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Grade 9 English (Grade 9)

Term 1 - 2026

Teacher: Grade 9 Teacher
School: Junior School

Wk.LsnStrandSub-strandLesson Learning OutcomesLearning ExperiencesKey Inquiry Question(s)Learning ResourcesAssessment MethodsReflection
1 1 Listening and Speaking Citizenship: Polite Language, euphemism, debate and courteous expressions. By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to listen, speak, read, use grammar and write effectively in Grade 9 English in relation to Citizenship: Polite Language, euphemism, debate and courteous expressions.. Learners listen to model conversations, identify polite and impolite expressions, practise euphemisms, hold a guided debate on citizenship and give peer feedback on respectful communication. How does polite language promote peaceful citizenship? KICD Grade 9 English curriculum design, learner readers and class readers, audio recordings, charts, dictionaries, digital devices, writing materials, newspapers, magazines and learner portfolios. Assess oral participation, debate etiquette, use of euphemism and peer feedback. Most learners were able to listen, speak, read or write using the target vocabulary, structures and communication skill for the lesson. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Citizenship: Polite Language, euphemism, debate and courteous expressions. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
2 1 Writing Citizenship: Legibility, neatness, paragraphing and mechanics of writing. By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to listen, speak, read, use grammar and write effectively in Grade 9 English in relation to Citizenship: Legibility, neatness, paragraphing and mechanics of writing.. Learners examine handwriting samples, practise neat writing, edit punctuation and capitalisation, then write a citizenship paragraph with clear topic and supporting sentences. Why should written work be legible and well organised? KICD Grade 9 English curriculum design, learner readers and class readers, audio recordings, charts, dictionaries, digital devices, writing materials, newspapers, magazines and learner portfolios. Use writing sample, editing checklist, paragraph rubric and learner reflection. Most learners were able to listen, speak, read or write using the target vocabulary, structures and communication skill for the lesson. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Citizenship: Legibility, neatness, paragraphing and mechanics of writing. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
3 1 Listening and Speaking Science: Fiction: Oral Literature - short forms such as riddles, tongue twisters and proverbs. By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to listen, speak, read, use grammar and write effectively in Grade 9 English in relation to Science: Fiction: Oral Literature - short forms such as riddles, tongue twisters and proverbs.. Learners collect riddles, tongue twisters and proverbs from print, digital or community sources, perform them in groups and explain their meaning and language features. How do short forms enrich spoken language? KICD Grade 9 English curriculum design, learner readers and class readers, audio recordings, charts, dictionaries, digital devices, writing materials, newspapers, magazines and learner portfolios. Assess performance, collection portfolio, pronunciation and explanation of meaning. Most learners were able to use digital tools correctly and type or enter data with improving speed and accuracy, for example typing about 40 words per minute where keyboard practice was involved. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Science: Fiction: Oral Literature - short forms such as riddles, tongue twisters and proverbs. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
4 1 Reading Science: Fiction: Intensive Reading - plot development in fiction. By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to listen, speak, read, use grammar and write effectively in Grade 9 English in relation to Science: Fiction: Intensive Reading - plot development in fiction.. Learners read a science-fiction passage, identify setting, conflict, sequence of events, climax and resolution, then create a plot map. How does plot help a reader follow a story? KICD Grade 9 English curriculum design, learner readers and class readers, audio recordings, charts, dictionaries, digital devices, writing materials, newspapers, magazines and learner portfolios. Assess plot map, comprehension responses, group discussion and oral presentation. Most learners were able to use digital tools correctly and type or enter data with improving speed and accuracy, for example typing about 40 words per minute where keyboard practice was involved. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Science: Fiction: Intensive Reading - plot development in fiction. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
5 1 Listening Environmental Conservation: Listening comprehension for main idea and supporting details. By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to listen, speak, read, use grammar and write effectively in Grade 9 English in relation to Environmental Conservation: Listening comprehension for main idea and supporting details.. Learners listen to an argumentative text on environmental conservation, take notes, identify the main idea and details, and respond to oral questions. How can listening help us understand environmental issues? KICD Grade 9 English curriculum design, learner readers and class readers, audio recordings, charts, dictionaries, digital devices, writing materials, newspapers, magazines and learner portfolios. Use listening checklist, note-making task, oral questions and exit ticket. Most learners were able to listen, speak, read or write using the target vocabulary, structures and communication skill for the lesson. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Environmental Conservation: Listening comprehension for main idea and supporting details. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
6 1 Grammar Environmental Conservation: Modal auxiliaries in expressing obligation, possibility and advice. By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to listen, speak, read, use grammar and write effectively in Grade 9 English in relation to Environmental Conservation: Modal auxiliaries in expressing obligation, possibility and advice.. Learners identify modal auxiliaries in conservation texts, discuss their meaning and construct sentences advising the community on environmental care. How do modal auxiliaries shape meaning in communication? KICD Grade 9 English curriculum design, learner readers and class readers, audio recordings, charts, dictionaries, digital devices, writing materials, newspapers, magazines and learner portfolios. Assess sentence construction, grammar exercise and oral feedback. Most learners were able to listen, speak, read or write using the target vocabulary, structures and communication skill for the lesson. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Environmental Conservation: Modal auxiliaries in expressing obligation, possibility and advice. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
7 1 Reading Environmental Conservation: Poems - structure, persona, stanza and rhyme. By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to listen, speak, read, use grammar and write effectively in Grade 9 English in relation to Environmental Conservation: Poems - structure, persona, stanza and rhyme.. Learners read poems about the environment, identify structural features, discuss persona and message, then recite selected stanzas with expression. How does structure affect the meaning of a poem? KICD Grade 9 English curriculum design, learner readers and class readers, audio recordings, charts, dictionaries, digital devices, writing materials, newspapers, magazines and learner portfolios. Use poetry worksheet, recitation rubric and written response. Most learners were able to listen, speak, read or write using the target vocabulary, structures and communication skill for the lesson. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Environmental Conservation: Poems - structure, persona, stanza and rhyme. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
8 1 Writing Environmental Conservation: Structure of a paragraph. By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to listen, speak, read, use grammar and write effectively in Grade 9 English in relation to Environmental Conservation: Structure of a paragraph.. Learners identify topic sentences, supporting details and concluding sentences, then write and revise a paragraph on conserving the environment. What makes a paragraph clear and complete? KICD Grade 9 English curriculum design, learner readers and class readers, audio recordings, charts, dictionaries, digital devices, writing materials, newspapers, magazines and learner portfolios. Assess draft, revised paragraph, peer editing checklist and teacher comments. Most learners were able to listen, speak, read or write using the target vocabulary, structures and communication skill for the lesson. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Environmental Conservation: Structure of a paragraph. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
9 1 Listening Consumer Protection: Selective listening for consumer laws and policies. By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to listen, speak, read, use grammar and write effectively in Grade 9 English in relation to Consumer Protection: Selective listening for consumer laws and policies.. Learners listen to consumer-protection messages, identify specific details, distinguish facts from opinions and discuss responsible consumer choices. Why is selective listening important to consumers? KICD Grade 9 English curriculum design, learner readers and class readers, audio recordings, charts, dictionaries, digital devices, writing materials, newspapers, magazines and learner portfolios. Use listening task, fact-opinion exercise and oral responses. Most learners were able to listen, speak, read or write using the target vocabulary, structures and communication skill for the lesson. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Consumer Protection: Selective listening for consumer laws and policies. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
10 1 Reading Consumer Protection: Intensive reading of consumer texts. By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to listen, speak, read, use grammar and write effectively in Grade 9 English in relation to Consumer Protection: Intensive reading of consumer texts.. Learners read labels, notices, warranties or policy extracts, infer meaning from context and answer comprehension questions. How can careful reading protect a consumer? KICD Grade 9 English curriculum design, learner readers and class readers, audio recordings, charts, dictionaries, digital devices, writing materials, newspapers, magazines and learner portfolios. Assess comprehension, vocabulary task and group presentation. Most learners were able to listen, speak, read or write using the target vocabulary, structures and communication skill for the lesson. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Consumer Protection: Intensive reading of consumer texts. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
11 1 Writing Consumer Protection: Functional and paragraph writing on consumer rights. By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to listen, speak, read, use grammar and write effectively in Grade 9 English in relation to Consumer Protection: Functional and paragraph writing on consumer rights.. Learners compose a complaint note, consumer-rights notice or explanatory paragraph, edit for tone and accuracy and present final copies. How can writing help people claim their rights responsibly? KICD Grade 9 English curriculum design, learner readers and class readers, audio recordings, charts, dictionaries, digital devices, writing materials, newspapers, magazines and learner portfolios. Use functional writing rubric, editing checklist and learner portfolio. Most learners were able to measure length, mass, time, volume or temperature using appropriate instruments and record results in tables with correct SI units. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Consumer Protection: Functional and paragraph writing on consumer rights. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
12 1 Listening and Speaking Relationships: Community: Pronunciation of semivowels, diphthongs and sentence stress. By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to listen, speak, read, use grammar and write effectively in Grade 9 English in relation to Relationships: Community: Pronunciation of semivowels, diphthongs and sentence stress.. Learners listen to model words and sentences, practise /j/ and /w/, diphthongs and stress patterns, then use them in community-themed dialogues. How does pronunciation affect meaning in speech? KICD Grade 9 English curriculum design, learner readers and class readers, audio recordings, charts, dictionaries, digital devices, writing materials, newspapers, magazines and learner portfolios. Assess pronunciation drills, dialogue performance and peer feedback. Most learners were able to listen, speak, read or write using the target vocabulary, structures and communication skill for the lesson. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Relationships: Community: Pronunciation of semivowels, diphthongs and sentence stress. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
13 1 English Language Skills Term 1 review and assessment on citizenship, science fiction, environmental conservation, consumer protection and community relationships. By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to listen, speak, read, use grammar and write effectively in Grade 9 English in relation to Term 1 review and assessment on citizenship, science fiction, environmental conservation, consumer protection and community relationships.. Learners revise Term 1 sub-strands, organise portfolios, complete integrated listening, speaking, reading, grammar and writing tasks, and plan remediation. How can English skills support responsible communication? KICD Grade 9 English curriculum design, learner readers and class readers, audio recordings, charts, dictionaries, digital devices, writing materials, newspapers, magazines and learner portfolios. File marks, corrected work, portfolio evidence and teacher reflection. Most learners were able to use digital tools correctly and type or enter data with improving speed and accuracy, for example typing about 40 words per minute where keyboard practice was involved. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Term 1 review and assessment on citizenship, science fiction, environmental conservation, consumer protection and community relationships. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
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Week 1 , Lesson 1
Strand
Listening and Speaking
Sub-strand
Citizenship: Polite Language, euphemism, debate and courteous expressions.
Learning Outcome
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to listen, speak, read, use grammar and write effectively in Grade 9 English in relation to Citizenship: Polite Language, euphemism, debate and courteous expressions..
Reflection
Most learners were able to listen, speak, read or write using the target vocabulary, structures and communication skill for the lesson. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Citizenship: Polite Language, euphemism, debate and courteous expressions. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
Week 2 , Lesson 1
Strand
Writing
Sub-strand
Citizenship: Legibility, neatness, paragraphing and mechanics of writing.
Learning Outcome
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to listen, speak, read, use grammar and write effectively in Grade 9 English in relation to Citizenship: Legibility, neatness, paragraphing and mechanics of writing..
Reflection
Most learners were able to listen, speak, read or write using the target vocabulary, structures and communication skill for the lesson. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Citizenship: Legibility, neatness, paragraphing and mechanics of writing. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
Week 3 , Lesson 1
Strand
Listening and Speaking
Sub-strand
Science: Fiction: Oral Literature - short forms such as riddles, tongue twisters and proverbs.
Learning Outcome
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to listen, speak, read, use grammar and write effectively in Grade 9 English in relation to Science: Fiction: Oral Literature - short forms such as riddles, tongue twisters and proverbs..
Reflection
Most learners were able to use digital tools correctly and type or enter data with improving speed and accuracy, for example typing about 40 words per minute where keyboard practice was involved. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Science: Fiction: Oral Literature - short forms such as riddles, tongue twisters and proverbs. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
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