Summary

• Description:

  The MS Word document comprises Grade 10 CBC English Term 3 2026 Scheme of Work designed for senior school language educators implementing the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) under the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) 2025 Framework. This structured instructional tool translates national English curriculum requirements into a clear, weekly teaching sequence, assisting teachers in lesson preparation, balancing language strands, integrating core competencies, and tracking learner progress throughout the third term.

  The scheme integrates five fundamental language domains: Listening and Speaking, Reading, Grammar in Use, Writing, and Integrated Skills. Across three overarching thematic contexts—Popular Sports, Personal Health & Safety, and Income & Careers—learners refine their oral fluency, critical reading comprehension, grammatical mastery, and functional writing abilities. Content progresses from distinguishing facts from opinions, practicing phonetic articulation (/ŋ/, /ng/, /f/, /i:/, /ð/, /θ/), and analyzing oral narratives to mastering SQ4R study skills, note-making, summarization, close reading of phrasal verbs/idioms, and analyzing complex texts. Grammar units cover noun clauses, clause patterns (SV, SVO, SVOO), simple/compound sentence structures, active/passive voice, and subject-verb agreement with count/non-count nouns. Functional and creative writing tasks include drafting emails, official letters (apology, appreciation, acceptance), expository and argumentative essays, short incident reports, reminders, survey questionnaires, and compiling polished learning portfolios.

  Key Scheme Details

  • Education Level: Grade 10 (Senior School)
  • Subject: English
  • Term: Term 3
  • Year: 2026
  • Curriculum: KICD Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) 2025 Framework
  • Number of Weeks Covered: 9 Calendar Weeks
  • Number of Teaching Weeks: 8 Weeks
  • Number of Lessons per Week: 5 Lessons
  • Total Number of Lessons: 40 Lessons
  • Half-Term/Mid-Term Break: Week 7 (7 October 2026 – 11 October 2026)
  • Examination/Assessment Period: Week 9
  • Strands Covered: Listening and Speaking, Reading, Grammar in Use, Writing, Integrated Skills
  • Sub-Strands Covered: Critical Listening, Speaking Fluency, Intensive Reading, Noun Clauses, Functional Writing (Emails, Letters, Reports, Reminders, Questionnaires), Study Skills (SQ4R, Summarising), Clause Patterns, Sentence Types, Creative Writing (Expository, Argumentative), Selective Listening, Critical/Close Reading, Active/Passive Voice, Subject-Verb Agreement, Integrated Language Synthesis, Strand Review and End of Term Assessments
  • Assessment Methods: Oral questions, listening comprehension tests, oral drills, dialogue performance observation, written tests, direct Q&A, peer assessment, functional writing rubrics, note-making checks, sentence transformation tasks, debate rubrics, vocabulary matching, gallery walk reviews, portfolio evaluations, written examination papers
  • Learning Resources: Grade 10 English Curriculum Design, audio recordings, fact/opinion charts, flashcards, dictionaries, sports comprehension passages, email templates, safety infographics, SQ4R charts, grammar substitution tables, persuasive essay samples, active/passive worksheets, editing keys, past examination papers

  Weekly Coverage

  • Week 1: Popular Sports (Listening, Phonetics, Reading, Noun Clauses) — Distinguishing facts from opinions in sports presentations, practicing /ŋ/ sound and /ng/ blends, content word stress and intonation, intensive reading of sports narratives (denotative vs. connotative meanings), and constructing noun clauses starting with that and what.
  • Week 2: Functional Writing, Visuals & Oral Narratives — Drafting formal/informal emails with attachments, writing letters of apology, appreciation, and acceptance, interpreting non-verbal cues and infographics, articulating /i:/ vowel sounds and sense relations, and performing oral safety narratives.
  • Week 3: Health & Personal Safety (SQ4R, Grammar Patterns & Expository Writing) — Applying the SQ4R study strategy on health texts, note-making and summarization techniques, clause patterns (SV, SVO, SVOO), joining simple sentences using coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS), and planning expository essays.
  • Week 4: Argumentative Writing, Selective Listening & Debates — Structuring persuasive/argumentative essays with thesis statements and counter-arguments, filtering background noise in selective listening, articulating /ð/ and /θ/ consonant sounds, formal debate structures, and close reading of short texts.
  • Week 5: Income & Careers (Phrasal Verbs, Voice, Agreement & Reports) — Inferring phrasal verbs, idioms, and binomial expressions in context, active to passive voice conversions, subject-verb agreement with count/non-count nouns, writing short incident reports, and drafting reminders.
  • Week 6: Questionnaires, Editing & Portfolio Synthesis — Designing 5-question survey questionnaires, editing incident reports for passive voice and register, summarizing complex financial texts, comprehensive grammar synthesis worksheets, and peer editing for portfolio compilation.
  • Week 7: Mid-Term Break — Scheduled mid-term break from 7 October 2026 to 11 October 2026.
  • Week 8: Revision Drills, Study Practice & Portfolio Showcase — Oral communication practice (/f/, /ŋ/, /ð/, /θ/, /i:/), timed SQ4R note-making on unseen texts, grammar transformations review, timed essay/functional writing practice, and portfolio showcase.
  • Week 9: Strand Review, Terminal Examinations & Workstation Closing — Comprehensive review across all language strands, sitting for End-of-Term Written Examination Paper 1 (Comprehension & Grammar), sitting for Examination Paper 2 (Writing), reviewing marking schemes, and finalizing student portfolios.

  Strands and Sub-Strands Covered

  • Strand 1.0: Listening and Speaking
    • Critical & Selective Listening: Fact vs. opinion categorization, extracting key details, filtering unwanted background noise
    • Speaking Fluency & Articulation: Target sounds (/ŋ/, /ng/ blend, orthographic realisations of /f/, /i:/, /ð/, /θ/), minimal pairs, tongue twisters
    • Prosodic Features: Content word stress, contrastive stress with demonstratives, rising and falling intonation
    • Oral Presentations & Narratives: Vocal pitch, gestures, speed, expressive narrative delivery, structured debate rules, and rebuttals
  • Strand 2.0: Reading
    • Intensive & Close Reading: Previewing, predicting, inferring, visualising, denotative vs. connotative word meanings
    • Study Skills: SQ4R technique (Survey, Question, Read, Reflect, Recite, Review), note-making, paraphrasing, concise summarization
    • Vocabulary & Sense Relations: Synonyms, antonyms, homophones, transparent phrasal verbs, idioms, proverbs, binomial expressions
  • Strand 3.0: Grammar in Use
    • Clauses & Patterns: Noun clauses acting as subjects (that/what), clause structures (SV, SVO, SVOO)
    • Sentence Structures: Simple sentences, compound sentences using coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS)
    • Voice & Agreement: Active to passive voice transformations in official reports, subject-verb agreement with count and non-count nouns
  • Strand 4.0: Writing
    • Functional Writing: Official/informal emails with attachments, letters (apology, appreciation, acceptance), short incident/newspaper reports, reminders, survey questionnaires
    • Creative & Essay Writing: Expository essay structures (topic sentences, clinchers), persuasive/argumentative essays (thesis, arguments, counter-arguments, conclusions)
    • Editing & Portfolio Management: Proofreading mechanics, peer editing, register adjustment, and portfolio compilation

  The scheme covers the following key topics and learning areas:

  • Oral Communication, Phonetics, and Discourse Analysis
    • Isolating target consonant/vowel phonemes, minimal pair drills, and prosodic sentence stress placement
    • Public speaking etiquette, debate motion arguments, non-verbal cue decoding, and expressive storytelling
  • Reading Strategies, Study Skills, and Lexical Semantics
    • Applying SQ4R study cycles to factual texts, extracting main ideas, and drafting concise summaries
    • Contextual interpretation of figurative expressions, phrasal verbs, financial proverbs, and binomials
  • Grammatical Structures, Voice Rules, and Composition
    • Subject noun clause construction, clause pattern identification (SVO/SVOO), and coordinating conjunctions
    • Passive voice transformation mechanics for official reporting and non-count noun subject-verb agreement
    • Layout design for functional correspondence (emails, letters, reports) and persuasive argument mapping

  Learning Outcomes and Competencies

  Learners completing this scheme develop comprehensive communication skills, critical thinking, and linguistic proficiency. The curriculum fosters oral fluency through debates and phonetic drills, analytical reading capabilities via the SQ4R study method and close reading, and precise grammatical execution in sentence construction and active/passive voice transformation. Practical writing tasks build functional literacy, professional email/letter layout mastery, persuasive rhetoric, creative expression, and self-assessment habits essential for academic success and career readiness.

  Learning Experiences and Practical Activities

  Learning experiences prioritize active, collaborative engagement. Practical activities include listening to sports recordings to distinguish facts from opinions, repeating phonetic minimal pair drills, practicing tongue twisters, and role-playing debates. Learners apply the SQ4R study technique to health texts, draft structured study notes, write expository and persuasive essays, construct SV/SVO/SVOO sentence charts, and transform active reporting sentences into passive voice. Writing practicals involve composing functional emails with attachments, drafting letters of appreciation/apology, designing 5-question questionnaires, conducting gallery walk peer reviews, and compiling edited work into learning portfolios.

  Assessment Methods

  • Formative and Oral Assessment: Diagnostic oral questions, listening comprehension tasks, phonetic drill observation, dialogue performances, debate rubrics, and direct Q&A checks.
  • Written and Practical Assessment: Reading comprehension tests, SQ4R study note evaluations, summary writing rubrics, clause pattern analysis tasks, grammar gap-fill exercises, vocabulary matching, essay scoring, and functional writing layout checks.
  • Summative Assessment: Written sub-strand quizzes, timed writing assessments, a formal End-of-Term Written Examination Paper 1 (Comprehension, Grammar, Phonetics), Examination Paper 2 (Functional & Creative Writing), and portfolio review.

  Learning Resources

  • Audio-Visual and Digital Tools: Audio recordings of sports commentaries, pronunciation audio models, video clips of storytellers and debates, digital devices, and email software interfaces.
  • Print and Textual Materials: Grade 10 English Curriculum Design (KICD 2025), sports narrative passages, factual health passages, dictionaries, sample expository/persuasive essays, sample newspaper/incident reports, and past examination papers.
  • Instructional Charts and Guides: Fact/opinion charts, phonetic flashcards, SQ4R step-by-step charts, clause pattern substitution tables, active/passive conversion guides, editing keys, and proofreading rubrics.
• Category:

  Schemes of Work
• Level:

  Grade 10
• Subject:

  ENGLISH
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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