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Oral Literature
Oral Literature

Introduction to Oral Literature- Definition and Genres
Introduction to Oral Literature- Features of Oral Literature

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

- Define oral literature for information
- Identify different genres of oral literature
- Appreciate the importance of oral literature in daily life

The learner is guided to:
- Search online or offline for the meaning of oral literature
- Listen to a recording on genres of oral literature and take notes
- Team up to prepare a visual organiser on the genres of oral literature

Why is oral literature important in society?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Digital devices
- Audio recordings
- Visual organiser materials
- Chart paper
- Sample oral literature texts
- Markers

- Observation - Oral presentation - Visual organiser assessment - Checklists

Oral Literature
Poetry
Poetry
Poetry
Poetry

Introduction to Oral Literature- Functions of Oral Literature
Introduction to Oral Literature- Classification and Review
Introduction to Poetry- Distinguishing Poetry from Prose
Introduction to Poetry- Sources and Categories
Introduction to Poetry- Elements of Poetry (Part 1)
Introduction to Poetry- Elements of Poetry (Part 2)

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

- Discuss the functions of oral literature for comprehension
- Relate functions of oral literature to real-life situations
- Appreciate the role of oral literature in society

The learner is guided to:
- Brainstorm on the functions of oral literature
- Present the functions through a mind map
- Share findings with peers for feedback

How does oral literature serve communities today?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Mind mapping materials
- Digital devices
- Sample oral texts
- Various oral literature samples
- Classification charts
- Digital resources
- Poetry samples
- Prose samples
- Chart paper
- Internet access
- Poetry collections
- Portfolio materials
- Sample poems
- Mind map materials
- Themed poems
- Audio recordings
- Note-taking materials

- Mind map assessment - Oral presentations - Peer review - Assessment rubrics

Poetry
Fiction and Non-Fiction
Fiction and Non-Fiction

Introduction to Poetry- Practical Application
Fiction: Novel from Kenya- Features of Prose Fiction
Fiction: Novel from Kenya- The Author

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

- Apply knowledge of elements to analyse poems
- Collect and organise poems for further study
- Value poetry as a form of artistic expression

The learner is guided to:
- Team up to collect varied poems
- Organise poems in a class portfolio
- Present selected poems highlighting elements identified

How can we appreciate poetry through its elements?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Poetry collections
- Portfolio materials
- Presentation tools
- Fiction samples
- Digital devices
- Mind mapping materials
- Set novel
- Internet resources
- Author biography materials

- Portfolio assessment - Presentations - Peer review - Self-assessment

Fiction and Non-Fiction

Fiction: Novel from Kenya- The Plot (Part 1)
Fiction: Novel from Kenya- The Plot (Part 2)
Fiction: Novel from Kenya- The Setting (Location)

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

- Identify the sequence of events in the novel
- Understand plot development and structure
- Appreciate how plot drives the narrative

The learner is guided to:
- Conduct a reader's theatre to read the set novel
- Team up to prepare a flow chart showing chronological order of events
- Display the flow chart in class

How does the plot structure a novel?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Set novel
- Flow chart materials
- Markers and chart paper
- Portfolio materials
- Writing tools
- Maps or visual aids
- Note-taking materials

- Flow chart assessment - Reader's theatre observation - Group discussions - Peer review

Fiction and Non-Fiction

Fiction: Novel from Kenya- The Setting (Time)
Fiction: Novel from Kenya- The Novel and Culture (Part 1)
Fiction: Novel from Kenya- The Novel and Culture (Part 2)

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

- Analyse the setting of the novel based on time
- Understand historical and temporal context
- Value the role of time in narrative development

The learner is guided to:
- Analyse the setting based on time period
- Relate the time setting to events in the novel
- Make comprehensive notes on setting

When does the story occur and how does this affect it?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Set novel
- Timeline materials
- Historical references
- Cultural reference materials
- Discussion guides
- Real-life examples
- Presentation materials

- Timeline creation - Written analysis - Oral presentations - Assessment rubrics

Fiction and Non-Fiction
Oral Literature

Non-Fiction: Introduction- Features of Non-Fiction
Non-Fiction: Introduction- Categories of Non-Fiction
Non-Fiction: Introduction- Importance and Review
Oral Narratives- Introduction and Features

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

- Describe the features of non-fiction for literary appreciation
- Distinguish non-fiction from fiction
- Value the significance of non-fiction prose

The learner is guided to:
- Discuss the meaning of non-fiction
- Search for features of non-fiction prose from online and offline sources
- Make presentations in class

How does non-fiction differ from fiction?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Non-fiction samples
- Digital devices
- Comparison charts
- Various non-fiction samples
- Category charts
- Collection materials
- Sample non-fiction texts
- Presentation materials
- Assessment tools
- Audio/video recordings
- Sample narratives

- Feature identification - Presentations - Comparison exercises - Checklists

2

Oral Literature
Oral Literature
Oral Literature
Oral Literature
Oral Literature
Poetry

Oral Narratives- Types of Oral Narratives
Oral Narratives- Subject Matter and Themes
Oral Narratives- Features of Style
Oral Narratives- Moral Lessons
Oral Narratives- Performance and Review
Appreciation of Poetry- Types of Poems (Part 1)

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

- Classify oral narratives into different types
- Distinguish between myths, legends, and folktales
- Value the diversity of oral narratives

The learner is guided to:
- Team up to categorise oral narratives into types
- Present findings on a chart
- Discuss characteristics of each type

How do we classify different oral narratives?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Classification charts
- Various narrative samples
- Markers and chart paper
- Narrative recordings
- Theme analysis charts
- Note-taking materials
- Sample narratives
- Style analysis tools
- Presentation materials
- Discussion guides
- Reflection journals
- Performance space
- Recording devices
- Evaluation rubrics
- Poetry anthologies
- Digital devices
- Graphic organiser materials

- Classification assessment - Chart presentation - Group discussions - Peer review

Poetry

Appreciation of Poetry- Types of Poems (Part 2)
Appreciation of Poetry- Performance of Poems (Part 1)
Appreciation of Poetry- Performance of Poems (Part 2)
Appreciation of Poetry- Review and Reflection

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

- Explore characteristics of different poem types
- Analyse structure of various poems
- Value the diversity in poetic expression

The learner is guided to:
- Read and analyse different types of poems
- Identify unique characteristics of each type
- Create comparison charts

How does structure affect a poem's meaning?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Sample poems
- Comparison charts
- Analysis tools
- Selected poems
- Performance space
- Recording devices
- Various poems
- Evaluation rubrics
- Portfolio materials
- Reflection journals
- Class notes

- Structural analysis - Comparison charts - Written analysis - Oral presentations

Fiction and Non-Fiction

Fiction: Novel from Kenya- Characters
Fiction: Novel from Kenya- Characterisation
Fiction: Novel from Kenya- Point of View

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

- Identify the characters in the set novel
- Describe major and minor characters
- Appreciate the role of characters in storytelling

The learner is guided to:
- Identify characters in the novel
- Prepare a visual organiser showing character relationships
- Discuss characters and their traits

Who are the key characters in our novel?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Set novel
- Character mapping materials
- Visual organisers
- Role play props
- Discussion guides
- Analysis tools
- Sample texts

- Character identification - Visual organiser assessment - Oral discussions - Written descriptions

Fiction and Non-Fiction

Fiction: Novel from Kenya- Language and Style (Part 1)
Fiction: Novel from Kenya- Language and Style (Part 2)
Fiction: Novel from Kenya- Values (Part 1)

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

- Identify stylistic devices in the novel
- Analyse language use in fiction
- Appreciate the author's craft

The learner is guided to:
- Search online or offline for stylistic devices used in fiction
- Read the novel and identify stylistic devices
- Share findings in class

How does language shape the novel?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Set novel
- Digital devices
- Style analysis charts
- Graphic organisers
- Analysis materials
- Values charts
- Discussion guides

- Style identification - Analysis exercises - Presentations - Peer review

Fiction and Non-Fiction

Fiction: Novel from Kenya- Values (Part 2)
Fiction: Novel from Kenya- Comprehensive Review
Non-Fiction: Personal Journal- Structure

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

- Relate values in the novel to real life
- Analyse the relevance of values to society
- Acknowledge the role of novels in promoting values

The learner is guided to:
- Link characters and language use to real life concerns
- Draw moral lessons from the novel
- Present findings on values and their application

How can we apply these values in our lives?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Set novel
- Real-life examples
- Presentation materials
- Review materials
- Assessment tools
- Sample journals
- Digital devices
- Mind mapping materials

- Values application - Presentations - Peer discussions - Self-reflection

Fiction and Non-Fiction

Non-Fiction: Personal Journal- Form and Content
Non-Fiction: Personal Journal- Writing Practice
Non-Fiction: Personal Journal- Language and Style

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

- Analyse the form of personal journals
- Examine content elements in journals
- Value personal journals for self-expression

The learner is guided to:
- Read a sample personal journal
- Discuss the form and content
- Make notes on journal characteristics

What makes a good personal journal entry?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Sample personal journals
- Analysis tools
- Note-taking materials
- Writing materials
- Sample journals
- Peer review guides
- Digital devices
- Style analysis materials

- Form and content analysis - Written notes - Oral discussions - Peer review

Fiction and Non-Fiction
Oral Literature
Oral Literature

Non-Fiction: Personal Journal- Thematic Writing
Non-Fiction: Personal Journal- Review and Portfolio Organisation
Songs/Oral Poetry- Introduction and Types
Songs/Oral Poetry- Features and Functions

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

- Write journal entries on specific themes
- Apply appropriate language and style
- Value journals for documenting experiences

The learner is guided to:
- Make journal entries on themes such as risk awareness and road safety
- Share their work with peers
- Organise reviewed work in a portfolio

How can journals address real-life issues?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Writing materials
- Portfolio folders
- Peer review tools
- Portfolio materials
- Journal entries
- Organization tools
- Audio recordings
- Digital devices
- Classification charts
- Sample songs
- Feature analysis charts
- Presentation materials

- Thematic writing assessment - Peer review - Portfolio evaluation - Self-reflection

3

Oral Literature
Poetry
Poetry
Poetry
Poetry
Poetry

Songs/Oral Poetry- Performance
Appreciation of Poetry- Categories of Poems
Appreciation of Poetry- Process of Writing (Part 1)
Appreciation of Poetry- Process of Writing (Part 2)
Appreciation of Poetry- Sharing and Publishing
Appreciation of Poetry- Portfolio Development

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

- Perform oral poetry using appropriate techniques
- Use verbal and non-verbal cues effectively
- Appreciate performance as an art form

The learner is guided to:
- Practice performing oral songs
- Use appropriate gestures and voice modulation
- Present performances to class

How does performance enhance oral poetry?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Selected songs
- Performance space
- Recording devices
- Poetry samples
- Graphic organisers
- Digital devices
- Brainstorming materials
- Topic selection guides
- Poetry structure guides
- Sample poems
- Peer feedback tools
- Publishing materials
- School magazine
- Feedback forms
- Portfolio materials
- Compiled poems
- Reflection journals

- Performance assessment - Peer evaluation - Self-assessment - Video recordings

Fiction and Non-Fiction

Fiction: Novel from Kenya- Themes (Part 1)
Fiction: Novel from Kenya- Themes (Part 2)
Fiction: Novel from Kenya- Lessons Learnt (Part 1)

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

- Identify themes in the novel
- Discuss major and minor themes
- Appreciate thematic depth in literature

The learner is guided to:
- Identify the themes brought out in the novel
- Collaborate to discuss the themes
- Present findings to class

What are the main themes in our novel?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Set novel
- Theme analysis charts
- Discussion guides
- Tree diagrams
- Analysis materials
- Lesson extraction guides
- Note-taking materials

- Theme identification - Discussion participation - Presentations - Written analysis

Fiction and Non-Fiction

Fiction: Novel from Kenya- Lessons Learnt (Part 2)
Fiction: Novel from Kenya- History of Kenya (Part 1)
Fiction: Novel from Kenya- History of Kenya (Part 2)

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

- Relate lessons to real life situations
- Apply lessons to personal growth
- Value novels for lifelong learning

The learner is guided to:
- Relate lessons from the novel to real life
- Share personal reflections on applicable lessons
- Discuss how lessons can guide behaviour

How can we apply these lessons in our lives?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Set novel
- Real-life examples
- Reflection journals
- Internet resources
- Historical references
- Debate guidelines
- Historical materials

- Application exercises - Personal reflections - Oral sharing - Self-assessment

Fiction and Non-Fiction

Fiction: Novel from Kenya- Culture of Kenya (Part 1)
Fiction: Novel from Kenya- Culture of Kenya (Part 2)
Non-Fiction: Personal Journal- Language and Style Analysis

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

- Identify aspects of Kenyan culture in the novel
- Discuss cultural practices and beliefs depicted
- Appreciate cultural representation in literature

The learner is guided to:
- Identify aspects of Kenyan culture in the novel
- Discuss how culture is portrayed
- Make notes on cultural elements

How is Kenyan culture represented in the novel?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Set novel
- Cultural reference materials
- Discussion guides
- Cultural analysis tools
- Note-taking materials
- Sample journals
- Digital devices
- Style analysis materials

- Cultural identification - Discussion participation - Written notes - Presentations

Fiction and Non-Fiction
Oral Literature
Oral Literature
Oral Literature
Oral Literature

Non-Fiction: Personal Journal- Creative Journal Writing
Short Forms- Introduction and Types
Short Forms- Features and Functions (Part 1)
Short Forms- Features and Functions (Part 2)
Short Forms- Composition and Performance

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

- Write journal entries from personal experiences
- Apply appropriate language and style
- Value journals for effective communication

The learner is guided to:
- Make journal entries based on personal experiences
- Focus on themes such as risk awareness and road safety
- Share work with peers for review

How can we express our experiences through journals?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Writing materials
- Sample journals
- Peer review tools
- Video recordings
- Digital devices
- Sample short forms
- Sample proverbs and riddles
- Feature analysis charts
- Presentation materials
- Analysis materials
- Discussion guides
- Performance space
- Recording devices

- Journal writing assessment - Peer review - Language effectiveness - Portfolio organization

4

Oral Literature
Poetry
Poetry
Poetry
Poetry

Short Forms- Portfolio Development
Appreciation of Poetry- Sound Patterns: Onomatopoeia
Appreciation of Poetry- Sound Patterns: Idiophones
Appreciation of Poetry- Sound Patterns: Rhyme
Appreciation of Poetry- Sound Patterns Review

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

- Compile short forms in a portfolio
- Reflect on learning about short forms
- Acknowledge their roles in enhancing creativity

The learner is guided to:
- Organise short forms of oral literature in a portfolio
- Review portfolio contents
- Reflect on their creative journey

Why is it important to collect and preserve short forms?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Portfolio materials
- Compiled short forms
- Reflection journals
- Sample poems
- Digital devices
- Sound pattern charts
- Audio/video recordings
- Analysis materials
- Rhyme scheme charts
- Analysis tools
- Review materials
- Discussion guides

- Portfolio assessment - Organization quality - Reflection depth - Self-evaluation

Fiction and Non-Fiction

Fiction: Play from Kenya- Structure
Fiction: Play from Kenya- Features of a Play
Fiction: Play from Kenya- Elements (Part 1)

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

- Describe the structure of a play
- Identify acts and scenes
- Appreciate dramatic structure

The learner is guided to:
- Search for the meaning of a play
- Brainstorm on the structure of a play
- Summarise findings on a chart

What is the structure of a play?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Sample plays
- Digital devices
- Structure charts
- Set play
- Video recordings
- Feature analysis charts
- Element identification guides
- Discussion materials

- Structure identification - Chart assessment - Presentations - Oral discussions

Fiction and Non-Fiction

Fiction: Play from Kenya- Elements (Part 2)
Fiction: Play from Kenya- Importance
Fiction: Play from Kenya- Review and Reading Session

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

- Identify rising action, confrontation, and conclusion
- Analyse dramatic progression
- Value plot development in plays

The learner is guided to:
- Identify rising action, confrontation, and conclusion in a play
- Discuss how these elements create dramatic tension
- Make notes on plot progression

How does conflict develop in a play?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Set play
- Plot analysis tools
- Note-taking materials
- Discussion guides
- Presentation materials
- Various plays
- Review materials
- Reading logs

- Plot analysis - Element identification - Written notes - Oral discussions

Fiction and Non-Fiction
Oral Literature

Non-Fiction: Autobiography- Structure
Non-Fiction: Autobiography- Content Analysis
Non-Fiction: Autobiography- Relating to Real Life
Trickster Narrative- Introduction and Features

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

- Analyse the structure of an autobiography
- Identify chronological and thematic organization
- Appreciate autobiography structure

The learner is guided to:
- Team up to collect varied autobiographies
- Search for the structure of an autobiography
- Discuss and summarise structure on a graphic organiser

What is the structure of an autobiography?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Sample autobiographies
- Digital devices
- Graphic organisers
- Reading materials
- Synopsis writing guides
- Discussion guides
- Reflection journals
- Sample trickster narratives
- Collection materials

- Structure identification - Graphic organiser assessment - Presentations - Peer review

5

Oral Literature
Oral Literature
Oral Literature
Oral Literature
Oral Literature
Poetry

Trickster Narrative- Functions
Trickster Narrative- Features of Style
Trickster Narrative- Moral Lessons
Trickster Narrative- Performance (Part 1)
Trickster Narrative- Performance (Part 2)
Appreciation of Poetry- Sound Patterns: Alliteration

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

- Analyse functions of trickster narratives
- Discuss their role in society
- Value their educational and entertainment purposes

The learner is guided to:
- Discuss the functions of trickster narratives
- Make notes on their purposes
- Share findings with peers

How do trickster narratives serve society?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Sample narratives
- Function analysis charts
- Discussion guides
- Style analysis tools
- Note-taking materials
- Lesson extraction guides
- Discussion materials
- Performance space
- Recording devices
- Performance materials
- Evaluation rubrics
- Sample poems
- Digital devices
- Sound pattern charts

- Function analysis - Written notes - Oral discussions - Peer sharing

Poetry

Appreciation of Poetry- Sound Patterns: Assonance
Appreciation of Poetry- Sound Patterns: Consonance
Appreciation of Poetry- Relating Sound Patterns to Subject Matter
Appreciation of Poetry- Composing with Sound Patterns

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

- Define and identify assonance in poems
- Analyse the effect of assonance
- Value sound patterns for poetic beauty

The learner is guided to:
- Search for the meaning of assonance
- Identify assonance in poems
- Discuss the significance of assonance in poetry

What role does assonance play in poetry?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Sample poems
- Analysis tools
- Note-taking materials
- Digital devices
- Analysis materials
- Various poems
- Analysis charts
- Discussion guides
- Writing materials
- Peer review tools

- Identification exercises - Analysis quality - Oral discussions - Written notes

Fiction and Non-Fiction

Fiction: Play from Kenya- The Plot
Fiction: Play from Kenya- Setting
Fiction: Play from Kenya- Characters

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

- Identify the sequence of events in the play
- Analyse plot development
- Appreciate how plot structures drama

The learner is guided to:
- Collaborate to read the set play
- Present the sequence of events on a flow chart
- Discuss plot progression

How does the plot unfold in this play?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Set play
- Flow chart materials
- Discussion guides
- Setting analysis tools
- Note-taking materials
- Character charts
- Discussion materials

- Plot identification - Flow chart assessment - Oral discussions - Peer review

Fiction and Non-Fiction

Fiction: Play from Kenya- Characterisation
Fiction: Play from Kenya- Themes (Part 1)
Fiction: Play from Kenya- Themes (Part 2)

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

- Analyse characterisation techniques
- Understand how characters are revealed
- Value character development in plays

The learner is guided to:
- Discuss characterisation methods in the play
- Analyse how characters are developed
- Role play sections of the play

How are characters developed in the play?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Set play
- Role play materials
- Analysis tools
- Theme analysis charts
- Discussion guides
- Real-life examples
- Presentation materials

- Characterisation analysis - Role play assessment - Oral discussions - Peer evaluation

Fiction and Non-Fiction

Fiction: Play from Kenya- Language and Style (Part 1)
Fiction: Play from Kenya- Language and Style (Part 2)
Fiction: Play from Kenya- Performance (Part 1)

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

- Identify stylistic devices in the play
- Analyse language use in drama
- Appreciate the playwright's craft

The learner is guided to:
- Identify stylistic devices used in the play
- Present findings in class
- Discuss the effectiveness of language choices

What stylistic devices are used in the play?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Set play
- Style analysis charts
- Presentation materials
- Summary materials
- Analysis tools
- Performance space
- Practice materials

- Style identification - Presentations - Discussion participation - Written analysis

Fiction and Non-Fiction

Fiction: Play from Kenya- Performance and Review (Part 2)
Non-Fiction: Autobiography- Themes
Non-Fiction: Autobiography- Values

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

- Perform sections of the play
- Demonstrate understanding through performance
- Acknowledge the value of plays in highlighting societal concerns

The learner is guided to:
- Role play a section of the play with peers
- Record performances
- Review and reflect on learning

Why should one read and perform plays?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Set play
- Performance space
- Recording devices
- Sample autobiographies
- Graphic organisers
- Discussion materials
- Values charts
- Discussion guides

- Performance assessment - Recording review - Self-reflection - Peer evaluation

6

Oral Literature
Oral Literature
Oral Literature
Oral Literature
Poetry
Poetry

Songs/Oral Poetry- Form and Structure
Songs/Oral Poetry- Features of Lullabies and Play Songs
Songs/Oral Poetry- Functions
Songs/Oral Poetry- Performance
Appreciation of Poetry- Repetition
Appreciation of Poetry- Refrain

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

- Describe the structure and features of play songs and lullabies for literary appreciation
- Analyse the functions of play songs and lullabies for literary analysis
- Appreciate the role of songs in oral tradition

The learner is guided to:
- Brainstorm on the play songs and lullabies that they have heard or sang in the past and present in class
- Collaborate to discuss the structure and features of play songs and share with peers
- Collaborate to discuss the structure and features lullabies and share with peers

How do play songs help in social cohesion in the society?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Audio recordings
- Digital devices
- Charts
- Teacher's Guide
- Audio-visual resources
- Class portfolio
- Poetry books

- Observation - Oral questions - Group discussions - Peer assessment

Poetry
Fiction and Non-Fiction
Fiction and Non-Fiction

Appreciation of Poetry- Chorus
Appreciation of Poetry- Composing with Rhythm
Anthology of Short Stories- Features
Anthology of Short Stories- History

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

- Identify repetition, refrain and the chorus in a poem for critical analysis
- Analyse repetition, refrain and the chorus in a poem for literary appreciation
- Acknowledge the importance of poetry for lifelong learning

The learner is guided to:
- Collaborate to recite a poem that has repetition, refrain or a chorus
- Discuss the significance of repetition, refrain and chorus in a poem
- Compose a poem with repetition, refrain or a chorus

How does rhythm promote enjoyment in the recitation of a poem?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Poetry books
- Digital devices
- School magazine
- Teacher's Guide
- Anthology of short stories
- Charts

- Poem composition assessment - Peer assessment - Creative writing assessment - Checklists

Fiction and Non-Fiction

Anthology of Short Stories- Culture
Anthology of Short Stories- Reading and Collection
Anthology of Short Stories- Plot and Setting

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

- Interpret the elements of culture in the short story for lifelong learning
- Relate aspects of history to the short story for critical analysis
- Appreciate how history and culture have shaped the short story as a form of fiction

The learner is guided to:
- Pick out elements of culture in the short stories
- Summarise findings using graphic organisers
- Relate the events of a short story to the history and culture of the region from where it is derived

How has history and culture influenced the short story?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Anthology of short stories
- Charts
- Digital devices
- Teacher's Guide
- Class portfolio
- Manilla papers

- Graphic organiser assessment - Oral presentations - Group discussions - Peer assessment

Fiction and Non-Fiction

Anthology of Short Stories- Character and Characterisation
Anthology of Short Stories- Lessons
Autobiography- Structure

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

- Analyse the characters and their traits for literary analysis
- Identify relationships between characters
- Appreciate the value of the short story for lifelong learning

The learner is guided to:
- Identify the characters in the short story and their traits
- Practise hot seating for various characters
- Link the characters to real life and draw lessons

How do characters in short stories reflect our society?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Anthology of short stories
- Charts
- Digital devices
- Teacher's Guide
- Autobiographies

- Hot seating assessment - Oral presentations - Group discussions - Peer assessment

Fiction and Non-Fiction
Oral Literature
Oral Literature

Autobiography- Content
Performance in Oral Literature- Features
Performance in Oral Literature- Qualities of a Good Storyteller

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

- Discuss the content of an autobiography for literary appreciation
- Relate the content of an autobiography to real life
- Acknowledge the value of writing for personal growth

The learner is guided to:
- Conduct a reading session to read an autobiography
- Brainstorm and discuss the content of the autobiography
- Work jointly to write a synopsis of the content of the autobiography and share for peer review
- Team up to relate the content of the autobiography to real life

Why do people write autobiographies?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Autobiographies
- Digital devices
- Class portfolio
- Teacher's Guide
- Audio-visual resources
- Charts

- Synopsis assessment - Peer assessment - Group discussions - Checklists

7

Oral Literature
Oral Literature
Poetry

Performance in Oral Literature- Techniques
Performance in Oral Literature- Practical Performance
Appreciation of Poetry- Persona

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

- Evaluate performance techniques in oral literature for critical analysis
- Apply performance techniques in oral literature
- Acknowledge the place of performance in oral literature for lifelong learning

The learner is guided to:
- Watch the performance of any of the forms of oral literature and identify performance techniques applied
- Perform an oral literature piece using the performance techniques
- Review each other's performance for creativity and correctness

How does performance affect the subject matter in oral literature?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Audio-visual resources
- Digital devices
- Teacher's Guide
- Recording devices
- Poetry books
- Charts

- Performance assessment - Peer assessment - Observation - Checklists

Poetry

Appreciation of Poetry- Subject Matter
Appreciation of Poetry- Themes in Poems from Kenya
Appreciation of Poetry- Significance of Subject Matter

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

- Describe the subject matter in poems for literary analysis
- Analyse the themes in poems for literary appreciation
- Acknowledge the importance of subject matter for literary appreciation

The learner is guided to:
- Read or recite a given poem and describe the subject matter of the poem
- Share findings with peers
- Present the themes brought out in a poem on a flow chart and display for peer review

How do themes in poems capture our shared experiences?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Poetry books
- Charts
- Digital devices
- Teacher's Guide
- Reading logs

- Flow chart assessment - Oral presentations - Peer assessment - Checklists

Poetry
Fiction and Non-Fiction
Fiction and Non-Fiction

Appreciation of Poetry- Reading Log and Sessions
Anthology of Short Stories- Plot and Setting
Anthology of Short Stories- Character and Characterisation

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

- Maintain a reading log for poems
- Conduct poetry reading sessions
- Acknowledge the importance of subject matter for literary appreciation

The learner is guided to:
- Conduct poetry sessions as a class to read varied poems
- Prepare a reading log on poems read and identify the subject matter and themes from the poems
- Share their reading logs with peers for peer reviews and recommendations

How do themes in poems capture our shared experiences?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Poetry books
- Reading logs
- Class portfolio
- Teacher's Guide
- Anthology of short stories
- Charts
- Manilla papers
- Digital devices

- Reading log assessment - Portfolio assessment - Peer assessment - Self-assessment

Fiction and Non-Fiction

Anthology of Short Stories- Character Relationships
Anthology of Short Stories- Themes and Lessons
Anthology of Short Stories- Language and Style

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

- Analyse the characters and their relationships for literary analysis
- Create graphic organisers showing character relationships
- Appreciate the value of the short story for lifelong learning

The learner is guided to:
- Collaborate to present a summary of the characters and their relationship with others in a graphic organiser and display it in the classroom
- Link the characters to real life and draw lessons
- Share findings with peers

How do characters in short stories reflect our society?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Anthology of short stories
- Charts
- Teacher's Guide
- Digital devices

- Graphic organiser assessment - Oral presentations - Peer assessment - Checklists

Fiction and Non-Fiction
Oral Literature

Autobiography- Language and Style
Autobiography- History and Culture
Songs/Oral Poetry- Form of Initiation Songs

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

- Identify the stylistic devices in an autobiography for literary analysis
- Discuss the language and style in the autobiography for literary analysis
- Acknowledge the significance of language and style in autobiographies for lifelong learning

The learner is guided to:
- Read an autobiography
- Team up to identify stylistic devices used
- Identify the point of view used in narration in the autobiography
- Discuss the language and style in the autobiography

How do language and style enhance the presentation of an autobiography?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Autobiographies
- Digital devices
- Teacher's Guide
- Class portfolio
- Audio recordings
- Charts

- Oral presentations - Written questions - Peer assessment - Observation

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Oral Literature
Oral Literature
Poetry

Songs/Oral Poetry- Subject Matter and Functions
Songs/Oral Poetry- Performance of Initiation Songs
Appreciation of Poetry- Imagery

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

- Analyse the subject matter and functions of a given initiation song
- Discuss values depicted in initiation songs
- Acknowledge the significance of initiation songs in promoting culture

The learner is guided to:
- Read a given initiation song and collaborate to discuss its subject matter
- Discuss the values depicted in the initiation songs
- Make notes on functions of initiation songs

How do the initiation songs propagate promotion of culture?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Audio-visual resources
- Digital devices
- Teacher's Guide
- Recording devices
- Poetry books
- Charts

- Oral presentations - Written questions - Group discussions - Peer assessment

Poetry

Appreciation of Poetry- Simile
Appreciation of Poetry- Metaphor
Appreciation of Poetry- Composing with Imagery

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

- Identify and analyse similes in poetry
- Discuss the significance of similes in poems
- Acknowledge the importance of imagery for literary appreciation

The learner is guided to:
- Read a poem and identify similes and metaphors in the poem
- Share their findings with their peers for review
- Discuss the significance of imagery in a given poem

How does the use of imagery promote imagination and creativity in poetry?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Poetry books
- Digital devices
- Teacher's Guide
- Class portfolio

- Oral presentations - Written questions - Peer assessment - Checklists

Fiction and Non-Fiction

The Play from Kenya- Performance Preparation
The Play from Kenya- Rehearsals and Blocking
The Play from Kenya- Performance Techniques

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

- Analyse sections of the play for performance
- Select appropriate scenes for performance
- Appreciate the value of performing plays

The learner is guided to:
- Read sections of the play from Kenya
- Collaborate to select scenes for performance
- Discuss character roles and relationships
- Assign roles for performance

Why is performance important in studying plays?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Play from Kenya
- Digital devices
- Scripts
- Teacher's Guide
- Props
- Costumes
- Performance space
- Audio-visual resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Group discussions - Role allocation assessment

Fiction and Non-Fiction

The Play from Kenya- Final Rehearsal
Literary/Narrative Journalism- Introduction and Features
Literary/Narrative Journalism- Themes and Techniques

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

- Conduct final rehearsals for performance
- Refine performance techniques
- Appreciate the value of performing plays

The learner is guided to:
- Conduct full run-through of selected scenes
- Make adjustments based on feedback
- Perfect timing and coordination
- Prepare for final performance

Why is performance important in studying plays?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Play from Kenya
- Props
- Costumes
- Performance space
- Teacher's Guide
- Newspapers
- Magazines
- Digital devices
- Charts

- Rehearsal assessment - Observation - Peer assessment - Self-assessment

Fiction and Non-Fiction
Oral Literature
Oral Literature

Literary/Narrative Journalism- Writing Practice
Oral Literature Fieldwork- Objectives
Oral Literature Fieldwork- Importance

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

- Write a literary journalism piece based on a real event
- Apply storytelling techniques in writing
- Appreciate the importance of literary journalism for lifelong learning

The learner is guided to:
- Select a real event or story from their community
- Research and gather information through interviews or observation
- Write a literary journalism piece using narrative techniques
- Share their work with peers for review
- Make revisions based on feedback
- Organize their work in the class portfolio

What makes literary journalism different from regular news reporting?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Newspapers
- Magazines
- Notebooks
- Class portfolio
- Digital devices
- Teacher's Guide
- Charts

- Creative writing assessment - Peer assessment - Portfolio assessment - Self-assessment

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Oral Literature
Oral Literature
Oral Literature

Oral Literature Fieldwork- Methods of Data Collection
Oral Literature Fieldwork- Requirements and Ethics
Oral Literature Fieldwork- Preparation

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

- Evaluate methods of data collection in fieldwork
- Select appropriate data collection methods
- Appreciate the value of fieldwork in research

The learner is guided to:
- Explore objectives, methods of data collection and ethical considerations in fieldwork
- Collaborate to summarise the information in a graphic organiser and display in the classroom for peer review
- Discuss various methods of data collection

Why is fieldwork important in oral literature?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Charts
- Digital devices
- Teacher's Guide
- Recording devices
- Notebooks

- Oral presentations - Written questions - Group discussions - Peer assessment

Oral Literature
Poetry
Poetry

Oral Literature Fieldwork- Execution
Appreciation of Poetry- Tone and Mood
Appreciation of Poetry- Subject Matter

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

- Conduct a fieldwork research on short forms for literary appreciation
- Collect data using appropriate methods
- Appreciate the value of fieldwork in research

The learner is guided to:
- Conduct a fieldwork research on short forms as an extended learning activity
- Collect data using appropriate methods
- Document fieldwork experiences

Why is fieldwork important in oral literature?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Recording devices
- Notebooks
- Digital devices
- Teacher's Guide
- Poetry books
- Charts

- Fieldwork assessment - Observation - Data collection assessment - Checklists

Poetry

Appreciation of Poetry- Themes
Appreciation of Poetry- Reading Sessions
Appreciation of Poetry- Reading Log

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

- Analyse themes in a variety of poems for literary appreciation
- Discuss various themes in poetry
- Acknowledge the significance of subject matter in poems for literary appreciation

The learner is guided to:
- Recite poems on the environment and analyse their themes
- Share findings with peers
- Discuss the significance of the subject matter in poems

Why is it important to study a variety of themes in poetry?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Poetry books
- Digital devices
- Teacher's Guide
- Reading logs
- Class portfolio

- Recitation assessment - Oral presentations - Group discussions - Peer assessment

Fiction and Non-Fiction

Anthology of Short Stories- Themes
Anthology of Short Stories- Themes and Real Life
Anthology of Short Stories- Language and Style

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

- Discuss the themes in short stories for literary appreciation
- Analyse language and style in short stories for critical analysis
- Appreciate the values in short stories for lifelong learning

The learner is guided to:
- Search online or offline for thematic concerns in short stories and share in class
- Read a short story and identify the themes for peer review
- Collaborate to discuss themes in short stories and present their findings for peer review

Why do we study short stories in literature?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Anthology of short stories
- Digital devices
- Charts
- Teacher's Guide

- Observation - Oral presentations - Group discussions - Peer assessment

Fiction and Non-Fiction

Anthology of Short Stories- Values
Anthology of Short Stories- Comprehensive Analysis
Literary/Narrative Journalism- Structure and Language
Literary/Narrative Journalism- Themes and Values
Literary/Narrative Journalism- Writing and Publishing

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

- Discuss values depicted in short stories
- Relate values to real life experiences
- Appreciate the values in short stories for lifelong learning

The learner is guided to:
- Discuss how values are depicted from themes in the short story
- Relate the aspects of values depicted in the short story to real life
- Make presentations on values identified

Why do we study short stories in literature?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Anthology of short stories
- Digital devices
- Teacher's Guide
- Charts
- Newspapers
- Magazines
- Class portfolio

- Oral presentations - Group discussions - Peer assessment - Observation