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

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

Grade 4 French 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 French in Term 3.

Class / Grade
Grade 4
Pre-Primary Level
Learning Area
French
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 French 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
11ReadingGuided Reading: Picture Stories

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

a) decode unfamiliar vocabulary using picture clues and context

1. What strategies can you use when meeting an unknown French word?

- point out familiar cognates and keywords in texts

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2ReadingGuided Reading: Picture Stories

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

a) decode unfamiliar vocabulary using picture clues and context

1. What strategies can you use when meeting an unknown French word?

- point out familiar cognates and keywords in texts

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3ReadingGuided Reading: Picture Stories

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

a) share personal reactions to stories read

1. What strategies can you use when meeting an unknown French word?

- retell the main storyline in English and simple French phrases

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4ReadingGuided Reading: Picture Stories

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

a) share personal reactions to stories read

1. What strategies can you use when meeting an unknown French word?

- retell the main storyline in English and simple French phrases

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5ReadingGuided Reading: Picture Stories

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

a) share personal reactions to stories read

1. What strategies can you use when meeting an unknown French word?

- retell the main storyline in English and simple French phrases

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
21ReadingGuided Reading: Picture Stories

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

a) share personal reactions to stories read

1. What strategies can you use when meeting an unknown French word?

- retell the main storyline in English and simple French phrases

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2ReadingGuided Reading: Picture Stories

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

a) share personal reactions to stories read

1. What strategies can you use when meeting an unknown French word?

- retell the main storyline in English and simple French phrases

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3ReadingGuided Reading: Picture Stories

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

a) share personal reactions to stories read

1. What strategies can you use when meeting an unknown French word?

- retell the main storyline in English and simple French phrases

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4ReadingGuided Reading: Picture Stories

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

a) share personal reactions to stories read

1. What strategies can you use when meeting an unknown French word?

- retell the main storyline in English and simple French phrases

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5ReadingGuided Reading: Picture Stories

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

a) share personal reactions to stories read

1. What strategies can you use when meeting an unknown French word?

- retell the main storyline in English and simple French phrases

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
31ReadingGuided Reading: Picture Stories

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

a) share personal reactions to stories read

1. What strategies can you use when meeting an unknown French word?

- retell the main storyline in English and simple French phrases

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2WritingGuided Writing: Labeling and Short Sentences

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

a) copy French words and phrases legibly with correct accents

1. Why are accents important when writing in French?

- practise writing French accents: l'accent aigu (é), l'accent grave (à, è), l'accent circonflexe (ê)

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3WritingGuided Writing: Labeling and Short Sentences

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

a) copy French words and phrases legibly with correct accents

1. Why are accents important when writing in French?

- practise writing French accents: l'accent aigu (é), l'accent grave (à, è), l'accent circonflexe (ê)

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4WritingGuided Writing: Labeling and Short Sentences

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

a) copy French words and phrases legibly with correct accents

1. Why are accents important when writing in French?

- practise writing French accents: l'accent aigu (é), l'accent grave (à, è), l'accent circonflexe (ê)

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5WritingGuided Writing: Labeling and Short Sentences

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

a) label pictures of body parts, family and classroom items in French

1. Why are accents important when writing in French?

- label diagrams of the classroom, clothing items and family members

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
Curriculum Design & Content

Grade 4 French Term 3 Strands and Sub-strands Breakdown

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

1
Strand 1.0

Reading

1 Sub-strand6 Lessons in Term 3

1.1 Guided Reading: Picture Stories

6 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
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.

2
Strand 2.0

Writing

1 Sub-strand9 Lessons in Term 3

2.1 Guided Writing: Labeling and Short Sentences

9 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • copy French words and phrases legibly with correct accents
  • label pictures of body parts, family and classroom items in French
  • write short personal profile sentences (Je m'appelle..., J'ai 9 ans)
  • take pride in neat and accurate French handwriting
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • Why are accents important when writing in French?
Learning Experiences
  • practise writing French accents: l'accent aigu (é), l'accent grave (à, è), l'accent circonflexe (ê)
  • label diagrams of the classroom, clothing items and family members
  • complete sentence substitution tables to create new French sentences
  • write a short greeting card in French to a classmate
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
  • Listening and Speaking
  • Reading
Term 3Current
  • Reading
  • Writing

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Help & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Grade 4 French Term 3

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

In Term 3, Grade 4 French covers the following main strands: Reading, 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 4 French 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 French 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.