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

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Grade 4 Kiswahili 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 Kiswahili in Term 3.

Class / Grade: Grade 4
Learning Area: Kiswahili
Term Duration: 9 Weeks (45 Lessons)
Key Milestones: Mid: Wk 5 · Exam: Wk 9

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Grade 4 Kiswahili 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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Wk	Lsn	Strand	Sub-strand	Specific Learning Outcomes	Key Inquiry Question(s)	Learning Experiences	Learning Resources	Assessment Methods	Reflection
1	1	Mada Kuu 5.0: Ushauri-Nasaha	Kuandika: Insha ya Maelezo	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) kuandika insha ya maelezo inayoelezea faida za kufuata ushauri nasaha	1. Unawezaje kueleza hoja zako kwa uwazi katika insha ya maelezo?	- kujadili hoja kuu zinazounga mkono nidhamu na ushauri	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	2	Mada Kuu 5.0: Ushauri-Nasaha	Kuandika: Insha ya Maelezo	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) kueleza hoja zake kwa uwazi na mantiki b) kutumia msamiati mwafaka na muundo wa aya	1. Unawezaje kueleza hoja zako kwa uwazi katika insha ya maelezo?	- kuandika insha ya maelezo kwa kufuata kielelezo kilichotolewa - kuhariri insha zao wakizingatia alama za uakifishaji	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	3	Mada Kuu 5.0: Ushauri-Nasaha	Kuandika: Insha ya Maelezo	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) kutumia msamiati mwafaka na muundo wa aya	1. Unawezaje kueleza hoja zako kwa uwazi katika insha ya maelezo?	- kuhariri insha zao wakizingatia alama za uakifishaji	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	4	Mada Kuu 5.0: Ushauri-Nasaha	Kuandika: Insha ya Maelezo	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) kutumia msamiati mwafaka na muundo wa aya	1. Unawezaje kueleza hoja zako kwa uwazi katika insha ya maelezo?	- kuhariri insha zao wakizingatia alama za uakifishaji	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	5	Mada Kuu 5.0: Ushauri-Nasaha	Sarufi: Vielezi	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) kutambua vielezi vya namna, wakati na mahali katika sentensi	1. Vielezi vinafafanuaje jinsi, lini na wapi vitendo hufanyika?	- kutambua vielezi katika sentensi (k.m. 'Alikimbia haraka', 'Alifika jana', 'Aliingia ndani')	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
2	1	Mada Kuu 5.0: Ushauri-Nasaha	Sarufi: Vielezi	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) kueleza jinsi vielezi vinavyofafanua vitenzi	1. Vielezi vinafafanuaje jinsi, lini na wapi vitendo hufanyika?	- kuongeza vielezi mwafaka katika sentensi ili kuzifanya zivutie zaidi	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	2	Mada Kuu 5.0: Ushauri-Nasaha	Sarufi: Vielezi	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) kutumia vielezi sahihi katika mazungumzo na maandishi	1. Vielezi vinafafanuaje jinsi, lini na wapi vitendo hufanyika?	- kutunga sentensi zikionyesha aina tofauti za vielezi	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	3	Mada Kuu 5.0: Ushauri-Nasaha	Sarufi: Vielezi	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) kutumia vielezi sahihi katika mazungumzo na maandishi	1. Vielezi vinafafanuaje jinsi, lini na wapi vitendo hufanyika?	- kutunga sentensi zikionyesha aina tofauti za vielezi	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	4	Mada Kuu 5.0: Ushauri-Nasaha	Sarufi: Vielezi	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) kutumia vielezi sahihi katika mazungumzo na maandishi	1. Vielezi vinafafanuaje jinsi, lini na wapi vitendo hufanyika?	- kutunga sentensi zikionyesha aina tofauti za vielezi	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	5	Mada Kuu 5.0: Ushauri-Nasaha	Sarufi: Vielezi	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) kutumia vielezi sahihi katika mazungumzo na maandishi	1. Vielezi vinafafanuaje jinsi, lini na wapi vitendo hufanyika?	- kutunga sentensi zikionyesha aina tofauti za vielezi	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
3	1	Mada Kuu 5.0: Ushauri-Nasaha	Sarufi: Vielezi	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) kutumia vielezi sahihi katika mazungumzo na maandishi	1. Vielezi vinafafanuaje jinsi, lini na wapi vitendo hufanyika?	- kutunga sentensi zikionyesha aina tofauti za vielezi	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	2	Mada Kuu 6.0: Afya Bora na Mazingira	Kusikiliza na Kuzungumza: Ushairi	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) kukariri na kuimba mashairi mepesi kuhusu usafi wa kibinafsi na mazingira	1. Mashairi hutusaidiaje kukumbuka jumbe muhimu za afya?	- kusikiliza shairi la afya likighaniwa kwa mahadhi ya kuvutia	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	3	Mada Kuu 6.0: Afya Bora na Mazingira	Kusikiliza na Kuzungumza: Ushairi	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) kukariri na kuimba mashairi mepesi kuhusu usafi wa kibinafsi na mazingira	1. Mashairi hutusaidiaje kukumbuka jumbe muhimu za afya?	- kusikiliza shairi la afya likighaniwa kwa mahadhi ya kuvutia	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	4	Mada Kuu 6.0: Afya Bora na Mazingira	Kusikiliza na Kuzungumza: Ushairi	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) kutambua vina na mizani katika beti za mashairi	1. Mashairi hutusaidiaje kukumbuka jumbe muhimu za afya?	- kukariri shairi wakiwa katika makundi kwa kufuata vina na mizani	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	5	Mada Kuu 6.0: Afya Bora na Mazingira	Kusikiliza na Kuzungumza: Ushairi	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) kufurahia ushairi kama chombo cha kupitisha ujumbe wa afya	1. Mashairi hutusaidiaje kukumbuka jumbe muhimu za afya?	- kutunga beti fupi za shairi zinazohimiza unawaji mikono	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)

Curriculum Design & Content

Grade 4 Kiswahili Term 3 Strands and Sub-strands Breakdown

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

Strand 1.0

Mada Kuu 5.0: Ushauri-Nasaha

2 Sub-strands5 Lessons in Term 3

1.1 Kuandika: Insha ya Maelezo

2 Suggested LessonsTerm 3

Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

kuandika insha ya maelezo inayoelezea faida za kufuata ushauri nasaha
kueleza hoja zake kwa uwazi na mantiki
kutumia msamiati mwafaka na muundo wa aya

Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)

Unawezaje kueleza hoja zako kwa uwazi katika insha ya maelezo?

Learning Experiences

kujadili hoja kuu zinazounga mkono nidhamu na ushauri
kuandika insha ya maelezo kwa kufuata kielelezo kilichotolewa
kuhariri insha zao wakizingatia alama za uakifishaji

Teaching Resources

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

1.2 Sarufi: Vielezi

3 Suggested LessonsTerm 3

Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

kutambua vielezi vya namna, wakati na mahali katika sentensi
kueleza jinsi vielezi vinavyofafanua vitenzi
kutumia vielezi sahihi katika mazungumzo na maandishi

Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)

Vielezi vinafafanuaje jinsi, lini na wapi vitendo hufanyika?

Learning Experiences

kutambua vielezi katika sentensi (k.m. 'Alikimbia haraka', 'Alifika jana', 'Aliingia ndani')
kuongeza vielezi mwafaka katika sentensi ili kuzifanya zivutie zaidi
kutunga sentensi zikionyesha aina tofauti za vielezi

Teaching Resources

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

Strand 2.0

Mada Kuu 6.0: Afya Bora na Mazingira

4 Sub-strands11 Lessons in Term 3

2.1 Kusikiliza na Kuzungumza: Ushairi

4 Suggested LessonsTerm 3

Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

kukariri na kuimba mashairi mepesi kuhusu usafi wa kibinafsi na mazingira
kutambua vina na mizani katika beti za mashairi
kufurahia ushairi kama chombo cha kupitisha ujumbe wa afya

Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)

Mashairi hutusaidiaje kukumbuka jumbe muhimu za afya?

Learning Experiences

kusikiliza shairi la afya likighaniwa kwa mahadhi ya kuvutia
kukariri shairi wakiwa katika makundi kwa kufuata vina na mizani
kutunga beti fupi za shairi zinazohimiza unawaji mikono

Teaching Resources

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

2.2 Kusoma: Kusoma Kidijitali

2 Suggested LessonsTerm 3

Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

kusoma makala ya kidijitali kuhusu magonjwa ya kuambukiza na kinga zake
kuelekeza kiteuzi (cursor) na kufungua kurasa za mtandaoni
kutumia taarifa zilizosomwa kuboresha usafi wa shule

Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)

Tunawezaje kutumia vifaa vya kidijitali kujifunza kuhusu afya?

Learning Experiences

kusoma makala ya afya kwenye kishikwambi au tarakilishi ya shule
kujadili njia za kuzuia magonjwa kama kipindupindu na malaria
kujibu maswali ya maswali-tathmini mtandaoni

Teaching Resources

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

2.3 Kuandika: Insha ya Masimulizi

2 Suggested LessonsTerm 3

Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

kuandika insha ya masimulizi kuhusu siku ya usafi wa mazingira shuleni
kutumia msamiati sahihi wa usafi na mazingira
kudhihirisha ubunifu katika uandishi wa masimulizi

Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)

Tukio la masimulizi linapaswa kupangwa vipi ili lilete mvuto?

Learning Experiences

kuorodhesha shughuli za usafi (kufagia, kuzibua mitaro, kuchoma takataka)
kuandika insha ya masimulizi yenye utangulizi, kiini na hitimisho
kusomana insha hizo na kupendekeza marekebisho mazuri

Teaching Resources

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

2.4 Sarufi: Ngeli za Nomino (A-WA na KI-VI)

3 Suggested LessonsTerm 3

Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

kutambua nomino zilizo katika ngeli ya A-WA na ngeli ya KI-VI
kupatanisha viambishi vya nomino na vitenzi katika ngeli hizo
kutunga sentensi sahihi katika umoja na wingi

Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)

Upatanisho wa kisarufi unazingatia vipi ngeli za nomino?

Learning Experiences

kupanga nomino kwenye jedwali la ngeli ya A-WA (mtu/watu, daktari/madaktari) na KI-VI (kitabu/vitabu)
kubadilisha sentensi kutoka umoja hadi wingi
kurekebisha sentensi zisizozingatia upatanisho sahihi wa kisarufi

Teaching Resources

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

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

Complete annual curriculum scope for Grade 4 Kiswahili showing the term-by-term distribution of all 6 strands.

Term 1View Term 1 →

Mada Kuu 1.0: Nyumbani
Mada Kuu 2.0: Nidhamu Mezani
Mada Kuu 3.0: Mavazi

Term 2View Term 2 →

Mada Kuu 3.0: Mavazi
Mada Kuu 4.0: Sokoni
Mada Kuu 5.0: Ushauri-Nasaha

Term 3Current

Mada Kuu 5.0: Ushauri-Nasaha
Mada Kuu 6.0: Afya Bora na Mazingira

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2026 school calendar dates, term durations, and mid-term break schedules.
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Help & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Grade 4 Kiswahili Term 3

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

In Term 3, Grade 4 Kiswahili covers the following main strands: Mada Kuu 5.0: Ushauri-Nasaha, Mada Kuu 6.0: Afya Bora na Mazingira. 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 Kiswahili 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 Kiswahili 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.