2026 KICD CBC Curriculum Design9 Weeks · 45 Lessons1 Strands in Term 3

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

Grade 4 Mandarin 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 Mandarin in Term 3.

Class / Grade
Grade 4
Pre-Primary Level
Learning Area
Mandarin
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 Mandarin 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
11WritingBasic Strokes and Stroke Order of Chinese Characters

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

a) identify the basic strokes of Chinese characters (heng, shu, pie, na, dian, ti)

1. Why is correct stroke order important when writing Chinese characters?

- practise writing individual strokes using calligraphy brushes or pens

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2WritingBasic Strokes and Stroke Order of Chinese Characters

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

a) identify the basic strokes of Chinese characters (heng, shu, pie, na, dian, ti)

1. Why is correct stroke order important when writing Chinese characters?

- practise writing individual strokes using calligraphy brushes or pens

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3WritingBasic Strokes and Stroke Order of Chinese Characters

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

a) follow standard stroke order rules (top to bottom, left to right, horizontal before vertical)

1. Why is correct stroke order important when writing Chinese characters?

- follow animated stroke-order apps on digital screens

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4WritingBasic Strokes and Stroke Order of Chinese Characters

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

a) follow standard stroke order rules (top to bottom, left to right, horizontal before vertical)

1. Why is correct stroke order important when writing Chinese characters?

- follow animated stroke-order apps on digital screens

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5WritingBasic Strokes and Stroke Order of Chinese Characters

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

a) write basic characters inside grid boxes with proper proportion

1. Why is correct stroke order important when writing Chinese characters?

- write numbers 1 to 10 in Chinese characters inside Tianzige (gridded paper)

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
21WritingBasic Strokes and Stroke Order of Chinese Characters

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

a) write basic characters inside grid boxes with proper proportion

1. Why is correct stroke order important when writing Chinese characters?

- write numbers 1 to 10 in Chinese characters inside Tianzige (gridded paper)

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2WritingBasic Strokes and Stroke Order of Chinese Characters

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

a) write basic characters inside grid boxes with proper proportion

1. Why is correct stroke order important when writing Chinese characters?

- write numbers 1 to 10 in Chinese characters inside Tianzige (gridded paper)

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3WritingBasic Strokes and Stroke Order of Chinese Characters

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

a) write basic characters inside grid boxes with proper proportion

1. Why is correct stroke order important when writing Chinese characters?

- write numbers 1 to 10 in Chinese characters inside Tianzige (gridded paper)

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4WritingBasic Strokes and Stroke Order of Chinese Characters

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

a) write basic characters inside grid boxes with proper proportion

1. Why is correct stroke order important when writing Chinese characters?

- write numbers 1 to 10 in Chinese characters inside Tianzige (gridded paper)

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5WritingBasic Strokes and Stroke Order of Chinese Characters

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

a) write basic characters inside grid boxes with proper proportion

1. Why is correct stroke order important when writing Chinese characters?

- write numbers 1 to 10 in Chinese characters inside Tianzige (gridded paper)

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
31WritingBasic Strokes and Stroke Order of Chinese Characters

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

a) write basic characters inside grid boxes with proper proportion

1. Why is correct stroke order important when writing Chinese characters?

- write numbers 1 to 10 in Chinese characters inside Tianzige (gridded paper)

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2WritingBasic Strokes and Stroke Order of Chinese Characters

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

a) write basic characters inside grid boxes with proper proportion

1. Why is correct stroke order important when writing Chinese characters?

- write numbers 1 to 10 in Chinese characters inside Tianzige (gridded paper)

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3WritingBasic Strokes and Stroke Order of Chinese Characters

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

a) write basic characters inside grid boxes with proper proportion

1. Why is correct stroke order important when writing Chinese characters?

- write numbers 1 to 10 in Chinese characters inside Tianzige (gridded paper)

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4WritingBasic Strokes and Stroke Order of Chinese Characters

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

a) write basic characters inside grid boxes with proper proportion

1. Why is correct stroke order important when writing Chinese characters?

- write numbers 1 to 10 in Chinese characters inside Tianzige (gridded paper)

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5WritingBasic Strokes and Stroke Order of Chinese Characters

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

a) write basic characters inside grid boxes with proper proportion

1. Why is correct stroke order important when writing Chinese characters?

- write numbers 1 to 10 in Chinese characters inside Tianzige (gridded paper)

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
Curriculum Design & Content

Grade 4 Mandarin Term 3 Strands and Sub-strands Breakdown

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

1
Strand 1.0

Writing

2 Sub-strands12 Lessons in Term 3

1.1 Basic Strokes and Stroke Order of Chinese Characters

6 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • identify the basic strokes of Chinese characters (heng, shu, pie, na, dian, ti)
  • follow standard stroke order rules (top to bottom, left to right, horizontal before vertical)
  • write basic characters inside grid boxes with proper proportion
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • Why is correct stroke order important when writing Chinese characters?
Learning Experiences
  • practise writing individual strokes using calligraphy brushes or pens
  • follow animated stroke-order apps on digital screens
  • write numbers 1 to 10 in Chinese characters inside Tianzige (gridded paper)
Teaching Resources

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

1.2 Guided Character Writing: Common Characters

6 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • write common characters (ren, da, xiao, hao, zhong, guo)
  • write own Chinese name or simple greetings
  • take pride in neat Chinese character writing
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • How do balance and proportion affect the appearance of Chinese characters?
Learning Experiences
  • trace and write target characters in gridded workbooks
  • create decorative greeting cards with the character 'Hao' (good) or 'Fu' (blessing)
  • display character writing samples on the class cultural board
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.

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

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Help & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Grade 4 Mandarin Term 3

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

In Term 3, Grade 4 Mandarin covers the following main strands: 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 Mandarin 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 Mandarin 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.