Topic Plan: Intensive Listening (Dialogue containing similes)

Grade Level: 5th Grade

Desired Outcome: By the end of the sub-strand, the learner should be able to: a) Select words and phrases with the target sounds, digraphs, and consonant clusters from a text. b) Use similes and vocabulary related to the theme correctly in sentences. c) Judge the appropriateness of words, similes, and nonverbal cues during an oral presentation. d) Interpret a speaker’s feelings and emotions correctly during oral presentations.

Focus: Sounds: /m/ as in money; /n/ as in notes, /ŋ/ as in shilling Digraphs: sn as in sneeze, sl as in a sling

Lesson 1: Introduction to Sounds and Digraphs Objective: Introduce the target sounds and digraphs to the students.

• Begin the lesson by discussing the importance of listening skills and how they help in understanding spoken language.
• Introduce the target sounds /m/, /n/, and /ŋ/ by pronouncing words that contain these sounds, such as money, notes, and shilling.
• Explain the concept of digraphs and introduce the digraphs sn and sl by pronouncing words like sneeze and sling.
• Engage students in a listening activity where they have to identify and write down words that contain the target sounds and digraphs from a given text.

Lesson 2: Similes and Vocabulary Objective: Teach students how to use similes and vocabulary related to the theme correctly in sentences.

• Begin the lesson by explaining what similes are and how they are used to make comparisons using the words “like” or “as.”
• Provide examples of similes related to the theme, such as “as rich as money” or “as valuable as notes.”
• Engage students in a group activity where they have to create their own similes using the target sounds and digraphs.
• Introduce vocabulary related to the theme, such as currency, banknotes, and coins.
• Have students practice using the vocabulary in sentences that also include similes.

Lesson 3: Appropriate Language and Nonverbal Cues Objective: Teach students how to judge the appropriateness of words, similes, and nonverbal cues during an oral presentation.

• Discuss the importance of using appropriate language and nonverbal cues during oral presentations.
• Provide examples of inappropriate language and nonverbal cues and discuss why they are not suitable.
• Engage students in a role-playing activity where they have to present a short dialogue using the target sounds, digraphs, similes, and appropriate language and nonverbal cues.
• Encourage students to provide feedback to their peers on the appropriateness of their language and nonverbal cues.

Lesson 4: Interpreting Feelings and Emotions Objective: Teach students how to interpret a speaker’s feelings and emotions correctly during oral presentations.

• Discuss the importance of understanding a speaker’s feelings and emotions to enhance listening comprehension.
• Provide examples of different emotions and discuss how they can be expressed through tone of voice and body language.
• Engage students in a listening activity where they have to listen to a recorded dialogue and identify the speaker’s feelings and emotions.
• Encourage students to explain their interpretations and discuss how they arrived at their conclusions.

Assessment: - Conduct a listening comprehension assessment where students have to listen to a dialogue containing the target sounds, digraphs, similes, and appropriate language and nonverbal cues. They will then answer questions related to the dialogue, including identifying the target sounds, digraphs, and similes used, judging the appropriateness of language and nonverbal cues, and interpreting the speaker’s feelings and emotions.

Note: The topic plan can be adjusted and expanded based on the specific needs and requirements of the Kenyan curriculum and the students’ proficiency level.