Learners practise writing  words every week, gradually becoming less dependent on prompts as they  complete    blank filling exercises. They also use  the correct form of words.

Variations to this suggestion  should be made by withdrawing picture prompts early, and  increasing the blanks to be filled using various forms of words  in  a sentence.  The  progression to writing  short phrases should also be accelarated  in instances where  learners can comfortably complete sentences without prompts. This is intended  to take care of differentiated curriculum and  learning. For those struggling with form and meaning of words , opportunities for more practise with various prompts should be availed.

Specific Learning Outcomes 

By the end of the sub strand,  the learner should be able to:-

1. write words from a picture prompt for effective communication,
2. recognise the correct form and meaning of the words to be used in filling in gaps, 
3. appreciate the importance of writing correct  words to express meaning.

Suggested Learning Experiences 

• Learners  observe and respond to picture  prompts  appropriately.
• Learners write a three word sentence using the prompts.
• Learners are  guided in filling in the gaps correctly and meaningfully.
• In groups and pairs, learners match pictures with words.

Key Inquiry Question(s)

1. What items are found in the school?
2. What items are found at home?
3. Which animals

are kept at home?

• How do you get to your home from school?

 Core Competences to be developed:  Communication and Collaboration  by matching pictures with words in groups.

Link to PCIs: Life skills-effective communication; Citizenship-social cohesion

(learners work in groups and in pairs)

Links to other subjects :Languages, Nutrition and Hygiene

Suggested non-formal activity to support learning:  Look out for objects or items that they have not been taught about and make an attempt to name them. They should confirm with the teacher whether the names have been written correctly.

Suggested Learning Resources: Realia, charts, pictures/ photographs that prompt learners to write.

Link to Values: Responsibilty  as learners observe and respond to picture prompts appropriately.

Suggested Community Service Learning activities: Support peers in learning meaning of words

Suggested assessment: Oral questions, portfolio, observation

Suggested Formative Assessment Rubric

Exceeds  Expectations

Learner  fills gaps using correct words and writes words from picture prompts with ease.

Meets Expectations

Learner  fills gaps using correct words and writes words from picture prompts.

Approaching Expectations

Learner  fills gaps using correct words and writes words from picture prompts with some difficulty.

Below Expectations Learner  fills gaps using correct words and writes words from picture prompts with a lot of difficulty.