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WK LSN STRAND SUB-STRAND LESSON LEARNING OUTCOMES LEARNING EXPERIENCES KEY INQUIRY QUESTIONS LEARNING RESOURCES ASSESSMENT METHODS REFLECTION
1 1
CONSUMER ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Listening and Speaking
Listening and Speaking
Listening Comprehension: Selective Listening
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Distinguish between specific and general information from a listening text. 
- Select specific information from a text. 
- Appreciate the value of listening skills in communication.
The learner is guided to: 
- Listen to an audio text on consumer roles and responsibilities and decide whether the information presented is specific or general. 
- Search online for audio recordings and attentively listen for specific information. 
- Role play a scene on roles and responsibilities of consumers to emphasize listening skills during communication. 
- Listen to a passage on consumer roles and responsibilities and answer questions posed by the speaker.
Why is it important to get the main points from an oral text?
Moran - Skills in English pg. 47 
Digital devices 
Audio recordings 
Teacher's Guide
Moran - Skills in English pg. 48 
Observation  Oral questions  Role play  Written responses
1 2
Reading
Grammar in Use
Grammar in Use
Reading
Reading
Intensive Reading
Verbs and Tense
Verbs and Tense
Intensive Reading: Short story
Intensive Reading: Short story
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Identify reading strategies for use on given texts. 
- Select main ideas and details from written texts. 
- Value reading for main ideas and details as a comprehension skill.
The learner is guided to: 
- Search online and watch appropriate video clips on selected reading strategies: reading for main ideas and reading for details. 
- Read and underline the main ideas and details in texts on consumer roles and responsibilities. 
- Review each other's work identifying main ideas and details. 
- Discuss with peers how one can practically use the selected reading strategies.
Why should one find the main idea from a text?
Moran - Skills in English pg. 49 
Digital devices 
Video clips 
Lesson notes
Moran - Skills in English pg. 50 
Reference materials 
Moran - Skills in English pg. 52 
Charts 
Moran - Skills in English pg. 53 
Flashcards
Moran - Skills in English pg. 55 
Reference books 
Moran - Skills in English pg. 56 
Character trait charts 
Lesson notes 
Digital devices
Observation  Written exercises  Peer assessment  Checklists
1 3
Writing
Listening and Speaking
Listening and Speaking
Reading
Paragraphing: Connectors of sequence
Pronunciation
Pronunciation
Study Skills: Reference materials
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Identify connectors of sequence from a given text. 
- Use connectors of sequence correctly in sentences. 
- Value the use of idea connectors for clarity in communication.
The learner is guided to: 
- Read a passage and note the function of words in red (connectors of sequence). 
- Copy the passage without the words in red and read it again to understand the function of connectors. 
- Search for other connectors of sequence from the Internet or in textbooks. 
- List the connectors found and use them to construct sentences in groups. 
- Rewrite a paragraph using connectors of sequence and note the difference in the new paragraph.
How can a good paragraph be developed?
Moran - Skills in English pg. 59 
Charts 
Digital devices 
Reference books
Moran - Skills in English pg. 60 
Manila paper 
Digital devices
Moran - Skills in English pg. 62 
Audio recordings 
Lesson notes
Moran - Skills in English pg. 64 
Text with marked stress 
Moran - Skills in English pg. 66 
Dictionary 
Thesaurus 
Encyclopedia 
Written exercises  Observation  Group work  Peer assessment
1 4
RELATIONSHIPS: PEERS

Reading
Grammar in Use
Grammar in Use
Reading
Reading
Study Skills: Reference materials
Word Classes: Adjectives
Word Classes: Adjectives
Intensive Reading: Short story
Intensive Reading: Short story
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Use reference materials to obtain information on varied subjects. 
- Find the spelling, pronunciation, and meaning of words using a dictionary. 
- Acknowledge the role of reference materials in lifelong learning.
The learner is guided to: 
- Use selected reference materials to find specific information about peer relationships. 
- Find the spelling, pronunciation, and meaning of selected words. 
- Find synonyms of words using a thesaurus. 
- Use an encyclopedia to search for more information about peer relationships. 
- Construct sentences using the words found in reference materials. 
- Create crossword puzzles using the antonyms and synonyms learned.
How can one use reference materials appropriately?
Moran - Skills in English pg. 67 
Dictionary 
Thesaurus 
Encyclopedia 
Digital devices 
Reference books
Moran - Skills in English pg. 69 
Charts 
Lesson notes 
Teacher's Guide
Moran - Skills in English pg. 70 
Crossword puzzles 
Lesson notes
Moran - Skills in English pg. 71 
Reference books 
Moran - Skills in English pg. 73 
Role-play scripts 
Crossword puzzles  Written exercises  Group presentations  Observation
2

WIDA FEP PROGRAM

3 1
Writing
Listening and Speaking
Listening and Speaking
Reading
Functional Writing: Apology Letters
Conversational Skills: Disagreeing Politely
Conversational Skills: Disagreeing Politely
Reading Fluency: Poem
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Explain the purpose of apology letters. 
- Identify the parts of a letter of apology. 
- Value the role of apology letters in communication.
The learner is guided to: 
- Listen to two conversations - one with an apology and one without. 
- Discuss what makes the two conversations different. 
- Answer questions about the apology: who is apologizing, to whom, and for what reason. 
- Search from the Internet for information on the parts of a letter of apology. 
- Identify the parts of a letter of apology in a given sample. 
- Search for sample letters of apology from various sources. 
- Read through a letter of apology and copy it in their exercise books. 
- List and label the parts of the letter.
Why do people write letters?
Moran - Skills in English pg. 74 
Sample letters 
Digital devices 
Audio recordings 
Lesson notes
Moran - Skills in English pg. 75 
Assessment guide 
Moran - Skills in English pg. 78 
Video recordings 
Pictures 
Moran - Skills in English pg. 79 
Dialogue scripts 
Moran - Skills in English pg. 80 
Reference books 
Lesson notes 
Dictionary
Written exercises  Observation  Group discussions  Oral presentations
3 2
REHABILITATION

Reading
Grammar in Use
Grammar in Use
Reading
Reading
Writing
Reading Fluency: Poem
Word Classes: Adverbs
Word Classes: Adverbs
Intensive Reading: Short story
Intensive Reading: Short story
Mechanics of Writing
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Read a text accurately, with expression and at the right speed. 
- Apply fluency strategies when reading a text. 
- Appreciate the value of fluency in reading to enhance understanding.
The learner is guided to: 
- Make a list of unfamiliar words in the text "Achieving fluency in reading" and reread the text ignoring them. 
- Complete a table with unfamiliar words, their definitions based on context, and dictionary definitions. 
- Practice pronouncing the unfamiliar words aloud. 
- Reread the entire text accurately, with expression, and at the right speed. 
- Discuss why readers read with expression. 
- Preview and then read the poem "Prevention is better." 
- Practice reading the poem accurately, with expression, and at the right speed. 
- Recite the poem aloud in class.
How can reading fluently improve understanding?
Moran - Skills in English pg. 82 
Digital devices 
Poem texts 
Dictionary 
Lesson notes
Moran - Skills in English pg. 84 
Video recordings 
Reference books 
Moran - Skills in English pg. 85 
Crossword puzzles 
Charts 
Reference books
Moran - Skills in English pg. 87 
Lesson notes 
Teacher's Guide
Moran - Skills in English pg. 88 
Graphic organizers 
Moran - Skills in English pg. 90 
Word lists 
Oral reading  Observation  Recitation  Peer assessment
3 3
Writing
Listening and Speaking
Listening and Speaking
Reading
Mechanics of Writing
Listening for Detail
Listening for Detail
Intensive Reading: Visuals
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Use prefixes and suffixes correctly in writing. 
- Make connections between spelling and meaning in suffixed and prefixed words. 
- Acknowledge the importance of correct spellings in writing.
The learner is guided to: 
- Read the passage "Things will get better" about rehabilitation. 
- List words with prefixes and suffixes from the passage. 
- Use a print or online dictionary to check if the spellings of the listed words are correct. 
- Correct any errors in the words found. 
- Use the words to write sentences. 
- Use prefixes and suffixes to write a paragraph about rehabilitation. 
- Rewrite passages correctly. 
- Search for more examples of words with prefixes, suffixes, and silent vowels. 
- Create a chart showing prefixes, suffixes, and their meanings.
How can you tell the meaning of a word using a prefix?
Moran - Skills in English pg. 92 
Dictionary 
Digital devices 
Reference books 
Lesson notes
Moran - Skills in English pg. 95
Audio recording on wildlife
Digital devices
Teacher's guide
Audio recording
Teacher's guide
Passage "A happy song"
Pictures of wildlife
Reference materials
Posters
Charts
Written paragraphs  Chart creation  Spelling tests  Peer assessment
3 4
NATURAL RESOURCES: WILDLIFE

Reading
Grammar in Use
Grammar in Use
Reading
Reading
Writing
Intensive Reading: Visuals
Word Classes: Pronouns
Word Classes: Pronouns
Intensive Reading: Short story
Intensive Reading: Short story
Composition Writing
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Make inferences of implied meaning from visuals
- Interpret visuals correctly for meaning
- Value the role of visuals in communicating information
The learner is guided to:
- Study information presented in optical illusions from print/electronic devices and discuss findings
- Make inferences of implied meaning from visuals
- Make connections between visuals and written texts
- Write a summary of what has been viewed in visuals depicting human-wildlife conflict
- Present a piece of written information on wildlife in form of a visual
How can one interpret a visual correctly?
Moran - Skills in English pg. 97
Digital devices
Visuals on wildlife
Charts
Posters
Teacher's guide
Moran - Skills in English pg. 101
Audio recording
Poem "When there is no one to help"
Moran - Skills in English pg. 102
Charts on pronouns
Substitution tables
Moran - Skills in English pg. 104
Short story "Touring the wild"
Reference materials
Moran - Skills in English pg. 106
PowerPoint presentation
Moran - Skills in English pg. 107
Sample dialogues
Visual analysis Written summaries Oral presentations Peer assessment Project work
4 1
Writing
Listening and Speaking
Listening and Speaking
Reading
Reading
Composition Writing
Listening and Responding: Oral Narratives - Myths
Listening and Responding: Oral Narratives - Myths
Intensive Reading: Poem
Intensive Reading: Poem
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Write a dialogue on a given topic
- Edit a dialogue for clarity, cohesion and coherence
- Value the role of the writing process in communication
The learner is guided to:
- Discuss ideas to include when writing a dialogue
- Write a rough draft of a dialogue about wildlife conservation
- Edit the dialogue to avoid repetition, correct spellings and punctuation
- Revise the dialogue by adding, rearranging, removing or replacing ideas, words, phrases and sentences
- Assess each other's dialogues using a provided checklist
- Share final work in class
Why is it important to follow the writing process?
Moran - Skills in English pg. 108
Sample dialogues
Digital devices
Assessment checklist
Reference materials
Moran - Skills in English pg. 111
Audio recordings
Video recordings
Myth "How Wechakhulia Hill was formed"
Moran - Skills in English pg. 112
Teacher's guide
Poem "Local tourists"
Reference materials
Charts
Moran - Skills in English pg. 115
Dictionary
Visual aids
Dialogue writing Peer assessment Self-assessment Editing exercises Oral presentations
4 2
TOURISM: DOMESTIC

Grammar in Use
Grammar in Use
Reading
Reading
Writing
Word Classes: Simple prepositions
Intensive Reading: Poetry
Intensive Reading: Poetry
Assessment of writing
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify prepositions of position, time and place correctly
- Use prepositions of position correctly in sentences
- Appreciate the role of prepositions of position in communication
The learner is guided to:
- Study pictures showing different positions of objects
- Answer questions about the position of objects in the pictures
- Identify the words used to provide information about time, position and place
- Identify prepositions in the paragraph "A week of touring"
- Find a text and identify prepositions of position, place and time
How do we show where somebody or something is?
Moran - Skills in English pg. 116
Pictures showing positions
Digital devices
Charts
Reference materials
Teacher's guide
Moran - Skills in English pg. 117
Newspapers
Magazines
Crossword puzzles
Moran - Skills in English pg. 118
Poem "We won't let you!"
Moran - Skills in English pg. 119
Poems "You lied to me" and "Trembling in magic"
Moran - Skills in English pg. 121
Sample composition "The visit of my life"
Assessment guidelines
Gap filling exercises Sentence construction Oral questions Written exercises Group discussions
4 3
Writing
Listening and Speaking
Listening and Speaking
Reading
Reading
Assessment of writing
Pronunciation: Sounds Vowels
Stressed and unstressed words
Extensive Reading: Grade appropriate fiction Materials - Characters
Extensive Reading: Grade appropriate fiction Materials - Characters
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Assess a composition written by self or peers and suggest corrections for errors
- Write a composition free of errors
- Appreciate the importance of feedback to improve a composition
The learner is guided to:
- Write a composition on the subject of domestic tourism
- Exchange compositions with other groups
- Read through the other group's composition and identify errors
- Suggest corrections to be made
- Assess the composition written in the previous activity
- Correct the errors identified
- Write the final draft after making necessary corrections
- Type the composition on a digital device and display it on the classroom gallery wall or noticeboard
- Conduct a gallery walk to view compositions by other groups
How can one improve their writing skills?
Moran - Skills in English pg. 122
Digital devices
Sample compositions
Assessment guidelines
Teacher's guide
Moran - Skills in English pg. 124
Audio recordings
Charts
Word lists
Moran - Skills in English pg. 125
Poem "If I knew"
Charts with stressed and unstressed words
Moran - Skills in English pg. 127
Passage "African heroes and heroines"
Reference materials
Character trait charts
Moran - Skills in English pg. 129
Dictionaries
Composition writing Error identification Peer assessment Self-assessment Editing exercises
4 4
HEROES AND HEROINES: AFRICA

Grammar in Use
Grammar in Use
Reading
Reading
Writing
Word Classes: Conjunctions
Intensive Reading: Similes and metaphors
Intensive Reading: Similes and metaphors
Creative Writing: Narrative Compositions
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify the listed conjunctions from a group of words
- Use the conjunctions because, that, when, if, unless, and since correctly in sentences
- Value the correct use of conjunctions in communication
The learner is guided to:
- Discuss how one can join two or more sentences
- Identify the words used to refer to words that can join ideas or sentences
- Read the passage about African heroes and heroines
- Copy the text and identify and underline the conjunctions in the text
- Recite the poem "If you knew" and identify the conjunctions used
- Listen to a song played by the teacher and identify the conjunctions used
Why should we join sentences correctly? Why do we use conjunctions?
Moran - Skills in English pg. 130
Passage about African heroes
Poem "If you knew"
Songs
Digital devices
Charts
Teacher's guide
Moran - Skills in English pg. 132
Reference materials
Crossword puzzles
Moran - Skills in English pg. 133
Short story "Finding a hero"
Dictionaries
Moran - Skills in English pg. 134
Charts with similes and metaphors
Moran - Skills in English pg. 136
Story "Beyond achievements"
Planning templates
Conjunction identification Sentence construction Oral presentations Written exercises Group discussions
5 1
Writing
Listening and Speaking
Listening and Speaking
Reading
Reading
Creative Writing: Narrative Compositions
Oral Presentations
Oral Presentations
Study Skills: Note Making
Study Skills: Note Making
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Create a narrative composition using revealing details
- Revise and edit a narrative composition for clarity and correctness
- Appreciate the value of quality narrative compositions
The learner is guided to:
- Answer questions as they plan to write a story about an event or experience that has affected them greatly
- Search for information on the parts of a narrative composition and present findings
- Identify the parts of a narrative composition in a provided text
- Use prewriting techniques to plan a narrative composition about one of their most memorable experiences
- Write a narrative composition of 240-280 words using revealing details
- Review each other's work using a provided checklist
- Revise and correct any mistakes
- Display final composition on a poster or share using social media
Which event excited you or made you sad recently? How can a good narrative be written?
Moran - Skills in English pg. 138
Digital devices
Posters
Assessment checklists
Reference materials
Teacher's guide
Moran - Skills in English pg. 140
Audio recordings
Sample speeches
Moran - Skills in English pg. 141
Moran - Skills in English pg. 142
Text "Creative careers"
Note making templates
Moran - Skills in English pg. 144
Note taking templates
Narrative composition writing Peer assessment Self-assessment Editing exercises Oral presentations
5 2
ART

Grammar in Use
Grammar in Use
Reading
Reading
Writing
Word Classes: Determiners
Word Classes: Quantifiers
Intensive Reading: Short story
Intensive Reading: Short story
Functional Writing: Thank you notes and Congratulatory notes
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify demonstratives in a given text
- Use demonstratives in sentences for clarity of communication
- Value the role of demonstratives in communication
The learner is guided to:
- Study pictures showing learners identifying items
- Identify the use of words in red (demonstratives)
- Discuss when such words are used
- Study a table showing demonstratives for singular and plural, near and far
- Use demonstratives to identify items correctly
- Read text "Talented Brothers" and fill in blank spaces with correct answers from the passage
Why do we use demonstratives? When do we use demonstratives?
Moran - Skills in English pg. 146
Pictures showing demonstrative use
Text "Talented Brothers"
Charts with demonstratives
Digital devices
Teacher's guide
Moran - Skills in English pg. 148
Text "Art in my life"
Charts with quantifiers
Real objects for demonstration
Moran - Skills in English pg. 151
Story "Loiyangalani Art Exhibition"
Event sequence charts
Reference materials
Moran - Skills in English pg. 152
Setting analysis charts
Moran - Skills in English pg. 154
Sample thank you notes
Note templates
Demonstrative identification Sentence construction Gap filling exercises Written exercises Group discussions
5 3
Writing
Listening and Speaking
Listening and Speaking
Reading
Reading
Grammar in Use
Functional Writing: Thank you notes and Congratulatory notes
Conversational Skills: interviews
Conversational Skills: interviews
Extensive Reading: Non-fiction
Extensive Reading: Non-fiction
Word Classes: Adverbs
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Write a congratulatory note correctly
- Critique thank you notes and congratulatory notes for correctness and relevance
- Value the importance of expressing appreciation in writing
The learner is guided to:
- Discuss situations in which a thank you note is written
- Write a thank you note using the correct format
- Discuss the importance of appreciating someone or something done for you
- Discuss situations in which a congratulatory note is used
- Write a congratulatory note to a peer who has achieved something good
- Display notes on classroom wall
- Conduct a gallery walk to read displayed notes
- Give feedback on notes using provided criteria
Why should one write how they feel about something?
Moran - Skills in English pg. 155
Note writing templates
Assessment criteria
Posters for display
Digital devices
Teacher's guide
Moran - Skills in English pg. 157
Recorded interviews
Reference materials
Radio/television interviews
Moran - Skills in English pg. 158
Sample interviews
Interview question lists
Text "Choosing a career"
Non-fiction texts
Moran - Skills in English pg. 159
Dictionaries
Moran - Skills in English pg. 161
Newspapers
Magazines
Note writing Peer assessment Gallery walk Written exercises Group discussions
5 4
CHOOSING A CAREER

Grammar in Use
Reading
Reading
Writing
Writing
Word Classes: Adverbs
Intensive Reading: Lessons Learnt
Intensive Reading: Lessons Learnt
Mechanics of Writing: Prefixes and Suffixes
Mechanics of Writing: Prefixes and Suffixes
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Use adverbs formed from adjectives in sentences
- Select the correct form of adverbs in sentences
- Value the correct usage of adverbs in communication
The learner is guided to:
- Read a passage and identify adverbs used
- Select adverbs formed from adjectives from the list
- Read texts about careers and select adverbs formed from adjectives
- Complete a table by forming adverbs from given adjectives
- Use formed adverbs to construct sentences on choosing a career
- Make a list of adverbs formed from adjectives and display on posters or charts
- Fill in gaps in sentences using adverbs formed from given adjectives
- Choose correct adverbs from pairs in sentences
- Compile a list of instructions for hotel workers using adverbs formed from adjectives
How can we improve our use of adverbs in daily communication?
Moran - Skills in English pg. 162
Digital devices
Posters and charts
Reference materials
Gap filling exercises
Teacher's guide
Moran - Skills in English pg. 164
Short story "A career talk"
Lesson analysis charts
Moran - Skills in English pg. 165
Recorded stories
Moran - Skills in English pg. 167
Texts with prefixes and suffixes
Word lists
Moran - Skills in English pg. 168
Dictated words list
Adverb formation exercises Sentence construction Gap filling exercises Written exercises Group discussions
6 1
MODERN FASHION

Listening and Speaking
Listening and Speaking
Reading
Reading
Grammar in Use
Listening to Respond: Attitude
Intensive Reading: Comprehension Strategies
Intensive Reading: Comprehension Strategies
Phrasal Verbs
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain the message in a given song
- Use appropriate words and expressions to express their attitude towards a given song
- Appreciate how choice of words affects the reader
The learner is guided to:
- Listen to different songs from a digital device or non-electronic sources and describe the messages in them
- Collaborate with peers to perform the songs and bring out relevant emotions
- Discuss issues highlighted in the songs with those of their peers
- Use words and expressions to describe their feelings about various issues in the songs including modern fashion
What messages are found in songs?
Moran - Skills in English pg. 170
Digital devices
Audio recordings of songs
Teacher's Guide
Song lyrics
Audio recordings
Charts
Digital devices
Moran - Skills in English pg. 171
Pictures
Manila papers
Moran - Skills in English pg. 172
Dictionary
Charts
Moran - Skills in English pg. 174
Observation Oral questions Peer assessment Checklists
6 2
Grammar in Use
Reading
Reading
Writing
Writing
Phrasal Verbs
Short Story: Characters
Short Story: Characters
The Writing Process
The Writing Process
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Use phrasal verbs correctly in sentences
- Construct sentences using different phrasal verbs
- Appreciate the role of phrasal verbs in making conversations interesting
The learner is guided to:
- In groups, use print or digital dictionaries to check the meaning of phrasal verbs
- Construct sentences using phrasal verbs
- In pairs, create sentences on the subject of modern fashion using provided phrasal verbs
- Write a paragraph about modern fashion using phrasal verbs
- Discuss how phrasal verbs make conversations interesting
How can one tell the meaning of a phrasal verb?
Moran - Skills in English pg. 175
Digital or print dictionaries
Charts
Sentence strips
Moran - Skills in English pg. 177
Short story
Character charts
Digital devices
Moran - Skills in English pg. 179
Role-play scripts
Digital devices
Teacher's Guide
Moran - Skills in English pg. 180
Sample dialogues
Manila papers
Moran - Skills in English pg. 181
Assessment checklist
Sentence construction Paragraph writing Oral presentations Assessment rubrics
6 3
CONSUMER PROTECTION

Listening and Speaking
Listening and Speaking
Reading
Extensive Listening: Poems
Intensive Reading: Comprehension Strategies
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify messages in poems
- Perform poems using appropriate techniques
- Acknowledge the role of poems in society
The learner is guided to:
- Watch performances of poems provided by the teacher
- Write key ideas in the poems listened to
- In pairs, identify and discuss the messages in the poems
- Present findings to classmates
What messages are conveyed in poems?
Moran - Skills in English pg. 183
Digital devices
Audio recordings of poems
Teacher's Guide
Poems
Recording devices
Charts
Moran - Skills in English pg. 184
Comprehension passages
Dictionary
Digital devices
Observation Oral questions Peer assessment Group presentations
6 4
Reading
Grammar in Use
Intensive Reading: Comprehension Strategies
Word Classes: Compound Sentences
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Create mental images of the characters, places and events in the text
- Summarize the key points in the text
- Appreciate the role of reading in lifelong learning
The learner is guided to:
- Read the story "Market day" again
- Identify sections that describe characters, places and events
- Identify words that appeal to the five senses
- Underline sentences that guide in drawing pictures to illustrate characters, places and events
- Draw pictures of characters, places and events in the story
- Complete a diagram with information from the story
- Write a summary paragraph of the key points in the story
Which words can bring out the five senses in a text?
Moran - Skills in English pg. 186
Summary maps/charts
Drawing materials
Digital devices
Moran - Skills in English pg. 187
Grammar books
Digital devices
Charts
Teacher's Guide
Summary writing Drawings Diagrams Written exercises
7 1
Grammar in Use
Reading
Reading
Word Classes: Compound Sentences
Short Story: Style
Short Story: Style
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Construct compound sentences using different coordinating conjunctions
- Use compound sentences in communication
- Value the role of compound sentences in effective communication
The learner is guided to:
- Search online and in books for conjunctions that can be used to create compound sentences
- Use the conjunctions and, but, so and or to construct compound sentences about consumer protection
- In groups, use provided conjunctions to join sentences
- Use different coordinating conjunctions to join sentences provided by the teacher
- Write compound sentences on a large piece of paper and display in class
- Assess the compound sentences written by classmates
How do we join sentences?
Moran - Skills in English pg. 188
Charts
Digital devices
Assessment checklist
Sentence strips
Moran - Skills in English pg. 189
Short story
Pictures
Digital devices
Moran - Skills in English pg. 191
Notes on style
Teacher's Guide
Sentence construction Peer assessment Written exercises Group work
7 2
Writing
Listening and Speaking
Creative Narrative Composition: Idioms
Pronunciation and Intonation
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain the meaning of specified idioms in context
- Identify idioms in a text
- Acknowledge the value of idioms in spoken and written communication
The learner is guided to:
- Read the passage "The apple of my eye"
- In pairs, discuss what makes the passage interesting
- List phrases highlighted in the passage
- Discuss the meaning of idioms and how they are used
- Explain the meaning of each of the idioms used in the text
What makes a story outstanding?
Moran - Skills in English pg. 192
Text with idioms
Dictionary
Digital devices
Moran - Skills in English pg. 193
Assessment checklist
Sample idioms
Digital devices
Teacher's Guide
Moran - Skills in English pg. 195
Audio dictionary
Word lists
Oral questions Identification tasks Written exercises Group discussions
7 3
SPORTS: OLYMPICS

Listening and Speaking
Reading
Reading
Pronunciation and Intonation
Study Skills
Study Skills
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Use the correct intonation in declarative and exclamatory sentences
- Distinguish between rising and falling intonation
- Value the role of intonation in expressing meaning
The learner is guided to:
- Practise reading words with silent letters in pairs
- Read sentences aloud and pronounce words with silent letters correctly
- Observe the difference between first and second readings of sentences
- Practise reading a sentence aloud to show different emotions (surprise, excitement, matter of fact)
- Listen as the teacher reads sentences and indicate whether falling or rising intonation is used
- In pairs, practise reading sentences using the correct intonation
What are some of the words with silent letters?
Moran - Skills in English pg. 196
Sentence strips
Digital recordings
Lesson notes
Teacher's Guide
Moran - Skills in English pg. 197
Descriptive text
Note-making templates
Digital devices
Moran - Skills in English pg. 200
Summary samples
Digital devices
Oral reading Intonation exercises Peer assessment Observation
7 4
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:

- Identify sentences in the active and passive voice
- Explain the differences between active and passive voice
- Appreciate the role of active and passive voice in communication
The learner is guided to:
- Read sentences in active and passive voice
- In pairs, discuss differences between active and passive voice sentences
- Study tables showing differences between active and passive voice sentences
- Read sentences and indicate whether they are in active or passive voice
- Read a paragraph, identify and underline sentences in active voice and circle those in passive voice
- Search online or in books for texts on Olympics and find sentences in active and passive voice
Why should one use a variety of sentences?
Moran - Skills in English pg. 201
Sentence strips
Grammar books
Digital devices
Moran - Skills in English pg. 202
Charts
Digital devices
Teacher's Guide
Moran - Skills in English pg. 203
Short story
Pictures
Identification tasks Written exercises Oral questions Observation
8 1
Reading
Writing
Writing
Extensive reading: Short story
Creative Writing: Descriptive Writing
Creative Writing: Descriptive Writing
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify issues brought out through characters and events in a story
- Make connections between story events and real-life situations
- Value the role of stories in addressing social issues
The learner is guided to:
- Study a table which presents issues brought out in the story
- In groups, make a similar table and fill it with more examples from the story
- In pairs, relate the ideas in the story to their own experiences or the experiences of people they know
- In groups, dramatize and record sections of the story that show real-life experiences
How are stories related to what happens in real life?
Moran - Skills in English pg. 205
Analysis tables
Recording devices
Digital devices
Teacher's Guide
Moran - Skills in English pg. 206
Descriptive passages
Dictionary
Charts
Moran - Skills in English pg. 207
Videos of sporting events
Assessment checklist
Role play Table completion Group discussions Recordings
8 2
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:

- Identify the items in the format of an oral report
- Present a written report using effective speaking skills
- Acknowledge the importance of oral reports in communication
The learner is guided to:
- In pairs, plan a presentation about a tourist attraction site in Africa
- Study pictures provided by the teacher
- In pairs, discuss the activities taking place in the pictures
- In pairs, discuss the correct sequence of the pictures
- In groups, discuss experiences during a visit to a tourist attraction site
- Retell the events that took place during the visit in the correct order
How can you make your presentation convincing?
Moran - Skills in English pg. 209
Pictures
Digital devices
Charts
Teacher's Guide
Moran - Skills in English pg. 210
Feedback table
Sample oral reports
Oral presentations Picture sequencing Group discussions Observation
8 3
Reading
Grammar in Use
Reading Fluency
Types of Sentences: Interrogative sentences
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Outline reading fluency aspects and strategies observed while reading aloud
- Identify methods one can use to read more fluently
- Appreciate the importance of reading fluently
The learner is guided to:
- Time themselves as they read a paragraph from a text
- In groups, talk about reading fluency features such as accuracy, speed, and reading with expression
- Discuss findings with another group in the class
- In groups, identify methods one can use to read more fluently
- Find a text about tourist attraction sites in Africa and read it aloud
- Outline the reading fluency aspects and strategies used while reading
- Display reading fluency aspects on a chart
What emotions or feelings can we display when reading a text?
Moran - Skills in English pg. 211
Reading texts
Stopwatch/timer
Charts
Digital devices
Moran - Skills in English pg. 212
Stories and poems
Digital devices
Reading passages
Teacher's Guide
Moran - Skills in English pg. 215
Text with questions
Dialogue
Charts
Oral reading Timing exercises Group discussions Chart displays
8 4
Grammar in Use
Reading
Reading
Writing
Writing
Types of Sentences: Interrogative sentences
Poems
Poems
Functional Writing: Personal Journals
Functional Writing: Personal Journals
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Use interrogative sentences and question tags in varied contexts
- Form different types of interrogatives correctly
- Value the role of questions in enhancing communication
The learner is guided to:
- Read more texts from the Internet or books on tourist attraction sites in Africa to identify WH-questions, Yes/No questions, alternative questions, and question tags
- Compare findings with classmates
- Write a short dialogue using different types of interrogative sentences and question tags
- Display interrogative sentences and question tags on a diagram
- Search from the Internet and in books for more examples of question tags and interrogative sentences
- In groups, plan and present a role-play using interrogative sentences to ask about tourist attraction sites in Africa
How do we answer questions?
Moran - Skills in English pg. 217
Diagrams
Digital devices
Dialogue samples
Teacher's Guide
Moran - Skills in English pg. 219
Poem texts
Lesson notes
Moran - Skills in English pg. 220
Vocabulary matching exercises
Posters
Word cards
Moran - Skills in English pg. 221
Sample journals
Charts
Journals/notebooks
Assessment checklist
Posters
Dialogue writing Role play Diagram completion Peer assessment

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