2026 KICD CBC Curriculum Design9 Weeks · 45 Lessons1 Strands in Term 3

Grade 2 Literacy Activities Schemes of Work & Strands (Term 3 2026)

Comprehensive curriculum designs, strands, sub-strands, specific learning outcomes, inquiry questions, and editable schemes of work for Grade 2 Literacy Activities Term 3. Free on-page syllabus breakdown with instant export to editable Word (.docx) and PDF.

Grade 2 Literacy Activities Term 3 Curriculum Overview

Summary of syllabus requirements, weekly distribution, key milestones, and course books approved by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) for Grade 2 Literacy Activities in Term 3.

Class / Grade
Grade 2
Pre-Primary Level
Learning Area
Literacy Activities
Core CBC Activity
Term Duration
9 Weeks (45 Lessons)
5 Lessons Per Week
Key Milestones
Mid: Wk 5 · Exam: Wk 9
Ministry of Education 2026
Full Term Timetable

Grade 2 Literacy Activities Term 3 Scheme of Work Table

Week-by-week lesson matrix with specific learning outcomes, inquiry questions, learning experiences, and assessment methods.

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WkLsnStrandSub-strandSpecific Learning OutcomesKey Inquiry Question(s)Learning ExperiencesLearning ResourcesAssessment MethodsReflection
114.0 WRITING4.1 Word and sentence formation

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) identify and write upper and lower case letters in words and sentences correctly

b) develop an interest in writing for pleasure

1. Learners are guided to build simple sentence structures through identification of keywords Learners are guided to identify nouns and verbs in a sentence(subject/verb agreement) Learners re- organize jumbled words to form logical sentences (paragraph, punctuation) Learners written work is displayed to indicate writing progress Learners are guided to use writing, and other forms of representing for a variety of functions i.e. ask questions, express feelings, opinions, etc, in pairs, groups and whole class?

-Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
24.0 WRITING4.1 Word and sentence formation

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) develop an interest in writing for pleasure

1. Learners are guided to build simple sentence structures through identification of keywords Learners are guided to identify nouns and verbs in a sentence(subject/verb agreement) Learners re- organize jumbled words to form logical sentences (paragraph, punctuation) Learners written work is displayed to indicate writing progress Learners are guided to use writing, and other forms of representing for a variety of functions i.e. ask questions, express feelings, opinions, etc, in pairs, groups and whole class?

-Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
34.0 WRITING4.2 Spelling instruction

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) write an increasing number of words and spell them correctly

1. Why is it important to spell words correctly?

- Learners write newly learned words on a word tree

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
44.0 WRITING4.2 Spelling instruction

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) spell words with short and long vowel sounds and consonant clusters

1. Why is it important to spell words correctly?

- Learner should be guided on the use of spelling strategies including knowledge of letter, sound correspondences, and common letter patterns

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
54.0 WRITING4.2 Spelling instruction

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) use phonic knowledge to spell and write familiar and unfamiliar words

1. Why is it important to spell words correctly?

- Learners identify spelling errors in own writing or unknown texts and provide correct spelling(spacing, punctuation, and spelling)

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
214.0 WRITING4.2 Spelling instruction

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) use phonic knowledge to spell and write familiar and unfamiliar words

1. Why is it important to spell words correctly?

- Learners identify spelling errors in own writing or unknown texts and provide correct spelling(spacing, punctuation, and spelling)

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
24.0 WRITING4.2 Spelling instruction

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) use phonic knowledge to spell and write familiar and unfamiliar words

1. Why is it important to spell words correctly?

- Learners identify spelling errors in own writing or unknown texts and provide correct spelling(spacing, punctuation, and spelling)

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
34.0 WRITING4.2 Spelling instruction

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) use phonic knowledge to spell and write familiar and unfamiliar words

1. Why is it important to spell words correctly?

- Learners identify spelling errors in own writing or unknown texts and provide correct spelling(spacing, punctuation, and spelling)

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
44.0 WRITING4.2 Spelling instruction

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) use phonic knowledge to spell and write familiar and unfamiliar words

1. Why is it important to spell words correctly?

- Learners identify spelling errors in own writing or unknown texts and provide correct spelling(spacing, punctuation, and spelling)

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
54.0 WRITING4.2 Spelling instruction

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) use phonic knowledge to spell and write familiar and unfamiliar words

1. Why is it important to spell words correctly?

- Learners identify spelling errors in own writing or unknown texts and provide correct spelling(spacing, punctuation, and spelling)

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
314.0 WRITING4.2 Spelling instruction

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) use phonic knowledge to spell and write familiar and unfamiliar words

1. Why is it important to spell words correctly?

- Learners identify spelling errors in own writing or unknown texts and provide correct spelling(spacing, punctuation, and spelling)

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
24.0 WRITING4.2 Spelling instruction

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) use phonic knowledge to spell and write familiar and unfamiliar words

1. Why is it important to spell words correctly?

- Learners identify spelling errors in own writing or unknown texts and provide correct spelling(spacing, punctuation, and spelling)

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
34.0 WRITING4.3 Handwriting

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) use conventional spacing between words

1. Learners use a variety of handwriting activities to practice letter patterns, word patterns, and sentence patterns Learners observe and practice handwriting as is displayed Learners engage in a variety of handwriting activities to improve their writing (capital and small letters, commas and full stop), in groups, pairs and individually Learners participate in writing contests in class, at school Learners write dictated sentences, paying attention to the spacing (between and within words), punctuation and legibility.?

- communicating requests in written format

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
44.0 WRITING4.3 Handwriting

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) use basic punctuation appropriately

b) join letters to form meaningful words

1. Learners use a variety of handwriting activities to practice letter patterns, word patterns, and sentence patterns Learners observe and practice handwriting as is displayed Learners engage in a variety of handwriting activities to improve their writing (capital and small letters, commas and full stop), in groups, pairs and individually Learners participate in writing contests in class, at school Learners write dictated sentences, paying attention to the spacing (between and within words), punctuation and legibility.?

- communicating requests in written format

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
54.0 WRITING4.3 Handwriting

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) use capitalization appropriately

b) appreciate the importance of clear and legible handwriting

1. Learners use a variety of handwriting activities to practice letter patterns, word patterns, and sentence patterns Learners observe and practice handwriting as is displayed Learners engage in a variety of handwriting activities to improve their writing (capital and small letters, commas and full stop), in groups, pairs and individually Learners participate in writing contests in class, at school Learners write dictated sentences, paying attention to the spacing (between and within words), punctuation and legibility.?

- handwriting for the learners to copy in their book

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
Curriculum Design & Content

Grade 2 Literacy Activities Term 3 Strands and Sub-strands Breakdown

Official KICD curriculum breakdown taught during Term 3 in Grade 2 Literacy Activities. Includes specific learning outcomes (SLOs), key inquiry questions (KIQs), core learning experiences, and teaching aids.

1
Strand 1.0

4.0 WRITING

4 Sub-strands13 Lessons in Term 3

1.1 4.1 Word and sentence formation

3 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:

  • use familiar words and phrases to write simple sentences
  • use the correct noun and verb form in making sentences
  • identify and write upper and lower case letters in words and sentences correctly
  • develop an interest in writing for pleasure
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • Learners are guided to build simple sentence structures through identification of keywords Learners are guided to identify nouns and verbs in a sentence(subject/verb agreement) Learners re- organize jumbled words to form logical sentences (paragraph, punctuation) Learners written work is displayed to indicate writing progress Learners are guided to use writing, and other forms of representing for a variety of functions i.e. ask questions, express feelings, opinions, etc, in pairs, groups and whole class?
Teaching Resources

Approved textbooks, realia, counters, flashcards, charts & digital devices.

1.2 4.2 Spelling instruction

3 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:

  • write an increasing number of words and spell them correctly
  • spell words with short and long vowel sounds and consonant clusters
  • use phonic knowledge to spell and write familiar and unfamiliar words
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • Why is it important to spell words correctly?
Learning Experiences
  • Learners write newly learned words on a word tree
  • Learner should be guided on the use of spelling strategies including knowledge of letter, sound correspondences, and common letter patterns
  • Learners identify spelling errors in own writing or unknown texts and provide correct spelling(spacing, punctuation, and spelling)
Teaching Resources

Approved textbooks, realia, counters, flashcards, charts & digital devices.

1.3 4.3 Handwriting

3 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:

  • use conventional spacing between words
  • use basic punctuation appropriately
  • join letters to form meaningful words
  • use capitalization appropriately
  • appreciate the importance of clear and legible handwriting
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • Learners use a variety of handwriting activities to practice letter patterns, word patterns, and sentence patterns Learners observe and practice handwriting as is displayed Learners engage in a variety of handwriting activities to improve their writing (capital and small letters, commas and full stop), in groups, pairs and individually Learners participate in writing contests in class, at school Learners write dictated sentences, paying attention to the spacing (between and within words), punctuation and legibility.?
Learning Experiences
  • communicating requests in written format
  • handwriting for the learners to copy in their book
Teaching Resources

Approved textbooks, realia, counters, flashcards, charts & digital devices.

1.4 4.4 Creative writing

4 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:

  • apply knowledge of creative writing process to write own texts
  • write clearly with a variety in sentence structure, length, and pattern
  • use appropriate connecting words to sequence sentences
  • exhibit artistic expression through writing
  • choose to write independently during free
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • How do we organize ideas to make a story interesting?
Learning Experiences
  • Learners are guided on the writing process through picture stories in scrapbooks/ journals (planning, drafting, edited, proofreading, publishing)
  • Learners give feedback on their classmate's writing
  • Learners practice sequencing sentences to form creative texts in pairs and groups
  • Learners are provided with pictures as a trigger to creative writing
  • Learners imagination could be stimulated through games e.g.
Teaching Resources

Approved textbooks, realia, counters, flashcards, charts & digital devices.

Grade 2 Literacy Activities Full Year Strands (Terms 1, 2 & 3)

Complete annual curriculum scope for Grade 2 Literacy Activities showing the term-by-term distribution of all 4 strands.

  • 1.0 LISTENING
  • 2.0 SPEAKING
  • 2.0 SPEAKING
  • 3.0 READING
  • 4.0 WRITING
Term 3Current
  • 4.0 WRITING

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Help & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Grade 2 Literacy Activities Term 3

What strands and sub-strands are covered in Grade 2 Literacy Activities Term 3?

In Term 3, Grade 2 Literacy Activities covers the following main strands: 4.0 WRITING. Each strand is broken down into specific sub-strands with allocated lesson periods across the 9-week term.

What are the specific learning outcomes for Grade 2 Literacy Activities in Term 3?

Each sub-strand defines measurable learning outcomes covering knowledge, psychomotor skills, and values. Learners engage in hands-on activities, realia observation, and collaborative problem-solving as outlined in the syllabus breakdown above.

How is Grade 2 Literacy Activities Term 3 structured across weeks?

This scheme spans 9 calendar weeks (45 lesson slots), with Mid-Term Break in Week 5 and End-of-Term Assessment in Week 9, in full compliance with the 2026 Kenyan Ministry of Education school calendar.

Can I download and edit this Term 3 scheme in Microsoft Word or PDF?

Yes. You can instantly download a completely editable Microsoft Word document (.docx) or print-ready PDF, or open it directly in the online scheme builder to customize teacher name, school name, and TSC details.