2026 KICD CBC Curriculum Design13 Weeks · 65 Lessons1 Strands in Term 1

Grade 4 French Schemes of Work & Strands (Term 1 2026)

Comprehensive curriculum designs, strands, sub-strands, specific learning outcomes, inquiry questions, and editable schemes of work for Grade 4 French Term 1. Free on-page syllabus breakdown with instant export to editable Word (.docx) and PDF.

Grade 4 French Term 1 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 French in Term 1.

Class / Grade
Grade 4
Pre-Primary Level
Learning Area
French
Core CBC Activity
Term Duration
13 Weeks (65 Lessons)
5 Lessons Per Week
Key Milestones
Mid: Wk 8 · Exam: Wk 13
Ministry of Education 2026
Full Term Timetable

Grade 4 French Term 1 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
11Listening and SpeakingInteractive Speaking: Greetings and Introductions

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

a) identify basic French greetings for communication (Bonjour, Bonsoir, Salut)

1. Why is it polite to greet people properly in French?

- listen to audio recordings of native speakers exchanging greetings

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2Listening and SpeakingInteractive Speaking: Greetings and Introductions

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

a) identify basic French greetings for communication (Bonjour, Bonsoir, Salut)

1. Why is it polite to greet people properly in French?

- listen to audio recordings of native speakers exchanging greetings

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3Listening and SpeakingInteractive Speaking: Greetings and Introductions

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

a) introduce oneself and ask peers their names (Je m'appelle..., Comment tu t'appelles?)

1. Why is it polite to greet people properly in French?

- practise greeting classmates using Bonjour, Bonsoir, Bonne nuit, Au revoir

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4Listening and SpeakingInteractive Speaking: Greetings and Introductions

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

a) introduce oneself and ask peers their names (Je m'appelle..., Comment tu t'appelles?)

1. Why is it polite to greet people properly in French?

- simulate introductions in pairs using Je m'appelle and asking Comment vous appelez-vous?

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5Listening and SpeakingInteractive Speaking: Greetings and Introductions

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

a) appreciate the role of polite greetings in French culture

1. Why is it polite to greet people properly in French?

- simulate introductions in pairs using Je m'appelle and asking Comment vous appelez-vous?

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
21Listening and SpeakingInteractive Speaking: Greetings and Introductions

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

a) appreciate the role of polite greetings in French culture

1. Why is it polite to greet people properly in French?

- sing French greeting songs such as 'Bonjour, comment ca va?'

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2Listening and SpeakingInteractive Speaking: Greetings and Introductions

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

a) appreciate the role of polite greetings in French culture

1. Why is it polite to greet people properly in French?

- sing French greeting songs such as 'Bonjour, comment ca va?'

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3Listening and SpeakingInteractive Speaking: Greetings and Introductions

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

a) appreciate the role of polite greetings in French culture

1. Why is it polite to greet people properly in French?

- sing French greeting songs such as 'Bonjour, comment ca va?'

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4Listening and SpeakingInteractive Speaking: Greetings and Introductions

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

a) appreciate the role of polite greetings in French culture

1. Why is it polite to greet people properly in French?

- sing French greeting songs such as 'Bonjour, comment ca va?'

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5Listening and SpeakingInteractive Speaking: Greetings and Introductions

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

a) appreciate the role of polite greetings in French culture

1. Why is it polite to greet people properly in French?

- sing French greeting songs such as 'Bonjour, comment ca va?'

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
31Listening and SpeakingInteractive Speaking: Greetings and Introductions

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

a) appreciate the role of polite greetings in French culture

1. Why is it polite to greet people properly in French?

- sing French greeting songs such as 'Bonjour, comment ca va?'

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2Listening and SpeakingInteractive Speaking: Greetings and Introductions

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

a) appreciate the role of polite greetings in French culture

1. Why is it polite to greet people properly in French?

- sing French greeting songs such as 'Bonjour, comment ca va?'

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3Listening and SpeakingInteractive Speaking: Greetings and Introductions

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

a) appreciate the role of polite greetings in French culture

1. Why is it polite to greet people properly in French?

- sing French greeting songs such as 'Bonjour, comment ca va?'

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4Listening and SpeakingInteractive Speaking: Greetings and Introductions

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

a) appreciate the role of polite greetings in French culture

1. Why is it polite to greet people properly in French?

- sing French greeting songs such as 'Bonjour, comment ca va?'

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5Listening and SpeakingInteractive Speaking: Greetings and Introductions

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

a) appreciate the role of polite greetings in French culture

1. Why is it polite to greet people properly in French?

- sing French greeting songs such as 'Bonjour, comment ca va?'

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
Curriculum Design & Content

Grade 4 French Term 1 Strands and Sub-strands Breakdown

Official KICD curriculum breakdown taught during Term 1 in Grade 4 French. Includes specific learning outcomes (SLOs), key inquiry questions (KIQs), core learning experiences, and teaching aids.

1
Strand 1.0

Listening and Speaking

4 Sub-strands22 Lessons in Term 1

1.1 Interactive Speaking: Greetings and Introductions

6 Suggested LessonsTerm 1
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • identify basic French greetings for communication (Bonjour, Bonsoir, Salut)
  • introduce oneself and ask peers their names (Je m'appelle..., Comment tu t'appelles?)
  • appreciate the role of polite greetings in French culture
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • Why is it polite to greet people properly in French?
Learning Experiences
  • listen to audio recordings of native speakers exchanging greetings
  • practise greeting classmates using Bonjour, Bonsoir, Bonne nuit, Au revoir
  • simulate introductions in pairs using Je m'appelle and asking Comment vous appelez-vous?
  • sing French greeting songs such as 'Bonjour, comment ca va?'
Teaching Resources

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

1.2 Oral Expression: Self and Family

6 Suggested LessonsTerm 1
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • name members of the nuclear family in French (le père, la mère, le frère, la soeur)
  • talk about one's family using simple sentence structures (Voici mon père...)
  • express appreciation and affection for family members
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • How do you talk about members of your family in French?
Learning Experiences
  • point to family photographs and name members in French
  • participate in guessing games describing family members
  • chant short family rhymes with peers
Teaching Resources

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

1.3 Interactive Listening: Following Instructions

5 Suggested LessonsTerm 1
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • listen attentively to classroom commands in French (Levez-vous, Asseyez-vous, Écoutez)
  • respond appropriately through actions to instructions
  • demonstrate attentiveness and cooperation during classroom activities
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • How do we show understanding of French classroom instructions?
Learning Experiences
  • listen and respond physically to Simon Says ('Jacques a dit')
  • follow directions: ouvrez votre livre, fermez la porte, écrivez
  • take turns giving and executing simple commands with classmates
Teaching Resources

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

1.4 Active Listening: Rhymes and Songs

5 Suggested LessonsTerm 1
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • listen to and recite simple French nursery rhymes and songs
  • reproduce French phonetic sounds and intonation patterns accurately
  • enjoy French songs and musical expressions
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • How do songs help us learn French pronunciation?
Learning Experiences
  • sing traditional French children's songs (Frère Jacques, Sur le pont d'Avignon)
  • accompany songs with rhythmic clapping and dancing
  • imitate native vowel sounds and nasal sounds from recorded songs
Teaching Resources

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

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

Complete annual curriculum scope for Grade 4 French showing the term-by-term distribution of all 3 strands.

Term 1Current
  • Listening and Speaking
  • Listening and Speaking
  • Reading
  • Reading
  • Writing

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Help & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Grade 4 French Term 1

What strands and sub-strands are covered in Grade 4 French Term 1?

In Term 1, Grade 4 French covers the following main strands: Listening and Speaking. Each strand is broken down into specific sub-strands with allocated lesson periods across the 13-week term.

What are the specific learning outcomes for Grade 4 French in Term 1?

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 French Term 1 structured across weeks?

This scheme spans 13 calendar weeks (65 lesson slots), with Mid-Term Break in Week 8 and End-of-Term Assessment in Week 13, in full compliance with the 2026 Kenyan Ministry of Education school calendar.

Can I download and edit this Term 1 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.