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

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

Grade 4 German 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 German in Term 3.

Class / Grade
Grade 4
Pre-Primary Level
Learning Area
German
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 German 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 Association and Stories

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

a) answer comprehension questions based on read passages

1. How do picture clues support reading comprehension in German?

- complete true/false worksheets based on short stories

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2ReadingGuided Reading: Picture Association and Stories

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

a) answer comprehension questions based on read passages

1. How do picture clues support reading comprehension in German?

- complete true/false worksheets based on short stories

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3ReadingGuided Reading: Picture Association and Stories

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

a) answer comprehension questions based on read passages

1. How do picture clues support reading comprehension in German?

- complete true/false worksheets based on short stories

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4WritingHandwriting and Word Formation

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

a) write German words legibly using proper letter shapes

1. What writing rules are unique to German?

- copy German words and sentences focusing on neat handwriting

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5WritingHandwriting and Word Formation

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

a) write German words legibly using proper letter shapes

1. What writing rules are unique to German?

- copy German words and sentences focusing on neat handwriting

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
21WritingHandwriting and Word Formation

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

a) apply capitalization rules for all German nouns

1. What writing rules are unique to German?

- practise writing words with umlauts and double consonants

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2WritingHandwriting and Word Formation

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

a) apply capitalization rules for all German nouns

1. What writing rules are unique to German?

- practise writing words with umlauts and double consonants

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3WritingHandwriting and Word Formation

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

a) spell familiar vocabulary accurately

1. What writing rules are unique to German?

- solve German word searches and crossword puzzles

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4WritingHandwriting and Word Formation

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

a) spell familiar vocabulary accurately

1. What writing rules are unique to German?

- solve German word searches and crossword puzzles

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5WritingHandwriting and Word Formation

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

a) spell familiar vocabulary accurately

1. What writing rules are unique to German?

- solve German word searches and crossword puzzles

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
31WritingHandwriting and Word Formation

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

a) spell familiar vocabulary accurately

1. What writing rules are unique to German?

- solve German word searches and crossword puzzles

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2WritingHandwriting and Word Formation

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

a) spell familiar vocabulary accurately

1. What writing rules are unique to German?

- solve German word searches and crossword puzzles

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3WritingHandwriting and Word Formation

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

a) spell familiar vocabulary accurately

1. What writing rules are unique to German?

- solve German word searches and crossword puzzles

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4WritingHandwriting and Word Formation

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

a) spell familiar vocabulary accurately

1. What writing rules are unique to German?

- solve German word searches and crossword puzzles

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5WritingHandwriting and Word Formation

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

a) spell familiar vocabulary accurately

1. What writing rules are unique to German?

- solve German word searches and crossword puzzles

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
Curriculum Design & Content

Grade 4 German Term 3 Strands and Sub-strands Breakdown

Official KICD curriculum breakdown taught during Term 3 in Grade 4 German. 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 Association and Stories

6 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
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?
Learning 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 textbooks, realia, counters, flashcards, charts & digital devices.

2
Strand 2.0

Writing

2 Sub-strands10 Lessons in Term 3

2.1 Handwriting and Word Formation

5 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
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?
Learning 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 textbooks, realia, counters, flashcards, charts & digital devices.

2.2 Guided Writing: Short Personal Profiles

5 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
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?
Learning 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 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.

  • Listening and Speaking
  • Listening and Speaking
  • Reading
Term 3Current
  • Reading
  • Writing

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Help & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Grade 4 German Term 3

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

In Term 3, Grade 4 German 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 German 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 German 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.