MRS DAITAI E.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE SCHEMES OF WORK

FORM 4

NEMBILA SECONDARY SCHOOL

TERM 1 YEAR 2024

 AIMS
The aims of the syllabus are:
# to reinforce and extend the learners knowledge of language skills in listening, speaking, or adding and writing so as to enable them
to participate fully and creatively as citizens of Zimbabwe in social, political, economic and community life of the country
# to further develop the learner’s linguistic knowledge and skills to a point of communicating confidently with other English speakers.
# to aid learners advance themselves in the acquisition of vocational skills or in the undertaking of further studies in a wide variety of
disciplines.
# to stimulate and foster the creative writing talent in learners.
# lay a foundation for the lifelong habit of reading extensively for enjoyment and for knowledge’
# to expose learners to the values of their societies, as well as, those of other societies.
TERMLY OBJECTIVES # By the end of the term learners should be able to:-
# construct compound and complex sentences.
# use appropriate language structures in answering different questions in section B
# write compositions taking into account:
 Pace
 Atmosphere
 Suspense
# write guided compositions that are coherent and show a level of intellect attributed to an examination candidate
# evaluate information given orally and read

TOPICS TO BE COVERED
Compositions
1. Article writing
2. Descriptive composition
3. Narrative composition
 Summary

1. Identification of boundaries and question demands

2. Picking of main ideas
3. Coherence
4. identification of agents
5. writing of a summary in accordance to examination requirements

Comprehension
1. Question answering
2. Identification of question demands
3. Answering techniques
4. Inference techniques

Aim: by the end of the week, learners should be able to develop an appreciation of the examination needs and grasp revision techniques.
Assumed Knowledge: Pupils know their problematic areas
WEEK ENDING TOPIC/ OBJECTIVES COMPETENCIES METHODS/ACTIVITIES SOM MEDIA EVALUATION
CONTENT -by the end of the
week pupils should
be able to
WEEK INTRODUCTIO 1. be acquainted with 1.Reading - Teacher welcomes -National Work cards
ONE N TO ENGLISH the major areas of 2.Writing learners to this stage of syllabus 7.2, 7.4
concern in the 3.Self analysis development in their
12/01/24 -exploration abridged syllabus study of English -Teachers
of general 2. orally state at least Language. resource book
Lesson 1 scope and two areas that are - Teacher outlines areas
syllabus expected to master at to be covered
requirements the end of this year -In pairs learners write
3. answer an end of down at least two areas
term mock that they have heard
examination
12/01/24 Summary 1. Illustrate the - pronunciation skills - Learners summarise National Work cards
Lesson 2 Writing knowledge of -Listening skills what they have heard syllabus 7.2,
identifying the -Logical reasoning -In pairs Learners 7.4,8.2
An demands of the -Mastering reading and underline key words in Teachers
 introduction summary question. writing skills the summary question resource book
2. Master at least two -Learners individually June 2017 past
skills on how to write a write the remaining main examination
summary, sticking to points paper 2
set parameters and
questions demands.
3. Identify and write at
least ten summary
points.
12/01/24 NARRATIVE 1. state what an -Speaking skills -Learners define what a -National Work cards
COMPOSITON opening sentence is -Writing skills composition is syllabus 8.4
Lesson 3 recap 2. write developers to -Listening skills -State how to further -Teachers realia
-Opening further their opening expand given points resource book
sentences sentence -In groups pupils discuss -English study
-developers 3. Construct a how to expand given pegs guide
-closing composition -Writing of a paragraph
sentence
12/01/24 comprehensio 1. State problems -Speaking skills -Learners state the National flash cards
Lesson 4-5 n they face during the -Writing skills problems they face when syllabus 8.3,8.1
(Double examination -Listening skills answering the paper Teachers
period) 2. Recall what they -In pairs learners read the resource book
tackling had been taught on given passage midterm paper
comprehensio comprehension -Answering of at least six
n questions answering. sentences from the
3. answer at least six passage
questions from the
passage during
revision
Aim: by the end of the topic, learners should be able to state, write verbs in their correct verb tense and be able to answer a comprehension exercise
Assumed Knowledge: Pupils know what irregular verbs are
WEEK ENDING TOPIC/ OBJECTIVES COMPETENCIES METHODS/ACTIVITIES SOM MEDIA EVALUATION
CONTENT -by the end of the
week pupils should
be able to
WEEK Language 1. write a -pronunciation skills -Learners orally state National Work cards
TWO practice grammatically correct -Writing skills sentences that are syllabus 7.2, 7.4
sentence -Listening skills grammatically correct
19/01/24 Writing better 2.state at least three -Logical skills -In pairs learners write Teachers
sentences sentence components -Self-motivation resource book
two simple and two
Lesson 1 i.e object,subject, skills
compound sentences
Combining verb or noun
-Learners write at least six
 sentences 3. write at least three simple sentences and six
simple and three compound sentences.
compound sentences
19/01/24 Writing better -pronunciation skills -Learners orally state National Work cards
Lesson 2 sentences 1. state what a clause -Writing skills sentences that are syllabus 7.2, 7.4
(compound is. -Listening skills grammatically correct
sentence 2.state at least three -Logical skills -In pairs learners write Teachers
construction) sentence components -Self-motivation skills two clauses and join resource book
i.e object, subject, them into a compound
verb or noun sentence
3. write sentences -Learners write at least
twelve clauses and join
them into compound
sentences.
19/01/24 Diagnostic 1. recall past taught -pronunciation skills - Learners listen to National Work cards
test concepts and answer -Writing skills instructions from the syllabus 7.3,8.1
Lesson 3 correctly at least six -Listening skills teacher Teachers
-Writing set questions -Mastering reading and - learners answer the resource book
better 2. exhibit an writing skills given questions as per
sentences understanding of the instructions given
- Sentence concepts taught by - Learners hand in their
construction answering at least six answer scripts
sentences correctly
3. complete at least
more than half of the
question in the time
allocated
19/01/24 comprehensio 1. read a given -Speaking skills -Learners discuss the National flash cards
Lesson 4-5 n passage and -Writing skills relevance of writing as a syllabus 8.3,8.1
(Double understand the -Listening skills stylistic device
period) authors style of -Logical reasoning -In pairs learners read the Teachers
The family writing given passage resource book
2. Recall what they -Answering of at least six
have read in a given sentences from the English step
passage. passage ahead book 4
3. answer six page 1-4
questions from the
passage
19/01/24 Summary 1. State at least five -Critical thinking -Learners listen to an National Work card
Lesson 6 Writing main points of the -Listening skills anecdote from teacher syllabus
summary. -Logical reasoning -Learners summarize
The Family 2. Master at least two -Mastering reading and what they have heard Teachers
 skills on how to writing skills -Learners read a given resource book
write a summary, passage and identify the
3. Write and join the various main points English step
main points -Learners individually ahead book 4
together cohesively combine the points into a page 1-4
paragraph

Aim: by the end of the week, learners should be able to construct sentences with correct tenses and enhance reading techniques.
Assumed Knowledge: Pupils know what common errors are
WEEK ENDING TOPIC/ OBJECTIVES COMPETENCIES METHODS/ACTIVITIES SOM MEDIA EVALUATION
CONTENT -BY THE
WEEK Language 1. State what subject -pronunciation skills -Learners identify subject National Work cards
THREE practice verb agreement is. -Writing skills and verbs in sentences syllabus 7.2, 7.4
2. orally state two -Logical skills written by the teacher
26/01/24 Subject verb sentences correcting - In pairs learners correct
-Auto self-motivation
agreement the erroneous subject the erroneous subject Step ahead
verb agreement skill verb agreement book 4 page
Lesson 1
3. construction of at - Learners fill in the given 166
least six sentences sentences
26/01/24 Language 1. Identify the phrasal -pronunciation skills -Learners recall the National Work cards
Lesson 2 practice verb in a given -Writing skills concepts taught on syllabus 7.2,
sentence. -Logical skills subject verb agreement 7.4,8.2
Subject verb 2. State two correcting erroneous
-Auto self-motivation
agreement (2) sentences correcting subject verb agreement Teachers
skills
the erroneous phrasal -In pairs learners resource book
verb. construct sentences
(Phrasal 3. filling in and showing correct phrasal Basic English
verbs) construction of at verb agreement grammar book
least six sentences -Learners construct 2
sentences individually.
26/01/24 Language 1. read a given -pronunciation skills -Learners explain the National Work cards
practice passage out loud -Writing skills importance of a correct syllabus 7.3,8.1 role play
Lesson 3 2. pronounce clearly -Listening skills response to a question
Inference the words being read -Self-motivation skills - In pairs learners read Teachers
Reminiscence 3. identify new words the given dialogue resource book
s of childhood in the passage and - Learners write down
(1) give their meanings responses individually English step
ahead book 4
page 11-12
26/01/24 comprehensio 1. Recall what they -Speaking skills -Learners briefly describe National flash cards
n have read in a given -Writing skills ways to interpret a syllabus 8.3,8.1
Lesson 4-5 (Double passage. Listening skills passage
 period) 2. answer at least six -Logical skills -In pairs learners read the Teachers
Reminiscence questions from the given passage resource book
s of childhood passage question - Answering of a given
(1) question as a group English step
ahead book 4
page 11-12
26/01/24 COMPOSITON 1. describe their -Speaking skills -Learners explain the National Work cards
Lesson 6 Grandmother from -Writing skills differences between a syllabus
Descriptive head to toe -Listening skills narrative and a Teachers realia
2. Use the descriptive -Logical skills descriptive composition resource book
The view words to describe - In groups learners work
from my their Grandmother expanding given points.
window 3. Write a - Writing of a complete
(descriptive composition to a article
writing) friend describing the
events that they see
from their window

Aim: by the end of the topic , learners should be able to read ,write a grammatically correct sentence and answer a comprehension exercise
Assumed Knowledge: Pupils know how to answer an examination.
WEEK ENDING TOPIC/ OBJECTIVES COMPETENCIES METHODS/ACTIVITIES SOM MEDIA EVALUATION
CONTENT -BY THE
WEEK Language 1. state and illustrate -pronunciation skills -Learners state at least -National Work cards
FOUR practice how to combine two -Writing skills two sentences syllabus 7.2, 7.4
sentences -Listening skills - In pairs learners -Teachers
02/01/24 Combining 2. State at least two Logical skills combine four sentences. resource book
Lesson 1 sentences examples of - Learners combine at
combined sentences least six sentences
3. Construct at least
six combined
sentences
02/01/24 Language 1. read a given -pronunciation skills -Learners explain the National Work cards
Lesson 2 practice dialogue out loud -Writing skills importance of getting syllabus 7.2,
2. pronounce clearly -Listening skills correct information 7.4,8.2
Registers the words being read -Self-motivation skills - Learners pick out the Teachers
3. respond correctly lexical items resource
Getting to a give situation - In pairs learners read
information the given dialogue
- Learners write
responses individually
02/01/24 Mastery test 1. answer set -pronunciation skills - Learners listen to National Work cards
 Lesson 3 questions within the -Writing skills instructions from the syllabus 7.3,8.1 chalkboard
-Subject verb allocated time -Listening skills teacher Teachers
agreement 2. create at least ten - learners answer the resource book
grammatically correct given questions as per
-Combining sentences as required instructions given
sentences by the set questions - Learners hand in their
3. demonstrate an answer scripts
understanding of the
concepts taught
02/01/24 COMPREHENS 1. Answer at least ten -Speaking skills -Learners listen to National Past
Lesson 4-5 ION (mastery questions correctly -Writing skills instructions from the syllabus 8.3,8.1 examination
test) 2. Recall what they -Listening skills teacher Teachers question
(Double have read in a given Logical thinking skills -learners read the given resource book papers
period) passage. passage and answer the O level
3. answer six comprehension questions examination
O level questions from the set past exam
Examination passage -learners hand in their papers
answer scripts and listen
to the teachers
recommendations
02/01/24 SUMMARY 1. read and identify -Speaking skills -Learners listen to National Past
Lesson 6 (mastery test) main points of the -Writing skills instructions from the syllabus examination
summary -Listening skills teacher Teachers question
-Identification 2. list the main points -Learners read and resource book papers
of main points of the summary answer the
3. write a short comprehension as a class
summary -Learners hand in their
scripts and teacher
summaries.

Aim: by the end of the topic, learners should be able to read, write a grammatically correct sentence and answer a comprehension exercise
Assumed Knowledge: Pupils know how to write sentences.
WEEK ENDING TOPIC/ OBJECTIVES COMPETENCIES METHODS/ACTIVITIES SOM MEDIA EVALUATION
CONTENT -BY THE
WEEK Types of 1. State at least three -Critical thinking -Learners break the National Work cards
FIVE tenses (1) tenses. -Listening skills sentences into their syllabus
( sentence 2. Use at least two -Logical reasoning components and discover Teachers
09/01/24 construction) tenses in a sentences -Mastering reading the tenses that need resource book
3. Write and correct and writing skills rearranging
Lesson 1 at least 6 simple -Learners learners list the
 sentences tenses and rearrange
them
-Learners individually
write simple, compound
and complex sentences
correcting the verb tense
09/01/24 Language 1. State at least three -Critical thinking -Learners break the -National Work cards
Lesson 2 practice tenses. -Listening skills sentences into their syllabus
2. Use at least two -Logical reasoning components and discover -Teachers
Types of tenses in a sentences -Mastering reading and the tenses that need resource book
tenses (2) 3. Write and correct writing skills rearranging
( sentence at least 6 simple -Learners learners list the
construction) sentences tenses and rearrange
them
-Learners individually
write simple, compound
and complex sentences
correcting the verb tense
09/01/24 Language 1. Read a given -pronunciation skills -Learners describe what National Work cards
practice passage. -Writing skills quicksand is and what syllabus 7.3,8.1 chalkboard
Lesson 3 2. pronounce clearly -Listening skills makes quicksand so Teachers
Reading the words being read -Inference skills dangerous resource book
practice and recall events read -In pairs learners read the Step ahead
(Inference) 3. define at least four given passage book 4 page 21-
new words read in - Learners write down 22
The the passage and give meanings for at
Quicksand (1) least ten new words they
have encountered

09/01/24 comprehensio 1. State the meanings -Speaking skills -Learners define the National Work cards
Lesson 4-5 n of: -Writing skills question beginnings, that syllabus 8.3,8.1
(Double What -Listening skills is, how, why, who, where, Teachers
period) Where when and which resource book
Why -In pairs learners re-read Step ahead
The Who the given passage paying book 4 page 21-
Quicksand (1) Which close attention to the 22
How questions
How to 2. Recall what they -Answering of an exercise
answer a have read in a given
comprehensio passage.
 n passage 3. answer at least six
questions from the
passage
09/01/24 COMPOSITON 1. narrate events in -Speaking skills -Learners listen to the -National Past
Lesson 6 the first person -Writing skills teachers instructions and syllabus 8.4 examination
Narrative narrative -Listening skills begin writing of the -Teachers question
2. list their ideas -Logical skills exercise. resource book papers
Write a story coherently -In groups learners write
based on one 3. Write a narrative a brief exercise
of the composition - revision of the exercise
following given
sentences:

I couldn’t
believe my
ears when
they called
out my name
Or
This was the
most
interesting
excuse I could
make
Aim: by the end of the topic, learners should be able to read, combine sentences and complete a test
Assumed Knowledge: Pupils know how to answer an examination.
WEEK ENDING TOPIC/ OBJECTIVES COMPETENCIES METHODS/ACTIVITIES SOM MEDIA EVALUATION
CONTENT -BY THE
WEEK Language 1.list components of a -Logical thinking skills -Learners discuss on what National Work cards
SIX practice sentence -Self-motivation skills denotes a preposition syllabus 7.2, 7.4
2. orally state at least -Listening skills -In pairs learners write Teachers
16/01/24 two complex down the components of resource book
Prepositions 1 sentences that sentences containing a
Lesson 1 ( complex contain a preposition preposition and give
sentence 3. write at least six feedback
construction) complex sentences - Learners individually
containing a write at least six complex
preposition sentences containing a
preposition
16/01/24 Language 1. state two errors -Writing skills -Learners state English - National Work cards
Lesson 2 practice common grammatical -Listening skills errors they know. syllabus 7.2, 7.4
 errors -Logical thinking skills - In pairs learners correct -Teachers
2. orally state two two compound sentences resource book
English errors compound sentences containing errors
without errors - Learners write individual
3. correct at least six work.
compound sentences
16/01/24 Diagnostic 1. recall past taught -pronunciation skills -Learners listen to National Work cards
test concepts and answer -Writing skills instructions from the syllabus 7.3,8.1 realia
Lesson 3 correctly at least six -Listening skills teacher
- Prepositions set questions -Mastering reading and -learners read the given Teachers
- unnecessary 2. exhibit an writing skills passage and answer the resource book
tense shifts understanding of the comprehension questions
- common concepts taught by set
English errors answering at least six -learners hand in their
sentences correctly answer scripts and listen
3. complete at least to the teachers
more than half of the recommendations
question in the time
allocated
16/01/24 comprehensio 1. State two -Speaking skills -Learners state what they -National Work cards
Lesson 4-5 n characters from the -Writing skills have heard about syllabus 8.3,8.1
(Double story -Listening skills quicksand -Teachers
period) 2. Recall what they - In pairs learners read resource book
have read in a given the given passage - English step
Quicksand (2) passage. - Answering of questions ahead book 4
3. answer six page 23-24
questions from the
passage
16/01/24 Summary 1. Illustrate the - pronunciation skills - Learners summarise -National Work cards
Lesson 6 Writing knowledge of -Listening skills what they have heard syllabus 8.4 realia
identifying the -Logical reasoning -In pairs Learners -Teachers
demands of the -Mastering reading and underline key words in resource book
Quicksand (2) summary question. writing skills the summary question - Step ahead
2. Master at least two -Learners individually book 4 page
skills on how to write a write the remaining main 25
summary, sticking to points
set parameters and
questions demands.
3. Identify and write at
least ten summary
points.
Aim: by the end of the week, learners should be able to acquire sentence construction, reading and writing techniques.
Assumed Knowledge: Pupils know how to write a composition
WEEK ENDING TOPIC/ OBJECTIVES COMPETENCIES METHODS/ACTIVITIES SOM MEDIA EVALUATION
CONTENT -BY THE
WEEK COMPOSITON 1. state two -Speaking skills -Learners state what National Work cards
SEVEN (Speech differences between a -Writing skills should be expected in a syllabus 8.4
writing) normal composition -Listening skills speech’s grammatical Teachers
23/01/24 and a Speech structure resource book
How to write 2. list at least three -Learners write the
Lesson 1 a speech expectations in paragraphs in pairs
composing a speech -Learners hand in their
Expansion of 3. write at least four answer scripts
given pegs grammatically correct
paragraphs
23/01/24 Language 1. list at least two -Speaking and -Learners state sentences National Work cards
Lesson 2 practice pronouns pronunciation skills using pronouns syllabus 7.2, 7.5
2. orally state two -logical skills -In pairs learners write
pronouns sentences using -Listening skills sentences using pronouns Teachers
pronouns -Auto self-motivation -Learners correct a given resource book
( sentence 3. write at least six skills passage using pronouns
construction) sentences using
pronouns
23/01/24 Reading 1. Read a given -pronunciation skills -Learners read the given National Work cards
practice passage. -Writing skills passage syllabus 7.3,8.1
Lesson 3 (Inference) 2. pronounce clearly -Listening skills - learners write down ten Teachers
the words being read -Inference skills new words they have resource book
Examination and recall events read encountered
practice 3. define four new -Create sentences with
words read in the the given words.
passage
23/01/24 comprehensio 1. State the difference - Speaking skills -Learners define what National Work cards
Lesson 4-5 n between a folklore -Writing skills makes a story true or syllabus 8.3,8.1
(Double and a factual story -Listening skills false. Teachers
period) 2. Recall what they -In pairs learners re-read resource book
have read in a given the given passage paying English step
Examination passage. close attention to the ahead book 2
practice 3. answer at least six questions page 145
questions from the -Oral answering of
passage questions designed by the
teacher emphasizing on
the question beginnings.
23/01/24 verbs 1. list at least two -Speaking skills -Teacher states sentences National Work cards
 Lesson 6 (passive and passive and active -Writing skills using the passive and syllabus 7.5 realia
active forms) forms of verbs -Listening skills active form of verb Teachers
2. orally state two -Logical thinking skills -In pairs learners resource book
sentences using the -Problem solving skills construct sentences using http//
passive and active passive and active form of www.gingersoft.
form of the verbs verb com
3. write at least six -Learners create and
sentences using the write six compound
passive and active sentences using passive
verb form and active form of verb

Aim: by the end of the topic, learners should be able to read, correct sentences and complete a mastery test
Assumed Knowledge: Pupils know how to answer an examination.
WEEK ENDING TOPIC/ OBJECTIVES COMPETENCIES METHODS/ACTIVITIES SOM MEDIA EVALUATION
CONTENT -BY THE
WEEK Mastery test 1. answer set -pronunciation skills -Learners listen to National Work cards
EIGHT questions within the -Writing skills instructions from the syllabus 7.3,8.1
- Pronouns allocated time -Listening skills teacher
01/03/24 - unnecessary 2. create at least ten -learners answer the Teachers
tense shifts grammatically correct given questions as per resource book
Lesson 1 - Prepositions sentences as required instructions given
-Common by the set questions -Learners hand in their
errors 3. demonstrate an answer scripts
- active and understanding of the
passive verbs concepts taught
01/03/24 COMPREHENS 1. Answer at least ten -Speaking skills -Learners listen to National Past
Lesson 2-3 ION (mastery questions correctly -Writing skills instructions from the syllabus 8.3,8.1 Examination
test) 2. Recall what they -Listening skills teacher Teachers question
(Double have read in a given Logical thinking skills -learners read the given resource book papers
period) passage. passage and answer the Junior
O Level past 3. answer six comprehension questions examination
Examination questions from the set past exam
passage -learners hand in their papers
answer scripts and listen
to the teachers
recommendations
01/03/24 COMPOSITIO 1. choose a -Speaking skills -Learners listen to National Past
Lesson 4 N composition topic -Writing skills instructions from the syllabus 8.4 examination
(mastery test) 2. answer the given -Listening skills teacher question
Testing question in the -Learners read and Teachers papers
- coherence allocated time answer the composition resource book
 - topic 3. write a short question set.
sentence and composition -Learners hand in their
developers scripts and teacher
- Story summaries.
development
01/03/24 Language 1. state two -Writing skills -Learners state sentence National Work cards
Lesson 5 practice components of a -Listening skills components they know syllabus 7.2, 7.4
compound sentence -Logical thinking skills -In pairs learners correct Teachers
Prepositions 2 2. orally state two prepositions given on resource book
compound sentences work cards by the teacher www.studyand
containing a -Learners create and write exam.com
preposition six sentences correctly
3. write six compound using prepositions
sentences containing
a preposition
01/03/24 Summary 1. State at least five - Critical thinking -Learners listen to an -National Work cards
Lesson 6 Writing main points of the -Listening skills anecdote from teacher syllabus 8.4 realia
Mastery Test summary. -Logical reasoning -Learners summarize -Teachers
2. Master at least two what they have heard resource book
-Mastering reading and
skills on how to write -Learners read a given
writing skills
a summary, sticking to passage.
set parameters and -In groups learners list
question’s demands. main points
3. Write at least ten -Learners individually
summary points. write the remaining main
points

Aim: by the end of the topic, learners should be able to state and correct confusing words, and answer a comprehension exercise
Assumed Knowledge: Pupils know what the confusing words denote
WEEK ENDING TOPIC/ OBJECTIVES COMPETENCIES METHODS/ACTIVITIES SOM MEDIA EVALUATION
CONTENT - LEARNERS SHOULD
BE ABLE TO
WEEK (brainstormin 1. list logically their -Speaking skills -Learners state various National Work cards
NINE g) line of thought on -Writing skills ideas that help to develop syllabus 8.4
Report paper -Listening skills the composition Teachers
08/03/24 writing: 2. express at least two -Logical thinking -In groups pupils work on resource book
or more ideas in the brainstorming their ideas Past
Lesson 1 composition -Writing of opening examination
June 2008.
3. write a composition paragraph Question paper
based on the title
08/03/24 Relative 1. state the usage of -Speaking and - learners fill in relative - National Work cards
 Lesson 2 pronouns (1) the given relative pronunciation skills pronouns in their syllabus 7.2, 7.4
pronouns correctly -logical skills appropriate place -Teachers
2. orally state two -Listening skills -In pairs learners resource book
sentences using -Auto self-motivation construct sentences using
relative pronouns skills relative pronouns
3. write six sentences -Learners create and
using relative write six sentences using
pronouns relative pronouns
08/03/24 Language 1. Read a given -pronunciation skills -Learners describe what National Work cards
practice passage. -Writing skills they understand from the syllabus 7.3,8.1 realia
Lesson 3 2. pronounce clearly -Listening skills given words Teachers
(Inference) the words being read -Inference skills -Learners write down the resource book
Fancy a meal? and recall events read ten new words they hear Step ahead
– catch a bug 3. define four new being spelt out. book 4 page 29-
(reading words read in the -Learners state sentences 32
passage 1) passage using the new words
08/03/24 comprehensio 1. State at least two -Speaking skills -Learners define the National Work cards
Lesson 4-5 n physical descriptions -Writing skills question beginnings, that syllabus 8.3,8.1
(Double of the given -Listening skills is, how, why, who, where, Teachers
period) characters in the story when and which resource book
Fancy a meal? 2. Recall what they -In pairs learners re-read Step ahead
– catch a bug have read in a given the given passage paying book 4 page 29-
(reading passage. close attention to the 32
passage 1) 3. answer at six questions
questions from the -Oral answering of
passage questions designed by
the teacher emphasizing
on the question
beginnings.
08/03/24 Language 1. state the usage of - Critical thinking -Teacher states sentences -National Work cards
Lesson 6 practice the given words -Listening skills using the given words and syllabus 8.4 realia
Confusing correctly -Logical reasoning learners identify how the -Teachers
words 2. orally state two words have been used resource book
-Mastering reading and
sentences using the -In pairs learners
writing skills
given words construct sentences using
3. write at least six the given words.
correct sentences -Learners create and
using the given words write eight sentences

Aim: by the end of the week, learners should be able to develop appropriate techniques for sentence construction and reading.
Assumed Knowledge: Pupils know what verbs are
WEEK ENDING TOPIC/ OBJECTIVES COMPETENCIES METHODS/ACTIVITIES SOM MEDIA EVALUATION
CONTENT -BY THE
WEEK Language 1. list at least two -Logical thinking -Learners orally state at National Work cards
TEN practice components of a -skills least two sentences both syllabus 7.2, 7.4
sentence -Listening skills simple and compound Teachers
15/03/24 Revision 2. orally state at least -In pairs learners write resource book
Sentence two simple and two down at least two
Lesson 1 Construction compound sentences compound and simple
1 3. write correctly at sentences
least three simple and -Learners individually
three compound write five compound and
sentences five simple sentences
15/03/24 Language 1. state two -Writing skills -Learners state sentence Work cards
Lesson 2 practice components of a -Listening skills components they know.
(Diagnostic sentence -Logical thinking skills -In pairs learners write
test) 2. Orally state two two sentences each.
Sentence sentences -Learners create and
construction 2 3. Write compound write ten sentences.
and simple sentences
15/03/24 Language 1. Read a given -pronunciation skills -Learners describe what National National
practice passage. -Writing skills an article is syllabus 7.3,8.1 syllabus 8.4
Lesson 3 (revision) 2. pronounce clearly -Listening skills -In pairs learners read the Teachers
Reading the words being read -Mastering reading and given passage Teachers resource book
practice and recall events read writing skills -Learners write down ten resource book Magazines
3. define four new new words they have
words read in the encountered
passage

15/03/24 comprehensio 1. State at least two -Speaking skills -Learners state two National Work cards
Lesson 4-5 n characters in the story -Writing skills characteristics that they syllabus 8.4
Past 2. Recall what they -Listening skills note from. The actors in
examination have read in a given the comprehension Teachers
Question passage. -In pairs learners read the resource book
paper 3. answer at six given passage
questions from the -Answering of six Past
passage sentences from the examination
passage Question Paper
15/03/24 COMPOSITON 1. state descriptive -Speaking skills -Learners listen to the -National Work cards
Lesson 6 (revision) words that go along -Writing skills instructions given syllabus 8.4 realia
with the theme -Listening skills -In groups pupils describe -Teachers
Write a story 2. list using at least -Logical thinking skills sights, sounds and smells resource book
on either of four descriptive words -Problem solving skills they would encounter in
 the following of what was the story
statements: encountered. -Writing of draft
(Write a story 3. write a five composition
which paragraphed
includes the composition based on
following the title
statement:
(a) this was
the last
candle
burning

Or

(b) the
missing child
had to be
found

1hr 30mins

(O level paper
1)

Aim: by the end of the topic , learners should be able to state, make use of adjectives and answer a comprehension exercise
Assumed Knowledge: Pupils know what an adjective is
WEEK ENDING TOPIC/ OBJECTIVES COMPETENCIES METHODS/ACTIVITIES SOM MEDIA EVALUATION
CONTENT -BY THE
WEEK Language 1. State what a -Logical thinking skills -Learners state the National Work cards
ELEVEN practice homograph is -Self-motivation skills meaning of homograph syllabus 7.2, 7.5
homograph 2. orally state two -Listening skills -In pairs learners work on Teachers
22/03/24 usage sentences correctly -Auto self-motivation correctly using given resource book
using homograph skills homograph sentences
Lesson 1 3. fill in and construct -Learners fill in the given
at least six sentences sentence
using homograph
22/03/24 Language 1. State what a -Writing skills -Learners identify - National Work cards
Lesson 2 practice homograph is -Listening skills homograph in sentences syllabus 7.2, 7.5
homograph 2. orally state two -Logical thinking skills written by the teacher -Teachers
(2) sentences correctly -In pairs learners use resource book
usage and using homograph homograph correctly in
 sentence 3. fill in and construct sentences
construction at least six sentences -Learners fill in the given
using homograph sentences
22/03/24 Language 1. State what an -pronunciation skills -Learners identify adverbs National Work cards
practice adverb is -Writing skills in sentences written by syllabus 7.3,8.1 realia
Lesson 3 Adverbs 2. orally state two -Listening skills the teacher
sentences correctly -Mastering reading and -Learners orally state Teachers
Adverbial using adverbs in their writing skills resource book
sentences correcting
clauses order of usage using adverbs in their
3. fill in and construct Newspapers
correct order of usage
at least six sentences
-Learners write work
using adverbs
individually
22/03/24 comprehensio 1. State at least two -Speaking skills Learners state reasons we National Work cards
Lesson 4-5 n items they have learnt -Writing skills have comprehensions syllabus 8.3,8.1
(Double on comprehension -Listening skills -In pairs learners read the Teachers
period) reading -Logical skills given passage resource book
Fancy a meal- 2. Recall what they -Answering of six Step ahead
Catch a bug have read in a given sentences from the book 4 page 33-
(reading passage. passage 34
passage 2) 3. answer at six
questions from the
passage.
22/03/24 Summary 1. State at least five - Critical thinking -Learners listen to an -National Work cards
Lesson 6 Writing main points of the -Listening skills anecdote from teacher syllabus 8.4 realia
summary. -Logical reasoning -Learners summarize -Teachers
Fancy a meal- 2. Master at least two what they have heard resource book
-Mastering reading and
Catch a bug skills on how to write -Learners read a given - Step ahead
writing skills
a summary, sticking to passage. book 4 page 33-
set parameters and -In groups learners list 34
question’s demands. main points
3. Write at least ten
summary points.

Aim: by the end of the week, learners should be able to display an ability to show answering, reading and writing techniques.
Assumed Knowledge: Pupils know how to answer an examination.
WEEK ENDING TOPIC/ OBJECTIVES COMPETENCIES METHODS/ACTIVITIES SOM MEDIA EVALUATION
CONTENT -BY THE
WEEK End of term 1. state at two pronunciation skills -Learners listen to National Work cards
TWELVE examinations instructions that are Writing skills instructions from the syllabus 7.3,8.1
 invigilation relevant to the Listening skills teacher Teachers
29/03/24 examination Mastering reading and -learners answer the resource book
2. utilize the given writing skills given questions as per Question
Lesson 1 time to complete the instructions given papers
given examination
-Learners hand in their
3. write and answer
answer scripts
given questions in the
stipulated time
29/03/24 End of term 1. state at two -Writing skills -Learners listen to National Work cards
Lesson 2 examinations instructions that are -Listening skills instructions from the syllabus 7.3,8.1
invigilation relevant to the -Logical thinking skills teacher
examination -learners answer the Teachers
2. utilize the given given questions as per resource book
time to complete the instructions given
given examination -Learners hand in their Question
3. write and answer answer scripts papers
given questions in the
stipulated time
29/03/24 End of term 1. state at two -pronunciation skills -Learners listen to National Question
examinations instructions that are -Writing skills instructions from the syllabus 7.3,8.1 papers
Lesson 3 invigilation relevant to the -Listening skills teacher Teachers
examination -Mastering reading and -learners answer the resource book
2. utilize the given writing skills given questions as per
time to complete the instructions given Question
given examination -Learners hand in their papers
3. write and answer answer scripts
given questions in the
stipulated time
29/03/24 End of term 1. state at two -Speaking skills -Learners listen to National Question
Lesson 4-5 examinations instructions that are -Writing skills instructions from the syllabus 7.3,8.1 papers
invigilation relevant to the -Listening skills teacher Teachers
examination -learners answer the resource book
2. utilize the given given questions as per Question
time to complete the instructions given papers
given examination -Learners hand in their
3. write and answer answer scripts
given questions in the
stipulated time
29/03/24 End of term 1. state at two - Critical thinking -Learners listen to National Question
Lesson 6 examinations instructions that are -Listening skills instructions from the syllabus 7.3,8.1 papers
invigilation relevant to the -Logical reasoning teacher Teachers
examination -learners answer the resource book
 2. utilize the given -Mastering reading and given questions as per Question
time to complete the writing skills instructions given papers
given examination -Learners hand in their
3. write and answer answer scripts
given questions in the
stipulated time
Aim: by the end of the week, learners should be able to display an ability to show answering, reading and writing techniques.
Assumed Knowledge: Pupils know how to answer an examination.
WEEK ENDING TOPIC/ OBJECTIVES COMPETENCIES METHODS/ACTIVITIES SOM MEDIA EVALUATION
CONTENT -BY THE
WEEK End of term 1. state at two pronunciation skills -Learners listen to National Work cards
TWELVE examinations instructions that are Writing skills instructions from the syllabus 7.3,8.1
invigilation relevant to the Listening skills teacher Teachers
05/04/24 examination Mastering reading and -learners answer the resource book
2. utilize the given writing skills Question
given questions as per
Lesson 1 time to complete the papers
instructions given
given examination
3. write and answer -Learners hand in their
given questions in the answer scripts
stipulated time
05/04/24 End of term 1. state at two -Writing skills -Learners listen to National Work cards
Lesson 2 examinations instructions that are -Listening skills instructions from the syllabus 7.3,8.1
invigilation relevant to the -Logical thinking skills teacher
examination -learners answer the Teachers
2. utilize the given given questions as per resource book
time to complete the instructions given
given examination -Learners hand in their Question
3. write and answer answer scripts papers
given questions in the
stipulated time
05/04/24 End of term 1. state at two -pronunciation skills -Learners listen to National Question
examinations instructions that are -Writing skills instructions from the syllabus 7.3,8.1 papers
Lesson 3 invigilation relevant to the -Listening skills teacher Teachers
examination -Mastering reading and -learners answer the resource book
2. utilize the given writing skills given questions as per
time to complete the instructions given Question
given examination -Learners hand in their papers
3. write and answer answer scripts
given questions in the
stipulated time
05/04/24 End of term 1. state at two -Speaking skills -Learners listen to National Question
Lesson 4-5 examinations instructions that are -Writing skills instructions from the syllabus 7.3,8.1 papers
invigilation relevant to the -Listening skills teacher Teachers
examination -learners answer the resource book
2. utilize the given given questions as per Question
time to complete the instructions given papers
given examination -Learners hand in their
3. write and answer answer scripts
given questions in the
stipulated time
05/04/24 End of term 1. state at two - Critical thinking -Learners listen to National Question
Lesson 6 examinations instructions that are -Listening skills instructions from the syllabus 7.3,8.1 papers
invigilation relevant to the -Logical reasoning teacher Teachers
examination -Mastering reading and -learners answer the resource book
2. utilize the given writing skills given questions as per Question
time to complete the instructions given papers
given examination -Learners hand in their
3. write and answer answer scripts
given questions in the
stipulated time