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NAME: MASHONGANYIKA ANGELA
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SUBJECT: ENGLISH LANGUAGE

YEAR: 2023

SCHOOL: VAINONA HIGH

CLASS: FORM 2
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NAME

SUBJECT ENGLISH LANGUAGE

CANDIDATE NUMBER

SCHOOL

CLASSES 2

TERM ONE

DURATION

PARTICULARS OF THE LEARNERS.

AGE OF LEARNERS 12-14

SEX GIRLS

ABILITY MIXED

TERMLY AIMS
The aims of the term are to:

1. Extend the learner's skills of listening for different purposes.

2. Expand learner’s interactive skills using Information Communication Technology.

3. Provide the opportunity for learners to obtain sufficient understanding knowledge of the English Language in order to
communicate effectively in both spoken and written in different situations and registers.

4. Promote in learners the skill of creativity in imaginative writing with good command of English.

5. Develop in learner’s skill of critical thinking.

6. Further develop in learner’s high qualities of reading ability and skills that are essential for reading books on various subjects
across the curriculum.

TOPICS TO BE COVERED

1. Oral work.

2. Language structures.

3. Comprehension.

4. Composition.

5. Summary.

WEEKLY AIMS:
 To help learners recall what they have learnt during their primary level.

To equip learners with subject expectations.

To upgrade in learners’ speaking skill through introducing themselves.

WEEK TOPIC AND CONTENT METHODS AND TEACHING AND SOURCE OF MATERIALS
ENDING ACTIVITIES LEARNING AIDS

13 Jan 23 Introduction : familiarizing -Teacher introduces himself -white board and whiteboard -Relating to National
with learners to the learners and learners marker syllabus.
Welcome and introductions. introduces themselves one -class register -class register
by one
-teacher welcomes learners
to the next stage of their
learning and gives them
subject requirements.
Lesson 2 Question and answer Handouts with parts of -English National syllabus
Nouns -defining nouns speech page 11.
-proper nouns Class discussion - English School syllabus
-example of nouns page 3.
Individual work- learners to - step ahead 1 page 45
construct sentences using
proper nouns of their choice

Lesson 3 Class discussion Chalkboard illustration -The National syllabus page

Composition writing -what one must consider 17
A photo for Santa. What is when writing a composition - school syllabus page 3
the meaning of Christmas Presentations
-learners tell their
experience
 Lesson 4 Learners pay particular Downloaded article -The National Syllabus page
Listening comprehension attention to the read article 13.
in order to answer set -school syllabus page3
questions. -ZJC Step ahead english
Individual work book 2

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 WEEKLY AIMS:

To instill the use of parts of speech in learners.

To develop writing skill in learners through composition writing.

To extend learners knowledge of language structures.

WEEK TOPIC AND METHODS AND TEACHING/LEARNING AIDS SOURCE OF

ENDING CONTENT ACTIVITIES MATERIALS
Lesson 1 Class discussion Handouts with comprehension national syllabus PAGE
Comprehension skills -how to tackle a answering skills. 15.
Skimming and comprehension passage -chalkboard illustrations -School syllabus PAGE
20 Jan 2023 scanning a text - question and answer 3.
How to answer -ZJC Step ahead english
comprehension. book 2

Lesson 2 Class discussion. Chalkboard illustrations -The National Syllabus

Intensive reading -learners read the passage page11.
Comprehension and discuss on the main -school syllabus page 8
Information points - structures and skills in
communication Individual work. English 2 page 20
technology -learners write exercise
individually
Lesson 3 Pair work Use of surrounding environment -English National
Nouns -recap of the previous Chalkboard illustration syllabus page 11.
Common nouns lesson on nouns - English School syllabus
Class discussion page 3.
Learners discuss on what - step ahead 2 page 45
are common nouns plus
question and answer from
the teacher
Individual written work
Lesson 4 Class discussion Picture sequence -English National
Composition writing -recap of the previous syllabus page 17.
 Simple sentences lesson on composition - English School syllabus
My first day at school writing page 3.
-importance of simple ZJC Step ahead english
sentences book 2
Individual written work
Lesson 5 Class discussion Flash cards -English National
Pronunciation -learners explicitly read syllabus page 11.
Vowel sounds different kinds of words - School syllabus page 3.
Individual written work -structures and skills in
English 2 page 23

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WEEKLY AIMS:
 1) To broaden learner’s knowledge of language structure.

2) To test on the knowledge of the covered topics.

3) To enhance learners summarizing skills.

WEEK TOPIC AND CONTENT METHODS AND ACTIVITIES TEACHING AND SOURCE OF
ENDING LEARNING AIDS MATERIALS
Lesson 1 Class discussion Work cards with different -English National
Registers -importance of registers situations syllabus page 14.
-using appropriate Role play - English School syllabus
registers -learners act as per to the given page 3.
27 JAN 23 -conversing the first day situations -ZJC Step ahead english
at school book 2
Lesson 2 Class discussion Chart -National syllabus page
Verbs -learners discuss what is a verb 11
Pair work -school syllabus page 4
Learners identify different verbs - structures and skills in
Individual written work English 2 page 66
-step ahead 1 page 16
Lesson 3 Class discussion Chalkboard illustration -The National Syllabus
Comprehension Learners read the passage Work cards 15
National identity, Group work -School syllabus page3
Heritage studies Learners identify new words in the -Structures and skills in
passage English 2 page 31
-question and answer
Individual written work
Lesson 4 Class discussion White board illustrations -English National
Summary writing -recap of the previous lesson Charts with summary skills. syllabus page .
National identity. -learners discusses on how to write a - English School syllabus
Heritage studies summary page 3.
Group work
-learners jot down main points
Individual written work
 Lesson 5 Class arrangement Question paper with the ZJC Step ahead english
Revision test. Learners arrange furniture for the revision test. book 2
test.
Individual work
-learners write individual work

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WEEKLY AIMS:

1. To enhance the understanding of the use of punctuations in learners.

 2. To develop learners reading skills

3. To produce coherent guided compositions

WEEK TOPIC AND CONTENT METHODS AND TEACHING AND SOURCE OF MATERIALS
ENDING ACTIVITIES LEARNING AIDS

Lesson 1 Pair work A chart with -National syllabus pg 15

Comprehension Discussing main ideas comprehension -School syllabus page 4
03 FEB 23 Transport and being portrayed. answering skills - Structures and skills in English 2
communication ; anybody Question and answer. Chalkboard illustrations page 35
there -learners give feedback on
what they had discussed.
Individual work.
-learners answer exercise
from the passage.
Lesson 2 CLASS DISCUSSION - Chart with questions on -The National Syllabus page 11
PREPOSITION OF listing down prepositions of preposition of direction. -school syllabus page
DIRECTION direction. -structures and skills in English 2
PAIR WORK-using page 94
prepositions of directions -ZJC Step ahead english book 2
in sentences.
INDIVIDUAL WORK-
learners fill in the gaps
with correct preposition
Lesson 3 QUESTION AND Chart -National syllabus page 11.
Language structure ANSWER.-teacher asks Work cards -School syllabus page 4.
Adjectives learners the definition of Chalkboard illustrations -ZJC Step ahead english book 2
adjectives -Structures and skills in English 2
Pair work page 28
Learners complete given
tasks using adjectives and
give feedback
 Lesson 4 Question and answer Hand outs with -ZJC National syllabus page section
Basic functions of use of punctuation marks punctuation marks page 11.
Punctuations Group work Work cards -School syllabus page
Full stops, comma and Correctly punctuate -Structures and skills in English 2
capital letters sentences as a group page 39
-ZJC Step ahead english book 2

Lesson 5 Class discussion how to Chart with the -National syllabus page 17.
Composition write a business letter and requirements of a good -School syllabus page 7.
-Business letter the requirements business letter -Structures and skills in English 2
(Applying for a place to Individual written work page 68
learn at a boarding -Teacher resource’s file.
school)

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WEEKLY AIMS:

1. To enhance learner understands of sentence structures.

2. To equip learners with inference skills for better comprehension.

3. To upgrade in learners’ a skill of critical thinking.

WEEK TOPIC AND METHODS AND ACTIVITIES TEACHING AND SOURCE OF MATERIALS
ENDING CONTENT LEARNING AIDS
Lesson 1 QUESTION AND ANSWER. Work cards -National syllabus pg 15
Comprehension -teacher asks learners situations -School syllabus page 5
Thank you Ma’am; life relevant to the comprehension -Structures and skills in English
skills for teens Teacher asks relevant questions 2 page 70
from the passage -ZJC Step ahead english book
10 FEB 23 Individual work 2
Teacher to give individual work
after discussions

Lesson 2 class discussion An audio for learners to -National syllabus page 11

Verbs -recap of previous lesson on what identify irregular verbs. -School syllabus page 1
Irregular verbs. is a verb -structures and skills in English
-What is irregular verb 2 page 107
-different types of irregular verbs -step ahead 2 page 78
Group work- -ZJC Step ahead english book
Learners in groups complete 2
given sentences using irregular
verbs.
Individual work.
- filling given sentences with
correct given irregular verbs
Lesson 3 Class discussion. Chart -English National syllabus page
Adverbs -Teacher asks learners what they Use of regalia. 11.
Adverbs of manner. understand about the topic. - English School syllabus page
-class list down adverbs of 1.
manner. -step ahead 2 page 16
INDIVIDUAL WORK- ZJC Step ahead english book 2
Learners write exercise using
adverbs of manner.
Lesson 4 Class discussion Newspaper cutting.
SPELLINGS: WORD Learners discusses about how the -English National syllabus page
GAME -target. puzzle is played 11.
 GROUP WORK - English School syllabus page
-learners in groups completes the 1.
puzzle ZJC Step ahead english book 2
- write individual work.
Lesson 5 Class discussion -a chart with prefixes and -National English language
Prefixes and suffixes Learners to discuss what is a suffixes. syllabus
-.morphology prefix and a suffix -School syllabus
(affixation) -how they are used -Structures and skills in English
Pair work 2 page 78 and 33
Learners add prefixes and -ZJC Step ahead english book
suffixes to the given words 2
Individual work
Adding prefixes and suffixes of
given words and construct
sentences
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WEEKLY AIMS:

1. To broaden the use of English language in learners.

2. To promote writing skills through writing composition.

3. To upgrade in learners’ a skill of critical thinking.

WEEK TOPIC AND CONTENT METHODS AND ACTIVITIES TEACHING AND SOURCE OF MATERIALS
ENDING 6 LEARNING AIDS
 L e s s o n 1 -English National syllabus page
Anancy and the Ghost wrestlers; thinking about environment I n d i v i d u a l w o r k Past exam papers. 15.
17 FEB 23 Learners write their work - English School syllabus page 5.
I n d i v i d u a l l y -ZJC Step ahead english book 2

Lesson 2 Class discussion -printed handout with -English National syllabus page
HOMOPHONES What is a homophone a paragraph 11.
Pair work containing wrong -English School syllabus page1
-Learners in pairs correcting the words to be -structures and skills in English 2
given statements using correct corrected. page 23
word -ZJC Step ahead english book 2
Individual work
- Learners write an exercise in
their books.
Lesson 3 CLASS DISCUSSION -A chart with -English National syllabus page
Types of pronouns -on possessive pronouns possessive pronoun. 11.
Possessive pronoun -On using possessive in a -English School syllabus page1
sentence pronoun. -Step ahead 1 page 130-131
INDIVIDUAL WORK- fills in the -ZJC Step ahead english book 2
correct possessive pronoun.
Lesson 4 Question and answer. -handouts with -English National syllabus page
Sentence construction; -Teacher asks learners on the sentences 11.
improving your sentence definition of the topic. -English School syllabus page1
Group work. -Step ahead book 2 page 176
- Learners use correct word to
complete the sentences.
Individual work.
-choosing the correct word to
complete the sentence
 Lesson 5 Class discussion- -handouts with -English National syllabus page
-Shaping your writing skill On how to write the chosen samples. 17.
Narrative writing. composition type regularly. -English School syllabus page 7.
Individual work -Step ahead book 2 page 84
-learners task to write as a -ZJC Step ahead english book 2
homework.

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WEEKLY AIMS:

To instill the use of parts of speech in learners.

To broaden the knowledge of literature in learners.

 To appreciate use of language structures.

WEEK TOPIC AND CONTEN METHODS AND TEACHING AND SOURCE OF MATERIALS
ENDING ACTIVITIES LEARNING AIDS

Lesson 1 Class presentation -A chart with general -English National syllabus page
Debate -why do we debate issues Information about debate 17.
24 FEB 23 Cholera has caused more Debate -English School syllabus page 5.
deaths than AIDS Affirmative and non- -ZJC Step ahead english book 2
affirmative side
Lesson 2 Class discussion Hand outs with notes on -English National syllabus page
Composition writing -How to write a good paragraph writing 11.
Paragraphing paragraph - sample paragraphs -English School syllabus page1
Class presentation -Step ahead 2 page 13-14
-Learners narrate simple
stories
-Teacher makes note of
the paragraphing style
Lesson 3 Class discussion -A chart with Synonyms -English National syllabus page
Synonyms On the synonyms 11.
Pair work- teacher asks -English School syllabus page1
learners to match -Structures and skills in English 1
synonyms. page 99.
Individual work.
Lesson 4 Class discussion -English National syllabus page
Adverbs of time Recap of the previous Chart with adverbs of time 11.
lesson on adverbs -English School syllabus page 1.
Group work -Step ahead book 1 page 16
Constructing sentences -ZJC Step ahead english book 2
with adverbs give feedback
and write individual work.
Lesson 5 Pair work -English National syllabus page
Comprehension Reading the passage 11.
Workday; workers’ rights Class discussion -English School syllabus page1
 and entrepreurial skills Main points of the story -Structures and skills in English 2
Individual work page 74

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WEEKLY AIMS:

To know how to use joining words in sentence construction.

To boost learners reading, speaking and writing skills.

To appreciate the use of language.

WEEK TOPIC AND CONTENT METHODS AND ACTIVITIES TEACHING AND SOURCE OF MATERIALS
ENDING LEARNING AIDS

Lesson 1 Debate The white board -English National syllabus page 17.
speaking practice -Recap of the previous Flash card with debate -English School syllabus page5
Debate session motion -ZJC Step ahead english book 2
A boarding school is -Learners debate on the
better than day school. motion
Group work
Learners write points for and
03 MAR 23 against the motion given by
the teacher
Lesson 2 Question and answer. Chalkboard illustration -English National syllabus page 11.
Comprehension Teacher asks learners on Regalia -English School syllabus page1
Disaster; child lost in the what they have heard in the -Structures and skills in English 2
desert passage page 98-99
Class discussion -ZJC Step ahead english book 2
Main ideas of the story
Individual work
Lesson 3 Question and answer Chart -English National syllabus page 11.
Verbs -what is verb -English School syllabus page4
Subject-verb agreement Class discussion -Step ahead 1 page 105
Subject-verb agreement -ZJC Step ahead english book 2
Individual written work
Lesson 4 Class discussion -what are Flash cards -English National syllabus page 11.
coordinating conjunction conjunctions chalk board illustration -English School syllabus page1
to join sentences -Examples of conjunctive -Structures and skill in English 2
words page 153.
Pair work -ZJC Step ahead english book 2
Learners construct simple
sentences
Individual work
Learners combine sentences
using punctuation marks and
coordinating conjunctions
 - past exam papers -English National syllabus page 15.
L e s s o n 5 -learners to sit properly and prepare for the test -English School syllabus page 5.
R e v i s i o n t e s t . -learners to write a friendly letter -resource file.

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WEEKLY AIMS;

1. To test on the knowledge of the covered topics.

2. To develop critical thinking in learners by giving comprehension questions.

3. To appreciate use of language structures.

WEEK TOPIC AND CONTENT METHODS AND ACTIVITIES TEACHING AND SOURCE OF MATERIALS
ENDING LEARNING AIDS
 Lesson 1 Question and answer Text book -English National syllabus
Comprehension -teacher asks what learners the page 15.
Summary writing main ideas in the story -English School syllabus
Let’s go green Group work page5.
-raising relevant points -Step ahead student’s book 2.
Individual written work.
10 MAR 23 Lesson 2 Class discussion Question paper with the
-Revising the written Teacher facilitates the discussion revision test. ZJC Step ahead english book
test while learners come up with 2
answers

Lesson 3 registers Group work Realia -English National syllabus

A dialogue to a friend role play Work cards page 14.
asking about as learners asks colleague about -English School syllabus page
him/herself- themselves 3.
Etiquette -ZJC Step ahead english book
Speaking skills 2
Lesson 4 Class discussion- Chart -English national syllabus
Preposition of place and Recap on what is a preposition Chalk board illustration page 11
time -examples of prepositions of time -school syllabus
and place -step ahead 2 page 104
Pair work -ZJC Step ahead english book
Fill the given sentences with the 2
correct preposition
Individual written work

Lesson 6 Individual work Newspaper cutting to take -English National syllabus

Grammar Testing learner’s capabilities in spellings from page 11.
spellings spelling writing -English School syllabus page
1.
-ZJC Step ahead english book
2
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WEEKLY AIMS:

1. To promote listening skills in learners.

2. To broaden learners knowledge in language structures.

3. To boost English reading skills in learner.

WEEK TOPIC AND CONTENT METHODS AND TEACHING AND LEARNING SOURCE OF MATERIALS
ENDING ACTIVITIES AIDS
Lesson 1 Learners write a Handouts with tips to write a -English National syllabus page
In class composition composition individually. composition. 13.
writing -English School syllabus page
1.
17 MAR 23 -Step ahead 2 page 191
-ZJC Step ahead english book 2
Lesson 2 Class discussion. -work cards with opposite -English National syllabus page
Nouns : opposite nouns -teacher asks learners nouns. 11.
definition of the topic. -English School syllabus page
Group work. 1.
-learners match aims in -ZJC Step ahead english book 2
column A with the group
word listed in B.
Individual work.
-learners write exercise
individually using opposite
nouns.
Lesson 3 CLASS DISCUSSION -audio with different types of
Sounds Match each animal with the animal sounds. ZJC Step ahead english book 2
Animals sounds sound it makes.
-hyenas Individual work
-horses -learners in their exercise
-donkeys books match each animal
-baboon. with its sound.

L e s s o n 4 Class discussion -Printed hand outs with -English National syllabus page
Personal pronouns On personal pronouns personal pronouns questions 11.
P a i r w o r k to fill in. -English School syllabus page
Learners in pairs fill in the 1.
gaps with the correct pronoun -ZJC Step ahead English book
individual wor k 2
Lesson 5 Class discussion Work cards with questions -English National syllabus page
Superlative Recap of the previous 11.
Adjectives lesson on adjectives -English School syllabus page
What are superlative 1.
adjectives -ZJC Step ahead english book 2
Group work
Learners convert words
 given to superlative
adjectives
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WEEKLY AIMS:

To develop the skill of critical thinking in learners through playing games.

To assess the understanding of concepts covered during the course of the term.

WEEK TOPIC AND CONTENT METHODS AND ACTIVITIES TEACHING AND LEARNING SOURCE OF MATERIALS
ENDING AIDS
 Lesson 1 Class discussion Paper cuttings with -English national syllabus
A hat game : on how to play a game. impromptu speech topic. -school syllabus
Impromptu speeches ROLE PLAY-learners present Whiteboard and Watch to -ZJC Step ahead english book 2
unprepared speeches. write time.

Lesson 2 Class discussions

Revision -question papers PAST EXAM PAPERS ZJC Step ahead english book 2
-language structures -presentations
24 MAR 23 -comprehension and
summary
-composition writing
Lesson 3
END OF TERM INDIVIDUAL WRITTEN TEST PAPERS ZJC STEP AHEAD ENGLISH
DEPARTMENTAL TEST WORK BOOK 2
(ALL TOPICS
COVERED)

Lesson 4 MARKING SCHEMES ZJC STEP AHEAD ENGLISH

MARKING IN MARKING PAPERS BOOK 2
PROGRESS

Lesson 5 Group work TEXT BOOKS AND SCHOOL CALENDER

Book clearance Learners are led by the REGISTERS
teacher collecting textbooks

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WEEKLY AIMS:

To ensure a clean environment

To issue out result on time

WEEK TOPIC AND CONTENT METHODS AND ACTIVITIES TEACHING AND LEARNING SOURCE OF MATERIALS
ENDING AIDS
 Lesson 1
Completing reports

30 MAR 23
Lesson 2 GROUP WORK MOPS BROOMS DIP SCHOOL CALENDER
GENERAL CLEANING -Teacher leads learners in
classroom cleaning

Lesson 3 WHOLE SCHOOL

END OF TERM ASSEMBLY
CLOSING
PROCEDURES

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