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

Grade 4 French 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 4 French Term 2. Free on-page syllabus breakdown with instant export to editable Word (.docx) and PDF.

Grade 4 French 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 4 French in Term 2.

Class / Grade
Grade 4
Pre-Primary Level
Learning Area
French
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 4 French 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
11Listening and SpeakingActive Listening: Rhymes and Songs

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

a) reproduce French phonetic sounds and intonation patterns accurately

1. How do songs help us learn French pronunciation?

- accompany songs with rhythmic clapping and dancing

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2Listening and SpeakingActive Listening: Rhymes and Songs

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

a) enjoy French songs and musical expressions

1. How do songs help us learn French pronunciation?

- imitate native vowel sounds and nasal sounds from recorded songs

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3Listening and SpeakingActive Listening: Rhymes and Songs

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

a) enjoy French songs and musical expressions

1. How do songs help us learn French pronunciation?

- imitate native vowel sounds and nasal sounds from recorded songs

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4Listening and SpeakingActive Listening: Rhymes and Songs

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

a) enjoy French songs and musical expressions

1. How do songs help us learn French pronunciation?

- imitate native vowel sounds and nasal sounds from recorded songs

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5Listening and SpeakingActive Listening: Rhymes and Songs

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

a) enjoy French songs and musical expressions

1. How do songs help us learn French pronunciation?

- imitate native vowel sounds and nasal sounds from recorded songs

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
21Listening and SpeakingActive Listening: Rhymes and Songs

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

a) enjoy French songs and musical expressions

1. How do songs help us learn French pronunciation?

- imitate native vowel sounds and nasal sounds from recorded songs

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2Listening and SpeakingListening for Information: School and Surroundings

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

a) identify names of common classroom objects in French (le livre, le stylo, la table)

1. How do you name objects around you in French?

- match French flashcards with real objects in the classroom

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3Listening and SpeakingListening for Information: School and Surroundings

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

a) identify names of common classroom objects in French (le livre, le stylo, la table)

1. How do you name objects around you in French?

- match French flashcards with real objects in the classroom

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4Listening and SpeakingListening for Information: School and Surroundings

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

a) listen to short descriptive sentences about school facilities and identify target objects

1. How do you name objects around you in French?

- listen to audio descriptions and point to the mentioned items

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5Listening and SpeakingListening for Information: School and Surroundings

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

a) listen to short descriptive sentences about school facilities and identify target objects

1. How do you name objects around you in French?

- listen to audio descriptions and point to the mentioned items

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
31Listening and SpeakingListening for Information: School and Surroundings

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

a) appreciate learning a foreign language to describe immediate surroundings

1. How do you name objects around you in French?

- play object naming relay games in small teams

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2Listening and SpeakingListening for Information: School and Surroundings

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

a) appreciate learning a foreign language to describe immediate surroundings

1. How do you name objects around you in French?

- play object naming relay games in small teams

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3Listening and SpeakingListening for Information: School and Surroundings

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

a) appreciate learning a foreign language to describe immediate surroundings

1. How do you name objects around you in French?

- play object naming relay games in small teams

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4Listening and SpeakingListening for Information: School and Surroundings

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

a) appreciate learning a foreign language to describe immediate surroundings

1. How do you name objects around you in French?

- play object naming relay games in small teams

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5Listening and SpeakingListening for Information: School and Surroundings

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

a) appreciate learning a foreign language to describe immediate surroundings

1. How do you name objects around you in French?

- play object naming relay games in small teams

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
Curriculum Design & Content

Grade 4 French Term 2 Strands and Sub-strands Breakdown

Official KICD curriculum breakdown taught during Term 2 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

2 Sub-strands10 Lessons in Term 2

1.1 Active Listening: Rhymes and Songs

5 Suggested LessonsTerm 2
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.

1.2 Listening for Information: School and Surroundings

5 Suggested LessonsTerm 2
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • identify names of common classroom objects in French (le livre, le stylo, la table)
  • listen to short descriptive sentences about school facilities and identify target objects
  • appreciate learning a foreign language to describe immediate surroundings
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • How do you name objects around you in French?
Learning Experiences
  • match French flashcards with real objects in the classroom
  • listen to audio descriptions and point to the mentioned items
  • play object naming relay games in small teams
Teaching Resources

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

2
Strand 2.0

Reading

3 Sub-strands18 Lessons in Term 2

2.1 Reading Aloud: Alphabet and Simple Words

6 Suggested LessonsTerm 2
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • read French alphabet letters and letter combinations aloud
  • read simple high-frequency French words with correct pronunciation
  • develop confidence in reading foreign words aloud
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • How do French letter sounds differ from English?
Learning Experiences
  • chant the French alphabet song while pointing to letters
  • read phonics cards containing accented vowels (é, è, ê, ç)
  • read aloud simple sight words from word walls with peers
Teaching Resources

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

2.2 Reading for Understanding: Simple Descriptive Texts

6 Suggested LessonsTerm 2
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • read short illustrated sentences and understand their meaning
  • answer simple comprehension questions from read texts
  • cultivate an interest in reading French storybooks
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • How do pictures help us understand French stories?
Learning Experiences
  • read simple illustrated story passages about children, pets and school
  • match sentences with corresponding illustrative pictures
  • answer true/false and multiple-choice questions based on short texts
Teaching Resources

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

2.3 Guided Reading: Picture Stories

6 Suggested LessonsTerm 2
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • follow a guided reading sequence with teacher support
  • decode unfamiliar vocabulary using picture clues and context
  • share personal reactions to stories read
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • What strategies can you use when meeting an unknown French word?
Learning Experiences
  • participate in shared reading of big books and digital readers
  • point out familiar cognates and keywords in texts
  • retell the main storyline in English and simple French phrases
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.

  • Listening and Speaking
Term 2Current
  • Listening and Speaking
  • Reading
  • Reading
  • Writing

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Help & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Grade 4 French Term 2

What strands and sub-strands are covered in Grade 4 French Term 2?

In Term 2, Grade 4 French covers the following main strands: Listening and Speaking, 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 4 French 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 4 French 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.