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

Grade 8 Arabic 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 8 Arabic Term 3. Free on-page syllabus breakdown with instant export to editable Word (.docx) and PDF.

Grade 8 Arabic 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 8 Arabic in Term 3.

Class / Grade
Grade 8
Pre-Primary Level
Learning Area
Arabic
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 8 Arabic 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 Writing: Descriptive Writing

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

a) organise ideas coherently to express an opinion, feeling and thought

b) apply basic descriptive words in writing a simple paragraph

c) appreciate the skill of writing to express feeling and opinion

1. How can you manage your time well?

2. Why do we organise ideas in a paragraph?

- write sentences from various clock faces to tell time in relation to school events in groups

- prepare a mind map displaying events in school or home that happen at different times

- share the mind maps with peers for review

- collaborate with peers to organise the ideas in a logical sequence and occurence

- write a coherent paragraph describing events using the sequenced ideas

- collaborate with peers to compete in rearranging jumbled up parts of a paragraph to make a meaningful text on telling time

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2WritingGuided Writing: Descriptive Writing

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

a) organise ideas coherently to express an opinion, feeling and thought

b) apply basic descriptive words in writing a simple paragraph

c) appreciate the skill of writing to express feeling and opinion

1. How can you manage your time well?

2. Why do we organise ideas in a paragraph?

- write sentences from various clock faces to tell time in relation to school events in groups

- prepare a mind map displaying events in school or home that happen at different times

- share the mind maps with peers for review

- collaborate with peers to organise the ideas in a logical sequence and occurence

- write a coherent paragraph describing events using the sequenced ideas

- collaborate with peers to compete in rearranging jumbled up parts of a paragraph to make a meaningful text on telling time

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3WritingGuided Writing: Descriptive Writing

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

a) organise ideas coherently to express an opinion, feeling and thought

b) apply basic descriptive words in writing a simple paragraph

c) appreciate the skill of writing to express feeling and opinion

1. How can you manage your time well?

2. Why do we organise ideas in a paragraph?

- write sentences from various clock faces to tell time in relation to school events in groups

- prepare a mind map displaying events in school or home that happen at different times

- share the mind maps with peers for review

- collaborate with peers to organise the ideas in a logical sequence and occurence

- write a coherent paragraph describing events using the sequenced ideas

- collaborate with peers to compete in rearranging jumbled up parts of a paragraph to make a meaningful text on telling time

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4WritingGuided Writing: Descriptive Writing

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

a) organise ideas coherently to express an opinion, feeling and thought

b) apply basic descriptive words in writing a simple paragraph

c) appreciate the skill of writing to express feeling and opinion

1. How can you manage your time well?

2. Why do we organise ideas in a paragraph?

- write sentences from various clock faces to tell time in relation to school events in groups

- prepare a mind map displaying events in school or home that happen at different times

- share the mind maps with peers for review

- collaborate with peers to organise the ideas in a logical sequence and occurence

- write a coherent paragraph describing events using the sequenced ideas

- collaborate with peers to compete in rearranging jumbled up parts of a paragraph to make a meaningful text on telling time

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5WritingGuided Writing: Descriptive Writing

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

a) organise ideas coherently to express an opinion, feeling and thought

b) apply basic descriptive words in writing a simple paragraph

c) appreciate the skill of writing to express feeling and opinion

1. How can you manage your time well?

2. Why do we organise ideas in a paragraph?

- write sentences from various clock faces to tell time in relation to school events in groups

- prepare a mind map displaying events in school or home that happen at different times

- share the mind maps with peers for review

- collaborate with peers to organise the ideas in a logical sequence and occurence

- write a coherent paragraph describing events using the sequenced ideas

- collaborate with peers to compete in rearranging jumbled up parts of a paragraph to make a meaningful text on telling time

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
21WritingGuided Writing: Mechanics of Writing

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

a) apply appropriate punctuation marks in a written text

b) create a short imaginative writing to express feelings and ideas with correct punctuation

c) appreciate different Arabic writing styles

1. How would texts be if there no punctuation marks?

- create flashcards with the various punctuation marks applied in arabic writing

- organise the flashcards in the class portfolio

- observe given pictures and write well punctuated sentences about scenic spots and tourist attractions (travel)

- write a creative story on travelling with correct punctuation and share with peers

- review their own stories and assess for correct punctuation and presentation

- submit the best texts for a writing competition or magazine for publishing

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2WritingGuided Writing: Mechanics of Writing

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

a) apply appropriate punctuation marks in a written text

b) create a short imaginative writing to express feelings and ideas with correct punctuation

c) appreciate different Arabic writing styles

1. How would texts be if there no punctuation marks?

- create flashcards with the various punctuation marks applied in arabic writing

- organise the flashcards in the class portfolio

- observe given pictures and write well punctuated sentences about scenic spots and tourist attractions (travel)

- write a creative story on travelling with correct punctuation and share with peers

- review their own stories and assess for correct punctuation and presentation

- submit the best texts for a writing competition or magazine for publishing

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3WritingGuided Writing: Mechanics of Writing

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

a) apply appropriate punctuation marks in a written text

b) create a short imaginative writing to express feelings and ideas with correct punctuation

c) appreciate different Arabic writing styles

1. How would texts be if there no punctuation marks?

- create flashcards with the various punctuation marks applied in arabic writing

- organise the flashcards in the class portfolio

- observe given pictures and write well punctuated sentences about scenic spots and tourist attractions (travel)

- write a creative story on travelling with correct punctuation and share with peers

- review their own stories and assess for correct punctuation and presentation

- submit the best texts for a writing competition or magazine for publishing

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4WritingGuided Writing: Mechanics of Writing

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

a) apply appropriate punctuation marks in a written text

b) create a short imaginative writing to express feelings and ideas with correct punctuation

c) appreciate different Arabic writing styles

1. How would texts be if there no punctuation marks?

- create flashcards with the various punctuation marks applied in arabic writing

- organise the flashcards in the class portfolio

- observe given pictures and write well punctuated sentences about scenic spots and tourist attractions (travel)

- write a creative story on travelling with correct punctuation and share with peers

- review their own stories and assess for correct punctuation and presentation

- submit the best texts for a writing competition or magazine for publishing

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5WritingGuided Writing: Mechanics of Writing

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

a) apply appropriate punctuation marks in a written text

b) create a short imaginative writing to express feelings and ideas with correct punctuation

c) appreciate different Arabic writing styles

1. How would texts be if there no punctuation marks?

- create flashcards with the various punctuation marks applied in arabic writing

- organise the flashcards in the class portfolio

- observe given pictures and write well punctuated sentences about scenic spots and tourist attractions (travel)

- write a creative story on travelling with correct punctuation and share with peers

- review their own stories and assess for correct punctuation and presentation

- submit the best texts for a writing competition or magazine for publishing

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
31WritingGuided Writing: Mechanics of Writing

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

a) apply appropriate punctuation marks in a written text

b) create a short imaginative writing to express feelings and ideas with correct punctuation

c) appreciate different Arabic writing styles

1. How would texts be if there no punctuation marks?

- create flashcards with the various punctuation marks applied in arabic writing

- organise the flashcards in the class portfolio

- observe given pictures and write well punctuated sentences about scenic spots and tourist attractions (travel)

- write a creative story on travelling with correct punctuation and share with peers

- review their own stories and assess for correct punctuation and presentation

- submit the best texts for a writing competition or magazine for publishing

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2WritingGuided writing: Poetry

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

a) construct sentences correctly

b) use basic descriptive words in writing a simple poem

c) appreciate the skill of writing for effective communication

1. How do we keep our utensils clean?

2. Why should we writie poems?

- team up to create a vocabulary bank with words related to the theme

- complete sentences using appropriate vocabulary on kitchen items and meals

- work jointly with peers to rearrange jumbled up sentences to make coherent and logic paragraphs

- derive words from the vocabulary list based on the theme to compose a simple poem

- collaborate with peers to memorise and recite the poem in class or during clubs and societies

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3WritingGuided writing: Poetry

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

a) construct sentences correctly

b) use basic descriptive words in writing a simple poem

c) appreciate the skill of writing for effective communication

1. How do we keep our utensils clean?

2. Why should we writie poems?

- team up to create a vocabulary bank with words related to the theme

- complete sentences using appropriate vocabulary on kitchen items and meals

- work jointly with peers to rearrange jumbled up sentences to make coherent and logic paragraphs

- derive words from the vocabulary list based on the theme to compose a simple poem

- collaborate with peers to memorise and recite the poem in class or during clubs and societies

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4WritingGuided writing: Poetry

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

a) construct sentences correctly

b) use basic descriptive words in writing a simple poem

c) appreciate the skill of writing for effective communication

1. How do we keep our utensils clean?

2. Why should we writie poems?

- team up to create a vocabulary bank with words related to the theme

- complete sentences using appropriate vocabulary on kitchen items and meals

- work jointly with peers to rearrange jumbled up sentences to make coherent and logic paragraphs

- derive words from the vocabulary list based on the theme to compose a simple poem

- collaborate with peers to memorise and recite the poem in class or during clubs and societies

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5WritingGuided writing: Poetry

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

a) construct sentences correctly

b) use basic descriptive words in writing a simple poem

c) appreciate the skill of writing for effective communication

1. How do we keep our utensils clean?

2. Why should we writie poems?

- team up to create a vocabulary bank with words related to the theme

- complete sentences using appropriate vocabulary on kitchen items and meals

- work jointly with peers to rearrange jumbled up sentences to make coherent and logic paragraphs

- derive words from the vocabulary list based on the theme to compose a simple poem

- collaborate with peers to memorise and recite the poem in class or during clubs and societies

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
Curriculum Design & Content

Grade 8 Arabic Term 3 Strands and Sub-strands Breakdown

Official KICD curriculum breakdown taught during Term 3 in Grade 8 Arabic. Includes specific learning outcomes (SLOs), key inquiry questions (KIQs), core learning experiences, and teaching aids.

1
Strand 1.0

Writing

6 Sub-strands6 Lessons in Term 3

1.1 Guided Writing: Descriptive Writing

1 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • organise ideas coherently to express an opinion, feeling and thought
  • apply basic descriptive words in writing a simple paragraph
  • appreciate the skill of writing to express feeling and opinion
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • How can you manage your time well?
  • Why do we organise ideas in a paragraph?
Learning Experiences
  • write sentences from various clock faces to tell time in relation to school events in groups
  • prepare a mind map displaying events in school or home that happen at different times
  • share the mind maps with peers for review
  • collaborate with peers to organise the ideas in a logical sequence and occurence
  • write a coherent paragraph describing events using the sequenced ideas
  • collaborate with peers to compete in rearranging jumbled up parts of a paragraph to make a meaningful text on telling time
Teaching Resources

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

1.2 Guided Writing: Mechanics of Writing

1 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • apply appropriate punctuation marks in a written text
  • create a short imaginative writing to express feelings and ideas with correct punctuation
  • appreciate different Arabic writing styles
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • How would texts be if there no punctuation marks?
Learning Experiences
  • create flashcards with the various punctuation marks applied in arabic writing
  • organise the flashcards in the class portfolio
  • observe given pictures and write well punctuated sentences about scenic spots and tourist attractions (travel)
  • write a creative story on travelling with correct punctuation and share with peers
  • review their own stories and assess for correct punctuation and presentation
  • submit the best texts for a writing competition or magazine for publishing
Teaching Resources

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

1.3 Guided writing: Poetry

1 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • construct sentences correctly
  • use basic descriptive words in writing a simple poem
  • appreciate the skill of writing for effective communication
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • How do we keep our utensils clean?
  • Why should we writie poems?
Learning Experiences
  • team up to create a vocabulary bank with words related to the theme
  • complete sentences using appropriate vocabulary on kitchen items and meals
  • work jointly with peers to rearrange jumbled up sentences to make coherent and logic paragraphs
  • derive words from the vocabulary list based on the theme to compose a simple poem
  • collaborate with peers to memorise and recite the poem in class or during clubs and societies
Teaching Resources

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

1.4 Guided Writing: Creative Writing

1 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • construct simple sentences using acquired vocabulary
  • write creative texts on the theme using descriptive words
  • develop interest in artistic expression through writing
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • How can you make a story more interesting in writing?
Learning Experiences
  • listen to audio recording and write vocabulary related to the theme
  • form sentences using descriptive words about feelings and emotions in small groups
  • share the sentences with their peers for review, e.g I am hungry today
  • compose a simple story using vocabulary based on the theme
  • identify verbs from texts in pairs
  • play a game of forming verbs from jumbled up letters
Teaching Resources

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

1.5 Guided Writing: Essay Writing

1 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • identify vocabulary related to the theme for comprehension
  • write a simple essay using acquired vocabulary and expressions
  • appreciate the skill of writing for effective communication
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • What tips can you use to develop neat handwriting?
Learning Experiences
  • collaboratively make a list of vocabulary related to eather and environment
  • organise the vocabulary in a portfolio for future reference
  • work with peers to identify meaning of new words
  • fill gaps to complete simple sentences with suitable words related to physical features
  • collaborate with peers to write a neat and coherent essay related to the theme
  • share their essays with peers for review
Teaching Resources

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

1.6 Guided Writing : Creative Writing

1 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • develop ideas logically in writing
  • write a dialogue related to the theme
  • develop positive attitude towards writing Arabic langauge
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • What are some of the challenges you face when composing texts?
Learning Experiences
  • collaborate with peers to form simple sentences from substitution tables on means of transport
  • brainstorm ideas on the theme to create a simple dialogue
  • present the ideas logically in writing
  • write a dialogue on the theme
  • practise writing plays legibly and correctly during free times
Teaching Resources

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

Grade 8 Arabic Full Year Strands (Terms 1, 2 & 3)

Complete annual curriculum scope for Grade 8 Arabic showing the term-by-term distribution of all 3 strands.

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

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Help & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Grade 8 Arabic Term 3

What strands and sub-strands are covered in Grade 8 Arabic Term 3?

In Term 3, Grade 8 Arabic 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 8 Arabic 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 8 Arabic 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.