| Lesson Plan |
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Date: 25/02/2026 |
| Subject: Kiswahili |
| Lesson Topic: communicate factual information, ideas and arguments in short and extended writing tasks in appropriate and accurate Swahili |
Learning Objective/s:
- Identify the purpose and audience for different short and extended writing tasks in Swahili.
- Organise ideas using a planning framework before drafting.
- Produce a coherent piece of writing that uses correct grammar, punctuation, and appropriate vocabulary.
- Apply linking devices and evidence to support arguments in extended texts.
- Review and edit written work to meet word‑count and accuracy criteria.
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Materials Needed:
- Projector or interactive whiteboard
- Sample texts (letters, emails, essays) printed handouts
- Writing worksheets with planning grids
- Swahili‑English dictionaries or lexical lists
- Checklist rubric for self‑assessment
- Markers and whiteboard
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Introduction:
Begin with a short video clip showing a real‑life situation where clear written communication matters. Ask learners to recall recent writing tasks they have completed and discuss what made those texts effective. Explain that today they will master the structure and language needed for both short and extended Swahili writing, with success measured by a completed checklist.
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Lesson Structure:
- Do‑now (5'): Write a brief informal message to a friend about a school project; collect responses to gauge baseline skills.
- Mini‑lecture (10'): Review the different writing task types, their audiences, and the required structures (letter, email, essay, report).
- Guided planning (10'): Students choose a task, fill a graphic organiser with main points, evidence, and linking words.
- Writing practice (15'): Draft the chosen piece while the teacher circulates, providing on‑spot language support.
- Peer review (10'): Exchange drafts, use the provided checklist to give constructive feedback on content, organisation, and language.
- Whole‑class feedback & summary (5'): Highlight common strengths and errors, restate the success criteria.
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Conclusion:
Recap the key steps of analysing the task, planning, writing, and checking. Students complete an exit ticket by writing one sentence that summarises the most important language tip they learned. For homework, they will revise their draft based on peer feedback and submit a polished version before the next lesson.
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