2026 KICD CBC Curriculum Design14 Weeks · 70 Lessons2 Strands in Term 2

Grade 8 German Schemes of Work & Strands (Term 2 2026)

Comprehensive curriculum designs, strands, sub-strands, specific learning outcomes, inquiry questions, and editable schemes of work for Grade 8 German Term 2. Free on-page syllabus breakdown with instant export to editable Word (.docx) and PDF.

Grade 8 German Term 2 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 German in Term 2.

Class / Grade
Grade 8
Pre-Primary Level
Learning Area
German
Core CBC Activity
Term Duration
14 Weeks (70 Lessons)
5 Lessons Per Week
Key Milestones
Mid: Wk 8 · Exam: Wk 14
Ministry of Education 2026
Full Term Timetable

Grade 8 German Term 2 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 and SpeakingOral Expression, Active Listening

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

a) acknowledge the value of active listening in communication

1. How do you maintain healthy dialogue with others?

- listen to short simple poems/songs on expressing feelings and emotions and answer given questions

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2Listening and SpeakingOral Expression, Active Listening

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

a) acknowledge the value of active listening in communication

1. How do you maintain healthy dialogue with others?

- listen to short simple poems/songs on expressing feelings and emotions and answer given questions

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3Listening and SpeakingInteractive Speaking, Listening for Information

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

a) recognize specific vocabulary for comprehension

1. Why is vocabulary important?

- listen to names of physical features and repeat

- listen to short simple texts on description of physical features (z.B. Der Berg ist hoch; Der Wald ist grün…)

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4Listening and SpeakingInteractive Speaking, Listening for Information

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

a) extract specific information from a listening comprehension text

1. Why is vocabulary important?

- listen to short text and label the picture (z.B Text A = Strand, Text B = Berg/Ozean)

- discuss on physical features within their immediate environment with peers

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5Listening and SpeakingInteractive Speaking, Listening for Information

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

a) appreciate the role vocabulary plays in listening and speaking

1. Why is vocabulary important?

- discuss activities one can do (z.B. Bergsteigen, Tee pflanzen, Boot fahren)

- research more on physical features in Kenya and discuss with peers

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
21Listening and SpeakingInteractive Speaking, Listening for Information

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

a) appreciate the role vocabulary plays in listening and speaking

1. Why is vocabulary important?

- research more on physical features in Kenya and discuss with peers

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2Listening and SpeakingInteractive Speaking, Listening for Information

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

a) appreciate the role vocabulary plays in listening and speaking

1. Why is vocabulary important?

- research more on physical features in Kenya and discuss with peers

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3Listening and SpeakingInteractive Speaking, Listening for Information

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

a) appreciate the role vocabulary plays in listening and speaking

1. Why is vocabulary important?

- research more on physical features in Kenya and discuss with peers

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4Listening and SpeakingInteractive Speaking, Listening for Information

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

a) appreciate the role vocabulary plays in listening and speaking

1. Why is vocabulary important?

- research more on physical features in Kenya and discuss with peers

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5Listening and SpeakingInteractive Speaking, Listening for Information

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

a) appreciate the role vocabulary plays in listening and speaking

1. Why is vocabulary important?

- research more on physical features in Kenya and discuss with peers

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
31Listening and SpeakingOral Expression, Active Listening

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

a) identify basic sound patterns in speaking

1. Why are sounds useful in speaking?

- listen to names of means of transport and repeat

- listen to short texts on description of means of transport (z.B. Der Schulbus ist langsam, etc.)

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2Listening and SpeakingOral Expression, Active Listening

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

a) extract specific information from listening texts

1. Why are sounds useful in speaking?

- ask peers to name favourite means of transport and they respond (z.B. Was ist …?; Mein Lieblingstransportmittel ist …, denn …; Ich fahre am liebsten mit …, denn …, etc.,)

- listen to short simple text on people travelling to different places (z.B. Ich fahre/fliege/reise nach … mit …, etc.)

- listen to short simple texts on people asking for direction (z.B. Wo ist die Schule?; Wo ist das Krankenhaus? etc.) and simulate with peers

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3Listening and SpeakingOral Expression, Active Listening

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

a) listen to audio texts for enjoyment

1. Why are sounds useful in speaking?

- ask each other on how to reach places (z.B. Wie kommst du zur Schule? Ich komme mit …, etc.)

- watch online videos on how people travel to different places

- listen to songs/poems on means of transport

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4Listening and SpeakingOral Expression, Active Listening

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

a) listen to audio texts for enjoyment

1. Why are sounds useful in speaking?

- listen to songs/poems on means of transport

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5Listening and SpeakingOral Expression, Active Listening

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

a) listen to audio texts for enjoyment

1. Why are sounds useful in speaking?

- listen to songs/poems on means of transport

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
Curriculum Design & Content

Grade 8 German Term 2 Strands and Sub-strands Breakdown

Official KICD curriculum breakdown taught during Term 2 in Grade 8 German. Includes specific learning outcomes (SLOs), key inquiry questions (KIQs), core learning experiences, and teaching aids.

1
Strand 1.0

Listening and Speaking

3 Sub-strands9 Lessons in Term 2

1.1 Oral Expression, Active Listening

3 Suggested LessonsTerm 2
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • identify appropriate sounds and words for communication
  • express ideas using appropriate language structures
  • acknowledge the value of active listening in communication
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • How do you maintain healthy dialogue with others?
Learning Experiences
  • listen to short simple texts on expressing feelings and emotions (z.B. Ich bin müde/hungrig/satt/glücklich/tr aurig/durstig/krank, etc.) and match to given emojis
  • listen to short simple texts on expressing needs (z.B. Ich habe Hunger. Ich brauche/möchte Essen. Ich habe …, etc.) and simulate with peers
  • listen to short simple poems/songs on expressing feelings and emotions and answer given questions
Teaching Resources

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

1.2 Interactive Speaking, Listening for Information

3 Suggested LessonsTerm 2
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • recognize specific vocabulary for comprehension
  • extract specific information from a listening comprehension text
  • appreciate the role vocabulary plays in listening and speaking
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • Why is vocabulary important?
Learning Experiences
  • listen to names of physical features and repeat
  • listen to short simple texts on description of physical features (z.B. Der Berg ist hoch; Der Wald ist grün…)
  • listen to short text and label the picture (z.B Text A = Strand, Text B = Berg/Ozean)
  • discuss on physical features within their immediate environment with peers
  • discuss activities one can do (z.B. Bergsteigen, Tee pflanzen, Boot fahren)
  • research more on physical features in Kenya and discuss with peers
Teaching Resources

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

1.3 Oral Expression, Active Listening

3 Suggested LessonsTerm 2
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • identify basic sound patterns in speaking
  • extract specific information from listening texts
  • listen to audio texts for enjoyment
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • Why are sounds useful in speaking?
Learning Experiences
  • listen to names of means of transport and repeat
  • listen to short texts on description of means of transport (z.B. Der Schulbus ist langsam, etc.)
  • ask peers to name favourite means of transport and they respond (z.B. Was ist …?; Mein Lieblingstransportmittel ist …, denn …; Ich fahre am liebsten mit …, denn …, etc.,)
  • listen to short simple text on people travelling to different places (z.B. Ich fahre/fliege/reise nach … mit …, etc.)
  • listen to short simple texts on people asking for direction (z.B. Wo ist die Schule?; Wo ist das Krankenhaus? etc.) and simulate with peers
  • ask each other on how to reach places (z.B. Wie kommst du zur Schule? Ich komme mit …, etc.)
  • watch online videos on how people travel to different places
  • listen to songs/poems on means of transport
Teaching Resources

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

2
Strand 2.0

Reading

7 Sub-strands14 Lessons in Term 2

2.1 Reading Aloud

2 Suggested LessonsTerm 2
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • recognize sound combination patterns for fluency
  • read texts aloud for fluency
  • read texts for enjoyment
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • How do we improve our fluency?
Learning Experiences
  • read aloud short simple texts on basic greetings (z.B. Hallo, guten Tag, guten Morgen, guten Abend) and note them down
  • read short dialogues on asking about one’s name with peers (z.B. Wie heißen Sie? Ich heiße Herr/Frau …; Wer sind Sie? Ich bin Herr/Frau …; Wie ist Ihr Name? Mein Name ist Herr/Frau …, etc.)
  • read short dialogues on how one is doing (z.B. Wie geht es Ihnen? Mir geht es gut!, etc)
  • read short dialogues on where one comes from and where one stays (z.B. Woher kommen Sie? Und wo wohnen Sie?)
  • read aloud dialogues on the above perspectives on greetings and self-introduction with peers
Teaching Resources

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

2.2 Reading Comprehension

2 Suggested LessonsTerm 2
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • identify vocabulary for comprehension
  • read texts for comprehension
  • read texts for enjoyment
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • How do we get main ideas in a text?
Learning Experiences
  • read names of nuclear and extended family members and match to given pictures
  • read short texts and cross the odd family member out
  • read short texts on name, age and profession of extended family and respond to provided questions
Teaching Resources

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

2.3 Reading Aloud

2 Suggested LessonsTerm 2
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • identify punctuation marks for articulation
  • read texts for articulation
  • value the role of articulation in language
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • How do punctuation marks affect reading?
Learning Experiences
  • read simple aloud texts on essential places and answer yes/no questions
  • read aloud texts and match to appropriate picture of place with peers
  • read aloud texts of people going to different places in town and fill the blank space
  • read aloud texts on activities people do in town and simulate with peers
Teaching Resources

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

2.4 Reading Comprehension

2 Suggested LessonsTerm 2
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • identify information for comprehension
  • read texts for comprehension
  • appreciate role of vocabulary in reading
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • How do we ensure we get the needed information from reading texts?
Learning Experiences
  • read texts on 12 hour clock
  • read peer’s personal timetable and give feedback in plenary
  • read short text and select the corresponding picture of the clock
  • read text on school routines in Kenya and Germany with peers
Teaching Resources

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

2.5 Reading Aloud

2 Suggested LessonsTerm 2
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • identify sentence melody for fluency
  • read aloud texts for fluency
  • appreciate the role fluency plays in language
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • What role does fluency play in a language?
Learning Experiences
  • read aloud list of names of wild animals
  • read aloud texts on wild animals and respond to questions with peers
  • read aloud texts on tourist attraction sites in Kenya and Germany and discuss in with peers
  • research from various sources texts on wild animals and share with peers
Teaching Resources

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

2.6 Reading Comprehension

2 Suggested LessonsTerm 2
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • identify information from reading texts for comprehension
  • extracts specific information from reading comprehension texts
  • reads texts for enjoyment
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • How do you share information you have read?
Learning Experiences
  • read names of ingredients for specific dishes/kitchen items
  • reads texts on preparation of simple meals and answer questions
  • research online/ at the library and read short texts on meals in Germany and share findings with peers
  • read sample recipes and answer given questions
Teaching Resources

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

2.7 Reading Aloud

2 Suggested LessonsTerm 2
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • recognize specific sound combination patterns for articulation
  • read texts for articulation
  • value the role of articulation in language acquisition
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • Why should one pay attention on vowels when reading?
Learning Experiences
  • reads texts aloud on expressing feelings, emotions and needs and arrange pictures in the correct sequence with peers
  • reads aloud simple poems/songs on expressing feelings and emotions and respond to the questions with peers
  • research texts on expressing emotions and present in plenary for feedback
Teaching Resources

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

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

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

  • Listening and Speaking
Term 2Current
  • Listening and Speaking
  • Reading
  • Reading
  • Writing

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Help & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Grade 8 German Term 2

What strands and sub-strands are covered in Grade 8 German Term 2?

In Term 2, Grade 8 German covers the following main strands: Listening and Speaking, Reading. Each strand is broken down into specific sub-strands with allocated lesson periods across the 14-week term.

What are the specific learning outcomes for Grade 8 German in Term 2?

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 German Term 2 structured across weeks?

This scheme spans 14 calendar weeks (70 lesson slots), with Mid-Term Break in Week 8 and End-of-Term Assessment in Week 14, in full compliance with the 2026 Kenyan Ministry of Education school calendar.

Can I download and edit this Term 2 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.