2026 KICD CBC Curriculum Design14 Weeks · 70 Lessons2 Strands in Term 2

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

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

Grade 3 English Activities Term 2 Curriculum Overview

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

Class / Grade
Grade 3
Pre-Primary Level
Learning Area
English Activities
Core CBC Activity
Term Duration
14 Weeks (70 Lessons)
5 Lessons Per Week
Key Milestones
Mid: Wk 8 · Exam: Wk 14
Ministry of Education 2026
Full Term Timetable

Grade 3 English Activities Term 2 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
111.0 LISTENING AND SPEAKINGLanguage structures and functions

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

a) Play time and

b) Sports

c) Comparatives and

d) superlatives

e) (-er and –est)

f) (6 lessons)

g) Diseases and

h) Foods we eat

i) Conjunctions

j) 'and' 'but'

k) 'because'

l) ( 6 lessons)

1. Learners put objects into 3 groups of different sizes Learners observe and describe objects according to size, weight, length, height using positive, comparative and superlative forms Learners construct sentences using comparatives and superlatives to describe?

2. In groups, learners group items and talk about them using more than one conjunction as individuals, Learners contrast objects or people in the class room using 'but' in pairs/small groups Learners explain reasons using the conjunction because in question and answer dialogues Learners sing and recite poems about diseases and food we eat using conjunctions Learners construct sentences using conjunctions based on a story, poem or conversation they have read or listened to.?

- By the end of the sub strand, the

- learner should be able to:

- identify comparatives and

- superlatives that are used to

- describe people and

- thingsduring play time and

- sports day.

- form comparatives and

- superlatives appropriately

- based on the given examples

- for effective communication;

- enjoy using comparatives and

- By the end of the sub

- strand, the learner should

- be able to:

- use conjunctions to

- talk about nutrition

- and diseases,

- distinguish the uses

- of conjunctions 'and'

- 'but' in sentences,

- enjoy using the

- conjunctions to

- convey different

- meaning

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
21.0 LISTENING AND SPEAKINGLanguage structures and functions

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

a) Play time and

b) Sports

c) Comparatives and

d) superlatives

e) (-er and –est)

f) (6 lessons)

g) Diseases and

h) Foods we eat

i) Conjunctions

j) 'and' 'but'

k) 'because'

l) ( 6 lessons)

1. Learners put objects into 3 groups of different sizes Learners observe and describe objects according to size, weight, length, height using positive, comparative and superlative forms Learners construct sentences using comparatives and superlatives to describe?

2. In groups, learners group items and talk about them using more than one conjunction as individuals, Learners contrast objects or people in the class room using 'but' in pairs/small groups Learners explain reasons using the conjunction because in question and answer dialogues Learners sing and recite poems about diseases and food we eat using conjunctions Learners construct sentences using conjunctions based on a story, poem or conversation they have read or listened to.?

- By the end of the sub strand, the

- learner should be able to:

- identify comparatives and

- superlatives that are used to

- describe people and

- thingsduring play time and

- sports day.

- form comparatives and

- superlatives appropriately

- based on the given examples

- for effective communication;

- enjoy using comparatives and

- By the end of the sub

- strand, the learner should

- be able to:

- use conjunctions to

- talk about nutrition

- and diseases,

- distinguish the uses

- of conjunctions 'and'

- 'but' in sentences,

- enjoy using the

- conjunctions to

- convey different

- meaning

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
31.0 LISTENING AND SPEAKINGLanguage structures and functions

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

a) Play time and

b) Sports

c) Comparatives and

d) superlatives

e) (-er and –est)

f) (6 lessons)

g) Diseases and

h) Foods we eat

i) Conjunctions

j) 'and' 'but'

k) 'because'

l) ( 6 lessons)

1. Learners put objects into 3 groups of different sizes Learners observe and describe objects according to size, weight, length, height using positive, comparative and superlative forms Learners construct sentences using comparatives and superlatives to describe?

2. In groups, learners group items and talk about them using more than one conjunction as individuals, Learners contrast objects or people in the class room using 'but' in pairs/small groups Learners explain reasons using the conjunction because in question and answer dialogues Learners sing and recite poems about diseases and food we eat using conjunctions Learners construct sentences using conjunctions based on a story, poem or conversation they have read or listened to.?

- By the end of the sub strand, the

- learner should be able to:

- identify comparatives and

- superlatives that are used to

- describe people and

- thingsduring play time and

- sports day.

- form comparatives and

- superlatives appropriately

- based on the given examples

- for effective communication;

- enjoy using comparatives and

- By the end of the sub

- strand, the learner should

- be able to:

- use conjunctions to

- talk about nutrition

- and diseases,

- distinguish the uses

- of conjunctions 'and'

- 'but' in sentences,

- enjoy using the

- conjunctions to

- convey different

- meaning

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
41.0 LISTENING AND SPEAKINGLanguage structures and functions

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

a) Play time and

b) Sports

c) Comparatives and

d) superlatives

e) (-er and –est)

f) (6 lessons)

g) Diseases and

h) Foods we eat

i) Conjunctions

j) 'and' 'but'

k) 'because'

l) ( 6 lessons)

1. Learners put objects into 3 groups of different sizes Learners observe and describe objects according to size, weight, length, height using positive, comparative and superlative forms Learners construct sentences using comparatives and superlatives to describe?

2. In groups, learners group items and talk about them using more than one conjunction as individuals, Learners contrast objects or people in the class room using 'but' in pairs/small groups Learners explain reasons using the conjunction because in question and answer dialogues Learners sing and recite poems about diseases and food we eat using conjunctions Learners construct sentences using conjunctions based on a story, poem or conversation they have read or listened to.?

- By the end of the sub strand, the

- learner should be able to:

- identify comparatives and

- superlatives that are used to

- describe people and

- thingsduring play time and

- sports day.

- form comparatives and

- superlatives appropriately

- based on the given examples

- for effective communication;

- enjoy using comparatives and

- By the end of the sub

- strand, the learner should

- be able to:

- use conjunctions to

- talk about nutrition

- and diseases,

- distinguish the uses

- of conjunctions 'and'

- 'but' in sentences,

- enjoy using the

- conjunctions to

- convey different

- meaning

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
51.0 LISTENING AND SPEAKINGLanguage structures and functions

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

a) Play time and

b) Sports

c) Comparatives and

d) superlatives

e) (-er and –est)

f) (6 lessons)

g) Diseases and

h) Foods we eat

i) Conjunctions

j) 'and' 'but'

k) 'because'

l) ( 6 lessons)

1. Learners put objects into 3 groups of different sizes Learners observe and describe objects according to size, weight, length, height using positive, comparative and superlative forms Learners construct sentences using comparatives and superlatives to describe?

2. In groups, learners group items and talk about them using more than one conjunction as individuals, Learners contrast objects or people in the class room using 'but' in pairs/small groups Learners explain reasons using the conjunction because in question and answer dialogues Learners sing and recite poems about diseases and food we eat using conjunctions Learners construct sentences using conjunctions based on a story, poem or conversation they have read or listened to.?

- By the end of the sub strand, the

- learner should be able to:

- identify comparatives and

- superlatives that are used to

- describe people and

- thingsduring play time and

- sports day.

- form comparatives and

- superlatives appropriately

- based on the given examples

- for effective communication;

- enjoy using comparatives and

- By the end of the sub

- strand, the learner should

- be able to:

- use conjunctions to

- talk about nutrition

- and diseases,

- distinguish the uses

- of conjunctions 'and'

- 'but' in sentences,

- enjoy using the

- conjunctions to

- convey different

- meaning

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
211.0 LISTENING AND SPEAKINGLanguage structures and functions

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

a) Play time and

b) Sports

c) Comparatives and

d) superlatives

e) (-er and –est)

f) (6 lessons)

g) Diseases and

h) Foods we eat

i) Conjunctions

j) 'and' 'but'

k) 'because'

l) ( 6 lessons)

1. Learners put objects into 3 groups of different sizes Learners observe and describe objects according to size, weight, length, height using positive, comparative and superlative forms Learners construct sentences using comparatives and superlatives to describe?

2. In groups, learners group items and talk about them using more than one conjunction as individuals, Learners contrast objects or people in the class room using 'but' in pairs/small groups Learners explain reasons using the conjunction because in question and answer dialogues Learners sing and recite poems about diseases and food we eat using conjunctions Learners construct sentences using conjunctions based on a story, poem or conversation they have read or listened to.?

- By the end of the sub strand, the

- learner should be able to:

- identify comparatives and

- superlatives that are used to

- describe people and

- thingsduring play time and

- sports day.

- form comparatives and

- superlatives appropriately

- based on the given examples

- for effective communication;

- enjoy using comparatives and

- By the end of the sub

- strand, the learner should

- be able to:

- use conjunctions to

- talk about nutrition

- and diseases,

- distinguish the uses

- of conjunctions 'and'

- 'but' in sentences,

- enjoy using the

- conjunctions to

- convey different

- meaning

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
21.0 LISTENING AND SPEAKINGLanguage structures and functions

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

a) Play time and

b) Sports

c) Comparatives and

d) superlatives

e) (-er and –est)

f) (6 lessons)

g) Diseases and

h) Foods we eat

i) Conjunctions

j) 'and' 'but'

k) 'because'

l) ( 6 lessons)

1. Learners put objects into 3 groups of different sizes Learners observe and describe objects according to size, weight, length, height using positive, comparative and superlative forms Learners construct sentences using comparatives and superlatives to describe?

2. In groups, learners group items and talk about them using more than one conjunction as individuals, Learners contrast objects or people in the class room using 'but' in pairs/small groups Learners explain reasons using the conjunction because in question and answer dialogues Learners sing and recite poems about diseases and food we eat using conjunctions Learners construct sentences using conjunctions based on a story, poem or conversation they have read or listened to.?

- By the end of the sub strand, the

- learner should be able to:

- identify comparatives and

- superlatives that are used to

- describe people and

- thingsduring play time and

- sports day.

- form comparatives and

- superlatives appropriately

- based on the given examples

- for effective communication;

- enjoy using comparatives and

- By the end of the sub

- strand, the learner should

- be able to:

- use conjunctions to

- talk about nutrition

- and diseases,

- distinguish the uses

- of conjunctions 'and'

- 'but' in sentences,

- enjoy using the

- conjunctions to

- convey different

- meaning

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
31.0 LISTENING AND SPEAKINGLanguage structures and functions

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

a) Play time and

b) Sports

c) Comparatives and

d) superlatives

e) (-er and –est)

f) (6 lessons)

g) Diseases and

h) Foods we eat

i) Conjunctions

j) 'and' 'but'

k) 'because'

l) ( 6 lessons)

1. Learners put objects into 3 groups of different sizes Learners observe and describe objects according to size, weight, length, height using positive, comparative and superlative forms Learners construct sentences using comparatives and superlatives to describe?

2. In groups, learners group items and talk about them using more than one conjunction as individuals, Learners contrast objects or people in the class room using 'but' in pairs/small groups Learners explain reasons using the conjunction because in question and answer dialogues Learners sing and recite poems about diseases and food we eat using conjunctions Learners construct sentences using conjunctions based on a story, poem or conversation they have read or listened to.?

- By the end of the sub strand, the

- learner should be able to:

- identify comparatives and

- superlatives that are used to

- describe people and

- thingsduring play time and

- sports day.

- form comparatives and

- superlatives appropriately

- based on the given examples

- for effective communication;

- enjoy using comparatives and

- By the end of the sub

- strand, the learner should

- be able to:

- use conjunctions to

- talk about nutrition

- and diseases,

- distinguish the uses

- of conjunctions 'and'

- 'but' in sentences,

- enjoy using the

- conjunctions to

- convey different

- meaning

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
41.0 LISTENING AND SPEAKINGLanguage structures and functions

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

a) Play time and

b) Sports

c) Comparatives and

d) superlatives

e) (-er and –est)

f) (6 lessons)

g) Diseases and

h) Foods we eat

i) Conjunctions

j) 'and' 'but'

k) 'because'

l) ( 6 lessons)

1. Learners put objects into 3 groups of different sizes Learners observe and describe objects according to size, weight, length, height using positive, comparative and superlative forms Learners construct sentences using comparatives and superlatives to describe?

2. In groups, learners group items and talk about them using more than one conjunction as individuals, Learners contrast objects or people in the class room using 'but' in pairs/small groups Learners explain reasons using the conjunction because in question and answer dialogues Learners sing and recite poems about diseases and food we eat using conjunctions Learners construct sentences using conjunctions based on a story, poem or conversation they have read or listened to.?

- By the end of the sub strand, the

- learner should be able to:

- identify comparatives and

- superlatives that are used to

- describe people and

- thingsduring play time and

- sports day.

- form comparatives and

- superlatives appropriately

- based on the given examples

- for effective communication;

- enjoy using comparatives and

- By the end of the sub

- strand, the learner should

- be able to:

- use conjunctions to

- talk about nutrition

- and diseases,

- distinguish the uses

- of conjunctions 'and'

- 'but' in sentences,

- enjoy using the

- conjunctions to

- convey different

- meaning

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
51.0 LISTENING AND SPEAKINGLanguage structures and functions

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

a) Play time and

b) Sports

c) Comparatives and

d) superlatives

e) (-er and –est)

f) (6 lessons)

g) Diseases and

h) Foods we eat

i) Conjunctions

j) 'and' 'but'

k) 'because'

l) ( 6 lessons)

1. Learners put objects into 3 groups of different sizes Learners observe and describe objects according to size, weight, length, height using positive, comparative and superlative forms Learners construct sentences using comparatives and superlatives to describe?

2. In groups, learners group items and talk about them using more than one conjunction as individuals, Learners contrast objects or people in the class room using 'but' in pairs/small groups Learners explain reasons using the conjunction because in question and answer dialogues Learners sing and recite poems about diseases and food we eat using conjunctions Learners construct sentences using conjunctions based on a story, poem or conversation they have read or listened to.?

- By the end of the sub strand, the

- learner should be able to:

- identify comparatives and

- superlatives that are used to

- describe people and

- thingsduring play time and

- sports day.

- form comparatives and

- superlatives appropriately

- based on the given examples

- for effective communication;

- enjoy using comparatives and

- By the end of the sub

- strand, the learner should

- be able to:

- use conjunctions to

- talk about nutrition

- and diseases,

- distinguish the uses

- of conjunctions 'and'

- 'but' in sentences,

- enjoy using the

- conjunctions to

- convey different

- meaning

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
312.0 READING2.1 Letter sound knowledge: Phonic Reading Read two to three words per week starting with long words that have simple letter- sound correspondence and gradually introducing longer words with more complex letter-sound correspondence. Where learners easily combine sounds to read words,variations to this suggestion should be made by giving more complex sounds to be combined into longer words every week. This is intended to take care of differentiated curriculum and learning. For those struggling with word recognition, a combination of prompts could be used to support them .

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

a) recognise longer words with more complex letter- sound correspondence for reading,

b) combine sounds to read longer words,

c) appreciate the combination of sounds in reading

1. In groups, learners sort their names by the first, middle and last sounds. Learners pair initial sound picture cards with the corresponding letter while playing memory game using flash cards. Learners sort, illustrate and write first middle and last sounds of objects. Learners watch audio/visual recording of long words with more complex letter- sound correspondence and use look and say, exposure and other word attack skills to read these words. Learners identify and read longer words with more complex letter sound correspondence individually, in pairs and in groups from a chart, poster or digital/ printed list of words.?

-Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
22.0 READING2.1 Letter sound knowledge: Phonic Reading Read two to three words per week starting with long words that have simple letter- sound correspondence and gradually introducing longer words with more complex letter-sound correspondence. Where learners easily combine sounds to read words,variations to this suggestion should be made by giving more complex sounds to be combined into longer words every week. This is intended to take care of differentiated curriculum and learning. For those struggling with word recognition, a combination of prompts could be used to support them .

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

a) recognise longer words with more complex letter- sound correspondence for reading,

b) combine sounds to read longer words,

c) appreciate the combination of sounds in reading

1. In groups, learners sort their names by the first, middle and last sounds. Learners pair initial sound picture cards with the corresponding letter while playing memory game using flash cards. Learners sort, illustrate and write first middle and last sounds of objects. Learners watch audio/visual recording of long words with more complex letter- sound correspondence and use look and say, exposure and other word attack skills to read these words. Learners identify and read longer words with more complex letter sound correspondence individually, in pairs and in groups from a chart, poster or digital/ printed list of words.?

-Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
32.0 READING2.1 Letter sound knowledge: Phonic Reading Read two to three words per week starting with long words that have simple letter- sound correspondence and gradually introducing longer words with more complex letter-sound correspondence. Where learners easily combine sounds to read words,variations to this suggestion should be made by giving more complex sounds to be combined into longer words every week. This is intended to take care of differentiated curriculum and learning. For those struggling with word recognition, a combination of prompts could be used to support them .

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

a) recognise longer words with more complex letter- sound correspondence for reading,

b) combine sounds to read longer words,

c) appreciate the combination of sounds in reading

1. In groups, learners sort their names by the first, middle and last sounds. Learners pair initial sound picture cards with the corresponding letter while playing memory game using flash cards. Learners sort, illustrate and write first middle and last sounds of objects. Learners watch audio/visual recording of long words with more complex letter- sound correspondence and use look and say, exposure and other word attack skills to read these words. Learners identify and read longer words with more complex letter sound correspondence individually, in pairs and in groups from a chart, poster or digital/ printed list of words.?

-Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
42.0 READING2.1 Letter sound knowledge: Phonic Reading Read two to three words per week starting with long words that have simple letter- sound correspondence and gradually introducing longer words with more complex letter-sound correspondence. Where learners easily combine sounds to read words,variations to this suggestion should be made by giving more complex sounds to be combined into longer words every week. This is intended to take care of differentiated curriculum and learning. For those struggling with word recognition, a combination of prompts could be used to support them .

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

a) recognise longer words with more complex letter- sound correspondence for reading,

b) combine sounds to read longer words,

c) appreciate the combination of sounds in reading

1. In groups, learners sort their names by the first, middle and last sounds. Learners pair initial sound picture cards with the corresponding letter while playing memory game using flash cards. Learners sort, illustrate and write first middle and last sounds of objects. Learners watch audio/visual recording of long words with more complex letter- sound correspondence and use look and say, exposure and other word attack skills to read these words. Learners identify and read longer words with more complex letter sound correspondence individually, in pairs and in groups from a chart, poster or digital/ printed list of words.?

-Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
52.0 READING2.1 Letter sound knowledge: Phonic Reading Read two to three words per week starting with long words that have simple letter- sound correspondence and gradually introducing longer words with more complex letter-sound correspondence. Where learners easily combine sounds to read words,variations to this suggestion should be made by giving more complex sounds to be combined into longer words every week. This is intended to take care of differentiated curriculum and learning. For those struggling with word recognition, a combination of prompts could be used to support them .

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

a) recognise longer words with more complex letter- sound correspondence for reading,

b) combine sounds to read longer words,

c) appreciate the combination of sounds in reading

1. In groups, learners sort their names by the first, middle and last sounds. Learners pair initial sound picture cards with the corresponding letter while playing memory game using flash cards. Learners sort, illustrate and write first middle and last sounds of objects. Learners watch audio/visual recording of long words with more complex letter- sound correspondence and use look and say, exposure and other word attack skills to read these words. Learners identify and read longer words with more complex letter sound correspondence individually, in pairs and in groups from a chart, poster or digital/ printed list of words.?

-Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
Curriculum Design & Content

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

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

1
Strand 1.0

1.0 LISTENING AND SPEAKING

1 Sub-strand1 Lessons in Term 2

1.1 Language structures and functions

1 Suggested LessonsTerm 2
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • Play time and
  • Sports
  • Comparatives and
  • superlatives
  • (-er and –est)
  • (6 lessons)
  • Diseases and
  • Foods we eat
  • Conjunctions
  • 'and' 'but'
  • 'because'
  • ( 6 lessons)
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • Learners put objects into 3 groups of different sizes Learners observe and describe objects according to size, weight, length, height using positive, comparative and superlative forms Learners construct sentences using comparatives and superlatives to describe?
  • In groups, learners group items and talk about them using more than one conjunction as individuals, Learners contrast objects or people in the class room using 'but' in pairs/small groups Learners explain reasons using the conjunction because in question and answer dialogues Learners sing and recite poems about diseases and food we eat using conjunctions Learners construct sentences using conjunctions based on a story, poem or conversation they have read or listened to.?
Learning Experiences
  • By the end of the sub strand, the
  • learner should be able to:
  • a) identify comparatives and
  • superlatives that are used to
  • describe people and
  • thingsduring play time and
  • sports day.
  • b) form comparatives and
  • superlatives appropriately
  • based on the given examples
  • for effective communication;
  • c) enjoy using comparatives and
  • By the end of the sub
  • strand, the learner should
  • be able to:
  • a) use conjunctions to
  • talk about nutrition
  • and diseases,
  • b) distinguish the uses
  • of conjunctions 'and'
  • 'but' in sentences,
  • c) enjoy using the
  • conjunctions to
  • convey different
  • meaning
Teaching Resources

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

2
Strand 2.0

2.0 READING

5 Sub-strands5 Lessons in Term 2

2.1 2.1 Letter sound knowledge: Phonic Reading Read two to three words per week starting with long words that have simple letter- sound correspondence and gradually introducing longer words with more complex letter-sound correspondence. Where learners easily combine sounds to read words,variations to this suggestion should be made by giving more complex sounds to be combined into longer words every week. This is intended to take care of differentiated curriculum and learning. For those struggling with word recognition, a combination of prompts could be used to support them .

1 Suggested LessonsTerm 2
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • recognise longer words with more complex letter- sound correspondence for reading,
  • combine sounds to read longer words,
  • appreciate the combination of sounds in reading
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • In groups, learners sort their names by the first, middle and last sounds. Learners pair initial sound picture cards with the corresponding letter while playing memory game using flash cards. Learners sort, illustrate and write first middle and last sounds of objects. Learners watch audio/visual recording of long words with more complex letter- sound correspondence and use look and say, exposure and other word attack skills to read these words. Learners identify and read longer words with more complex letter sound correspondence individually, in pairs and in groups from a chart, poster or digital/ printed list of words.?
Teaching Resources

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

2.2 2.2 Word Reading Learners read eight to ten new words per week starting with long words without letter-sound correspondence and gradually introducing longer words without letter-sound correspondence. Variations to this suggestion should be made by giving more words without letter sound

1 Suggested LessonsTerm 2
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • read more and longer words without letter- sound correspondence for effective communication,
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • What are some of the new words that you know?
  • Why do you enjoy reading some words?
Learning Experiences
  • Learners recognise and read longer words as modeled by the teacher in group, pairs and individually through look and say, exposure and other word- attack skills.
  • Learners play word ladder game by putting words on top of one another as they pronounce them.
  • Learner listen to audio-visual
Teaching Resources

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

2.3 2.3 Connected text and fluency Learners read texts of 200 words gradually increasing in length and requiring more accuracy and expression at intervals of two weeks. Variations to this suggestion should be made by giving longer texts demanding more accuracy and expression among learners who can read fluently. This is intended to take care of differentiated curriculum and learning. For those struggling with fluent reading, shorter texts demanding fewer words per minute could be given to support them .

1 Suggested LessonsTerm 2
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • read a text of about 200 words transitioning from phrasal to fluent reading,
  • read at 90 words per minute accurately and fluently with expression,
  • enjoy reading a variety of texts that are appropriate for the grade level.
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • Learners read short passages, narratives or short poems aloud as modelled by the teacher Learners read individually in the library under the guidance of the teacher Learners are guided to read in small groups and pairs Learners interact with different materials such as poems and narratives in both print and digital formats for comprehension Learners read narratives, stories, poems and dialogues as they pay attention to punctuation marks and vary their voices in terms of pace, pitch and volume. Learners watch relevant television programmes that promote reading Learners play a reading game to see who completes reading a certain text first.?
Learning Experiences
  • texts to peers and neighbours.
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2.4 2.4 Comprehension Learners read texts of about 200 words, starting by making simple predictions, retelling the stories and gradually responding to questions that require inference. The stories increase in length and complexity at intervals of two weeks so that learners retell stories in more details and respond to more inferential questions. Variations to this suggestion should be made by giving longer texts with more complex inferential questions in cases where learners easily answer direct and indirect questions. This is intended to take care of differentiated

1 Suggested LessonsTerm 2
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • make predictions based on the pictures and titles and anticipate possible outcomes,
  • read and retell a story, poem or conversation to enhance oral communication,
  • answer simple direct and indirect questions based on a text of about 200 words,
  • appreciate the importance of connecting personal
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • What do you think will happen in this story?
  • What familiar words are in this story?
  • What have you learnt from the story?
Learning Experiences
  • Learners talk about the picture/title before they read a short print or digital text and make predictions.
  • Learners practise reading a short text and retell a story, poem or conversation according to their understanding.
  • Learner answer questions after reading a text by getting clues from the story read.
  • Learners talk about the characters and events in
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2.5 Sub strand

1 Suggested LessonsTerm 2
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • Outcomes
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Grade 3 English Activities Full Year Strands (Terms 1, 2 & 3)

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  • 1.0 LISTENING AND SPEAKING
Term 2Current
  • 1.0 LISTENING AND SPEAKING
  • 2.0 READING
  • 3.0 WRITING

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Frequently Asked Questions: Grade 3 English Activities Term 2

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

In Term 2, Grade 3 English Activities covers the following main strands: 1.0 LISTENING AND SPEAKING, 2.0 READING. Each strand is broken down into specific sub-strands with allocated lesson periods across the 14-week term.

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

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 3 English Activities Term 2 structured across weeks?

This scheme spans 14 calendar weeks (70 lesson slots), with Mid-Term Break in Week 8 and End-of-Term Assessment in Week 14, in full compliance with the 2026 Kenyan Ministry of Education school calendar.

Can I download and edit this Term 2 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.