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| WK | LSN | STRAND | SUB-STRAND | LESSON LEARNING OUTCOMES | LEARNING EXPERIENCES | KEY INQUIRY QUESTIONS | LEARNING RESOURCES | ASSESSMENT METHODS | REFLECTION |
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| 11 | 1 |
HUMAN RIGHTS
Listening and Speaking Listening and Speaking Reading |
Polite Language: Telephone Etiquette
Extensive Reading: Independent Reading |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify polite words and phrases in telephone conversations. - Conduct a telephone conversation using polite words and expressions. - Acknowledge the significance of etiquette in telephone conversations. |
The learner is guided to:
- Listen and identify words and phrases that indicate polite language in a telephone conversation from a digital device. - Role-play a telephone dialogue on human rights using polite language. - Match polite telephone conversation expressions with appropriate responses from the cards provided. - Practise leaving and taking telephone messages over the phone using polite language on a caller card. |
Why should one be polite when speaking over telephone?
|
Smartminds English pg. 1
Digital device Audio recording Flash cards Teacher's guide Smartminds English pg. 2 Digital devices Reference books Chart papers Smartminds English pg. 3 Library books Dictionary Reading log |
Observation
Oral questions
Role play
Peer assessment
Checklist
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| 11 | 2 |
Reading
Grammar in Use Grammar in Use Reading Reading Writing Writing |
Extensive Reading: Independent Reading
Word Classes: Compound Nouns Word Classes: Compound Nouns Intensive Reading: Short Stories Intensive Reading: Short Stories Writing Legibly and Neatly Writing Legibly and Neatly |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Select suitable reading materials on various topics. - Infer meanings of new words from context. - Value reading as a lifelong skill. |
The learner is guided to:
- Read the materials selected individually. - Note down new words encountered and infer their meanings from context. - Confirm the meanings of new words using a dictionary. - In groups, discuss and share what they have read. - Recommend to each other good reading materials on human rights. - Form a reading club with peers and select suitable reading materials. - Keep a reading log of all materials read and lessons learned. |
What should one consider when selecting a reading text?
|
Smartminds English pg. 4
Various reading materials Dictionary Digital devices Reading log Teacher's guide Smartminds English pg. 5 Audio recording Picture cards Teacher's guide Charts Smartminds English pg. 6 Word cards Charts Poster materials Smartminds English pg. 7 Short story collection Smartminds English pg. 8 Letter charts Sample handwritings Exercise books Smartminds English pg. 9 Sample texts Dictation texts |
Reading logs
Peer recommendations
Vocabulary tests
Group discussions
Observation
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| 11 | 3 |
SCIENTIFIC INNOVATIONS
Listening and Speaking Listening and Speaking Reading Reading Grammar in Use Grammar in Use Reading Reading |
Oral Presentations: Songs
Intensive Reading: Simple Poems Intensive Reading: Simple Poems Word Classes: Collective Nouns Word Classes: Collective Nouns Intensive Reading: Short Story Intensive Reading: Short Story |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify features of songs. - Sing songs using appropriate expressions and gestures. - Appreciate the role of songs in society. |
The learner is guided to:
- Sing a song after the teacher using appropriate actions. - Identify what the song is about and the features that make it interesting. - Count the number of verses in the song and lines in each verse. - Identify the chorus, repeated words, and lines in the song. - Identify the similes and metaphors used in the song and explain their meaning. - Discuss differences and similarities between a robot and a human being. |
How can one improve the presentation of a song to make it interesting?
|
Smartminds English pg. 11
Audio recordings Video clips Digital devices Teacher's guide Smartminds English pg. 12 Video recordings Cultural songs Costumes Smartminds English pg. 14 Poetry books Dictionary Charts Smartminds English pg. 15 Display materials Smartminds English pg. 16 Pictures Audio recording Smartminds English pg. 18 Flashcards Crossword puzzles Substitution tables Smartminds English pg. 19 Videos Short story collection Smartminds English pg. 20 Reference books Cameras/drawing materials |
Oral presentations
Song performance
Observation
Peer assessment
Identification of features
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| 11 | 4 |
Writing
Listening and Speaking Listening and Speaking Reading Reading Grammar in Use |
Mechanics of Writing: Punctuation
Listening Comprehension Listening Comprehension Intensive Reading Intensive Reading Word Classes: Primary Auxiliaries |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify uses of commas, apostrophes, and capital letters in a text. - Explain the rules for using commas, apostrophes, and capital letters. - Value the correct use of punctuation in writing. |
The learner is guided to:
- Read a passage and identify commas, apostrophes, and capital letters. - Discuss how commas, apostrophes, and capital letters are used in the passage. - Study the uses of commas, apostrophes, and capital letters from a chart. - In groups, search for more uses of commas, apostrophes, and capital letters online or in reference books. - Note down findings and share with classmates. - Punctuate sentences correctly using commas, apostrophes, and capital letters. |
Why should a text be well punctuated?
|
Smartminds English pg. 21
Sample texts Punctuation charts Digital devices Reference books Teacher's guide Smartminds English pg. 22 Sentence worksheets Display materials Composition books Smartminds English pg. 25 Audio text Dictionary Smartminds English pg. 26 Reading passage Pictures Smartminds English pg. 30 Choral verse text Charts |
Written exercises
Punctuation identification
Group presentations
Sentence correction
Observation
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| 11 | 5 |
POLLUTION
Grammar in Use Reading Reading Writing Writing Listening and Speaking Listening and Speaking |
Word Classes: Primary Auxiliaries
Intensive Reading: Poetry Intensive Reading: Poetry Paragraphing: Sequencing of Ideas Paragraphing: Sequencing of Ideas Listening Comprehension: Selective Listening Listening Comprehension: Selective Listening |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Use primary auxiliary verbs in sentences correctly. - Distinguish between primary auxiliaries used as main verbs and helping verbs. - Appreciate the importance of primary auxiliary verbs in communication. |
The learner is guided to:
- Study the functions of primary helping verbs from a chart. - In pairs, take turns to construct sentences using primary auxiliaries both as main verbs and as helping verbs. - Fill in blanks in sentences using the most suitable primary auxiliary. - In groups, write a paragraph on environmental conservation using primary helping verbs. - Take turns to read the paragraph to classmates. |
How can primary auxiliaries improve communication?
|
Smartminds English pg. 31
Sentence exercises Charts Digital devices Teacher's guide Smartminds English pg. 32 Poetry book Reference books Smartminds English pg. 35 Smartminds English pg. 36 Sample paragraphs Smartminds English pg. 38 Sentence worksheets Composition books Smartminds English pg. 39 Audio text Sentence cards Smartminds English pg. 40 Audio recordings Dictionary |
Sentence construction
Cloze exercises
Paragraph writing
Oral presentations
Peer assessment
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| 12 | 1 |
CONSUMER ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reading Reading Grammar in Use Grammar in Use Reading Reading Writing |
Intensive Reading: Reading for the Main Idea and Details
Verbs and Tense: Simple Present Tense Verbs and Tense: Simple Past Tense Intensive Reading: Short Story Intensive Reading: Short Story Paragraphing: Connectors of Sequence |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify reading strategies for use on given texts. - Explain how to identify the main idea in a text. - Value the importance of reading for comprehension. |
The learner is guided to:
- Study a diagram showing the main idea and supporting details from a passage. - Discuss how to identify the main idea and specific details in a passage. - In groups, search for video clips on reading for the main idea and reading for details. - Watch the video clips and note down findings. - Study ways to identify the main idea in a text. |
Why should one read for main ideas?
|
Smartminds English pg. 40
Reading passages Digital devices Video clips Charts Teacher's guide Smartminds English pg. 42 Newspaper article Smartminds English pg. 44 Reading passage Smartminds English pg. 46 Verb cards Poster materials Smartminds English pg. 47 Short story collection Character trait chart Smartminds English pg. 48 Character comparison chart Role-play props Smartminds English pg. 49 Sample paragraphs Reference books |
Chart analysis
Group discussions
Written exercises
Observation
Oral questions
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| 12 | 2 |
Writing
Listening and Speaking Listening and Speaking Reading Reading Grammar in Use Grammar in Use Reading |
Paragraphing: Connectors of Sequence
Pronunciation: Sounds /θ/ and /ð/ Pronunciation: Sounds /ɒ/ and /ͻ:/ and Emphatic Stress Study Skills: Reference Materials Study Skills: Reference Materials Word Classes: Adjectives - Gradable and Non-gradable Adjectives Word Classes: Adjectives - Gradable and Non-gradable Adjectives Intensive Reading: Short Story - Dialogue and Repetition |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Sequence ideas in a given paragraph. - Use connectors of sequence in paragraph writing. - Appreciate the use of idea connectors for clarity in communication. |
The learner is guided to:
- List connectors of sequence in their exercise books. - Construct oral sentences using the connectors of sequence. - Fill in blanks in a passage with suitable connectors of sequence. - Write a paragraph on consumer roles and responsibilities using connectors of sequence. - Read their paragraphs aloud and get feedback. - Rewrite their work using suggestions from peers. |
What is the importance of a well-developed paragraph?
|
Smartminds English pg. 50
Exercise books Digital devices Sample paragraphs Teacher's guide Smartminds English pg. 52 Video Word lists Smartminds English pg. 55 Audio recordings Word flashcards Smartminds English pg. 56 Reference materials (dictionary, thesaurus, encyclopedia) Puzzle pieces Smartminds English pg. 57 Dictionary Thesaurus Encyclopedia Smartminds English pg. 58 Picture cards Charts Smartminds English pg. 60 Adjective lists Sample texts Smartminds English pg. 62 Short story collection Reference books |
Paragraph writing
Cloze exercises
Oral presentations
Peer assessment
Final paragraph evaluation
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| 12 | 3 |
RELATIONSHIPS: PEERS
Reading Writing Writing Listening and Speaking Listening and Speaking Reading Reading |
Intensive Reading: Short Story - Dialogue and Repetition
Functional Writing: Apology Letters Functional Writing: Apology Letters Conversational Skills: Disagreeing Politely Conversational Skills: Non-verbal Cues Reading Fluency: Poem Reading Fluency: Rhythm and Expression |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Explain the importance of repetition and dialogue in a short story. - Analyze how dialogue reveals character traits. - Acknowledge the role of dialogue and repetition in fiction writing. |
The learner is guided to:
- In groups, identify examples of dialogue in the short story. - Discuss the message in each dialogue identified. - Describe how dialogues bring out the traits of different characters. - Compare the characters in the story to people in real life. - Role-play one of the dialogues from the story. - Identify examples of repetition in the story and discuss its importance. |
How does dialogue help us understand characters better?
|
Smartminds English pg. 63
Short story collection Chart paper Digital devices Teacher's guide Sample apology letter Smartminds English pg. 66 Sample apology letters Reference books Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 67 Charts Digital devices Video clips Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 68 Resource person Class rules Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 70 Library Poems on rehabilitation Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 71 Audio recordings |
Dialogue analysis
Role play
Character comparison
Repetition identification
Group discussions
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| 12 | 4 |
REHABILITATION
Grammar in Use Grammar in Use Reading Reading Writing Writing Listening and Speaking Listening and Speaking |
Word Classes: Adverbs of Frequency
Word Classes: Adverbs of Degree Intensive Reading: Short Story Intensive Reading: Main Ideas and Relevant Details Mechanics of Writing: Commonly Misspelt Words Mechanics of Writing: Prefixes and Suffixes Listening for Detail: Main Ideas Listening for Detail: Specific Information |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify adverbs of frequency in a text - Use adverbs of frequency correctly in sentences - Appreciate the importance of adverbs of frequency in communication |
The learner is guided to:
- Read a conversation and identify adverbs of frequency - Watch a short video and pick out adverbs of frequency used by speakers - Construct sentences using adverbs of frequency - Hold conversations using adverbs of frequency - Fill in crossword puzzles with adverbs of frequency - Search online for more examples of adverbs of frequency |
Why should one use adverbs correctly?
|
Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 72
Charts Digital devices Crossword puzzles Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 74 Exercise books Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 76 Short story collection Talking tree template Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 77 Mind maps Digital devices Dictionary Task cards Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 81 Word cards Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 82 Audio recordings Note-taking materials Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 83 Digital audio Listening texts |
Written questions
Oral presentation
Sentence construction
Peer assessment
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| 12 | 5 |
NATURAL RESOURCES: WILDLIFE
Reading Reading Grammar in Use Grammar in Use Reading Reading Writing Writing |
Intensive Reading: Visuals
Intensive Reading: Visual Interpretation Word Classes: Indefinite Pronouns Word Classes: Reflexive Pronouns Intensive Reading: Short Story - Characters Intensive Reading: Character Traits Composition Writing: Prewriting Composition Writing: Drafting and Editing |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify different visuals in given contexts - Make connections between visuals and written text - Appreciate the role of visuals in simplifying representation |
The learner is guided to:
- Study information presented in optical illusions in print/electronic devices - Make inferences of implied meaning from the visuals - Connect visuals such as pictures, graphs, and illustrations with written texts - Write a summary of what has been viewed in the visuals depicting human-wildlife conflict |
What information do we obtain from visuals?
|
Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 83
Pictures Charts Digital devices Video clips Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 85 Drawing materials Manila papers Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 86 Flash cards Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 88 Flash cards Poem recordings Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 89 Short story collection Character maps Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 90 Short story text Character trait charts Digital devices Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 91 Mind map templates Reference materials Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 92 Sample dialogues Editing checklists |
Written summaries
Oral presentations
Visual interpretation tasks
Observation
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| 13 | 1 |
TOURISM: DOMESTIC
Listening and Speaking Listening and Speaking Reading Reading Grammar in Use Grammar in Use Reading Reading |
Listening and Responding: Oral Narratives - Myths
Listening and Responding: Moral Lessons in Myths Intensive Reading: Poem Intensive Reading: Message and Style Word Classes: Prepositions of Position Word Classes: Prepositions of Time and Place Intensive Reading: Inanimate Characters Intensive Reading: Creation with Inanimate Characters |
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 Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 95 Poem text Dictionary Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 96 Reference materials Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 97 Pictures Charts Flash cards Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 98 Flash cards Crossword templates Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 100 Reference materials Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 102 Poetry books Manila paper Display materials |
Oral narrative retelling
Observation
Question and answer
Peer assessment
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| 13 | 2 |
Writing
Listening and Speaking Listening and Speaking Reading Reading Grammar in Use Grammar in Use |
Assessment of Writing: Identifying Errors
Assessment of Writing: Editing and Improving Pronunciation: Vowel Sounds Pronunciation: Consonant Sounds and Stressed Words Extensive Reading: Fictional Characters Extensive Reading: Character Relationships Word Classes: Conjunctions Word Classes: Types of Conjunctions |
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 Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 105 Audio recordings Word cards Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 107 Tongue twisters Poems Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 108 Fiction texts Flash cards Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 109 Character map templates Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 110 Charts Reference materials Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 112 Reference materials Poetry texts |
Peer assessment
Error identification
Editing skills assessment
Composition evaluation
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| 13 | 3 |
HEROES AND HEROINES: AFRICA
Reading Reading Writing Writing Listening and Speaking Listening and Speaking Reading Reading |
Intensive Reading: Similes and Metaphors
Intensive Reading: Using Figurative Language Creative Writing: Narrative Compositions Creative Writing: Developing and Editing Narratives Oral Presentations: Speech Format Oral Presentations: Speech Delivery Study Skills: Note Making Study Skills: Note Organization |
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?
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Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 113
Short story text Digital devices Reference materials Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 114 Reference materials Figurative language examples Sample narratives Planning templates Digital devices Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 115 Editing checklists Display materials Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 116 Speech recordings Speech format templates Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 117 Speech examples Feedback forms Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 118 Text on art Note-making templates Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 119 Note samples Organizational tools |
Literary device identification
Written exercises
Discussion participation
Oral presentation
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| 13 | 4 |
ART
Grammar in Use Grammar in Use Reading Reading Writing Writing Listening and Speaking Listening and Speaking |
Word Classes: Quantifiers
Word Classes: Demonstratives Intensive Reading: Short Story Intensive Reading: Setting and Characters Functional Writing: Thank You Notes Functional Writing: Congratulatory Notes Conversational Skills: Interviews Conversational Skills: Interviews |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify demonstratives and quantifiers in a given text - Use quantifiers in sentences correctly - Appreciate the importance of quantifiers in communication |
The learner is guided to:
- Identify quantifiers from texts - Point out various items and describe their quantity - Demonstrate the differences in meaning between quantifiers - Generate sentences using various quantifiers - Fill in gaps with appropriate quantifiers |
Why do we use quantifiers?
|
Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 120
Charts Digital devices Flash cards Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 122 Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 123 Short story text Graphic organizers Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 124 Drawing materials Digital devices Sample thank you notes Decorative materials Smartminds English Grade 8 pg. 125 Sample congratulatory notes Art materials Smartminds English 129 Digital devices Radio recordings Video clips Internet resources Smartminds English 130 Digital recording devices Interview guides Resource persons |
Written exercises
Sentence construction
Gap-filling tasks
Observation
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| 13 | 5 |
CHOOSING A CAREER
Reading Reading Grammar in Use Grammar in Use Reading Reading Writing |
Extensive Reading: Non-fiction
Word Classes: Adverbs formed from adjectives Word Classes: Adverbs formed from adjectives Intensive Reading: Lessons Learnt Intensive Reading: Lessons Learnt Mechanics of Writing: Prefixes and Suffixes |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Select appropriate reading materials from digital or non-digital sources - Read a range of non-fiction materials for information on careers - Appreciate the importance of reading for information |
The learner is guided to:
- Visit the school library and identify non-fictional reading materials such as magazines, newspaper articles, and encyclopedias - Preview, skim and scan through various materials to get the main idea and specific information - Select interesting reading materials on choosing a career - Read the selected materials and note down what they learn - Take note of new words and find their meanings using a dictionary - Write down new words and their meanings in exercise books |
- What is the importance of reading widely?
- What should one consider when selecting a reading text?
|
Smartminds English 131
Career magazines Newspapers Encyclopedias Online resources Dictionaries Library resources Digital devices Reading journals Reference materials Smartminds English 132 Charts English course books Internet resources Smartminds English 133-134 Substitution tables Reference books Smartminds English 135 Short story collection Audio recordings Charts Props for role play Digital recording devices Writing materials Smartminds English 135-136 Flashcards Reference materials |
Reading logs
Observation
Vocabulary lists
Journal entries
Oral discussions
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| 14 | 1 |
Writing
Listening and Speaking Listening and Speaking Reading Reading Grammar in Use Grammar in Use Reading |
Mechanics of Writing: Prefixes and Suffixes
Listening to Respond: Attitude Listening to Respond: Attitude Intensive Reading: Comprehension Strategies Intensive Reading: Comprehension Strategies Phrasal Verbs Phrasal Verbs Short Story: Characters |
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?
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Smartminds English 137
Dictionaries Flashcards Exercise books Digital devices Word puzzles Smartminds English 138 Audio recordings Song lyrics Speakers Charts Smartminds English 139 Internet resources Audio system Video recording devices Smartminds English 140 Story text Pictures Charts Digital devices Smartminds English 142 Role play props Smartminds English 142-143 Reading texts Internet resources Smartminds English 143-144 Sentence strips Games Smartminds English 144 Short story collection Character trait charts Adjective lists |
Dictation exercises
Sentence completion
Dialogue writing
Oral presentations
Peer assessment
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| 14 | 2 |
MODERN FASHION
Reading Writing Writing Listening and Speaking Listening and Speaking Reading Reading |
Short Story: Characters
The Writing Process The Writing Process Extensive Listening: Poems Extensive Listening: Poems Intensive Reading: Comprehension Strategies Intensive Reading: Comprehension Strategies |
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?
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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 Smartminds English 146-147 Writing process chart Exercise books Display materials Digital devices Smartminds English 148-149 Poems Audio recordings Video clips Smartminds English 149 Poetry books Internet resources Recording equipment Performance space Smartminds English 149-151 Passage text Pictures Dictionaries Smartminds English 152 Summary charts |
Written paragraphs
Role plays
Oral presentations
Peer assessment
Video recordings
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| 14 | 3 |
CONSUMER PROTECTION
Grammar in Use Grammar in Use Reading Reading Writing Writing Listening and Speaking |
Word Classes: Compound Sentences
Short Story: Style Short Story: Style Creative Narrative Composition: Idioms Creative Narrative Composition: Idioms Pronunciation and Intonation |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify simple and compound sentences in a text - Explain the formation of compound sentences - Appreciate the role of compound sentences in communication |
The learner is guided to:
- Study examples of simple and compound sentences - Discuss the function of coordinating conjunctions in joining sentences - Search for information on compound sentences from reference materials - Present findings on compound sentences in class - Read given sentences and identify compound sentences - Categorize sentences as simple or compound |
- Why do we join sentences?
- How do we join sentences?
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Smartminds English 152-153
Reference materials Charts Sentence strips Digital devices Internet resources Smartminds English 153 Conjunction cards Poster materials Exercise books Digital devices Smartminds English 154 Short story text Smartminds English 155 Short story collection Role play props Smartminds English 156 Idiom cards Internet resources Exercise books Smartminds English 156-157 Writing materials Idiom reference list Portfolios Smartminds English 158-159 Word lists Online dictionaries Recording devices |
Written exercises
Oral presentations
Sentence identification
Group discussions
Peer assessment
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| 14 | 4 |
SPORTS: OLYMPICS
Listening and Speaking Reading Reading Grammar in Use Grammar in Use Reading Reading Writing |
Pronunciation and Intonation
Study Skills: Note Making and Summary Writing Study Skills: Note Making and Summary Writing Sentences: Active and Passive Voice Sentences: Active and Passive Voice Extensive Reading: Short Story Extensive Reading: Short Story Creative Writing: Descriptive Writing |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Find words with silent consonants in word puzzles - Use rising and falling intonation correctly in sentences - Value the importance of correct intonation in communication |
The learner is guided to:
- Complete a word search puzzle to find words with silent consonants - Construct sentences using words found in the puzzle - Listen to the teacher reading declarative and exclamatory sentences - Identify whether the voice rises or falls when reading each type of sentence - Practice reading sentences with correct intonation - Recite a poem using appropriate intonation for statements and exclamations - Compose a poem on sports including statements and exclamations |
- Why should we use the right intonation when speaking?
- How does intonation affect meaning in communication?
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Smartminds English 160-161
Word puzzles Sentence cards Poem texts Digital devices Recording equipment Smartminds English 162-164 Note-making charts Mind maps Exercise books Reference materials Smartminds English 164-165 Summary writing guides Sample summaries Passage texts Digital devices Smartminds English 165-166 Sentence strips Charts Smartminds English 167 Newspaper articles Magazine articles Smartminds English 168 Short story collections Short story text Role play props Digital recording devices Drama space Exercise books Smartminds English 168-169 Descriptive passages Word banks Reference materials Internet resources |
Oral recitations
Intonation exercises
Poem composition
Word puzzle completion
Peer assessment
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| 14-16 |
CLOSING |
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| 16 | 2 |
Writing
Listening and Speaking Listening and Speaking Reading Reading Grammar in Use Grammar in Use Reading Reading Writing Writing |
Creative Writing: Descriptive Writing
Oral Reports: Events Oral Reports: Events Reading Fluency Reading Fluency Types of Sentences: Interrogative Sentences 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:
- 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 Smartminds English 171 Pictures Internet resources Presentation guidelines Smartminds English 172 Flashcards Reference materials Digital recording devices Smartminds English 172-173 Reading passages Choral verses Rating scales Poetry books Smartminds English 174 Poem texts News articles Exercise books Assembly platform Smartminds English 174-175 Sentence cards Question word cards Reading texts Digital devices Smartminds English 176 Dialogue texts Sentence strips Charts Role play props Smartminds English 177-178 Poem text Dictionaries Smartminds English 178 Poetry books Performance space Smartminds English 179-180 Sample journals Reference books Exercise books Smartminds English 181 Physical journals Online journals Publishing platforms |
Written compositions
Oral descriptions
Peer review
Competition participation
Publication of work
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