Grade-Appropriate Fiction Materials

Syllabus tag: Kenya CBC | Grade 7 English | Theme 9.0 National Heroes | Sub-Strand 9.2.1 Reading: Grade-Appropriate Fiction Materials (2 Lessons)

Lesson objectives

By the end of this topic, you will be able to:

• Select a variety of fictional texts for extensive reading
• Read fictional texts for information and enjoyment
• Appreciate the importance of fiction in life

Summary

This topic asks a genuinely interesting question: can fiction -- invented stories -- teach you something true about national heroes, who are real historical figures? The answer is yes, through the elements of fiction that shape how a true story gets told. This topic covers selecting fiction at the right level, reading it for both information and enjoyment, and identifying the elements that make fiction work.