| Lesson Plan |
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Date: 25/02/2026 |
| Subject: Kiswahili |
| Lesson Topic: respond to a written stimulus and use appropriate register and style/format for the given purpose and audience, such as a summary, an informal letter/email, an article, a blog, a report or review |
Learning Objective/s:
- Identify the purpose, audience and most suitable format for a given written stimulus.
- Select and apply the appropriate register and style for formal, informal or neutral contexts.
- Produce a coherent response (summary, letter/email, article, blog, report or review) that meets word‑count and language conventions.
- Proofread the final piece for correct spelling, punctuation and use of Kiswahili idioms.
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Materials Needed:
- Projector and screen
- Printed stimulus cards (photo, article excerpt, advertisement)
- Worksheet with planning checklist
- Handout of model responses (summary, email, article, blog, report, review)
- Whiteboard and markers
- Laptops or tablets for drafting
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Introduction:
Begin with a short video clip showing the rise of e‑bikes in Dar es Salaam to spark interest. Ask learners which type of writing they would use to inform a friend versus a city council. State the success criteria: identify purpose, choose the correct format and register, and produce a well‑structured response.
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Lesson Structure:
- Do‑now (5') – Students read a stimulus card and jot down main ideas, tone and any instructions.
- Mini‑lecture (10') – Explain purpose, audience, register and the six possible formats, using the cheat‑sheet.
- Guided practice (15') – In pairs, choose a format for the stimulus and complete the planning checklist.
- Writing workshop (20') – Learners draft their response on a laptop; teacher circulates to give on‑the‑spot feedback.
- Peer review (10') – Pairs exchange drafts, use the checklist to comment on register, structure and language.
- Whole‑class debrief (5') – Highlight common strengths and errors; reinforce key register features.
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Conclusion:
Recap the objectives, confirming that students can match purpose, audience and register to a suitable format. Exit ticket: each learner writes one sentence stating the format they chose and why it fits the stimulus. For homework, students polish their draft into a final piece ready for submission.
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