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WK LSN STRAND SUB-STRAND LESSON LEARNING OUTCOMES LEARNING EXPERIENCES KEY INQUIRY QUESTIONS LEARNING RESOURCES ASSESSMENT METHODS REFLECTION
2 1
TECHNOLOGY

Listening and Speaking
Pronunciation and Vocabulary
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- use vocabulary related to technology appropriately
- respond to three-directional instructions
- show interest in learning about technology
The learner is guided to:
- listen to an audio recording about technology and identify words
- talk about how they use technology using new vocabulary
- pretend to use a computer and describe their actions
- make sentences using technology-related words
What words do we use to talk about technology?
Oxford Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 60
Digital devices
Picture cards
Word charts
Role play Oral presentations Digital recordings
2 2
Reading
Fluency
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- read grade-appropriate texts with proper pacing
- pay attention to punctuation when reading
- show enthusiasm for reading technology-related texts
The learner is guided to:
- read a text displaying right facial expressions and tone
- take appropriate pauses at punctuation marks
- practice reading sentences with decodable and non-decodable words
- participate in readers' theater
Why do we need to read at the right speed?
Oxford Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 62
Reading materials
Digital texts
Flash cards
Performance reading Timed reading Peer assessment
2 3
Reading
Comprehension
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- infer meanings of new words in a technology text
- answer direct and indirect questions about a text
- show interest in connecting text to personal experiences
The learner is guided to:
- infer meanings of new words in a text
- answer direct questions by locating sentences with answers
- respond to indirect questions using prior knowledge
- retell a story or conversation about technology
How can technology help us in our daily lives?
Oxford Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 65
Story books
Question cards
Digital resources
Written exercises Oral discussions Story retelling
2 4
Language Use
Future time (will/shall)
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- distinguish between different uses of will/shall
- apply future time expressions in communication
- show interest in talking about future plans
The learner is guided to:
- sing a song using 'will' and 'shall'
- listen to story or conversation and respond to questions using will/shall
- complete sentences with appropriate future time expressions
How can we talk about things that will happen in the future?
Oxford Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 67
Grammar charts
Song lyrics
Digital resources
Written exercises Oral presentations Language games
2 5
Writing
Spelling
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- form words from jumbled letters
- apply spelling rules when writing
- show commitment to spelling words correctly
The learner is guided to:
- make correct words from jumbled letters
- play spelling games with peers
- write words using each letter of their name
How can we improve our spelling?
Oxford Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 69
Word puzzles
Spelling games
Digital resources
Spelling bee Written exercises Word formation games
3 1
TECHNOLOGY

Listening and Speaking
Pronunciation and Vocabulary
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Recognize words with target letter-sound combinations in oral texts.
- Pronounce words with target letter-sound combinations correctly.
- Use vocabulary related to technology in relevant contexts.
- Value the importance of correct pronunciation in communication.
The learner is guided to:
- Listen attentively for target letter-sound combinations in words.
- Say words with target letter-sound combinations and record using digital devices.
- Listen to new words in sentences/paragraphs and determine their meanings.
- Practice new words in response to picture cues.
- Dramatize scenarios using vocabulary words.
Why should we listen attentively when other people are talking?
Oxford New Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 97
Digital devices
Picture cards
Audio recordings
Observation Oral questions Dramatization assessment Recording evaluation
3 2
Listening and Speaking
Pronunciation and Vocabulary
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Recognize words with target letter-sound combinations in oral texts.
- Pronounce words with target letter-sound combinations correctly.
- Use vocabulary related to technology in relevant contexts.
- Value the importance of correct pronunciation in communication.
The learner is guided to:
- Listen attentively for target letter-sound combinations in words.
- Say words with target letter-sound combinations and record using digital devices.
- Listen to new words in sentences/paragraphs and determine their meanings.
- Practice new words in response to picture cues.
- Dramatize scenarios using vocabulary words.
Why should we listen attentively when other people are talking?
Oxford New Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 97
Digital devices
Picture cards
Audio recordings
Observation Oral questions Dramatization assessment Recording evaluation
3 3
Reading
Fluency
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify words with target letter-sound combinations in a text.
- Read a text accurately, at the right speed and with expression.
- Apply reading skills in different contexts.
- Value the importance of reading fluently.
The learner is guided to:
- Pick out words with target letter-sound combinations from texts.
- Read words with target letter-sound combinations correctly.
- Read texts displaying appropriate facial expressions and voice.
- Engage in timed reading taking appropriate pauses.
- Play word ladder games involving pronunciation.
Why do we need to pronounce words correctly?
Oxford New Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 100
Story books
Digital devices
Word cards
Timed reading tests Observation checklist Word pronunciation assessment Peer evaluation
3 4
Reading
Comprehension
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify events in a text for comprehension.
- Answer direct and indirect questions based on a text correctly.
- Retell a story in their own words.
- Appreciate reading texts for information and enjoyment.
The learner is guided to:
- Read a text and identify main ideas.
- Talk about setting and characters using picture clues.
- Respond to questions based on the text.
- Retell the story with peers.
- Relate story events to personal experiences.
What do the pictures tell us about the story?
Oxford New Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 103
Story books
Digital devices
Picture cards
Written questions Oral responses Story retelling assessment Self-assessment
3 5
Language Use
Possessive Pronouns
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Construct sentences using possessive pronouns correctly.
- Apply knowledge of possessive pronouns in daily communication.
- Value the importance of expressing ownership appropriately.
The learner is guided to:
- Sing songs/rhymes using possessive pronouns.
- Play language games involving possessive pronouns.
- Answer questions using possessive pronouns.
- Write sentences using possessive pronouns.
How do we show ownership in English?
Oxford New Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 104
Picture cards
Flash cards
Word cards
Written exercises Oral presentations Language games evaluation Peer assessment
4 1
Writing
Paragraphs
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Write sentences in logical sequence to form paragraphs.
- Edit written work for clarity.
- Value the importance of organized writing for effective communication.
The learner is guided to:
- Arrange sentences in logical order to form paragraphs.
- Write simple paragraphs on technology.
- Edit their work for errors.
- Share their paragraphs with peers for feedback.
How do we write fluently?
Oxford New Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 105
Writing materials
Digital devices
Sample paragraphs
Paragraph writing assessment Editing exercises Peer assessment Self-evaluation
4 2
Writing
Paragraphs
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Write sentences in logical sequence to form paragraphs.
- Edit written work for clarity.
- Value the importance of organized writing for effective communication.
The learner is guided to:
- Arrange sentences in logical order to form paragraphs.
- Write simple paragraphs on technology.
- Edit their work for errors.
- Share their paragraphs with peers for feedback.
How do we write fluently?
Oxford New Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 105
Writing materials
Digital devices
Sample paragraphs
Paragraph writing assessment Editing exercises Peer assessment Self-evaluation
4 3
SAVINGS

Listening and Speaking
Pronunciation and Vocabulary
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify words with target letter-sound combinations in recorded stories.
- Use vocabulary related to savings effectively in communication.
- Recite poems related to savings fluently.
- Appreciate the importance of savings in life.
The learner is guided to:
- Listen to recorded stories and identify words with target sounds.
- Solve word puzzles containing target sounds.
- Make sentences using words related to savings.
- Recite poems about savings in groups.
- Role play banking scenarios.
Why do we learn new words?
Oxford New Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 147
Audio recordings
Word puzzles
Picture cards
Props for role play
Poem recitation assessment Role play evaluation Oral questions Observation checklist
4 4
Reading
Fluency
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Read words with target letter-sound combinations correctly.
- Read texts at the appropriate pace with expression.
- Record reading performances for assessment.
- Appreciate the importance of reading fluently.
The learner is guided to:
- Read words with target letter-sound combinations.
- Take appropriate pauses at punctuation marks while reading.
- Participate in readers' theater activities.
- Record reading performances on digital devices.
How can we improve our reading speed?
Oxford New Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 149
Story books
Digital devices
Flash cards
Recording evaluation Timed reading tests Readers' theater assessment Self-assessment
4 5
Reading
Comprehension
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Retell a story about savings in their own words.
- Create a story map from information in a text.
- Relate story events to personal experiences.
- Appreciate the importance of saving money.
The learner is guided to:
- Retell a story about savings to classmates.
- Draw a story map using information from the story.
- Share the story map with the class.
- Discuss personal experiences related to savings.
How can we remember what we have read?
Oxford New Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 152
Story maps
Digital devices
Chart paper
Story map assessment Oral presentations Peer assessment Self-evaluation
5 1
Language Use
'Wh' questions (why, whom, how)
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Construct sentences using 'Wh' questions correctly.
- Apply knowledge of 'Wh' questions in daily communication.
- Value the importance of asking appropriate questions.
The learner is guided to:
- Ask and answer questions about saving money using 'Wh' questions.
- Recite poems containing 'Wh' questions.
- Role play banking scenarios using 'Wh' questions.
- Write questions and answers using 'Wh' questions.
How can we find out what we want to know?
Oxford New Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 154
Question cards
Picture cards
Props for role play
Written exercises Oral presentations Role play assessment Peer evaluation
5 2
Writing
Guided writing
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Write sentences about earning, saving and spending money.
- Edit written work for clarity and correctness.
- Value the importance of saving money for the future.
The learner is guided to:
- Talk about why it is good to save money.
- Write down points about earning, saving and spending.
- Arrange points logically to form sentences.
- Write sentences to form a short story.
- Edit their work and write a final copy.
Why is it good to plan our writing?
Oxford New Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 156
Writing materials
Digital devices
Sample paragraphs
Paragraph writing assessment Editing exercises Peer assessment Self-evaluation
5 3
Writing
Guided writing
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Write sentences about earning, saving and spending money.
- Edit written work for clarity and correctness.
- Value the importance of saving money for the future.
The learner is guided to:
- Talk about why it is good to save money.
- Write down points about earning, saving and spending.
- Arrange points logically to form sentences.
- Write sentences to form a short story.
- Edit their work and write a final copy.
Why is it good to plan our writing?
Oxford New Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 156
Writing materials
Digital devices
Sample paragraphs
Paragraph writing assessment Editing exercises Peer assessment Self-evaluation
5 4
TALENTS

Listening and Speaking
Pronunciation and Vocabulary
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify words with target letter-sound combinations in poems.
- Use vocabulary related to talents effectively in communication.
- Recite poems about talents fluently.
- Appreciate the importance of developing personal talents.
The learner is guided to:
- Match words to pictures related to talents.
- Use specified words to make sentences about talents.
- Recite poems about talents.
- Pretend to work in a bank and talk about earning and saving money.
What helps us to remember the meaning of words?
Oxford New Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 159
Picture cards
Word cards
Props for role play
Word-picture matching assessment Poem recitation evaluation Role play assessment Observation checklist
5 5
Reading
Fluency
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Read words with target letter-sound combinations correctly.
- Read texts at the appropriate pace with expression.
- Adopt reading simple narratives for information and enjoyment.
- Appreciate the importance of reading fluently.
The learner is guided to:
- Pick out and read words with target letter-sound combinations from a text.
- Read words with letter-sound combinations correctly.
- Read a text displaying appropriate facial expressions and tone.
- Engage in timed reading taking appropriate pauses.
Why should we read fluently?
Oxford New Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 161
Story books
Digital devices
Flash cards
Timed reading tests Observation checklist Reading accuracy assessment Self-assessment
6 1
Reading
Comprehension
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Talk about their own experiences related to talents.
- Retell a story about talents in their own words.
- Relate story events to personal experiences.
- Appreciate the importance of developing talents.
The learner is guided to:
- Talk about their own experiences related to talents.
- Retell a story about talents to classmates.
- Answer questions about talents mentioned in the story.
- Discuss personal experiences related to talents.
How can we relate stories to our own lives?
Oxford New Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 163
Story books
Digital devices
Picture cards
Story retelling assessment Oral presentations Question and answer Self-evaluation
6 2
Language Use
Adverbs of manner
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Construct sentences using adverbs of manner correctly.
- Apply knowledge of adverbs of manner in daily communication.
- Value the importance of describing actions appropriately.
The learner is guided to:
- Take part in language games involving adverbs of manner.
- Take turns doing actions and describing them using adverbs.
- Tell each other to do something and how to do it.
- Read words on cards and perform actions accordingly.
Why is it important to clearly describe how something is done?
Oxford New Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 164
Word cards
Action cards
Flash cards
Action performance assessment Oral presentations Language games evaluation Peer assessment
6 3
Writing
Guided writing
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Write a short story about talents following the writing process.
- Edit written work for clarity and correctness.
- Value the importance of developing personal talents.
The learner is guided to:
- Think about what they are going to write.
- Write sentences about talents using learned vocabulary.
- Correct any mistakes in their writing.
- Copy corrected paragraphs with proper capitalization and punctuation.
- Share their story with the class.
How do we plan before writing a composition?
Oxford New Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 166
Writing materials
Digital devices
Sample paragraphs
Story writing assessment Editing exercises Peer assessment Self-evaluation
6 4
Writing
Guided writing
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Write a short story about talents following the writing process.
- Edit written work for clarity and correctness.
- Value the importance of developing personal talents.
The learner is guided to:
- Think about what they are going to write.
- Write sentences about talents using learned vocabulary.
- Correct any mistakes in their writing.
- Copy corrected paragraphs with proper capitalization and punctuation.
- Share their story with the class.
How do we plan before writing a composition?
Oxford New Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 166
Writing materials
Digital devices
Sample paragraphs
Story writing assessment Editing exercises Peer assessment Self-evaluation
6 5
ENVIRONMENT

Listening and Speaking
Pronunciation and Vocabulary
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify words with target letter-sound combinations in songs.
- Use vocabulary related to environment effectively in communication.
- Sing songs about environmental conservation.
- Appreciate the importance of environmental conservation.
The learner is guided to:
- Listen to the teacher and repeat words about the environment.
- Take turns to make sentences using words learned.
- Talk about the environment with friends.
- Sing songs about saving the environment.
- Pick letters and combine them to make new words.
How do we learn new words?
Oxford New Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 169
Songs
Letter cards
Picture cards
Word cards
Song performance assessment Word formation evaluation Oral presentations Observation checklist
7 1
Reading
Fluency
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Articulate words with target letter-sound combinations clearly.
- Read texts at the appropriate pace with expression.
- Adopt reading simple narratives for information.
- Appreciate the importance of reading fluently.
The learner is guided to:
- Select words with target letter-sound combinations from texts.
- Pronounce words with target letter-sound combinations.
- Take part in timed reading with peers.
- Read narratives/poems/dialogues paying attention to pace, pitch and volume.
What makes it easy to read well?
Oxford New Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 171
Story books
Digital devices
Flash cards
Timed reading tests Pronunciation assessment Reading performance evaluation Self-assessment
7 2
Reading
Comprehension
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Answer direct and indirect questions based on a text correctly.
- Talk about what happens at different points in a story.
- Retell a story in their own words.
- Appreciate the importance of environmental conservation.
The learner is guided to:
- Answer questions about a story on environment.
- Say what happens at the beginning, middle, and end of the story.
- Use context clues to find meanings of new words.
- Retell the story to peers using own words.
How can we tell where events have taken place in a story?
Oxford New Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 174
Story books
Digital devices
Question cards
Story sequencing assessment Vocabulary meaning tests Story retelling evaluation Comprehension tests
7 3
Language Use
Interjections of displeasure
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Express displeasure appropriately using interjections.
- Apply knowledge of interjections in daily communication.
- Value the importance of expressing feelings appropriately.
The learner is guided to:
- Act out situations and use appropriate interjections of displeasure.
- Play a game where they respond to negative situations with appropriate interjections.
- Make sentences using interjections of displeasure.
- Say sentences aloud showing how they feel.
When do we use interjections of displeasure?
Oxford New Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 176
Situation cards
Picture cards
Word cards
Role play assessment Game participation evaluation Oral presentations Peer assessment
7 4
Writing
Guided Writing (factual paragraph)
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify facts from various contexts for writing.
- Write a paragraph using factual sentences about environment.
- Value the importance of writing clearly about environmental conservation.
The learner is guided to:
- Listen to the teacher talk about the environment.
- Write correct sentences about the environment.
- Talk about how to clean the school compound.
- Write steps for cleaning in a neat paragraph.
- Create leaf art using leaves of different sizes and colors.
How do we write fluently?
Oxford New Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 177
Writing materials
Environmental resources
Digital devices
Paragraph writing assessment Sentence construction evaluation Procedural writing tests Art project assessment
7 5
Writing
Guided Writing (factual paragraph)
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify facts from various contexts for writing.
- Write a paragraph using factual sentences about environment.
- Value the importance of writing clearly about environmental conservation.
The learner is guided to:
- Listen to the teacher talk about the environment.
- Write correct sentences about the environment.
- Talk about how to clean the school compound.
- Write steps for cleaning in a neat paragraph.
- Create leaf art using leaves of different sizes and colors.
How do we write fluently?
Oxford New Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 177
Writing materials
Environmental resources
Digital devices
Paragraph writing assessment Sentence construction evaluation Procedural writing tests Art project assessment
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