Keys to English is an exciting, learner-centred course that has been
specifically developed for the NEW Zimbabwean English Curriculum. The
course covers all three phases of the curriculum and provides a solid
foundation for the development of English language skills in everyday
life. This not only encourages a life-long enjoyment of the language,
and a reading culture; it also prepares learners to be active and
successful citizens in the workplace, once they leave school.
Keys to English Grade 1 builds on the basic English language skills
developed in the Early Childhood Development Keys to English books. It
aims to enable pupils to develop basic language skills, to communicate
effectively in different situations, to think critically and to acquire a
strong sense of personal, cultural and national identity. It also
prepares pupils to use English in studying other learning areas across
the curriculum.
Important features of Keys to English Grade 1 Learner’s Book
- Careful development of the four main language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing
- Lots of local and international texts, including stories, information texts, poems, rhymes and dialogues
- Good coverage of cross-cutting themes, for example health, gender, rights and responsibilities, heritage studies
- Plenty of exercises so that learners can apply the skills they have acquired
- Regular Assessment sections, with marks, that can be done on a weekly, fortnightly and monthly basis
- Features of Keys to English Grade 1 Teacher’s Guide
- Clear teaching guidelines for all the activities in the Learner’s Book, with answers where relevant
- Tables indicating the Curriculum Objectives covered in each topic
- Memoranda with marks for activities that can be used for Continuous Assessment during the year
- Extension activities to challenge learners who have easily grasped the skills taught in each topic
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