MUSIC

Grammar in Use
Reading 2

Word Classes: Possessives
Intensive Reading: Monster Narratives

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

- identify possessives in texts
- use possessives in sentences
- acknowledge the importance of possessives for effective communication

The learner is guided to:
- read sentences and identify possessives
- underline possessives in paragraphs
- fill in blanks with appropriate possessives
- compose songs using possessives and articles

How can we show ownership in English?

KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 187
Reading passages
Word cards
Digital devices
Charts
KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 188
Monster narratives
Resource person
Reference materials

Written exercises Song composition Gap filling Peer assessment

Reading 2

Intensive Reading: Performance of Monster Narratives

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

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

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

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

KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 190
Digital recording devices
Performance space
Anthology templates
Resource person

Performance assessment Anthology compilation Character analysis Moral lesson identification

Writing

Functional Writing: Packing Lists
Functional Writing: Shopping Lists

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

- identify ways of grouping items in packing lists
- write a packing list for a specified event
- recognize the importance of preparing a packing list in everyday life

The learner is guided to:
- examine a sample packing list
- discuss ways of grouping items on a list
- create a packing list template
- write a packing list for a specific event

Why is it important to prepare a packing list?

KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 192
Sample packing lists
Digital devices
Templates
Reference materials
KLB Head Start English Grade 7 pg. 193
Sample shopping lists

Packing list assessment Template creation Item grouping exercises Peer review

PROFESSIONS

Listening and Speaking

Interviews

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

- Identify reasons for sitting an interview.
- Articulate points clearly and confidently during an oral interview.
- Respond confidently to questions during an interview.
- Appreciate the importance of interviews in getting school placement and scholarships.

The learner is guided to:
- Listen to audio clips on school placement and scholarship interviews.
- Discuss reasons for sitting interviews.
- Watch video clips on interviews.
- Role-play interviews in pairs or small groups.
- Record and share role-plays.

Why are interviews important?

KLB Top Scholar pg. 197
Digital devices
Audio clips
Video clips

Oral presentation Observation Peer assessment Role play

Reading I

Extensive Reading: Non-fiction Materials

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

- Select reading materials from digital or non-digital sources.
- Read grade appropriate non-fiction materials independently for lifelong learning.
- Recommend to peers suitable non-fiction materials to read.
- Appreciate the importance of reading for enjoyment.

The learner is guided to:
- Identify non-fiction material to read.
- Read texts on varied issues.
- Skim through texts for main ideas.
- Scan texts for specific information.
- Prepare and maintain a reading log.
- Recommend texts to peers.

Why should we read non-fiction materials?

KLB Top Scholar pg. 199
Library
Digital devices
Online texts
KLB Top Scholar pg. 201
Dictionary
Digital devices

Observation Oral questions Reading logs Assessment rubric

Grammar in Use

Word Classes: Adjectives Formed from Nouns
Word Classes: Adjectives Formed from Verbs

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

- Identify adjectives formed from nouns in texts.
- Form adjectives from nouns using appropriate suffixes.
- Appreciate the importance of proper use of adjectives in communication.

The learner is guided to:
- Search for information on adjective formation.
- Read texts and identify adjectives formed from nouns.
- Form adjectives from nouns using suffixes like -ly, -y, -al, -ish, -ous, -ic, -ful.
- Fill in blanks with correct adjective forms.
- Construct sentences using formed adjectives.

How are adjectives formed from nouns?

KLB Top Scholar pg. 203
Dictionary
Digital devices
KLB Top Scholar pg. 205
Digital devices
Charts

Written exercises Oral questions Sentence construction Peer assessment

Reading II

Intensive Reading: Dilemma Narratives

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

- Describe the characters in a given dilemma narrative.
- Recognise a closing formula as a feature of dilemma narratives.
- Analyse the characters in a dilemma narrative.
- Appreciate the importance of characters in dilemma narratives.

The learner is guided to:
- Read a dilemma narrative.
- Identify and describe the characters.
- Discuss the closing formula in dilemma narratives.
- Analyse character traits from actions and dialogue.
- Discuss what makes dilemma narratives interesting.

What are the qualities of a good narrator?

KLB Top Scholar pg. 207
Digital devices
Dilemma narratives

Character analysis Oral discussions Written responses Dramatization

Reading II
Writing

Intensive Reading: Dilemma Narratives
Spelling: Antonyms, Synonyms and Numbers

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

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

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

How can narratives contribute to decision making?

KLB Top Scholar pg. 209
Charts
Digital devices
KLB Top Scholar pg. 210
Dictionary

Oral presentation Dramatization Charts evaluation Written reflection

Writing

Spelling: Antonyms, Synonyms and Numbers

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

- Write numbers correctly in words.
- Use antonyms, synonyms, and numbers in words correctly in writing.
- Value the correct spelling of numbers in communication.

The learner is guided to:
- Write numbers in words.
- Identify numbers in sentences.
- Correct texts with wrong spellings.
- Write sentences using correctly spelled numbers.
- Create stories using antonyms, synonyms and numbers.
- Engage in spelling games such as crossword puzzles.

Why is it important to write numbers in words?

KLB Top Scholar pg. 213
Dictionary
Digital devices
Crossword puzzles

Spelling tests Written exercises Peer review Game performance

TRADITIONAL FASHION

Listening and Speaking
Listening and Speaking

Listening to Respond: Views or Opinions

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

- List ways of expressing views/opinions in different contexts.
- Use different expressions that indicate own views/opinions.
- Acknowledge the value of one's views as a lifelong skill in communication.

The learner is guided to:
- Listen to oral narratives and identify expressions of opinions.
- Role-play different characters expressing opinions.
- Search for information on expressing views.
- Identify phrases used to express opinions.
- Create charts with expressions of opinions.

Why is it important to express one's opinion?

KLB Top Scholar pg. 216
Audio recordings
Digital devices
Manila paper
KLB Top Scholar pg. 217
Charts with opinion expressions

Oral presentation Observation Role play Chart evaluation

Reading I

Intensive Reading: Comprehension

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

- Identify the main ideas in a text.
- Use contextual clues to infer the meaning of words in a text.
- Describe characters, ideas, or events in a text.
- Value reading for comprehension.

The learner is guided to:
- Read passages on traditional fashion.
- Identify keywords and main ideas.
- Infer meanings of words using contextual clues.
- Visualize scenes described in the text.
- Answer comprehension questions based on the passage.

How can we tell the meaning of words and phrases in a text?

KLB Top Scholar pg. 218
Digital devices
Reading texts

Written responses Oral questions Vocabulary tests Comprehension exercises

Reading I
Grammar in Use

Intensive Reading: Comprehension
Phrasal Verbs

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

- Summarize information from a short text.
- Role-play the characters and events in the text.
- Give an appropriate title to a story or passage.
- Appreciate the importance of reading comprehension in lifelong learning.

The learner is guided to:
- Read passages and summarize main points.
- Role-play characters and events.
- Create visual representations of the text.
- Suggest appropriate titles for untitled passages.
- Make connections between the text and real life.

What makes a text comprehensible?

KLB Top Scholar pg. 220
Reading texts
Digital devices
KLB Top Scholar pg. 221
Dictionary

Summary writing Role play Title creation Visual representations

Grammar in Use

Phrasal Verbs

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

- Use given phrasal verbs correctly in sentence construction.
- Construct sentences using phrasal verbs formed from put, come and give.
- Value the correct use of phrasal verbs in communication.

The learner is guided to:
- Create sentences using phrasal verbs.
- Search for more phrasal verbs online.
- Share sentences with peers for assessment.
- Create charts displaying phrasal verbs and meanings.
- Play language games using phrasal verbs.

How do phrasal verbs change the meaning of verbs?

KLB Top Scholar pg. 223
Dictionary
Digital devices
Charts

Sentence construction Oral presentation Peer assessment Chart evaluation

Reading II

Class Reader: Main Ideas

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

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

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

What would you consider when selecting a storybook to read?

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

Main idea identification Oral discussion Sequence charts Written summary

Writing

The Writing Process: Dialogues

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

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

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

What should we consider before writing a dialogue?

KLB Top Scholar pg. 228
Sample dialogues
Digital devices

Format identification Dramatization Gap-filling exercises Oral discussion

Writing
Listening and Speaking

The Writing Process: Dialogues
Listening Comprehension: Extensive Listening

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

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

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

How does the writing process improve dialogue writing?

KLB Top Scholar pg. 230
Writing materials
Sample dialogues
KLB Top Scholar pg. 232
Audio recordings
Digital devices

Dialogue writing Peer assessment Final dialogue evaluation Presentation

LAND TRAVEL

Listening and Speaking

Listening Comprehension: Extensive Listening

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

- Identify vocabulary used in songs on land travel.
- Construct sentences orally using vocabulary learnt.
- Acknowledge the importance of extensive listening in communication.

The learner is guided to:
- Identify vocabulary used in songs on land travel.
- Infer meanings of words from context.
- Construct sentences using the vocabulary.
- Sing choral songs on land travel.
- Discuss the importance of extensive listening.

Why is it important to listen to different types of songs?

KLB Top Scholar pg. 234
Audio recordings
Digital devices

Vocabulary usage Singing performance Sentence construction Peer assessment

Reading I

Intensive Reading: Comprehension Strategies

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

- Identify key ideas from a passage.
- Summarise key ideas from a passage.
- Create mental images from the events in a passage.
- Value the role of comprehension strategies in reading.

The learner is guided to:
- Read passages on land travel issues.
- Identify the main ideas in the passages.
- Discuss opinions about characters or ideas.
- Summarise key ideas through paraphrasing.
- Create mental images from descriptions.

What is the importance of reading a passage?

KLB Top Scholar pg. 233
Reading passages
Digital devices
KLB Top Scholar pg. 235

Summary writing Main idea identification Oral discussion Written responses

Grammar in Use

Sentences: Simple Sentences

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

- Identify simple sentences from varied texts.
- Explain the structure of simple sentences.
- Appreciate the role of simple sentences in communication.

The learner is guided to:
- Read texts and identify simple sentences.
- Listen to stories and write down simple sentences.
- Distinguish between simple and other sentence types.
- Identify subject and verb in simple sentences.
- Search for articles with simple sentences.

What is the role of sentences in a text?

KLB Top Scholar pg. 236
Lesson notes
Digital devices
Charts
KLB Top Scholar pg. 238
Mind maps
Substitution tables
Digital devices

Sentence identification Oral questions Written exercises Observation

Reading II

Oral Literature: Praise Songs

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

- Identify the purpose and occasions for which praise songs are performed.
- Discuss the relationship between the singer and the person being praised.
- Appreciate the purpose of praise songs in communication.

The learner is guided to:
- Listen to praise songs from various sources.
- Identify the purpose of praise songs.
- Discuss occasions when praise songs are performed.
- Analyze the relationship between singer and subject.
- Identify character traits revealed in praise songs.

Why do we sing?

KLB Top Scholar pg. 239
Audio recordings
Digital devices

Oral discussion Purpose identification Character analysis Written reflection

Reading II
Writing

Oral Literature: Praise Songs
Creative Writing: Narrative Composition

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

- Perform praise songs sung in their immediate environment.
- Collaborate with peers in performing praise songs.
- Value the cultural significance of praise songs.

The learner is guided to:
- Identify praise songs from their community.
- Practice singing praise songs.
- Perform praise songs to the class.
- Collaborate in group performances.
- Share experiences after performances.

What are the qualities of a good singer?

KLB Top Scholar pg. 240
Audio recordings
Digital devices
KLB Top Scholar pg. 241
Dictionary

Performance assessment Collaboration observation Peer evaluation Presentation skills

Writing

Creative Writing: Narrative Composition

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

- Create well-written narrative compositions using specified idioms.
- Apply the writing process in narrative composition.
- Value the role of planning in narrative writing.

The learner is guided to:
- Plan narrative compositions about journeys.
- Incorporate idioms in narratives.
- Write narratives following plans.
- Exchange compositions for peer review.
- Revise narratives based on feedback.

What is the importance of using idioms in communication?

KLB Top Scholar pg. 243
Writing materials
Sample narratives

Narrative writing Peer assessment Idiom usage evaluation Final composition

SPORTS-OUTDOOR GAMES

Listening and Speaking
Listening and Speaking

Pronunciation: Consonant Sounds
Pronunciation: Intonation

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

- Identify words with the sounds /v/, /f/, /n/ and /ŋ/ from a text.
- Pronounce words with the sounds /v/, /f/, /n/ and /ŋ/ in sentences.
- Appreciate the importance of correct pronunciation in oral communication.

The learner is guided to:
- Listen to audio clips with target sounds.
- Identify words with sounds /v/, /f/, /n/ and /ŋ/.
- Practice pronouncing words with target sounds.
- Sort words based on pronunciation.
- Recite poems or sing songs with target sounds.

Why should you pronounce words correctly?

KLB Top Scholar pg. 245
Audio recordings
Digital devices
KLB Top Scholar pg. 247

Pronunciation assessment Sound identification Recitation Peer evaluation

Reading I

Study Skills: Summarising

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

- Identify the main ideas in texts.
- Distinguish between main text and summary.
- Value the importance of summaries in learning.

The learner is guided to:
- Compare original texts with summaries.
- Discuss differences in length and presentation.
- Identify main ideas in passages.
- Brainstorm steps for summarizing.
- Read passages and select key points.

Why is it important to summarise information?

KLB Top Scholar pg. 248
Sample texts
Digital devices

Main idea identification Summary comparison Oral discussion Written responses

Reading I
Grammar in Use

Study Skills: Summarising
Sentences: Subject-verb Agreement

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

- Write a summary of ideas from varied texts.
- Apply summarizing techniques to different texts.
- Appreciate the importance of summarising in effective reading.

The learner is guided to:
- Make notes of main ideas from texts.
- Write summaries from notes.
- Edit summaries for clarity and conciseness.
- Share summaries for peer feedback.
- Discuss the purpose of summarizing.

What factors should one consider when summarising an event?

KLB Top Scholar pg. 250
Sample texts
Digital devices
KLB Top Scholar pg. 251
Charts
Digital devices
Sample texts

Summary writing Note-making assessment Peer evaluation Editing skills

Grammar in Use

Sentences: Subject-verb Agreement

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

- Construct sentences ensuring subject-verb agreement.
- Edit sentences for correct subject-verb agreement.
- Value the importance of correct grammar in communication.

The learner is guided to:
- Choose correct verb forms for given subjects.
- Construct sentences with proper agreement.
- Edit sentences with agreement errors.
- Create oral sentences about sports.
- Share sentences for peer assessment.

Why is it important to use the correct form of verbs with subjects?

KLB Top Scholar pg. 253
Charts
Digital devices

Sentence construction Editing exercises Oral presentation Peer assessment

Reading II

Class Reader: Features of Style

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

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

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

Why do we use stylistic devices in writing?

KLB Top Scholar pg. 255
Class reader
Charts
Digital devices
KLB Top Scholar pg. 257

Stylistic device identification Meaning explanation Chart creation Sentence construction

Writing

Creative Writing: Descriptive Writing

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

- Identify features of a person, thing, or place that can be described.
- Select appropriate descriptive words and phrases.
- Value the role of descriptive words in creative writing.

The learner is guided to:
- Identify things, people, and actions to describe.
- Compare informative and descriptive paragraphs.
- Search for descriptive words and expressions.
- Create descriptive phrases for sporting events.
- Identify descriptive language in sample texts.

What should we consider when describing something?

KLB Top Scholar pg. 259
Sample descriptive texts
Digital devices

Descriptive word identification Paragraph comparison Phrase creation Oral presentation

Writing
Listening and Speaking

Creative Writing: Descriptive Writing
Oral Reports: Events within the Classroom

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

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

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

What makes a description vivid and effective?

KLB Top Scholar pg. 262
Writing materials
Sample descriptions
KLB Top Scholar pg. 265
Sample reports
Digital devices

Descriptive writing Peer assessment Sensory detail usage Final composition evaluation

TOURIST ATTRACTION SITES IN KENYA

Listening and Speaking
Reading I

Oral Reports: Events within the Classroom
Reading Fluency

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

- Present an oral report on events that occur within the classroom.
- Use appropriate voice projection, tone variation and non-verbal cues.
- Value the importance of clear delivery in oral presentations.

The learner is guided to:
- Practice voice projection and tone variation.
- Use non-verbal cues appropriately.
- Present oral reports on classroom events.
- Record presentations for self-evaluation.
- Give and receive feedback on presentations.

What aspects make an oral presentation effective?

KLB Top Scholar pg. 267
Digital devices
Notes from previous lesson
KLB Top Scholar pg. 268
Reading passages
Audio recordings

Oral presentation Voice projection assessment Non-verbal communication Peer evaluation

Reading I

Reading Fluency

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

- Apply fluency strategies while reading.
- Read with accuracy, appropriate speed, and expression.
- Appreciate the role of reading fluency in communication.

The learner is guided to:
- Practice previewing and prediction.
- Apply skimming for main ideas.
- Use scanning for specific information.
- Read aloud with expression.
- Time their reading and assess progress.

Why is reading fluency important for comprehension?

KLB Top Scholar pg. 270
Reading passages
Digital devices
Timers

Timed reading Expression assessment Strategy application Peer feedback

Grammar in Use

Affirmative and Negative Sentences

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

- Differentiate between affirmative and negative sentences.
- Identify affirmative and negative sentences in texts.
- Value the expressive role of sentences in communication.

The learner is guided to:
- Compare affirmative and negative sentences.
- Identify affirmative and negative sentences in texts.
- Role-play dialogues with both sentence types.
- Group sentences into affirmative and negative.
- Discuss the difference in meaning between sentence types.

When do we use affirmative statements?

KLB Top Scholar pg. 272
Sample sentences
Digital devices
KLB Top Scholar pg. 274
Charts

Sentence identification Grouping exercises Role play assessment Oral discussion

Reading II

Poetry

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

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

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

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

KLB Top Scholar pg. 275
Poems
Digital devices

Poem recitation Subject matter identification Repetition recognition Stanza description

Reading II
Writing

Poetry
Functional Writing: Notices

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

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

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

What makes a poem interesting to read?

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

Idea analysis Mind map creation Dramatisation Real-life connection

Writing

Functional Writing: Posters

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

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

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

What makes a poster effective?

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

Notice creation Poster design Format application Peer assessment