English 2 Language

nd

Scheme of Work
Grade 7
2018-2020

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Term 1

Week 1 Skill Basic competencies Learning objectives Activities

Learners will: Learners should be able to:
Listening Listen for specific information and Answer questions orally and in writing
comprehension: e.g. conversations, based on texts
directions, instructions, etc.
Speaking use English in appropriate contexts greet, introduce self and others and
sustain dialogue
Reading Read aloud authentic texts for a Read texts to extract specific
specific purpose and to extend information and to extend vocabulary
vocabulary up to 3000
Grammar and Apply knowledge of punctuation and Identify and use punctuations

usage spelling correctly correctly.

Literature Read a poem, short stories drama and Read various types of texts for
novels, and demonstrate pleasure.
understanding various elements of
literature.

Week 2 Listening Listen for specific information and  Answer questions orally and in

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 comprehension. writing based on texts heard:
short answer questions e.g.
filling in missing information
 Multiple choice
Speaking Speak with accurate pronunciation Pronounce words 4-5 syllables
and appropriate intonation correctly
Reading Read aloud authentic texts for a Read aloud with correct pronunciation,

comprehension specific and to extend vocabulary good voice projection and fluency, to
show understanding of the text
Directed writing Write in a variety of contexts using Copy chalkboard notes and text
English structures correctly
Grammar and Apply knowledge of grammatical Identify and use nouns (common,

usage structures and conventions at word countable, uncountable, plural, proper,

and phrase level possessive, gender, diminutives,
collective, abstract, nouns with no
plural markers…

Week 3 Listening Listen for specific information and Make more detailed lists of items
comprehension heard
Speaking Speak with accurate pronunciation Speak clearly and fluently using the
and appropriate intonation appropriate voice qualities e.g.

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 volume, intonation, pace, tone and
stress/emphasis
Literature Read a poem, short stories, drama Read and distinguish between literal
and novels, and demonstrate and figurative meaning.
understanding of various elements of
literature
Creative writing Produce well organised coherent Write two paragraphs of an end to a
pieces of writing story
Grammar and Apply knowledge of grammatical Identify and use nouns (continued)

usage structures and conventions at word

and phrase level

Week 4 Listening Listening extensively to a variety of Complete a task by describing the

texts e.g. advertisements, weather, weather patterns of different areas.
news, announcements and
information texts and respond
appropriately
Speaking Speak with accurate pronunciation Give descriptions on a particular topic
and appropriate intonation showing a sense of purpose and
audience.
Reading Read silently and aloud to Read for details and use contextual

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 Comprehension understand a range of selected texts clues to make predictions and find
meaning of the text
Creative writing Produce well organised coherent Write factual and simple
pieces of writing argumentative essays
Literature Read a poem, short stories, drama read poems aloud with expression and
and novels and demonstrate emotion
understanding of various elements of
literature.

Week 5 Listening Listen extensively to a variety of Dramatise in detail texts heard (news,
texts, e.g. advertisements, weather, advertisements, announcements and
news, announcements and information texts) e.g. dramatise
information texts and respond environmental issues as: headman,
appropriately councillor, community members, news
reporter, environmentalist, wood
carvers, etc.
Speaking Speak with accurate pronunciation Use concord correctly e.g. “Neither
and appropriate intonation the boy, nor the girls are …”; “I think
either of them is … “; “Do either of
these machines work? ; “Either his
drawings or the map is … .”

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 Reading Read silently and aloud a range of Use various reading strategies e.g.

Comprehension selected texts. skimming, scanning, phonic and

contextual clues to extract specific
detail, meaning and sequence of the
text (inferring)
Directed writing Write in a variety of contexts using Apply knowledge of concord correctly
English structures  Coordinating conjunctions
Grammar and Apply knowledge of grammatical Identify and use pronouns (personal,

usage structures and conventions at word demonstrative, reflexive, interrogative,

and phrase levels possessive, indefinite)
 Relative pronouns: who,
whom, whose, whoever,
whomever, which, whichever,
that, whatever, (e.g. The boy
who ate my apple is naughty)
 Indefinite pronoun: each,
every, everybody, no one, one,
someone, nobody, anybody,
everyone, (e.g. everybody
loves her.)

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Week 6 Listening Listen extensively for pleasure Listen to parts of stories to predict
(stories, poems, songs, dramas) endings and provide detailed support
for own predictions
Speaking Use English in appropriate contexts Retell, compare, interpret and evaluate
stories, movies/films and articles
Literature read a poem, short stories, drama and Identify and discuss basic elements of
novels and demonstrate various a story, e.g. characters: setting and plot
elements of literature and the moral (the message or lesson
in the story)
Directed writing Write short sentences accurately Write complex sentences using
subordinating conjunctions correctly
Grammar and Apply knowledge of grammatical Identify and use adjectives (different

Usage structures and conventions at word types, position, degrees of

and phrase levels. comparison)
 Formation of adjectives from
nouns (e.g. humour-humorous)
and from verbs (e.g. help-
helpful)

Week 7 Listening Listen extensively to a variety of  Sequence paragraphs while

texts, and information texts and listening

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 respond appropriately.  Listen to various texts and re
arrange the jumbled
paragraphs, stanzas or verses in
the correct order
Speaking Use English in appropriate contexts Present own prepared stories,
drama or poems
Reading Read silently and aloud to Do simple word puzzles of

comprehension understand a range of selected texts about 40 words

Creative writing Cooperate with others to produce Show advanced knowledge of

pieces of writing the writing process
Grammar and Apply knowledge of grammatical Identify and use appropriate

usage structures and conventions at word subject-verb agreement

and phrase levels (concord)
 Singular/plural
 Collective nouns

Week 8 Listening Listen extensively to a variety of Complete a variety of

texts, information texts and respond questions: the wh- questions,
appropriately simple questionnaires, form-
filling, etc. based on
information hear

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 Speaking Use English in appropriate contexts Demonstrate knowledge of
using correct grammar and
polite language
Reading Read silently and aloud to Read texts and sequence

comprehension understand a range of selected texts events in detail

Directed writing Write long sentences Write complex and compound

sentences
Grammar and Apply knowledge of grammatical Identify and use appropriate

Usage structures and conventions at word subject-verb agreement

and phrase levels (concord)
 Negative form

Week 9 Listening Listen for specific information and Answer questions orally and in
comprehension e.g. conversations, writing based on texts heard:
directions, instructions, etc. short answer questions e.g. wh-
questions (from the what to
how and why questions)
Speaking Use English in appropriate contexts Present detailed speeches on
various topics and engage in
arguments,
agreeing/disagreeing politely

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 Literature Read poems, short stories, drama and Identify feelings, tone, and
novels, and demonstrate mood of a poem, e.g.
understanding of various elements of happiness, anger, fear, cruelty,
literature greed, hatred, love, etc.
Creative Writing Produce well organised coherent Write with a specific style and
pieces of writing sense of audience and purpose
 Write formal letters:
-of complaint
Grammar and Apply knowledge of grammatical Identify and use appropriate

Usage structures and conventions at word subject-verb agreement

and phrase levels (concord)
 tenses

Week 10 Listening Listen for specific information and Answer questions orally
comprehension: e.g. conversations, and in writing based on
directions, instructions, etc. texts heard and respond to
long and shorter questions
e.g.
 re arrange instructions
into the correct order
Speaking Use English in appropriate contexts Express gratitude e.g.

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 “thanks”, “thank you very
much”, “much
appreciated”, “I appreciate
it very much”, etc.
Reading Read a range of texts across Choose and read materials

comprehension curriculum, e.g. Environmental for personal enjoyment to

learning, HIV and AIDS education, demonstrate independent
Education for Human Rights and and extensive reading
Democracy, Information, (relate the text to their own
Communication and Technology and lives)
Road Safety
Directed writing Organise sentences and paragraphs  organise jumbled
into whole texts sentences into longer
paragraphs
 re arrange jumbled
paragraphs into a short
text (4-5 paragraphs)
Grammar and Apply knowledge of grammatical Identify and use

usage structures and conventions at word appropriate subject-verb

and phrase levels agreement (concord)
 negative form

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Week 11 Listening Listen for specific information and Answer questions orally
comprehension and in writing based on
texts heard and respond to
long and shorter questions
e.g.
 take notes from an
oral presentation
using a supplied
written outline as a
guide
Speaking Use English in appropriate contexts Demonstrate different
emotions (disappointment,
guilt, etc.) and participate
in debates.
Reading Read a range of texts across Read and evaluate

comprehension curriculum, e.g. Environmental materials e.g. dictionaries,

learning, HIV and AIDS education, magazines, newspapers,
Education for Human Rights and etc. for various tasks
Democracy, Information,
Communication and Technology and

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 Road Safety
Creative writing Produce well organised pieces of Write a story using a
writing picture
Grammar and Apply knowledge of grammatical Identify and use adverbs

usage structures and conventions at word correctly (types)

and phrase levels

Week 12 Listening Listen for specific information and Answer questions orally
comprehension and in writing based on
texts heard and respond to
long and shorter questions
e.g.
 make summaries in
prose and note
form, etc.
Speaking Use English in appropriate contexts Make and respond to
requests, congratulations;
decline an offer and give
and accept apologies, etc.
Literature Read poems, short stories, drama and read for detail and use
novels, and demonstrate contextual clues to find

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 understanding of various elements of meaning
literature
Directed writing Write short texts Write short texts of
increased difficulty for a
variety of purposes and
audiences e.g.
 writing postcards
Grammar and Apply knowledge of grammatical Identify and use adverbs

usage structures and conventions at word correctly (types)

and phrase levels
Week 13 Listening Listen extensively for pleasure Identify and dramatise as
(stories, poems, songs, dramas many different moods
heard from a text as
possible
Speaking Use English in appropriate contexts Use appropriate language
(continued in social interactions of
different ages and status
Reading Read and respond to instructions Read and respond

comprehension appropriately appropriately to

instructions in textbooks
and other assessment tools,

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 e.g.
 illustrate
 discuss
 classify/distinguish
 categorise
 solve
Creative writing Produce well organised, coherent Write with a specific style
pieces of writing and sense of audience and
purpose
 write advanced
instructions
Grammar and Apply knowledge of grammatical Identify and use appropriate subject-

Usage structures and conventions at word verb agreement (concord)

and phrase levels • question form

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Term 2
Week 1 Skill Learning objective Basic Competencies Activities
Leaners will: Learners should be able to:
Listening Listen extensively for Dramatise a story heard focusing on
pleasure (stories, characters, development of the plot,
poems, songs, setting, climax and resolution
dramas)
Grammar Apply knowledge of Identify and use appropriate subject verb
grammatical agreement-tenses (continuous tenses)
structures and
conventions at word
and phrase levels.
Speaking Use English in Request clarification; persuade and
appropriate contexts negotiate when necessary.
(continued)
Reading Comprehension Read and respond to Read and interpret directions, rules and
instructions procedures (such as those from own
appropriately classrooms, school, immediate
communities and own country) using
grammatically correct phrases and

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 sentences.
Creative Writing Produce organised Write formal letters
coherent pieces of  of invitation
writing

Listening Listen extensively for Retell and develop heard stories further
Week 2
pleasure (stories, by looking at how most aspects such as
poems, songs, body and ending could be changed
dramas)
Speaking Use English in Participate in classroom discussions and
appropriate contexts presentations using a variety of
techniques such as explaining , describing
and summarising
Grammar Apply knowledge of Identify and use appropriate subject verb
grammatical agreement-tenses (perfect tenses)
structures and
conventions at word
and phrase levels.
Literature Read and Use various pre-reading strategies to
demonstrate predict and brainstorm content
knowledge of and

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 apply acquired
reading strategies
within any three
reading stages:
Strategies for pre-,
while- and post-
reading
Directed writing Write short texts Write short texts of increased difficulty
for a variety of purposes and audiences’
e.g. invitations

Listening Listen extensively for Identify and use descriptions to

Week 3
pleasure (stories, distinguish characters and other aspects in
poems, songs, stories heard
dramas)
Speaking Use English in Demonstrate knowledge of using correct
appropriate contexts grammar and polite language e.g. “May I
borrow your textbook?”
“Sorry I can’t lend it to you. I am using
it.”

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 Grammar Apply knowledge of Use direct and indirect speech correctly:
grammatical use definite rules of the reporting verb.
structures and
conventions at word
and phrase levels.
Reading Comprehension Reading various Demonstrate success to various questions
texts: documents, set on the eight reading levels when
expository and reading a variety of text domains:
narrative texts. narrative (story), expository (information,
e.g. how to operate a coffee maker) and
documents (maps, charts)
Creative writing Produce well Write a police report (eyewitness at crime
organised coherent scene)
pieces of writing

Listening Listen extensively for Listen to parts of stories to predict

Week 4
pleasure (stories, endings and provide detailed support for
poems, songs, own predictions
dramas)
Speaking Use English in Participate in classroom discussions and
appropriate contexts presentations using a variety of

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 techniques such as explaining and
describing
Grammar Apply knowledge of Identify and use articles correctly
grammatical
structures and
conventions at word
and phrase levels.
Literature Use effective Preview grade appropriate reading
vocabulary learning materials to find unfamiliar words and
strategies their meanings
Directed Writing Write short texts Write short texts of increased difficulty
for a variety of purposes and audiences
.e.g. designing posters using visuals and
texts

Listening Listen extensively for  Listen to songs for

Week 5
pleasure (stories, pleasure
poems, songs,  Respond in various
dramas) ways to tasks based on
songs listened to
Speaking Develop Demonstrate knowledge of using correct

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 understanding of key grammar and polite language
characteristics of
spoken language
Grammar Apply knowledge of Identify and use prepositions correctly
grammatical
structures and
conventions at word
and phrase levels.
Reading Use effective Use new words in their written and

Comprehension/Literature vocabulary learning spoken through multiple opportunities

strategies
repeated exposure to
words
Creative Writing Produce well Write formal letters to order something
organised coherent
pieces of writing

Listening Listen extensively for Compose their own songs and sing and
Week 6
pleasure (stories, dramatise them
poems, songs,
dramas)

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 Speaking Speak with accurate Demonstrate understanding of blends .e.g.
pronunciation and -sch- scheme, school, etc.
appropriate -str- street, strange, strong, etc.
intonation
Grammar Apply knowledge of Identify and use conjunctions correctly
grammatical
structures and
conventions at word
and phrase levels.
Literature Use effective Discuss and define new words to gain
vocabulary learning knowledge and understanding of words
strategies
Directed Writing Write short texts Write short texts of increased difficulty
for a variety of purposes and audiences
.e.g. interpreting cartoons

Listening Listen extensively for Create a poem of 4 stanzas of four lines

Week 7
pleasure (stories, each using similes, metaphors and
poems, songs, personification after listening to an
dramas) example used

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 Speaking Use English in Communicate effectively, showing a
appropriate contexts sense of audience
Grammar Apply knowledge of Use different types of clauses to construct
grammatical rules at complex sentences
sentence level
Literature Use effective Demonstrate understanding of the
vocabulary learning connotations and denotations of words
strategies
Creative Writing Produce well Write two paragraphs of an ending to a
organised coherent story
pieces of writing

Listening Listen extensively for Answer various questions of different

Week 8
pleasure (stories, difficulties based on poems listened to
poems, songs,
dramas)
Speaking Use English I Retell, compare, interpret and evaluate
appropriate contexts stories, movies/films and articles

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 Grammar Apply knowledge of Construct and use passive sentences
grammatical rules at correctly
sentence level
Literature Use effective Consolidate knowledge of newly acquired
vocabulary learning vocabulary re-reading relatively difficult
strategies texts with similar topics and or themes
Directed Writing Write short texts Write short texts of increased difficulty
for a variety of purposes and audiences
.e.g. filling in forms

Listening Listen extensively for Listen to various texts and identify and
Week 9
pleasure (stories, classify words which begin with the same
poems, songs, sounds as well as identify rhymes
dramas)
Speaking Use English in Present own prepared stories, dramas or
appropriate contexts poems
Grammar Apply knowledge of Construct and use simple sentences
grammatical rules at
sentence level
Reading/ Literature Keyword method  Look up words in an

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 advanced dictionary
and encyclopaedia
 Use word clue or key
words to remember
meanings of words
Creative Writing Produce well Write factual and simple argumentative
organised coherent essays (120-180 words)
pieces of writing
-

Listening Listen extensively for Listen to identify blended sounds of

Week 10
pleasure (stories, contracted words
poems, songs,
dramas)
Speaking Use English in Report on school events (athletics soccer
appropriate contexts or netball game, fundraising event of your
class)
Grammar Apply knowledge of Identify and use punctuation marks
punctuation and correctly:
spelling correctly  for indicating direct
speech

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  for indicating titles
 ellipsis
Literature Word maps Use graphic organisers for new word

Directed Writing Write short texts Write short texts of increased difficulty
for a variety of purposes and audiences
.e.g. completing questionnaires

Listening Listen extensively for Listen to various texts to distinguish word

Week 11
pleasure (stories, stress
poems, songs,
dramas)
Speaking Use English in Present detailed speeches on various
appropriate contexts topics and engage in arguments,
agreeing/disagreeing politely
Grammar Apply knowledge of Use spelling rule to spell correctly
punctuation and  doubling a final consonant
spelling correctly
Reading Read a range of texts Choose and read materials for personal
across the curriculum enjoyment to demonstrate independent
, e.g. Environmental and extensive reading (do a brief oral

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 Learning HIV and review)
AIDS, Population
Education, Education
for Human Rights
and Democracy,
Information,
Communication and
Technology and road
Safety
Creative Writing Produce well Write a story using a picture
organised coherent
pieces of writing

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Term 3
Week Skill Learning Objective Competency Activities
Learners will: Learners should be able to:
Listening Listen for specific Answer questions orally and in
Week 1
information and writing based on texts heard and
comprehension respond to long and shorter
questions
Speaking Use English in Practise greetings, showing
appropriate contexts awareness of audience in
communication
Grammar Apply knowledge of a Use direct and indirect speech
variety of appropriate, correctly
imaginative idiomatic
expressions
Reading Read a range of texts Read passages and identify the

Comprehension across the curriculum topic sentence of each paragraph

Directed Writing Write short texts Write short texts of increased

difficulty for a variety of purposes
and audiences .e.g. writing notes
and memos

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 Listening Listen extensively to a Complete a task by describing
Week 2
variety of texts weather patterns of different areas
information texts and
respond appropriately
Speaking Use English in Greet, introduce self and others and
appropriate contexts sustain dialogue
Grammar Apply knowledge of a Show understanding of and use
variety of appropriate, idiomatic expressions
imaginative idiomatic correctly(continued)
expressions
Literature Use effective vocabulary Morphemic analysis
learning strategies  identify and use word roots,
 root analysis prefixes or suffixes that
hold meaning to get
meaning of difficult words
 determine meanings by
breaking down unfamiliar
words into their roots,
prefixes and suffixes

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 Creative Writing Produce well organised Write formal letters .e.g. to apply
coherent pieces of for a holiday job
writing

Listening Listen extensively to a Complete a variety of questions:

Week 3
variety of texts the wh- questions, simple
questionnaires, form filling, etc.
based on information head, .e.g.
announcements…
Speaking Use English in Demonstrate different emotions and
appropriate contexts participate in debates
Grammar Apply knowledge of Use direct and indirect speech
grammatical structures correctly: use definite rules of the
and conventions at word reporting verb.
and phrase levels.
Literature Restructure reading use synonyms, antonyms and
materials footnotes to access meaning of
unfamiliar and more complex
words
Directed Writing Write short texts Write short texts of increased

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 difficulty for a variety of purposes
and audiences .e.g. diaries

Listening Listen to distinguish: Construct own sentences on facts

Week 4
fact/opinion; mood of and opinions.
speaker; cause/effect
Speaking Use English in Make and respond to requests,
appropriate contexts congratulations; decline an offer
and give and accept apologies
Grammar Apply knowledge of Construct and use passive sentences
grammatical rules at correctly
sentence level
Reading Read aloud authentic Read aloud with correct

Comprehension texts for a specific pronunciation, good voice

purpose and to extend projection and fluency, to show
vocabulary understanding of the text
Creative Writing Produce well organised, Write factual/informative essays
coherent pieces of (see page 71 for length)
writing

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 Listening Listen to distinguish: Listen, distinguish and describe
Week 5
fact/opinion; mood of cause/effect (the link between
speaker; cause/effect action and outcome, chain of
events)
Speaking Use English in Use appropriate language in social
appropriate contexts interactions of different ages and
status
Grammar Acquire and expand Identify and use homonyms:
vocabulary capacity • homophones and
homographs
Literature Use incidental learning Show knowledge of incidental
learning to get meaning of difficult
words
Directed Writing Write short texts Write short texts of increased
difficulty for a variety of purposes
and audiences .e.g. short reports

Listening Listen extensively for Respond in various ways to tasks

Week 6
pleasure (songs, stories, based on songs listened to
poems, dramas)

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 Speaking Use English in Request clarification, confirmation;
appropriate contexts persuade and negotiate when
necessary
Grammar Apply knowledge of Identify and use adjectives
grammatical structures (different types, position, degrees
and conventions at word of comparison)
and phrase levels  The order of adjectives:
(continued) opinion adjectives come
before fact adjective (e.g. A
pretty, young Namibian
woman)
Reading Read aloud authentic Read for details and use contextual

comprehension texts for a specific clues (e.g. titles/headlines, min and

purpose and to extend sub-headings, visuals, familiar
vocabulary vocabulary etc.) to make
predictions and find meaning of the
text
Creative Writing Co-operate with others to Show knowledge of the writing
produce pieces process

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 Listening Listen extensively for Answer various questions of
Week 7
pleasure (songs, stories, different difficulties based on
poems, dramas) poems listened to
Speaking Use English in Participate in classroom discussions
appropriate contexts and presentations using a variety of
techniques such as explaining,
describing and summarising
Grammar Apply knowledge of a Show understanding of and use
variety of appropriate idiomatic expressions correctly
imaginative idiomatic (continued)
expressions
Literature Use contextual skills Find and use context clues for
learning new vocabulary words:
Directed Writing Write short texts Write short texts of increased
difficulty for a variety of purposes
and audiences .e.g. advertisements

Listening Listen extensively for Listen to songs for pleasure

Week 8
pleasure (songs, stories,
poems, dramas)

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 Speaking Use English in Demonstrate knowledge of using
appropriate contexts correct grammar and polite
language
Grammar Apply knowledge of Use direct and indirect speech
grammatical structures correctly (continued)
and conventions at word
and phrase levels
Reading Read silently and aloud Do simple word puzzles of about

Comprehension to understand a range of 40 words

selected texts
Creative Writing Produce well organised Write simple formal letters:
coherent pieces of  To a teacher/principal
writing

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