MAKERERE COLLEGE SCHOOL - KAMPALA

S. 2 ENGLISH SCHEME OF WORK

TEACHER’S NAME: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

THEME: PUBLIC/ EDUCATIONAL

TOPIC 1: MODERN COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

Competency: The learner communicates using telephones and other electronic methods of communication and shares own
experiences of modern

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LEARNING
AIDS
1 2 a. know modern methods of Posters on Group Learners list ICT textbooks,
communication and their use (k) communication discussion, and describe Learners’ bk
methods, Brainstorming modern 2(Longhorn &
Videos on communication New Vision
technology, methods Publishers)
Radio, TVs,
phones
b. compare and contrast communication Comparison Pair work, Class Learners Communication
methods (s) charts, Internet discussion identify skills books,
articles, similarities and Learners’ bk
Drum, flute differences 2(Longhorn &
between New Vision
communication Publishers)
methods
c. know the pros and cons of modern Pro/con charts, Brainstorming, Learners ICT books,
communication (k) News articles Class discussion present lists of Learners’ bk
pros and cons 2(Longhorn &
New Vision
Publishers)

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 2 d. use adjectives and modifiers (k) Adjective word Guided Learners write Grammar
banks, Sample sentence descriptive textbooks,
sentences construction sentences with Learners’ bk
modifiers 2(Longhorn &
New Vision
Publishers)
2 e. distinguish between: 'used to...' and 'I Handouts with Role play, Learners use Grammar
am used to...' (k, s) sentence Sentence both structures workbooks,
examples construction accurately in Learners’ bk
speech and 2(Longhorn &
writing New Vision
Publishers)
f. describe their experience of using various Flashcards with Guided Learners Speaking
forms of communication (s) prompts storytelling narrate their activity guides,
personal Learners’ bk
experiences 2(Longhorn &
New Vision
Publishers)
2 2 g. use 'wh' questions (k) Question cards Pair activity, Learners Grammar
Question- construct textbooks,
answer session questions using Learners’ bk
'wh' words 2(Longhorn &
New Vision
Publishers)
h. use interrogative clauses (k) Chart with Writing Learners write Grammar
examples of exercises sentences with handouts,
interrogative interrogative Learners’ bk
clauses clauses 2(Longhorn &
New Vision
Publishers)
2 i. use auxiliary/helping verbs (k) Auxiliary verb Guided practice, Learners use Grammar
flashcards Sentence drills helping verbs textbooks,
in sentences Learners’ bk
2(Longhorn &
New Vision
Publishers)

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 2 j. apply the etiquette of using this modern Etiquette Roleplay, Peer Learners Communication
communication technology (k, s) posters, Role- evaluation demonstrate handbooks,
play props, proper Learners’ bk
Short video communication 2(Longhorn &
clips etiquette New Vision
Publishers)
3 2 k. use negatives (k) Flashcards with Writing Learners write Grammar
example exercises, Class sentences with guides,
sentences discussion negatives Learners’ bk
2(Longhorn &
New Vision
Publishers)
2 l. know the language forms used in SMS Samples of Group analysis, Learners create Writing guides,
messages/emails (k, gs) SMS and Writing practice short emails Learners’ bk
emails, and SMS 2(Longhorn &
Phones, messages New Vision
computers Publishers)
2 m. understand the language registers used Audio clips of Listening Learners Listening
in different telephone communications (u) phone exercises, Pair summarize guides,
conversations, work main ideas Learners’ bk
phones from 2(Longhorn &
conversations New Vision
Publishers),
Functional &
Creative
Writing Skills
for LSC by
Kaliebi
4 2 n. understand features/function Diagrams of Class Learners ICT textbooks.
/applications on gadgets (u) gadgets, User discussions, explain Learners’ bk
manuals Demonstrations functions of 2(Longhorn &
common New Vision
gadgets Publishers)
o. understand terminologies related to Glossaries of Vocabulary Learners use ICT
communication (u, gs) ICT terms exercises, communication dictionaries,
Guided terms in Learners’ bk
discussion context 2(Longhorn &

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 New Vision
Publishers)
2 p. understand instructions in manuals and Sample Reading Learners follow User manuals,
brochures (u, gs) manuals and practice, Class instructions in Learners’ bk
brochures discussion brochures 2(Longhorn &
New Vision
Publishers)
q. use vocabulary related to Vocabulary Guided writing,
Learners ICT books,
communication technology (k) charts, Word Pair activities
construct Learners’ bk
cards sentences 2(Longhorn &
using technical New Vision
vocabulary Publishers)
AOI FOR TOPIC 1: MODERN COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
THEME: PERSONAL/ PUBLIC

TOPIC 2: CELEBRATIONS

Competency: The learner talks and writes about the different types of celebrations and writes plans, invitations and accounts.

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5 2 a. know different celebrations (k) Picture cards of Class discussion, Learners list Cultural books,
celebrations, Brainstorming types of Learners’ bk
short video celebrations 2(Longhorn &
clips New Vision
Publishers)
b. understand written extracts about Texts on Guided reading, Learners English
different types of celebrations (u) celebrations Pair work summarize textbooks,
main ideas
from extracts
2 c. plan celebrations and understand Planning Group work, Learners draft Writing guides,
the plans of other people (k, s) templates, Guided writing plans for Learners’ bk
Posters celebrations 2(Longhorn &
New Vision
Publishers)
d. use polite language to express Sample Role play, Pair Learners create Communication

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 preference (s) dialogues, work polite books
Flashcards sentences
e. use appropriate intonation (s) Audio clips, Listening and Learners Phonetics
Pronunciation practice practice and textbooks
guides use correct
intonation
2 f. use future present simple tense (k) Sample Sentence Learners write Grammar
sentences, construction sentences in workbooks,
Grammar the future Learners’ bk
charts tense 2(Longhorn &
New Vision
Publishers)
6 2 g. know the informal and formal Sample Group work, Learners draft Writing guides,
language and register used in invitation Writing practice formal and Learners’ bk
invitations (k, gs) letters informal 2(Longhorn &
invitations New Vision
Publishers)
2 h. use the active & passive voice of Grammar Guided writing, Learners write Grammar
verbs (s) charts, Peer review sentences in guides,
Flashcards the active & Learners’ bk
passive voice 2(Longhorn &
New Vision
Publishers),
Practical
English bk 2 pgs
21, 30
2 i. understand the speeches made at Audio clips of Listening Learners Audio guides,
celebrations (u, s, gs) speeches comprehension, summarize Learners’ bk
Class discussion main points 2(Longhorn &
from speeches New Vision
Publishers)
7 2 j. use the present participle (k) Flashcards with Sentence Learners Grammar
participle construction construct books,
examples sentences Learners’ bk
using present 2(Longhorn &
participles New Vision
Publishers),

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 Revision
English by
Ronald Forrest
k. distinguish between the use of past Sample Writing practice Learners use Grammar
simple and present perfect tenses (k, s) sentences, past simple guides,
Grammar and present Learners’ bk
charts perfect tenses 2(Longhorn &
in writing New Vision
Publishers),
Revision
English by
Ronald Forrest
2 l. use possessive adjectives, adverbs, Word banks, Sentence Learners Grammar
and pronouns correctly (k, s) Flashcards construction construct textbooks,
sentences Learners’ bk
using 2(Longhorn &
possessive New Vision
forms Publishers)
AOI FOR TOPIC 2: CELEBRATIONS
THEME: PERSONAL

TOPIC 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN

Competency: The learner understands parent-child relationships, discusses how to relate with their own parents, and understands the language
and body language of apology.

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LEARNING
AIDS
8 2 a. form opinions based on oral and Passages on Guided reading, Learners share Literature
written information on the topic (u, s) parent-child Class discussion opinions based books,
relationships on texts Learners’ bk
2(Longhorn &
New Vision
Publishers)
b. survey the opinions of others (s) Survey Pair work, Class Learners Research
templates, interviews conduct guides,

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 Question surveys and Learners’ bk
prompts present 2(Longhorn &
findings New Vision
Publishers)
2 c. take part in debates on issues related Debate topics, Group debates, Learners Debate guides,
to Parents and Children (s, v) Guidelines Peer evaluation debate issues Learners’ bk
effectively 2(Longhorn &
New Vision
Publishers)
d. use emotive words/words of Word banks, Sentence Learners write Grammar
preference (k, v, gs) Flashcards construction, sentences with handouts,
Group emotive words Learners’ bk
discussions 2(Longhorn &
New Vision
Publishers)
9 2 e. understand a variety of textual Examples of Guided reading, Learners Writing
formats (u) essays, letters, Group analysis identify textbooks,
and articles features of Learners’ bk
various 2(Longhorn &
formats New Vision
Publishers),
Functional &
Creative
Writing Skills
for LSC by
Kaliebi
f. understand and appropriately use Examples of Role play, Learners Communication
polite language in conversations and polite phrases, Writing practice compose and Guides,
written texts (k, gs) Sample letters deliver polite Functional &
conversations Creative
and texts Writing Skills
for LSC by
Kaliebi
2 g. write in a specific format (s) Templates for Writing Learners write Writing
letters, essays, practice, Peer in specified textbooks,
and reports review formats Learners’ bk
2(Longhorn &

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 New Vision
Publishers),
Functional &
Creative
Writing Skills
for LSC by
Kaliebi
2 h. use appropriate language and non- Role-play Role play, Peer Learners Communication
verbal communication for apologies (k, s, scripts, Video discussions perform guides,
gs) clips scenarios with Learners’ bk
proper apology 2(Longhorn &
skills New Vision
Publishers)
10 2 i. use the imperative voice and shades of Example Guided Learners Grammar
tones of adjectives (k, s, v) sentences, speaking, construct books,
Flashcards Practice imperative Learners’ bk
activities sentences with 2(Longhorn &
correct tones New Vision
Publishers),
2 j. use result clauses (k) Sentence cards Writing Learners write Grammar
with examples exercises, sentences guides,
of result Group using result Learners’ bk
clauses discussions clauses 2(Longhorn &
New Vision
Publishers),
2 k. use conditional phrases (k) Flashcards Sentence Learners Grammar
with construction, construct workbooks,
conditional Class exercises conditional Learners’ bk
structures sentences 2(Longhorn &
correctly New Vision
Publishers),
Practical
English bk 2 pg
123, 132, 139

11 2 l. use modals (k) Modals chart, Pair work, Learners write Grammar
Flashcards Sentence drills sentences handouts,

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 using modal Learners’ bk
verbs 2(Longhorn &
New Vision
Publishers),
Revision
English by
Ronald Forrest
2 m. record reported speech (k, s) Sample Guided Learners Grammar
speeches/ sentence rewrite textbooks,
dialogues, writing, Peer dialogues in Learners’ bk
Role-play review reported 2(Longhorn &
scripts speech New Vision
Publishers),
Practical
English bk 2 pg
149, 159, 169
2 n. use relative/interrogative pronouns (k) Word banks, Guided practice, Learners use Grammar
Grammar Sentence relative and guides,
charts construction interrogative Learners’ bk
pronouns 2(Longhorn &
correctly in New Vision
writing Publishers)
AOI TOPIC 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN

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