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Grade 4 German Strands, Sub-strands & Schemes of Work (2026)

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Grade 4 German Curriculum Facts

Summary of syllabus structure, strands, lesson periods, and approved textbooks for Grade 4 German under the Kenya CBC curriculum framework.

Class / Level
Grade 4
Pre-Primary Education
Major Strands
3 Strands
8 Sub-strands
Annual Lessons
46 Lesson Periods
5 Lessons Per Week
Terms Available
Terms 1, 2 & 3
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Grade 4 German Term 1 Scheme Table

13-week teaching 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 SpeakingListening for Gist: Greetings and Introductions

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

a) identify basic German greetings (Hallo, Guten Morgen, Guten Tag, Guten Abend)

1. Why do you greet others in German?

- listen to audio recordings of German native speakers exchanging greetings

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2Listening and SpeakingListening for Gist: Greetings and Introductions

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

a) identify basic German greetings (Hallo, Guten Morgen, Guten Tag, Guten Abend)

1. Why do you greet others in German?

- listen to audio recordings of German native speakers exchanging greetings

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3Listening and SpeakingListening for Gist: Greetings and Introductions

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

a) introduce oneself and ask for names (Ich heisse..., Wie heisst du?)

1. Why do you greet others in German?

- practise greeting each other at different times of day (Morgen, Tag, Abend, Gute Nacht)

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4Listening and SpeakingListening for Gist: Greetings and Introductions

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

a) introduce oneself and ask for names (Ich heisse..., Wie heisst du?)

1. Why do you greet others in German?

- simulate introductions: Ich heisse..., Wie geht's? Danke, gut!

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5Listening and SpeakingListening for Gist: Greetings and Introductions

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

a) appreciate greetings in German culture

1. Why do you greet others in German?

- simulate introductions: Ich heisse..., Wie geht's? Danke, gut!

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
21Listening and SpeakingListening for Gist: Greetings and Introductions

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

a) appreciate greetings in German culture

1. Why do you greet others in German?

- sing German greeting and alphabet songs

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2Listening and SpeakingListening for Gist: Greetings and Introductions

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

a) appreciate greetings in German culture

1. Why do you greet others in German?

- sing German greeting and alphabet songs

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3Listening and SpeakingListening for Gist: Greetings and Introductions

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

a) appreciate greetings in German culture

1. Why do you greet others in German?

- sing German greeting and alphabet songs

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4Listening and SpeakingListening for Gist: Greetings and Introductions

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

a) appreciate greetings in German culture

1. Why do you greet others in German?

- sing German greeting and alphabet songs

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5Listening and SpeakingListening for Gist: Greetings and Introductions

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

a) appreciate greetings in German culture

1. Why do you greet others in German?

- sing German greeting and alphabet songs

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
31Listening and SpeakingListening for Gist: Greetings and Introductions

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

a) appreciate greetings in German culture

1. Why do you greet others in German?

- sing German greeting and alphabet songs

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2Listening and SpeakingListening for Gist: Greetings and Introductions

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

a) appreciate greetings in German culture

1. Why do you greet others in German?

- sing German greeting and alphabet songs

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3Listening and SpeakingListening for Gist: Greetings and Introductions

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

a) appreciate greetings in German culture

1. Why do you greet others in German?

- sing German greeting and alphabet songs

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4Listening and SpeakingListening for Gist: Greetings and Introductions

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

a) appreciate greetings in German culture

1. Why do you greet others in German?

- sing German greeting and alphabet songs

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5Listening and SpeakingListening for Gist: Greetings and Introductions

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

a) appreciate greetings in German culture

1. Why do you greet others in German?

- sing German greeting and alphabet songs

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
Official KICD Syllabus

Grade 4 German Strands and Sub-strands (Full Curriculum)

Explore the complete curriculum designs for Grade 4 German. Includes specific learning outcomes (SLOs), key inquiry questions (KIQs), learning experiences, and teaching resources.

1
Strand 1.0

Listening and Speaking

4 Sub-strands24 Lessons

1.1 Listening for Gist: Greetings and Introductions

Term 16 Lessons
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • identify basic German greetings (Hallo, Guten Morgen, Guten Tag, Guten Abend)
  • introduce oneself and ask for names (Ich heisse..., Wie heisst du?)
  • appreciate greetings in German culture
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • Why do you greet others in German?
Suggested Experiences
  • listen to audio recordings of German native speakers exchanging greetings
  • practise greeting each other at different times of day (Morgen, Tag, Abend, Gute Nacht)
  • simulate introductions: Ich heisse..., Wie geht's? Danke, gut!
  • sing German greeting and alphabet songs
Teaching Resources

Approved course books, concrete realia, charts, manipulatives & digital devices.

1.2 Imitative Speaking: Alphabet and Pronunciation

Term 16 Lessons
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • pronounce German alphabet sounds accurately including umlauts (ä, ö, ü, ß)
  • spell words in German using the alphabet
  • reproduce German rhythm and stress patterns
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • How do special German letters (ä, ö, ü, ß) sound?
Suggested Experiences
  • listen to and repeat words with umlauts (ä, ö, ü) and eszett (ß)
  • spell own name and classroom objects using German alphabet names
  • play phonics games sorting German sounds with peers
Teaching Resources

Approved course books, concrete realia, charts, manipulatives & digital devices.

1.3 Conversational Skills: Family and Friends

Term 1 Term 26 Lessons
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • identify vocabulary related to the nuclear family (Vater, Mutter, Bruder, Schwester)
  • introduce family members using simple German sentences (Das ist mein Vater...)
  • demonstrate appreciation for family
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • How do you introduce your family members in German?
Suggested Experiences
  • show pictures of family members and introduce them in German
  • engage in role-play guessing games about family members
  • recite German family poems and rhymes
Teaching Resources

Approved course books, concrete realia, charts, manipulatives & digital devices.

1.4 Listening Comprehension: Surroundings and School

Term 26 Lessons
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • identify names of objects in the classroom and home (Buch, Stift, Tisch, Stuhl)
  • respond to classroom instructions in German (Steh auf, Setz dich, Hör zu)
  • appreciate German vocabulary describing the immediate environment
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • How do you name everyday items in German?
Suggested Experiences
  • listen to commands and perform corresponding actions with classmates
  • match German label cards with classroom furniture and stationery
  • play 'Ich sehe was, was du nicht siehst' (I spy) using German colour and object words
Teaching Resources

Approved course books, concrete realia, charts, manipulatives & digital devices.

2
Strand 2.0

Reading

2 Sub-strands12 Lessons

2.1 Reading Aloud: Simple Words and Phrases

Term 26 Lessons
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • read simple German words and compound nouns aloud with correct stress
  • recognize capitalized nouns in German sentences
  • read short dialogue exchanges with appropriate intonation
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • Why are all German nouns written with a capital letter?
Suggested Experiences
  • read word cards aloud paying attention to German vowel lengths and dipthongs (ei, ie, au)
  • highlight capitalized nouns in simple sentences
  • read dialogue scripts in pairs taking turns
Teaching Resources

Approved course books, concrete realia, charts, manipulatives & digital devices.

2.2 Guided Reading: Picture Association and Stories

Term 2 Term 36 Lessons
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • match German sentences with illustrative pictures
  • follow simple illustrated story narratives
  • answer comprehension questions based on read passages
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • How do picture clues support reading comprehension in German?
Suggested Experiences
  • read picture books in German with teacher guidance
  • match character speech bubbles with scenes in comic strips
  • complete true/false worksheets based on short stories
Teaching Resources

Approved course books, concrete realia, charts, manipulatives & digital devices.

3
Strand 3.0

Writing

2 Sub-strands10 Lessons

3.1 Handwriting and Word Formation

Term 35 Lessons
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • write German words legibly using proper letter shapes
  • apply capitalization rules for all German nouns
  • spell familiar vocabulary accurately
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • What writing rules are unique to German?
Suggested Experiences
  • copy German words and sentences focusing on neat handwriting
  • practise writing words with umlauts and double consonants
  • solve German word searches and crossword puzzles
Teaching Resources

Approved course books, concrete realia, charts, manipulatives & digital devices.

3.2 Guided Writing: Short Personal Profiles

Term 35 Lessons
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • write short personal profile sentences (Name, Age, Residence, Hobbies)
  • fill in simple identity cards and forms in German
  • create short greetings cards for special occasions
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • How do you write a brief profile about yourself in German?
Suggested Experiences
  • complete a Steckbrief (profile template) with personal details
  • write short German greeting cards (Alles Gute zum Geburtstag)
  • construct simple sentences using substitution tables
Teaching Resources

Approved course books, concrete realia, charts, manipulatives & digital devices.

Grade 4 German Schemes of Work by Term (1, 2 & 3)

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Term 1 Scheme13 Weeks
  • Listening and Speaking
View Term 1
Term 2 Scheme14 Weeks
  • Listening and Speaking
  • Reading
View Term 2
Term 3 Scheme9 Weeks
  • Reading
  • Writing
View Term 3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main strands in Grade 4 German?

The official KICD strands for Grade 4 German are: Listening and Speaking, Reading, Writing. Each strand is broken down into structured sub-strands with specific learning outcomes, inquiry questions, and suggested lesson periods.

Which sub-strands are taught across Term 1, Term 2, and Term 3 in Grade 4 German?

The curriculum is systematically distributed across all three terms based on Ministry of Education term durations. Term 1 covers foundational strands, Term 2 advances core competencies, and Term 3 focuses on measurement, geometry, application, and revision. Review the curriculum breakdown above for the term-by-term allocation.

Are specific learning outcomes and inquiry questions included in these schemes?

Yes, every lesson in our Grade 4 German schemes contains exact KICD specific learning outcomes (knowledge, skills, and attitudes), key inquiry questions, learning experiences, and assessment methods.

Can I download editable Word (.docx) and PDF schemes for Grade 4 German?

Yes! You can instantly download formatted, editable Microsoft Word files (.docx) or print-ready PDFs for Term 1, Term 2, and Term 3, or customize them with your school name, TSC number, and term dates.