Grade 4 English Schemes of Work
Complete Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) schemes of work for Grade 4 English. Aligned with official KICD weekly lesson allocations, core competencies, and instant Word (.docx) export.
Curriculum & Teaching Structure
Key educational specifications determined by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD).
| Learning Area | English |
|---|---|
| Education Level | Grade 4 (Upper Primary) |
| Weekly Lesson Allocation | 5 lessons per week (KICD Upper Primary CBE Matrix) |
| Terms Covered | Term 1, Term 2, Term 3 |
| Curriculum Source | Official KICD CBC Curriculum Designs |
| Available Export Formats | Clean Microsoft Word (.docx) Documents ready for printing or editing |
Curriculum Strands & Learning Outcomes Preview
Preview verified strands and sub-strands included in the Grade 4 English curriculum design.
Listening and Speaking (STR-1)
Pronunciation and Vocabulary
Key Outcomes: Pronounce words with correct stress and intonation; Use a variety of vocabulary in different contexts
Inquiry: How do we pronounce words correctly?
Listening Comprehension
Key Outcomes: Listen attentively to short texts and identify main ideas; Follow simple instructions given orally
Inquiry: How do we listen attentively?
Conversation Skills
Key Outcomes: Participate in conversations on familiar topics; Use polite language when speaking
Inquiry: How do we start and end a conversation?
Reading (STR-2)
Reading Fluency
Key Outcomes: Read familiar texts with accuracy and appropriate speed; Read aloud with expression and correct punctuation
Inquiry: What does fluent reading sound like?
Reading Comprehension
Key Outcomes: Identify the main idea of a text; Make predictions before and during reading
Inquiry: What is the main idea of a text?
Extensive Reading
Key Outcomes: Read a variety of texts for pleasure; Retell stories read in own words
Inquiry: What kinds of books do we enjoy reading?
Writing (STR-3)
Handwriting
Key Outcomes: Write legibly with correct letter formation; Maintain consistent spacing between words
Inquiry: How do we form letters correctly?
Spelling
Key Outcomes: Spell common words correctly; Apply basic spelling rules
Inquiry: How do we spell words correctly?
Guided Writing
Key Outcomes: Write simple sentences on familiar topics; Write short paragraphs with a clear main idea
Inquiry: How do we write a good sentence?
Language Structures (STR-4)
Word Classes
Key Outcomes: Identify nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs in sentences; Use different word classes correctly in speech and writing
Inquiry: What are the different word classes?
Sentence Structure
Key Outcomes: Construct simple sentences with correct word order; Use subject-verb agreement in sentences
Inquiry: What is the correct order of words in a sentence?
Punctuation
Key Outcomes: Use capital letters and full stops correctly; Use question marks and exclamation marks appropriately
Inquiry: When do we use capital letters and full stops?
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