Summary

This MS Word document comprises Grade 10 Literature in English Schemes of Work for Term 1, 2026.
A PDF version is also available upon request.

The schemes of work cover 4 lessons per week and address the following strands and sub-strands:

Strand 1.0 Oral Literature

1.1 Introduction to Oral Literature
1.2 Poetry
    1.2.1 Introduction to Poetry
1.3 Fiction and Non-Fiction
    1.3.1 Fiction (Novel from Kenya)
    1.3.2 Non-Fiction

Strand 2.0 Oral Literature, Poetry, Fiction & Non-Fiction

2.1 Oral Literature
    2.1.1 Oral Narratives
2.2 Poetry
    2.2.1 Appreciation of Poetry
2.3 Fiction and Non-Fiction
    2.3.1 Fiction (Novel Analysis)
    2.3.2 Non-Fiction (Journal Writing)

Strand 3.0 Oral Literature

3.1 Oral Literature
    3.1.1 Appreciation of Songs

Key Topics Covered

• Definition, genres, and functions of oral literature in society.

• Introduction to poetry with emphasis on poetic elements in Kenyan poems.

• Analysis of poems focusing on environmental conservation themes.

• Prose fiction: Characteristics, historical influences on Kenyan prose, and plot analysis.

• Non-fiction prose: Distinguishing features; categories such as autobiography and biography.

• Oral narratives: Features, performance techniques, and social functions.

• Poetry classification: Free verse, blank verse, sonnet, and narrative poetry.

• Performance and structural analysis of selected poems.

• Detailed novel study: Setting, plot, character traits, themes, and cultural relevance.

• Life writing: Structure, stylistic features, and creation of personal journals.

• Appreciation of oral songs, including identification of features and analysis of lullabies.

Main Reference Material:
KICD Curriculum Design for Literature in English.