2026 KICD CBC Curriculum Design13 Weeks · 65 Lessons5 Strands in Term 1

Grade 5 French 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 5 French Term 1. Free on-page syllabus breakdown with instant export to editable Word (.docx) and PDF.

Grade 5 French 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 5 French in Term 1.

Class / Grade
Grade 5
Pre-Primary Level
Learning Area
French
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 5 French 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 SpeakingImitative Speaking Turn raking Repetition Nonverbal communication A crive engagement-

1. (s) Why is repetition important when speaking ?

- learner is guided to: practice active listening skills to reproduce spoken Words, phrases, and expressions on family, listen to authentic audiovisual dialogues introducing family members and take turns to repeat or act out thc dialogues

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2Listening SpeakingImitative Speaking Turn raking Repetition Nonverbal communication A crive engagement-

1. (s) Why is repetition important when speaking ?

- learner is guided to: practice active listening skills to reproduce spoken Words, phrases, and expressions on family, listen to authentic audiovisual dialogues introducing family members and take turns to repeat or act out thc dialogues

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3Listening SpeakingImitative Speaking Turn raking Repetition Nonverbal communication A crive engagement-

1. (s) Why is repetition important when speaking ?

- discuss the various compositions of members of different families, present on thc members of their nuclear families

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4Listening SpeakingImitative Speaking Turn raking Repetition Nonverbal communication A crive engagement-

1. b) c) repeat sounds, Words and expressions on family as articulated from an audio text, use spoken language patterns appropriately for effective real-life interactions, display a positive attitude towards speaking activ ities?

- discuss the various compositions of members of different families, present on thc members of their nuclear families

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5Listening SpeakingImitative Speaking Turn raking Repetition Nonverbal communication A crive engagement-

1. b) c) repeat sounds, Words and expressions on family as articulated from an audio text, use spoken language patterns appropriately for effective real-life interactions, display a positive attitude towards speaking activ ities?

- use thc expressions learnt to ask each other questions relating to names of members of their nuclear

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
21Listening SpeakingImitative speaking R eperirion Mo delling Engagement Pronunciation

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

a) make correct pronunciation of sounds and words as articulated from an audio text

1. What do you do to ensure proper pronunc on?

- participate in "Repeat-aner-me" exercise to acquire vocabulary on class items, (tableau, chaises, poubelle, pupitre, pone, chiffon, régle, cahier, stylo _ ) listen to and sing songs on objects found in class, source and watch video clips With authentic dialogues on locating items, play games to state thc location or position of items in class, (dans, derriere, 'i cote Sur, so us) listen and follow instructions on putting items in their right places. (Mets les cahiers dans le pupitre. Range les livres dans les res

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2Listening SpeakingImitative speaking R eperirion Mo delling Engagement Pronunciation

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

a) make correct pronunciation of sounds and words as articulated from an audio text

1. What do you do to ensure proper pronunc on?

- participate in "Repeat-aner-me" exercise to acquire vocabulary on class items, (tableau, chaises, poubelle, pupitre, pone, chiffon, régle, cahier, stylo _ ) listen to and sing songs on objects found in class, source and watch video clips With authentic dialogues on locating items, play games to state thc location or position of items in class, (dans, derriere, 'i cote Sur, so us) listen and follow instructions on putting items in their right places. (Mets les cahiers dans le pupitre. Range les livres dans les res

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3Listening SpeakingImitative speaking R eperirion Mo delling Engagement Pronunciation

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

a) use spoken language pattern s appropriately for effective real-life interactions

1. What do you do to ensure proper pronunc on?

- participate in "Repeat-aner-me" exercise to acquire vocabulary on class items, (tableau, chaises, poubelle, pupitre, pone, chiffon, régle, cahier, stylo _ ) listen to and sing songs on objects found in class, source and watch video clips With authentic dialogues on locating items, play games to state thc location or position of items in class, (dans, derriere, 'i cote Sur, so us) listen and follow instructions on putting items in their right places. (Mets les cahiers dans le pupitre. Range les livres dans les res

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4Listening SpeakingImitative speaking R eperirion Mo delling Engagement Pronunciation

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

a) use spoken language pattern s appropriately for effective real-life interactions

1. What do you do to ensure proper pronunc on?

- participate in "Repeat-aner-me" exercise to acquire vocabulary on class items, (tableau, chaises, poubelle, pupitre, pone, chiffon, régle, cahier, stylo _ ) listen to and sing songs on objects found in class, source and watch video clips With authentic dialogues on locating items, play games to state thc location or position of items in class, (dans, derriere, 'i cote Sur, so us) listen and follow instructions on putting items in their right places. (Mets les cahiers dans le pupitre. Range les livres dans les res

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5Listening SpeakingImitative speaking R eperirion Mo delling Engagement Pronunciation

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

a) display a positive attitude towards speaking activities

1. What do you do to ensure proper pronunc on?

- participate in "Repeat-aner-me" exercise to acquire vocabulary on class items, (tableau, chaises, poubelle, pupitre, pone, chiffon, régle, cahier, stylo _ ) listen to and sing songs on objects found in class, source and watch video clips With authentic dialogues on locating items, play games to state thc location or position of items in class, (dans, derriere, 'i cote Sur, so us) listen and follow instructions on putting items in their right places. (Mets les cahiers dans le pupitre. Range les livres dans les res

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
31Listening and SpeakingImitative speaking Reper irion Non -verbal communication A crive engagement

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

a) By thc end of the sul»strand, thc leamer should be able to:

1. How do you speak clearly in F rench?

- recall names of objects and items (les affaires scolaires) in the classroom, source from digital resources objects and items in the classroom, (Search engine is set With "Safc Search ON") describe objects and items which they use in thc classroom, engage In games of locating items in thc classroom, participate m question-answer exercises on classroom items or objects, participate in language games jointly (Qu 'est-ce que c 'est ? C'est ? Oui/Non c'est._.)

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2Listening and SpeakingImitative speaking Reper irion Non -verbal communication A crive engagement

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

a) By thc end of the sul»strand, thc leamer should be able to:

1. How do you speak clearly in F rench?

- recall names of objects and items (les affaires scolaires) in the classroom, source from digital resources objects and items in the classroom, (Search engine is set With "Safc Search ON") describe objects and items which they use in thc classroom, engage In games of locating items in thc classroom, participate m question-answer exercises on classroom items or objects, participate in language games jointly (Qu 'est-ce que c 'est ? C'est ? Oui/Non c'est._.)

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3Listening and SpeakingImitative speaking Reper irion Non -verbal communication A crive engagement

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

a) By thc end of the sul»strand, thc leamer should be able to:

1. How do you speak clearly in F rench?

- recall names of objects and items (les affaires scolaires) in the classroom, source from digital resources objects and items in the classroom, (Search engine is set With "Safc Search ON") describe objects and items which they use in thc classroom, engage In games of locating items in thc classroom, participate m question-answer exercises on classroom items or objects, participate in language games jointly (Qu 'est-ce que c 'est ? C'est ? Oui/Non c'est._.)

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4Listening and SpeakingImitative speaking Reper irion Non -verbal communication A crive engagement

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

a) By thc end of the sul»strand, thc leamer should be able to:

1. b) repeat sounds and Words as articulated from an audio source, use fluent speech pattcms for effective real-life interactions, display a mysitive attitude toward speaking acti vities?

- recall names of objects and items (les affaires scolaires) in the classroom, source from digital resources objects and items in the classroom, (Search engine is set With "Safc Search ON") describe objects and items which they use in thc classroom, engage In games of locating items in thc classroom, participate m question-answer exercises on classroom items or objects, participate in language games jointly (Qu 'est-ce que c 'est ? C'est ? Oui/Non c'est._.)

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5Listening and SpeakingImitative speaking Reper irion Non -verbal communication A crive engagement

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

a) By thc end of the sul»strand, thc leamer should be able to:

1. b) repeat sounds and Words as articulated from an audio source, use fluent speech pattcms for effective real-life interactions, display a mysitive attitude toward speaking acti vities?

- recall names of objects and items (les affaires scolaires) in the classroom, source from digital resources objects and items in the classroom, (Search engine is set With "Safc Search ON") describe objects and items which they use in thc classroom, engage In games of locating items in thc classroom, participate m question-answer exercises on classroom items or objects, participate in language games jointly (Qu 'est-ce que c 'est ? C'est ? Oui/Non c'est._.)

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
Curriculum Design & Content

Grade 5 French Term 1 Strands and Sub-strands Breakdown

Official KICD curriculum breakdown taught during Term 1 in Grade 5 French. Includes specific learning outcomes (SLOs), key inquiry questions (KIQs), core learning experiences, and teaching aids.

1
Strand 1.0

Listening Speaking

2 Sub-strands12 Lessons in Term 1

1.1 Imitative Speaking Turn raking Repetition Nonverbal communication A crive engagement

6 Suggested LessonsTerm 1
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

Demonstrate understanding, values and foundational skills in Imitative Speaking Turn raking Repetition Nonverbal communication A crive engagement.

Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • (s) Why is repetition important when speaking ?
  • a) b) c) repeat sounds, Words and expressions on family as articulated from an audio text, use spoken language patterns appropriately for effective real-life interactions, display a positive attitude towards speaking activ ities?
Learning Experiences
  • learner is guided to: practice active listening skills to reproduce spoken Words, phrases, and expressions on family, listen to authentic audiovisual dialogues introducing family members and take turns to repeat or act out thc dialogues
  • discuss the various compositions of members of different families, present on thc members of their nuclear families
  • use thc expressions learnt to ask each other questions relating to names of members of their nuclear
Teaching Resources

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

1.2 Imitative speaking R eperirion Mo delling Engagement Pronunciation

6 Suggested LessonsTerm 1
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • make correct pronunciation of sounds and words as articulated from an audio text
  • use spoken language pattern s appropriately for effective real-life interactions
  • display a positive attitude towards speaking activities
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • What do you do to ensure proper pronunc on?
Learning Experiences
  • participate in "Repeat-aner-me" exercise to acquire vocabulary on class items, (tableau, chaises, poubelle, pupitre, pone, chiffon, régle, cahier, stylo _ ) listen to and sing songs on objects found in class, source and watch video clips With authentic dialogues on locating items, play games to state thc location or position of items in class, (dans, derriere, 'i cote Sur, so us) listen and follow instructions on putting items in their right places. (Mets les cahiers dans le pupitre. Range les livres dans les res
Teaching Resources

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

2
Strand 2.0

Listening and Speaking

4 Sub-strands24 Lessons in Term 1

2.1 Imitative speaking Reper irion Non -verbal communication A crive engagement

6 Suggested LessonsTerm 1
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • By thc end of the sul»strand, thc leamer should be able to:
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • How do you speak clearly in F rench?
  • a) b) repeat sounds and Words as articulated from an audio source, use fluent speech pattcms for effective real-life interactions, display a mysitive attitude toward speaking acti vities?
Learning Experiences
  • recall names of objects and items (les affaires scolaires) in the classroom, source from digital resources objects and items in the classroom, (Search engine is set With "Safc Search ON") describe objects and items which they use in thc classroom, engage In games of locating items in thc classroom, participate m question-answer exercises on classroom items or objects, participate in language games jointly (Qu 'est-ce que c 'est ? C'est ? Oui/Non c'est._.)
Teaching Resources

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

2.2 Sub-strand 19

6 Suggested LessonsTerm 1
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

Demonstrate understanding, values and foundational skills in Sub-strand 19.

Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • How do you read with good tempo ?
  • a) b) c) make correct pronunciation of sounds and words as articulated from their source, use fluent speech patterns for effective real-life Interactions, display a positive attitude towards speaking activities?
Learning Experiences
  • listen and repeat phrases or sentences related to hobbies as modelled by thc teacher or audiovisual materials
  • (Pour/Dans mon temps Iihre, j Gime. . je n 'aime pas chanter Ia rélé, danser, dessiner), describe actions related to hobbies With the aid of visuals and infographics by responding to questions (Qu 'est-ce qu 'il /elle fait ? Elle danse), play Word games jointly to enhance vocabulary mastery, discuss thc benefits of engaging m hobbies that promote wellness, changc information on what they do during their free time at home, using selected vocabulary or 8
Teaching Resources

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

2.3 Imitative speaking Ph oneric awareness Modelling Engagem ent Pron unciarion

6 Suggested LessonsTerm 1
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • repeat
  • correct
  • pronunciation of
  • sounds and
  • words as
  • articulated
  • from
  • source
  • apply
  • fluent
  • speech
  • patterns for
  • effective
  • real-life
  • interactions
  • display a
  • mysitive
  • attitude
  • towards
  • speaking ac
  • tivities. 10
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • What do you do to ensure you do not fumble while reading?
  • a) b) c) repeat correct pronunciation of sounds and words as articulated from source, apply fluent speech patterns for effective real-life interactions, display a mysitive attitude towards speaking ac tivities. 10?
Teaching Resources

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

2.4 Imitative speaking R eperirion Non-verbal communication Intonation Engagement

6 Suggested LessonsTerm 1
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

Demonstrate understanding, values and foundational skills in Imitative speaking R eperirion Non-verbal communication Intonation Engagement.

Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • How do you ensure proper engagement when speaking ?
  • a) b) c) make correct pronunciation of sounds and words as articulated from an audio text, use fluent speech patterns for effective real-life inte ractions, display a positive attitude tow ards speaking activities. 12?
Learning Experiences
  • listen to audio materials to pick out vocabulary on the different parts of thc body, recite poems on parts of the body
  • observe images of different parts of thc body as they match the correct flashcards, (Ma bouche est pour manger, mes oreilles sont pour écouter, i.e. Parties du corps + est/sont + verbe infin itiD Watch a video clip on the functions of thc parts of the body, sing songs about functions of the of the bod
Teaching Resources

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

3
Strand 3.0

Time Strand Listening and Speaking Trand Imitative Speaking Reper Irion Non -verbal Communication Intonation Engagement

1 Sub-strand6 Lessons in Term 1

3.1 Sub-strand 18

6 Suggested LessonsTerm 1
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • By thc end of the sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • How do you mutation I s donc properly?
Learning Experiences
  • listen to songs about moments of thc day
  • listen and repeat short simple phrases on moments of thc day, (Le matinje me Eve, 'i midije prends le déjeuner, le soir je joue, la nuirje dors)
  • recite poems for Voc abulary acquisition
  • talk about their preferred moments of thc day
  • talk about their activities in relation to moments of thc da
Teaching Resources

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

4
Strand 4.0

Listening Speaking S U B

1 Sub-strand6 Lessons in Term 1

4.1 Phonological a w aren Ph oneric awareness Repetition Pron unciation Intonation Pacing

6 Suggested LessonsTerm 1
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • By thc end of the sub-strand, thc learner should bc able to:
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • Why is proper articulation of words impo rtant?
  • a) b) c) recognise letter sounds in words from audio stimuli, articulate words correctly in oral Interactions, appreciate the importance of pronunciation m comm umc anon. 14?
Learning Experiences
  • watch and listen to audiovisual materials on weather and identify weather pattcms
  • (i I fait beau/chaud/froid, il pleut, il fair mauvais, il y a du vent, il fair nuageur.__), listen to songs on Weather pattcms and Weather conditions, play rhyming games jointly to enhance vocabulary mastery, group weather conditions in their immediate surroun dings, recite poems on Weather conditions with specific sounds nua eur, ora ur , Su ggested
Teaching Resources

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

5
Strand 5.0

Reading

2 Sub-strands12 Lessons in Term 1

5.1 Reading Aloud Pron unc iation Phrasing Voi ce Projection Intonation

6 Suggested LessonsTerm 1
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • greetings m a text while reading
  • read aloud simple words With targeted accurately, develop
  • confidence in their reading abilities through guided support
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • Questio s Why do you read?
Learning Experiences
  • practice choral reading of simple texts on greetings and introductions to follow rhythm and pace, practice echo reading collaborati vcly , practice targeted sounds in vocabulary and expressions on greetings, (Comment tu t 'appelles ? Je m üppelle ...Je suis unefille Comment 'u ? Voici mon ami_._) source for poems on greetings and introductions from digital devices and recite jointly, do dramatic reading to acquire accuracy m uncia no n. 19
Teaching Resources

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5.2 Reading Aloud Phonetic Expression markings Pro nunciation Phrasing

6 Suggested LessonsTerm 1
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • recognise
  • when
  • reading
  • words
  • used to
  • introduce
  • names of
  • nuclear
  • family
  • members
  • read
  • aloud
  • simple
  • words and
  • expressions
  • about
  • nuclear
  • family With
  • pronunciation
  • develop
  • confidence in
  • their
  • reading
  • abilities
  • through
  • guided
  • support
  • appreciate the Importance of one's
  • famil in
  • life. 21
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • Questio S Why is it important to read accurately?
  • a) b) c) d) recognise when reading words used to introduce names of nuclear family members, read aloud simple words and expressions about nuclear family With pronunciation, develop confidence in their reading abilities through guided support, appreciate the Importance of one's famil in life. 21?
Teaching Resources

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Grade 5 French Full Year Strands (Terms 1, 2 & 3)

Complete annual curriculum scope for Grade 5 French showing the term-by-term distribution of all 11 strands.

Term 1Current
  • Listening Speaking
  • Listening and Speaking
  • Time Strand Listening and Speaking Trand Imitative Speaking Reper Irion Non -verbal Communication Intonation Engagement
  • Listening Speaking S U B
  • Reading
  • Reading
  • My Surroundings Strand Reading
  • Time Strand Reading S U B-strand Reading Aloud Phonetic A Wareness Pronunciation Phrasing in Ronarion
  • Reading Aloud Voca Hulary Pacing Repetition A Rricularion Rhythm
  • W Riting
  • Writing
  • Writing
  • My Body Strand Writing

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Frequently Asked Questions: Grade 5 French Term 1

What strands and sub-strands are covered in Grade 5 French Term 1?

In Term 1, Grade 5 French covers the following main strands: Listening Speaking, Listening and Speaking, Time Strand Listening and Speaking Trand Imitative Speaking Reper Irion Non -verbal Communication Intonation Engagement, Listening Speaking S U B, Reading. 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 5 French 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 5 French 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.