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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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| 2 | 1-5 |
REHABILITATION
Listening and Speaking |
Conversational Skills: Disagreeing Politely
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- List ways of disagreeing politely. - Use conversational strategies to disagree appropriately. - Value the need to speak politely during communication. |
The learner is guided to:
- Study pictures depicting people in conversation and discuss what might be happening. - Role-play the events in the pictures. - Identify words and phrases used to show politeness in their role-play. - Watch a short video in which speakers disagree politely. - Identify polite expressions used in the video. - Role-play the events in the video in pairs. - Read the conversation "Too much of something" and identify polite expressions used. |
Which words or phrases are used to show politeness?
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Moran - Skills in English pg. 78
Digital devices Video recordings Pictures Lesson notes |
Role play
Observation
Oral presentation
Group discussions
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Exams |
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Exams |
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| 9 | 3 |
Listening and Speaking
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Conversational Skills: Disagreeing Politely
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Apply non-verbal cues to express varied moods and feelings. - Practice disagreeing politely in conversations. - Advocate for the need to speak politely during communication. |
The learner is guided to:
- Listen to a dialogue provided by the teacher and identify words and phrases that show polite agreement or disagreement. - Identify how speakers have used gestures to express their feelings. - Discuss how non-verbal cues are used to express different moods and feelings. - Role-play the dialogue using non-verbal cues to express different moods and feelings. - In groups, write a short dialogue about rehabilitation in which speakers disagree politely. - Present the dialogue while practicing disagreeing politely. - Revise and make corrections to their dialogue where appropriate. |
How do you use non-verbal cues to express different moods and feelings?
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Moran - Skills in English pg. 79
Digital devices Dialogue scripts Pictures Lesson notes |
Role play
Written dialogues
Oral presentation
Peer assessment
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| 9 | 4 |
Reading
Grammar in Use |
Reading Fluency: Poem
Word Classes: Adverbs |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify techniques of reading fast. - Preview a text to understand its main idea. - Value the importance of previewing in reading. |
The learner is guided to:
- Explain to a classmate how to read a text quickly. - Preview the text "Achieving fluency in reading" by reading the title, studying the picture, and skimming through to find the main idea. - Scan through the text to find new words. - Based on the previewing activity, predict what the text is about. - Read the text "Achieving fluency in reading." - Discuss why readers should read at the right speed. - Identify ways of reading fast. |
Why should we display appropriate expressions when reading a text?
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Moran - Skills in English pg. 80
Reference books Digital devices Lesson notes Dictionary Moran - Skills in English pg. 82 Poem texts Dictionary Lesson notes Moran - Skills in English pg. 84 Video recordings |
Observation
Oral reading
Question and answer
Peer assessment
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| 9 | 5 |
Grammar in Use
Reading Reading Writing |
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:
- Use adverbs of frequency and degree correctly in sentences. - Construct sentences using adverbs of frequency and degree. - Appreciate the importance of using adverbs correctly in communication. |
The learner is guided to:
- Fill in a crossword puzzle using adverbs of frequency or degree based on given clues. - Determine what two letters are used at the end of most adverbs. - Use questions provided to talk about rehabilitation, incorporating adverbs of frequency and degree in their conversation. - Discuss when rehabilitation is needed and what the possible positive results of rehabilitation are. - Hold conversations using adverbs of frequency and degree. |
How can we improve our use of adverbs in communication?
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Moran - Skills in English pg. 85
Crossword puzzles Digital devices Charts Reference books Moran - Skills in English pg. 87 Reference books Lesson notes Teacher's Guide Moran - Skills in English pg. 88 Graphic organizers Moran - Skills in English pg. 90 Dictionary Word lists Lesson notes |
Crossword puzzles
Written exercises
Oral presentations
Observation
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| 10 | 1 |
Writing
Listening and Speaking |
Mechanics of Writing
Listening for Detail |
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?
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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 |
Written paragraphs
Chart creation
Spelling tests
Peer assessment
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| 10 | 2 |
NATURAL RESOURCES: WILDLIFE
Listening and Speaking Reading Reading Grammar in Use |
Listening for Detail
Intensive Reading: Visuals Intensive Reading: Visuals Word Classes: Pronouns |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify specific details in a listening text on wildlife - Respond accurately to questions based on the listening text - Value the importance of listening for specific information |
The learner is guided to:
- Listen to a passage "A happy song" read by the teacher - Outline the main ideas in the passage - Take turns to discuss and answer questions about the passage - Discuss the importance of listening attentively - Tell a classmate why it is important to listen for detail |
Why is it important to listen for specific details?
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Moran - Skills in English pg. 95
Audio recording Digital devices Teacher's guide Passage "A happy song" Pictures of wildlife Reference materials Posters Charts Moran - Skills in English pg. 97 Visuals on wildlife Charts Teacher's guide Moran - Skills in English pg. 101 Poem "When there is no one to help" |
Oral questions
Written responses
Peer assessment
Listening comprehension exercises
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| 10 | 3 |
Grammar in Use
Reading Reading Writing |
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:
- Identify reflexive pronouns correctly - Use reflexive pronouns in sentences correctly - Show respect for correct usage of pronouns in communication |
The learner is guided to:
- Study a chart displaying indefinite and reflexive pronouns - Complete sentences using appropriate indefinite pronouns - Construct sentences using indefinite pronouns from a substitution table - Fill in gaps using correct reflexive pronouns - Construct sentences using reflexive pronouns from a substitution table - Use charts to explain differences between indefinite and reflexive pronouns |
How do we use reflexive pronouns correctly?
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Moran - Skills in English pg. 102
Charts on pronouns Digital devices Substitution tables Teacher's guide Moran - Skills in English pg. 104 Short story "Touring the wild" Reference materials Moran - Skills in English pg. 106 Charts PowerPoint presentation Moran - Skills in English pg. 107 Sample dialogues |
Sentence construction
Gap filling exercises
Group discussions
Peer assessment
Oral questions
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| 10 | 4 |
Writing
Listening and Speaking |
Composition Writing
Listening and Responding: Oral Narratives - Myths |
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?
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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" |
Dialogue writing
Peer assessment
Self-assessment
Editing exercises
Oral presentations
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| 10 | 5 |
TOURISM: DOMESTIC
Listening and Speaking Reading Reading Grammar in Use |
Listening and Responding: Oral Narratives - Myths
Intensive Reading: Poem Intensive Reading: Poem Word Classes: Simple prepositions |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Relate the characters in a myth to real life - Retell a myth using appropriate verbal and non-verbal cues - Value the importance of myths in preserving cultural heritage |
The learner is guided to:
- Take turns to retell the story they listened to, ensuring events are in correct order - Search from the Internet for a video recording of a myth, watch it and narrate key events - Identify the characters in the myth - Discuss the consequences of characters' behaviors in the story - Explain moral lessons learned in the myth - Identify alternative statements characters could have made |
Why are oral narratives important in society?
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Moran - Skills in English pg. 112
Digital devices Video recordings Audio recordings Teacher's guide Poem "Local tourists" Reference materials Charts Moran - Skills in English pg. 115 Dictionary Visual aids Moran - Skills in English pg. 116 Pictures showing positions |
Oral presentations
Narration skills assessment
Peer assessment
Written reflections
Group discussions
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| 11 | 1 |
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:
- Use prepositions of time and place in sentences correctly - Construct sentences using prepositions of position, time and place - Value precise use of prepositions in communication |
The learner is guided to:
- Fill in gaps in sentences using appropriate prepositions - Construct sentences using prepositions of position, place and time - Display sentences on a chart - Search in newspapers, magazines or the Internet for sentences that use prepositions - Create a crossword puzzle using prepositions and give it to peers to solve |
How do you show the position of a thing or the time something happens?
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Moran - Skills in English pg. 117
Charts Newspapers Magazines Digital devices Crossword puzzles Moran - Skills in English pg. 118 Poem "We won't let you!" Reference materials Teacher's guide 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 |
Sentence construction
Gap filling exercises
Crossword puzzles
Peer assessment
Written exercises
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| 11 | 2 |
Writing
Listening and Speaking |
Assessment of writing
Pronunciation: Sounds Vowels |
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?
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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 |
Composition writing
Error identification
Peer assessment
Self-assessment
Editing exercises
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| 11 | 3 |
HEROES AND HEROINES: AFRICA
Listening and Speaking Reading Reading Grammar in Use |
Stressed and unstressed words
Extensive Reading: Grade appropriate fiction Materials - Characters Extensive Reading: Grade appropriate fiction Materials - Characters Word Classes: Conjunctions |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Apply stress on content words while leaving the function words unstressed - Use the correct intonation in declarative and exclamatory sentences - Appreciate the importance of emphatic stress in communication |
The learner is guided to:
- Practice pronouncing words with target sounds correctly - In pairs, make a recording of voices reading words aloud - Use each word in a sentence - Practice pronouncing vowel and consonant sounds - Read lines from the poem "If I knew" - Underline nouns, main verbs, adjectives and adverbs - Discuss whether underlined words help figure out what the poem is about - Reread the poem aloud and identify emphasized words |
Why do we pronounce some words differently from others in a sentence?
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Moran - Skills in English pg. 125
Poem "If I knew" Audio recordings Digital devices Charts with stressed and unstressed words Teacher's guide Moran - Skills in English pg. 127 Passage "African heroes and heroines" Reference materials Character trait charts Moran - Skills in English pg. 129 Dictionaries Moran - Skills in English pg. 130 Passage about African heroes Poem "If you knew" Songs Charts |
Pronunciation exercises
Poem recitation
Stress identification exercises
Oral presentations
Recording analysis
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| 11 | 4 |
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:
- Construct sentences using the listed conjunctions - Join sentences using appropriate conjunctions - Acknowledge the importance of conjunctions in communication |
The learner is guided to:
- Search from the Internet or in texts for examples of conjunctions - Search from the Internet for sentences in which conjunctions are used - Present findings to classmates - Complete a passage by filling blanks with appropriate conjunctions - Make sentences about African heroes and heroines using the conjunctions - Complete sentences by filling in blank spaces using appropriate conjunctions - Create dialogues using the conjunctions - Create a crossword puzzle using conjunctions |
How can one join two or more sentences?
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Moran - Skills in English pg. 132
Digital devices Reference materials Crossword puzzles Charts Teacher's guide 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 |
Sentence construction
Gap filling exercises
Crossword puzzles
Written exercises
Poster creation
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| 11 | 5 |
Writing
Listening and Speaking |
Creative Writing: Narrative Compositions
Oral Presentations |
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?
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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 |
Narrative composition writing
Peer assessment
Self-assessment
Editing exercises
Oral presentations
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| 12 | 1 |
ART
Listening and Speaking Reading Reading Grammar in Use |
Oral Presentations
Study Skills: Note Making Study Skills: Note Making Word Classes: Determiners |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Prepare a short speech on a given topic - Deliver a speech using appropriate verbal and non-verbal cues - Value effective oral presentation skills in communication |
The learner is guided to:
- Take turns to give the introduction and conclusion of a speech - Try different ways to make the speech interesting - Present a speech that the teacher will provide using non-verbal cues - Use gestures and facial expressions during presentation - Discuss various aspects of heritage - Write down points from the discussion - Plan and prepare a speech based on the points - Present the speech to the class - Assess non-verbal skills used during presentations |
What are some of the techniques for introducing or concluding a speech?
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Moran - Skills in English pg. 141
Sample speeches Digital devices Assessment checklists Reference materials Teacher's guide Moran - Skills in English pg. 142 Text "Creative careers" Note making templates Moran - Skills in English pg. 144 Note taking templates Moran - Skills in English pg. 146 Pictures showing demonstrative use Text "Talented Brothers" Charts with demonstratives |
Speech delivery
Non-verbal cues assessment
Peer assessment
Observation
Group discussions
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| 12 | 2 |
Grammar in Use
Reading Reading Writing |
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 quantifiers in a given text - Use quantifiers correctly in sentences - Appreciate the importance of quantifiers in communication |
The learner is guided to:
- Collect items representing count and non-count nouns - Make sentences using quantifiers many, few, a few, little and a little - Show the difference in meaning between the pairs: little/a little and few/a few - Read the text "Art in my life" and identify quantifiers - Fill in blank spaces in sentences using appropriate demonstratives - Select appropriate demonstratives for different circumstances - Read sentences and discuss differences in meaning based on quantifier use |
How do count nouns differ from non-count nouns? Why is it important to express the quantity of something correctly?
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Moran - Skills in English pg. 148
Text "Art in my life" Charts with quantifiers Real objects for demonstration Digital devices Teacher's guide 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 |
Quantifier identification
Sentence construction
Gap filling exercises
Meaning differentiation
Group discussions
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| 12 | 3 |
Writing
Listening and Speaking |
Functional Writing: Thank you notes and Congratulatory notes
Conversational Skills: interviews |
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?
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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 |
Note writing
Peer assessment
Gallery walk
Written exercises
Group discussions
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| 12 | 4 |
CHOOSING A CAREER
Listening and Speaking Reading Reading Grammar in Use |
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:
- Conduct an interview on a given topic using polite expressions - Apply non-verbal cues during an interview - Appreciate the role of interviews in collecting information |
The learner is guided to:
- Listen to a radio interview or watch a television interview - Make a list of polite words and expressions used in the interview - Search for questions and answers used in radio or television interviews - Conduct an interview on the subject of choosing a career using polite words and expressions - Make a list of verbal and non-verbal cues used to express politeness - Prepare questions about experiences of people in different careers - Conduct an interview with a group member about experiences in a selected career |
How do we show respect for others people's opinion?
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Moran - Skills in English pg. 158
Digital devices Sample interviews Reference materials Interview question lists Teacher's guide Text "Choosing a career" Non-fiction texts Moran - Skills in English pg. 159 Dictionaries Moran - Skills in English pg. 161 Newspapers Magazines |
Interview conducting
Non-verbal cue assessment
Polite expression usage
Peer assessment
Group discussions
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| 12 | 5 |
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?
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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
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