Summary

• Description:

  The PDF document comprises the Grade 8 Rationalized English Curriculum Design. The curriculum design is developed by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD). It was first published in 2023 and revised in 2024 to align with the recommendations of the Presidential Working Party on Education Reforms (PWPER) and ongoing implementation of the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC).

  This curriculum is intended for Junior School learners and builds on competencies acquired in Grade 7. It aims to strengthen communication skills and prepare learners for effective language use, further learning, and transition to Senior School. The design integrates core competencies such as Communication and Collaboration, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creativity and Imagination, Digital Literacy, Learning to Learn, Self-efficacy, Citizenship, and Values education. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

  The learning area is allocated 5 lessons per week and a total of approximately 150 lessons for the year. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

  Strands and Suggested Lesson Allocation

  • Listening and Speaking – 30 lessons
  • Reading (Reading 1 & Reading 2 including Class Reader) – 60 lessons
  • Grammar in Use – 30 lessons
  • Writing – 30 lessons

  The curriculum is delivered through thematic contexts to enhance relevance and real-life application. The themes include:

  • Human Rights
  • Scientific Innovations
  • Pollution
  • Consumer Roles and Responsibilities
  • Peer Relationships
  • Rehabilitation
  • Natural Resources: Wildlife
  • Tourism (Domestic and Africa)
  • Heroes and Heroines: Africa
  • Art
  • Choosing a Career
  • Modern Fashion
  • Consumer Protection
  • Sports: Olympics
  • Tourist Attraction Sites: Africa

  The design also provides:

  • General and specific learning outcomes
  • Suggested learning experiences and key inquiry questions
  • Integration of Pertinent and Contemporary Issues (PCIs) and values
  • Guidelines for the study of class readers (anthology of short stories)
  • Suggested assessment rubrics and methods
  • Community Service Learning (CSL) integration guidelines

  This curriculum design guides teachers in delivering interactive, learner-centred English lessons that develop linguistic competence, literary appreciation, and functional communication skills necessary for academic and everyday use.

• Length:

  169 pages
• Category:

  Curriculum Designs
• Level:

  Grade 8
• Subject:

  ENGLISH

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