2026 KICD CBC Curriculum Design13 Weeks · 65 Lessons3 Strands in Term 1

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

Grade 5 Indigenous Language 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 Indigenous Language in Term 1.

Class / Grade
Grade 5
Pre-Primary Level
Learning Area
Indigenous Language
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 Indigenous Language 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
11S andSub-strand 12-

1. What should you do in order to listen attentively?

- identify names of clothes and attire (nouns) in the community from an oral text, work collaboratively to construct sentences using the nouns identified

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2S andSub-strand 12-

1. What should you do in order to listen attentively?

- identify names of clothes and attire (nouns) in the community from an oral text, work collaboratively to construct sentences using the nouns identified

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3S andSub-strand 12-

1. What should you do in order to listen attentively?

- identify names of clothes and attire (nouns) in the community from an oral text, work collaboratively to construct sentences using the nouns identified

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4S andSub-strand 12-

1. b) c) d) identify basic features ofa poem for comprehension, pick out nouns from a poem for information, paraphrase an oral poem into prose with accuracy for communication, appreciate the benefits of attentive listening for effective communi c?

- brainstorm on various features of a poem with peers, recite poems based On the theme with expressions (non-verbal cues), work with peers to paraphrase the poem in their own words without altering the ideas, listen attentively to recorded clips Of simple poems on cultural attire and answer comprehension questions, team up with peers to compose a spoken-word poetry item on the theme _

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5S andSub-strand 12-

1. b) c) d) identify basic features ofa poem for comprehension, pick out nouns from a poem for information, paraphrase an oral poem into prose with accuracy for communication, appreciate the benefits of attentive listening for effective communi c?

- brainstorm on various features of a poem with peers, recite poems based On the theme with expressions (non-verbal cues), work with peers to paraphrase the poem in their own words without altering the ideas, listen attentively to recorded clips Of simple poems on cultural attire and answer comprehension questions, team up with peers to compose a spoken-word poetry item on the theme _

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
21S andSub-strand 12-

1. b) c) d) identify basic features ofa poem for comprehension, pick out nouns from a poem for information, paraphrase an oral poem into prose with accuracy for communication, appreciate the benefits of attentive listening for effective communi c?

- brainstorm on various features of a poem with peers, recite poems based On the theme with expressions (non-verbal cues), work with peers to paraphrase the poem in their own words without altering the ideas, listen attentively to recorded clips Of simple poems on cultural attire and answer comprehension questions, team up with peers to compose a spoken-word poetry item on the theme _

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2S andSub-strand 12-

1. b) c) d) identify basic features ofa poem for comprehension, pick out nouns from a poem for information, paraphrase an oral poem into prose with accuracy for communication, appreciate the benefits of attentive listening for effective communi c?

- brainstorm on various features of a poem with peers, recite poems based On the theme with expressions (non-verbal cues), work with peers to paraphrase the poem in their own words without altering the ideas, listen attentively to recorded clips Of simple poems on cultural attire and answer comprehension questions, team up with peers to compose a spoken-word poetry item on the theme _

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3S andSub-strand 12-

1. b) c) d) identify basic features ofa poem for comprehension, pick out nouns from a poem for information, paraphrase an oral poem into prose with accuracy for communication, appreciate the benefits of attentive listening for effective communi c?

- brainstorm on various features of a poem with peers, recite poems based On the theme with expressions (non-verbal cues), work with peers to paraphrase the poem in their own words without altering the ideas, listen attentively to recorded clips Of simple poems on cultural attire and answer comprehension questions, team up with peers to compose a spoken-word poetry item on the theme _

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4S andSub-strand 12-

1. b) c) d) identify basic features ofa poem for comprehension, pick out nouns from a poem for information, paraphrase an oral poem into prose with accuracy for communication, appreciate the benefits of attentive listening for effective communi c?

- brainstorm on various features of a poem with peers, recite poems based On the theme with expressions (non-verbal cues), work with peers to paraphrase the poem in their own words without altering the ideas, listen attentively to recorded clips Of simple poems on cultural attire and answer comprehension questions, team up with peers to compose a spoken-word poetry item on the theme _

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5S andSub-strand 12-

1. b) c) d) identify basic features ofa poem for comprehension, pick out nouns from a poem for information, paraphrase an oral poem into prose with accuracy for communication, appreciate the benefits of attentive listening for effective communi c?

- brainstorm on various features of a poem with peers, recite poems based On the theme with expressions (non-verbal cues), work with peers to paraphrase the poem in their own words without altering the ideas, listen attentively to recorded clips Of simple poems on cultural attire and answer comprehension questions, team up with peers to compose a spoken-word poetry item on the theme _

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
31S andSub-strand 12-

1. b) c) d) identify basic features ofa poem for comprehension, pick out nouns from a poem for information, paraphrase an oral poem into prose with accuracy for communication, appreciate the benefits of attentive listening for effective communi c?

- brainstorm on various features of a poem with peers, recite poems based On the theme with expressions (non-verbal cues), work with peers to paraphrase the poem in their own words without altering the ideas, listen attentively to recorded clips Of simple poems on cultural attire and answer comprehension questions, team up with peers to compose a spoken-word poetry item on the theme _

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2S andSub-strand 12-

1. b) c) d) identify basic features ofa poem for comprehension, pick out nouns from a poem for information, paraphrase an oral poem into prose with accuracy for communication, appreciate the benefits of attentive listening for effective communi c?

- brainstorm on various features of a poem with peers, recite poems based On the theme with expressions (non-verbal cues), work with peers to paraphrase the poem in their own words without altering the ideas, listen attentively to recorded clips Of simple poems on cultural attire and answer comprehension questions, team up with peers to compose a spoken-word poetry item on the theme _

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3S andSub-strand 12-

1. b) c) d) identify basic features ofa poem for comprehension, pick out nouns from a poem for information, paraphrase an oral poem into prose with accuracy for communication, appreciate the benefits of attentive listening for effective communi c?

- brainstorm on various features of a poem with peers, recite poems based On the theme with expressions (non-verbal cues), work with peers to paraphrase the poem in their own words without altering the ideas, listen attentively to recorded clips Of simple poems on cultural attire and answer comprehension questions, team up with peers to compose a spoken-word poetry item on the theme _

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4S andReading for Information-

1. u Question s What is the importance Of fluency in reading?

- practice reading texts based on the theme fluently and with accuracy, answer direct and inferential questions from the text, work collaboratively to build a vocabulary bank based on thematic words acquired in the texts, work jointly with peers to match names and pictures of cultural attire and clothing, listen to a resource person explaining various cultural attires, team up with peers to custom-make a cultural piece of dressing from their community (e_g_ waist skirts, headgear, accessoriesnecklaces, bangles) using locally available materials

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5S andReading for Information-

1. Why should we preserve cultural attire in our?

- practice reading texts based on the theme fluently and with accuracy, answer direct and inferential questions from the text, work collaboratively to build a vocabulary bank based on thematic words acquired in the texts, work jointly with peers to match names and pictures of cultural attire and clothing, listen to a resource person explaining various cultural attires, team up with peers to custom-make a cultural piece of dressing from their community (e_g_ waist skirts, headgear, accessoriesnecklaces, bangles) using locally available materials

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
Curriculum Design & Content

Grade 5 Indigenous Language Term 1 Strands and Sub-strands Breakdown

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

1
Strand 1.0

S and

2 Sub-strands8 Lessons in Term 1

1.1 Sub-strand 12

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 12.

Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • What should you do in order to listen attentively?
  • a) b) c) d) identify basic features ofa poem for comprehension, pick out nouns from a poem for information, paraphrase an oral poem into prose with accuracy for communication, appreciate the benefits of attentive listening for effective communi c?
Learning Experiences
  • identify names of clothes and attire (nouns) in the community from an oral text, work collaboratively to construct sentences using the nouns identified
  • brainstorm on various features of a poem with peers, recite poems based On the theme with expressions (non-verbal cues), work with peers to paraphrase the poem in their own words without altering the ideas, listen attentively to recorded clips Of simple poems on cultural attire and answer comprehension questions, team up with peers to compose a spoken-word poetry item on the theme _
Teaching Resources

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

1.2 Reading for Information

2 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 Reading for Information.

Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • u Question s What is the importance Of fluency in reading?
  • Why should we preserve cultural attire in our?
Learning Experiences
  • practice reading texts based on the theme fluently and with accuracy, answer direct and inferential questions from the text, work collaboratively to build a vocabulary bank based on thematic words acquired in the texts, work jointly with peers to match names and pictures of cultural attire and clothing, listen to a resource person explaining various cultural attires, team up with peers to custom-make a cultural piece of dressing from their community (e_g_ waist skirts, headgear, accessoriesnecklaces, bangles) using locally available materials
Teaching Resources

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

2
Strand 2.0

Neatl and Ie -bl

7 Sub-strands18 Lessons in Term 1

2.1 H and writing: Neatness and Legibility

2 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 H and writing: Neatness and Legibility.

Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • Que s I _ How do we write a) b) c) outline letters of the alphabet neatly for effective communication, compose a paragraph neatly and legibly for effective communication, appreciate the importance of writing legibly and neatly. write letters of the alphabet in upper instructions?
  • _ Why should case and lower ease neatly, identify various cultural attire from pictures, create target words on flashcards using the letters of the alphabet neatly, work jointly with peers to write a short paragraph neatly and legibly on the theme, share the short paragraph s developed in class for peer review, work collaboratively to organise their neatly written paragraphs in the class portfolio. we write neatly and legibly?
Teaching Resources

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

2.2 Listening for Information

2 Suggested LessonsTerm 1
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • translate
  • simple
  • oral
  • sentences
  • into
  • their
  • indigenous
  • language for
  • comprehension
  • respond to
  • simple
  • instructions for
  • effective
  • communication
  • appreciate the
  • place of
  • translation in
  • enhancing
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • (s) _ What is the importance Of listening to Instructions keenly?
  • _ How can we trans late texts without losing?
Learning Experiences
  • work jointly with peers to translate simple oral sentences from English or Kiswahili into their indigenous language, peer-review each other's work to refine the translated sentences, collaborate with peers to talk about their experiences on environmental awareness in their community
  • make a list of conjunctions that have been used in the conversation on environmental awareness, role-play activities involving giving or taking instructions with peers, collaborate with peers to play a language game on giving and taking instructions e.g. the Simon says
Teaching Resources

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

2.3 Sub-strand 20

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 20.

Teaching Resources

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

2.4 P unctuation

2 Suggested LessonsTerm 1
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • identify punctuation marks (exclamation marks, double quotation marks and question marks) in a text
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • I ui Que Why do we punctuate s entences?
Learning Experiences
  • work with peers to identify punctuation marks (exclamation, double quotation and question marks) in texts
  • use exclamation, double quotation and question marks in sentence construction, share the punctuated Sentences in class for peer review, fill in blanks in sentences using correct punctuation marks, practice reading punctuated sentences with accurate intonation
  • brainstorm with peers the uses of exclamation, double quotation and question marks in sentences. collaborate to play online games involving the use of punctuation marks
Teaching Resources

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

2.5 I Listening for Compre hension

2 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 I Listening for Compre hension.

Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • In u' Que s a) b) c) identify vocabulary items in oral texts for effective commun ication, use vocabulary in sentences to express self accurately and effectively, advocate for the use Of acquired language in The learner is guided to: listen to a story or passage (on safe ways of boarding and alighting, use of seat belts) from a digital device and identify pronouns, work jointly to fill gaps in sentences using pronouns in singular and plural forms, listen to a story or passage on Road Safety and create a vocabulary bank of thematic words used, play language games using cards to match vocabulary to their make sentences using the vocabulary identified and share for I. How do you use pronouns In co mmun ication?
  • How do we ensure we are safe when using vehicles?
Teaching Resources

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

2.6 Reading Information

2 Suggested LessonsTerm 1
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • read a passage based on the theme for comprehension
  • respond to instructions to perform a relevant task for commun
  • appreciate the importance Of following Ins ons
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • I u Question s Why is it important to read i nstructions keen Iy?
Learning Experiences
  • work jointly with peers to read a text (on safe sitting for passengers, drivers
  • use of seat belts) giving step by step instructions related to the theme, collaborate with peers to build a vocabulary bank from thematic words used in the passage
  • identify pronouns from the passage and list them on a chart
  • use pronouns to construct sentences with peers
  • use a digital device to read content on steps of performing simple tasks related to road safety e.g. crossing the road, safety road practices, and make notes, respond to questions based on the content read, work with peers to collect a variety Of texts on road safety and conduct a reading session with peers
Teaching Resources

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

2.7 Sequencing

2 Suggested LessonsTerm 1
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • identify
  • connectors in
  • texts for
  • effective co
  • mmun
  • ication
  • connectors to
  • sequence
  • ideas
  • logically in a
  • paragraph for
  • comprehension
  • enjoy
  • writing
  • texts
  • using
  • connectors for
  • effective co
  • mmun icat10n
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • How can you ensure your ideas flow in communi cati on?
  • Why do we use writing?
Learning Experiences
  • work collaboratively to search for various connectors
  • connectors of sequence-e g. first, then, so, lastly. to begin with, secondly, therefore, con clusion
  • connectors of addition
  • e .g and, also, besides that, furthermore, as well as
  • connectors of contraste. g yet, on the cnnrrary, although, list connectors on charts for display, work jointly with peers to identify connectors in texts, use connectors to write two paragraphs (on safe practices when using a vehicle) on the theme
Teaching Resources

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

3
Strand 3.0

Lis Tening Speaking

1 Sub-strand2 Lessons in Term 1

3.1 Fluency: Pron u nciation

2 Suggested LessonsTerm 1
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • articulate vocabulary and nouns clearly for communication
  • use acquired vocabulary to construct sentences accurately for self expression
  • appreciate speaking clearly, fluently and efficiently for effective
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • (s) I . Why is it important to speak clearly?
  • How do we learn correct pronunciation Of words ?
Learning Experiences
  • listen to recorded clips on articulation and pronunciation of words and revwat saying them, record each other as they pronounce words and peer review for correctness
  • take tums to select thematic vocabulary and nouns from a word basket and use them to create sentences, engage in language games to identify synonyms of words, team up with peers to organise an indigenous languages debate contest related to the theme using acquired vocabulary
Teaching Resources

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

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

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

Term 1Current
  • S and
  • Neatl and Ie -bl
  • Lis Tening Speaking
  • Lis Tening Speaking
  • Listening and Speaking
  • Listening and Speaking
  • For General and

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Help & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Grade 5 Indigenous Language Term 1

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

In Term 1, Grade 5 Indigenous Language covers the following main strands: S and, Neatl and Ie -bl, Lis Tening 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 5 Indigenous Language 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 Indigenous Language 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.