in a fictional text - Appreciate the role of characters in fiction |
The learner is guided to:
- Search for words that describe character traits - Read a fiction text on African heroes/heroines and list the characters - Role play different characters identified - Choose a character and discuss what they do or say - Use flash cards to describe the traits of characters |
What makes reading about characters enjoyable?
|
Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 108
Fiction texts Digital devices Flash cards Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 109 Character map templates |
Character analysis
Role play
Oral presentation
Written description
|
|
| 2 | 3 |
Grammar in Use
|
Word Classes: Conjunctions
Word Classes: Types of Conjunctions |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify listed conjunctions from a group of words - Use the listed conjunctions correctly in sentences - Appreciate the correct use of conjunctions in communication |
The learner is guided to:
- Work with peers to read a text and identify conjunctions - Fill in blanks in sentences using the listed conjunctions - Make sentences using the listed conjunctions - Collaborate to create dialogues using the listed conjunctions - Search online and offline for examples of the listed conjunctions |
Why should we join sentences correctly?
|
Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 110
Charts Digital devices Reference materials Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 112 Reference materials Poetry texts |
Written exercises
Sentence construction
Dialogue creation
Peer assessment
|
|
| 2 | 4 |
Reading
|
Intensive Reading: Similes and Metaphors
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify similes and metaphors in a given short story - Explain the similes and metaphors used in the short story - Acknowledge the importance of similes and metaphors in communication |
The learner is guided to:
- Search for meanings of simile and metaphor - Read a short story and identify similes and metaphors - Discuss the meanings of the similes and metaphors identified - Discuss the relevance of similes and metaphors in the story - List similes and metaphors they know |
How do similes and metaphors make short stories interesting?
|
Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 113
Short story text Digital devices Reference materials |
Literary device identification
Written exercises
Discussion participation
Oral presentation
|
|
| 2 | 5 |
Reading
Writing |
Intensive Reading: Using Figurative Language
Creative Writing: Narrative Compositions |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Use similes and metaphors in their own sentences - Write a paragraph using similes and metaphors - Value the role of figurative language in communication |
The learner is guided to:
- Construct sentences using similes and metaphors - Identify the figure of speech used in given sentences - Write a paragraph about African heroes and heroines using similes and metaphors - Share their paragraphs with peers for assessment - Create posters featuring similes and metaphors |
Why do writers use similes and metaphors?
|
Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 114
Reference materials Digital devices Figurative language examples Sample narratives Planning templates Digital devices |
Sentence construction
Paragraph writing
Poster creation
Peer assessment
|
|
| 3 | 1 |
Writing
Listening and Speaking |
Creative Writing: Developing and Editing Narratives
Oral Presentations: Speech Format |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Create a narrative composition using revealing details - Edit and revise narrative compositions - Value the importance of the writing process |
The learner is guided to:
- Write a narrative composition individually - Collaborate with peers to check each other's work for correctness of language, relevance, punctuation and spelling - Review their work and make corrections - Publish their work by sharing through email, social media or class displays - Conduct a gallery walk to view peers' compositions |
How can you make your composition interesting?
|
Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 115
Digital devices Editing checklists Display materials Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 116 Speech recordings Speech format templates |
Final composition assessment
Editing skills evaluation
Publication quality
Gallery walk participation
|
|
| 3 | 2 |
ART
Listening and Speaking Reading |
Oral Presentations: Speech Delivery
Study Skills: Note Making |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Prepare a short speech on a given topic - Deliver a speech using effective techniques - Value the role of effective speaking in communication |
The learner is guided to:
- Collaborate to prepare a speech on appreciating heritage through art - Practice delivering the speech with appropriate verbal and non-verbal cues - Present the speech to the class - Provide feedback on peers' presentations - Identify speaking strategies that make speeches interesting |
What are some techniques for introducing or concluding a speech?
|
Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 117
Digital devices Speech examples Feedback forms Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 118 Text on art Note-making templates |
Speech delivery assessment
Non-verbal cues evaluation
Peer feedback
Observation
|
|
| 3 | 3 |
Reading
Grammar in Use |
Study Skills: Note Organization
Word Classes: Quantifiers |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Organize notes in a logical manner - Use notes to summarize information - Value the role of effective note-making in learning |
The learner is guided to:
- Jot down ideas that a writer repeats - Discuss words used to introduce key points in writing - Rewrite or reread their notes and reorganize into categories - Use their notes to create a summary - Share their notes with peers for feedback |
What is the importance of note making?
|
Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 119
Digital devices Note samples Organizational tools Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 120 Charts Flash cards |
Note organization assessment
Summary creation
Categorization skills
Peer feedback
|
|
| 3 | 4 |
Grammar in Use
Reading |
Word Classes: Demonstratives
Intensive Reading: Short Story |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify demonstratives in given texts - Use demonstratives in sentences correctly - Value the importance of demonstratives in communication |
The learner is guided to:
- Study examples of demonstratives this, that, these and those - Determine when to use each demonstrative based on distance - Point to various items and use appropriate demonstratives - Construct sentences using demonstratives - Change singular demonstrative sentences to plural form and vice versa |
When do we use demonstratives?
|
Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 122
Charts Digital devices Flash cards Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 123 Short story text Graphic organizers |
Written exercises
Oral presentation
Demonstrative usage
Peer assessment
|
|
| 3 | 5 |
Reading
Writing |
Intensive Reading: Setting and Characters
Functional Writing: Thank You Notes |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify the setting in the short story - Analyze the characters in the story - Value the role of setting in enhancing story development |
The learner is guided to:
- Discuss where and when the story takes place - Draw pictures representing the setting - Identify the main and minor characters - Describe the traits of characters through their actions and words - Dramatize scenes from the story to bring out the setting |
Why is the setting of a story important to the reader?
|
Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 124
Short story text Drawing materials Digital devices Sample thank you notes Digital devices Decorative materials |
Setting representation
Character analysis
Dramatization
Oral presentation
|
|
| 4 | 1 |
Writing
Listening and Speaking |
Functional Writing: Congratulatory Notes
Conversational Skills: Interviews |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Use the correct format to write a congratulatory note - Critique thank you and congratulatory notes - Value the importance of expressing appreciation in writing |
The learner is guided to:
- List occasions when we write congratulatory notes - Study sample congratulatory notes and identify components - Write a congratulatory note for a recent achievement - Decorate the note creatively - Create artistic thank you and congratulatory cards using local materials - Discuss how one can generate income from art |
Why should one write how they feel about something?
|
Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 125
Sample congratulatory notes Digital devices Art materials Smartminds English 129 Digital devices Radio recordings Video clips Internet resources |
Congratulatory note assessment
Card creation
Format adherence
Creativity evaluation
|
|
| 4 | 2 |
CHOOSING A CAREER
Listening and Speaking Reading |
Conversational Skills: Interviews
Extensive Reading: Non-fiction |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Conduct interviews using polite language - Use appropriate verbal and non-verbal cues during interviews - Value the importance of maintaining politeness during interviews |
The learner is guided to:
- Prepare questions for an interview about career choices - Conduct interviews with peers using polite language - Record interviews using available digital devices - Share recorded interviews with classmates for feedback - Work with members of the Journalism Club to identify people in different careers and interview them - Record and play the interviews for peers to give feedback on interviewing skills |
- What makes an interview successful?
- How can one improve their interviewing skills?
|
Smartminds English 130
Digital recording devices Interview guides Resource persons Smartminds English 131 Career magazines Newspapers Encyclopedias Online resources Dictionaries |
Oral presentations
Role plays
Observation schedules
Recorded interviews
Peer feedback
|
|
| 4 | 3 |
Reading
|
Extensive Reading: Non-fiction
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Analyze information from non-fiction materials - Discuss ideas gained from reading extensively - Recommend suitable non-fiction materials to peers |
The learner is guided to:
- Continue reading selected materials on career choices - Share and discuss what they learned from the materials with peers - Recommend interesting and informative reading materials to each other - Create a journal entry summarizing key points learned from the reading materials - Compile a list of recommended reading materials for career guidance |
- How can reading non-fiction materials help in making career choices?
- Why is it important to share ideas from our reading?
|
Smartminds English 131
Library resources Digital devices Reading journals Reference materials |
Group discussions
Reading journals
Peer recommendations
Written summaries
Oral presentations
|
|
| 4 | 4 |
Grammar in Use
|
Word Classes: Adverbs formed from adjectives
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify adverbs formed from adjectives in sentences - Form adverbs from adjectives correctly - Appreciate the role of adverbs in enhancing communication |
The learner is guided to:
- Study examples of adverbs formed from adjectives in sentences - Discuss how adverbs are formed from adjectives following different rules - Read a passage and identify adverbs formed from adjectives - Form adverbs from given adjectives using appropriate rules - Construct sentences on different careers using the newly formed adverbs - Complete sentences using adverbs formed from adjectives in brackets |
- Why do we form words from other words?
- What are the functions of adverbs?
|
Smartminds English 132
Charts English course books Digital devices Internet resources Smartminds English 133-134 Substitution tables Reference books |
Written exercises
Oral questions
Sentence construction
Word formation tasks
Peer assessment
|
|
| 4 | 5 |
Reading
|
Intensive Reading: Lessons Learnt
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify the main ideas in a short story - Explain the moral lessons in a short story - Relate the lessons from the story to real life |
The learner is guided to:
- Read a selected short story from a collection of short stories - Take turns to retell the story in pairs - Discuss in groups the moral lessons learned from the story - Discuss how words and actions of different characters bring out the lessons - Apply the lessons learned from the story to real-life situations |
- What issues in society are addressed by stories?
- How can one derive lessons from a short story?
|
Smartminds English 135
Short story collection Digital devices Audio recordings Charts Props for role play Digital recording devices Writing materials |
Oral discussions
Retelling
Question and answer
Written summaries
Group discussions
|
|
| 5 | 1 |
Writing
|
Mechanics of Writing: Prefixes and Suffixes
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify words with prefixes and suffixes from a text - Explain the meaning of words with prefixes and suffixes - Acknowledge the influence of prefixes and suffixes on word formation |
The learner is guided to:
- Study words with prefixes and suffixes and discuss how they are formed - Brainstorm the meaning of words with prefixes and suffixes - Search for more examples of words with prefixes and suffixes and their meanings from reference materials - List words with prefixes and suffixes on a chart and display in classroom - Read a passage and identify words with prefixes and suffixes - Group words with similar prefixes and suffixes and discuss their meanings |
- How can you tell the meaning of a word using a prefix?
- Which words with suffixes and prefixes are confusing?
|
Smartminds English 135-136
Charts Flashcards Reference materials Digital devices Internet resources |
Written exercises
Oral discussions
Word identification tasks
Flashcard activities
Peer assessment
|
|
| 5 | 2 |
Writing
Listening and Speaking |
Mechanics of Writing: Prefixes and Suffixes
Listening to Respond: Attitude |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Use prefixes and suffixes correctly in sentences - Listen and write words with prefixes and suffixes from dictation - Value the importance of prefixes and suffixes in word formation |
The learner is guided to:
- Listen to and write down words with prefixes and suffixes dictated by the teacher - Sort flashcards into words with prefixes and words with suffixes - Construct sentences using words with prefixes and suffixes - Complete sentences using appropriate prefixes or suffixes - Write a dialogue between two Grade 8 learners talking about choosing a career using words with prefixes and suffixes - Present the dialogue to classmates for feedback |
- How do prefixes and suffixes change the meaning of words?
- Why is it important to understand the meaning of prefixes and suffixes?
|
Smartminds English 137
Dictionaries Flashcards Exercise books Digital devices Word puzzles Smartminds English 138 Audio recordings Song lyrics Speakers Charts |
Dictation exercises
Sentence completion
Dialogue writing
Oral presentations
Peer assessment
|
|
| 5 | 3 |
MODERN FASHION
Listening and Speaking Reading |
Listening to Respond: Attitude
Intensive Reading: Comprehension Strategies |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Express attitudes and feelings towards songs using appropriate language - Perform songs to convey different emotions - Value the role of songs in communicating societal issues |
The learner is guided to:
- Perform songs in Activity 2 (pg. 138) in front of the class - Give each other feedback on their performances - Search online for a song on modern fashion - Listen to the song and discuss its message - Hold a debate on issues highlighted in the song - Share feelings towards the song using appropriate words and expressions |
- How does the choice of words in a song affect the listener's feelings?
- How can songs influence our attitudes towards fashion?
|
Smartminds English 139
Digital devices Internet resources Audio system Song lyrics Video recording devices Smartminds English 140 Story text Pictures Dictionaries Charts Digital devices |
Performance assessment
Debates
Observation
Oral presentations
Peer assessment
|
|
| 5 | 4 |
Reading
Grammar in Use |
Intensive Reading: Comprehension Strategies
Phrasal Verbs |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Create mental images from a written text - Identify sentences that help create mental images - Apply visualization as a comprehension strategy |
The learner is guided to:
- Re-read the story "Dressing for the Occasion" silently - Act out how learners in the story would react when Mrs. Karani entered with visitors - Dramatize discussions about the new teachers' fashion styles - Identify and write down sentences in the story that help picture characters, places and events - Present identified sentences to classmates |
- Which words can bring out the five senses in a text?
- How can visualization help in understanding a text?
|
Smartminds English 142
Story text Role play props Charts Exercise books Digital devices Smartminds English 142-143 Dictionaries Reading texts Digital devices Internet resources |
Role plays
Dramatization
Oral presentations
Written exercises
Peer assessment
|
|
| 5 | 5 |
Grammar in Use
Reading |
Phrasal Verbs
Short Story: Characters |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Use phrasal verbs correctly in sentences - Match phrasal verbs with their corresponding meanings - Value the role of phrasal verbs in making conversations interesting |
The learner is guided to:
- Search for more examples of phrasal verbs formed from make, pass and look - List phrasal verbs and their meanings on a chart - Match words to form correct phrasal verbs - Hold conversations on modern fashion using phrasal verbs - Complete sentences using appropriate phrasal verbs - Create and play phrasal verb hunt games in groups |
- Why do we use phrasal verbs in our communication?
- How do phrasal verbs enhance our conversations?
|
Smartminds English 143-144
Flashcards Charts Sentence strips Games Digital devices Smartminds English 144 Short story collection Character trait charts Adjective lists Exercise books |
Matching exercises
Sentence completion
Oral conversations
Games
Group activities
|
|
| 6 | 1 |
Reading
Writing |
Short Story: Characters
The Writing Process |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Write paragraphs describing character traits - Compare and contrast different characters in a story - Relate characters in a story to people in real life |
The learner is guided to:
- Write paragraphs describing characters in the short story with supporting evidence - Exchange and review each other's paragraphs - Discuss which character they admire most or dislike in the story and why - Identify lessons learned from different characters - Relate characters in the short story to people they know in real life - Role-play characters' words and actions and record using digital devices |
- Which character in the story do you relate to most and why?
- How do characters in stories reflect real people?
|
Smartminds English 144-145
Short story text Role play props Digital recording devices Writing materials Exercise books Smartminds English 145-146 Sample dialogues Charts Reference materials Digital devices Internet resources |
Written paragraphs
Role plays
Oral presentations
Peer assessment
Video recordings
|
|
| 6 | 2 |
Writing
|
The Writing Process
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Apply the stages of the writing process in writing a dialogue - Edit and revise written work for improved quality - Value the importance of the writing process |
The learner is guided to:
- Select a topic on modern fashion for dialogue writing - Research and discuss ideas on the selected topic - Follow the steps of the writing process to write a dialogue - Exchange dialogues with partners for correction of errors - Display final dialogues in classroom for evaluation by teacher and other learners |
- Why is the writing process important in writing?
- How can the writing process improve the quality of our writing?
|
Smartminds English 146-147
Writing process chart Sample dialogues Exercise books Display materials Digital devices |
Written dialogues
Peer assessment
Display of work
Observation
Teacher evaluation
|
|
| 6 | 3 |
Listening and Speaking
|
Extensive Listening: Poems
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify the message in poems on consumer protection - Explain consumer rights presented in poems - Appreciate the role of poems in addressing consumer issues |
The learner is guided to:
- Read the poem "Consumers have rights" in groups - Identify the message in the poem - Discuss the consumer rights mentioned in the poem - Describe how different consumer rights were violated in the poem - Share personal experiences of poor treatment as customers - Identify and explain the meaning of difficult words in the poem |
- What messages about consumer rights are conveyed in poems?
- How can poems help raise awareness about consumer protection?
|
Smartminds English 148-149
Poems Charts Digital devices Audio recordings Video clips |
Oral discussions
Group discussions
Question and answer
Vocabulary work
Peer assessment
|
|
| 6 | 4 |
CONSUMER PROTECTION
Listening and Speaking Reading |
Extensive Listening: Poems
Intensive Reading: Comprehension Strategies |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Analyze performance techniques in poetry presentations - Perform poems on consumer protection with appropriate expressions - Value the role of poems in raising awareness about consumer rights |
The learner is guided to:
- Watch a performance of a poem on consumer protection from a digital device - Discuss the message in the poem - Identify verbal and non-verbal aspects that made the performance interesting - Search for a poem on consumer protection from reference materials - Learn and practice performing the poem with appropriate expression and gestures - Record the performance using an available digital device - Share the recording for feedback |
- How can we make poetry performances effective?
- Why is it important to use appropriate expressions when reciting poems?
|
Smartminds English 149
Digital devices Poetry books Internet resources Recording equipment Performance space Smartminds English 149-151 Passage text Pictures Dictionaries Exercise books Digital devices |
Performance assessment
Observation
Video recordings
Peer feedback
Group presentations
|
|
| 6 | 5 |
Reading
Grammar in Use |
Intensive Reading: Comprehension Strategies
Word Classes: Compound Sentences |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify the main ideas in each paragraph of a text - Summarize key points from a passage - Create mental images from a written text |
The learner is guided to:
- Identify the main idea in each paragraph of the story "Consumer beware" using a summary chart - Write a paragraph summarizing the story using points from the summary chart - Read the summary to group members for feedback - Identify sentences that help to picture characters, places and events in the story - Role-play events and characters in the passage - Search for a text on consumer protection and summarize it in one paragraph |
- How can a good summary be written?
- Why is it important to identify the main ideas in a text?
|
Smartminds English 152
Summary charts Passage text Exercise books Reference materials Digital devices Smartminds English 152-153 Charts Sentence strips Digital devices Internet resources |
Written summaries
Role plays
Oral presentations
Peer assessment
Group work
|
|
| 7 | 1 |
Grammar in Use
Reading |
Word Classes: Compound Sentences
Short Story: Style |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Join simple sentences to form compound sentences - Use coordinating conjunctions correctly in sentences - Value the importance of compound sentences in communication |
The learner is guided to:
- Join simple sentences using given coordinating conjunctions - Form sentences from a substitution table using coordinating conjunctions - Play word games with coordinating conjunctions - Create a poster on consumer rights using compound sentences - Display the poster on the school notice board |
- When do we use compound sentences in our communication?
- How do compound sentences make our writing more effective?
|
Smartminds English 153
Sentence strips Conjunction cards Poster materials Exercise books Digital devices Smartminds English 154 Short story text Charts Reference materials |
Written exercises
Language games
Poster making
Peer assessment
Sentence construction
|
|
| 7 | 2 |
Reading
Writing |
Short Story: Style
Creative Narrative Composition: Idioms |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Analyze the use of personification and flashback in a short story - Dramatize sections of a story with personification and flashback - Value stylistic devices in enhancing storytelling |
The learner is guided to:
- Read a selected short story from a collection - Take turns to narrate the sequence of events in the story - Identify and discuss examples of personification and flashback in the story - Make notes on how personification and flashback are used in the story - Dramatize the story focusing on parts with personification and flashback - Search for more information on personification and flashback - Present findings on a chart |
- How do personification and flashback enhance a story?
- Why do writers use stylistic devices?
|
Smartminds English 155
Short story collection Charts Role play props Reference materials Digital devices Smartminds English 156 Idiom cards Digital devices Internet resources Exercise books |
Dramatization
Oral presentations
Written notes
Chart presentations
Group performances
|
|
| 7 | 3 |
Writing
|
Creative Narrative Composition: Idioms
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Use idioms correctly in creative writing - Write a narrative composition using idioms - Value the use of idioms in enhancing creative writing |
The learner is guided to:
- Write an interesting and creative composition with a given ending, incorporating idioms learned - Exchange compositions with peers for review - Suggest areas of improvement in each other's work - Make corrections based on peers' suggestions - Keep final compositions in personal portfolios |
- What makes a story outstanding?
- How can we improve our writing skills?
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Smartminds English 156-157
Writing materials Idiom reference list Exercise books Portfolios Digital devices |
Written compositions
Peer review
Portfolio assessment
Observation
Self-assessment
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| 7 | 4 |
SPORTS: OLYMPICS
Listening and Speaking Listening and Speaking |
Pronunciation and Intonation
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify words with silent consonant letters - Pronounce words with silent consonant letters correctly - Appreciate the importance of correct pronunciation in communication |
The learner is guided to:
- Say words with silent consonant letters correctly - Identify the silent letters in each word pronounced - Search for words with silent consonants r, h, k, g, p, t and b - Listen for the correct pronunciation of words from online dictionaries - Underline silent letters in words - Take turns to read aloud words with silent consonants - Identify words with silent consonants in given sentences |
- What are some words with silent letters?
- Why do some letters in English words remain silent?
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Smartminds English 158-159
Word lists Online dictionaries Digital devices Charts Recording devices Smartminds English 160-161 Word puzzles Sentence cards Poem texts Recording equipment |
Oral drills
Pronunciation exercises
Word identification
Peer assessment
Recording analysis
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| 7 | 5 |
Reading
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Study Skills: Note Making and Summary Writing
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify main and supporting points in a text - Make notes from a reading text - Appreciate the importance of note making in learning |
The learner is guided to:
- Study a mind map on the Olympics - Identify main and supporting points from the mind map - Discuss the importance of making notes when reading - Follow steps for effective note making (reading carefully, writing headings, identifying main points) - Use abbreviations, symbols and short forms in note making - Draw a mind map and recreate notes on the Olympics - Write a paragraph using the notes from the mind map |
- How do we determine what to include in our notes during note making?
- What is the importance of note making?
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Smartminds English 162-164
Note-making charts Mind maps Exercise books Digital devices Reference materials Smartminds English 164-165 Summary writing guides Sample summaries Passage texts Digital devices |
Note-making exercises
Mind map creation
Written paragraphs
Oral presentations
Peer assessment
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| 8 | 1 |
Grammar in Use
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Sentences: Active and Passive Voice
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify the subject, verb and object in sentences - Distinguish between active and passive voice sentences - Appreciate the usage of active and passive voice in communication |
The learner is guided to:
- Study examples of sentences in active and passive voice - Identify subject, verb and object in each sentence - Read a passage on the Olympics and identify sentences in active and passive voice - Categorize sentences as active or passive - Explain how to change sentences from active to passive voice and vice versa - Identify active and passive voice sentences from a list |
- Why should one use a variety of sentences?
- How can one tell the doer and the receiver of an action in a sentence?
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Smartminds English 165-166
Sentence strips Passage texts Charts Exercise books Digital devices |
Written exercises
Sentence identification
Categorization tasks
Oral discussions
Peer assessment
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| 8 | 2 |
Grammar in Use
Reading |
Sentences: Active and Passive Voice
Extensive Reading: Short Story |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Transform sentences from active to passive voice and vice versa - Use active and passive voice correctly in writing - Value the importance of sentence variety in communication |
The learner is guided to:
- Change active voice sentences to passive voice and vice versa - Play the broken telephone game using active and passive voice sentences - Search for newspaper or magazine articles on the Olympics - Identify active and passive voice sentences in the articles - Present identified sentences in class - Create sentences in both active and passive voice related to the Olympics |
- When is it appropriate to use active voice?
- When is it appropriate to use passive voice?
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Smartminds English 167
Newspaper articles Magazine articles Exercise books Sentence strips Digital devices Smartminds English 168 Short story collections Charts Digital devices Reference materials |
Written exercises
Language games
Sentence transformation
Group activities
Peer assessment
|
|
| 8 | 3 |
Reading
Writing |
Extensive Reading: Short Story
Creative Writing: Descriptive Writing |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Make connections between story events and real life experiences - Dramatize sections of a story - Appreciate the value of short stories in reflecting social issues |
The learner is guided to:
- Relate characters, events and ideas in the story to people and situations in real life - Discuss lessons learned from the story - Apply lessons from the story to real life situations - Dramatize sections of the short story that reflect real life situations - Record dramatizations using digital devices - Play recordings for classmates to give feedback |
- Where does a writer get what to write about?
- How are stories related to what happens in real life?
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Smartminds English 168
Short story text Role play props Digital recording devices Drama space Exercise books Smartminds English 168-169 Descriptive passages Word banks Reference materials Digital devices Internet resources |
Dramatizations
Video recordings
Oral discussions
Peer feedback
Group performances
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| 8 | 4 |
Writing
|
Creative Writing: Descriptive Writing
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Describe events, people and places with appropriate detail - Write a descriptive composition on a sporting event - Appreciate the importance of descriptive writing in communication |
The learner is guided to:
- Watch a video of Kenyan athletes participating in the Olympics - Take turns to describe the event, people and place in the video - Write a descriptive composition on the video watched - Share compositions with classmates for review - Make corrections based on feedback - Publish compositions on posters or school website - Participate in an interclass descriptive writing competition |
- How can you make your description vivid and interesting?
- Why is descriptive writing important?
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Smartminds English 170
Video clips Writing materials Digital devices Competition guidelines Display materials |
Written compositions
Oral descriptions
Peer review
Competition participation
Publication of work
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| 8 | 5 |
TOURIST ATTRACTION SITES: AFRICA
Listening and Speaking Listening and Speaking |
Oral Reports: Events
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Explain the elements of an oral report - Present information about an event clearly and logically - Appreciate the role of oral reports in communication |
The learner is guided to:
- Study a picture of a student giving an oral report - Give an oral report about a trip to a tourist attraction site - Discuss why people present oral reports - Identify events outside the classroom that can be reported about - Search online for videos of people giving oral reports - Analyze the steps taken in the presentation of oral reports - Identify verbal and non-verbal aspects that make presentations interesting |
- How can you make your presentation convincing?
- Why do we give oral reports?
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Smartminds English 171
Digital devices Pictures Video clips Internet resources Presentation guidelines Smartminds English 172 Flashcards Reference materials Digital recording devices |
Oral presentations
Observation
Video analysis
Group discussions
Peer assessment
|
|
| 9 | 1 |
Reading
|
Reading Fluency
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Outline reading fluency aspects and strategies - Read texts accurately, with expression and at the right speed - Value the importance of reading fluency |
The learner is guided to:
- Listen to the teacher reading a passage aloud - Discuss how the teacher read the passage - Brainstorm ways to become a fluent reader - Identify reading fluency strategies such as previewing, skimming and scanning - Search for a choral verse on tourist attraction sites in Africa - Familiarize with the choral verse through previewing, skimming and scanning - Take turns to read the choral verse aloud, ignoring unknown words - Rate each other's fluency using a rating scale |
- What emotions or feelings can we display when reading a text?
- Why should we read a text at the right speed?
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Smartminds English 172-173
Reading passages Choral verses Rating scales Digital devices Poetry books Smartminds English 174 Poem texts News articles Exercise books Assembly platform |
Reading aloud
Fluency rating
Peer assessment
Observation
Oral presentations
|
|
| 9 | 2 |
Grammar in Use
|
Types of Sentences: Interrogative Sentences
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify different types of interrogative sentences - Ask different types of questions correctly - Appreciate the importance of interrogative sentences in communication |
The learner is guided to:
- Read interrogative sentences and take turns to answer them - Study the three types of interrogative sentences: Yes/No questions, WH-questions, and alternative/choice questions - Search for a text on tourist attraction sites in Africa - Identify interrogative sentences used in the text - Construct different types of interrogative sentences beginning with given question words - Exchange work with a partner and correct any mistakes |
- How do we ask questions?
- How do we answer questions?
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Smartminds English 174-175
Sentence cards Question word cards Reading texts Exercise books Digital devices Smartminds English 176 Dialogue texts Sentence strips Charts Role play props |
Written exercises
Oral questioning
Sentence construction
Peer assessment
Group discussions
|
|
| 9 | 3 |
Reading
|
Poems
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify the subject matter in a poem - Explain the message conveyed in a poem - Value the role of poems in addressing societal issues |
The learner is guided to:
- Read the poem "Cruel humans!" - Identify the subject matter of the poem - Identify the speaker in the poem - Discuss why the speaker calls humans 'cruel' - Describe the relationship between animals and humans in the poem - Discuss consequences of destroying national parks and game reserves according to the poem - Identify lessons learned from the poem - Find the meaning of difficult words in the poem |
- What is the main message of the poem?
- How does the poem make you feel about conservation?
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Smartminds English 177-178
Poem text Dictionaries Charts Exercise books Digital devices Smartminds English 178 Poetry books Internet resources Performance space |
Oral discussions
Written answers
Chart presentations
Vocabulary work
Group discussions
|
|
| 9 | 4 |
Writing
|
Functional Writing: Personal Journals
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify the components of a personal journal - Explain the purpose of keeping a personal journal - Value the importance of recording personal experiences |
The learner is guided to:
- Discuss ways of recording personal experiences - Share reasons for keeping personal journals - Read sample journal entries and identify their components - Discuss key points to remember when writing journal entries - Search for samples of personal journals from reference materials - Discuss the content and format of personal journals in pairs |
- Why do we write journals?
- What would you like to remember about an experience?
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Smartminds English 179-180
Sample journals Reference books Digital devices Internet resources Exercise books |
Oral discussions
Journal analysis
Written exercises
Pair work
Observation
|
|
| 9 | 5 |
Writing
|
Functional Writing: Personal Journals
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Create a personal journal entry about a visit to a national park - Edit and revise journal entries for improved quality - Appreciate the role of journal writing in recording experiences |
The learner is guided to:
- Discuss experiences at a national park in groups - Record thoughts and feelings about experiences during the trip - Use a physical or online journal to document experiences - Re-read journal entries and add more thoughts - Review each other's work in pairs and give feedback - Make corrections and publish journal entries online or through posters - Start keeping regular journal entries about interesting events in school or at home |
- How can journal writing help us remember our experiences?
- What makes a good journal entry?
|
Smartminds English 181
Physical journals Online journals Digital devices Publishing platforms Exercise books |
Journal entries
Peer review
Published journals
Oral presentations
Self-assessment
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