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

Grade 4 German 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 German Term 1. Free on-page syllabus breakdown with instant export to editable Word (.docx) and PDF.

Grade 4 German 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 German in Term 1.

Class / Grade
Grade 4
Pre-Primary Level
Learning Area
German
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 German 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 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)
Curriculum Design & Content

Grade 4 German Term 1 Strands and Sub-strands Breakdown

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

1
Strand 1.0

Listening and Speaking

3 Sub-strands18 Lessons in Term 1

1.1 Listening for Gist: 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 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?
Learning 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 textbooks, realia, counters, flashcards, charts & digital devices.

1.2 Imitative Speaking: Alphabet and Pronunciation

6 Suggested LessonsTerm 1
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?
Learning 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 textbooks, realia, counters, flashcards, charts & digital devices.

1.3 Conversational Skills: Family and Friends

6 Suggested LessonsTerm 1
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?
Learning 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 textbooks, realia, counters, flashcards, charts & digital devices.

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

Complete annual curriculum scope for Grade 4 German 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 German Term 1

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

In Term 1, Grade 4 German 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 German 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 German 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.