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Grade 3 2026
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WK LSN STRAND SUB-STRAND LESSON LEARNING OUTCOMES LEARNING EXPERIENCES KEY INQUIRY QUESTIONS LEARNING RESOURCES ASSESSMENT METHODS REFLECTION
5 1
TECHNOLOGY

Listening and Speaking
Listening and Speaking
Pronunciation and Vocabulary
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- recognize words with target letter-sound combinations
- pronounce words with target sounds correctly
- appreciate the importance of correct pronunciation
The learner is guided to:
- listen for target letter-sound combinations (dr, gr and shr)
- say words with target letter-sound combinations
- use words with target sounds to create sentences
How can we use sounds to learn new words?
Oxford Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 59
Audio recordings
Flash cards
Word charts
Oxford Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 60
Digital devices
Picture cards
Pronunciation drills Oral questions Observation
5 2
Reading
Fluency
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- identify words with target letter-sound combinations
- read words with target sounds correctly
- value reading fluently for understanding
The learner is guided to:
- pick out words with letter-sound combinations (dr, gr, shr) from a text
- read words with letter-sound combinations correctly
- engage in timed reading of a text with expression
Why is it important to pronounce words correctly?
Oxford Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 61
Story books
Word cards
Digital resources
Oxford Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 62
Reading materials
Digital texts
Flash cards
Reading aloud Timed reading Observation
5 3
Reading
Comprehension
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- predict story outcomes based on title and pictures
- identify main ideas in a technology-related text
- value reading for information
The learner is guided to:
- look at picture and title to predict story events
- read a print or digital text related to technology
- talk about setting and characters in the story
What do the pictures tell us about the story?
Oxford Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 64
Story books
Picture charts
Digital texts
Comprehension questions Story prediction Character analysis
5 4
Reading
Language Use
Comprehension
Future time (will/shall)
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- infer meanings of new words in a technology text
- answer direct and indirect questions about a text
- show interest in connecting text to personal experiences
The learner is guided to:
- infer meanings of new words in a text
- answer direct questions by locating sentences with answers
- respond to indirect questions using prior knowledge
- retell a story or conversation about technology
How can technology help us in our daily lives?
Oxford Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 65
Story books
Question cards
Digital resources
Oxford Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 66
Grammar charts
Sentence strips
Written exercises Oral discussions Story retelling
5 5
Language Use
Writing
Future time (will/shall)
Spelling
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- distinguish between different uses of will/shall
- apply future time expressions in communication
- show interest in talking about future plans
The learner is guided to:
- sing a song using 'will' and 'shall'
- listen to story or conversation and respond to questions using will/shall
- complete sentences with appropriate future time expressions
How can we talk about things that will happen in the future?
Oxford Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 67
Grammar charts
Song lyrics
Digital resources
Oxford Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 68
Picture cards
Crossword puzzles
Written exercises Oral presentations Language games
6 1
Writing
Spelling
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- form words from jumbled letters
- apply spelling rules when writing
- show commitment to spelling words correctly
The learner is guided to:
- make correct words from jumbled letters
- play spelling games with peers
- write words using each letter of their name
How can we improve our spelling?
Oxford Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 69
Word puzzles
Spelling games
Digital resources
Spelling bee Written exercises Word formation games
6 2
Listening and Speaking
Pronunciation and Vocabulary
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- recognize words with target letter-sound combinations
- pronounce words with target sounds correctly
- appreciate the importance of correct pronunciation
The learner is guided to:
- listen to text with target letter-sound combinations (dw, tw, nk, sq)
- pick out and pronounce words with target sounds
- use words related to safety in sentences
What words do we use to talk about safety?
Oxford Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 71
Audio recordings
Flash cards
Word charts
Pronunciation drills Oral questions Observation
6 3
SAFETY

Listening and Speaking
Reading
Pronunciation and Vocabulary
Fluency
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- use vocabulary related to safety appropriately
- construct sentences about safety measures
- show awareness of safety through communication
The learner is guided to:
- listen to sentences with safety vocabulary and repeat them
- identify safety-related words from audio recordings
- role play scenarios related to safety
- make sentences using words about safety
Why is it important to pronounce words correctly?
Oxford Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 72
Digital devices
Picture cards
Word charts
Oxford Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 73
Story books
Word cards
Reading charts
Role play Oral presentations Observation
6 4
Reading
Fluency
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- read grade-appropriate text with proper pacing
- use punctuation marks correctly when reading
- show enthusiasm for reading safety-related texts
The learner is guided to:
- engage in timed reading with minimal hesitations
- take appropriate pauses at punctuation marks
- practice reading sentences with decodable and non-decodable words
- participate in readers' theater
What helps someone to read fluently?
Oxford Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 74
Reading materials
Digital texts
Flash cards
Performance reading Timed reading Peer assessment
6 5
Reading
Comprehension
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- identify main ideas in safety-related texts
- make predictions about story outcomes
- value reading for information
The learner is guided to:
- look at pictures and title to predict story events
- read/listen to a safety story from digital device or teacher
- respond to direct and indirect questions about the text
What do you think will happen in this story?
Oxford Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 75
Story books
Picture charts
Digital texts
Oxford Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 76
Question cards
Digital resources
Comprehension questions Story prediction Observation
7 1
Language Use
Conjunctions (but, because)
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- identify sentences containing conjunctions
- join phrases using 'but' and 'because'
- appreciate the importance of using conjunctions
The learner is guided to:
- watch video clips and identify sentences with conjunctions
- use conjunctions 'but' and 'because' in sentences
- play language games featuring the target conjunctions
When do we use the words but/because in sentences?
Oxford Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 77
Digital videos
Sentence strips
Grammar charts
Gap filling exercises Sentence joining Oral questions
7 2
Language Use
Writing
Conjunctions (but, because)
Spelling
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- join sentences using 'but' and 'because'
- apply conjunctions appropriately in communication
- show interest in using correct grammar
The learner is guided to:
- fill in a substitution table joining phrases with conjunctions
- write sentences using 'but' and 'because'
- edit sentences by adding appropriate conjunctions
How can conjunctions help us express our ideas better?
Oxford Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 78
Grammar charts
Sentence strips
Digital resources
Oxford Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 79
Word cards
Spelling lists
Written exercises Sentence construction Peer assessment
7 3
Writing
Spelling
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- organize jumbled letters to make words
- apply spelling rules consistently
- show commitment to improving spelling skills
The learner is guided to:
- organize jumbled letters to form safety-related words
- listen to recordings and spell words correctly
- make words from each letter of their names
How can we improve our spelling skills?
Oxford Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 80
Word puzzles
Audio recordings
Digital resources
Spelling bee Written exercises Word formation games
7 4
DOMESTIC ANIMALS

Listening and Speaking
Pronunciation and Vocabulary
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- recognize words with target letter-sound combinations
- pronounce words with target sounds correctly
- appreciate the importance of correct pronunciation
The learner is guided to:
- identify and pronounce words with letter-sound combinations (ft, ct, lt, rd)
- say words with target letter-sound combinations
- use words with target sounds to talk about domestic animals
What words do you use to talk about domestic animals?
Oxford Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 82
Audio recordings
Flash cards
Word charts
Pronunciation drills Oral questions Observation
7 5
Listening and Speaking
Reading
Pronunciation and Vocabulary
Fluency
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- use vocabulary related to domestic animals appropriately
- respond to three-directional instructions
- show interest in learning about domestic animals
The learner is guided to:
- practice using vocabulary related to domestic animals
- recite rhymes/sing songs about domestic animals
- play language games matching vocabulary to pictures
- respond to three-directional instructions
Why is correct pronunciation important in speech?
Oxford Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 83
Picture cards
Word charts
Audio recordings
Oxford Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 84
Story books
Word cards
Reading charts
Role play Song recitation Matching exercises
8 1
Reading
Fluency
Comprehension
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- read grade-appropriate text with proper pacing
- pay attention to punctuation when reading
- show enthusiasm for reading about animals
The learner is guided to:
- engage in timed reading taking appropriate pauses
- recite poems about caring for domestic animals
- read sentences containing decodable and non-decodable words
- participate in readers' theater
Why do we pause when we read?
Oxford Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 85
Reading materials
Poetry books
Digital resources
Oxford Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 86
Story books
Picture charts
Digital texts
Performance reading Timed reading Peer assessment
8 2
Reading
Comprehension
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- answer direct and indirect questions about a text
- retell stories about domestic animals
- show interest in caring for domestic animals
The learner is guided to:
- answer direct and indirect questions from a text
- retell a story related to domestic animals
- share their own experiences with domestic animals
What do you think will happen in the story?
Oxford Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 87
Story books
Question cards
Digital resources
Written exercises Story retelling Oral discussions
8 3
Language Use
Quantifiers (some, many, no, all, any)
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- identify quantifiers in sentences
- use quantifiers appropriately in speech
- appreciate the importance of quantifiers
The learner is guided to:
- take turns to read sentences with quantifiers
- fill in gaps with appropriate quantifiers
- ask and answer questions using quantifiers
Which words do you use to talk about things that can be counted?
Oxford Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 88
Grammar charts
Sentence strips
Digital resources
Oxford Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 89
Digital devices
Gap filling exercises Sentence construction Oral questions
8 4
Writing
Spelling
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- spell words with target letter-sound combinations correctly
- write animal-related words accurately
- value correct spelling for effective communication
The learner is guided to:
- copy words with target letter-sound combinations
- spell words during teacher dictation
- arrange jumbled letters to make correct words
Why should we spell words correctly?
Oxford Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 90
Word cards
Spelling lists
Digital resources
Spelling tests Dictation exercises Written work
8 5
Writing
Spelling
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- form words from jumbled letters
- apply spelling rules consistently
- show commitment to improving spelling skills
The learner is guided to:
- listen to recordings and spell words correctly
- form words using letters of their names
- play spelling games with peers
How can we improve our spelling?
Oxford Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 91
Word puzzles
Audio recordings
Digital resources
Spelling bee Word formation games Written exercises
9 1
WILD ANIMALS

Listening and Speaking
Listening and Speaking
Pronunciation and Vocabulary
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- recognize words with target letter-sound combinations in oral texts
- pronounce words with target sounds correctly
- appreciate the importance of correct pronunciation
The learner is guided to:
- say sounds and name pictures with target letter-sound combinations (lk, lf, lm, mp)
- repeat sentences with target letter-sound combinations
- identify words with target sounds from a story
How can we tell from people's faces and hand movements as they talk?
Oxford Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 93
Audio recordings
Picture cards
Word charts
Oxford Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 94
Digital devices
Pronunciation drills Oral questions Observation
9 2
Reading
Fluency
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- identify words with target letter-sound combinations in texts
- read words with target sounds correctly
- value reading fluently for understanding
The learner is guided to:
- say the sounds and read words with target combinations
- identify words with target sounds from a chart
- read words with letter-sound combinations correctly
Why is it important to read words correctly?
Oxford Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 97
Story books
Word cards
Reading charts
Oxford Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 98
Reading materials
Digital texts
Flash cards
Reading aloud Word identification Observation
9 3
Reading
Comprehension
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- predict story outcomes based on title and pictures
- identify main ideas in texts about wild animals
- value reading for information and pleasure
The learner is guided to:
- brainstorm possible outcomes based on title and pictures
- identify characters and setting of a story
- locate sentences to respond to direct questions
How do we tell the characters in a story?
Oxford Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 99
Story books
Picture charts
Digital texts
Comprehension questions Story prediction Character analysis
9 4
Reading
Language Use
Comprehension
Opposites
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- answer direct and indirect questions about a text
- develop concept maps from texts read
- show interest in wildlife conservation
The learner is guided to:
- answer indirect questions using contextual clues
- develop a concept map from the text read
- retell a story to peers in a few words
How do we get the meaning of new words in a story?
Oxford Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 100
Story books
Question cards
Digital resources
Oxford Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 101
Grammar charts
Word cards
Story books
Written exercises Concept mapping Story retelling
9 5
Language Use
Writing
Opposites
Punctuation (The comma)
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- distinguish between different opposite pairs
- apply opposites correctly in communication
- show interest in using correct vocabulary
The learner is guided to:
- use opposites to respond to questions from stories
- play language games involving identification of opposites
- complete sentences using appropriate opposites
How can opposites help us express ourselves better?
Oxford Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 102
Grammar charts
Word cards
Language games
Oxford Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 104
Sample texts
Sentence strips
Punctuation charts
Written exercises Language games Peer assessment
10 1
Writing
Punctuation (The comma)
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- use commas correctly in written work
- edit sentences by adding commas where needed
- show commitment to using punctuation correctly
The learner is guided to:
- role play conversations with peers using commas
- write sentences using commas to separate list items
- edit texts by adding commas where necessary
Why are commas important in writing?
Oxford Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 105
Sample texts
Punctuation guides
Digital resources
Editing exercises Written work Peer editing
10 2
Listening and Speaking
Pronunciation and Vocabulary
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- recognize words with target letter-sound combinations in oral texts
- pronounce words with target sounds correctly
- appreciate the importance of correct pronunciation
The learner is guided to:
- identify and pronounce words with letter-sound combinations (mb, nt, nd, nch)
- say other words that have the target sounds
- repeat sentences with target letter-sound combinations
Why do we learn new words?
Oxford Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 107
Audio recordings
Flash cards
Word charts
Pronunciation drills Oral questions Observation
10 3
FESTIVALS

Listening and Speaking
Reading
Pronunciation and Vocabulary
Fluency
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- use vocabulary related to festivals appropriately
- construct sentences about celebrations
- show interest in learning about various festivals
The learner is guided to:
- listen carefully to identify words that show good manners
- match words with correct pictures (thank you, sorry, welcome)
- role play buying and selling using polite words
- sing songs about festivals
How can we pronounce words correctly?
Oxford Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 108
Picture cards
Word charts
Audio recordings
Oxford Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 109
Story books
Word cards
Reading charts
Role play Matching exercises Oral presentations
10 4
Reading
Fluency
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- read grade-appropriate text with proper pacing
- pay attention to punctuation when reading
- show enthusiasm for reading about festivals
The learner is guided to:
- read a text displaying appropriate facial expressions
- read texts paying attention to punctuation, facials, pace and volume
- participate in readers' theater about festivals
How can we improve our reading speed?
Oxford Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 110
Reading materials
Digital texts
Flash cards
Performance reading Timed reading Peer assessment
10 5
Reading
Comprehension
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- predict story outcomes based on title and pictures
- identify main ideas in texts about festivals
- value reading for information and pleasure
The learner is guided to:
- look at pictures and title to predict story events
- talk about setting and characters in festival stories
- get clues from the story to answer direct questions
What do the pictures tell us about the story?
Oxford Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 111
Story books
Picture charts
Digital texts
Oxford Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 112
Question cards
Digital resources
Comprehension questions Story prediction Character analysis
11 1
Language Use
Prepositions (next to, around, near, by, along, after, under)
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- identify prepositions in texts about festivals
- use prepositions to describe position/location
- appreciate the importance of prepositions
The learner is guided to:
- recognize prepositions in relation to positions of objects
- listen to and answer questions with prepositions in a story
- place objects at different points and use prepositions to describe
Where do you keep different things at home?
Oxford Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 113
Grammar charts
Objects for positioning
Digital resources
Gap filling exercises Position games Sentence construction
11 2
Language Use
Writing
Prepositions (next to, around, near, by, along, after, under)
Punctuation
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- distinguish between different prepositions
- apply prepositions correctly in communication
- show interest in using correct prepositions
The learner is guided to:
- construct sentences using prepositions
- sing songs/rhymes with prepositions
- play language games containing prepositions
- fill in gaps with appropriate prepositions
How can prepositions help us describe where things are?
Oxford Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 114
Grammar charts
Song lyrics
Language games
Oxford Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 117
Sample texts
Punctuation charts
Sentence strips
Written exercises Oral presentations Language games
11 3
Writing
Punctuation
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- use full stops, exclamation marks and question marks correctly
- edit sentences adding appropriate punctuation
- show commitment to using punctuation correctly
The learner is guided to:
- put appropriate punctuation marks in sentences
- copy conversations and add correct punctuation
- write sentences about festivals using correct punctuation
- edit texts by adding correct punctuation
How do we write sentences correctly?
Oxford Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 118
Punctuation guides
Sentence strips
Digital resources
Editing exercises Written work Peer editing
11 4
PLAY TIME AND GAMES

Listening and Speaking
Pronunciation and Vocabulary
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Recognize words with the target letter-sound combinations in oral texts.
- Pronounce words with the target letter-sound combinations correctly.
- Use new words related to the theme in relevant contexts.
- Value the importance of correct pronunciation in communication.
The learner is guided to:
- Listen to an oral text with words containing target letter-sound combinations.
- Point out words with target sound combinations.
- Practice saying words with target letter-sound combinations with peers.
- Use new words to construct sentences and give feedback.
- Develop a talking tree using vocabulary learnt.
What words do we use to talk about playtime and sports?
Oxford New Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 121
Audio recordings
Word cards
Flash cards
Observation Oral questions Peer assessment Checklists
11 5
Listening and Speaking
Reading
Pronunciation and Vocabulary
Fluency
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify words with target letter-sound combinations.
- Articulate words with target letter-sound combinations clearly.
- Use vocabulary related to the theme effectively in communication.
- Appreciate the importance of listening attentively and responding appropriately.
The learner is guided to:
- Identify words with target letter-sound combinations from oral texts.
- Practice pronouncing target letter-sound combinations.
- Match vocabulary to pictures and objects.
- Recite rhymes/sing songs using vocabulary related to theme.
- Interpret facial expressions and gestures in various situations.
What can we tell from people's faces and hand movements as they talk?
Oxford New Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 123
Picture cards
Charts
Audio recordings
Oxford New Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 125
Story books
Readers
Flash cards
Wall charts
Observation Oral presentations Question and answer Role play assessment
12 1
Reading
Fluency
Comprehension
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Read words with target letter-sound combinations correctly.
- Read texts at the appropriate speed and with expression.
- Apply reading skills in different contexts.
- Value the importance of reading fluently for effective communication.
The learner is guided to:
- Read words with letter-sound combinations correctly.
- Read texts displaying appropriate facial expressions and tone.
- Practice reading sentences containing decodable and non-decodable words.
- Read grade-appropriate texts in the library and share with peers.
What makes it easy to read well?
Oxford New Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 126
Readers
Story books
Digital devices
Oxford New Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 127
Digital devices
Picture charts
Timed reading tests Observation checklist Oral reading assessment Self-assessment
12 2
Reading
Comprehension
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Sequence events in a story correctly.
- Infer meanings of new words using context clues.
- Summarize information from a text appropriately.
- Value reading texts for information and enjoyment.
The learner is guided to:
- Read a story and identify main ideas.
- Get meanings of new words using contextual clues.
- Respond to direct and indirect questions.
- Summarize the story in one sentence.
- Role play scenarios from the story.
What do the pictures tell us about the story?
Oxford New Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 128
Story books
Digital devices
Picture cards
Story maps Question and answer Role play assessment Written exercises
12 3
Language Use
Comparatives and Superlatives (-er and -est)
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify comparatives and superlatives in sentences.
- Use comparatives and superlatives correctly in various contexts.
- Appreciate the role of comparatives and superlatives in communication.
The learner is guided to:
- Identify sentences with comparative and superlative forms.
- Complete table with correct comparative and superlative forms.
- Read sentences containing comparatives and superlatives.
- Make sentences comparing objects using comparative and superlative forms.
How do we talk about things that are bigger, smaller or faster than others?
Oxford New Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 129
Picture cards
Flash cards
Word cards
Oxford New Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 130
Story books
Written exercises Oral questions Observation checklist Language games
12 4
Writing
Guided Writing
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Recognize the names of objects in pictures related to the theme.
- Write names from picture prompts correctly.
- Appreciate the importance of writing correctly.
The learner is guided to:
- Name different objects in pictures provided.
- Respond to prompts and write names of objects.
- Draw, color and name objects related to the theme.
- Fill in gaps using correct words.
- Match pictures with their names.
Why is it important to correctly write names of objects?
Oxford New Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 134
Picture cards
Flash cards
Word cards
Written exercises Picture labeling Matching assessment Gap filling exercises
12 5
Writing
Guided Writing
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Write sentences about games and play activities clearly.
- Use correct spelling in writing.
- Value the importance of clear and correct writing.
The learner is guided to:
- Draw and color pictures of objects related to the theme.
- Write the names of the objects drawn.
- Use target words to fill in gaps in sentences.
- Match pictures with their names and copy them.
- Participate in a singing game about comparatives.
How do we write words in a sentence?
Oxford New Progressive Primary English Learner's Book pg. 134
Picture cards
Digital devices
Writing materials
Written exercises Drawing and labeling assessment Spelling tests Peer assessment

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