Module 5: English
Oral literature and listening skills.
Use this workbook to practice core KCSE communication skills and record evidence of progress.
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SECTION: ENGLISH
MODULE: 5
Part A: Units
1. Oral literature
a. Oral narratives
b. Proverbs
c. Riddles
2. Listening skills
a. Listening comprehension
b. Note taking
c. Summarizing
Part B: Project
Practice oral literature and listening skills.
Project Title: Oral Literature and Listening Practice
Objective: Apply oral literature and listening skills in a real-life setting.
Project Instructions:
- 1. Perform or record one oral narrative or riddle.
- 2. Collect five proverbs and explain their meanings.
- 3. Listen to a short talk or story and take notes.
- 4. Summarize the talk in 5-7 sentences.
- 5. Consult your coach where necessary.
Evidence to Submit:
- • Oral narrative/riddle notes or recording summary.
- • List of proverbs with meanings.
- • Notes and summary of the listening task.
Submission
Part C: Training Others
Guide a learner on oral literature and listening.
Guidance:
- • Explain the purpose of oral narratives and proverbs.
- • Demonstrate note taking from a short audio or story.
- • Help the learner summarize key points.
Reflection:
- • What did the learner understand well?
- • What needed more practice?
- • What support do you need from your coach?
Submission
Part D: Assessment
Competency Levels:
1 = Expectations not met
2 = Partially met
3 = Satisfactorily met
4 = Excellently met
Self-assessment:
- • Oral narratives and riddles:
- • Proverbs and meanings:
- • Listening and note taking:
- • Summarizing skills:
Coach assessment:
- • Oral narratives and riddles:
- • Proverbs and meanings:
- • Listening and note taking:
- • Summarizing skills:
Submission
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