Grade 5 Mandarin Schemes of Work & Strands (Term 2 2026)

• How can you ensure effective oral expression when reading aloud?
• a) b) c) replicate key expressions and phrases in Chinese, apply appropriate tone and volume when reading texts, exhibit interest m reading texts aloud for profic iency?

• listen and repeat reading verbs related to activities done during different moments of the day ( fifWV), match names of moments of the day with their English meaning and read them out in turns, listen and repeat reading sentences on the moments of the day collaboratively read simple sentences and sequence the activities given in relation to the appropriate moment of the day
• read a simple text on moments of the day and answer the given questicms
• discuss the essence of proper scheduling of activities in the day with peers for managmg their time. 27

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• Qu estio s What clues can help you comprehend a a) b) c) recite key words, expressions and phrases in simple texts, summarise the main idea of a text through oral reading, show awareness of the importance of correct articulation when reading texts?

• The leamer is guided to: take turns reciting vocabulary related to hobbies and interests etc.) , recite a simple Byem related to hobbies and interests with peers
• read a simple passage and rephrase the main idea using their own words, match the given titles to their appropriate texts that summarises their content, role-play a dialogue about hobbies and interests with peers explore how hobbies and interests can be used as a platform to raise awareness and advocate for various causes. 29

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• How can we convey emotions and mood when reading aloud?
• identify the food items that don't belong in the category given based on the time they are eaten (fruit, vegetable, meat, drink, main dish) read a short dialogue on food items and moments of the day with the appropriate vocal intonation, distinguish healthy and unhealthy diets based on the food items given in the picture. 31?

• recite a tongue twister related to food aloud, focusing on clear articulation of the sounds collaboratively
• take tums to read aloud vocabulary related to different times of the day and food items eaten at different meal times . vgtii. * read the short excerpts and collaboratively

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• Qu estio s techniques can you use to better understand a text ?

• identify and interpret vocabulary related to parts of the body as used in the context (e.g. etc.)
• read a text and record the new words and phrases encountered
• use the new words to create sentences and read them out for peer feedback
• read texts about functions of the body and answer simple questions
• take tums asking each other comprehension questions about the given text, create a word wall to display vocabulary words they encounter in texts by providing definitions and example sentences collaboratively

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• How do you read confidently ?

• The leamer is guided to: read out words and phrases related to weather patterns from word charts (e.g. 'intiän ) , chant out phrases and sentences related to weather pattern from the given text work collaboratively to read aloud the text about the description of different weather patterns for feedback from peers take turns to match pictures and corresponding weather patterns by rotating a weather display wheel then read them out
• read and answer questions on weather patterns collaboratively (e.g. 35

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• uestio s Why is it important to pay attention to punctuation marks when reading?

• look at pictures of common items or things in the classroom and read their correct name read out the location of different classroom items or things using the correct prepositicm ( read out the location of the items or things placed in different parts of the class as their peers locate them record reading passages on the location of common items, things or people in the classroom and observe punctuation pauses for self-

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• Questio s What is the importance o f correct spelling in written texts?
• a) b) c) list words and phrases with the correct spelling, apply spelling accuracy in varied written texts, appreciate the importance of correct spelling in writing?

• The leamer is guided to: listen to a dictation and write down the words with the correct pinyin, listen to an audio ofa set of syllables and choose the correct one (tä. ni. ni. ni) work jointly to brainstorm and list common words used m texts on the introduction of self and others (hello+ name +age+ gender), indicate whether the words in the sentences provided about introduction of self and others are spelt correctly, comm
• se short passages introducing self and others (name +age+ gender) with the correct spelling ( e.g

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• estio s How can you writing?

• The leamer is guided to: use the given words to form correct sentences related to nuclear family members (@-Æ f write simple sentences introducing their nuclear family members with the correct word order collaborate with peers to research online or offline and list down the common punctuation marks used in Chinese writing(e.g. GJYnil}! etc.), team up with peers to write sentences and use these punctuation marks appropriate Iy, answer simple question related to nuclear family members applying correct word order and punctuation, compare and contrast nuclear family members in Kenya and China and s hare the findin With 43

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• Questi s Why should we a) b) c) list key words and phrases according to the context, compose texts using neat and legible handwriting, underscore the importance of writing words clearly for commun icati on. write words related to classroom items from a write clearly?
• fill in blanks with the appropriate location words in the given sentences ( use the prepositions to coml»se simple draw a map and label the directions of different places using legible handwriting to help with navigation in the school, write simple descriptions on locations of different items, things or people in their classroom collaboratively, share their writings with peers for critique, collaborate with peers to discuss how clear labelling of different places or locations enhances safety in the?

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• Questi s How do you I mprove your descriptive writing skills?
• a) b) c) list words, phrases and expressions with the correct write simple descriptions on a variety of topics, develop a love for writing Chinese listen to a recording and place the correct tone on the words and phrases given work together to look at pictures/models of classroom items and label them correctly (e -g. qiänbi. riång)i chizi. shü. mfihéibän etc.), circle the correct names of colours in a word search with peers (e.g. höng kin 10 sé. chéngsé. sé etc.), use the given pictures to write simple descriptions on the colours of classroom items (e.g. Zhé shi höngsé de bi, Wö de bäo shi héisé de.) , create a mood board with descriptions about the colour of items found in their class 45?

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• read simple sentences on activities undertaken at different times of the and give the meaning of the underlined words from the context, match words and phrases related to moments of the day * ± ) to their meaning, work collaboratively to use dictionaries or online resources to look up the meaning of words in the given texts
• use the identified words to construct simple sentences, rearrange scrambled up words and sentences to write correct sentences with lwers , 47 Suggested Inquiry uestion s What strategies can you use to vocabulary?

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