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2 1
UNIT 15

READING
Improving One's Vocabulary & Using the Dictionary
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Apply multiple strategies for determining word meanings in context
-Use dictionary effectively for word exploration and verification
-Identify common prefixes and suffixes for vocabulary building
-Create and maintain personal vocabulary development systems
-Teaching context clue strategies (definition, restatement, contrast, comparison)
-Dictionary exploration with multiple-meaning words
-Analysis of word parts (prefixes, suffixes, roots)
-Vocabulary bank creation and maintenance practice
-Dictionaries for class use
-Context clue identification worksheets
-Prefix and suffix reference charts
-Vocabulary bank templates
KLB Secondary English Form 3, Pages 140-142
2 2
READING
Improving One's Vocabulary & Using the Dictionary
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Apply multiple strategies for determining word meanings in context
-Use dictionary effectively for word exploration and verification
-Identify common prefixes and suffixes for vocabulary building
-Create and maintain personal vocabulary development systems
-Teaching context clue strategies (definition, restatement, contrast, comparison)
-Dictionary exploration with multiple-meaning words
-Analysis of word parts (prefixes, suffixes, roots)
-Vocabulary bank creation and maintenance practice
-Dictionaries for class use
-Context clue identification worksheets
-Prefix and suffix reference charts
-Vocabulary bank templates
KLB Secondary English Form 3, Pages 140-142
2 3
GRAMMAR
Prepositional Phrases
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Identify prepositional phrases and their components
-Distinguish between prepositional phrases functioning as adjectives and adverbs
-Apply prepositional phrases to answer specific questions (where, when, how)
-Use prepositional phrases effectively to enhance sentence structure
-Teaching prepositional phrase identification and structure
-Practice distinguishing adjectival and adverbial functions
-Exercises identifying questions answered by prepositional phrases
-Sentence construction and enhancement using prepositional phrases
-Prepositional phrase identification charts
-Function analysis worksheets
-Sentence building exercises
-Grammar reference materials
KLB Secondary English Form 3, Pages 145-147
2 4
GRAMMAR
Prepositional Phrases
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Identify prepositional phrases and their components
-Distinguish between prepositional phrases functioning as adjectives and adverbs
-Apply prepositional phrases to answer specific questions (where, when, how)
-Use prepositional phrases effectively to enhance sentence structure
-Teaching prepositional phrase identification and structure
-Practice distinguishing adjectival and adverbial functions
-Exercises identifying questions answered by prepositional phrases
-Sentence construction and enhancement using prepositional phrases
-Prepositional phrase identification charts
-Function analysis worksheets
-Sentence building exercises
-Grammar reference materials
KLB Secondary English Form 3, Pages 145-147
2 5
WRITING
Writing Argumentative Essays
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Identify essential components of argumentative essay structure
-Apply strategies for developing convincing arguments with evidence
-Use appropriate language and tone for persuasive writing
-Demonstrate consideration of opposing viewpoints in arguments
-Teaching argumentative essay structure (introduction, body, conclusion)
-Practice developing arguments with facts, figures, and examples
-Analysis of effective argumentative techniques
-Writing practice on topics like hard work and wealth, Kiswahili learning
-Argumentative essay templates
-Evidence collection worksheets
-Sample argumentative essays
-Topic assignment cards
KLB Secondary English Form 3, Pages 147-148
2 6
WRITING
Writing Argumentative Essays
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Identify essential components of argumentative essay structure
-Apply strategies for developing convincing arguments with evidence
-Use appropriate language and tone for persuasive writing
-Demonstrate consideration of opposing viewpoints in arguments
-Teaching argumentative essay structure (introduction, body, conclusion)
-Practice developing arguments with facts, figures, and examples
-Analysis of effective argumentative techniques
-Writing practice on topics like hard work and wealth, Kiswahili learning
-Argumentative essay templates
-Evidence collection worksheets
-Sample argumentative essays
-Topic assignment cards
KLB Secondary English Form 3, Pages 147-148
2 7
Intensive Reading
A SILENT SONG AND OTHER STORIES
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Read the text

Discuss the background of the story

Discuss the character traits, themes and style in the story

Write notes based on the story
Discussion
Oral presentations
Role playing
Sample context and essay questions
A SILENT SONG AND OTHER STORIES
2 8
UNIT 16

GRAMMAR
Adjective Phrases
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Define adjective phrases and their structural components
-Identify single-word and multi-word adjective phrases in sentences
-Apply correct placement of adverbs of degree (very, too, so, enough)
-Use adjective phrases effectively in descriptive writing
-Warm-up activity describing people using detailed adjective phrases
-Systematic teaching of adjective phrase structure with examples
-Analysis of adverb placement before and after adjectives
-Practice exercises identifying and creating adjective phrases
-Letter rewriting exercise replacing adjective phrases with synonyms
-Pictures for description activity
-Grammar worksheets
-Word cards showing degree adverbs
-Sample letter for rewriting
-Chalkboard
KLB Secondary English Form 3, Pages 152-154
3 1
WRITING
Notification of Meetings
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Define the purpose and importance of formal meeting notifications
-Identify essential components of meeting notices (title, date, time, venue, agenda)
-Apply correct formal format for different types of meetings
-Create effective and clear meeting notifications with proper agenda items
-Analysis of sample meeting notification formats
-Teaching of formal notice structure and required components
-Comparison of internal and external meeting notice formats
-Guided practice using provided templates and examples
-Individual composition of meeting notification for school club election
-Sample meeting notices
-Meeting notification templates
-Writing materials
-Examples of AGM and regular meeting agendas
-Chalkboard
KLB Secondary English Form 3, Pages 154-155
3 2
Intensive Reading
A SILENT SONG AND OTHER STORIES
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Read the text

Discuss the background of the story

Discuss the character traits, themes and style in the story

Write notes based on the story
Discussion
Oral presentations
Role playing
Sample context and essay questions
A SILENT SONG AND OTHER STORIES
3 3
Intensive Reading
A SILENT SONG AND OTHER STORIES
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Read the text

Discuss the background of the story

Discuss the character traits, themes and style in the story

Write notes based on the story
Discussion
Oral presentations
Role playing
Sample context and essay questions
A SILENT SONG AND OTHER STORIES
3 4
UNIT 17

READING
Study Skills: Note-making in Preparation for Summary Writing
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Explain the purpose and process of effective note-making
-Apply systematic note-making techniques using bullets and numbering
-Identify main ideas and supporting details in complex texts
-Create organized notes for summary writing preparation
-Review of previous lesson through Q/A session
-Teaching of note-making strategies and formatting techniques
-Guided practice with "Ecological, Economic and Social Value of Forests" passage
-Exercise in converting notes to paragraph form using transitional words
-Sample texts for note-making
-Note-making templates
-Highlighters and markers
-Chalkboard
-Practice worksheets
KLB Secondary English Form 3, Pages 157-159
3 5
GRAMMAR
Conditional Clauses
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Define conditional clauses and their functions in communication
-Distinguish between real and unreal conditional situations
-Apply various conditional conjunctions (if, unless, provided that, as long as)
-Use appropriate tense forms in conditional constructions
-Role-play activity using conditional statements in campaign promises
-Systematic teaching of real vs unreal conditions with examples
-Practice exercises converting between different conditional forms
-Sentence completion activities using various conditional conjunctions
-Campaign scenario cards
-Grammar worksheets
-Conditional clause charts
-Exercise books
-Chalkboard
KLB Secondary English Form 3, Pages 161-163
3 6
WRITING
Writing a Creative Story
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Explain the essential elements of creative story writing
-Apply pre-writing planning techniques for character and plot development
-Create engaging conflicts and believable character interactions
-Demonstrate effective use of setting, point of view, and narrative structure
-Analysis of creative story elements and planning strategies
-Guided practice in character creation and conflict development
-Individual story planning using provided frameworks
-Writing practice on given titles with peer review sessions
-Story planning templates
-Character development sheets
-Sample creative stories
-Writing materials
-Peer review forms
KLB Secondary English Form 3, Pages 163-165
3 7
Intensive Reading
A SILENT SONG AND OTHER STORIES
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Read the text

Discuss the background of the story

Discuss the character traits, themes and style in the story

Write notes based on the story
Discussion
Oral presentations
Role playing
Sample context and essay questions
A SILENT SONG AND OTHER STORIES
3 8
UNIT 18

COMPREHENSION
The Technology of Iris Scans
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Analyze scientific and technological texts for main ideas
-Evaluate arguments about security technology and its limitations
-Examine the relationship between technology and privacy concerns
-Interpret technical vocabulary in context
-Pre-reading discussion on biometric technology and security measures
-Silent reading of "The Technology of Iris Scans" passage
-Analysis of John Daugman's perspective on iris scanning technology
-Group discussion on technology vs privacy debate
-Comprehension passage
-Technical vocabulary lists
-Question sheets
-Discussion guides
-Dictionary
KLB Secondary English Form 3, Pages 169-171
4 1
GRAMMAR
Adjectival Clauses
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Define adjectival clauses and their function as noun modifiers
-Identify relative pronouns and their appropriate usage
-Distinguish between essential and optional relative pronouns
-Apply adjectival clauses effectively in sentence construction
-Group identification of words modified by adjectival clauses
-Systematic teaching of relative pronouns (who, whose, which, that)
-Practice exercises joining sentences with relative pronouns
-Gap-filling activities using appropriate adjectival clauses
-Sentence analysis worksheets
-Relative pronoun charts
-Grammar exercise books
-Example sentences
-Chalkboard
KLB Secondary English Form 3, Pages 171-172
4 2
WRITING
The Agenda of a Meeting
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Explain the purpose and structure of formal meeting agendas
-Identify the three main parts of meeting proceedings
-Apply correct agenda formatting for different meeting types
-Create well-organized agendas following conventional patterns
-Discussion on meeting organization and agenda importance
-Analysis of sample agendas for regular and AGM meetings
-Teaching of preliminary, substantive, and AOB agenda sections
-Practice creating agenda for specified meeting scenarios
-Sample meeting agendas
-Agenda templates
-Meeting scenario cards
-Writing materials
-Format guidelines
KLB Secondary English Form 3, Pages 172-174
4 3
WRITING
The Agenda of a Meeting
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Explain the purpose and structure of formal meeting agendas
-Identify the three main parts of meeting proceedings
-Apply correct agenda formatting for different meeting types
-Create well-organized agendas following conventional patterns
-Discussion on meeting organization and agenda importance
-Analysis of sample agendas for regular and AGM meetings
-Teaching of preliminary, substantive, and AOB agenda sections
-Practice creating agenda for specified meeting scenarios
-Sample meeting agendas
-Agenda templates
-Meeting scenario cards
-Writing materials
-Format guidelines
KLB Secondary English Form 3, Pages 172-174
4 4
Intensive Reading
A SILENT SONG AND OTHER STORIES
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Read the text

Discuss the background of the story

Discuss the character traits, themes and style in the story

Write notes based on the story
Discussion
Oral presentations
Role playing
Sample context and essay questions
A SILENT SONG AND OTHER STORIES
4

Mid term exams

5 1
UNIT 19

LISTENING AND SPEAKING
Speeches: Using Your Voice Effectively
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Identify techniques for effective voice usage in public speaking
-Apply proper breathing, volume, and articulation in speech delivery
-Demonstrate appropriate pace, pitch, and tone variation
-Practice delivering speeches with confidence and clarity
-Tongue twister practice for articulation improvement
-Analysis of effective voice techniques and speech delivery principles
-Practice reading Mutesa's speech with voice variation and emphasis
-Peer evaluation of speech delivery effectiveness
-Tongue twisters
-Sample speeches
-Voice technique charts
-Audio examples (if available)
-Evaluation forms
KLB Secondary English Form 3, Pages 174-176
5 2
LISTENING AND SPEAKING
Speeches: Using Your Voice Effectively
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Identify techniques for effective voice usage in public speaking
-Apply proper breathing, volume, and articulation in speech delivery
-Demonstrate appropriate pace, pitch, and tone variation
-Practice delivering speeches with confidence and clarity
-Tongue twister practice for articulation improvement
-Analysis of effective voice techniques and speech delivery principles
-Practice reading Mutesa's speech with voice variation and emphasis
-Peer evaluation of speech delivery effectiveness
-Tongue twisters
-Sample speeches
-Voice technique charts
-Audio examples (if available)
-Evaluation forms
KLB Secondary English Form 3, Pages 174-176
5 3
READING
Study Skills: How to Write a Book Review
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Explain the purpose and structure of effective book reviews
-Identify essential components of book review format
-Apply critical evaluation techniques for literary analysis
-Create persuasive reviews that inform and recommend
-Analysis of book review components and target audience
-Study of sample book review for "The River and the Source"
-Discussion of introduction, body, and conclusion elements
-Practice writing review outline for familiar novel or play
-Sample book reviews
-Review writing templates
-Book evaluation criteria
-Writing guidelines
-Sample books
KLB Secondary English Form 3, Pages 176-177
5 4
READING
Study Skills: How to Write a Book Review
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Explain the purpose and structure of effective book reviews
-Identify essential components of book review format
-Apply critical evaluation techniques for literary analysis
-Create persuasive reviews that inform and recommend
-Analysis of book review components and target audience
-Study of sample book review for "The River and the Source"
-Discussion of introduction, body, and conclusion elements
-Practice writing review outline for familiar novel or play
-Sample book reviews
-Review writing templates
-Book evaluation criteria
-Writing guidelines
-Sample books
KLB Secondary English Form 3, Pages 176-177
5 5
GRAMMAR
Noun Clauses
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Define noun clauses and their functions in sentence structure
-Identify noun clauses as subjects and objects in sentences
-Apply appropriate introductory words (what, that, whoever, whatever)
-Use noun clauses effectively in complex sentence construction
-Conversational practice using noun clauses as subjects and objects
-Systematic teaching of noun clause structure and functions
-Analysis of introductory words and their specific uses
-Practice exercises identifying and creating noun clauses
-Conversation practice cards
-Grammar worksheets
-Noun clause examples
-Sentence construction exercises
-Chalkboard
KLB Secondary English Form 3, Pages 179-180
5 6
GRAMMAR
Noun Clauses
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Define noun clauses and their functions in sentence structure
-Identify noun clauses as subjects and objects in sentences
-Apply appropriate introductory words (what, that, whoever, whatever)
-Use noun clauses effectively in complex sentence construction
-Conversational practice using noun clauses as subjects and objects
-Systematic teaching of noun clause structure and functions
-Analysis of introductory words and their specific uses
-Practice exercises identifying and creating noun clauses
-Conversation practice cards
-Grammar worksheets
-Noun clause examples
-Sentence construction exercises
-Chalkboard
KLB Secondary English Form 3, Pages 179-180
5 7
WRITING
Writing Minutes
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Explain the purpose and legal importance of meeting minutes
-Identify essential components of formal minute structure
-Apply correct minute formatting and numbering systems
-Create accurate records of meeting proceedings and decisions
-Analysis of minute-taking purposes and legal significance
-Study of sample minutes structure and formatting conventions
-Practice using shorthand techniques for efficient recording
-Individual composition of minutes using provided agenda
-Sample meeting minutes
-Minute-taking templates
-Shorthand guides
-Meeting scenario descriptions
-Writing materials
KLB Secondary English Form 3, Pages 180-184
5 8
WRITING
Writing Minutes
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Explain the purpose and legal importance of meeting minutes
-Identify essential components of formal minute structure
-Apply correct minute formatting and numbering systems
-Create accurate records of meeting proceedings and decisions
-Analysis of minute-taking purposes and legal significance
-Study of sample minutes structure and formatting conventions
-Practice using shorthand techniques for efficient recording
-Individual composition of minutes using provided agenda
-Sample meeting minutes
-Minute-taking templates
-Shorthand guides
-Meeting scenario descriptions
-Writing materials
KLB Secondary English Form 3, Pages 180-184
6 1
Intensive Reading
A SILENT SONG AND OTHER STORIES
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Read the text

Discuss the background of the story

Discuss the character traits, themes and style in the story

Write notes based on the story
Discussion
Oral presentations
Role playing
Sample context and essay questions
A SILENT SONG AND OTHER STORIES
6 2
UNIT 20

LISTENING AND SPEAKING
Listening Actively and Delivering a Speech
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Demonstrate active listening techniques to enhance comprehension
-Apply effective speech delivery strategies including voice and body language
-Analyze famous speeches for rhetorical techniques and impact
-Practice delivering speeches with proper audience engagement
-Teaching of active listening principles and distraction avoidance
-Analysis of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech
-Practice in interpretive reading with voice effectiveness
-Group discussion on speech features and rhetorical devices
-"I Have a Dream" speech text
-Active listening guides
-Speech analysis worksheets
-Audio recordings (if available)
-Performance area
KLB Secondary English Form 3, Pages 184-188
6 3
LISTENING AND SPEAKING
Listening Actively and Delivering a Speech
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Demonstrate active listening techniques to enhance comprehension
-Apply effective speech delivery strategies including voice and body language
-Analyze famous speeches for rhetorical techniques and impact
-Practice delivering speeches with proper audience engagement
-Teaching of active listening principles and distraction avoidance
-Analysis of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech
-Practice in interpretive reading with voice effectiveness
-Group discussion on speech features and rhetorical devices
-"I Have a Dream" speech text
-Active listening guides
-Speech analysis worksheets
-Audio recordings (if available)
-Performance area
KLB Secondary English Form 3, Pages 184-188
6 4
LISTENING AND SPEAKING
Listening Actively and Delivering a Speech
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Demonstrate active listening techniques to enhance comprehension
-Apply effective speech delivery strategies including voice and body language
-Analyze famous speeches for rhetorical techniques and impact
-Practice delivering speeches with proper audience engagement
-Teaching of active listening principles and distraction avoidance
-Analysis of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech
-Practice in interpretive reading with voice effectiveness
-Group discussion on speech features and rhetorical devices
-"I Have a Dream" speech text
-Active listening guides
-Speech analysis worksheets
-Audio recordings (if available)
-Performance area
KLB Secondary English Form 3, Pages 184-188
6 5
GRAMMAR
Compound-Complex Sentences
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Define compound-complex sentences and their structural components
-Identify coordinating and subordinating conjunctions in complex structures
-Apply appropriate conjunction usage in sentence combination
-Create sophisticated sentences using multiple clause types
-Review of simple, compound, and complex sentence structures
-Analysis of compound-complex sentence examples and components
-Practice identifying coordinating and subordinating conjunctions
-Sentence construction exercises combining multiple clause types
-Sentence structure charts
-Grammar worksheets
-Conjunction reference guides
-Practice exercises
-Chalkboard
KLB Secondary English Form 3, Pages 191-193
6 6
GRAMMAR
Compound-Complex Sentences
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Define compound-complex sentences and their structural components
-Identify coordinating and subordinating conjunctions in complex structures
-Apply appropriate conjunction usage in sentence combination
-Create sophisticated sentences using multiple clause types
-Review of simple, compound, and complex sentence structures
-Analysis of compound-complex sentence examples and components
-Practice identifying coordinating and subordinating conjunctions
-Sentence construction exercises combining multiple clause types
-Sentence structure charts
-Grammar worksheets
-Conjunction reference guides
-Practice exercises
-Chalkboard
KLB Secondary English Form 3, Pages 191-193
6 7
WRITING
The Argumentative Essay
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Explain the structure and purpose of argumentative essay writing
-Apply persuasive techniques balancing emotional appeal and logical reasoning
-Organize arguments effectively from least to most important
-Create compelling conclusions that reinforce the central argument
-Group practice arguing controversial topics using persuasive techniques
-Analysis of argumentative essay structure (introduction, body, conclusion)
-Discussion of emotional vs logical appeals and their appropriate use
-Individual essay writing on provided proposition with peer review
-Controversial topic cards
-Argumentative essay samples
-Persuasion technique guides
-Essay planning templates
-Writing materials
KLB Secondary English Form 3, Pages 193-195
6 8
WRITING
The Argumentative Essay
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Explain the structure and purpose of argumentative essay writing
-Apply persuasive techniques balancing emotional appeal and logical reasoning
-Organize arguments effectively from least to most important
-Create compelling conclusions that reinforce the central argument
-Group practice arguing controversial topics using persuasive techniques
-Analysis of argumentative essay structure (introduction, body, conclusion)
-Discussion of emotional vs logical appeals and their appropriate use
-Individual essay writing on provided proposition with peer review
-Controversial topic cards
-Argumentative essay samples
-Persuasion technique guides
-Essay planning templates
-Writing materials
KLB Secondary English Form 3, Pages 193-195
7 1
Intensive Reading
A SILENT SONG AND OTHER STORIES
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Read the text

Discuss the background of the story

Discuss the character traits, themes and style in the story

Write notes based on the story
Discussion
Oral presentations
Role playing
Sample context and essay questions
A SILENT SONG AND OTHER STORIES
7 2
UNIT 21

LISTENING AND SPEAKING
Non-verbal Cues in Speaking
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Identify various non-verbal communication signals in listening and speaking
-Demonstrate effective listening posture and facial expressions
-Apply appropriate eye contact and body language in communication
-Evaluate the impact of non-verbal cues on message effectiveness
-Group discussion on scenarios involving poor listening behaviors
-Analysis of effective vs ineffective non-verbal listening cues
-Practice sessions demonstrating proper sitting position and attention signals
-Role-play exercises showing restlessness vs attentive listening behaviors
-Scenario cards for role-play
-Non-verbal cue charts
-Mirrors for self-observation
-Evaluation checklists
-Chalkboard
KLB Secondary English Form 3, Pages 195
7 3
GRAMMAR
Direct and Indirect Speech
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Define direct and indirect speech and their appropriate usage
-Apply correct punctuation rules for direct speech quotations
-Convert between direct and indirect speech using appropriate tense changes
-Use reporting verbs and time/place reference changes accurately
-Partner practice giving and reporting personal information
-Systematic teaching of direct speech punctuation and quotation marks
-Analysis of tense changes, pronoun shifts, and time reference modifications
-Practice exercises converting between direct and indirect speech forms
-Personal information practice cards
-Punctuation reference charts
-Grammar worksheets
-Conversion exercise sheets
-Chalkboard
KLB Secondary English Form 3, Pages 199-203
7 4
Intensive Reading
A SILENT SONG AND OTHER STORIES
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Read the text

Discuss the background of the story

Discuss the character traits, themes and style in the story

Write notes based on the story
Discussion
Oral presentations
Role playing
Sample context and essay questions
A SILENT SONG AND OTHER STORIES

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