ENGLISH YEARLY SCHEME OF WORK (YEAR THREE, 3)

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2
3

LISTENING &
SPEAKING

1.1.1 Able to speak with the

correct word stress.
1.1.4 Able to talk
about a stimulus with
guidance.

World of
self 1.2.1 Able to participate in
daily conversations:
(e) talk about
Unit 1
oneself
Things I Do

READING

2.2.2 Able to read

and understand
phrases and
sentences in linear
and non-linear texts.

3.1.1 Able to write

in neat legible print
with correct
spelling:
(a) phrases

2.2.3 Able to read

and understand
simple and
compound
sentences.

3.2.1 Able to
complete : (a)
linear texts

2.2.4 Able to read

and understand a
paragraph with simple
a compound
sentences.

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5
6

World of
knowledge
Unit 2

1.1.4 Able to talk

about a stimulus with
guidance.
1.2.1 Able to
participate
in daily conversations:
(e)talk about oneself
1.3.1 Able to listen to
and demonstrate
understanding of oral

WRITING

2.2.1 Able to apply

word attack skills by:
(b) identifying words
similar in meaning
2.3.1 Able to read for
information and
enjoyment with
guidance:
(b) non-fiction

3.2.2 Able to write

with guidance:
(a) simple
sentences

3.2.2 Able to write

with guidance:
(a) simple
sentences
(b) compound
sentences
3.2.3 Able to
punctuate correctly:
(b) comma

LANGUAGE ART

4.1.2 Able to sing

action songs, recite
jazz chants and
poems with correct
pronunciation,
rhythm an
intonation.

GRAMMAR

5.1.1 Able to use

nouns correctly
and appropriately:
(a) common
nouns
(b) proper nouns

4.3.2 Able to
perform with
guidance based on:
(b) Poems

4.3.2 Able to
perform with
guidance based on:
(a) jazz chants
(b) poems
(c) action songs
(d) stories

5.1.1 Able to use

nouns correctly
and
appropriately:
(c) singular
nouns
(d) plural nouns

Being
Healthy

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texts by:
(a) asking simple WhQuestions.
(b) answering simple
Wh-Questions.

LISTENING &
SPEAKING

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correct word stress.
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1.1.4 Able to talk
about a stimulus with
guidance.

World of
self 1.2.1 Able to participate in
daily conversations:
Unit 3
(f) introduce family
My cousins, members and friends.
My
neighbour 1.3.1 Able to listen to
and demonstrate
understanding of oral
texts by:
(c) giving True/False
replies.

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3.3.1 Able to create

simple texts using
variety of media
with guidance :
(b) linear text

READING

WRITING

LANGUAGE ART

GRAMMAR

2.2.2 Able to read

and understand
phrases and
sentences in linear
and non- linear texts.

3.3.1 Able to create

simple texts using a
variety of media
with guidance :
(b) linear

4.1.1 Able to enjoy

action songs, jazz
chants and poems
through non-verbal
response.

5.1.2 Able to use

pronouns
correctly and
appropriately:
(a) personal

2.2.3 Able to read

and understand
simple and
compound sentences.

4.3.2 Able to
perform with
guidance based on:
(a) poems
(b) action songs

2.3.1 Able to read for

information and
enjoyment with
guidance:
(a) fiction

LISTENING &
SPEAKING

READING

WRITING

LANGUAGE ART

GRAMMAR

1.1.2Able to listen to,

say aloud and recite
rhymes, tongue

2.2.3 Able to read

and understand
simple and

3.2.1 Able to
complete :
(a) linear texts

4.3.2 Able to
perform
withguidance based

5.1.2 Able to use

pronouns
correctly and

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World of
knowledge

twisters and sing

songs paying attention
to pronunciation,
rhythm and intonation
1.1.3 Able to talk
about a stimulus with
guidance.

compound sentences.
2.2.4 Able to read
and understand a
paragraph with simple
and compound
sentences.

3.2.2 Able to write

with guidance:
(c) questions

on:
- action songs

appropriately:
(b)
demonstrative

Unit 4
People
around 1.2.1
me Able to participate in
daily conversations:
(e)talk about oneself,
1.3.1 Able to listen to
and demonstrate
understanding of oral
texts by:
(a) asking simple WhQuestions.
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LISTENING &
SPEAKING

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14
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1.1.3 Able to listen

to, say aloud and
recite rhymes,
tongue twisters and
sing songs paying
attention to
pronunciation, rhythm
and intonation.

World of
knowledge
Unit 5
Having Fun

1.1.4 Able to talk

about a stimulus with
guidance.

READING

2.2.1 Able to apply

word attack skills by:
(a) grouping words
according to word
categories.
(b) identifying words
similar in meaning
(d)identifying words
opposite in meaning
2.2.2 Able to read
and understand

WRITING

LANGUAGE ART

3.2.2 Able to write

4.3.1 Able to
with guidance:
produce simple
(a) simple
creative works with
sentences
guidance based on:
(b) compound
(a) jazz chants
sentences
(b) poems
(c) questions
(c) action songs
(d) stories
3.2.3 Able to
punctuate correctly:
(a) exclamation

GRAMMAR

5.1.2 Able to use

pronouns
correctly and
appropriately:
(c) possessive

1.2.1 Able to
participate in daily
conversations:
(a) express good
wishes
(b) ask for help
(c) respond to
someone
asking for help
(d) offer help
1.3.1 Able to listen to
and demonstrate
understanding of oral
texts by:
(a) asking simple WhQuestions.
(b) answering simple
Wh-Questions.
(c) giving True/False
replies.
(d) sequencing with
guidance.

phrases and
sentences in linear
and non-linear texts.
2.2.4 Able to read
and understand a
paragraph with simple
an compound
sentences.
2.3.1 Able to read for
information and
enjoyment with
guidance:
(a) fiction

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LISTENING &
SPEAKING

READING

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1.1.3 Able to listen to,

say aloud and recite
rhymes, tongue
twisters and sing
songs paying attention
to
pronunciation, rhythm
and intonation

2.2.3 Able to read

and understand
simple and compound
sentences.

World of
knowledge
Unit 6

mark

2.2.4 Able to read

and understand a
paragraph with simple
and compound

WRITING

3.2.2 Able to write

with guidance:
(a) simple
sentences
(b) compound
sentences
(c) questions

LANGUAGE ART

4.1.1 Able to enjoy

action songs, jazz
chants and poems
through non-verbal
response.
4.1.2 Able to sing
action songs, recite
jazz chants and

GRAMMAR

5.1.3 Able to use

verbs correctly
and
appropriately:
(a) regular verbs

Pets World
1.1.2 Able to talk about a
stimulus with
guidance.
1.2.1 Able to
participate in daily
conversations:
(a) express good
wishes
ask for help
offer help
1.3.1 Able to listen to
and demonstrate
understanding of oral
texts by:
(c) giving True/False
replies.
(d) sequencing with
guidance.

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LISTENING &
SPEAKING

sentences.

poems with correct

pronunciation,
rhythm and
intonation.

2.2.5 Able to apply

dictionary skills to
locate words:
(a) entry points.

4.3.1 Able to
produce simple
creative works with
guidance based on:
(e)
stories

2.3.1 Able to read for

information and
enjoyment with
guidance:
(a) non-fiction

READING

WRITING

LANGUAGE ART

GRAMMAR

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stimulus with
guidance.

World of
knowledge
Unit 7
From the
Sea

1.3.1 Able to listen to

and demonstrate
understanding of oral
texts by:
(a) asking simple WhQuestions.
(b) answering simple
Wh-Questions.

2.2.2 Able to read

and understand
phrases and
sentences in linear
and non- linear texts.
2.2.4 Able to read
and understand a
paragraph with simple
and compound
sentences.
2.2.5 Able to apply
dictionary skill to
locate words:
(a) entry points.
(b) exit points.

3.1.1 Able to write

4.3.1 Able to
in neat legible print
produce simple
with correct
creative works with
spelling:
guidance based on:
(a) phrases
(i) jazz chants
(b) simple
(j) poems
sentences
(k) action songs
(l) stories
3.2.2 Able to write
with guidance:
4.3.2 Able to
(a) simple
perform
sentences
with guidance based
(b) compound
on:
sentences
(i) jazz chants
(c) question
(j) poems
(k) action songs
(l) stories

5.1.3 Able to use

verbs correctly
and
appropriately:
(a) regular verbs
(b) simple
present tense

2.3.1 Able to read for

information and
enjoyment with
guidance:
(b)fiction
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World of
stories

LISTENING &
SPEAKING

READING

Able to talk
about
stimulus with guidance

2.2.4 Able to read

and understand a
paragraph with
simple and compound
sentences

1.1.4

2.3.1 Able to read for

WRITING

3.1.1 Able to write

in neat legible print
with correct
spelling:
(a) phrases
(b) simple
sentences

LANGUAGE ART

4.3.2 Able to
perform with
guidance
based on:
a) jazz chants
b) poems
c) action songs

GRAMMAR

5.1.3 Able to use

verbs correctly
and
appropriately:
(a) regular
verbs

Unit 8
Its Story
Times!

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information and
enjoyment
with guidance:
(b)fiction

LISTENING &
SPEAKING

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stimulus with guidance
1.2.1 Able to participate in
daily conversations:
(a) express good
World of
wishes
knowledge
(b) ask for help
(c) respond to
Unit 9
someone asking for
The
help
Holidays
(d) offer help
(e) talk about oneself

READING

2.2.2 Able to read

and understand
phrases and
sentences in linear
and non- linear texts.
2.2.4 Able to read
and understanda
paragraph with simple
and compound
sentences

1.3.1 Able to listen to

and demonstrate
understanding of oral
texts by:
(a) asking simple WhQuestions.
(b) answering simple
Wh-Questions.
(c) giving True/False
replies.
(d) sequencing with
Guidance

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LISTENING &
SPEAKING

READING

3.2.2 Able to write

with guidance:
(a) simple
sentences
(b) compound
sentences

WRITING

3.1.1 Able to write

in neat legible print
with correct
spelling:
(a) phrases
(b) simple
sentences
3.2.2 Able to write
with guidance:
(a) simple
sentences
(b) compound
sentences
(c) questions

WRITING

d) stories

(c) simple
past tense

LANGUAGE ART

GRAMMAR

4.2.1 Able to
respond to:
(a) characters
(b) places in stories
with guidance.

5.1.4 Able to use

conjunctions
correctly and
appropriately:
(a) and
(b) or
(c) but

4.3.1 Able to
produce simple
creative works with
guidance based on:
a) jazz chants
b) poems
c) action songs
d) stories

LANGUAGE ART

GRAMMAR

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1.1.4 Able to talk

about a stimulus with
guidance.

World of
knowledge
Unit 10
A Ride in
the Safari
Park

1.3.1 Able to listen to

and demonstrate
understanding of oral
texts by:
(a) asking simple WhQuestions.
(b) answering simple
Wh-Questions.

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LISTENING &
SPEAKING

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World of
knowledge
Unit 11
In School

1.1.1 Able to speak

with
the correct word
stress.
Able to talk
about a
stimulus with
guidance.

2.2.3 Able to read

and understand
simple and compound
sentences.
2.3.1 Able to read for
information and
enjoyment with
guidance:
(a) fiction
(b) non- fiction

3.3.1 Able to create

simple texts using a
variety of media
with
guidance :
(a) non-linear
(b) linear

4.3.2 Able to
perform
with guidance based
on:
a) stories

(f) behind

READING

WRITING

2.2.2 Able to read

and understand
phrases and
sentences in linear
and non- linear texts.

3.2.1 Able to
complete :
(a) linear texts

LANGUAGE ART

4.1.1 Able to enjoy

action songs, jazz
chants and poems
through non-verbal
response.

1.1.4

1.2.1 Able to
participate
in daily conversations:
express good wishes
1.2.2 Able to listen to
and follow :
(a) simple
instructions. .

2.2.4 Able to read

and understand a
paragraph with simple
and compound
sentences.

5.1.5 Able to use

prepositions
correctly and
appropriately:
(a) in
(c) under
(e) in front of

4.3.2 Able to
perform
with guidance based
on:
a) jazz chants
b) poems
c) action songs
d) stories

GRAMMAR

5.1.5 Able to use

prepositions
correctly and
appropriately:
(b) on
(d) up
(g) at

1.2.3 Able to give:

(a) simple instructions
in school
1.3.1 Able to listen to
and demonstrate
understanding of oral
texts by:
(a) asking simple WhQuestions.
(b) answering simple
Wh-Questions.

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World of
knowledge
Unit 12
Fresh Fruits

LISTENING &
SPEAKING
1.1.4

Able to talk
about a
stimulus with
guidance.
1.2.2 Able to listen to
and follow :
(a) simple
instructions.
(b) simple directions.

READING

WRITING

2.2.1 Able to apply

word attack skills by:
(a) grouping words
according to word
categories.
(b) identifying words
similar in meaning

3.1.1 Able to write

in neat legible print
with correct
spelling:
(a) phrases
(b) simple
sentences

2.2.2 Able to read

and understand
phrases and

3.2.2 Able to write

with guidance:
(a) simple

LANGUAGE ART

4.1.1 Able to enjoy

action songs, jazz
chants and poems
through non-verbal
response.

GRAMMAR

5.1.6 Able to use

adjectives
correctly and
appropriately:
(a) colour
(b) shape
(c) size
(d) opinion

1.3.1 Able to listen to

and demonstrate
understanding of oral
texts by:
(a) asking simple WhQuestions.
(b) answering simple
Wh-Questions.
(c) giving True/False
replies.
(d) sequencing with
guidance.

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World of
knowledge
Unit 13
I See
Numbers!

LISTENING &
SPEAKING
1.1.1 Able to speak
with
the correct word
stress.
1.3.1 Able to listen to
and demonstrate
understanding of oral
texts by:
(a) asking simple WhQuestions.
(b) answering simple
Wh-Questions.

sentences in linear
and non- linear texts.
2.3.1 Able to read for
information and
enjoyment with
guidance:
(a) fiction
(b) non- fiction

sentences
(b) compound
sentences
(c) questions

READING

WRITING

2.2.2 Able to read

and understand
phrases and
sentences in linear
and non- linear texts.

3.1.1 Able to write

in neat legible print
with correct
spelling:
(a) phrases
(b) simple
sentences

2.2.4 Able to read

and understand a
paragraph with simple
and compound
sentences.

3.1.2 Able to write

numerals in neat
legible print with
correct spelling:
(a) numeral form
(b) word form

LANGUAGE ART

4.1.2 Able to sing

action songs, recite
jazz chants and
poems with correct
pronunciation,
rhythm and
intonation.

GRAMMAR
5.1.7 Able to use
article correctly
and
appropriately:
(a) a
(b) an
(c) the

4.3.2 Able to
perform
with guidance based
on:
a) jazz chants
b) poems

3.2.1 Able to
complete :
(a) linear texts

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LISTENING &
SPEAKING
1.1.1 Able to speak

READING

2.2.4 Able to read

WRITING

3.2.2 Able to write

LANGUAGE ART

4.1.2 Able to sing

GRAMMAR

5.2.1 Able to

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with
the correct word
stress.
1.1.4

World of
knowledge
Unit 14
Technology
at Home

Able to talk
about a
stimulus with
guidance

and understand a
paragraph with simple
and compound
sentences.

1.3.1 Able to listen to

and demonstrate
understanding of oral
texts by:
(a) asking simple WhQuestions.
(b) answering simple
Wh-Questions.

2.3.1 Able to read for

information and
enjoyment with
guidance:
(a) fiction
(b) non- fiction

with guidance:
(a) simple
sentences
(b) compound
sentences
(c) questions

action songs recite

jazz chants and
poems with correct
pronunciation,
rhythm and
intonation.
4.3.1 Able to
produce simple
creative works with
guidance based on:
a) jazz chants
b) poems
c) action songs
d) stories
4.3.2 Able to
perform
with guidance based
on:
(a) jazz chants
(b) poems
(c) action songs

(d)

stories

construct
declarative
sentences
correctly.

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SPEAKING

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1.1.1 Able to speak

with
the correct word
stress.

World of
stories

1.1.2 Able to listen

to and enjoy stories.

Unit 15
Four
Friends

1.1.4

Able to talk
about a
stimulus with
guidance

1.3.1 Able to listen to

and demonstrate
understanding of oral
texts by:
(a) asking simple WhQuestions.
(b) answering simple
Wh-Questions.

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LISTENING &
SPEAKING
1.1.4 Able to talk
about a stimulus with
guidance
1.2.1 Able to

READING

WRITING

LANGUAGE ART

GRAMMAR

2.2.2 Able to read

and understand
phrases and
sentences in linear
and non-linear texts.

3.2.1 Able to
complete :
(a) linear texts
(b) non-linear texts

2.2.5 Able to apply

dictionary skill to
locate words:
(a) entry points.
(b) exit points.

3.2.2 Able to write

with guidance:
(a) simple
sentences
(b) compound
sentences
(c) questions

4.3.2 Able to
perform
with guidance based
on:
(a) jazz chants
(b) poems
(c) action songs
(d) stories

5.1.3 Able to use

verbs correctly
and
appropriately:
(c) simple past
tense

LANGUAGE ART

GRAMMAR

4.3.2 Able to
perform
with guidance based
on:
(a) jazz chants

5.1.3 Able to use

verbs correctly
and appropriately:
(b) simple
present tense

2.3.1 Able to read for

information and
enjoyment with
guidance:
(a) fiction
(b) non- fiction

READING

2.2.4 Able to read

and understand a
paragraph with simple
and compound
sentences.

WRITING

3.2.2 Able to write

with guidance:
(a) simple
sentences
(b) compound

World of
knowledge
Unit 16
Its Concert
Day!

participate
in daily conversations:
(a) express good
wishes

2.3.1 Able to read for

information and
enjoyment with
guidance:
(a) fiction
(b) non- fiction

sentences
(c) questions

(b) poems
(c) action songs
(d) stories
4.1.2 Able to sing
action songs, recite
jazz chants and
poems with correct
pronunciation,
rhythm and
intonation.

OBJECTIVES
By the end of Year3, pupils should be able to:
i.

communicate with peers and adults confidently and appropriately in formal and informal situations.

ii.

read and comprehend a range of English texts for information and enjoyment.

iii.

write arrange of texts using appropriate language,style and form through a variety of media.

iv.

appreciate and demonstrate understanding of English language literary or creative works for enjoyment.

v.

use correct and appropriate rules of grammar in speech and writing.

CONTENT STANDARD YEAR THREE

LISTENING AND SPEAKING

1.1Pupils will be able

to
pronounce words and
speak confidently with

READING
2.1. Pupils will be able to apply
knowledge of sounds of letters
to recognise words in linear and
non-linear texts.

WRITING

LANGUAGE ART

GRAMMAR

3.1 Pupils will be able

to form letters and
words in neat legible
print including cursive

4.1 Pupils will be able

to enjoy and
appreciate rhymes,
poems and songs,

5.1 Pupils will be

able to use different
word classes
correctly and

the correct stress,

rhythm and intonation.

writing.

through performance.

appropriately.

5.2Pupilswill be able
to construct various
sentence types
correctly.

1.2 Pupils will be able

to listen and response
appropriately in formal
and informal situations
for a variety of
purposes.

2.2 Pupils will be able to

demonstrate
understanding of a
variety of linear and nonlinear texts in the form
of print and non-print
materials using a range of
strategies to construct
meaning.

3.2 Pupils will be able to

write using appropriate
language, form and
style for a range of
purposes.

4.2 Pupils will be

able to express
personal response to
literary texts.

1.3 Pupils will be able

to
understand and respond
to oral texts in a
variety of contexts.

2.3 Pupils will be able to

read independently for
information and
enjoyment.

3.3. Pupils will be able to write

and present ideas through a
variety of media using
appropriate language, form
and style.

4.3 Pupils will be able

to
plan, organize and
produce
creative works for
enjoyment