KICD Approved English and Kiswahili Novella, Poetry and Story Books for Junior Secondary (Grade 7, 8, and 9)

KICD Approved English and Kiswahili Novella, Poetry and Story Books for Junior Secondary (Grade 7, 8, and 9).

The Ministry of Education has approved a range of literary books for Junior Secondary School students in Grade 7, 8, and 9.

These readers cover Kiswahili and English literary genres, including novellas, plays, short stories, and poetry. Below is a breakdown of the approved books by grade and subject:

Grade 7: English and Kiswahili Readers

For Grade 7 students, the approved books offer engaging stories and poetic expressions in both Kiswahili and English:

1. Mshale wa Matumaini – A Kiswahili novella.
2. Tears of Joy – An English novella.
3. Daughter of Nature and Other Poems – An English poetry collection.
4. Melodies of Africa and Other Poems – Another English poetry anthology.

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Grade 8: English and Kiswahili Readers

Grade 8 learners have a selection of diverse works in Kiswahili and English to enhance their understanding of drama, short stories, and poetry:

1. Wema Hauozi – A Kiswahili play.
2. Bridges Without Rivers – An English short story collection.
3. Daughter of Nature and Other Poems – A continuation of the English poetry anthology introduced in Grade 7.
4. Melodies of Africa and Other Poems – A recurring English poetry collection.

Grade 9: English and Kiswahili Readers

The Grade 9 curriculum introduces more advanced literary texts, including Kiswahili poetry and English plays:

1. Hodi Hodi Mashairi – A Kiswahili poetry collection.
2. Last Laugh – An English play.
3. Daughter of Nature and Other Poems – The English poetry anthology continues to be part of the curriculum.
4. Melodies of Africa and Other Poems – Another recurring English poetry collection.

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These carefully selected literary works aim to cultivate analytical and creative thinking skills among Junior Secondary students while enriching their appreciation for literature in both Kiswahili and English.

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