CURRICULUM SPECIFICATION FOR ENGLISH

YEARLY SCHEME OF WORK

ENGLISH LANGUAGE YEAR 2

TOPIC/WEEK THEMES/CONTENT LEARNING OUTCOMES/SPECIFICATIONS

1 (WORLD OF SELF, 1.0 LISTENING SKILLS

2 FAMILY AND By the end of their primary schooling, pupils should be able
25 FRIENDS) to do the following skills :
(Revised)
1.1 Listen to and discriminate similar and different sounds
HELLO * Textbook of the English Language
Pg. 1 10 1.1.1 a) Listen to and repeat initial blends
1.1.3 Listen to and group words according to the same sounds
- Personal . 1.2 Listen to and repeat accurately the correct
Details. Grammar pronunciation of words, and the correct intonation and
word stress of phrases, expressions and sentences.
- Greetings Pronoun 1.2.2 Listen to and repeat correctly phrases and expression.
Wh Question 1.2.3 Listen to and repeat simple rhymes and songs paying
Simple Present Tense attention to pronunciation, stress and intonation
correctly.
1.3 Acquire vocabulary and understand the meaning
Sound System of words and phrases in context.
1.3.1 Listen to key words in stories heard and demonstrate
cl understanding by pointing to pictures.
cr 1.5 Obtain information from text, listen to in relation
to main ideas, specific details, and sequence.
1.5.4 Listen to simple descriptions and recall details by
answering simple Wh questions.
1.6 Listen to and enjoy the rhyme, rhythm, and sounds of
poetry, jazz chants and songs.
1.6.1 Listen to and enjoy childrens songs and rhymes.

2.0 SPEAKING SKILLS

By the end of their primary schooling, pupils should be
Able to do the following skills :

2.4 Tell stories based on pictures and other stimuli, and

recite poem.
2.4.1 Recite simple poems and chant nursery rhymes by going
in with words and phrases.
2.5 Talk about the people, places and the moral values of the
stories heard, read and viewed in simple language.
2.5.1 Give details about the people and animals of a story
heard or read.
2.7 Perform a variety of functions in a social context such as
exchanging greetings, making introductions, inviting
people, etc
2.7.1 Exchange greetings
2.7.2 Introduce oneself
2.7.3 Talk about oneself (e.g. age, family members, likes and
dislikes concerning food, television programmes, etc.).

3.0 READING SKILLS

By the end of their primary schooling, pupils should be
Able to do the following skills :

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 3.1 Acquire word recognition and word attack skills to
recognize words on sight.
3.1.1 Recognize certain words on sight.
3.1.3 a) Look at letters and say aloud the initial blends.
3.1.5 Read aloud words with letters listed in 3.1.3 above.
3.1.6 Read and group words according to word families.
3.2 Acquire key words at various stages of development.
3.2.1 Recognize complete words.
3.3 Read and understand phrases, sentences, paragraph, and
whole text
3.3.1 Read and understand phrases.
3.3.2 Read and understand simple sentences (3-5 words).
3.4 Read aloud expressively and fluently pronouncing words
correctly and observing correct stress and intonation and
sentence rhythm.
3.4.3 Read aloud poems and sentences in simple stories,
expressively.

4.0 WRITING SKILLS

By the end of their primary schooling, pupils should be
Able to do the following skills :

4.1 Copy correctly

4.1.2 Copy words, phrases and sentences in clear, legible print
4.2 Write at word, phrase, sentence and paragraph level in
clear, legible print and cursive writing.
4.2.3 Write sentences in clear and legible print.
4.3 Match words to linear and non-linear representations ;
i. words to words
ii. words to phrase
iii. words to pictures, symbols
4.3.1 Match phrases to pictures.
4.3.3 Match words to other words.
4.5 Construct simple and compound sentences with guidance
and independently.
4.5.1 Form simple sentences and questions by arranging
words (3 4 words in a sentence).
4.5.2 Form simple sentences by matching sentence parts.
4.6 Spell correctly and take dictations.
4.6.1 Spell seen words.
4.8 Give accurate information, when writing messages,
instructions, simple reports, and when filling out forms.
4.8.2 Write simple descriptions with guidance.

3 (WORLD OF 1.0 LISTENING SKILLS

4 KNOWLEDGE) By the end of their primary schooling, pupils should be able
26 to do the following skills :
(Revised) * Textbook
Pg 11 20 1.1 Listen to and discriminate similar and different sounds of
MY SCHOOL the English Language
Grammar 1.1.1a) Listen to and repeat initial blends
- Things in the 1.1.2 Listen to and identify different types of letter sounds.
classroom Preposition 1.3 Acquire vocabulary and understand the meaning of
Singular/plural words and phrases in context.
- Food Article 1.3.3 Listen to all the words in the words list and demonstrate

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Sound System understanding of their meaning by matching them to
pictures and the spoken words.
bl 1.5 Obtain information from text, listen to in relation to
br main ideas, specific details, and sequence.
1.5.1 Listen to and understand simple stories.

2.0 SPEAKING SKILLS

By the end of their primary schooling, pupils should be
Able to do the following skills :

2.2 Ask questions politely to obtain information and

clarifications
2.2.1 Ask simple questions requiring Yes/No replies.
2.2.3 Ask Wh questions to find out more information about
identity, size, shape, colour, location, etc.
2.3 Give relevant information politely in response to
enquiries made.
2.3.1 Responding with Yes/No replies.
2.3.2 Give short replies when naming objects, plants, animals,
etc.
2.3.4 Give longer replies when identifying, naming objects,
plants, animals, etc.
2.7 Perform a variety of functions in a social context such as
exchanging greetings, making introductions, inviting
people, etc
2.7.7 To request for specific things.

3.0 READING SKILLS

By the end of their primary schooling, pupils should be
Able to do the following skills :

3.1 Acquire word recognition and word attack skills to

recognize words on sight.
3.1.3 a) Look at letters and say aloud the initial blends.
3.1.5 Read aloud words with letters listed in 3.1.3 above.
3.2 Acquire key words at various stages of development.
3.2.1 Recognize complete words.
3.4 Read aloud expressively and fluently pronouncing
words correctly and observing correct stress and
intonation and sentence rhythm.
3.4.3 Read aloud poems and sentences in simple stories,
expressively.

4.0 WRITING SKILLS

By the end of their primary schooling, pupils should be
Able to do the following skills :

4.1 Copy correctly

4.1.2 Copy words, phrases and sentences in clear, legible print
4.2 Write at word, phrase, sentence and paragraph level in
clear, legible print and cursive writing.
4.2.2 Write words and phrases in clear and legible print.
4.3 Match words to linear and non-linear representations ;
i. words to words
ii. words to phrase
iii. words to pictures, symbols

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 4.3.1 Match phrases to pictures.
4.3.2 Match words to signs, pictures.
4.5 Construct simple and compound sentences with
guidance and independently.
4.5.1 Form simple sentences and questions by arranging
words (3 4 words in a sentence).
4.6 Spell correctly and take dictations.
4.6.1 Spell seen words.

5 1.0 LISTENING SKILLS

6 (WORLD OF By the end of their primary schooling, pupils should be able
27 KNOWLEDGE) to do the following skills :
(Revised)
1.1 Listen to and discriminate similar and different sounds of
* Textbook Pg 21-31 the English Language
1.1.1a) Listen to and repeat initial blends
COUNTING 1.2 Listen to and repeat accurately the correct
IS FUN Grammar pronunciation of words, and the correct intonation and
word stress of phrases, expressions and sentences.
1.2.3 Listen to and repeat simple rhymes and songs paying
- Numbers 1-20 Positive and Negative attention to pronunciation, stress and intonation
statements correctly.
- Animals 1.3 Acquire vocabulary and understand the meaning
of words and phrases in context.
1.3.2 Listen to and understand cardinal numbers, scope: 11-15
Sound system 1.3.3 Listen to all the words in the words list and demonstrate
understanding of their meaning by matching them to
fl pictures and the spoken words.
fr 1.3.4 Listen to and understand cardinal numbers:
Scope: 16-20
-numbers in tens up to 20
-when the numbers are added, subtracted and refuted.
1.3.5 Listen to and understand ordinal numbers:
Scope: first-third
1.4 Listen to and follow simple instructions accurately.
1.4.2 Listen to and follow simple instructions.
1.5 Obtain information from text, listen to in relation
to main ideas, specific details, and sequence.
1.5.1 Listen to and understand simple stories.
1.6 Listen to and enjoy the rhyme, rhythm, and
sounds of poetry, jazz chants and songs.
1.6.1 Listen to and enjoy childrens songs and rhymes.

2.0 SPEAKING SKILLS

By the end of their primary schooling, pupils should be
Able to do the following skills :

2.1 Speak clearly by pronouncing words accurately.

2.1.3 Ask questions with the correct intonation.
2.1.4 Chant rhymes and sing songs pronouncing words
clearly.
2.2 Ask questions politely to obtain information and
clarifications
2.2.2 Ask questions pertaining to numbers.
2.3 Give relevant information politely in response to
enquiries made.

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 2.3.1 Responding with Yes/No replies.
2.3.5 Give replies pertaining to numbers 16-20
- numbers in tens up to 20
- adding, subtracting and refuting the numbers.
2.3.6 Give replies pertaining to numbers:
Scope: first-third

3.0 READING SKILLS

By the end of their primary schooling, pupils should be
Able to do the following skills :

3.1 Acquire word recognition and word attack skills to

recognize words on sight.
3.1.3 a) Look at letters and say aloud the initial blends.
3.1.5 Read aloud words with letters listed in 3.1.3 above.
3.1.7 Compare words for similar and different sounds.
3.2 Acquire key words at various stages of development.
3.2.3 Recognize and read aloud cardinal numbers 11-15 in
numeral and word forms.
3.2.4 Recognize and read aloud:
- the numbers 16-20
- numbers in tens up to 20 in its numeral and word forms
3.2.6 Read and learn ordinal numbers: :first-third

4.0 WRITING SKILLS

By the end of their primary schooling, pupils should be
Able to do the following skills :

4.1 Copy correctly

4.1.2 Copy words, phrases and sentences in clear, legible print
4.2 Write at word, phrase, sentence and paragraph level in
clear, legible print and cursive writing.
4.2.1 Write clearly and legibly numerals 1-20 in both number
and word form.
4.3 Match words to linear and non-linear representations ;
i. words to words
ii. words to phrase
iii. words to pictures, symbols
4.3.2 Match words to signs, pictures.
4.6 Spell correctly and take dictations.
4.6.1 Spell seen words.
4.8 Give accurate information, when writing messages,
instructions, simple reports, and when filling out forms.
4.8.3 Write simple descriptions with little or no guidance.

7 1.0 LISTENING SKILLS

8 (WORLD OF By the end of their primary schooling, pupils should be able
28 SELF, FAMILY to do the following skills :
(Revised) AND FRIENDS)
1.1 Listen to and discriminate similar and different sounds of
(WORLD OF the English Language
LIZAS KNOWLEDGE) 1.1.1a) Listen to and repeat initial blends
FAMILY 1.1.2 Listen to and identify different types of letter sounds.
1.2 Listen to and repeat accurately the correct
*Textbook Pg. 32-41 pronunciation of words, and the correct intonation and

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- Family Grammar word stress of phrases, expressions and sentences.
members 1.2.2 Listen to and repeat correctly phrases and expression.
Common nouns 1.3 Acquire vocabulary and understand the meaning of
- clothing words and phrases in context.
Wh Questions 1.3.1 Listen to key words in stories heard and demonstrate
understanding by pointing to pictures.
Sound system 1.5 Obtain information from text, listen to in relation to
main ideas, specific details, and sequence.
st 1.5.3 Listen to simple stories and recall the names of people
sh and animals.
1.6 Listen to and enjoy the rhyme, rhythm, and sounds of
poetry, jazz chants and songs.
1.6.1 Listen to and enjoy childrens songs and rhymes.
1.7 Listen to and enjoy stories, fables and other tales of
imagination and fantasy and predict outcomes, and draw
conclusions at a level suited to the pupils ability.
1.7.1 Listen to simple short stories, fairy tales and respond
- non-verbally

2.0 SPEAKING SKILLS

By the end of their primary schooling, pupils should be
Able to do the following skills :

2.1 Speak clearly by pronouncing words accurately.

2.1.3 Ask questions with the correct intonation.
2.1.4 Chant rhymes and sing songs pronouncing words
clearly.
2.2 Ask questions politely to obtain information and
clarifications
2.2.3 Ask Wh questions to find out more information about
identity, size, shape, colour, location, etc.
2.4 Tell stories based on pictures and other stimuli, and
recite poem.
2.4.3 Recite simple poems and chant nursery rhymes with
expression and appropriate gesture.
2.5 Talk about the people, places and the moral values
of the stories heard, read and viewed in simple language.
2.5.1 Give details about the people and animals of a story
heard or read.
2.7 Perform a variety of functions in a social context such as
exchanging greetings, making introductions, inviting
people, etc
2.7.2 Introduce oneself
2.7.3 Talk about oneself (e.g. age, family members, likes and
dislikes concerning food, television programmes, etc.).

3.0 READING SKILLS

By the end of their primary schooling, pupils should be
Able to do the following skills :

3.1 Acquire word recognition and word attack skills to

recognize words on sight.
3.1.3 a) Look at letters and say aloud the initial blends.
3.1.5 Read aloud words with letters listed in 3.1.3 above.
3.2 Acquire key words at various stages of development.
3.2.1 Recognize complete words.
3.3 Read and understand phrases, sentences, paragraph,

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 and whole text.
3.3.1 Read and understand phrases.
3.9 Read widely and independently.
3.9.1 Read according to ones interest.

4.0 WRITING SKILLS

By the end of their primary schooling, pupils should be
Able to do the following skills :

4.1 Copy correctly

4.1.2 Copy words, phrases and sentences in clear, legible print
4.2 Write at word, phrase, sentence and paragraph level in
clear, legible print and cursive writing.
4.2.2 Write words and phrases in clear and legible print.
4.2.3 Write sentences in clear and legible print.
4.3 Match words to linear and non-linear representations ;
i. words to words
ii. words to phrase
iii. words to pictures, symbols
4.3.2 Match words to signs, pictures.
4.5 Construct simple and compound sentences with guidance
and independently.
4.5.1 Form simple sentences and questions by arranging
words (3 4 words in a sentence).
4.6 Spell correctly and take dictations.
4.6.1 Spell seen words.
4.8 Give accurate information, when writing messages,
instructions, simple reports, and when filling out forms.
4.8.2 Write simple descriptions with guidance.

1.0 LISTENING SKILLS

9 (WORLD OF By the end of their primary schooling, pupils should be able
10 KNOWLEDGE) to do the following skills :
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(Revised) 1.1 Listen to and discriminate similar and different sounds of
*Textbook Pg 42-52 the English Language.
1.1.1f) listen to and repeat diphthongs
MAKING A 1.1.3 Listen to and group words according to the same sounds
ROBOT Grammar 1.3 Acquire vocabulary and understand the meaning of
words and phrases in context.
- Parts of the Present Tense 1.3.1 Listen to key words in stories heard and demonstrate
body. Past Tense understanding by pointing to pictures.
Verbs 1.3.3 Listen to all the words in the words list and demonstrate
understanding of their meaning by matching them to
pictures and the spoken words.
Sound system 1.5 Obtain information from text, listen to in relation to
main ideas, specific details, and sequence.
ow 1.5.1 Listen to and understand simple stories.
1.5.5 Listen to simple stories and recall the story-line by
answering simple Wh questions.
1.6 Listen to and enjoy the rhyme, rhythm, and sounds of
poetry, jazz chants and songs.
1.6.1 Listen to and enjoy childrens songs and rhymes.
1.7 Listen to and enjoy stories, fables and other tales of
imagination and fantasy and predict outcomes, and draw
conclusions at a level suited to the pupils ability.

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1.7.1 Listen to simple short stories, fairy tales and respond
- non-verbally
1.7.2 Listen to simple short stories and fairy tales and share
feelings about the story.

2.0 SPEAKING SKILLS

By the end of their primary schooling, pupils should be
Able to do the following skills :

2.1 Speak clearly by pronouncing words accurately.

2.1.4 Chant rhymes and sing songs pronouncing words
clearly.
2.5 Talk about the people, places and the moral values
of the stories heard, read and viewed in simple language.
2.5.2 Talk about the actions of the people and animals in a
story head or read.
2.6 Express thought and feelings and give opinions on things
read, seen, heard and viewed in simple language.
2.6.1 Give non-verbal response to the story heard or read.
2.6.2 State whether one likes or does not like the story heard
or read.

3.0 READING SKILLS

By the end of their primary schooling, pupils should be
Able to do the following skills :

3.1 Acquire word recognition and word attack skills to

recognize words on sight.
3.1.3f) Look at letters and say aloud the diphthongs.
3.1.5 Read aloud words with letters listed in 3.1.3 above.
3.2 Acquire key words at various stages of development.
3.2.1 Recognize complete words.
3.5 Read and understand the meaning of words by guessing
their meaning through the use of contextual clues.
3.5.1 Understand the meaning of words by looking at picture
clues.
3.7 Read and understand simple factual texts for main ideas,
supporting details, sequence and cause and effect .
3.7.2 Read and understand simple factual texts by answering
simple comprehension questions.
3.8 Read and enjoy simple poem and stories and respond to
them by talking about the people, and moral values of
the story / poem ; and relate it to ones life.
3.8.1 Read and understand simple poems and simple stories
by answering comprehension questions.
3.8.3 Read and talk about actions of people and animals in a
story heard or read.
3.9 Read widely and independently.
3.9.1 Read according to ones interest.

4.0 WRITING SKILLS

By the end of their primary schooling, pupils should be
Able to do the following skills :

4.1 Copy correctly

4.1.2 Copy words, phrases and sentences in clear, legible print

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 4.2 Write at word, phrase, sentence and paragraph level in
clear, legible print and cursive writing.
4.2.3 Write sentences in clear and legible print.
4.3 Match words to linear and non-linear representations ;
i. words to words
ii. words to phrase
iii. words to pictures, symbols
4.3.2 Match words to signs, pictures.
4.5 Construct simple and compound sentences with
guidance and independently.
4.5.3 Construct simple sentences independently (3-5 words)
by looking at a picture.
4.6 Spell correctly and take dictations.
4.6.1 Spell seen words.
4.6.2 Take dictation of seen sentences.
4.8 Give accurate information, when writing messages,
instructions, simple reports, and when filling out forms.
4.8.2 Write simple descriptions with guidance.

1.0 LISTENING SKILLS

11 (WORLD OF By the end of their primary schooling, pupils should be able
12 STORIES) to do the following skills :
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(Revised) 1.1 Listen to and discriminate similar and different sounds of
*Textbook Pg. 53-61 the English Language.
1.1.1e)Listen to and repeat long and short vowels
1.1.3 Listen to and group words according to the same sounds
STORY Grammar 1.4 Listen to and follow simple instructions accurately.
TIME 1.4.2 Listen to and follow simple instructions.
Proper Nouns 1.5 Obtain information from text, listen to in relation to
- Rose Red main ideas, specific details, and sequence.
1.5.1 Listen to and understand simple stories.
Sound system 1.5.5 Listen to simple stories and recall the story-line by
answering simple Wh questions.
i 1.7 Listen to and enjoy stories, fables and other tales of
ee/ea imagination and fantasy and predict outcomes, and draw
conclusions at a level suited to the pupils ability.
1.7.2 Listen to simple short stories and fairy tales and share
feelings about the story.

2.0 SPEAKING SKILLS

By the end of their primary schooling, pupils should be
Able to do the following skills :

2.5 Talk about the people, places and the moral values
of the stories heard, read and viewed in simple language.
2.5.1 Give details about the people and animals of a story
heard or read.
2.5.3 Name the good and bad characters and talk a little about
them.
2.6 Express thought and feelings and give opinions on things
read, seen, heard and viewed in simple language.
2.6.2 State whether one likes or does not like the story heard
or read.
2.6.3 Give reasons why one likes or does not like the story.

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 3.0 READING SKILLS
By the end of their primary schooling, pupils should be
Able to do the following skills :

3.1 Acquire word recognition and word attack skills to

recognize words on sight.
3.1.3e) Look at letters and say aloud the long and short
vowels.
3.1.5 Read aloud words with letters listed in 3.1.3 above.
3.4 Read aloud expressively and fluently pronouncing words
correctly and observing correct stress and intonation and
sentence rhythm.
3.4.3 Read aloud poems and sentences in simple stories,
expressively.
3.8 Read and enjoy simple poem and stories and respond to
them by talking about the people, and moral values of
the story / poem ; and relate it to ones life.
3.8.1 Read and understand simple poems and simple stories
by answering comprehension questions.
3.8.4 Tell why a person or animal in a story is good or bad.
3.9 Read widely and independently.
3.9.1 Read according to ones interest.

4.0 WRITING SKILLS

By the end of their primary schooling, pupils should be
Able to do the following skills :

4.1 Copy correctly

4.1.2 Copy words, phrases and sentences in clear, legible print
4.3 Match words to linear and non-linear representations ;
i. words to words
ii. words to phrase
iii. words to pictures, symbols
4.3.1 Match phrases to pictures.
4.8 Give accurate information, when writing messages,
instructions, simple reports, and when filling out forms.
4.8.2 Write simple descriptions with guidance.

1.0 LISTENING SKILLS

13 (WORLD OF By the end of their primary schooling, pupils should be able
14 KNOWLEDGE) to do the following skills :
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(Revised) 1.1 Listen to and discriminate similar and different sounds of
*Textbook Pg. 62-70 the
English Language.
FOLLOW Grammar 1.1.1e)Listen to and repeat long and short vowels
ME 1.1.1f) listen to and repeat diphthongs
-preposition 1.1.3 Listen to and group words according to the same sounds
1.3 Acquire vocabulary and understand the meaning of
- Places in -verb words and phrases in context.
the school 1.3.3 Listen to all the words in the words list and demonstrate
Sound system understanding of their meaning by matching them to
- Directions pictures and the spoken words.
ou 1.4 Listen to and follow simple instructions accurately.
oo 1.4.1 Listen to and learn the vocabulary of instructions and
directions

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1.4.2 Listen to and follow simple instructions.
1.4.3 Listen to and follow simple directions.
1.6 Listen to and enjoy the rhyme, rhythm, and sounds of
poetry, jazz chants and songs.
1.6.1 Listen to and enjoy childrens songs and rhymes.

2.0 SPEAKING SKILLS

By the end of their primary schooling, pupils should be
Able to do the following skills :

2.1 Speak clearly by pronouncing words accurately.

2.1.4 Chant rhymes and sing songs pronouncing words
clearly.
2.2 Ask questions politely to obtain information and
clarifications.
2.2.3 Ask Wh questions to find out more information about
identity, size, shape, colour, location, etc.
2.4 Tell stories based on pictures and other stimuli, and
recite poem.
2.4.1 Recite simple poems and chant nursery rhymes by going
in with words and phrases.
2.4.3 Recite simple poems and chant nursery rhymes with
expression and appropriate gesture.
2.7 Perform a variety of functions in a social context such as
exchanging greetings, making introductions, inviting
people, etc
2.7.5 Give simple directions to places in school.

3.0 READING SKILLS

By the end of their primary schooling, pupils should be
Able to do the following skills :

3.1 Acquire word recognition and word attack skills to

recognize words on sight.
3.1.3e) Look at letters and say aloud the long and short
vowels.
3.1.3f) Look at letters and say aloud the diphthongs.
3.4 Read aloud expressively and fluently pronouncing
words correctly and observing correct stress and
intonation and sentence rhythm.
3.4.1 Read aloud words and phrases.
3.4.2 Read aloud pronouncing correctly sentences in signs,
notices, lists, labels and simple texts.

4.0 WRITING SKILLS

By the end of their primary schooling, pupils should be
Able to do the following skills :

4.1 Copy correctly

4.1.2 Copy words, phrases and sentences in clear, legible print
4.2 Write at word, phrase, sentence and paragraph level in
clear, legible print and cursive writing.
4.2.2 Write words and phrases in clear and legible print.
4.2.3 Write sentences in clear and legible print.
4.3 Match words to linear and non-linear representations ;
i. words to words

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 ii. words to phrase
iii. words to pictures, symbols
4.3.1 Match phrases to pictures.
4.4 Complete text with the missing word, phrase or
sentence.
4.4.2 Complete simple instructions and directions,
descriptions, rhymes and other texts with the missing
word(s) (with guidance given in the form of words and
pictures)
4.4.3 Complete simple instructions, directions, descriptions,
rhymes and other texts with the missing word(s) (with
a little guidance in the form of a composite picture).

1.0 LISTENING SKILLS

15 (WORLD OF By the end of their primary schooling, pupils should be able
16 KNOWLEDGE) to do the following skills :
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1.1 Listen to and discriminate similar and different sounds of
(WORLD OF the English Language
THE STORIES) 1.1.1e)Listen to and repeat long and short vowels
ANIMALS 1.1.3 Listen to and group words according to the same sounds
WORLD 1.2 Listen to and repeat accurately the correct pronunciation
* Textbook Pg. 71-80 of words, and the correct intonation and word stress of
- Animals phrases, expressions and sentences.
Grammar 1.2.1 Listen to and repeat the pronunciation of 2-syllable
words.
-Adjectives 1.2.3 Listen to and repeat simple rhymes and songs paying
attention to pronunciation, stress and intonation
-Positive Questions and correctly.
responses 1.5 Obtain information from text, listen to in relation to
main ideas, specific details, and sequence.
Sound system 1.5.4 Listen to simple descriptions and recall details by
answering simple Wh questions.
Long oo 1.5.5 Listen to simple stories and recall the story-line by
Short oo answering simple Wh questions.
1.6 Listen to and enjoy the rhyme, rhythm, and sounds of
poetry, jazz chants and songs.
1.6.1 Listen to and enjoy childrens songs and rhymes.
1.7 Listen to and enjoy stories, fables and other tales of
imagination and fantasy and predict outcomes, and
draw conclusions at a level suited to the pupils ability.
1.7.2 Listen to simple short stories and fairy tales and share
feelings about the story.

2.0 SPEAKING SKILLS

By the end of their primary schooling, pupils should be
Able to do the following skills :

2.1 Speak clearly by pronouncing words accurately.

2.1.1 Pronounce 2-syllable words.
2.1.3 Ask questions with the correct intonation.
2.1.4 Chant rhymes and sing songs pronouncing words
clearly.
2.2 Ask questions politely to obtain information and
clarifications
2.2.3 Ask Wh questions to find out more information about

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 identity, size, shape, colour, location, etc.
2.3 Give relevant information politely in response to
enquiries made.
2.3.2 Give short replies when naming objects, plants, animals,
etc.
2.3.4 Give longer replies when identifying, naming objects,
plants, animals, etc.
2.4 Tell stories based on pictures and other stimuli, and
recite poem.
2.4.2 Complete parts of a story heard before.
2.5 Talk about the people, places and the moral values of the
stories heard, read and viewed in simple language.
2.5.1 Give details about the people and animals of a story
heard or read.
2.5.2 Talk about the actions of the people and animals in a
story head or read.
2.6 Express thought and feelings and give opinions on things
read, seen, heard and viewed in simple language.
2.6.2 State whether one likes or does not like the story heard
or read.
2.6.3 Give reasons why one likes or does not like the story.

3.0 READING SKILLS

By the end of their primary schooling, pupils should be
Able to do the following skills :

3.1 Acquire word recognition and word attack skills to

recognize words on sight.
3.1.3e) Look at letters and say aloud the long and short
vowels.
3.1.5 Read aloud words with letters listed in 3.1.3 above.
3.2 Acquire key words at various stages of development.
3.2.1 Recognize complete words.
3.3 Read and understand phrases, sentences, paragraph, and
whole text.
3.3.3 Read and understand a simple paragraph of 2-4
sentences.
3.4 Read aloud expressively and fluently pronouncing words
correctly and observing correct stress and intonation and
sentence rhythm.
3.4.3 Read aloud poems and sentences in simple stories,
expressively.
3.6 Acquire a wide range of vocabulary.
3.6.1 Read and recognize words in word chains and other
word games.
3.6.2 Read and group words according to categories.
3.6.3 Recognize and make small words from big words
3.7 Read and understand simple factual texts for main
ideas, supporting details, sequence and cause and effect.
3.7.1 Look at pictures of a simple factual text and talk about
them.
3.8 Read and enjoy simple poem and stories and respond to
them by talking about the people, and moral values of
the story / poem ; and relate it to ones life.
3.8.1 Read and understand simple poems and simple stories
by answering comprehension questions.
3.8.2 Read and give details about the people and animals in
the story. (e.g. number, size, other features).

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story heard or read.
3.9 Read widely and independently.
3.9.1 Read according to ones interest.

4.0 WRITING SKILLS

By the end of their primary schooling, pupils should be
Able to do the following skills :

4.1 Copy correctly

4.1.2 Copy words, phrases and sentences in clear, legible print
4.2 Write at word, phrase, sentence and paragraph level in
clear, legible print and cursive writing.
4.2.2 Write words and phrases in clear and legible print.
4.2.3 Write sentences in clear and legible print.
4.3 Match words to linear and non-linear representations ;
i. words to words
ii. words to phrase
iii. words to pictures, symbols
4.3.1 Match phrases to pictures.
4.3.2 Match words to signs, pictures.
4.4 Complete text with the missing word, phrase or sentence.
4.4.1 Complete missing letters in texts.
4.4.3 Complete simple instructions, directions, descriptions,
rhymes and other texts with the missing word(s) (with
a little guidance in the form of a composite picture).
4.5 Construct simple and compound sentences with guidance
and independently.
4.5.1 Form simple sentences and questions by arranging
words (3 4 words in a sentence).
4.5.3 Construct simple sentences independently (3-5 words)
by looking at a picture.
4.6 Spell correctly and take dictations.
4.6.1 Spell seen words.
4.8 Give accurate information, when writing messages,
instructions, simple reports, and when filling out forms.
4.8.3 Write simple descriptions with little or no guidance.

1.0 LISTENING SKILLS

17 (WORLD OF By the end of their primary schooling, pupils should be able
18 KNOWLEDGE) to do the following skills :
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(Revised) 1.3 Acquire vocabulary and understand the meaning of
*Textbook Pg. 81-90 words and phrases in context.
1.3.1 Listen to key words in stories heard and demonstrate
IN THE understanding by pointing to pictures.
GARDEN Grammar 1.3.3 Listen to all the words in the words list and demonstrate
understanding of their meaning by matching them to
- Plants and -Punctuation pictures and the spoken words.
flowers 1.4 Listen to and follow simple instructions accurately.
1.4.1 Listen to and learn the vocabulary of instructions and
- Insects directions
1.4.2 Listen to and follow simple instructions.
1.5 Obtain information from text, listen to in relation to
main ideas, specific details, and sequence.
1.5.4 Listen to simple descriptions and recall details by

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1.6 Listen to and enjoy the rhyme, rhythm, and sounds of
poetry, jazz chants and songs.
1.6.1 Listen to and enjoy childrens songs and rhymes.

2.0 SPEAKING SKILLS

By the end of their primary schooling, pupils should be
Able to do the following skills :

2.1 Speak clearly by pronouncing words accurately.

2.1.4 Chant rhymes and sing songs pronouncing words
clearly.
2.3 Give relevant information politely in response to
enquiries made.
2.3.2 Give short replies when naming objects, plants, animals,
etc.
2.3.4 Give longer replies when identifying, naming objects,
plants, animals, etc.
2.4 Tell stories based on pictures and other stimuli, and
recite poem.
2.4.1 Recite simple poems and chant nursery rhymes by going
in with words and phrases.
2.4.3 Recite simple poems and chant nursery rhymes with
expression and appropriate gesture.

3.0 READING SKILLS

By the end of their primary schooling, pupils should be
Able to do the following skills :

3.2 Acquire key words at various stages of development.

3.2.1 Recognize complete words.
3.2.2 Read and learn the meaning of 5 key words for each
topic taught.
3.6 Acquire a wide range of vocabulary.
3.6.2 Read and group words according to categories.
3.6.3 Recognize and make small words from big words
3.7 Read and understand simple factual texts for main
ideas, supporting details, sequence and cause and effect.
3.7.1 Look at pictures of a simple factual text and talk about
them.
3.7.2 Read and understand simple factual texts by answering
simple comprehension questions.
3.9 Read widely and independently.
3.9.1 Read according to ones interest.

4.0 WRITING SKILLS

By the end of their primary schooling, pupils should be
Able to do the following skills :

4.1 Copy correctly

4.1.2 Copy words, phrases and sentences in clear, legible print
4.2 Write at word, phrase, sentence and paragraph level in
clear, legible print and cursive writing.
4.2.3 Write sentences in clear and legible print.
4.3 Match words to linear and non-linear representations ;
i. words to words

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iii. words to pictures, symbols
4.3.1 Match phrases to pictures.
4.3.2 Match words to signs, pictures.
4.3.3 Match words to other words.
4.4 Complete text with the missing word, phrase or sentence.
4.4.3 Complete simple instructions, directions, descriptions,
rhymes and other texts with the missing word(s) (with
a little guidance in the form of a composite picture).
4.5 Construct simple and compound sentences with
guidance and independently.
4.5.3 Construct simple sentences independently (3-5 words)
by looking at a picture.
4.6 Spell correctly and take dictations.
4.6.1 Spell seen words.
4.8 Give accurate information, when writing messages,
instructions, simple reports, and when filling out forms.
4.8.2 Write simple descriptions with guidance.

1.0 LISTENING SKILLS

28 (WORLD OF By the end of their primary schooling, pupils should be able
29 KNOWLEDGE) to do the following skills :
30
(Revised) 1.1 Listen to and discriminate similar and different sounds of
*Textbook Pg. 91-98 the English Language.
1.1.1d)Listen to and repeat final diagraphs
FOOD I LIKE 1.1.2 Listen to and identify different types of letter sounds.
Grammar 1.2 Listen to and repeat accurately the correct pronunciation
- Food of words, and the correct intonation and word stress of
-Punctuation phrases, expressions and sentences.
- Fruits and 1.2.2 Listen to and repeat correctly phrases and expression.
vegetables -Countable and
uncountable nouns
2.0 SPEAKING SKILLS
By the end of their primary schooling, pupils should be
Sound system Able to do the following skills :

sh 2.2 Ask questions politely to obtain information and

clarifications.
2.2.3 Ask Wh questions to find out more information about
identity, size, shape, colour, location, etc.
2.3 Give relevant information politely in response to
enquiries made.
2.3.4 Give longer replies when identifying, naming objects,
plants, animals, etc.
2.7 Perform a variety of functions in a social context such as
exchanging greetings, making introductions, inviting
people, etc
2.7.7 To request for specific things.

3.0 READING SKILLS

By the end of their primary schooling, pupils should be
Able to do the following skills :

3.1 Acquire word recognition and word attack skills to

recognize words on sight.

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 3.1.3d) Look at letters and say aloud the final diagraphs.
3.1.5 Read aloud words with letters listed in 3.1.3 above.
3.2 Acquire key words at various stages of development.
3.2.1 Recognize complete words.
3.4 Read aloud expressively and fluently pronouncing
words correctly and observing correct stress and
intonation and sentence rhythm.
3.4.2 Read aloud pronouncing correctly sentences in signs,
notices, lists, labels and simple texts.
3.6Acquire a wide range of vocabulary.
3.6.2 Read and group words according to categories.

4.0 WRITING SKILLS

By the end of their primary schooling, pupils should be
Able to do the following skills :

4.1 Copy correctly.

4.1.2 Copy words, phrases and sentences in clear, legible print
4.2 Write at word, phrase, sentence and paragraph level in
clear, legible print and cursive writing.
4.2.3 Write sentences in clear and legible print.
4.3 Match words to linear and non-linear representations ;
i. words to words
ii. words to phrase
iii. words to pictures, symbols
4.3.2 Match words to signs, pictures.
4.6 Spell correctly and take dictations.
4.6.1 Spell seen words.
4.7 Punctuate meaningfully.
4.7.1 Use capital letters for
- the first word in a sentence
- the pronoun I
- the names of people, days of the week, months of the
year.
4.7.2 Use full stop at the end of a sentence.
4.7.3 Use question mark.
4.7.4 Use comma for lists.
4.7.5 Use exclamation marks.
4.8 Give accurate information, when writing messages,
instructions, simple reports, and when filling out forms.
4.8.1 Write for a purpose.
e.g. making a lists.

1.0 LISTENING SKILLS

21 (WORLD OF By the end of their primary schooling, pupils should be able
22 KNOWLEDGE) to do the following skills :
35
(Revised) 1.1 Listen to and discriminate similar and different sounds of
(WORLD OF the English Language.
SELF, FAMILY 1.1.1a) Listen to and repeat initial blends
FUN TIME AND FRIENDS) 1.1.2 Listen to and identify different types of letter sounds.
AT SCHOOL 1.1.3 Listen to and group words according to the same sounds
1.6 Listen to and enjoy the rhyme, rhythm, and sounds of
- Calendar and *Textbook poetry, jazz chants and songs.
time Pg. 99-106 1.6.1 Listen to and enjoy childrens songs and rhymes.

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 Grammar 2.0 SPEAKING SKILLS
By the end of their primary schooling, pupils should be
-Past Tense Able to do the following skills :

-Possessive Pronouns 2.1 Speak clearly by pronouncing words accurately.

2.1.3 Ask questions with the correct intonation.
2.2 Ask questions politely to obtain information and
Sound system clarifications.
2.2.3 Ask Wh questions to find out more information about
pl identity, size, shape, colour, location, etc.
pr 2.3 Give relevant information politely in response to
enquiries made.
2.3.4 Give longer replies when identifying, naming objects,
plants, animals, etc.
2.4 Tell stories based on pictures and other stimuli, and recite
poem.
2.4.1 Recite simple poems and chant nursery rhymes by going
in with words and phrases.
2.4.3 Recite simple poems and chant nursery rhymes with
expression and appropriate gesture.
2.7Perform a variety of functions in a social context such as
exchanging greetings, making introductions, inviting
people, etc
2.7.3Talk about oneself (e.g. age, family members, likes and
dislikes concerning food, television programmes, etc.).

3.0 READING SKILLS

By the end of their primary schooling, pupils should be
Able to do the following skills :

3.1 Acquire word recognition and word attack skills to

recognize words on sight.
3.1.1 Recognize certain words on sight.
3.1.3 a) Look at letters and say aloud the initial blends.
3.1.5 Read aloud words with letters listed in 3.1.3 above.
3.2 Acquire key words at various stages of development.
3.2.1 Recognize complete words.
3.3 Read and understand phrases, sentences, paragraph,
and whole text.
3.3.1 Read and understand phrases.
3.3.2 Read and understand simple sentences (3-5 words).
3.4 Read aloud expressively and fluently pronouncing
words correctly and observing correct stress and
intonation and sentence rhythm.
3.4.1 Read aloud words and phrases.
3.4.2 Read aloud pronouncing correctly sentences in signs,
notices, lists, labels and simple texts.
3.5 Read and understand the meaning of words by guessing
their meaning through the use of contextual clues.
3.5.1 Understand the meaning of words by looking at picture
clues.

4.0 WRITING SKILLS

By the end of their primary schooling, pupils should be
Able to do the following skills :

4.1 Copy correctly.

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 4.1.1 Copy letters of the alphabet in clear and legible print:
- small letters
- capital letters
- combination of small and capital letters.
4.1.2 Copy words, phrases and sentences in clear, legible print
4.2 Write at word, phrase, sentence and paragraph level in
clear, legible print and cursive writing.
4.2.2 Write words and phrases in clear and legible print.
4.2.3 Write sentences in clear and legible print.
4.3 Match words to linear and non-linear representations ;
i. words to words
ii. words to phrase
iii. words to pictures, symbols
4.3.1 Match phrases to pictures.
4.4 Complete text with the missing word, phrase or sentence.
4.4.1 Complete missing letters in texts.
4.5 Construct simple and compound sentences with guidance
and independently.
4.5.1 Form simple sentences and questions by arranging
words (3 4 words in a sentence).
4.5.3 Construct simple sentences independently (3-5 words)
by looking at a picture.
4.6 Spell correctly and take dictations.
4.6.1 Spell seen words.

1.0 LISTENING SKILLS

23 (WORLD OF By the end of their primary schooling, pupils should be able
24 STORIES) to do the following skills :
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(Revised) 1.1 Listen to and discriminate similar and different sounds of
*Textbook the English Language.
Pg. 107-114 1.1.1a) Listen to and repeat initial blends
STORY TIME 1.1.2 Listen to and identify different types of letter sounds.
AGAIN 1.2 Listen to and repeat accurately the correct pronunciation
Grammar of words, and the correct intonation and word stress of
- The phrases, expressions and sentences.
fishermans -Interrogative pronouns 1.2.2 Listen to and repeat correctly phrases and expression.
reward 1.3 Acquire vocabulary and understand the meaning of
words and phrases in context.
Sound system 1.3.1 Listen to key words in stories heard and demonstrate
understanding by pointing to pictures.
gr 1.4 Listen to and follow simple instructions accurately.
1.4.2 Listen to and follow simple instructions.
1.5 Obtain information from text, listen to in relation to main
ideas, specific details, and sequence.
1.5.1 Listen to and understand simple stories.
1.5.3 Listen to simple stories and recall the names of people
and animals.
1.5.5 Listen to simple stories and recall the story-line by
answering simple Wh questions.
1.7 Listen to and enjoy stories, fables and other tales of
imagination and fantasy and predict outcomes, and draw
conclusions at a level suited to the pupils ability.
1.7.2 Listen to simple short stories and fairy tales and share
feelings about the story.

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2.0 SPEAKING SKILLS
By the end of their primary schooling, pupils should be
Able to do the following skills :

2.1 Speak clearly by pronouncing words accurately.

2.1.2 Repeat exclamations with the correct intonation and
stress.
2.5 Talk about the people, places and the moral values of the
stories heard, read and viewed in simple language.
2.5.1 Give details about the people and animals of a story
heard or read.
2.5.3 Name the good and bad characters and talk a little about
them.
2.6 Express thought and feelings and give opinions on things
read, seen, heard and viewed in simple language.
2.6.2 State whether one likes or does not like the story heard
or read.
2.6.3 Give reasons why one likes or does not like the story.

3.0 READING SKILLS

By the end of their primary schooling, pupils should be
Able to do the following skills :

3.1 Acquire word recognition and word attack skills to

recognize words on sight.
3.1.3 a) Look at letters and say aloud the initial blends.
3.1.5 Read aloud words with letters listed in 3.1.3 above.
3.1.7 Compare words for similar and different sounds.
3.2 Acquire key words at various stages of development.
3.2.1 Recognize complete words.
3.2.2 Read and learn the meaning of 5 key words for each
topic taught.
3.4 Read aloud expressively and fluently pronouncing words
correctly and observing correct stress and intonation and
sentence rhythm.
3.4.3 Read aloud poems and sentences in simple stories,
expressively.
3.8 Read and enjoy simple poem and stories and respond to
them by talking about the people, and moral values of
the story / poem ; and relate it to ones life.
3.8.1 Read and understand simple poems and simple stories
by answering comprehension questions.
3.8.2 Read and give details about the people and animals in
the story. (e.g. number, size, other features).
3.8.3 Read and talk about actions of people and animals in a
story heard or read.
3.8.4 Tell why a person or animal in a story is good or bad.
3.9 Read widely and independently.
3.9.1 Read according to ones interest.

4.0 WRITING SKILLS

By the end of their primary schooling, pupils should be
Able to do the following skills :
4.1 Copy correctly
4.1.2 Copy words, phrases and sentences in clear, legible print
4.2 Write at word, phrase, sentence and paragraph level in
clear, legible print and cursive writing.

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4.2.2 Write words and phrases in clear and legible print.
4.2.3 Write sentences in clear and legible print.
4.4 Complete text with the missing word, phrase or sentence.
4.4.3 Complete simple instructions, directions, descriptions,
rhymes and other texts with the missing word(s) (with
a little guidance in the form of a composite picture).
4.5 Construct simple and compound sentences with guidance
and independently.
4.5.1 Form simple sentences and questions by arranging
words (3 4 words in a sentence).
4.6 Spell correctly and take dictations.
4.6.2 Take dictation of seen sentences.

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