Summary

• Description:

  The PDF document comprises Grade 9 Rationalized Arabic Curriculum Design.

  This curriculum design is developed and published by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD). It was first published in 2023 and revised in 2024 as part of the rationalized Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) for Junior School. Grade 9 is the final level of Junior School and prepares learners for transition to Senior School by developing basic proficiency in Arabic language skills equivalent to beginner (A1) level.

  • Curriculum Level: Junior School (Grade 9)
  • Learning Area: Arabic (Foreign Language)
  • Total Suggested Lessons: 60
  • Additional Component: Showcasing of skills and concepts (Exhibition) – 6 lessons
  • Focus: Development of the four language skills – listening, speaking, reading, and writing
  • Approach: Competency-based, learner-centred, experiential and interactive language learning
  • Key Components: Learning outcomes, strands and sub-strands, themes, suggested learning experiences, core competencies, values, PCIs, assessment rubrics, and Community Service Learning (CSL) integration

  It covers the following strands and sub-strands with suggested lesson allocation:

  • Strand 1.0: Listening and Speaking
    • Interactive Speaking – 6 lessons
    • Listening for Information – 4 lessons
    • Active Speaking – 2 lessons
    • Oral Expression – 4 lessons
    • Active Listening – 2 lessons
  • Strand 2.0: Reading
    • Guided Reading: Reading Fluency – 6 lessons
    • Guided Reading: Reading Aloud – 2 lessons
    • Guided Reading: Reading Comprehension – 2 lessons
    • Reading for Information – 6 lessons
    • Extensive Reading (Library Skills) – 2 lessons
  • Strand 3.0: Writing
    • Guided Writing: Paragraph Writing – 2 lessons
    • Guided Writing: Handwriting – 4 lessons
    • Guided Writing (Sentence Construction and Structure) – 6 lessons
    • Guided Writing: Imaginative Composition – 2 lessons
    • Guided Writing: Summary Writing – 2 lessons
    • Guided Writing: Poetry – 2 lessons

  The curriculum is organised around thematic contexts such as greetings and introduction, family, surroundings, time, fun and enjoyment, food and drinks, health, weather and environment, and directions. It also includes detailed assessment rubrics, suggested learning resources, non-formal activities, and guidelines for integrating Community Service Learning to support effective implementation.

• Category:

  Curriculum Designs
• Level:

  Grade 9
• Subject:

  ARABIC

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