Find Grade 1 English topical questions, the PDF files listed in the KCSE Revision collection and three original practice activities with explanations. A parent or teacher can read the prompts aloud and accept spoken answers where appropriate.
Grade 1 English PDF files
- grade-1-english-topical-questions-and-answers.pdf
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Three short practice activities
Ask the learner to try each question before opening the answer. Use familiar examples, drawings or safe objects as helpful. These questions were written for this page and are not extracts from the downloadable files.
1. Beginning sounds
Question: What sound do you hear at the beginning of sun?
Show answer and adult support prompt
The beginning sound is /s/. Adult prompt: Say sun slowly and let the child listen. This question asks for a sound, so distinguish the sound from simply naming the letter.
2. One and many
Question: Say the word for more than one cat.
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Cats. Adult prompt: Use one toy animal and then two or more, if available. Help the child connect the word ending with the change from one to more than one.
3. A short sentence
Question: Complete: “I can ___.” Choose an action you can do.
Show answer and adult support prompt
An answer could be “I can run.” Other sensible action words are acceptable. Adult prompt: Encourage the child to say the whole sentence and explain the action, without insisting on only one model answer.
Using Grade 1 topical practice
- Choose something already taught. Read the instruction slowly. Check whether the learner understands the words before judging the answer.
- Allow an independent attempt. Give time to speak, draw, count or write as the activity requires. Avoid giving the answer before the learner has had a chance to think.
- Discuss one correction. Explain why a response works and try a similar example. Praise the useful strategy, such as checking a count or finding a reason in a sentence.
These activities support a short revision discussion. Match them to the learner’s classroom work and learning needs. They are not full examinations or a claim that every current curriculum outcome is covered.
Frequently asked questions
Does the PDF have answers?
The listed filename identifies questions and answers. Check the file contents and numbering when using it.
How do I download the file?
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Can the learner answer orally?
A parent or teacher may read these original practice prompts aloud and discuss an oral response. Where a task involves writing or calculation, follow up using a drawing, safe objects or written work as appropriate.
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