Summary

• Description:

  The PDF document comprises Grade 6 Rationalized English Curriculum Design.

  This curriculum design is developed by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD). It was first published in 2017 and revised in 2024 following the rationalization of the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) based on the recommendations of the Presidential Working Party on Education Reforms (PWPER).

  • Education Level: Upper Primary (Grade 6)
  • Curriculum Framework: Competency Based Curriculum (CBC)
  • Suggested Lessons per Week: 5
  • Total Suggested Lessons: 150
  • Role of English: Official language and medium of instruction from Grade 4, essential for learning across subjects and for national and global communication.
  • Focus: Development of listening, speaking, reading, grammar, and writing skills to enhance effective communication, critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and digital literacy.

  It covers the following strands and substrands with suggested number of lessons:

  • Strand 1.0: Listening and Speaking
    • Pronunciation and Vocabulary – 39 lessons
    • Total: 39 lessons
  • Strand 2.0: Reading
    • Extensive Reading – 11 lessons
    • Intensive Reading – 22 lessons
    • Fluency – 3 lessons
    • Total: 36 lessons
  • Strand 3.0: Language Use
    • Word Classes – 33 lessons
    • Tenses – 6 lessons
    • Total: 39 lessons
  • Strand 4.0: Writing
    • Creative Writing – 14 lessons
    • Functional Writing – 6 lessons
    • Mechanics of Writing – 13 lessons
    • Guided Composition – 3 lessons
    • Total: 36 lessons

  The content is delivered through thematic areas such as Child Labour, Cultural and Religious Celebrations, Telephone Etiquette, Emergency Rescue Services, Tourist Attractions, Jobs and Work Ethics, Scientific Innovations, Animal Safety and Care, Proper Use of Leisure Time, Indoor Games, Environmental Conservation, and Trade.

  The curriculum design also outlines subject general learning outcomes, key inquiry questions, core competencies, values integration, Pertinent and Contemporary Issues (PCIs), suggested learning experiences, assessment rubrics, Community Service Learning (CSL), non-formal learning activities, and suggested learning resources to support effective implementation and smooth transition to Junior School.

• Length:

  140 pages
• Category:

  Curriculum Designs
• Level:

  Grade 6
• Subject:

  ENGLISH
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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