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

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

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Grade 4 Mandarin 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 Mandarin in Term 1.

Class / Grade: Grade 4
Learning Area: Mandarin
Term Duration: 13 Weeks (65 Lessons)
Key Milestones: Mid: Wk 8 · Exam: Wk 13

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Grade 4 Mandarin 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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Wk	Lsn	Strand	Sub-strand	Specific Learning Outcomes	Key Inquiry Question(s)	Learning Experiences	Learning Resources	Assessment Methods	Reflection
1	1	Listening and Speaking	Phonological Awareness: Pinyin Initials and Finals	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) identify Pinyin initials (b, p, m, f, d, t, n, l, g, k, h) and finals (a, o, e, i, u, ü)	1. How does Pinyin help us learn Chinese pronunciation?	- listen to audio recordings of Pinyin initials and finals and repeat	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	2	Listening and Speaking	Phonological Awareness: Pinyin Initials and Finals	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) identify Pinyin initials (b, p, m, f, d, t, n, l, g, k, h) and finals (a, o, e, i, u, ü)	1. How does Pinyin help us learn Chinese pronunciation?	- listen to audio recordings of Pinyin initials and finals and repeat	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	3	Listening and Speaking	Phonological Awareness: Pinyin Initials and Finals	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) articulate Chinese sounds with accurate tongue and mouth positions	1. How does Pinyin help us learn Chinese pronunciation?	- sing the Pinyin initials and finals song with gestures	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	4	Listening and Speaking	Phonological Awareness: Pinyin Initials and Finals	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) articulate Chinese sounds with accurate tongue and mouth positions	1. How does Pinyin help us learn Chinese pronunciation?	- sing the Pinyin initials and finals song with gestures	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	5	Listening and Speaking	Phonological Awareness: Pinyin Initials and Finals	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) blend initials and finals to pronounce syllables	1. How does Pinyin help us learn Chinese pronunciation?	- use syllable wheels to combine initials and finals and pronounce them	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
2	1	Listening and Speaking	Phonological Awareness: Pinyin Initials and Finals	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) blend initials and finals to pronounce syllables	1. How does Pinyin help us learn Chinese pronunciation?	- use syllable wheels to combine initials and finals and pronounce them	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	2	Listening and Speaking	Phonological Awareness: Pinyin Initials and Finals	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) blend initials and finals to pronounce syllables	1. How does Pinyin help us learn Chinese pronunciation?	- use syllable wheels to combine initials and finals and pronounce them	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	3	Listening and Speaking	Phonological Awareness: Pinyin Initials and Finals	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) blend initials and finals to pronounce syllables	1. How does Pinyin help us learn Chinese pronunciation?	- use syllable wheels to combine initials and finals and pronounce them	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	4	Listening and Speaking	Phonological Awareness: Pinyin Initials and Finals	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) blend initials and finals to pronounce syllables	1. How does Pinyin help us learn Chinese pronunciation?	- use syllable wheels to combine initials and finals and pronounce them	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	5	Listening and Speaking	Phonological Awareness: Pinyin Initials and Finals	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) blend initials and finals to pronounce syllables	1. How does Pinyin help us learn Chinese pronunciation?	- use syllable wheels to combine initials and finals and pronounce them	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
3	1	Listening and Speaking	Phonological Awareness: Pinyin Initials and Finals	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) blend initials and finals to pronounce syllables	1. How does Pinyin help us learn Chinese pronunciation?	- use syllable wheels to combine initials and finals and pronounce them	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	2	Listening and Speaking	Phonological Awareness: Pinyin Initials and Finals	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) blend initials and finals to pronounce syllables	1. How does Pinyin help us learn Chinese pronunciation?	- use syllable wheels to combine initials and finals and pronounce them	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	3	Listening and Speaking	Phonological Awareness: Pinyin Initials and Finals	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) blend initials and finals to pronounce syllables	1. How does Pinyin help us learn Chinese pronunciation?	- use syllable wheels to combine initials and finals and pronounce them	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	4	Listening and Speaking	Phonological Awareness: Pinyin Initials and Finals	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) blend initials and finals to pronounce syllables	1. How does Pinyin help us learn Chinese pronunciation?	- use syllable wheels to combine initials and finals and pronounce them	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	5	Listening and Speaking	Phonological Awareness: Pinyin Initials and Finals	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) blend initials and finals to pronounce syllables	1. How does Pinyin help us learn Chinese pronunciation?	- use syllable wheels to combine initials and finals and pronounce them	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)

Curriculum Design & Content

Grade 4 Mandarin Term 1 Strands and Sub-strands Breakdown

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

Strand 1.0

Listening and Speaking

3 Sub-strands18 Lessons in Term 1

1.1 Phonological Awareness: Pinyin Initials and Finals

6 Suggested LessonsTerm 1

Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

identify Pinyin initials (b, p, m, f, d, t, n, l, g, k, h) and finals (a, o, e, i, u, ü)
articulate Chinese sounds with accurate tongue and mouth positions
blend initials and finals to pronounce syllables

Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)

How does Pinyin help us learn Chinese pronunciation?

Learning Experiences

listen to audio recordings of Pinyin initials and finals and repeat
sing the Pinyin initials and finals song with gestures
use syllable wheels to combine initials and finals and pronounce them

Teaching Resources

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

1.2 Tone Discrimination and Pronunciation

6 Suggested LessonsTerm 1

Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

recognize the four tones of Mandarin Chinese (first, second, third, fourth tone)
pronounce syllables with the correct tonal pitch using hand gestures
appreciate the tonal nature of Chinese language

Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)

Why are tones crucial to the meaning of words in Chinese?

Learning Experiences

practise the four tones using the syllable 'ma' with accompanying pitch hand gestures
listen to audio recordings and identify which tone was spoken
chant tonal rhymes in unison

Teaching Resources

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

1.3 Imitative Speaking: Basic Greetings and Courtesy

6 Suggested LessonsTerm 1

Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

greet others using Ni hao, Zaijian, Xiexie, Bu keqi
introduce oneself in Chinese (Wo jiao..., Wo shi xuesheng)
demonstrate polite etiquette in Chinese interactions

Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)

How do people greet each other politely in China?

Learning Experiences

practise greetings in pairs: Ni hao, Ni hao ma? Wo hen hao, xiexie!
role-play saying goodbye (Zaijian) and thank you (Xiexie)
sing Chinese greeting songs with actions

Teaching Resources

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

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

Complete annual curriculum scope for Grade 4 Mandarin showing the term-by-term distribution of all 3 strands.

Term 1Current

Listening and Speaking

Term 2View Term 2 →

Listening and Speaking
Reading

Term 3View Term 3 →

Writing

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Curriculum Compliance & Official Accreditation

All schemes of work on this platform are meticulously aligned with official standards set by Kenyan educational statutory authorities:

Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) ↗
Syllabus designs, strands, specific learning outcomes, and inquiry questions.
Ministry of Education Kenya (MoE) ↗
2026 school calendar dates, term durations, and mid-term break schedules.
Teachers Service Commission (TSC) ↗
Compliant with TPAD pedagogical records, professional records, and assessment rubrics.

Help & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Grade 4 Mandarin Term 1

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

In Term 1, Grade 4 Mandarin 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 Mandarin 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 Mandarin 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.