SCHOOL

Listening and Speaking

Pronunciation and Vocabulary (bl, sp, sc, sk, ck) - Lesson 1

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

-Distinguish words with the target letter-sound combinations in conversations
-Use vocabulary related to the theme to communicate in various contexts
-Respond to specific simple two-directional instructions
-Realize the importance of listening attentively and pronouncing words correctly

The learner is guided to:
-Listen to audio-visual recordings of songs, stories with target letter-sound combinations
-Pick words with target sounds: bl (blue), sp (spoon), sc (school), sk (sky), ck (kick)
-Practice using target sounds to form words
-Construct simple sentences using new words
-Develop a talking tree with peers using new words

Why should we listen attentively when other people are talking?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 3
-MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 4
-Audio recordings
-Talking tree materials

Observation -Oral questions -Listening activities -Pronunciation practice

Listening and Speaking
Reading

Pronunciation and Vocabulary (bl, sp, sc, sk, ck) - Lesson 2
Fluency - Lesson 1

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

-Identify words with target letter-sound combinations from conversations
-Pronounce words with target sounds correctly
-Use new words in meaningful sentences
-Respond to two-directional instructions without interrupting

The learner is guided to:
-Listen to poems and conversations with target sounds
-Pick out words with bl, sp, sc, sk, or ck from conversations
-Practice pronunciation in pairs
-Write sentences using words with target sounds

Why should we pronounce sounds and words correctly?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 5
-Word charts
-Flash cards
-Teacher's guide
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 6
-Video clips
-Audio recordings
-Digital devices

Observation -Oral questions -Written exercises -Peer assessment

Reading

Fluency - Lesson 2
Comprehension - Lesson 1
Comprehension - Lesson 2

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

-Read a grade-appropriate text with target sounds accurately
-Read expressively and at appropriate speed
-Realize importance of reading fluently in various genres

The learner is guided to:
-Practice reading posture and page turning
-Read short texts observing stress and intonation
-Engage in timed reading (65 words per minute)
-Display right expressions when reading

Why should we read a text accurately?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 8
-Reading texts
-Timers
-Expression prompts
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 9
-Story books
-Comprehension questions
-Picture prompts
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 10
-Comprehension texts
-Question cards
-Discussion prompts

Timed reading -Expression assessment -Reading comprehension check

Language Use
Writing

The verb 'to be' (is, are) - Lesson 1
The verb 'to be' (is, are) - Lesson 2
Handwriting - Lesson 1

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

-Recognize correct use of verbs 'is' and 'are' in sentences
-Use present tense forms of 'to be' to construct simple sentences
-Adopt use of 'is' and 'are' in day-to-day conversation

The learner is guided to:
-Listen to story/poem/conversation containing 'is' and 'are'
-Identify sentences showing present tense forms
-Describe own and others' actions using 'is' and 'are'
-Ask and answer questions using 'is' and 'are'

How do we talk about what is happening at the present?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 11
-Audio recordings
-Sentence strips
-Action cards
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 12
-Role play props
-Language games
-Song materials
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 13
-Digital devices
-Writing materials
-Word cards

Observation -Oral questions -Written exercises -Role play assessment

Writing

Handwriting - Lesson 2

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

-Write words with descenders legibly and neatly
-Write long words related to theme in response to picture prompts
-Demonstrate good handwriting practices

The learner is guided to:
-Practice writing descenders correctly
-Write words from picture prompts
-Exchange work for peer correction
-Maintain neat and legible handwriting

Why is neat handwriting important?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 14
-Picture prompts
-Writing materials
-Peer assessment checklist

Written assessment -Peer assessment -Self-assessment -Handwriting samples

ACTIVITIES IN THE HOME

Listening and Speaking

Pronunciation and vocabulary (/tʃ/, /əʊ/, /ʃ/, cl) - Lesson 1

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

-Recognize words with target letter-sound combinations
-Articulate words with target sounds for clarity
-Use new words related to theme in various contexts
-Realize importance of listening attentively

The learner is guided to:
-Listen to audio recordings with target sounds
-Pronounce target combinations: /tʃ/ (match), /əʊ/ (goat), /ʃ/ (shop), cl (clean)
-Pick out words with target sounds
-Take photos/videos of home activities

Why should we listen attentively?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 16
-Audio recordings
-Digital devices
-Home activity pictures

Observation -Pronunciation check -Oral questions -Digital activities

Listening and Speaking

Pronunciation and vocabulary (/tʃ/, /əʊ/, /ʃ/, cl) - Lesson 2

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

-Respond to specific two-directional instructions
-Use vocabulary in dialogue, rhymes, and songs
-Demonstrate proper pronunciation of target sounds

The learner is guided to:
-Use dialogues/rhymes/tongue twisters for practice
-Practice vocabulary related to home activities
-Respond correctly to two-directional instructions
-Play language games with home activity vocabulary

Why should we pronounce sounds and words correctly?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 17
-Dialogue scripts
-Rhyme cards
-Instruction cards

Oral assessment -Game participation -Instruction following -Peer assessment

Reading

Fluency - Lesson 1
Fluency - Lesson 2

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

-Identify words with target sounds in texts
-Pronounce words with target sounds accurately
-Read text at right speed displaying appropriate emotions

The learner is guided to:
-Watch video clips on reading fluency
-Pick out words with /cl/ and /ɔʊ/ sounds
-Practice reading texts with target blends
-Engage in timed reading with appropriate emotions

How do we show feelings when reading?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 20
-Video clips
-Reading texts
-Timers
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 21
-Digital texts
-Expression guides
-Practice materials

Reading fluency check -Observation -Timed reading assessment -Expression evaluation

Reading

Comprehension - Lesson 1

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

-Make connections between text and daily life
-Infer meanings of new words from context
-Read text to answer direct questions correctly

The learner is guided to:
-Discuss pictures and title for predictions
-Read texts related to home activities
-Locate phrases and sentences for word meanings
-Find answers to direct questions

How do we answer questions from a text?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 23
-Home activity stories
-Question cards
-Picture prompts

Comprehension checks -Oral questions -Written answers -Peer discussion

Reading

Comprehension - Lesson 2

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

-Answer indirect questions correctly
-Summarize story in few words
-Brainstorm relevance of story to daily activities

The learner is guided to:
-Interact with text for indirect questions
-Use contextual clues for word meanings
-Summarize story content
-Connect story to real-life activities

How do we make sure we understand what we read?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 24
-Comprehension texts
-Summary prompts
-Discussion guides

Written assessment -Story retelling -Connection activities -Summary evaluation

Language Use

The verb 'to be' (was, were) - Lesson 1
The verb 'to be' (was, were) - Lesson 2

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

-Recognize correct use of 'was' and 'were' in sentences
-Use correct subject-verb agreement for past activities
-Realize importance of subject-verb agreement

The learner is guided to:
-Listen to digital texts with 'was' and 'were'
-Identify sentences with past tense verb 'to be'
-Type sentences based on pictures
-Use 'was' and 'were' for demonstrated actions

What were you doing at home yesterday?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 25
-Digital devices
-Picture prompts
-Sentence templates
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 26
-Game materials
-Action cards
-Correction sheets

Observation -Digital typing -Oral assessment -Written exercises

Writing

Handwriting - Lesson 1

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

-Recognize ascenders in long words
-Write long words correctly forming ascenders
-Realize importance of writing long words correctly

The learner is guided to:
-Look at samples of correct handwriting
-Observe teacher/peer demonstrations
-Model ascenders using different materials
-Copy words with ascender patterns

Why is it important to shape letters well?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 27
-Handwriting samples
-Modeling materials
-Practice sheets

Observation -Handwriting check -Peer assessment -Self-correction

Writing

Handwriting - Lesson 2

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

-Write words correctly, legibly and neatly
-Copy ascender patterns correctly
-Write words related to theme from picture prompts

The learner is guided to:
-Copy letter patterns with ascenders
-Copy sentences with ascenders
-Write words from picture prompts
-Practice forming ascenders correctly

What do you consider to be good handwriting?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 28
-Picture prompts
-Sentence cards
-Assessment rubric

Written assessment -Handwriting quality -Picture response -Self-assessment

TRANSPORT

Listening and Speaking
Listening and Speaking

Pronunciation and vocabulary (/s/, /l/, fl, /eɪ/) - Lesson 1
Pronunciation and vocabulary (/s/, /l/, fl, /eɪ/) - Lesson 2

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

-Recognize target sounds in words from oral text
-Pronounce words with target sounds accurately
-Use new words related to transport in sentences
-Realize importance of listening attentively

The learner is guided to:
-Listen to oral text with target sounds: /s/ (dress), /l/ (call), fl (flew), /eɪ/ (way, grey)
-Say words with target combinations
-Sing songs/recite poems with target sounds
-Pronounce transport-related vocabulary

Why should we listen attentively when other people are talking?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 31
-Audio recordings
-Flash cards
-Sound prompts
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 33
-Vocabulary cards
-Instruction prompts
-Transport pictures

Observation -Pronunciation check -Listening assessment -Vocabulary use

Reading

Fluency - Lesson 1

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

-Identify words with target sounds in sentences
-Read words related to transport fluently
-Realize correspondence between spoken and written words

The learner is guided to:
-Point out words with fl and ei sounds
-Watch videos/listen to teacher read fluently
-Read print/digital texts aloud at 65 words per minute
-Use word attack skills for transport vocabulary

Why should we read fluently?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 35
-Digital texts
-Reading materials
-Timers

Reading fluency test -Speed check -Word recognition -Audio recording

Reading

Fluency - Lesson 2

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

-Read transport-related texts accurately
-Use appropriate intonation and expression
-Practice reading decodable and non-decodable words

The learner is guided to:
-Pick out decodable/non-decodable words
-Play word ladder games
-Listen to audio recordings of transport words
-Practice reading with proper expression

How do we improve reading speed?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 36
-Word games
-Audio materials
-Expression guides

Game participation -Expression check -Reading practice -Peer assessment

Reading

Comprehension - Lesson 1

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

-Make predictions about transport stories
-Infer meanings of words from context
-Respond to direct and indirect questions

The learner is guided to:
-Read title and pictures for predictions
-Discuss possible story outcomes
-Read transport texts and locate word meanings
-Answer direct questions using text evidence

Why is it important to understand what we read?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 37
-Transport stories
-Prediction worksheets
-Question cards

Comprehension check -Prediction accuracy -Text-based answers -Discussion participation

Reading
Language Use

Comprehension - Lesson 2
Singular and plural objective pronouns - Lesson 1

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

-Answer indirect questions using contextual clues
-Role play story events for comprehension
-Adopt reading texts for information

The learner is guided to:
-Use contextual clues for comprehension
-Role play transport story events
-Connect text to personal experiences
-Retell stories in own words

How do we show understanding of transport stories?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 38
-Role play materials
-Story cards
-Retelling prompts
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 39
-Pronoun cards
-Story texts
-Practice sheets

Role play assessment -Indirect question answers -Story retelling -Connection activities

Language Use

Singular and plural objective pronouns - Lesson 2

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

-Use pronouns in transport-related contexts
-Give and receive feedback on pronoun usage
-Answer questions using objective pronouns appropriately

The learner is guided to:
-Practice pronouns in transport contexts
-Answer questions with proper pronouns
-Complete exercises using objective pronouns
-Engage in peer correction activities

When do we use different pronouns?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 40
-Transport scenarios
-Question cards
-Correction sheets

Peer feedback -Exercise completion -Oral communication -Written assessment

Writing

Handwriting - Lesson 1

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

-Recognize ascenders and descenders in long words
-Write long words forming all strokes correctly
-Realize importance of forming strokes appropriately

The learner is guided to:
-Watch videos on writing with ascenders/descenders
-Practice writing letters in the air
-Observe displayed flash cards
-Copy long words with transport sounds

How do we write words?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 42
-Video materials
-Flash cards
-Practice sheets

Observation -Letter formation -Word copying -Self-assessment

Writing
Listening and Speaking

Handwriting - Lesson 2
Pronunciation and Vocabulary (/ŋ/, /iː/, st, gl) - Lesson 1

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

-Write transport-related words from dictation
-Form ascenders and descenders correctly
-Practice good handwriting consistently

The learner is guided to:
-Practice writing with peers
-Write transport words from dictation
-Write words from picture prompts
-Maintain neat and legible handwriting

Why is handwriting important?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 43
-Picture prompts
-Dictation materials
-Assessment rubric
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 46
-MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 47
-Months chart
-Sound cards

Dictation test -Handwriting quality -Picture responses -Peer assessment

MONTHS OF THE YEAR

Listening and Speaking

Pronunciation and Vocabulary (/ŋ/, /iː/, st, gl) - Lesson 2

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

-Use new words in various contexts
-Make a talking tree using months vocabulary
-Realize importance of using appropriate words

The learner is guided to:
-Make a talking tree using new words
-Read months of the year correctly
-Say which months end with letter y
-Share birthday months with friends

Why should we learn the months of the year?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 47
-MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 48
-Talking tree materials
-Calendar

Talking tree creation -Month recognition -Oral sharing -Peer assessment

Reading

Fluency - Lesson 1

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

-Identify words with target sounds in preparation for reading
-Read text accurately at right speed and with expression
-Adopt reading simple texts in various genres

The learner is guided to:
-Select words with target sounds: /ŋ/, /iː/, -y, st, gl
-Practice reading words with target combinations
-Engage in timed reading (65 words per minute)
-Read texts observing stress and intonation

Why should we pronounce sounds correctly?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 49
-MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 50
-Reading texts
-Timers

Reading fluency check -Timed reading -Expression assessment -Sound recognition

Reading

Fluency - Lesson 2
Comprehension - Lesson 1

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

-Read texts with target sounds expressively
-Practice reading sentences containing non-decodable words
-Realize importance of reading fluently

The learner is guided to:
-Read print/digital texts with target sounds
-Practice reading decodable and non-decodable words
-Engage in timed reading with expressions
-Read sentences aloud with proper intonation

Why should we read a story at the right speed?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 51
-Digital reading materials
-Expression prompts
-Reading logs
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 52
-MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 53
-Comprehension texts
-Question cards

Peer assessment -Reading logs -Speed assessment -Expression evaluation

Reading

Comprehension - Lesson 2

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

-Answer direct and indirect questions
-Adopt retelling a story to check understanding
-Make connections between story and experiences

The learner is guided to:
-Locate sentences containing answers to direct questions
-Respond to inferential questions using contextual clues
-Make connections between story and their experiences
-Retell story in own words

How do we show understanding of what we read?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 54
-Retelling prompts
-Connection worksheets
-Assessment rubrics

Written questions -Story retelling -Connection activities -Peer discussion

Language Use

Simple Past Tense - Lesson 1

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

-Recognize simple past tense verb forms
-Use simple past tense to discuss past activities
-Realize use of past tense in everyday communication

The learner is guided to:
-Identify simple past tense verbs from texts
-Select sentences containing simple past tense
-Construct sentences using simple past tense
-Change verbs from present to past tense

How do we talk about what happened in the past?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 55
-MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 56
-Verb cards
-Tense charts

Observation -Verb identification -Sentence construction -Tense conversion

Language Use

Simple Past Tense - Lesson 2

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

-Construct sentences from substitution table
-Engage in games involving time and months
-Practice past tense in various contexts

The learner is guided to:
-Construct sentences from substitution table
-Fill in blanks using correct past tense
-Play language games changing verbs to past tense
-Report on demonstrated actions using past tense

What did you do last week?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 57
-Substitution tables
-Language games
-Role play materials

Game participation -Sentence completion -Peer feedback -Role play assessment

Writing

Handwriting - Lesson 1
Handwriting - Lesson 2

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

-Recognize aspects of good handwriting
-Write words in clear and legible handwriting
-Form words related to theme from target letters

The learner is guided to:
-Observe samples of good handwriting
-Identify aspects of good handwriting (letter formation, spacing, alignment)
-Copy letter patterns of target sounds
-Form words related to months vocabulary

How do we write words?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 58
-MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 59
-Handwriting samples
-Practice sheets
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 60
-Picture prompts
-Assessment rubrics
-Practice materials

Observation -Handwriting quality -Letter formation -Word formation

SHOPPING

Listening and Speaking

Pronunciation and vocabulary (nt, sl, ar, nd, nk) - Lesson 1

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

-Recognize target letter-sound combinations in spoken words
-Pronounce letter-sound combinations in variety of words
-Use vocabulary learnt to communicate in various contexts

The learner is guided to:
-Listen to audio recordings with target sounds: nt (sent), sl (sleep), ar (jar), nd (hand), nk (ink)
-Pronounce letter-sound combinations in words
-Listen to tongue twisters, poems with target sounds
-Say tongue twisters using taught sounds

Why should we look at people as we talk to them?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 61
-MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 62
-Audio recordings
-Sound cards

Observation -Pronunciation check -Listening assessment -Vocabulary use

Listening and Speaking

Pronunciation and vocabulary (nt, sl, ar, nd, nk) - Lesson 2

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

-Recognize shopping-related words
-Use class shop for role play activities
-Realize importance of listening attentively

The learner is guided to:
-Recognize new words related to shopping theme
-Use vocabulary to construct sentences
-Use class shop to role play shopping activities
-Watch videos about shopping and construct sentences

Why is shopping important in our daily lives?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 63
-Class shop materials
-Shopping videos
-Role play props

Role play assessment -Sentence construction -Video comprehension -Vocabulary application

Reading

Fluency - Lesson 1
Fluency - Lesson 2

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

-Identify words with target sounds in varied texts
-Pronounce words with target sounds correctly
-Read text at right speed observing punctuation

The learner is guided to:
-Identify and read words with target letter sounds
-Engage in timed reading at 65 words per minute
-Observe punctuation and display right emotions
-Read shopping-related texts expressively

Why do we pause as we read texts?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 66
-MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 67
-Reading materials
-Punctuation guides
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 68
-Digital texts
-Peer reading materials
-Word lists

Timed reading -Punctuation observance -Expression assessment -Fluency check

Reading

Comprehension - Lesson 1

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

-Make predictions and anticipate possible outcomes
-Use contextual clues to infer meanings
-Answer direct and indirect questions

The learner is guided to:
-Discuss pictures and title for predictions
-Read shopping-related texts
-Use contextual clues for word meanings
-Locate sentences containing answers to direct questions

How do we show that we have understood what we have read?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 69
-MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 70
-Shopping stories
-Question cards

Prediction assessment -Context clue usage -Direct question answers -Reading comprehension

Reading

Comprehension - Lesson 2

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

-Realize role of reading in lifelong learning
-Retell story in own words
-Connect story to personal experiences

The learner is guided to:
-Interact with text for indirect questions
-Use contextual clues for understanding
-Retell shopping stories in own words
-Connect story to daily shopping experiences

How can we predict how a story will end?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 71
-Retelling prompts
-Connection activities
-Assessment guides

Story retelling -Inference assessment -Personal connections -Peer discussion

Language Use

Plurals of irregular nouns - Lesson 1
Plurals of irregular nouns - Lesson 2

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

-Identify plurals of irregular nouns in texts
-Use plural of irregular nouns in sentences
-Realize importance of using plurals correctly

The learner is guided to:
-Recognize plural forms of irregular nouns from texts
-Form plurals of specific irregular nouns
-Discuss shopping experiences using plurals
-Construct sentences using plural forms

What things do we buy?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 72
-MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 73
-Noun cards
-Digital devices
MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 74
-Poetry materials
-Role play scenarios

Observation -Noun identification -Sentence construction -Digital typing

Writing

Spelling - Lesson 1

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

-Recognize aspects of good handwriting
-Write correct spelling of grade appropriate words
-Write present and past tense verbs clearly

The learner is guided to:
-Read samples of texts with good handwriting
-Discuss aspects of good handwriting
-Copy letter patterns of target sounds
-Listen to dictation on verbs and write them

Why do we write?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 75
-MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 76
-Handwriting samples
-Dictation materials

Observation -Handwriting quality -Spelling accuracy -Peer feedback

Writing

Spelling - Lesson 2

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

-Write words related to theme correctly
-Type words and phrases on digital devices
-Realize importance of correct spelling

The learner is guided to:
-Share work with peers and give feedback
-Write words from picture prompts
-Type words and phrases on digital devices
-Practice correct spelling in various contexts

How do we write words?

MENTOR English Language Activities Grade 2 pg. 77
-Picture prompts
-Digital devices
-Spelling lists

Spelling test -Digital typing -Picture responses -Peer assessment