Summary

• Description:

  The MS Word document comprises Grade 10 Literature in English Schemes of Work Term 1 2026. The PDF version is also available upon your request.

  The schemes of work covers 4 lessons per week.

  The following strands and sub-strands are covered:

  • 1.0 Oral Literature
    • 1.1 Introduction to Oral Literature
  • 1.2 Poetry
    • 1.2.1 Introduction to Poetry
  • 1.3 Fiction and Non-Fiction
    • 1.3.1 Fiction (Novel from Kenya)
    • 1.3.2 Non-Fiction
  • 2.1 Oral Literature
    • 2.1.1 Oral Narratives
  • 2.2 Poetry
    • 2.2.1 Appreciation of Poetry
  • 2.3 Fiction and Non-Fiction
    • 2.3.1 Fiction (Novel Analysis)
    • 2.3.2 Non-Fiction (Journal)
  • 3.1 Oral Literature
    • 3.1.1 Appreciation of Songs

  Key topics covered include:

  • Definition, genres, and functions of oral literature in society.
  • Introduction to poetry, focusing on elements of poems from Kenya.
  • Analysis of poems themed around environmental conservation.
  • Prose fiction: Features, the influence of history on Kenyan prose, and plot analysis.
  • Non-fiction prose: Distinguishing features and categorization (Autobiography, Biography).
  • Oral narratives: Identification of features, performance techniques, and social functions.
  • Poetry classification: Characteristics of free verse, blank verse, sonnets, and narrative poems.
  • Performance and structural analysis of various poem types.
  • In-depth novel analysis: Setting, plot sequence, character traits, themes, and cultural connections.
  • Life writing: Structure, style, and creation of personal journals.
  • Appreciation of oral songs, specifically identifying features and analyzing lullabies.

  The main reference material is the KICD Curriculum Design for Literature in English.

• File Size:

  29.23 KB
• Length:

  9 pages
• Category:

  Schemes of Work
• Level:

  Grade 10
• Subject:

  ENGLISH LITERATURE
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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