THE FAMILY

Listening and Speaking

Pronunciation and Vocabulary: Listening Comprehension

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

- Pronounce sounds and words correctly for effective oral communication
- Use vocabulary in sentences for effective oral communication
- Listen attentively to an oral text for comprehension

The learner is guided to:
- Say tongue twisters with words containing the sounds /t/ /d/ /f/ /v/ and the digraph /tw/
- Repeat saying minimal pairs with the sounds /t/ /d/ /f/ /v/ and the digraph /tw/ from the teacher or an audio recording
- Match words that have the same sounds and use them to construct sentences collaboratively
- Search for words related to the theme on the internet and use them in sentences with peers
- Find out the correct pronunciation of words and sentences from electronic or print dictionaries

Why should we pronounce sounds and words correctly?

KLB Grade Four Learner's Book pg. 1
- Audio recordings
- Digital devices
- Electronic dictionary

Oral questions - Observation - Peer assessment

Listening and Speaking

Pronunciation and Vocabulary: Listening Comprehension

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

- Pronounce sounds and words correctly for effective oral communication
- Use vocabulary in sentences for effective oral communication
- Listen attentively to an oral text for comprehension

The learner is guided to:
- Say tongue twisters with words containing the sounds /t/ /d/ /f/ /v/ and the digraph /tw/
- Repeat saying minimal pairs with the sounds /t/ /d/ /f/ /v/ and the digraph /tw/ from the teacher or an audio recording
- Match words that have the same sounds and use them to construct sentences collaboratively
- Search for words related to the theme on the internet and use them in sentences with peers
- Find out the correct pronunciation of words and sentences from electronic or print dictionaries

Why should we pronounce sounds and words correctly?

KLB Grade Four Learner's Book pg. 1
- Audio recordings
- Digital devices
- Electronic dictionary

Oral questions - Observation - Peer assessment

Listening and Speaking

Pronunciation and Vocabulary: Listening Comprehension

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

- Play language games for listening comprehension
- Use vocabulary related to the family in conversations
- Appreciate the importance of correct pronunciation for effective communication

The learner is guided to:
- Listen to an audio text and answer comprehension questions
- Play a language game with words containing the sounds /t/ /d/ /f/ /v/ and the digraph /tw/
- Identify words with similar sounds and use them in sentences
- Use an online or print dictionary to find the meaning and pronunciation of family-related words
- Use the words to make sentences

How can we improve our pronunciation?

KLB Grade Four Learner's Book pg. 3
- Audio text
- Dictionary
- Digital devices

Observation - Oral questions - Language games assessment

Reading

Extensive Reading: Reference Materials

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

- Identify the spelling and meaning of words from the dictionary for understanding
- Read the junior encyclopaedia to obtain information for lifelong learning
- Appreciate the use of reference materials to obtain information

The learner is guided to:
- Arrange words alphabetically or according to related areas
- Discuss with peers how words are organised in a dictionary
- Collaboratively identify the spelling and meaning of words from electronic or print dictionaries
- Study a page of an encyclopedia and answer questions about its organization
- Discuss how information and pictures help in understanding
- Identify different family members from an encyclopedia

Why is it important to spell words correctly?

KLB Grade Four Learner's Book pg. 6
- Dictionary
- Junior encyclopedia
- Digital devices

Oral questions - Written exercises - Peer assessment

Reading

Extensive Reading: Reference Materials

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

- Identify the spelling and meaning of words from the dictionary for understanding
- Read the junior encyclopaedia to obtain information for lifelong learning
- Appreciate the use of reference materials to obtain information

The learner is guided to:
- Arrange words alphabetically or according to related areas
- Discuss with peers how words are organised in a dictionary
- Collaboratively identify the spelling and meaning of words from electronic or print dictionaries
- Study a page of an encyclopedia and answer questions about its organization
- Discuss how information and pictures help in understanding
- Identify different family members from an encyclopedia

Why is it important to spell words correctly?

KLB Grade Four Learner's Book pg. 6
- Dictionary
- Junior encyclopedia
- Digital devices

Oral questions - Written exercises - Peer assessment

Reading

Extensive Reading: Reference Materials

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

- Select reading materials from digital or non-digital sources
- Read grade appropriate materials for lifelong learning
- Recommend to peers suitable reference materials to read

The learner is guided to:
- Read grade appropriate texts, write down unfamiliar words and check their meaning
- Select a topic and obtain information from references such as junior encyclopaedia
- Arrange words in alphabetical order as in a dictionary
- Look up the meaning of unfamiliar words from a dictionary
- Share the meanings with peers

How does a dictionary help us to learn?

KLB Grade Four Learner's Book pg. 7
- Dictionary
- Junior encyclopedia
- Digital devices
- Reference books

Written exercises - Observation - Dictionary skills assessment

Grammar in Use

Determiners: Articles

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

- Identify definite and indefinite articles in a written text for effective communication
- Use definite and indefinite articles in sentences for effective communication
- Appreciate the use of articles in oral and written contexts for self-expression

The learner is guided to:
- Read aloud the articles a, an and the with peers
- Identify definite and indefinite articles (a, an, and the) from a paragraph
- Match definite and indefinite articles with a list of nouns collaboratively
- Complete blanks in sentences using correct articles
- Construct sentences using definite and indefinite articles with peers

How are articles used with nouns?

KLB Grade Four Learner's Book pg. 9
- Charts
- Newspapers
- Magazines
- Digital devices

Written exercises - Oral questions - Observation - Peer assessment

Grammar in Use

Determiners: Articles

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

- Identify definite and indefinite articles in a written text for effective communication
- Use definite and indefinite articles in sentences for effective communication
- Appreciate the use of articles in oral and written contexts for self-expression

The learner is guided to:
- Read aloud the articles a, an and the with peers
- Identify definite and indefinite articles (a, an, and the) from a paragraph
- Match definite and indefinite articles with a list of nouns collaboratively
- Complete blanks in sentences using correct articles
- Construct sentences using definite and indefinite articles with peers

How are articles used with nouns?

KLB Grade Four Learner's Book pg. 9
- Charts
- Newspapers
- Magazines
- Digital devices

Written exercises - Oral questions - Observation - Peer assessment

Grammar in Use

Determiners: Articles

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

- Use articles appropriately in digital communication
- Apply articles correctly in different contexts
- Realise the use of articles in oral and written contexts for self-expression

The learner is guided to:
- Type sentences on a digital device and share it with friends or family via mobile phone, email, computer printouts among others
- View a video related to the theme in which the definite and indefinite articles are used
- Cooperate with others to search for sentences with articles from a selected newspaper, magazine or internet
- Match words with appropriate articles

When do we use a, an, and the?

KLB Grade Four Learner's Book pg. 10
- Digital devices
- Newspapers
- Magazines
- Videos

Written exercises - Digital task assessment - Observation

Writing

Functional Writing: Filling Forms

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

- Identify the required information to be filled in forms for different purposes
- Fill information in forms correctly for self-expression
- Appreciate the importance of filling forms correctly for effective communication

The learner is guided to:
- Fill forms provided by the teacher with specific details such as: Personal details (Name, Grade, Date of Birth) and School Details (Name, Address, Name of Class Teacher, Name of Head teacher)
- Read instructions on filling in forms collaboratively
- Record the required information related to the theme in the forms with partners
- Fill in forms in digital or print format in pairs and display them

Why should one be careful when filling in forms?

KLB Grade Four Learner's Book pg. 11
- Sample forms
- Digital devices
- Charts
- Manila papers

Written exercises - Observation - Peer assessment

Writing

Functional Writing: Filling Forms

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

- Use digital tools to fill forms
- Record information accurately in forms
- Value the importance of correctness and neatness when filling forms

The learner is guided to:
- Download online forms and fill in information with guidance from the teacher
- Create a form, and then type it on a computer, laptop or tablet with guidance
- Share information about themselves in pairs before filling forms
- Fill in forms with information about family members, such as parents and grandparents

What information do we fill in forms?

KLB Grade Four Learner's Book pg. 12
- Digital devices
- Sample forms
- Manila papers

Completed forms assessment - Observation - Peer assessment

Writing

Functional Writing: Filling Forms

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

- Use digital tools to fill forms
- Record information accurately in forms
- Value the importance of correctness and neatness when filling forms

The learner is guided to:
- Download online forms and fill in information with guidance from the teacher
- Create a form, and then type it on a computer, laptop or tablet with guidance
- Share information about themselves in pairs before filling forms
- Fill in forms with information about family members, such as parents and grandparents

What information do we fill in forms?

KLB Grade Four Learner's Book pg. 12
- Digital devices
- Sample forms
- Manila papers

Completed forms assessment - Observation - Peer assessment

FAMILY CELEBRATIONS

Listening and Speaking

Pronunciation and Vocabulary: Sounds

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

- Discriminate sounds and words in a language sample for listening comprehension
- Pronounce words containing sounds related to the theme accurately for effective communication
- Appreciate the importance of accurate pronunciation for effective communication

The learner is guided to:
- Listen to a variety of audio materials and identify sounds (/ɜː/ /ɑː/ /ɔɪ/ /aɪ/ /l/ /r/), words and expressions related to the theme
- Listen to passages or dialogue read by the teacher and identify the sounds /ɜː/ /ɑː/ /ɔɪ/ /aɪ/ /l/ /r/
- Use vocabulary related to the theme to construct a variety of sentences
- Use word wheels with sounds /ɜː/ /ɑː/ /ɔɪ/ /aɪ/ /l/ /r/ to form new words such as load, road, boy, toy
- Watch a video together from the web offline or online and identify learnt sounds and words

Why should you pronounce sounds and words correctly?

KLB Grade Four Learner's Book pg. 13
- Audio recordings
- Digital devices
- Word wheels

Oral questions - Observation - Peer assessment

Listening and Speaking

Pronunciation and Vocabulary: Sounds

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

- Discriminate sounds and words in a language sample for listening comprehension
- Pronounce words containing sounds related to the theme accurately for effective communication
- Appreciate the importance of accurate pronunciation for effective communication

The learner is guided to:
- Listen to a variety of audio materials and identify sounds (/ɜː/ /ɑː/ /ɔɪ/ /aɪ/ /l/ /r/), words and expressions related to the theme
- Listen to passages or dialogue read by the teacher and identify the sounds /ɜː/ /ɑː/ /ɔɪ/ /aɪ/ /l/ /r/
- Use vocabulary related to the theme to construct a variety of sentences
- Use word wheels with sounds /ɜː/ /ɑː/ /ɔɪ/ /aɪ/ /l/ /r/ to form new words such as load, road, boy, toy
- Watch a video together from the web offline or online and identify learnt sounds and words

Why should you pronounce sounds and words correctly?

KLB Grade Four Learner's Book pg. 13
- Audio recordings
- Digital devices
- Word wheels

Oral questions - Observation - Peer assessment

Listening and Speaking

Pronunciation and Vocabulary: Sounds

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

- Articulate sounds accurately in different contexts
- Use vocabulary related to celebrations appropriately in speech
- Value the importance of correct pronunciation in communication

The learner is guided to:
- Role play and create a video collaboratively using the learnt sounds and words
- Interchange saying words with sounds /ɜː/ /ɑː/ /ɔɪ/ /aɪ/ /l/ /r/
- Listen to a recording of words and take turns saying them in groups
- Use words like birthday, celebrate, party, invite, sing, song, cake, and colourful in sentences
- Compose a tune for a song and sing it

Which words are used as subjects in a sentence?

KLB Grade Four Learner's Book pg. 15
- Video recorder
- Digital devices
- Audio recordings

Role play assessment - Oral presentations - Observation

Reading

Intensive Reading: Poems and Stories

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

- Read poems or stories related to the theme for comprehension
- Apply appropriate reading techniques to answer direct and indirect questions based on a poem or story for self-expression
- Realise the importance of reading comprehension for lifelong learning

The learner is guided to:
- Talk about pictures and the title of a poem and story (featuring similes and sayings) together
- Read a poem or story (featuring similes and sayings) in print and non-print texts related to the theme for comprehension
- Identify events in a poem or a story for logical and fluent flow
- Find new words and similes in a poem or story with peers
- Recite the poem and answer oral questions from poems and stories (featuring similes and sayings)

Why should we read the title and pictures in a story?

KLB Grade Four Learner's Book pg. 17
- Story books
- Poems
- Charts
- Digital devices

Oral questions - Written exercises - Observation - Recitation assessment

Reading

Intensive Reading: Poems and Stories

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

- Read poems or stories related to the theme for comprehension
- Apply appropriate reading techniques to answer direct and indirect questions based on a poem or story for self-expression
- Realise the importance of reading comprehension for lifelong learning

The learner is guided to:
- Talk about pictures and the title of a poem and story (featuring similes and sayings) together
- Read a poem or story (featuring similes and sayings) in print and non-print texts related to the theme for comprehension
- Identify events in a poem or a story for logical and fluent flow
- Find new words and similes in a poem or story with peers
- Recite the poem and answer oral questions from poems and stories (featuring similes and sayings)

Why should we read the title and pictures in a story?

KLB Grade Four Learner's Book pg. 17
- Story books
- Poems
- Charts
- Digital devices

Oral questions - Written exercises - Observation - Recitation assessment

Reading

Intensive Reading: Poems and Stories

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

- Interpret poems and stories for deeper understanding
- Identify literary devices such as similes in poems and stories
- Appreciate the value of reading different texts for enjoyment

The learner is guided to:
- Participate in a readers' theatre collaboratively to read a passage
- Discuss and role play events in a text based on the theme
- Watch a video related to the theme for specific information
- Identify and discuss similes and sayings in a poem or story
- Act out parts of a story
- Make sentences using new words learned from the text

What is your favourite poem or story?

KLB Grade Four Learner's Book pg. 19
- Story books
- Poems
- Videos
- Digital devices

Readers' theatre assessment - Role play assessment - Written exercises - Observation

Grammar in Use

Word Classes: Regular and Irregular Nouns

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

- Identify plurals of regular and irregular nouns for effective communication
- Use plurals of regular and irregular nouns in spoken and written language for communication clarity
- Promote the use of regular and irregular nouns in communication

The learner is guided to:
- Give examples of regular and irregular nouns
- Discuss the difference between regular and irregular nouns as they work together
- Pick out and write plurals of regular and irregular nouns from audio recording
- Construct sentences using regular and irregular nouns in their plural forms
- Look up regular and irregular nouns on the internet and write them down

How do you show the number of things you have?

KLB Grade Four Learner's Book pg. 21
- Charts
- Digital devices
- Audio recordings
- Word cards

Written exercises - Oral questions - Observation - Peer assessment

Grammar in Use

Word Classes: Regular and Irregular Nouns

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

- Identify plurals of regular and irregular nouns for effective communication
- Use plurals of regular and irregular nouns in spoken and written language for communication clarity
- Promote the use of regular and irregular nouns in communication

The learner is guided to:
- Give examples of regular and irregular nouns
- Discuss the difference between regular and irregular nouns as they work together
- Pick out and write plurals of regular and irregular nouns from audio recording
- Construct sentences using regular and irregular nouns in their plural forms
- Look up regular and irregular nouns on the internet and write them down

How do you show the number of things you have?

KLB Grade Four Learner's Book pg. 21
- Charts
- Digital devices
- Audio recordings
- Word cards

Written exercises - Oral questions - Observation - Peer assessment

Grammar in Use

Word Classes: Regular and Irregular Nouns

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

- Form plurals of different types of nouns correctly
- Apply rules of noun plurality in different contexts
- Value the correct use of nouns in communication

The learner is guided to:
- Create a puzzle using a list of regular and irregular nouns on a digital device or exercise book with peers
- Complete sentences by filling in the correct plural forms of nouns
- Create a tune for a song using plural nouns and sing it
- Group words into regular and irregular nouns
- Find plural forms of words in a word puzzle
- Add words to sets of regular and irregular nouns

Which things do we have in our classroom?

KLB Grade Four Learner's Book pg. 24
- Word puzzles
- Digital devices
- Charts
- Song recordings

Puzzle completion - Written exercises - Song performance assessment - Peer assessment

Writing

Creative Writing: Open Ended Compositions

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

- Express ideas on a given topic relevantly for effective communication
- Write an open ended composition creatively for self-expression
- Realise the importance of creativity in writing for effective communication

The learner is guided to:
- Discuss how to write a story on a given topic together
- Talk about the possible order of events in a given story with peers
- Write the first paragraph of a composition while observing the correct punctuation and spelling
- Write the whole composition legibly and neatly, independently
- Proof-read compositions with peers

Why is it necessary to express thoughts and feelings clearly?

KLB Grade Four Learner's Book pg. 26
- Sample compositions
- Digital devices
- Writing materials

Written compositions - Peer assessment - Observation - Proof-reading assessment

Writing

Creative Writing: Open Ended Compositions

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

- Express ideas on a given topic relevantly for effective communication
- Write an open ended composition creatively for self-expression
- Realise the importance of creativity in writing for effective communication

The learner is guided to:
- Discuss how to write a story on a given topic together
- Talk about the possible order of events in a given story with peers
- Write the first paragraph of a composition while observing the correct punctuation and spelling
- Write the whole composition legibly and neatly, independently
- Proof-read compositions with peers

Why is it necessary to express thoughts and feelings clearly?

KLB Grade Four Learner's Book pg. 26
- Sample compositions
- Digital devices
- Writing materials

Written compositions - Peer assessment - Observation - Proof-reading assessment

Writing

Creative Writing: Open Ended Compositions

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

- Organize ideas logically in a composition
- Use literary devices such as similes in compositions
- Value the importance of creativity in writing

The learner is guided to:
- Share their completed stories in small groups
- Search and read written compositions online or offline
- Write a story about a celebration they have attended
- Include details about where, when, who, what happened, and how it ended
- Use similes to make the composition interesting

How can you make your story interesting?

KLB Grade Four Learner's Book pg. 27
- Sample compositions
- Digital devices
- Online compositions

Written compositions - Peer assessment - Creativity assessment - Presentation assessment

ETIQUETTE

Listening and Speaking

Pronunciation and Vocabulary: Polite Words and Phrases

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

- Identify polite words and phrases in a conversation for communication
- Pronounce words and phrases containing sounds related to etiquette accurately for effective communication
- Use appropriate words and phrases to show politeness in different contexts

The learner is guided to:
- Use tongue twisters to practise the sounds /e/, /eɪ/, /p/ and /b/
- Identify words and phrases containing the sounds /e/, /ei/, /p/ and /b/
- Listen to correct pronunciation of words and phrases related to etiquette and containing the sounds /e/, /eɪ/, /p/ and /b/ from a digital device
- Practise saying words and phrases containing the sounds /e/, /eɪ/, /p/ and /b/
- Use a word puzzle to find words and phrases containing the sounds learnt collaboratively

Why should we pronounce sounds and words clearly?

KLB Grade Four Learner's Book pg. 42
- Audio recordings
- Digital devices
- Word puzzles

Oral questions - Observation - Peer assessment

Listening and Speaking

Pronunciation and Vocabulary: Polite Words and Phrases

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

- Say polite words and phrases correctly in conversation
- Use polite language in different social contexts
- Promote the use of using polite words and phrases in different contexts

The learner is guided to:
- Construct simple sentences using words related to the theme
- Write words containing the sounds /e/, /eɪ/, /p/ and /b/ from a dictation
- Recite a poem featuring words related to etiquette, with peers
- Tell each other what to say when: someone blocks the way, they want permission, they hurt someone by mistake, someone thanks them, someone has been kind

Which words do we use to show politeness?

KLB Grade Four Learner's Book pg. 44
- Poem charts
- Digital devices
- Audio recordings

Dictation assessment - Oral presentation - Observation - Role play assessment

Listening and Speaking

Pronunciation and Vocabulary: Polite Words and Phrases

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

- Say polite words and phrases correctly in conversation
- Use polite language in different social contexts
- Promote the use of using polite words and phrases in different contexts

The learner is guided to:
- Construct simple sentences using words related to the theme
- Write words containing the sounds /e/, /eɪ/, /p/ and /b/ from a dictation
- Recite a poem featuring words related to etiquette, with peers
- Tell each other what to say when: someone blocks the way, they want permission, they hurt someone by mistake, someone thanks them, someone has been kind

Which words do we use to show politeness?

KLB Grade Four Learner's Book pg. 44
- Poem charts
- Digital devices
- Audio recordings

Dictation assessment - Oral presentation - Observation - Role play assessment

Reading

Intensive Reading: Skimming and Scanning

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

- Read a text of about 300 words for comprehension
- Apply appropriate reading skills when reading a text of about 300 words to obtain both factual and inferential information
- Recommend intensive reading in their day-to-day life

The learner is guided to:
- Read a variety of print and non-print texts of about 300 words for comprehension
- Identify events in a story or a passage of about 300 words with logical and fluent flow
- Answer factual and inferential questions from a text of about 300 words
- Work together to infer the meaning of vocabulary from contexts
- Skim through a digital text of about 300 words focusing mainly on the title and illustrations

Why do we read?

KLB Grade Four Learner's Book pg. 45
- Story books
- Digital texts
- Magazines
- Newspapers

Oral questions - Written exercises - Observation - Reading assessment

Reading

Intensive Reading: Skimming and Scanning

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

- Read a text of about 300 words for comprehension
- Apply appropriate reading skills when reading a text of about 300 words to obtain both factual and inferential information
- Recommend intensive reading in their day-to-day life

The learner is guided to:
- Read a variety of print and non-print texts of about 300 words for comprehension
- Identify events in a story or a passage of about 300 words with logical and fluent flow
- Answer factual and inferential questions from a text of about 300 words
- Work together to infer the meaning of vocabulary from contexts
- Skim through a digital text of about 300 words focusing mainly on the title and illustrations

Why do we read?

KLB Grade Four Learner's Book pg. 45
- Story books
- Digital texts
- Magazines
- Newspapers

Oral questions - Written exercises - Observation - Reading assessment

Reading

Intensive Reading: Skimming and Scanning

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

- Apply skimming and scanning techniques when reading
- Extract specific information from a text
- Value the importance of reading strategies for comprehension

The learner is guided to:
- Scan for information such as words and answer questions from print or digital text
- Skim or scan a comic, magazine, newspaper or age appropriate reader
- Discuss and role play events in texts based on the theme
- Look for specific words in a passage and study how they are used
- Guess meaning of words from context
- Match words with their meanings using a dictionary

How can we read faster?

KLB Grade Four Learner's Book pg. 47
- Comics
- Magazines
- Digital texts
- Dictionary

Scanning assessment - Written exercises - Role play assessment - Peer assessment

Grammar in Use

Language Pattern: Enough + Nominal + Infinitive

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

- Use a language pattern in sentences correctly for fluency in speech
- Respond to questions on the language patterns in written communication
- Adopt the use of language structures for effective communication

The learner is guided to:
- Recite a poem with the pattern enough + nominal + infinitive related to the theme with peers
- Identify lines from the poem that have the language pattern enough + nominal + infinitive
- Construct sentences related to the theme using the language pattern enough + nominal + infinitive with peers
- Complete a written exercise based on the language pattern enough + nominal + infinitive

Why should we use correct sentences in our speech or writing?

KLB Grade Four Learner's Book pg. 48
- Poem charts
- Digital devices
- Exercise books

Written exercises - Oral questions - Observation - Peer assessment

Grammar in Use

Language Pattern: Enough + Nominal + Infinitive

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

- Use a language pattern in sentences correctly for fluency in speech
- Respond to questions on the language patterns in written communication
- Adopt the use of language structures for effective communication

The learner is guided to:
- Recite a poem with the pattern enough + nominal + infinitive related to the theme with peers
- Identify lines from the poem that have the language pattern enough + nominal + infinitive
- Construct sentences related to the theme using the language pattern enough + nominal + infinitive with peers
- Complete a written exercise based on the language pattern enough + nominal + infinitive

Why should we use correct sentences in our speech or writing?

KLB Grade Four Learner's Book pg. 48
- Poem charts
- Digital devices
- Exercise books

Written exercises - Oral questions - Observation - Peer assessment

Grammar in Use

Language Patterns: a lot and a lot of

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

- Use the language patterns "a lot" and "a lot of" correctly in sentences
- Distinguish between the use of "a lot" and "a lot of" in different contexts
- Value the correct use of language patterns in communication

The learner is guided to:
- Complete sentences using "a lot" at the end of sentences
- Complete sentences beginning with "a lot of"
- Rearrange words to form correct sentences using "a lot"
- Identify "a lot" and "a lot of" from a poem
- Construct sentences using "a lot" and "a lot of" and share them in a group

How can we write sentences correctly?

KLB Grade Four Learner's Book pg. 55
- Charts
- Digital devices
- Exercise books

Written exercises - Oral questions - Sentence construction assessment - Peer assessment

Writing

Handwriting: Legibility and Neatness

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

- Write legibly and neatly in print script for clarity of communication
- Apply accurate and consistent spelling in print script for writing fluency
- Adopt the use of accurate and consistent spelling in a variety of print scripts for effective communication

The learner is guided to:
- Use appropriate writing instruments (pencil first and then a pen)
- Print lower and upper case letters neatly and legibly
- Pay attention to consistent letter size and height, direction of strokes such as dots, tails, crossbars, curves and differences in letter orientation like 'd' and 'b'
- Write silent letters in words and phrases such as 'please listen', 'I beg your pardon', 'may I borrow your watch'

How does being unable to read other people's work make you feel?

KLB Grade Four Learner's Book pg. 50
- Writing materials
- Letter charts
- Sample handwriting

Handwriting assessment - Observation - Written exercises

Writing

Handwriting: Legibility and Neatness

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

- Write legibly and neatly in print script for clarity of communication
- Apply accurate and consistent spelling in print script for writing fluency
- Adopt the use of accurate and consistent spelling in a variety of print scripts for effective communication

The learner is guided to:
- Use appropriate writing instruments (pencil first and then a pen)
- Print lower and upper case letters neatly and legibly
- Pay attention to consistent letter size and height, direction of strokes such as dots, tails, crossbars, curves and differences in letter orientation like 'd' and 'b'
- Write silent letters in words and phrases such as 'please listen', 'I beg your pardon', 'may I borrow your watch'

How does being unable to read other people's work make you feel?

KLB Grade Four Learner's Book pg. 50
- Writing materials
- Letter charts
- Sample handwriting

Handwriting assessment - Observation - Written exercises

Writing

Handwriting: Legibility and Neatness

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

- Identify common challenges in handwriting
- Improve legibility of handwriting
- Value the importance of neat and legible writing

The learner is guided to:
- Look up for words and find the correct spelling from a digital device with peers
- Consistently use the correct spelling of words with blends and double consonants
- Copy sentences neatly, beginning each sentence with a capital letter
- Complete sentences by filling in the correct forms of words
- Write down words that have specific sounds

Why should you ensure your written work is easy to read?

KLB Grade Four Learner's Book pg. 59
- Digital devices
- Writing materials
- Letter charts

Handwriting assessment - Observation - Spelling assessment - Peer assessment

ACCIDENTS: FIRST AID

Listening and Speaking

Pronunciation and Vocabulary: Word Stress

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

- Pronounce words related to the theme using the correct stress for effective communication
- Use vocabulary related to the theme in a variety of contexts for speech clarity
- Promote the use of stress in a variety of contexts for communication

The learner is guided to:
- Listen to and recite short rhythmic poems
- Say tongue twisters to practise the sounds /ɒ/ /eɪ/ /aɪ/ and the consonant clusters 'sn' 'tr' 'st' collaboratively
- Identify words containing the sounds /ɒ/ /eɪ//aɪ/ and the consonant clusters 'sn' 'tr' 'st'
- Say words related to the theme using the correct stress with peers, ('object, ob'ject)
- Construct sentences with words whose meaning may be distinguished through word stress

Why should we learn new words?

KLB Grade Four Learner's Book pg. 62
- Audio recordings
- Digital devices
- Charts with stressed words

Oral questions - Observation - Recitation assessment

Listening and Speaking

Pronunciation and Vocabulary: Word Stress

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

- Pronounce words related to the theme using the correct stress for effective communication
- Use vocabulary related to the theme in a variety of contexts for speech clarity
- Promote the use of stress in a variety of contexts for communication

The learner is guided to:
- Listen to and recite short rhythmic poems
- Say tongue twisters to practise the sounds /ɒ/ /eɪ/ /aɪ/ and the consonant clusters 'sn' 'tr' 'st' collaboratively
- Identify words containing the sounds /ɒ/ /eɪ//aɪ/ and the consonant clusters 'sn' 'tr' 'st'
- Say words related to the theme using the correct stress with peers, ('object, ob'ject)
- Construct sentences with words whose meaning may be distinguished through word stress

Why should we learn new words?

KLB Grade Four Learner's Book pg. 62
- Audio recordings
- Digital devices
- Charts with stressed words

Oral questions - Observation - Recitation assessment

Listening and Speaking

Pronunciation and Vocabulary: Word Stress

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

- Apply correct word stress in different contexts
- Discriminate between words whose meanings change with stress
- Value accurate pronunciation for clarity in communication

The learner is guided to:
- Construct sentences using vocabulary related to the theme collaboratively
- Listen to the correct pronunciation of words whose meaning is contrasted by stress from an audio or phone recordings
- Record themselves practising word stress and present the recording to the whole class
- Make sentences using words like hurt, first aid, patient, injury, pain killer, treatment, bandage, poison

How can we say sounds and words correctly?

KLB Grade Four Learner's Book pg. 65
- Recording devices
- Audio recordings
- Digital devices
- Charts

Recording assessment - Oral presentation - Observation - Peer assessment

Reading

Intensive Reading: Visuals

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

- Read visuals in print and digital formats for information
- Interpret visual media appropriately for comprehension
- Acknowledge the importance of visual media for lifelong learning

The learner is guided to:
- Read age appropriate digital texts in different formats such as audio, video and animated stories
- View cartoons, mimes, pictures, photographs, comics collaboratively
- Work together to interpret visuals and discuss
- Predict happenings in cartoons or comics and write down their thoughts

Why is it important to interpret visuals correctly?

KLB Grade Four Learner's Book pg. 68
- Digital texts
- Cartoons
- Pictures
- Photographs
- Comics

Oral questions - Written exercises - Observation - Visual interpretation assessment

Reading

Intensive Reading: Visuals

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

- Use digital maps for obtaining directions
- Interpret visual stories and sequences
- Value visual literacy in modern communication

The learner is guided to:
- Conduct virtual tours on google maps and find the direction of various places on the map
- Use google maps, digital maps and printed maps to give directions
- Locate information from a simple map and make short sentences using terms like north, south, east and west. For example, 'The sun rises in the east.'
- Look at sequences of pictures that tell a story and interpret them

How do visuals like photos and videos enhance our understanding of a text?

KLB Grade Four Learner's Book pg. 81
- Google maps
- Digital maps
- Printed maps
- Picture sequences

Map reading assessment - Direction giving exercise - Observation - Story sequencing assessment

Reading

Intensive Reading: Visuals

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

- Use digital maps for obtaining directions
- Interpret visual stories and sequences
- Value visual literacy in modern communication

The learner is guided to:
- Conduct virtual tours on google maps and find the direction of various places on the map
- Use google maps, digital maps and printed maps to give directions
- Locate information from a simple map and make short sentences using terms like north, south, east and west. For example, 'The sun rises in the east.'
- Look at sequences of pictures that tell a story and interpret them

How do visuals like photos and videos enhance our understanding of a text?

KLB Grade Four Learner's Book pg. 81
- Google maps
- Digital maps
- Printed maps
- Picture sequences

Map reading assessment - Direction giving exercise - Observation - Story sequencing assessment

Grammar in Use

Pronouns: Personal Pronouns

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

- Identify personal pronouns used as subjects and objects for communication
- Use personal pronouns correctly as subject and object for self-expression
- Adopt the use of personal pronouns in communication

The learner is guided to:
- Identify personal pronouns used as subjects and objects in sentences with peers
- Discuss pictures on the theme using personal pronouns collaboratively
- Construct sentences about the theme using personal pronouns as subjects and objects
- Create a list of sentences containing pronouns, and key them in on a digital device; share with friends via email, or printed pages

Which words replace names of people or things in sentences?

KLB Grade Four Learner's Book pg. 72
- Digital devices
- Charts
- Pictures
- Sentence cards

Written exercises - Oral questions - Observation - Digital task assessment

Grammar in Use

Pronouns: Personal Pronouns

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

- Identify personal pronouns used as subjects and objects for communication
- Use personal pronouns correctly as subject and object for self-expression
- Adopt the use of personal pronouns in communication

The learner is guided to:
- Identify personal pronouns used as subjects and objects in sentences with peers
- Discuss pictures on the theme using personal pronouns collaboratively
- Construct sentences about the theme using personal pronouns as subjects and objects
- Create a list of sentences containing pronouns, and key them in on a digital device; share with friends via email, or printed pages

Which words replace names of people or things in sentences?

KLB Grade Four Learner's Book pg. 72
- Digital devices
- Charts
- Pictures
- Sentence cards

Written exercises - Oral questions - Observation - Digital task assessment

Grammar in Use

Pronouns: Possessive Pronouns

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

- Identify possessive pronouns in texts and conversations
- Use possessive pronouns correctly in various contexts
- Value the role of pronouns in effective communication

The learner is guided to:
- Watch a video game where personal and possessive pronouns have been used
- Read a newspaper, magazine or poem among others; identify personal and possessive pronouns and type them on a word processor, mobile device or tablet
- Complete sentences with the correct possessive pronouns
- Replace words showing ownership with appropriate possessive pronouns
- Use possessive pronouns in their own sentences

Which words do we use to show that something belongs to us?

KLB Grade Four Learner's Book pg. 85
- Video games
- Digital devices
- Newspapers
- Magazines
- Poems

Written exercises - Oral questions - Observation - Digital task assessment

Writing

Guided Composition: Friendly Letter

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

- Identify the key parts of a friendly letter in preparation for writing
- Write a friendly letter using the correct format for effective communication
- Promote the use of friendly letters in a variety of communication contexts

The learner is guided to:
- Discuss how to write a friendly letter with peers (such as address, date, salutation, body, ending, signature)
- Write friendly letters using the correct format - such as letters to siblings, parents and friends
- Practise writing friendly letters with peers
- Identify the different parts of a sample friendly letter

Why do you pass information to others?

KLB Grade Four Learner's Book pg. 74
- Sample letters
- Writing materials
- Digital devices

Written letters - Peer assessment - Observation - Format assessment

Writing

Guided Composition: Friendly Letter

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

- Identify the key parts of a friendly letter in preparation for writing
- Write a friendly letter using the correct format for effective communication
- Promote the use of friendly letters in a variety of communication contexts

The learner is guided to:
- Discuss how to write a friendly letter with peers (such as address, date, salutation, body, ending, signature)
- Write friendly letters using the correct format - such as letters to siblings, parents and friends
- Practise writing friendly letters with peers
- Identify the different parts of a sample friendly letter

Why do you pass information to others?

KLB Grade Four Learner's Book pg. 74
- Sample letters
- Writing materials
- Digital devices

Written letters - Peer assessment - Observation - Format assessment

Writing

Guided Composition: SMS

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

- Identify the features of an SMS message
- Send an SMS correctly for effective communication
- Value the importance of digital communication in modern life

The learner is guided to:
- Use mobile phones to write friendly letters and SMS to one another on the given theme
- Discuss how to write an SMS in the right format
- Draw a phone image and write sample SMS messages to different people
- Write an SMS to a relative wishing them well
- Write an SMS to report an emergency or accident

How do you pass information to your friends?

KLB Grade Four Learner's Book pg. 88
- Mobile phones
- Digital devices
- Sample SMS messages

SMS writing assessment - Observation - Peer assessment - Format assessment

NUTRITION – BALANCED DIET

Listening and Speaking

Pronunciation and Vocabulary: Listening Comprehension Pattern (Noun phrase + would like to be...)

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

- Listen actively to a variety of texts to gain information
- Apply vocabulary related to the theme in a variety of contexts for effective communication
- Use the language pattern correctly for effective oral communication

The learner is guided to:
- Listen to audio-visual recordings of songs, stories and passages featuring the sounds /ʊ/ /uː/ /æ/ /f/ /v/
- Respond to questions from Listening comprehension
- Construct sentences related to a story or listening comprehension using the language pattern (noun phrase + would like to be…)
- Retell a story he or she has listened to accurately

Why should we listen carefully?

KLB Grade Four Learner's Book pg. 90
- Audio-visual recordings
- Digital devices
- Story books

Oral questions - Observation - Retelling assessment - Listening comprehension

Listening and Speaking

Pronunciation and Vocabulary: Listening Comprehension Pattern (Noun phrase + would like to be...)

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

- Listen actively to a variety of texts to gain information
- Apply vocabulary related to the theme in a variety of contexts for effective communication
- Use the language pattern correctly for effective oral communication

The learner is guided to:
- Listen to audio-visual recordings of songs, stories and passages featuring the sounds /ʊ/ /uː/ /æ/ /f/ /v/
- Respond to questions from Listening comprehension
- Construct sentences related to a story or listening comprehension using the language pattern (noun phrase + would like to be…)
- Retell a story he or she has listened to accurately

Why should we listen carefully?

KLB Grade Four Learner's Book pg. 90
- Audio-visual recordings
- Digital devices
- Story books

Oral questions - Observation - Retelling assessment - Listening comprehension

Listening and Speaking

Pronunciation and Vocabulary: Listening Comprehension Pattern (Noun phrase + would like to be...)

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

- Apply correct pronunciation in different contexts
- Use language patterns in conversations
- Promote listening to a variety of texts for information and enjoyment

The learner is guided to:
- Respond correctly to questions based on the text
- Dramatise sections of a story in groups for comprehension
- Discuss with peers the lesson learnt from a story
- Work in groups to recite poems about nutrition and balanced diets
- Hold conversations using the pattern (noun phrase + would like to be…)

How can we improve our pronunciation?

KLB Grade Four Learner's Book pg. 93
- Story books
- Digital devices
- Poem charts

Drama assessment - Oral presentation - Observation - Group discussion assessment

Reading

Extensive Reading: Independent Reading

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

- Select appropriate reading materials for lifelong learning
- Read a variety of familiar materials independently to build reading speed and fluency
- Apply appropriate strategies to read independently for information and enjoyment

The learner is guided to:
- Select age-appropriate and high-interest reading materials such as narratives, poems, newspapers and magazines in print or electronic format
- Set up an after-school club where they meet on a regular basis and read varied texts
- Retell the stories they have read collaboratively. Share opinions and reflections on the texts they have read
- Use materials in the classroom to read extensively

Why should we read widely?

KLB Grade Four Learner's Book pg. 94
- Story books
- Newspapers
- Magazines
- Digital texts

Reading assessment - Retelling assessment - Observation - Peer assessment

Reading

Extensive Reading: Independent Reading

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

- Select appropriate reading materials for lifelong learning
- Read a variety of familiar materials independently to build reading speed and fluency
- Apply appropriate strategies to read independently for information and enjoyment

The learner is guided to:
- Select age-appropriate and high-interest reading materials such as narratives, poems, newspapers and magazines in print or electronic format
- Set up an after-school club where they meet on a regular basis and read varied texts
- Retell the stories they have read collaboratively. Share opinions and reflections on the texts they have read
- Use materials in the classroom to read extensively

Why should we read widely?

KLB Grade Four Learner's Book pg. 94
- Story books
- Newspapers
- Magazines
- Digital texts

Reading assessment - Retelling assessment - Observation - Peer assessment

Reading

Extensive Reading: Independent Reading

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

- Read texts silently and independently
- Extract information from various texts
- Realise the importance of independent reading in lifelong learning

The learner is guided to:
- Read texts quietly or silently for pleasure
- Read passages about nutrition and balanced diet silently
- Answer questions based on texts read
- Look up meanings of unfamiliar words from the texts
- Discuss the importance of a balanced diet based on information from the texts

What materials do you enjoy reading?

KLB Grade Four Learner's Book pg. 97
- Informational texts
- Digital texts
- Dictionary
- Charts on balanced diet

Written exercises - Reading assessment - Observation - Vocabulary assessment

Grammar in Use

Word Class: Regular and Irregular Adjectives

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

- Describe items using comparative forms of both regular and irregular adjectives for effective communication
- Use adjectives of size and shape in the right order for clarity of communication
- Adopt the use of adjectives for effective communication

The learner is guided to:
- Identify adjectives from an audio or written text
- Collaboratively talk about various items in the classroom using adjectives
- Describe items using the comparative forms of regular and irregular adjectives with peers
- Use adjectives in the correct order in sentences collaboratively

Why should we say the correct shape and size of things?

KLB Grade Four Learner's Book pg. 99
- Audio texts
- Charts
- Digital devices
- Pictures

Oral questions - Written exercises - Observation - Peer assessment

Grammar in Use

Word Class: Regular and Irregular Adjectives

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

- Apply rules for forming comparative and superlative forms of adjectives
- Use adjectives to compare objects
- Value the role of adjectives in descriptive language

The learner is guided to:
- Write correct sentences using comparative forms of adjectives in the right order
- Write sentences on tablets, computers and other digital resources using adjectives
- Use adjectives to talk about scenes, pictures or comics based on the themes with peers
- Complete sentences using the correct form of adjectives
- Create a crossword puzzle with adjectives

Which are some of the words you use to talk about how someone feels or looks?

KLB Grade Four Learner's Book pg. 101
- Digital devices
- Pictures
- Comics
- Crossword puzzles

Written exercises - Digital task assessment - Observation - Crossword puzzle assessment

Grammar in Use

Word Class: Regular and Irregular Adjectives

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

- Apply rules for forming comparative and superlative forms of adjectives
- Use adjectives to compare objects
- Value the role of adjectives in descriptive language

The learner is guided to:
- Write correct sentences using comparative forms of adjectives in the right order
- Write sentences on tablets, computers and other digital resources using adjectives
- Use adjectives to talk about scenes, pictures or comics based on the themes with peers
- Complete sentences using the correct form of adjectives
- Create a crossword puzzle with adjectives

Which are some of the words you use to talk about how someone feels or looks?

KLB Grade Four Learner's Book pg. 101
- Digital devices
- Pictures
- Comics
- Crossword puzzles

Written exercises - Digital task assessment - Observation - Crossword puzzle assessment

Writing

Creative Writing: Narrative Compositions

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

- Describe the parts of a narrative composition in preparation for writing
- Organise thoughts fluently, clearly and precisely in a coherent paragraph for self-expression
- Create a narrative composition of about 60-80 words for self-expression

The learner is guided to:
- Plan a composition with peers, write a draft and present it to the whole class
- Use similes to make their compositions interesting
- Create their own similes and use them in their composition
- Write a narrative composition of about 60-80 words and incorporate similes

Why do you enjoy listening to stories?

KLB Grade Four Learner's Book pg. 105
- Sample compositions
- Digital devices
- Writing materials

Written compositions - Peer assessment - Observation - Creativity assessment

Writing

Creative Writing: Narrative Compositions

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

- Describe the parts of a narrative composition in preparation for writing
- Organise thoughts fluently, clearly and precisely in a coherent paragraph for self-expression
- Create a narrative composition of about 60-80 words for self-expression

The learner is guided to:
- Plan a composition with peers, write a draft and present it to the whole class
- Use similes to make their compositions interesting
- Create their own similes and use them in their composition
- Write a narrative composition of about 60-80 words and incorporate similes

Why do you enjoy listening to stories?

KLB Grade Four Learner's Book pg. 105
- Sample compositions
- Digital devices
- Writing materials

Written compositions - Peer assessment - Observation - Creativity assessment

Writing

Creative Writing: Narrative Compositions

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

- Rearrange jumbled sentences into coherent paragraphs
- Write narratives based on real experiences
- Realise the role of creativity in writing for different purposes

The learner is guided to:
- Rearrange jumbled up sentences from an oral narrative into coherent paragraphs
- Listen to a narrative on radio or television and rewrite it in their own words
- Watch and dramatise a story related to the theme (could be from a digital device)
- Visit a supermarket, food store or grocery store in the school neighbourhood and write a narrative composition based on that experience

Why is it important to plan our composition?

KLB Grade Four Learner's Book pg. 106
- Radio
- Television
- Digital devices
- Jumbled sentences

Written compositions - Rearrangement assessment - Observation - Drama assessment