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Oral Literature
Oral Literature
Poetry

Introduction to Oral Literature- Definition and Genres
Introduction to Oral Literature- Features of Oral Literature
Introduction to Oral Literature- Functions of Oral Literature
Introduction to Oral Literature- Classification and Review
Introduction to Poetry- Distinguishing Poetry from Prose

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

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

- Analyse the features of oral literature from a variety of genres
- Summarise features of oral literature for comprehension
- Value the distinctive characteristics of oral literature

The learner is guided to:
- Search online or offline for the meaning of oral literature
- Listen to a recording on genres of oral literature and take notes
- Team up to prepare a visual organiser on the genres of oral literature
The learner is guided to:
- Summarise the features of oral literature
- Peer review each other's work for correctness
- Display findings in class

Why is oral literature important in society?
What makes oral literature unique from written literature?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Digital devices
- Audio recordings
- Visual organiser materials
- Chart paper
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Sample oral literature texts
- Chart paper
- Markers
- Mind mapping materials
- Digital devices
- Sample oral texts
- Various oral literature samples
- Classification charts
- Digital resources
- Poetry samples
- Prose samples

- Observation - Oral presentation - Visual organiser assessment - Checklists
- Peer assessment - Written summaries - Group discussions - Checklists

Poetry

Introduction to Poetry- Sources and Categories
Introduction to Poetry- Elements of Poetry (Part 1)
Introduction to Poetry- Elements of Poetry (Part 2)
Introduction to Poetry- Practical Application

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

- Identify the sources of poetry for information
- Categorise different types of poems
- Value the diversity of poetry sources

The learner is guided to:
- Work jointly to search online or offline for sources of poetry
- Share findings in class
- Collect varied poems and organise in a class portfolio

Where does poetry come from in our society?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Digital devices
- Internet access
- Poetry collections
- Portfolio materials
- Sample poems
- Mind map materials
- Digital resources
- Themed poems
- Audio recordings
- Note-taking materials
- Presentation tools

- Source identification - Category charts - Portfolio assessment - Peer review

Fiction and Non-Fiction

Fiction: Novel from Kenya- Features of Prose Fiction
Fiction: Novel from Kenya- The Author
Fiction: Novel from Kenya- The Plot (Part 1)

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

- Describe features of prose fiction for knowledge
- Distinguish prose fiction from other literary forms
- Appreciate the characteristics of prose fiction

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

The learner is guided to:
- Team up with peers to search for features of prose fiction
- Present findings in class for peer review
- Prepare a mind map summarising genres of fiction
The learner is guided to:
- Conduct a reader's theatre to read the set novel
- Team up to prepare a flow chart showing chronological order of events
- Display the flow chart in class

What makes prose fiction different from other forms?
How does the plot structure a novel?

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

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Set novel
- Flow chart materials
- Markers and chart paper

- Mind map assessment - Presentations - Peer review - Checklists
- Flow chart assessment - Reader's theatre observation - Group discussions - Peer review

Fiction and Non-Fiction

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

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

- Analyse the major events in the novel
- Write a synopsis of the novel
- Value narrative coherence in storytelling

The learner is guided to:
- Collaborate to write a synopsis of the novel
- Share for peer review
- Organise synopsis in the class portfolio

What is the central story of our novel?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Set novel
- Portfolio materials
- Writing tools
- Maps or visual aids
- Note-taking materials

- Synopsis assessment - Peer review - Portfolio evaluation - Written tests

Fiction and Non-Fiction

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

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

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

- Relate cultural aspects in the novel to real life
- Critically analyse cultural representation
- Value the novel for cultural awareness and lifelong learning

The learner is guided to:
- Analyse the setting based on time period
- Relate the time setting to events in the novel
- Make comprehensive notes on setting
The learner is guided to:
- Relate the cultural aspects in the novel to real life
- Discuss contemporary cultural issues reflected in the text
- Present findings on cultural relevance

When does the story occur and how does this affect it?
What can we learn about our culture from this novel?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Set novel
- Timeline materials
- Historical references
- Cultural reference materials
- Discussion guides
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Set novel
- Real-life examples
- Presentation materials
- Non-fiction samples
- Digital devices
- Comparison charts

- Timeline creation - Written analysis - Oral presentations - Assessment rubrics
- Comparative analysis - Oral presentations - Peer assessment - Self-reflection

Fiction and Non-Fiction

Non-Fiction: Introduction- Categories of Non-Fiction
Non-Fiction: Introduction- Importance and Review

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

- Categorise non-fiction prose for critical analysis
- Identify different types of non-fiction texts
- Appreciate the diversity of non-fiction literature

The learner is guided to:
- Team up to collect samples of non-fiction prose
- Collaborate to categorise non-fiction prose
- Share findings with peers for feedback

What are the different types of non-fiction writing?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Various non-fiction samples
- Category charts
- Collection materials
- Sample non-fiction texts
- Presentation materials
- Assessment tools

- Categorisation assessment - Collection review - Peer feedback - Group presentations

3

Oral Literature
Oral Literature
Oral Literature
Poetry

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

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

- Define oral poetry and songs
- Identify types of oral poetry
- Appreciate the role of songs in oral tradition

- Explain the steps in writing a poem
- Understand brainstorming and topic selection
- Value the creative process in poetry

The learner is guided to:
- Brainstorm on the meaning of oral poetry
- Listen to different types of oral songs
- Classify songs based on function and occasion
The learner is guided to:
- Search for steps involved in writing a poem
- Identify a topic to explore in poetry
- Brainstorm for ideas, images, and phrases

What is oral poetry and why is it performed?
How does one begin writing a poem?

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

- Definition assessment - Classification exercises - Listening comprehension - Oral discussions
- Process identification - Brainstorming assessment - Topic selection review - Peer discussions

Fiction and Non-Fiction

Fiction: Novel from Kenya- Themes (Part 1)

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

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

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

What are the main themes in our novel?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Set novel
- Theme analysis charts
- Discussion guides

- Theme identification - Discussion participation - Presentations - Written analysis

Fiction and Non-Fiction

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

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

- Analyse how themes are developed
- Relate themes to plot and characters
- Value thematic exploration in novels

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

The learner is guided to:
- Discuss how themes are developed in the novel
- Summarise findings on a tree diagram
- Link themes to character actions and plot events
The learner is guided to:
- Relate lessons from the novel to real life
- Share personal reflections on applicable lessons
- Discuss how lessons can guide behaviour

How are themes developed throughout the novel?
How can we apply these lessons in our lives?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Set novel
- Tree diagrams
- Analysis materials
- Lesson extraction guides
- Note-taking materials
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Set novel
- Real-life examples
- Reflection journals
- Internet resources
- Historical references

- Thematic development analysis - Tree diagram assessment - Oral discussions - Peer review
- Application exercises - Personal reflections - Oral sharing - Self-assessment

Fiction and Non-Fiction

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

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

- Analyse how historical events shape characters and plot
- Debate the influence of history on fiction
- Value historical context in literature

The learner is guided to:
- Conduct a debate on how Kenyan history influenced the novel
- Discuss specific historical references in the text
- Make connections between history and narrative

What role does history play in shaping the story?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Set novel
- Debate guidelines
- Historical materials
- Cultural reference materials
- Discussion guides

- Debate assessment - Analysis quality - Argumentation skills - Peer evaluation

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

Fiction: Novel from Kenya- Culture of Kenya (Part 2)
Non-Fiction: Personal Journal- Language and Style Analysis
Non-Fiction: Personal Journal- Creative Journal Writing
Short Forms- Introduction and Types
Short Forms- Features and Functions (Part 1)

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

- Analyse how Kenyan culture influences the novel
- Relate cultural aspects to contemporary society
- Value culture's role in shaping fiction

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

The learner is guided to:
- Discuss how Kenyan culture influenced the writing of the novel
- Link cultural elements to real life
- Make notes on cultural relevance
The learner is guided to:
- Make journal entries based on personal experiences
- Focus on themes such as risk awareness and road safety
- Share work with peers for review

What can we learn about our culture from this novel?
How can we express our experiences through journals?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Set novel
- Cultural analysis tools
- Note-taking materials
- Sample journals
- Digital devices
- Style analysis materials
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Writing materials
- Sample journals
- Peer review tools
- Video recordings
- Digital devices
- Sample short forms
- Sample proverbs and riddles
- Feature analysis charts
- Presentation materials

- Cultural analysis - Relevance discussions - Written analysis - Oral presentations
- Journal writing assessment - Peer review - Language effectiveness - Portfolio organization

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Oral Literature
Oral Literature
Oral Literature
Poetry

Short Forms- Features and Functions (Part 2)
Short Forms- Composition and Performance
Short Forms- Portfolio Development
Appreciation of Poetry- Sound Patterns: Onomatopoeia

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

- Analyse features of wise sayings, tongue twisters, jokes, and puns
- Discuss their functions in society
- Appreciate their entertainment and educational value

The learner is guided to:
- Discuss meanings and features of wise sayings, tongue twisters, jokes, and puns
- Brainstorm on their functions
- Share findings with peers

What roles do these short forms play in society?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Sample short forms
- Analysis materials
- Discussion guides
- Writing materials
- Performance space
- Recording devices
- Portfolio materials
- Compiled short forms
- Reflection journals
- Sample poems
- Digital devices
- Sound pattern charts

- Feature identification - Function analysis - Oral discussions - Written summaries

Poetry
Fiction and Non-Fiction

Appreciation of Poetry- Sound Patterns: Idiophones
Appreciation of Poetry- Sound Patterns: Rhyme
Appreciation of Poetry- Sound Patterns Review
Fiction: Play from Kenya- Structure
Fiction: Play from Kenya- Features of a Play

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

- Define idiophones
- Identify idiophones in oral poetry
- Appreciate their role in creating auditory effects

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

The learner is guided to:
- Describe idiophones
- Listen to audio/video recordings of poems
- Identify idiophones in poems
The learner is guided to:
- Search for the meaning of a play
- Brainstorm on the structure of a play
- Summarise findings on a chart

How do idiophones create sound effects in poetry?
What is the structure of a play?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Audio/video recordings
- Sample poems
- Analysis materials
- Rhyme scheme charts
- Analysis tools
- Review materials
- Discussion guides
- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Sample plays
- Digital devices
- Structure charts
- Set play
- Video recordings
- Feature analysis charts

- Identification exercises - Listening comprehension - Oral discussions - Written notes
- Structure identification - Chart assessment - Presentations - Oral discussions

Fiction and Non-Fiction

Fiction: Play from Kenya- Elements (Part 1)
Fiction: Play from Kenya- Elements (Part 2)

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

- Identify exposition and introduction of characters
- Understand inciting incident
- Appreciate dramatic elements

The learner is guided to:
- Read or watch a play
- Identify exposition, characters, setting, and inciting incident
- Discuss these elements with peers

How do plays introduce their stories?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Set play
- Element identification guides
- Discussion materials
- Plot analysis tools
- Note-taking materials

- Element identification - Discussion participation - Written analysis - Oral presentations

Fiction and Non-Fiction

Fiction: Play from Kenya- Importance
Fiction: Play from Kenya- Review and Reading Session
Non-Fiction: Autobiography- Structure

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

- Discuss the importance of plays in society
- Relate plays to contemporary issues
- Acknowledge the value of plays for literary appreciation

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

The learner is guided to:
- Summarise the importance of plays in society
- Discuss themes like environmental education and climate change in plays
- Make presentations on the significance of plays
The learner is guided to:
- Team up to collect varied autobiographies
- Search for the structure of an autobiography
- Discuss and summarise structure on a graphic organiser

Why is the play important in studying literature?
What is the structure of an autobiography?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Set play
- Discussion guides
- Presentation materials
- Various plays
- Review materials
- Reading logs

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Sample autobiographies
- Digital devices
- Graphic organisers

- Discussion quality - Presentations - Written summaries - Assessment rubrics
- Structure identification - Graphic organiser assessment - Presentations - Peer review

Fiction and Non-Fiction
Oral Literature

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

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

- Discuss the content of an autobiography
- Identify key life events and experiences
- Value autobiographies for understanding life journeys

The learner is guided to:
- Conduct a reading session to read an autobiography
- Brainstorm and discuss the content
- Write a synopsis of the content

Why do people write autobiographies?

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

- Content analysis - Discussion quality - Synopsis assessment - Peer review

5

Oral Literature
Oral Literature
Oral Literature
Oral Literature
Oral Literature
Poetry
Poetry
Poetry

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

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

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

- Perform trickster narratives using verbal and non-verbal cues
- Demonstrate effective narrative skills
- Appreciate the importance of trickster narratives in society

The learner is guided to:
- Discuss the functions of trickster narratives
- Make notes on their purposes
- Share findings with peers
The learner is guided to:
- Narrate trickster narratives using appropriate verbal and non-verbal cues
- Perform for peer review
- Reflect on performance quality

How do trickster narratives serve society?
How does performance enhance trickster narratives?

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

- Function analysis - Written notes - Oral discussions - Peer sharing
- Performance assessment - Peer evaluation - Self-assessment - Video review

Poetry

Appreciation of Poetry- Relating Sound Patterns to Subject Matter

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

- Relate sound patterns to poem themes
- Analyse how patterns enhance meaning
- Acknowledge the importance of poetry for lifelong learning

The learner is guided to:
- Discuss how sound patterns relate to subject matter
- Analyse poems for sound-meaning connections
- Share findings in class

How do sound patterns support the message of a poem?

- Grade 10 Learner's Book
- Various poems
- Analysis charts
- Discussion guides

- Analysis quality - Discussion participation - Written summaries - Oral presentations

Poetry
Fiction and Non-Fiction

Appreciation of Poetry- Composing with Sound Patterns
Fiction: Play from Kenya- The Plot
Fiction: Play from Kenya- Setting
Fiction: Play from Kenya- Characters

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

- Compose a poem using sound patterns learned
- Apply alliteration, assonance, and consonance
- Value creative expression through poetry

- Describe the setting of the play based on time and location
- Analyse how setting influences action
- Value the role of setting in drama

The learner is guided to:
- Compose a poem on mental health or road safety
- Use sound patterns (alliteration, assonance, consonance)
- Share poems with peers for feedback
The learner is guided to:
- Discuss the setting of the play based on time and location
- Relate setting to character actions
- Make notes on setting's significance

How can we use sound patterns in our own poetry?
Where and when does the play take place?

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

- Composition assessment - Sound pattern application - Peer feedback - Creativity evaluation
- Setting identification - Analysis quality - Written notes - Oral discussions

Fiction and Non-Fiction

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

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

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

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

How are characters developed in the play?

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

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

Fiction and Non-Fiction

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

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

- Analyse how themes relate to society
- Relate thematic concerns to real life
- Value plays for addressing social issues

- Analyse how style enhances dramatic effect
- Discuss language patterns in the play
- Value literary craftsmanship in drama

The learner is guided to:
- Discuss how themes are developed throughout the play
- Relate themes to contemporary issues
- Make presentations on thematic relevance
The learner is guided to:
- Prepare a summary of language and style used
- Analyse how style contributes to themes
- Share analysis with peers

How do the play's themes reflect our society?
How does the playwright's style enhance the play?

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

- Thematic analysis - Relevance discussions - Presentations - Self-reflection
- Style analysis - Summary assessment - Peer review - Oral discussions

Fiction and Non-Fiction

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

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

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

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

Why should one read and perform plays?

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

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