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Listening and Speaking
Listening and Speaking

Pronunciation and Vocabulary

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

- Recognize words with the target letter-sound combinations in given words.
- Pronounce words with the target letter-sound combinations correctly.
- Value correct pronunciation for effective communication.

The learner is guided to:
- Read words with target letter-sound combinations (gr-, pr-, -ew).
- Practice saying the words correctly.
- Record themselves as they read the words.
- Listen to audio recordings with target sounds.

How can we use sounds to learn new words?

Spotlight English Activities Learner's Book pg. 152 - 153
Pictures related to technology
Digital devices
Audio recordings
Mentor English Activities Learner's Book pg. 160
Flash cards
Pictures of technology devices

Pronunciation drills Recording assessment Observation

Reading

Fluency

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

- Identify words with the target letter-sound combinations in a story.
- Read words with letters-sound combinations correctly.
- Value reading fluently.

The learner is guided to:
- Read the story "Kito's Birthday".
- Pick out words with sounds gr, pr and ew.
- Practice reading the words correctly.
- Time themselves reading the story.

Why should we read fluently?

Spotlight English Activities Learner's Book pg. 155
Story: "Kito's Birthday"
Word ladder game
Timer

Timed reading assessment Word identification tasks Game participation evaluation

Reading

Fluency

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

- Read a grade-appropriate text accurately, at the right speed and with expression.
- Show correct facial expressions when reading.
- Adopt reading simple, short narratives for information.

The learner is guided to:
- Form a Reader's Club with peers.
- Read text provided by the teacher.
- Record themselves as they read.
- Play the recording in class and give feedback.

How can we improve our reading speed?

Spotlight English Activities Learner's Book pg. 156
Digital recording devices
Reading texts

Fluency rubrics Recording assessment Peer feedback evaluation

Reading

Comprehension

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

- Make predictions about a story based on the title and picture.
- Identify characters and setting in a text.
- Develop interest in reading texts about technology.

The learner is guided to:
- Read the title and look at the picture of "Grandmother Kanini Learns to Use a Laptop".
- Predict what will happen in the story.
- Read the story and identify characters.
- Talk about the setting of the story.

Why is it important to read different types of materials?

Spotlight English Activities Learner's Book pg. 157-158
Story: "Grandmother Kanini Learns to Use a Laptop"
Mentor English Activities Learner's Book pg. 166
Story: "Grandmother Kanini Learns to Use a Laptop"
Dictionary

Written questions Prediction assessment Character identification tasks

Language Use

Possessive pronouns

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

- Identify possessive pronouns in sentences.
- Understand how possessive pronouns show ownership.
- Appreciate the importance of possessive pronouns.

The learner is guided to:
- Look at pictures and read sentences with possessive pronouns.
- Discuss how possessive pronouns are used in sentences.
- Learn about possessive pronouns (mine, his, hers, ours, yours).
- Identify possessive pronouns in sentences.

How do you talk about things that belong to you?

Spotlight English Activities Learner's Book pg. 158-159
Pictures showing ownership
Chart with possessive pronouns

Written exercises Identification tasks Matching activities

Language Use
Writing

Possessive pronouns
Paragraphs

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

- Use possessive pronouns correctly in sentences.
- Role-play using possessive pronouns.
- Show commitment to using possessive pronouns correctly.

The learner is guided to:
- Role-play using possessive pronouns to talk about things they own.
- Prepare flash cards with possessive pronouns.
- Use possessive pronouns to make sentences related to technology.
- Recite poems containing possessive pronouns.

Which words do we use to show ownership?

Spotlight English Activities Learner's Book pg. 161
Flash cards with possessive pronouns
Poem with possessive pronouns
Mentor English Activities Learner's Book pg. 170
Jumbled sentences
Writing materials

Sentence construction assessment Role play evaluation Recitation assessment

Writing

Paragraphs

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

- Write sentences sequentially to form a paragraph.
- Rearrange jumbled sentences to form a coherent paragraph.
- Show commitment to writing clearly and correctly.

The learner is guided to:
- Help Nancy arrange sentences in the right order of events.
- Write a paragraph using the arranged sentences.
- Read their paragraphs to classmates for feedback.
- Fill in gaps with correct letter-sound combinations.

How do we form a paragraph?

Spotlight English Activities Learner's Book pg. 161
Nancy's jumbled sentences
Gap-filling exercises

Paragraph writing assessment Gap-filling evaluation Reading assessment

Writing

Paragraphs

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

- Write sentences sequentially to form a paragraph.
- Rearrange jumbled sentences to form a coherent paragraph.
- Show commitment to writing clearly and correctly.

The learner is guided to:
- Help Nancy arrange sentences in the right order of events.
- Write a paragraph using the arranged sentences.
- Read their paragraphs to classmates for feedback.
- Fill in gaps with correct letter-sound combinations.

How do we form a paragraph?

Spotlight English Activities Learner's Book pg. 161
Nancy's jumbled sentences
Gap-filling exercises

Paragraph writing assessment Gap-filling evaluation Reading assessment

SAVINGS

Listening and Speaking
Listening and Speaking

Pronunciation and Vocabulary

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

- Distinguish words with the target letter-sound combinations in words and sentences.
- Pronounce words with the target letter-sound combinations accurately.
- Value proper pronunciation in communication.

The learner is guided to:
- Look at pictures and read words with target letter-sound combinations (-lf, -rf, spl-).
- Practice reading the words correctly.
- Listen to audio recordings with target sounds.
- Pick out words with target sounds from sentences.

How can we use sounds to learn new words?

Spotlight English Activities Learner's Book pg. 173
Pictures related to savings
Audio recordings
Word cards
Mentor English Activities Learner's Book pg. 163-165
Pictures of savings items
Song: "Saving Money"
Role play materials

Pronunciation drills Listening tests Word identification tasks

Reading

Fluency

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

- Identify words with the target letter-sound combinations in a text.
- Read words with letters-sound combinations correctly.
- Value reading fluently.

The learner is guided to:
- Read the story "Marion and her Savings".
- Pick out words with sounds rf, lf, and spl.
- Practice reading the words correctly.
- Time themselves reading the story.

Why is it important to read at the right speed?

Spotlight English Activities Learner's Book pg. 166-167
Story: "Marion and her Savings"
Timer

Timed reading assessment Word identification tasks Reading accuracy evaluation

Reading

Fluency
Comprehension

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

- Read a grade-appropriate text accurately, at the right speed and with expression.
- Show appropriate facial expressions while reading.
- Adopt reading simple, short narratives for information.

The learner is guided to:
- Practice reading sentences with target sounds.
- Read stories provided by the teacher.
- Time themselves as they read the stories.
- Record themselves as they read the stories.

How do we check our speed while reading?

Spotlight English Activities Learner's Book pg. 167
Reading texts
Timer
Digital recording devices
Mentor English Activities Learner's Book pg. 178
Story: "A Present for Mr Kaleo"

Fluency rubrics Recording assessment Reading logs

Reading

Comprehension

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

- Identify the meaning of vocabulary in the story.
- Summarize a story using a chart.
- Value reading for information and pleasure.

The learner is guided to:
- Identify the meaning of vocabulary from the story.
- Summarize the story using a chart.
- Share experiences similar to those in the story.
- Retell the story focusing on key elements.

How can we summarize a story effectively?

Mentor English Activities Learner's Book pg. 169
Story summary chart
Story: "A Present for Mr Kaleo"

Summary chart assessment Vocabulary meaning tasks Retelling evaluation

Language Use

'Wh' questions (why, whom, how)

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

- Identify sentences containing Wh- questions from a text.
- Understand how Wh- questions are used to seek information.
- Value the importance of asking questions.

The learner is guided to:
- Look at pictures and read text about why saving is important.
- Learn about question words (why, whom, how).
- Listen to recorded conversations and identify Wh- questions.
- Discuss how Wh- questions are used.

Why is it important to ask questions correctly?

Spotlight English Activities Learner's Book pg. 171
Recorded conversations
Pictures related to savings

Identification tasks Listening assessment Written exercises

Language Use
Writing

'Wh' questions (why, whom, how)
Guided writing

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

- Use Wh- questions correctly in sentences.
- Ask and answer questions using Wh- questions.
- Show commitment to using Wh- questions correctly.

The learner is guided to:
- Use why, how and whom in dialogues about savings.
- Role-play activities related to savings using Wh- questions.
- Recite poems containing Wh- questions.
- Identify Wh- questions in texts about money and savings.

How do question words help us find information?

Spotlight English Activities Learner's Book pg. 174
Poem: "Why and How"
Role play materials
Text about money
Text about money and savings
Writing materials

Dialogue assessment Role play evaluation Recitation assessment Identification tasks

Writing

Guided writing

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

- Write paragraphs about a visit to the bank following the writing process.
- Use the five steps of the writing process.
- Show commitment to writing clearly and correctly.

The learner is guided to:
- Write paragraphs on "My Day at the Bank".
- Follow the five steps of the writing process: planning, drafting, revising, editing, final writing.
- Read their stories to classmates for feedback.
- Assess their own writing.

How do we plan before writing a composition?

Spotlight English Activities Learner's Book pg. 174-175
Writing process chart
Writing materials

Writing process assessment Paragraph writing evaluation Self-assessment Peer feedback

Writing 

Guided Writing 

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Write paragraphs about a visit to the bank following the writing process 
-Use the five steps of the writing process -Show commitment to writing clearly 

The learner is guided to:
- Read words with target letter-sound combinations (spr and str).
- Practice saying the words correctly.
- Find words with sounds str and spr in a word puzzle.
- Use the words to talk about talents.

How can we use sounds learnt to make new words?

Spotlight English Activities Learner's Book pg. 185
Word puzzle
Pictures related to talents

Pronunciation drills Word puzzle assessment Observation

TALENTS

Listening and Speaking

Pronunciation and Vocabulary

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

- Use vocabulary related to talents in relevant contexts.
- Construct sentences using new words.
- Show interest in learning talent vocabulary.

The learner is guided to:
- Recite the poem "My Talents".
- Identify talents mentioned in the poem.
- Talk about other talents they know.
- Match words on flash cards with pictures of talents.

What can we tell from people's faces and hand movements as they talk?

Spotlight English Activities Learner's Book pg. 178-179
Poem: "My Talents"
Flash cards
Pictures of talented people

Oral presentation Matching activities Poem recitation assessment

Reading

Fluency

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

- Identify words with the target letter-sound combinations in a text.
- Read words with letters-sound combinations correctly.
- Value reading fluently.

The learner is guided to:
- Read the story "Morani".
- Pick out words with sounds spr and str.
- Practice reading the words correctly.
- Time themselves reading the story.

Why should we read fluently?

Spotlight English Activities Learner's Book pg. 182
Story: "Morani"
Timer
Mentor English Activities Learner's Book pg. 191
Practice sentences
Reading assessment questions

Timed reading assessment Word identification tasks Reading accuracy evaluation

Reading

Comprehension

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

- Make predictions about a story based on the title and picture.
- Identify the plot of a story.
- Develop interest in reading texts about talents.

The learner is guided to:
- Read the title and look at the picture of "A Tug of War to Remember".
- Predict what will happen in the story.
- Read the story and identify the events.
- Answer questions about the story.

What do you think will happen in the story?

Spotlight English Activities Learner's Book pg. 183
Story: "A Tug of War to Remember"

Written questions Prediction assessment Plot identification tasks

Reading

Comprehension

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

- Identify the meaning of vocabulary in the story.
- Share personal experiences related to the story.
- Value reading for information and pleasure.

The learner is guided to:
- Find the meaning of words from the story.
- Share sporting activities they have watched or participated in.
- Draw scenes from the story.
- Discuss what they liked about the story.

What did you like about the story?

Spotlight English Activities Learner's Book pg. 184
Drawing materials
Story: "A Tug of War to Remember"

Vocabulary meaning tasks Drawing assessment Oral presentation

Language Use

Adverbs of manner

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

- Identify adverbs of manner in sentences.
- Understand how adverbs of manner describe actions.
- Value precise description in communication.

The learner is guided to:
- Look at pictures and read sentences with adverbs of manner.
- Discuss the meaning of adverbs of manner.
- Listen to a story and pick out actions and adverbs of manner.
- Fill in a table with actions and adverbs of manner.

Which words do you use to talk about how things are done?

Spotlight English Activities Learner's Book pg. 184-185
Pictures with adverbs of manner

Flash cards with adverbs
Game materials

Identification tasks Table completion assessment Listening tests

Writing

Guided writing

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

- Identify new words from a text about talents.
- Write sentences using new vocabulary.
- Value writing clearly and correctly.

The learner is guided to:
- Read a text about identifying talents.
- Pick out new words from the text.
- Write the words in good handwriting.
- Write sentences using the new words.

How do we write fluently?

Spotlight English Activities Learner's Book pg. 186
Text: "Identifying Talents"
Writing materials

Vocabulary identification tasks Sentence writing assessment Handwriting evaluation

Writing

Guided writing

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

- Follow steps of the writing process.
- Write a paragraph about talents.
- Show commitment to writing clearly and correctly.

The learner is guided to:
- Study Rita's chart about the writing process.
- Write a paragraph about talents following the steps.
- Write a simple guided composition of 5-10 sentences.
- Share work with classmates for feedback.

How do we plan before writing a composition?

Spotlight English Activities Learner's Book pg. 187
Rita's writing process chart
Writing materials

Writing process assessment Paragraph writing evaluation Peer feedback

ENVIRONMENT

Listening and Speaking

Pronunciation and Vocabulary

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

- Recognize words with the target letter-sound combinations in a text.
- Pronounce words with the target letter-sound combinations correctly.
- Value correct pronunciation for effective communication.

The learner is guided to:
- Look at pictures and read words with target letter-sound combinations (scr- and que-).
- Practice saying the words correctly.
- Listen to a story and point out words with target sounds.
- Talk about events in the story.

How can we use sounds to learn new words?

Spotlight English Activities Learner's Book pg. 189-190
Story: "Tree Planting Day in our School"
Pictures related to environment

Pronunciation drills Listening tests Story event identification

Listening and Speaking

Pronunciation and Vocabulary

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

- Use vocabulary related to the environment in relevant contexts.
- List words with target letter-sound combinations.
- Show interest in learning environmental vocabulary.

The learner is guided to:
- Read words with target sounds and practice pronunciation.
- Write words with sounds scr and que in a table.
- Take a walk around the school compound with the teacher.
- Talk about what they see using vocabulary related to environment.

Why should we listen attentively when other people are talking?

Mentor English Activities Learner's Book pg. 202
School compound
Word table template

Oral presentation Table completion assessment Vocabulary usage evaluation

Reading

Fluency

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

- Identify words with the target letter-sound combinations in a text.
- Read words with target letter-sound combinations correctly.
- Value reading fluently.

The learner is guided to:
- Pick out words with sounds scr and que from a text.
- Practice reading the words correctly.
- Read the story "The Queen Goes Missing".
- Read sentences with words containing target sounds.

Why is it important to read words properly?

Spotlight English Activities Learner's Book pg. 189-190
Story: "The Queen Goes Missing"
Word cards
Mentor English Activities Learner's Book pg. 205
Dialogue between Peter and John
Timer

Timed reading assessment Word identification tasks Reading accuracy evaluation

Reading

Comprehension

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

- Make predictions about a story based on the title and picture.
- Identify the setting and characters in a text.
- Develop interest in reading texts about environment.

The learner is guided to:
- Read the title and look at the picture of "The Joy of Cleaning our Market".
- Predict what the story is about.
- Read the story and identify the setting.
- Talk about people mentioned in the story.

What do the pictures tell us about the story?

Spotlight English Activities Learner's Book pg. 191
Story: "The Joy of Cleaning our Market"

Written questions Prediction assessment Setting and character identification

Reading
Language Use

Comprehension
Interjections of displeasure

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

- Answer direct and indirect questions about a text.
- Identify the meaning of vocabulary in the story.
- Value reading for information and pleasure.

The learner is guided to:
- Answer questions about the story.
- Find the meaning of words from the story.
- Retell the story using their own words.
- Discuss what they learned about environmental conservation.

How do we tell where events have taken place in a story?

Spotlight English Activities Learner's Book pg. 191
Story: "The Joy of Cleaning our Market"
Dictionary
Mentor English Activities Learner's Book pg. 208
Story: "Musa"

Comprehension questions Vocabulary meaning tasks Retelling assessment

Language Use

Interjections of displeasure

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

- Use interjections of displeasure correctly in sentences.
- Role-play situations using interjections of displeasure.
- Show commitment to expressing emotions appropriately.

The learner is guided to:
- Role-play situations that make them unhappy.
- Use interjections of displeasure in the role play.
- Write sentences using interjections of displeasure.
- Respond to questions using interjections.

What makes you unhappy about the environment?

Spotlight English Activities Learner's Book pg. 194-195
Role play materials
Writing materials

Sentence construction assessment Role play evaluation Question-response assessment

Writing

Guided Writing (factual paragraph)

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

- Identify facts about the environment from a text.
- Organize factual ideas logically.
- Value writing as a means of communication.

The learner is guided to:
- Read a text about trees and the environment.
- Point out facts about trees and conservation.
- Arrange points in the correct order.
- Make a presentation of their work.

How do we write fluently?

Spotlight English Activities Learner's Book pg. 197
Text about trees and environment
Presentation materials

Fact identification tasks Organization assessment Presentation evaluation

Writing

Guided Writing (factual paragraph)

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

- Write sentences about pictures related to tree planting.
- Create a paragraph about environmental conservation.
- Show commitment to writing clearly and correctly.

The learner is guided to:
- Look at pictures related to tree planting.
- Write sentences about what is shown in each picture.
- Use the sentences to make a paragraph about tree planting.
- Present their work for feedback.

How do we plan before writing a factual paragraph?

Spotlight English Activities Learner's Book pg.198
Pictures of tree planting activities
Writing materials

Sentence writing assessment Paragraph development evaluation Peer feedback Presentation assessment

Guided Writing (factual paragraph)

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

In groups, learners are guided to: