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Lesson Plan
Grade: Date: 25/02/2026
Subject: Kiswahili
Lesson Topic: use a range of appropriate vocabulary and grammatical structures using suitable pronunciation and intonation
Learning Objective/s:
  • Use appropriate Kiswahili vocabulary for everyday and formal topics.
  • Construct sentences using conditional, imperative, descriptive, and interrogative structures with correct grammar.
  • Demonstrate accurate pronunciation of vowel length, consonant clusters, and syllable stress.
  • Apply suitable intonation patterns for questions, statements, and emphasis in spoken interaction.
  • Participate in role‑play dialogues and incorporate teacher feedback to improve fluency.
Materials Needed:
  • Projector and screen
  • Audio recorder and speakers
  • Printed vocabulary handouts
  • Grammar worksheet sheets
  • Role‑play cue cards
  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Short video clip of a Kiswahili conversation
 Introduction:

Begin with a 30‑second audio clip of a natural Kiswahili conversation to capture interest. Ask learners to identify any familiar greetings or words, linking to prior vocabulary. Explain that today they will demonstrate mastery by using correct pronunciation, intonation, and grammatical structures.
Lesson Structure:
  1. Warm‑up (5') – Greeting circle; students exchange salutations using the new vocabulary.
  2. Vocabulary review (10') – Project key words; pairs match words to meanings and create short sentences.
  3. Pronunciation & intonation mini‑lesson (10') – Model vowel length, consonant clusters, stress; choral repetition.
  4. Grammar focus (15') – Briefly present conditional, imperative, descriptive, interrogative forms; students rewrite sample sentences.
  5. Role‑play activity (20') – Think‑pair‑share then enact a shop dialogue using target vocab and structures; teacher circulates for support.
  6. Audio feedback (10') – Students record their dialogues, playback, and peer‑edit for pronunciation and intonation.
  7. Whole‑class reflection (5') – Discuss common errors, revisit success criteria, and celebrate improvements.
Conclusion:

Summarise how the lesson integrated vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and intonation. For the exit ticket, each learner writes one conditional sentence using correct intonation markers. Assign homework: record a 30‑second monologue describing a daily routine, applying today’s vocabulary and intonation patterns.