2026 KICD CBC Curriculum Design9 Weeks · 45 Lessons2 Strands in Term 3

Grade 4 English 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 4 English Term 3. Free on-page syllabus breakdown with instant export to editable Word (.docx) and PDF.

Grade 4 English 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 4 English in Term 3.

Class / Grade
Grade 4
Pre-Primary Level
Learning Area
English
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 4 English 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
11Theme 6.0: Technology and the InternetReading: Reading Electronic Messages

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

a) extract specific details from electronic texts

1. How do email messages differ from traditional postal letters?

- identify the sender, receiver, and main purpose of the email message

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2Theme 6.0: Technology and the InternetReading: Reading Electronic Messages

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

a) appreciate email as a modern tool for communication

1. How do email messages differ from traditional postal letters?

- answer comprehension questions based on electronic correspondence

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3Theme 6.0: Technology and the InternetReading: Reading Electronic Messages

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

a) appreciate email as a modern tool for communication

1. How do email messages differ from traditional postal letters?

- answer comprehension questions based on electronic correspondence

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4Theme 6.0: Technology and the InternetReading: Reading Electronic Messages

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

a) appreciate email as a modern tool for communication

1. How do email messages differ from traditional postal letters?

- answer comprehension questions based on electronic correspondence

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5Theme 6.0: Technology and the InternetReading: Reading Electronic Messages

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

a) appreciate email as a modern tool for communication

1. How do email messages differ from traditional postal letters?

- answer comprehension questions based on electronic correspondence

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
21Theme 6.0: Technology and the InternetGrammar in Use: Prepositions of Place and Time

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

a) identify prepositions of place (in, on, under, between, behind, beside) and time (at, in, on)

1. How do prepositions clarify where and when events take place?

- place objects in various positions and describe their location using prepositions

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2Theme 6.0: Technology and the InternetGrammar in Use: Prepositions of Place and Time

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

a) use prepositions accurately to describe location and schedules

1. How do prepositions clarify where and when events take place?

- fill in sentences with correct prepositions of time (at 8 o'clock, on Monday, in July)

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3Theme 6.0: Technology and the InternetGrammar in Use: Prepositions of Place and Time

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

a) apply correct prepositions in spoken and written sentences

1. How do prepositions clarify where and when events take place?

- write sentences describing the layout of the computer lab using prepositions

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4Theme 6.0: Technology and the InternetGrammar in Use: Prepositions of Place and Time

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

a) apply correct prepositions in spoken and written sentences

1. How do prepositions clarify where and when events take place?

- write sentences describing the layout of the computer lab using prepositions

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5Theme 6.0: Technology and the InternetGrammar in Use: Prepositions of Place and Time

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

a) apply correct prepositions in spoken and written sentences

1. How do prepositions clarify where and when events take place?

- write sentences describing the layout of the computer lab using prepositions

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
31Theme 6.0: Technology and the InternetWriting: Functional Writing - Drafting Simple Emails

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

a) draft a simple, courteous email to a friend or teacher

1. Why is the subject line important in an email?

- complete an email template inviting a friend to a school science fair

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2Theme 6.0: Technology and the InternetWriting: Functional Writing - Drafting Simple Emails

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

a) include a clear subject line, friendly greeting and polite closing

1. Why is the subject line important in an email?

- type short email messages using a computer keyboard or tablet

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3Theme 6.0: Technology and the InternetWriting: Functional Writing - Drafting Simple Emails

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

a) practise typing on keyboard devices

1. Why is the subject line important in an email?

- proofread email text for spelling and capitalization before sending

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4Theme 6.0: Technology and the InternetWriting: Functional Writing - Drafting Simple Emails

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

a) practise typing on keyboard devices

1. Why is the subject line important in an email?

- proofread email text for spelling and capitalization before sending

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5Theme 6.0: Technology and the InternetWriting: Functional Writing - Drafting Simple Emails

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

a) practise typing on keyboard devices

1. Why is the subject line important in an email?

- proofread email text for spelling and capitalization before sending

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
Curriculum Design & Content

Grade 4 English Term 3 Strands and Sub-strands Breakdown

Official KICD curriculum breakdown taught during Term 3 in Grade 4 English. Includes specific learning outcomes (SLOs), key inquiry questions (KIQs), core learning experiences, and teaching aids.

1
Strand 1.0

Theme 6.0: Technology and the Internet

3 Sub-strands9 Lessons in Term 3

1.1 Reading: Reading Electronic Messages

3 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • read email messages and identify key elements (Subject line, Sender, Salutation, Body, Sign-off)
  • extract specific details from electronic texts
  • appreciate email as a modern tool for communication
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • How do email messages differ from traditional postal letters?
Learning Experiences
  • read sample emails between pen-pals on computer screens or printouts
  • identify the sender, receiver, and main purpose of the email message
  • answer comprehension questions based on electronic correspondence
Teaching Resources

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

1.2 Grammar in Use: Prepositions of Place and Time

3 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • identify prepositions of place (in, on, under, between, behind, beside) and time (at, in, on)
  • use prepositions accurately to describe location and schedules
  • apply correct prepositions in spoken and written sentences
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • How do prepositions clarify where and when events take place?
Learning Experiences
  • place objects in various positions and describe their location using prepositions
  • fill in sentences with correct prepositions of time (at 8 o'clock, on Monday, in July)
  • write sentences describing the layout of the computer lab using prepositions
Teaching Resources

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

1.3 Writing: Functional Writing - Drafting Simple Emails

3 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • draft a simple, courteous email to a friend or teacher
  • include a clear subject line, friendly greeting and polite closing
  • practise typing on keyboard devices
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • Why is the subject line important in an email?
Learning Experiences
  • complete an email template inviting a friend to a school science fair
  • type short email messages using a computer keyboard or tablet
  • proofread email text for spelling and capitalization before sending
Teaching Resources

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

2
Strand 2.0

Theme 7.0: The Farm and Environment

4 Sub-strands12 Lessons in Term 3

2.1 Listening and Speaking: Agricultural Vocabulary

3 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • pronounce farm-related vocabulary accurately (irrigation, fertilizer, tractor, harvest, livestock)
  • listen to instructions on planting and farming practices
  • share personal experiences about visiting or working on a farm
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • How does agriculture support our country's economy?
Learning Experiences
  • listen to an interview with a farmer and answer oral questions
  • describe farm tools and their uses in pairs
  • chant farm poems and tongue twisters
Teaching Resources

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

2.2 Reading: Intensive Reading - Farming Stories

3 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • read a narrative text about modern farming techniques fluently
  • deduce the meanings of agricultural terms from context
  • appreciate the dedication of local farmers
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • How do modern farming methods improve food production?
Learning Experiences
  • read story extracts aloud with expression and correct pacing
  • summarize challenges faced by farmers (drought, pests) and how they overcome them
  • answer comprehension questions on farming narratives
Teaching Resources

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

2.3 Grammar in Use: Regular and Irregular Plurals

3 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • identify plural forms of regular nouns (-s, -es, -ies)
  • form irregular plurals accurately (ox/oxen, child/children, sheep/sheep, calf/calves)
  • use singular and plural nouns correctly in sentences
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • Why do some nouns change completely when they become plural?
Learning Experiences
  • sort noun cards into regular and irregular plural categories
  • change singular farm sentences into plural sentences
  • play singular-plural matching card games with peers
Teaching Resources

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

2.4 Writing: Creative Writing - A Visit to the Farm

3 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • write a descriptive narrative about an excursion to a farm
  • use chronological transition words and expressive vocabulary
  • edit writing for correct grammar and punctuation
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • How do we organize an adventure story chronologically?
Learning Experiences
  • brainstorm key events of a farm visit using a timeline
  • write a three-paragraph story describing arrival, farm activities, and journey back
  • read finished stories to classmates during storytelling time
Teaching Resources

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

Grade 4 English Full Year Strands (Terms 1, 2 & 3)

Complete annual curriculum scope for Grade 4 English showing the term-by-term distribution of all 7 strands.

  • Theme 1.0: The Family
  • Theme 2.0: Family Celebrations
  • Theme 3.0: Etiquette
  • Theme 3.0: Etiquette
  • Theme 4.0: Accidents and First Aid
  • Theme 5.0: Nutrition - Balanced Diet
  • Theme 6.0: Technology and the Internet
Term 3Current
  • Theme 6.0: Technology and the Internet
  • Theme 7.0: The Farm and Environment

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Help & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Grade 4 English Term 3

What strands and sub-strands are covered in Grade 4 English Term 3?

In Term 3, Grade 4 English covers the following main strands: Theme 6.0: Technology and the Internet, Theme 7.0: The Farm and Environment. 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 4 English 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 4 English 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.