English Grade 6

Longhorn English Grade 6 Learner's Book is a book that comprehensively and exhaustively covers the new competency-based English curriculum for primary schools. It promotes the acquisition of core competences, relevant language learning skills, positive attitudes and values. It also promotes practical application of knowledge gained in class. 

The content in this book is based on general experiences of the learner as well as Pertinent and Contemporary Issues (PCIs) given in the curriculum. The book promotes language learning through activities and tasks which are organised within content areas that reflect the learner's environment and social realities. The activities and tasks also promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills as well as acquisition of important life skills among learners. This helps them to respond positively to different challenges. 

Other books in this series include: 
Longhorn English Activities Grade 1, Learner's Book 
Longhorn English Activities Grade 2, Learner's Book 
Longhorn English Activities Grade 3, Learner's Book 
Longhorn English Grade 4, Learner's Book

Longhorn English Teacher’s Guide Grade 6 is a book that gives the teacher practical and step-by-step guidelines on the best teaching and learning methods to apply in each lesson in line with the Competency-Based Curriculum. This book promotes learning by discovery as the teacher is guided to give each lesson a learner-centred approach.

The guide gives suggestions on the assessment methods to be used and guides the teacher by giving examples of assessment questions and expected answers. The teacher is given appropriate teaching guidelines and suggestions on how to make learning activities enjoyable and beneficial to the learners.

Other books in this series include:

Longhorn English Activities Grade 1, Teacher’s Guide
Longhorn English Activities Grade 2, Teacher’s Guide
Longhorn English Activities Grade 3, Teacher’s Guide
Longhorn English Grade 4, Teacher’s Guide

1. Child Labour

Lead	Chapter
1.1.	Listening and Speaking Free chapter!
1.2.	Reading
1.3.	Grammar in Use: Determiners
1.4.	Writing: Guided writing

2. Cultural and Religious Celebrations

Lead	Chapter
2.1.	Listening and Speaking
2.2.	Reading
2.3.	Grammar in Use: Abstract and concrete nouns
2.4.	Writing: Creative writing

3. Etiquette – Telephone

Lead	Chapter
3.1.	Listening and Speaking
3.2.	Reading
3.3.	Grammar
3.4.	Writing: Mechanics of writing

4. Emergency Rescue Services

Lead	Chapter
4.1.	Listening and Speaking
4.2.	Reading
4.3.	Grammar in use: Pronouns
4.4.	Writing: Functional writing

5. Our Tourist Attractions

Lead	Chapter
5.1.	Listening and Speaking
5.2.	Reading
5.3.	Grammar in use: Adjectives
5.4.	Writing: Creative writing

6. Jobs and Occupations – Work Ethics

Lead	Chapter
6.1.	Listening and Speaking
6.2.	Reading
6.3.	Grammar in use: Phrasal quantifiers
6.4.	Writing: Pictorial composition

7. Technology: Scientific Innovations

Lead	Chapter
7.1.	Listening and Speaking
7.2.	Reading
7.3.	Grammar in use: Future continuous tense
7.4.	Writing. Punctuation marks

8. The Farm – Animal Safety and Care

Lead	Chapter
8.1.	Listening and Speaking
8.2.	Reading
8.3.	Grammar in use: Active and passive voice
8.4.	Writing: Creative writing

9. Lifestyle Diseases

Lead	Chapter
9.1.	Listening and Speaking
9.2.	Reading
9.3.	Grammar in use: Adverbs
9.4.	Writing: Punctuation marks

10. Proper Use of Leisure Time

Lead	Chapter
10.1.	Listening and Speaking
10.2.	Reading
10.3.	Grammar in use: Conjunctions
10.4.	Writing: Creative writing – Descriptive writing

11. Sports – Indoor Games

Lead	Chapter
11.1.	Listening and Speaking
11.2.	Reading
11.3.	Grammar in use: Interrogatives
11.4.	Writing: Spellings – Antonyms and synonyms

12. Environment Conservation

Lead	Chapter
12.1.	Listening and Speaking
12.2.	Reading
12.3.	Grammar in use: Question tags
12.4.	Writing: Functional writing

13. Money – Trade

Lead	Chapter
13.1.	Listening and Speaking
13.2.	Reading
13.3.	Grammar in use: Prepositions
13.4.	Writing: Spelling – Affixes