Summary

• Description:

  The PDF document comprises Grade 10 Literature in English Curriculum Design.

  It is a Senior School curriculum developed by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) under the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC).

  • Level: Senior School (Grade 10)
  • Learning Area: Literature in English
  • Year of Publication: 2025 (First Published)
  • Curriculum Approach: Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC)
  • Pathway: Social Sciences
  • Focus: Development of literary appreciation, critical analysis skills, creativity, communication competence, and the ability to relate literary experiences to real-life situations

  The curriculum aims to enable learners to:

  • Critically analyse literary texts and relate them to real-life experiences
  • Apply literary terms and devices effectively in interpretation
  • Develop critical thinking and creative expression through literature
  • Use digital literacy skills to enhance learning and production of literary content
  • Appreciate literature as a reflection of human experiences and values
  • Develop research skills for lifelong learning in literature
  • Participate in the creation, performance, and preservation of literary works

  It covers the following strands and sub-strands:

  • Strand 1.0: Oral Literature
    • 1.1 Introduction to Oral Literature
      • Definition
      • Genres
      • Classification
      • Features
      • Functions
    • Oral Narratives
    • Songs (Oral Poetry)
    • Short Forms of Oral Literature
    • Performance of Oral Literature
    • Oral Literature Fieldwork (Project)
  • Strand 2.0: Poetry
    • 2.1 Introduction to Poetry
      • Distinguishing poetry from prose
      • Sources of poetry
      • Categories of poems
      • Elements of poetry (persona, rhythm, rhyme, imagery, tone)
    • Appreciation and analysis of poems
  • Strand 3.0: Fiction and Non-Fiction
    • 3.1 Fiction
      • The Novel from Kenya
      • The Play from Kenya
      • Anthology of Short Stories
    • 3.2 Non-Fiction

  The curriculum emphasises learner-centred approaches such as guided reading, group discussions, performance, field projects, creative writing, and literary research. It integrates core competencies, values, and pertinent and contemporary issues such as cultural preservation, social awareness, collaboration, communication, digital literacy, environmental conservation, and appreciation of diversity to prepare learners for further education and careers in fields such as education, media, communication, publishing, and the creative arts.

• File Size:

  16.14 MB
• Length:

  93 pages
• Category:

  Curriculum Designs
• Level:

  Grade 10
• Subject:

  ENGLISH LITERATURE
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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