ENGLISH SCHEMES OF WORK FORM 4

TERM ONE-2024
WE LES TOPIC SUB-TOPIC LESSON OBJECTIVES TEACHING/ TEACHING/LEARNING REFERENCES REMARKS
EK SO LEARNING RESOURCES
N ACTIVITIES
1 OPENING AND REVISION OF END YEAR EXAMINATIONS

2 1 EFFECTIVE Distinguishing By the end of the lesson, the learner  discussion  Chalkboard  New Horizons
COMMUNICA word classes using should be able to:  Flash cards in English
TION stress  Read the poem “The pauper”  Audio Book 4
in groups aloud students book
presentation
 Discuss the question from the Page 1-2
poem correctly  Teachers
guide page 1
2 STUDY SKILLS Study of works of By the end of the lesson, the learner  Discussion  Chalkboard  New Horizons
literature: Setting should be able to:  video in English
in literature  Define setting correctly presentation Book 4
 Discuss the various forms of students book
setting Page 5-7
 Describe the setting in a given  Teachers
story guide page 2-
3

3 READING Women Critical to By the end of the lesson, the learner  Reading  Pre-reading  New Horizons
Food Security should be able to: comprehension activities in English
 Appreciate the role of women Book 4
in production of food students book
 Answer questions on the Page 2-5
passage correctly.  Teachers
 Infer meaning of the new guide page 3-
words used 5
 English
dictionary
4 GRAMMAR Functions of nouns By the end of the lesson, the learner  Discussing  Dictionary  New Horizons
should be able to:  PowerPoint in English
 Define nouns  Writing presentation Book 4
 Discuss the functions of nouns sentences students book
correctly Page 7-9
 Use nouns to bring out  Teachers
different functions in sentences guide page 5-
7
1
 6 WRITING Paraphrasing By the end of the lesson, the learner  Writing  Chalkboard  New Horizons
should be able to:  discussion in English
 Define paraphrasing Book 4
 Identify the importance of students book
paraphrasing Page 10-11
 Paraphrase a given text  Teachers
correctly, neatly and legibly guide page 7-
8
7,8 INTENSIVE The recommended By the end of the lesson, the  Discussion Chalkboard  The
READING set book learner should be able to: Video presentation recommende
 Analyze the setting, d set book
characters, roles, themes,
style and language use in
the set text

3 CAT ONE EXAMINATIONS

4 EFFECTIVE By the end of the lesson, the learner  Discussion  Chalkboard  New Horizons
COMMUNICA Hot seating should be able to:  Hot seating  Charts in English
TION  Discuss the terms of reference  Audio Book 4
Labels with vague of the scenario presented in students book
presentation
meanings the text Page 12-13
 Act out and dramatise the roles  Teachers
of the select committee guide page 9-
members formed according to 10
the scenario presented in the
text
 Make a list of the labels around
them on clothes, cutlery,
medicine, phones and bottles
 Distinguish between labels that
are straight-forward and the
ones that are ambiguous
5 STUDY SKILLS Study of works of By the end of the lesson, the learner  Discussion  Samples of  New Horizons
literature: Satire should be able to: paragraphs in English
 Define satire with satire Book 4
 Identify the techniques that  Video students book
help satire to be achieved demonstration Page 17
including juxtaposition,  Teachers
hyperbole, irony and humour guide page
 Identify and explain satire in a 10-11
given text correctly 
2
 6 READING Life on the Streets By the end of the lesson, the  Reading  Pre-reading  New Horizons
learner should be able to: comprehension activities in English
 Describe some causes of street Book 4
children students book
 Appreciate the importance of Page 13-16
families  Teachers
 Answer questions on the guide page
passage correctly. 11-13
 Acquire and use new  English
vocabulary dictionary
7,8 GRAMMAR Interrogative By the end of the lesson, the  Discussing  Dictionary  New Horizons
pronouns learner should be able to:  PowerPoint in English
  Writing presentation Book 4
 Define interrogative pronouns sentences  Video students book
 Identify the interrogative demonstration Page 20-22
pronouns in given sentences  Teachers
 Use interrogative pronouns guide page
correctly in sentences 13-15
4 1 WRITING Paraphrasing By the end of the lesson, the  Writing  Chalkboard  New Horizons
learner should be able to:  Discussion  Video in English
 Appreciate the need for demonstration Book 4
paraphrase students book
 Identify the characteristics of a Page 10-11
paraphrase  Teachers
 Write a paraphrase of a given guide page 15
passage neatly and legibly

7,8 INTENSIVE The recommended By the end of the lesson, the  Discussion  Chalkboard  The
READING setbook learner should be able to: recommende
 Analyze the setting, d setbook
characters, roles, themes,
style and language use in
the set text
4 EFFECTIVE Word stress in By the end of the lesson, the  discussion  Chalkboard  New Horizons
COMMUNICA English learner should be able to:  Audio in English
TION  Define word stress correctly presentation Book 4
 Place stress on the correct students book
syllables in words Page 27-28
 Teachers
guide page 17
5 STUDY SKILLS Summary writing By the end of the lesson, the learner  Discussion  Chalkboards  New Horizons
should be able to:  Summarizing  Wall charts in English
3
  Summarize the given passage  with short Book 4
in not more than ninety words poems students book
Page 31
 Teachers
guide page 18
Demystifying
poetry
6 READING Comprehension By the end of the lesson, the  Reading  Pre-reading  New Horizons
Medicinal value of learner should be able to: comprehension activities in English
the Lemon  Appreciate the importance of Book 4
the lemon students book
 Answer questions on the Page 29-31
passage correctly.  Teachers
 Infer meaning of the new guide page
words used 19-20
 English
dictionary
7,8 GRAMMAR Relative pronouns By the end of the lesson, the learner  Discussing  Dictionary  New Horizons
should be able to:  PowerPoint in English
 Identify relative pronouns  Writing presentation Book 4
 Use relative pronouns in sentences students book
sentences correctly Page35-39
 Teachers
guide page
20-22
5 1 WRITING Punctuation in By the end of the lesson, the  Writing  Chalkboard  New Horizons
Titles of learner should be able to:  discussion  Sample in English
Publications,  Correctly punctuate titles of publications Book 4
Quotations and full-length publications students book
Headings  Correctly punctuate titles of Page 23-26
parts of publications  Teachers
 Incorporate short quotations guide page
within the text of their work 22-23
 Set off long quotations

4 EFFECTIVE Word stress in By the end of the lesson, the  Discussion  Chalkboard  New Horizons
COMMUNICA English learner should be able to:  Pronunciation  Audio in English
TION Sentence stress  Identify the stress in  presentation Book 4
homographs depending on students book
how they are used in sentences Page 45-46,
 Describe sentence stress 46-47
 Identify the stressed words in  Teachers

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 sentences given correctly guide page
24-25

5 STUDY SKILLS ROLE PLAY By the end of the lesson, the learner  Discussion  Chalkboard  New Horizons
should be able to:  Role play in English
 Appreciate the importance of Book 4
good health students book
 Engage in role-play to Page 46-47
elaborate on the topics given  Teachers
on health concerns guide page
25-26
6 READING Comprehension By the end of the lesson, the  Reading  Pre-reading  New Horizons
A Global Village learner should be able to: comprehension activities in English
 Appreciate the effects of Book 4
transportation and students book
communication technology Page 47-49
 Answer questions on the  Teachers
passage correctly. guide page
 Infer meaning of the new 26-28
words used  English
dictionary
7,8 GRAMMAR Verbs: Participial By the end of the lesson, the  Discussing  Dictionary  New Horizons
Phrases learner should be able to:  PowerPoint in English
 Define participial phrases  Writing presentation Book 4
 Identify them in sentences sentences  Video students book
correctly demonstration Page 52-55
 Use participial phrases in  Teachers
sentences correctly guide page
28-30
6 1 WRITING Recipe By the end of the lesson, the  Writing  Chalkboard  New Horizons
learner should be able to:  discussion  Sample recipe in English
 Explain what a recipe is Book 4
 Give clear instructions on how students book
to prepare a particular meal Page 39-44
 Write neatly and legibly  Teachers
guide page
30-31
2 INTENSIVE By the end of the lesson, the learner  Reading set  Discussion  The
READING The recommended should be able to: texts  Video recommended
setbook  Analyze the setting,  Discussing the demonstration setbook
characters, roles, themes, issues raised
style and language use in the

5
 set text

3 EFFECTIVE Interviews By the end of the lesson, the  Discussion  Chalkboard  New Horizons
COMMUNICA learner should be able to:  Role play  Video in English
TION  Define an interview demonstration Book 4
 Describe the important things students book
to be considered when Page 63-64
conducting an interview  Teachers
 Participate in a mock interview guide page 32

4 STUDY SKILLS Discussion By the end of the lesson, the learner  Note taking  Chalkboard  New Horizons
should be able to:  Discussion in English
 Discuss the reasons given in Book 4
the given text as to why victims students book
of rape do not report such Page 64-65
cases  Teachers
 Take down notes as they guide page 33
discuss
5/6 READING Comprehension By the end of the lesson, the  Reading  Pre-reading  New Horizons
Mother Fails to learner should be able to: comprehension activities in English
Save Daughter  Appreciate the need for Book 4
from Rape protecting girls from rapists students book
 Answer questions on the Page 65-67
passage correctly.  Teachers
 Infer meaning of the new guide page
words used 33-35
 English
dictionary
7,8 GRAMMAR Gerunds By the end of the lesson, the  Discussing  Dictionary  New Horizons
learner should be able to:  Video in English
 Define gerunds  Writing demonstration Book 4
 Identify gerunds in sentences sentences students book
 Use gerunds correctly in Page 71-73
sentences   Teachers
guide page
35-37
1 WRITING Social writing: By the end of the lesson, the   
7 Instructions to learner should be able to: 
Writing
discussion
Chalkboard New Horizons
in English
 Video
friends and  Appreciate the need to acquire demonstration Book 4
relatives instructions-writing skills students book
 Write instructions to friends Page 73-74
and relatives correctly  Teachers
6
  Write neatly and legibly guide page
37-38
2/3 INTENSIVE By the end of the lesson, the learner  Reading set  Discussion  The
READING The recommended should be able to: texts  Video recommended
setbook  Analyze the setting,  Discussing the demonstration setbook
characters, roles, themes, issues raised
style and language use in the
set text

4 EFFECTIVE -Acceptable speech By the end of the lesson, the  Discussion  Chalkboard  New Horizons
COMMUNICA habits, tone and learner should be able to:  Role play in English
TION interruption  Identify acceptable manners in Book 4
-Making oral speech students book
reports: police  Identify the words and Page 75-76
statements expressions that are helpful  Teachers
and socially acceptable in guide page
speech 39-40
 Describe the features of a good
oral report
 Practice making oral reports
5 STUDY SKILLS Study of works of By the end of the lesson, the learner  Discussion  Video  New Horizons
literature: Some should be able to: demonstration in English
stylistic devices in  Define stylistic devices Book 4
literary works  Define onomatopoeia, students book
repetition, alliteration, irony, Page 81-83
sarcasm, personification, and  Teachers
allusion guide page
 Identify the defined stylistic 40-41
devices in given texts
6 READING Comprehension By the end of the lesson, the  Reading  Pre-reading  New Horizons
Ntanya learner should be able to: comprehension activities in English
 Answer questions on the Book 4
passage correctly. students book
 Infer meaning of the new Page 77-79
words used  Teachers
guide page
41-43
 English
dictionary
7/8 GRAMMAR Relative pronouns By the end of the lesson, the learner  Discussing  Dictionary  New Horizons
should be able to:  PowerPoint in English
 Identify relative pronouns  Writing presentation Book 4
7
  Use relative pronouns in sentences students book
sentences correctly Page 67-6
 Teachers
guide page43-
54
8 1 WRITING Public writing: By the end of the lesson, the  Writing  Chalkboard  New Horizons
Letters of Inquiry learner should be able to:  discussion  in English
and letters of  Define letters of inquiry and Book 4
request request students book
 Write letters of inquiry and Page 85-87
request correctly  Teachers
 Write neatly and legibly guide page
45-46
2/3 INTENSIVE By the end of the lesson, the learner  Reading set  Discussion  The
READING The recommended should be able to: texts  Video recommended
setbook  Analyze the setting,  Discussing the demonstration setbook
characters, roles, themes, issues raised
style and language use in the
set text

4 EFFECTIVE Word stress By the end of the lesson, the  Discussion  Chalkboard  New Horizons
COMMUNICA learner should be able to:   Audio in English
TION  Identify the words from a list presentation Book 4
given whose meaning and students book
word class would change Page 88
depending on stress placement  Teachers
guide page 47
5 STUDY SKILLS Interpretive By the end of the lesson, the learner  Discussion  Chalkboard  New Horizons
reading as a study should be able to:  Video in English
skill  Appreciate the significance of demonstration Book 4
interpretative reading as a students book
study skill  Teachers
 Identify the essential features guide page
of interpretive reading 48-49
 Apply interpretive reading skills
6 READING Comprehension By the end of the lesson, the  Reading  Pre-reading  New Horizons
Off with the old, on learner should be able to: comprehension activities in English
with the new  Appreciate the value of Book 4
generosity students book
 Answer questions on the Page 89-92
passage correctly.  Teachers
 Infer meaning of the new guide page
8
 words used 49-51
 English
dictionary
7,8 GRAMMAR Adjectives + typical By the end of the lesson, the  Discussing  Dictionary  New Horizons
endings learner should be able to:  Video in English
 Identify and discuss the typical  Writing demonstration Book 4
endings of adjectives in sentences students book
sentences Page 83-85
 Teachers
guide page
51-53
9 MID TERM BREAK AND ASSESSMENT

10 1 WRITING Faxes and E-mails By the end of the lesson, the  Writing  Chalkboard  New Horizons
learner should be able to:  discussion in English
 Appreciate the usefulness of Book 4
faxes and e-mail in students book
communication Page 56-62
 State the features of a fax and  Teachers
an e-mail guide page
 Write neatly and legibly 53-54

2,3 READING The recommended By the end of the lesson, the  Reading Excerpts from the  The
setbook learner should be able to:  Discussion setbook recommende
 Analyze the setting,  Writing d setbook
characters, roles, themes,
style and language use in
the set text
4 EFFECTIVE DRAMATISATION: By the end of the lesson, the learner  Discussion Chalkboard  New Horizons
COMMUNICA Use of tone to should be able to:  Role play Audio presentation in English
TION reveal attitude  Present a brief skit in class Book 4
 Use the appropriate tone to students book
bring out the attitude in the Page 100
various situations in the skit  Teachers
guide page
55-56
5 STUDY SKILLS Note making By the end of the lesson, the learner  Discussion  chalkboard  New Horizons
should be able to:  Summary in English
 Make notes on the passage writing Book 4
“Are goats scapegoats?”  Note-making students book
 Write a summary of not more Page 107-107
than 80 words on the measures  Teachers
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 that human beings can take to guide page
improve their land 56-57

6 READING Comprehension By the end of the lesson, the learner  Reading  Pre-reading  New Horizons
A Pound of Flesh should be able to: comprehension activities in English
 Appreciate the need to be kind Book 4
to others students book
 Answer questions on the Page 100-106
passage correctly.  Teachers
 Infer meaning of the new guide page
words used 57-59
 English
dictionary
7,8 GRAMMAR Functions of By the end of the lesson, the learner  Discussing  Dictionary  New Horizons
adjectives in should be able to: in English
sentences  Distinguish among functions of  Writing Book 4
different kinds of adjectives sentences students book
 Use coordinating, Page 107-110
subordinating and correlative  Teachers
conjunctions correctly guide page
59-61
11 1 WRITING Reviews By the end of the lesson, the  Writing chalkboard  New Horizons
learner should be able to:  discussion in English
 Describe the essential parts of Book 4
a review students book
 Write a review correctly Page 110-112
 Write neatly and legibly  Teachers
guide page
61-62
2/3 INTENSIVE By the end of the lesson, the learner  Reading set  Discussion  The
READING The recommended should be able to: texts  Reading recommended
setbook  Analyze the setting,  Discussing the  Writing setbook
characters, roles, themes, issues raised
style and language use in the
set text

4 EFFECTIVE GROUP WORK By the end of the lesson, the  Discussion  Chalkboard  New Horizons
COMMUNICA learner should be able to: in English
TION  Participate effectively in the Book 4
group discussion based on the students book
passage “Leaving Home.” Page 113-114
 Teachers
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 guide page
63-64
5 STUDY SKILLS Study of works of By the end of the lesson, the learner  Discussion  Chalkboard  New Horizons
literature: should be able to: English Book
Symbolism in  Define symbolism 4 students
literature  Identify the symbolism used in book Page
the passage “The Banister.” 116-118
 Teachers
guide page
64-65
6 READING Comprehension By the end of the lesson, the learner  Reading  Pre-reading  New Horizons
Using the Internet should be able to: comprehension activities English Book
as an advertising  Appreciate the importance of 4 students
medium the internet in people’s lives book Page
 Answer questions on the 114-116
passage correctly.  Teachers
 Infer meaning of the new guide page
words used 65-67
 English
dictionary
7,8 GRAMMAR Position of adverbs By the end of the lesson, the learner  Discussing  Dictionary  New Horizons
in sentences should be able to: English Book
 Define adverbs  Writing 4 students
 Use adverbs in various sentences book Page
positions in sentences correctly 118-121
 Teachers
guide page67-
68

12-13 REVISION, END TERM EXAMINATIONS, MARKING AND CLOSING

ENGLISH SCHEMES OF WORK FORM 4

TERM TWO-2024
WE LES TOPIC SUB-TOPIC LESSON OBJECTIVES TEACHING/ TEACHING/LEARNING REFERENCES REMARKS
EK SO LEARNING RESOURCES
N ACTIVITIES
1,2 OPENING AND REVISION OF END YEAR EXAMINATIONS

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3 1 EFFECTIVE -Oral Presentations By the end of the lesson, the learner  Discussion  Chalkboard  New Horizons
COMMUNICA -Study of works of should be able to:  Oral  Flash cards in English
TION literature: Plot and  Write a short summary of one presentation Book 4
synopsis of the literature setbooks students book
 Give an oral presentation of Page 124-125
the summary in the class  Teachers
without making reference to guide
the text or exercise book
 Write a synopsis of one of the
literary works being studied
2 STUDY SKILLS Summary writing By the end of the lesson, the learner  Discussion  Chalkboard  New Horizons
should be able to:  Summary in English
 Read the passage entitled “The writing Book 4
Benefits of Dancing” and write students book
a summary of about 50 words Page 128-129
on the social benefits of  Teachers
attending dances guide

3 READING Racism By the end of the lesson, the learner  Reading  Pre-reading  New Horizons
should be able to: comprehension activities in English
 Appreciate the dangers of Book 4
racism students book
 Answer questions on the Page 126-127
passage correctly.  Teachers
 Infer meaning of the new guide
words used  English
dictionary
4 GRAMMAR Adverbs- typical By the end of the lesson, the learner  Discussing  Dictionary  New Horizons
endings should be able to: in English
 Identify the various typical  Writing Book 4
endings of adverbs sentences students book
 Form adverbs form given Page 129-130
words using the typically  Teachers
endings discussed guide
6 WRITING Expository writing By the end of the lesson, the learner  Writing  Chalkboard  New Horizons
should be able to:  discussion in English
 Write a good expository Book 4
composition following the students book
guidelines and the sample Page 121-122
given  Teachers
guide
7,8 INTENSIVE The recommended By the end of the lesson, the  Discussion  Chalkboard  The
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 READING setbook learner should be able to: recommende
 Analyze the setting, d setbook
characters, roles, themes,
style and language use in
the set text

4 CAT ONE EXAMINATIONS

4 WRITING By the end of the lesson, the learner  Writing  Chalkboard  New Horizons
Questionnaires should be able to: in English
 Define a questionnaire Book 4
 Write a good question using students book
the guidelines given by the Page 130-132
teacher  Teachers
guide
5 EFFECTIVE READING POETRY By the end of the lesson, the learner  Reading  Charts  New Horizons
COMMUNICA should be able to:  Question and in English
TION  Read the poem “The Village answers Book 4
well loudly in chorus. students book
 Answer the questions from the Page 140-142
poem correctly  Teachers
guide
 Understandin
g Poetry

6 READING Addicted to Love By the end of the lesson, the  Reading  Pre-reading  New Horizons
COMPREHEN learner should be able to: comprehension activities in English
SION  Appreciate the dangers of Book 4
addiction to drugs students book
 Answer questions on the Page 136-139
passage correctly.  Teachers
 Acquire and use new guide
vocabulary  English
dictionary
7,8 GRAMMAR Functions of By the end of the lesson, the  Discussing  Dictionary  New Horizons
prepositions learner should be able to: in English
 Define prepositions  Writing Book 4
 Identify the functions of sentences students book
prepositions in given sentences Page 142-146
 Make sentences with  Teachers
prepositions that serve guide
different functions
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5 1 WRITING Creative writing: By the end of the lesson, the  Writing  Chalkboard  New Horizons
Imaginative writing learner should be able to:  Discussion in English
 Define creative writing Book 4
 Write a good imaginative students book
composition Page 147-148
 Teachers
guide
7,8 INTENSIVE The recommended By the end of the lesson, the  Discussion  Chalkboard  The
READING setbook learner should be able to: recommende
 Analyze the setting, d setbook
characters, roles, themes,
style and language use in
the set text
4 EFFECTIVE Dialogue: Turn- By the end of the lesson, the  Discussion  Chalkboard  New Horizons
COMMUNICA taking to learner should be able to:  Role play in English
TION demonstrate  Identify the signals that Book 4
empathy indicate that a speaker is students book
claiming a turn during a Page 149-152
conversation  Teachers
 Participate in a conversation guide page 17
effectively and ensuring that
turn-taking rules are observed

5 ORAL Animal Folktales By the end of the lesson, the learner  Narration  Chalkboards  New Horizons
LITERATURE should be able to:  Discussion  Wall charts in English
 Discuss the characteristics of  Reading with short Book 4
animal folktales poems students book
 Answer the questions from Page 155-158
the animal folktale given  Oral
correctly Literature for
Schools

6 READING Clash of Cultures By the end of the lesson, the  Reading  Pre-reading  New Horizons
COMPREHEN learner should be able to: comprehension activities in English
SION  Appreciate the diverse cultures Book 4
of the world students book
 Answer questions on the Page 152-155
passage correctly.  Teachers
 Infer meaning of the new guide
words used  English
dictionary
7,8 GRAMMAR Conjunctions: By the end of the lesson, the learner  Discussing  Dictionary  New Horizons

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 Functions in should be able to: in English
sentences  Define conjunctions  Writing Book 4
 Identify the functions of sentences students book
conjunctions in sentences Page 158-161
 Use conjunctions in sentences  Teachers
correctly guide
6 1 WRITING Autobiography By the end of the lesson, the  Writing  Chalkboard  New Horizons
learner should be able to:  discussion  Sample in English
 Define an autobiography publications Book 4
 Write a good autobiography students book
using the guidelines given by Page 161
the teacher  Teachers
guide
4 EFFECTIVE Focus on speaking By the end of the lesson, the  Discussion  Chalkboard  New Horizons
COMMUNICA learner should be able to:  Pronunciation in English
TION  Differentiate between formal  Speaking Book 4
and informal speech students book
 Discuss the situations where Page 162-163
either could be used  Teachers
 Write a formal speech of about guide
three paragraphs on a topic of
their choice

5 STUDY SKILLS Studying Oral By the end of the lesson, the learner  Discussion  Chalkboard  New Horizons
Literature: Style in should be able to:  Role play in English
narratives  Identify the important aspects Book 4
of narratives that one should students book
consider Page 166-168
 Outline the stylistic devices  Teachers
characteristic of narratives guide
 Answer the questions from the  Oral
narrative “Hare and Elephant” Literature for
correctly Schools
6 READING Comprehension By the end of the lesson, the  Reading  Pre-reading  New Horizons
The Professional learner should be able to: comprehension activities in English
Touts  Appreciate the dangers of Book 4
corruption students book
 Answer questions on the Page 163-166
passage correctly.  Teachers
 Infer meaning of the new guide
words used  English
dictionary

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 7,8 GRAMMAR Clauses: Inversions By the end of the lesson, the  Discussing  Dictionary  New Horizons
learner should be able to: in English
 Differentiate between defining  Writing Book 4
and non-defining clauses sentences students book
 Use inversions with clauses Page 179-181
correctly  Teachers
 Identify the adverb clauses in guide
given sentences correctly
7 1 WRITING Biographies By the end of the lesson, the  Writing  Chalkboard  New Horizons
learner should be able to:  discussion  Sample recipe in English
 Define a biography Book 4
 Write a brief biography of a students book
good friend of theirs Page 182
 Write neatly and legibly  Teachers
guide page
30-31
2 INTENSIVE By the end of the lesson, the learner  Reading set  Discussion  The
READING The recommended should be able to: texts recommended
setbook  Analyze the setting,  Discussing the setbook
characters, roles, themes, issues raised
style and language use in the
set text

3 EFFECTIVE An Oral Literature By the end of the lesson, the  Discussion  Chalkboard  New Horizons
COMMUNICA research Project learner should be able to:  Role play in English
TION  Define proverbs correctly Book 4
 Outline the functions of students book
proverbs as discussed in the Page 172-173
conversation between Nyar  Teachers
Nam, Otieno and Ojuok guide page 32
 Discuss the characteristics of  Oral
proverbs Literature for
 Give examples of proverbs Schools
from their community and
translate them into English
4 STUDY SKILLS Study of works of By the end of the lesson, the learner  Note taking  Chalkboard  New Horizons
literature: Point of should be able to:  Discussion in English
view  Discuss the various points of Book 4
view used in literature, that is, students book
first person, third person and Page 173-175
objective points of view  Teachers
guide

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 5/6 READING Comprehension By the end of the lesson, the  Reading  Pre-reading  New Horizons
Grandfather learner should be able to: comprehension activities in English
 Appreciate the importance of Book 4
respecting elders students book
 Answer questions on the Page 174-177
passage correctly.  Teachers
 Infer meaning of the new guide
words used  English
dictionary
7,8 WRITING SUMMARY By the end of the lesson, the  Discussing  Dictionary  New Horizons
learner should be able to: in English
 Describe the ceremony of  Writing Book 4
ekereero in the passage sentences students book
“Women Call the Shots” in not Page 177-179
more than 100 words  Teachers
guide
1 WRITING Instructional By the end of the lesson, the   
8 writing: Curriculum learner should be able to: 
Writing
discussion
Chalkboard New Horizons
in English
Vitae I  Define a CV correctly Book 4
 Write a good own CV using the students book
guidelines given by the teacher Page 197-206
 Teachers
guide
2/3 INTENSIVE By the end of the lesson, the learner  Reading set  Discussion  The
READING The recommended should be able to: texts recommended
setbook  Analyze the setting,  Discussing the setbook
characters, roles, themes, issues raised
style and language use in the
set text

4 EFFECTIVE Negotiation skills By the end of the lesson, the  Discussion  Chalkboard  New Horizons
COMMUNICA learner should be able to:  Role play in English
TION  Outline the various situations Book 4
one may require to use students book
negotiation skills Page 183-185
 Describe the process of  Teachers
negotiation accurately guide
 Engage in a mock negotiation
on any given topic
5 STUDY SKILLS Study of works of By the end of the lesson, the learner  Discussion  Samples of  New Horizons
literature: Oral should be able to: oral poems in English

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 Poetry  Discuss the various forms of  Chalkboard Book 4
oral poetry students book
 Discuss features of oral poetry Page 188-193
 Answer the questions from the  Teachers
oral poem entitled “Omukiga guide
Bridegroom’s emissary”  Oral
correctly Literature for
Schools

6 READING Comprehension By the end of the lesson, the  Reading  Pre-reading  New Horizons
The Silent Scream learner should be able to: comprehension activities in English
 Appreciate the dangers of Book 4
abortion students book
 Answer questions on the Page 186-188
passage correctly.  Teachers
 Infer meaning of the new guide
words used  English
dictionary
7/8 GRAMMAR Clauses: Sentence By the end of the lesson, the learner  Discussing  Dictionary  New Horizons
Connectors should be able to: in English
 Define sentence connectors  Writing Book 4
 List all the sentence connectors sentences students book
in English Page 194-196
 Use sentence connectors in  Teachers
sentences correctly guide
9 MID TERM BREAK AND ASSESMENT

10 1 WRITING Instructional By the end of the lesson, the  Writing Chalkboard  New Horizons
writing: Curriculum learner should be able to:  discussion in English
Vitae II  Define a CV correctly Book 4
Write a good own CV using the students book
guidelines given by the teacher Page 85-
87197-206
 Teachers
guide
2/3 INTENSIVE By the end of the lesson, the learner  Reading set  Discussion  The
READING The recommended should be able to: texts recommended
setbook  Analyze the setting,  Discussing the setbook
characters, roles, themes, issues raised
style and language use in the
set text

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 4 EFFECTIVE Word stress By the end of the lesson, the  Discussion  Chalkboard  New Horizons
COMMUNICA learner should be able to:  in English
TION  Identify the words from a list Book 4
given whose meaning and students book
word class would change Page 88
depending on stress placement  Teachers
guide page 47
5 STUDY SKILLS Interpretive By the end of the lesson, the learner  Discussion  Chalkboard  New Horizons
reading as a study should be able to: in English
skill  Appreciate the significance of Book 4
interpretative reading as a students book
study skill  Teachers
 Identify the essential features guide page
of interpretive reading 48-49
 Apply interpretive reading skills
6 READING Comprehension By the end of the lesson, the  Reading  Pre-reading  New Horizons
Off with the old, on learner should be able to: comprehension activities in English
with the new  Appreciate the value of Book 4
generosity students book
 Answer questions on the Page 89-92
passage correctly.  Teachers
 Infer meaning of the new guide page
words used 49-51
 English
dictionary
7,8 GRAMMAR Adjectives + typical By the end of the lesson, the  Discussing  Dictionary  New Horizons
endings learner should be able to: in English
 Identify and discuss the typical  Writing Book 4
endings of adjectives in sentences students book
sentences Page 83-85
 Change words given to  Teachers
adjectives that end with the guide page
typical endings explained 51-53
11 1 WRITING Speeches By the end of the lesson, the  Writing  Chalkboard  New Horizons
learner should be able to:  discussion in English
 Define a speech Book 4
 Write a good speech according students book
to the format and the Page 216-218
guidelines given by the teacher  Teachers
 Write neatly and legibly guide

2,3 READING The recommended By the end of the lesson, the   Excerpts from  The
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 setbook learner should be able to: the setbook recommende
 Analyze the setting, d setbook
characters, roles, themes,
style and language use in
the set text
4 EFFECTIVE Recorded speech: By the end of the lesson, the learner  Discussion  Chalkboard  New Horizons
COMMUNICA Using tone to should be able to:  Role play in English
TION reveal attitude  Read the poem “Grass will Book 4
Grow” aloud in class students book
 Discuss the feelings that the Page 207
poem arouses  Teachers
 Identify the tone of the poem guide
 Discuss the attitude of the  Understandin
speaker towards death g Poetry

5 STUDY SKILLS Summary writing By the end of the lesson, the learner  Discussion  Chalkboard  New Horizons
should be able to:  Summary in English
 Make notes from the passage writing Book 4
entitled “Plastics.”  Note-making students book
 Summarize the passage in not Page 211-212
more than 120 words  Teachers
guide

6 READING Comprehension By the end of the lesson, the learner  Reading  Pre-reading  New Horizons
Contrary should be able to: comprehension activities in English
Thermometers  Appreciate the dangers of Book 4
global warming students book
 Answer questions on the Page 208-211
passage correctly.  Teachers
 Infer meaning of the new guide
words used  English
dictionary
7,8 GRAMMAR Clauses: By the end of the lesson, the learner  Discussing  Dictionary  New Horizons
Substitution and should be able to: in English
Ellipsis  Distinguish between  Writing Book 4
substitution and ellipsis sentences students book
 Rewrite the sentences given Page 212-216
using substitution and ellipsis  Teachers
guide

12, 13, REVISION, END TERM EXAMINATIONS, MARKING AND CLOSING

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1 EFFECTI LISTENING By the end of the lesson,   
1 VE COMPREHE the learner should be able 
Listening
Oral and
Chalk
boar
New
Horizons in
COMM NSION to: written d English
 Distinguish Book 4
UNICAT exercises
between students
ION
substitution and book Page
.
ellipsis 219-220
Rewrite the sentences  Teachers
given using substitution guide
and ellipsis

21
2 READIN The By the end of the lesson,  Written  Secti  New
G Supermarket the learner should be able exercise on of Horizons in
COMPR of the Poor to:  Reading a set English
EHENSI  Appreciate the Book 4
a book
ON diversity of people students
passage book Page
in their
 Listenin 220-223
neighbourhood
g&  Teachers
 Answer the
speaking guide
questions from the
passage correctly
 Infer meanings of
new words used

3 WRITIN Composition By the end of the lesson,  Written  Secti  New

G based on a the learner should be able exercise on of Horizons in
set book to: s a set English
 Write a good essay Book 4
 General book
based on the The students
review book Page
Blossoms of the
241
Savannah
 Teachers
guide

4- WRITIN Essay writing By the end of the lesson,  Look up  Dictio  New
5 G the learner should be able terms in nary Horizons in
to: the English
 Write a good essay Book 4
dictiona
based on A Doll’s students
ry
House book Page
 Writing 229
 General  Teachers
review guide

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 6 GRAM Indirect By the end of the lesson,  Written  Chalk  New
MAR speech and the learner should be able exercise boar Horizons in
idioms to:  Exercise d English
 Rewrite given Book 4
review  Chart
sentences in either students
direct or indirect s book Page
speech 216
 Use idiomatic  Teachers
expressions guide
correctly in
sentences

7 READIN Intensive By the end of the lesson, Oral exercises  Presc

& G reading: the learner should be able ribed
8 to: Discussion on the litera  Literature
Setbooks  Analyze the setbooks setbooks
ture
setting, characters,
setbo
roles, themes, Dramatization
oks
style and language
use in the set text

1 LISTENI Features of By the end of the lesson,     

2 the learner should be able
Silent Chalk New
Horizons in
NG & oral poetry reading boar
2 SPEAKI to:  Writing d English
 Identify the Book 4
NG  Reading  Chart
various forms of students
an oral s book Page
REVISI oral poetry
poem 259-261
ON  Discuss the
 Writing  Teachers
features of oral
translati guide
poetry
ons
 Outline the
 Group
functions of oral
reflectio
poetry
ns

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3 WRITIN Report By the end of the lesson,  Reading  Sam  New  
G writing the learner should be able  Writing ples Horizons in
to:  General of English
 Write a good Book 4
review repo
report of about students
rts
300-400 following book Page
230
the guidelines
 Teachers
given by the
guide
teacher

4 GRAM Revision By the end of the lesson,  Reading  Sam  New

MAR exercises the learner should be able example ple Horizons in
to: s sent English
Answer the grammar Book 4
 Oral ence
questions in the exercises students
exercise s
given correctly book Page
 Written 239-240
exercise  Teachers
guide

5 READIN A Special By the end of the lesson,  Written  Read  New

G Child the learner should be able exercise ers Horizons in
COMPR to:  Reading English
 Appreciate people Book 4
EHENSI a
with physical students
ON passage
challenges book Page
 Listening 234-236
 Answer questions
&  Teachers
from the passage
speaking guide
correctly
 Infer the meaning
of the new words
in the passage

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 6 WRITIN Imaginative By the end of the lesson,  Guided  Chalk  New
G composition the learner should be able practical boar Horizons in
to: activities d English
 Write a good Book 4
 Group
imaginative students
reflectio book Page
composition to
ns 241
end with the
 General  Teachers
statement given
review guide

7 READIN Intensive By the end of the lesson,  Oral  Set  Literature

& G reading the learner should be able exercise book setbooks
8 to: s guid
 Analyze the
 Discussi es
Setbooks setting, characters,
on on
roles, themes,
the set
style and language
books
use in the set text
 Dramati
zation

1 ORAL Trickster By the end of the lesson,   

3 LITERA narratives the learner should be able
Reading
aloud.
Read
ers
New
Horizons in
TURE to:  Guided English
 Define trickster Book 4
discussi
narratives students
on book Page
 Identify features of
 Role 237-239
a trickster
play  Teachers
narrative guide
 Discuss the  Oral
functions of Literature
different types of for Schools
narratives

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2 GRAM REVISION By the end of the lesson,  Guided  Sam  New
MAR the learner should be able discussi ples Horizons in
3 to: on of English
 Attempt the Book 4
 Oral sent
grammar exercise students
and enc
given correctly book Page
written es 249-250
exercis  Teachers
es guide

4- WRITIN Functional By the end of the lesson,  Writing  Samp  New

5 G writing the learner should be able le Horizons in
to: pers English
Personal  Write a good Book 4
onal
Journal personal journal students
journ
based on the given book Page
al 242
question
 Teachers
guide

6 LISTENI Oral skills By the end of the lesson,  Guided  Chalk  New
NG & the learner should be able discussi boar Horizons in
SPEAKI to: on d English
Attempt the oral skills Book 4
NG  Group
exercises given correctly students
writing book Page
 General 232-233
review  Teachers
 Oral and guide
written
exercise
s

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 7 READIN Intensive By the end of the lesson,  Guided  Set  Literature
& G reading: the learner should be able revision book setbooks
8 Setbooks to:  Answer guide
Revision  Analyze the
review
setting, characters,
question
roles, themes,
s
style and language
use in the set text

1 LISTENI Oral skills By the end of the lesson,   

4 NG & the learner should be able
Guided
discussi
Chalk
boar
New
Horizons in
SPEAKI to: on d English
 Attempt the oral Book 4
NG  Group
skills exercises students
writing book Page
given correctly
 General 208-211
review  Teachers
 Oral and guide
written
exercise
s

2 READIN Poetry: By the end of the lesson,  Reading  Chalk  New

G the learner should be able a poem boar Horizons in
3 Alliteration to: aloud d English
and  Define the poetic Book 4
 Guided
assonance terms indicated students
discussi book Page
correctly
on 248-249
Metaphors,  Identify them in
irony and  Writing  Teachers
the poem given
 General guide
contrast correctly
review  Understand
 Answer the ing Poetry
question given
from the poem
correctly

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 4- FUNCTI Notification By the end of the lesson,  Writing  Chalk  New
5 ONAL of a the learner should be able board Horizons in
WRITIN meeting, to:  Sampl English
 Review the formats Book 4
G minutes, es of
and the content of students
memo and the
notification of a book Page
CV writing meeting, minutes, said 252
memo and CV functi  Teachers
correctly onal guide
docu
ments

6 GRAM Rewriting By the end of the lesson,  Oral and  Chalk  New
MAR sentences to the learner should be able written boar Horizons in
convey to: exercise d English
 Attempt the Book 4
same s
exercises given students
meaning
correctly book Page
261-263
 Teachers
guide

7 INTENS Intensive By the end of the lesson,  Guided  Setb  Literature

& IVE reading: the learner should be able revision ooks setbooks
8 READIN Set books to:  Answer guide
G revision  Analyze the
review s
setting, characters,
question
roles, themes,
s
style and language
use in the set text

5- REVISION OF EXAMINATION-TYPE
10
QUESTIONS

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