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Grade 7 English curriculum design

The strands and sub-strands in the KICD design, in teaching order, with the suggested number of lessons for each. Checked by two teachers. The first sub-strand is shown in full.

Strands
8
Sub-strands
22
Lessons a week
5

1.0 Listening and Speaking

  1. 1.1 Conversational Skills: Polite Language2 lessons
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    Learning outcomes

    • identify polite expressions used in the introduction of self and others
    • use polite expressions in the introduction of self and others in different speaking contexts
    • model respectful behaviour during introductions

    Key inquiry questions

    • Why is it important for people to introduce themselves?

    Learning experiences

    • make a list of necessary details about people that one needs to know for effective introduction
    • brainstorm different types of introduction
    • list polite expressions that can be used during the introduction
    • match polite expressions to corresponding types of introduction
    • discuss reasons for using polite language in introductions
    • use games such as ‘catch the ball’ for the introduction of others
    • role-play different contexts of self-introduction with peers
    • review an audio or video recording of formal and informal introductions
  2. 1.2 Listening: Views/ Opinions2 lessons

2.0 Reading 1 and 2

  1. 2.1 Extensive Reading: Independent Reading2 lessons

3.0 Grammar in Use

  1. 3.1 Word Classes: Nouns2 lessons
  2. 3.2 Formation of Adjectives1 lesson
  3. 3.3 Phrasal Verbs2 lessons

4.0 Reading 2

  1. 4.1 Intensive Reading: Trickster Narratives2 lessons

5.0 Writing

  1. 5.1 Handwriting: Legibility and Neatness2 lessons
  2. 5.2 Spelling antonyms, synonyms, and numbers2 lessons
  3. 5.3 The Writing Process: Dialogues2 lessons

6.0 Family

  1. 6.1 Listening and Speaking2 lessons
  2. 6.2 Reading2 lessons
  3. 6.3 Grammar in Use2 lessons
  4. 6.4 Writing2 lessons

7.0 Drug and Substance Abuse

  1. 7.1 Listening and Speaking2 lessons
  2. 7.2 Reading2 lessons
  3. 7.3 Grammar in Use2 lessons
  4. 7.4 Writing2 lessons

8.0 Reading

  1. 8.1 Extensive Reading: Non-Fiction materials2 lessons
  2. 8.2 Intensive reading: Dilemma Narratives2 lessons
  3. 8.3 Intensive Reading- Comprehension2 lessons
  4. 8.4 Class Reader: Main Ideas2 lessons

43 suggested lessons in all. Sign in to read the learning outcomes, key inquiry questions and learning experiences for the other 21 sub-strands.

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