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

Grade 6 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 6 Mandarin Term 3. Free on-page syllabus breakdown with instant export to editable Word (.docx) and PDF.

Grade 6 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 6 Mandarin in Term 3.

Class / Grade
Grade 6
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 6 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
11WritingGuided W riting-

1. (s) How can we write an effective description?

- fill in a crossword puzzle with words related to food items and their tastes, look at pictures with facial expressions and guess which taste is associated with the facial expression (E&. match different food items with their respective tastes

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2WritingGuided W riting-

1. (s) How can we write an effective description?

- fill in a crossword puzzle with words related to food items and their tastes, look at pictures with facial expressions and guess which taste is associated with the facial expression (E&. match different food items with their respective tastes

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3WritingGuided W riting-

1. (s) How can we write an effective description?

- fill in a crossword puzzle with words related to food items and their tastes, look at pictures with facial expressions and guess which taste is associated with the facial expression (E&. match different food items with their respective tastes

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4WritingGuided W riting-

1. (s) How can we write an effective description?

- write a simple description of the food that they like or dislike using -g with correct punctuation, work with peers to indicate if the given sentences are punctuated appropriately, create a scrapbook for foods that they have eaten from their community and

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5WritingGuided W riting-

1. (s) How can we write an effective description?

- write a simple description of the food that they like or dislike using -g with correct punctuation, work with peers to indicate if the given sentences are punctuated appropriately, create a scrapbook for foods that they have eaten from their community and

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
21WritingGuided W riting-

1. (s) How can we write an effective description?

- write a simple description of the food that they like or dislike using -g with correct punctuation, work with peers to indicate if the given sentences are punctuated appropriately, create a scrapbook for foods that they have eaten from their community and

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2WritingGuided W riting-

1. (s) How can we write an effective description?

- write a simple description of the food that they like or dislike using -g with correct punctuation, work with peers to indicate if the given sentences are punctuated appropriately, create a scrapbook for foods that they have eaten from their community and

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3WritingGuided Writing

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

a) list down key

1. (s) Why should we write sentences correctly?

- play a vocabulary charades game On parts of the body (e.g- yå. -F shöu. töufa etc) as their peers guess and list down the identified word, work jointly to circle words and phrases related to grooming items m a word square/ word search (e_g_ Shui. Shüzi. Yågäo. Yåshuä. JJ Jiändäo etc.), look at word cards on different personal grooming activities and match them to their respective grooming items with peers (e.g. shuä yå. xi Iiän. xi shöu. iftäxizäo. shü töufä. jiän töufä etc.)

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4WritingGuided Writing

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

a) list down key

1. (s) Why should we write sentences correctly?

- play a vocabulary charades game On parts of the body (e.g- yå. -F shöu. töufa etc) as their peers guess and list down the identified word, work jointly to circle words and phrases related to grooming items m a word square/ word search (e_g_ Shui. Shüzi. Yågäo. Yåshuä. JJ Jiändäo etc.), look at word cards on different personal grooming activities and match them to their respective grooming items with peers (e.g. shuä yå. xi Iiän. xi shöu. iftäxizäo. shü töufä. jiän töufä etc.)

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5WritingGuided Writing

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

a) list down key

1. (s) Why should we write sentences correctly?

- play a vocabulary charades game On parts of the body (e.g- yå. -F shöu. töufa etc) as their peers guess and list down the identified word, work jointly to circle words and phrases related to grooming items m a word square/ word search (e_g_ Shui. Shüzi. Yågäo. Yåshuä. JJ Jiändäo etc.), look at word cards on different personal grooming activities and match them to their respective grooming items with peers (e.g. shuä yå. xi Iiän. xi shöu. iftäxizäo. shü töufä. jiän töufä etc.)

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
31WritingGuided Writing

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

a) list down key

1. What is the importance of journaling in communi cati on?

- write down simple sentences on the uses of the various self-grooming

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2WritingGuided Writing

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

a) list down key

1. What is the importance of journaling in communi cati on?

- write down simple sentences on the uses of the various self-grooming

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3WritingGuided Writing

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

a) list down key

1. What is the importance of journaling in communi cati on?

- write down simple sentences on the uses of the various self-grooming

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4WritingGuided Writing

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

a) list down key

1. What is the importance of journaling in communi cati on?

- write down simple sentences on the uses of the various self-grooming

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5WritingGuided Writing

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

a) compile key vocabulary from

1. Inquir y' Question(s) How can we clearly communicate through written communication?

- list down vocabulary On weather conditions (e.g. qingtiän. yütiän. k yrntiän), listen to an audio Ofa given area then write down the weather conditions mentioned, look at flashcards on different weather conditions then use simple sentences to describe them, go through a short passage then extract and write down complete sentences describing weather conditions at the given locality

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
Curriculum Design & Content

Grade 6 Mandarin Term 3 Strands and Sub-strands Breakdown

Official KICD curriculum breakdown taught during Term 3 in Grade 6 Mandarin. Includes specific learning outcomes (SLOs), key inquiry questions (KIQs), core learning experiences, and teaching aids.

1
Strand 1.0

Writing

5 Sub-strands30 Lessons in Term 3

1.1 Guided W riting

6 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

Demonstrate understanding, values and foundational skills in Guided W riting.

Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • (s) How can we write an effective description?
Learning Experiences
  • fill in a crossword puzzle with words related to food items and their tastes, look at pictures with facial expressions and guess which taste is associated with the facial expression (E&. match different food items with their respective tastes
  • write a simple description of the food that they like or dislike using -g with correct punctuation, work with peers to indicate if the given sentences are punctuated appropriately, create a scrapbook for foods that they have eaten from their community and
Teaching Resources

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

1.2 Guided Writing

6 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • list down key
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • (s) Why should we write sentences correctly?
  • What is the importance of journaling in communi cati on?
Learning Experiences
  • play a vocabulary charades game On parts of the body (e.g- yå. -F shöu. töufa etc) as their peers guess and list down the identified word, work jointly to circle words and phrases related to grooming items m a word square/ word search (e_g_ Shui. Shüzi. Yågäo. Yåshuä. JJ Jiändäo etc.), look at word cards on different personal grooming activities and match them to their respective grooming items with peers (e.g. shuä yå. xi Iiän. xi shöu. iftäxizäo. shü töufä. jiän töufä etc.)
  • write down simple sentences on the uses of the various self-grooming
Teaching Resources

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

1.3 Guided Writing

6 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • compile key vocabulary from
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • Inquir y' Question(s) How can we clearly communicate through written communication?
Learning Experiences
  • list down vocabulary On weather conditions (e.g. qingtiän. yütiän. k yrntiän), listen to an audio Ofa given area then write down the weather conditions mentioned, look at flashcards on different weather conditions then use simple sentences to describe them, go through a short passage then extract and write down complete sentences describing weather conditions at the given locality
  • watch an audio-visual clip and summarise the information using simple and clear sentences
Teaching Resources

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

1.4 Guided W riting

6 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

Demonstrate understanding, values and foundational skills in Guided W riting.

Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • (s) What role does handwriting play in c cation?
  • a) b) c) list vocabulary from texts neatly and legibly, compose paragraphs on various topics in a logical and coherent manner, underscore the importance of writing neatly and legibly?
Learning Experiences
  • fill in the gaps with the correct names of school facilities listen to a recording and write down the appropriate I(kation words to be used in the context 'äifii)
  • write a role play on asking and guing the location of people, items and school facilities in a logical and coherent manner (e.g. (E listen to a narration and rearrange the sentences in the right order for meaning with peers
Teaching Resources

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

1.5 Sub-strand 74

6 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • areas skills for the CSL activity Identify resources required for the activity (locally available materials) Stagger the activities across the term (set dates and time for the activities) Communicate to leamers, parents\caregivers/guardians, school administration, teachers and other relevant stakeholders in the school community Identify and develop assessment tools Implementation CSL Activity Assign roles to learners Ensure every leamer actively participates in the activity observe learners as they carry out the CSL activity and record feedback Use an appropriate assessment tool to assess both the process and the product (Assess leamer's work from the beginning to the end product) Assess the targeted core competencies, values and subject skills
Teaching Resources

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

Grade 6 Mandarin Full Year Strands (Terms 1, 2 & 3)

Complete annual curriculum scope for Grade 6 Mandarin showing the term-by-term distribution of all 10 strands.

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

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Help & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Grade 6 Mandarin Term 3

What strands and sub-strands are covered in Grade 6 Mandarin Term 3?

In Term 3, Grade 6 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 6 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 6 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.