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First edition 2004Second edition 2006Third edition 2009Fourth edition 2017
The Ministry of Education wishes to thank the AmendmentsCommittee of Kuwait Ministry of Education:
Mrs. Nouria Al Sedra, ELT Senior Supervisor, MoE;Mr. Mohamed Nagib Ali, ELT Supervisor, MoE;Mr. Sayed Ghareeb AbdelRahman, ELT Supervisor, MoE;Mr. Mahmoud Hammouda, ELT Supervisor, MoE;Mrs. Khawla Al Refaee, ELT Supervisor, MoE;Mr. Mohamed Sallam, ELT Supervisor, MoE;Mrs. Sherifah Al Sayegh, ELT Head of Department, MoE;Mrs. Rehab Mohamed Nadim, ELT Head of Department, MoE;Mrs. Rehab Mohamed Hasabullah, ELT Head of Department, MoE;Mrs. Hessa Al-Banwan, ELT Head of Department, MoE;Mrs. Noura Al-Mokmash Al-Azmi, ELT Head of Department, MoE;Mrs. Azza Mohammad Awad, ELT Head of Department, MoE;Mrs. Nevine Abdul Majeed Omar, ELT Head of Department, MoE.
The Ministry of Education wishes to thank the EvaluationCommittee of Kuwait Ministry of Education:
Professor Najat Al Mutawa, Kuwait University;Professor M. Rifqy Eassa, Educational Holding Group;Dr. Yusur Al-Madani, Kuwait University;Dr. Badria A. Al-Haji, College of Basic Education (PAAET);Mrs. Sakina A. Hussain, Senior Supervisor, MoE;Mr. Mohamed Naguib Ali, ELT Supervisor, MoE;Mr. Sayed Ghareeb Abdel Rahman, Supervisor, MoE;Mr. Alhu Hamu Sharaha, Senior Teacher, MoE;Mrs. Khawla Al Refae, Senior Teacher, MoE;Ms. Aisha Al-Awadhi, Assistant Principal, MoE.
The Ministry of Education wishes to thank the AmendmentsCommittee of Kuwait Ministry of Education (2017):
Mrs. Hadeel Hassan Al Kandari, ELT Senior Supervisor, MOE;Mrs. Abeer AL Jeeran, ELT Supervisor, MOE ;Mrs. Germeen Gendia, ELT Supervisor, MOE;Mrs. Rehab Mohamed Nadim, ELT Supervisor, MOE;Ms. Sakeena Kankouni, ELT HOD, MOE;Mrs. Mariam Mendakar, ELT HOD, MOE;Ms. Joza M. Al-Otaibi, HOD, Curricula Development Departemnet
© Ministry of Education - State of Kuwait. 2017All rights reserved; no part of this publicationmay be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system,or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic,mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise,without the prior written permission of the Publishers.
Egyptian International Publishing Company - Longman, 10a Hussein Wassef Street,Messaha Square,Dokki,Cairo,Arab Republic of Egypt
The Longman imprint is the property of Pearson Educationbeing used under license from Pearson Education.
First edition 2004Second edition 2006Third edition 2009Fourth edition 2017
The Ministry of Education wishes to thank the AmendmentsCommittee of Kuwait Ministry of Education:
Mrs. Nouria Al Sedra, ELT Senior Supervisor, MoE;Mr. Mohamed Nagib Ali, ELT Supervisor, MoE;Mr. Sayed Ghareeb AbdelRahman, ELT Supervisor, MoE;Mr. Mahmoud Hammouda, ELT Supervisor, MoE;Mrs. Khawla Al Refaee, ELT Supervisor, MoE;Mr. Mohamed Sallam, ELT Supervisor, MoE;Mrs. Sherifah Al Sayegh, ELT Head of Department, MoE;Mrs. Rehab Mohamed Nadim, ELT Head of Department, MoE;Mrs. Rehab Mohamed Hasabullah, ELT Head of Department, MoE;Mrs. Hessa Al-Banwan, ELT Head of Department, MoE;Mrs. Noura Al-Mokmash Al-Azmi, ELT Head of Department, MoE;Mrs. Azza Mohammad Awad, ELT Head of Department, MoE;Mrs. Nevine Abdul Majeed Omar, ELT Head of Department, MoE.
The Ministry of Education wishes to thank the EvaluationCommittee of Kuwait Ministry of Education:
Professor Najat Al Mutawa, Kuwait University;Professor M. Rifqy Eassa, Educational Holding Group;Dr. Yusur Al-Madani, Kuwait University;Dr. Badria A. Al-Haji, College of Basic Education (PAAET);Mrs. Sakina A. Hussain, Senior Supervisor, MoE;Mr. Mohamed Naguib Ali, ELT Supervisor, MoE;Mr. Sayed Ghareeb Abdel Rahman, Supervisor, MoE;Mr. Alhu Hamu Sharaha, Senior Teacher, MoE;Mrs. Khawla Al Refae, Senior Teacher, MoE;Ms. Aisha Al-Awadhi, Assistant Principal, MoE.
The Ministry of Education wishes to thank the AmendmentsCommittee of Kuwait Ministry of Education (2017):
Mrs. Hadeel Hassan Al Kandari, ELT Senior Supervisor, MOE;Mrs. Abeer AL Jeeran, ELT Supervisor, MOE ;Mrs. Germeen Gendia, ELT Supervisor, MOE;Mrs. Rehab Mohamed Nadim, ELT Supervisor, MOE;Ms. Sakeena Kankouni, ELT HOD, MOE;Mrs. Mariam Mendakar, ELT HOD, MOE;Ms. Joza M. Al-Otaibi, HOD, Curricula Development Departemnet
Adknowledgements:Additional material Provided by Jenny Goodwin and Matthew Hancock
A special thanks for the valued contribution:Mrs Suzan Al- Bishiti, ELT General Supervisor, MOE
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H.H. Sheikh Nawwaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-SabahThe Crown Prince of the State of Kuwait
Contents
1 - Synopsic
2 - Learning unit plan
3 - Annual planning for Term 1 and 2
4 - Distribution of the syllabus
page 9 - 12
page 13 - 21
page 22 - 30
page 31
11 - 14
15 - 23
24 - 31
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Unit title
Specific Competencesto be Developed Speech Acts Language Sfructure
1.A
ll ab
out
Kuw
ait
L S R W • Greetings and responses• Asking for and giving information
Vocabulary • Greetings and responses• Landmarks in Kuwait• Shopping1.1
1.2.11.2.21.31.4
2.12.22.32.4
3.13.23.34.4
4.14.24.34.4 Grammar • Present simple
• Post simple• There is / there are• Prepositions
2. M
y da
y
1.11.2.11.2.21.31.4
2.12.22.32.4
3.13.23.34.4
4.14.24.34.4
• Talking about daily routines• Talking the time • Talking about school • Making and responding to polite
request
Vocabulary • Daily routine• Time telling• School and subjects
Grammar • Present simple for habitual actions• Adverbs of frequency• Modal verb «can» for polite requests
3. W
hat’s
yor
hobb
y?
1.11.2.11.2.21.31.4
2.12.22.32.4
3.13.23.34.4
4.14.24.34.4
• Expressing likes and dislikes• Describing objects, places and
people
Vocabulary • Hobbies• Numbers 30 -100
Grammar • Present simple • Like + ing form• Adjectives
Synopsic 3A
11
١٢
Unit title
Specific Competencesto be Developed Speech Acts Language Structure
4.W
hat d
o yo
uw
ant t
o be
?
L S R W • Expressing gratitude and respecting others
• Talking about jobs• Describing animals and objects• Describing and asking about past
events
Vocabulary • Jobs• Zoo and animals
1.11.2.11.2.21.31.4
2.12.22.32.4
3.13.23.34.4
4.14.24.34.4 Grammar • Present simple
• Past simple• Adjectives
N.B: �e underlined SCs have to be mainly developed along eash unit.
(�ey have the main stress in the teaching/ learning process)
Synopsic 3A
12
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Unit title
Specific Competencesto be Developed Speech Acts Language Structure
5. L
et’s
cele
brat
e!
L S R W • Asking and answering questions.• Conuting.• Talking about the order of events.• Talking about the festivals.• Talking about birthdays.• Retelling events in the past.• Showing gratitude.
Vocabulary • Ramadan and Eid• Months• Festivals and celebrations• Ordinal numbers
1.11.2.11.2.21.31.4
2.12.22.32.4
3.13.23.34.4
4.14.24.34.4 Grammar • Present simple
• Past simple
6. lt
’s a
love
ly d
ay!
1.11.2.11.2.21.31.4
2.12.22.32.4
3.13.23.34.4
4.14.24.34.4
• Planning for the future• Talking about transport• Expressing attitudes and feelings• Talking about past events• Describing things• Comparing things
Vocabulary • Directions• Adjectives• Diving• Race
Grammar • Future simple with will• Present simple• Past simple
Synopsic 3B
13
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Unit title
Specific Competencesto be Developed Speech Acts Language Structure
7. T
he w
eath
er in
Kuw
ait
L S R W • Asking and answering questions.• Asking for and giving opinions.• Talking about the seasons and the
weather.• Talking about the past.• Talking about the environment.• Giving commands.• Expressing quantity.
Vocabulary • Weather• Seasons• farm• Camping
1.11.2.11.2.21.31.4
2.12.22.32.4
3.13.23.34.4
4.14.24.34.4
Grammar • Present simple• Comparative adjectives• Past simple• There is / there are (countable and uncountable
nouns)• Imperatives
8. L
et’s
be
fit a
nd
heal
thy
1.11.2.11.2.21.31.4
2.12.22.32.4
3.13.23.34.4
4.14.24.34.4
• Talking about health and illness.• Talking about a healthy diet• Asking and answering questions• Talking about health and environment
Vocabulary • iIIness• Food• Environment
Grammar • Imperatives.• Present simple• Future simple• Uncountable nouns.
N.B: �e underlined SCs have to be mainly developed along eash unit.
(�ey have the main stress in the teaching/ learning process)
Synopsic 3B
14
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State of Kuwait Ministry of Education
ELT General Supervision
Curriculum and Curriculum Standards for Primary Education
(Grade 3) Learning Unit plans
Based on the Modified Curriculum fun with English
2018 - 2017
15
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Grade ThreeNew Fun with English (3 A)
Unit (1) Number of teaching periods ( 12 )
Unit title Specific Competences to be developed Curriculum standards to be achieved
by the end of unit one pupils are expected to Suggested Learning Activities Resources Assessment tools
All
abou
t Kuw
ait
1.1. Listening to simple (narrative or descriptive) oral messages and identifying the main information they convey1.2.2. Listening to simple instructions given by the teacher and peers; understanding and reacting properly to the meaning of the main prepositions indicating location 1.3. Listening respectfully to others and maintain attention and eye contact
1.4 Identifying simple references to Islamic eventsand occasions in a clearly articulated listening text
2.1. Talking about grade level topics using simple language, and .responding verbally to queries and instructions addressed clearly by adults or peers 2.2. Using simple conversational strategies (such as questions , answers and role play in order to share ideas 2.4.Using their knowledge and abilities acquired in other subjects for making a presentation about Kuwait3.1. Reading and understanding short paragraphs appropriate to the age group following simple instructions/signs/directions to perform a task3.3. Showing interest for reading and relating a text to personal experience3.4. Reading and understanding short texts about places in Kuwait/Islamic events4.2. Writing simple sentences and phrases using spelling strategies with legible handwriting4.3. Showing interest and pride in presenting neat written work.
1.1. Listen to and understand the main information from a simple (narrative or descriptive) oral message
1.2.2. React to simple instructions by means of understanding the meaning of common prepositions of place: “ in – on – under “ etc. used in an oral text
1.3 Show respect to others while listening to them by using verbal and non-verbal cues (nodding, eye contact, umm, yes.1.4. Identify and understand phrases and sentences about, Islamic events and occasions when delivered clearly and slowly, etc.
2.1. Use simple words and phrases to talk about grade level topics; correctly use greetings, queries, instructions
2.2. Actively participate in simple dialogues using appropriate conversational strategies and other forms of expression in order to communicate with adults and peers
2.4. Use simple sentences to talk about different places or traditions in Kuwait
3.1. Read and understand simple short texts appropriate to the age group following simple instructions, signs and directions to perform different tasks
3.3. Show interest and motivation for reading simple textsaloud, relating them to own experience and expressing personal opinions
3.4. Read simple texts and comprehend facts about places in Kuwait/ Islamic events
4.2.Write simple words and sentences between four lines neatly with teacher’s guidance using adequate spacing between words and spelling strategies
4.3. Write simple guided sentences between four lines neatly.
Listen to a text and – from a set of cards all students have –show up the one that corresponds to the information communicated by the text. (E.g.: listen to a text about Kuwait and raise the picture/word dhow when they hear the word dhow, etc)
Listen to the texts and answer questions related to their topic/main ideas.
Discuss in groups and present what they know about Kuwait. Each group chooses one topic that reflects something important about Kuwait.
Read an open ended simple text and try to predict the ending. (critical thinking)
Read and express opinions about the text. (critical thinking)
Complete a sequence of pictures in a grid provided on a worksheet by drawing and writing what will happen next. (such as a picture of people getting ready for going out then pupils guess and draw what happens next (critical thinking)
Different groups create a poster about Kuwait
Grouping (individual work, pair work, etc.)- Materials/Resources (visual and audio aids etc.)ICT tools
Written tasks Projects Quizzes Portfolio Questions Observation ICT tools
Oral presentation
Oral response Games Self
assessment Peer
assessment
16
١٧
Grade ThreeNew fun with English (3 A)
Unit (2) Number of teaching periods ( 12 )
Unit title
Specific Competences to be developed
Curriculum standards to be achievedby the end of unit two pupils are expected to
Suggested Learning Activities Resources Assessment
tools
2. M
y da
y
1.1. Listening to simple (narrative or descriptive) oral messages and identifying the main information they convey
1.2.1 Paying attention while listening to spoken or recorded texts in order to answer simple questions about specific details.
1.3. Listening respectfully to others andmaintain attention and eye contact .
2.1. Talking about grade level topics usingsimple language, and .responding verbally toqueries and instructions addressed clearly byadults or peers2.2. Using simple conversational strategies(such as questions , answers and role play inorder to share ideas3.1. Reading and understanding shortparagraphs appropriate to the age groupfollowing simple instructions/signs/directions toperform a task3.2. Reading simple texts with proper intonationrelated to basic punctuation marks.3.3. Showing interest for reading and relating atext to personal experience4.1. Writing simple and correct sentences toexpress self, feelings and personal experiencewith the help of guide words and pictures4.2. Writing simple sentences and phrasesusing spelling strategies with legiblehandwriting4.4. Writing words and sentences using simpletext formats
1.1. Listen to and understand the main information from a simple (narrative or descriptive) oral message
1.2.1. Listen to simple texts and understand them in order to identify the main ideas or some specific details.
1.3 Show respect to others while listening to them by using verbal and non-verbal cues (nodding, eye contact, umm, yes., etc.
2.1. Use simple words and phrases to talk about grade level topics; correctly use greetings, queries, instructions
2.2. Actively participate in simple dialogues using appropriate conversational strategies and other forms of expression in order to communicate with adults and peers
3.1. Read and understand simple short texts appropriate to the age group following simple instructions, signs and directions to perform different tasks
3.3. Show interest and motivation for reading simple texts aloud, relating them to own experience and
3.2. Read short sentences and simple texts from different sources (textbook; cards; newspapers; posters; leaf-lets e-mails, SMS etc.) using proper intonation
4.1. Write simple and correct sentences to express self , feelings and personal experiences
4.2.Write simple words and sentences between four lines neatly with teacher’s guidance using adequate spacingbetween words and spelling strategies
4.4. Present a simple informative poster about grade appropriate topics
Listen to a text and write down how many times a word is repeated, eg,today (critical thinking)
Answer MCQ questions related to the spoken/recorded text listened to.
Use visual clues (including video clips) for talking about people’s day.
Use daily conversational routines appropriately –greetings/introductions (e.g. Hi, how are you? /Fine! What do you usually do? I usually get up at six o’clock).
Circle high frequency words in the text.
Complete writing tasks using correct structures/vocabulary.
Grouping (individual work, pair work, etc.)- Materials/Resources (visual and audio aids etc.)ICT tools
Written tasks Projects Quizzes Portfolio Questions Observation ICT tools
Oral presentation
Oral response Games Self
assessment Peer assessment
17
١٨
Grade ThreeNew fun with English (3 A)
Unit (3) Number of teaching periods ( 11 )
Unit title
Specific Competences to be developed
Curriculum standards to be achievedby the end of unit three pupils are
expected toSuggested Learning
Activities Resources Assessment tools
3.W
hat’s
you
r ho
bby?
1.2.1 Paying attention while listening to spoken orrecorded texts in order to answer simple questionsabout specific details1.2.2. Listening to simpleinstructions given by the teacher and peers;understanding and reacting properly to themeaning of the main prepositions indicatinglocation1.2.2. Listening to simple instructions given by theteacher and peers; understanding and reactingproperly to the meaning of the main prepositionsindicating location2.1. Talking about grade level topics using simplelanguage, and .responding verbally to queriesand instructions addressed clearly by adults orpeers2.2. Using simple conversational strategies (such
as questions , answers and role play in order toshare ideas2.3.Speaking respectfully and confidently to othersin simple situations3.1. Reading and understanding short paragraphs appropriate to the age group following simple instructions/signs/directions to perform a task3.3. Showing interest for reading and relating a text to personal experience4.1. Writing simple and correct sentences toexpress self, feelings and personal experiencewith the help of guide words and pictures4.2. Writing simple sentences and phrases usingspelling strategies with legible handwriting4.4. Writing words and sentences using simple textformats
1.2.1. Listen to simple texts and understand them in order to identify the main ideas or some specific details.
1.2.2. React to simple instructions by means of understanding the meaning of common prepositions of place: “ in – on – under “ etc. used in an oral text
2.1. Use simple words and phrases to talk about grade level topics; correctly use greetings, queries, instructions
2.2. Actively participate in simple dialogues using appropriate conversational strategies and other forms of expression in order to communicate with adults and peers
2.3. Speak respectfully and confidently to others in simple conversational situations uing adequate speech acts (polite requests, gratitude, etc, 3.1. Read and understand simple short texts appropriate to the age group following simple instructions, signs and directions to perform different tasks3.3. Show interest and motivation for reading simple texts aloud, relating them to own experience and expressing personal opinions4.1. Write simple and correct sentences to express self , feelings and personal experiences4.2.Write simple words and sentences between four lines neatly with teacher’s guidance using adequate spacing between words and spelling strategies
4.4. Present a simple informative poster about grade appropriate topics
Participate in group conversations with peers in subjects related to familiar topics with 2-3 properly structured short sentences.
Ask and answer questions about familiar topics ( family, friends etc.).
Participate and interact in mini dialogues respectfully with others.
Identify simple key words related to people/ places clearly.
Read and express opinions about the text. (critical thinking)
Write simple guided sentences to express favourites, likes, dislikes and basic feelings. (critical thinking)
Grouping (individual work, pair work, etc.)- Materials/Resources (visual and audio aids etc.)ICT tools
Written tasks Projects Quizzes Portfolio Questions Observation ICT tools
Oral presentation Oral response Games Self assessment
Peer assessment
18
١٩
Grade ThreeNew fun with English (3 A)
Unit (4) Number of teaching periods ( 11 )
Unit title
Specific Competences to be developed
Curriculum standards to be achievedby the end of unit four pupils are
expected toSuggested Learning
Activities Resources Assessment tools
4.W
hat d
o yo
u w
ant t
o be
?
1.1. Listening to simple (narrative ordescriptive) oral messages andidentifying the main information theyconvey1.2.1 Paying attention while listening tospoken or recorded texts in order toanswer simple questions about specificdetails1.3. Listening respectfully to others andmaintain attention and eye contact.1.4 Identifying simple references toIslamic events and occasions in aclearly articulated listening text
2.1. Talking about grade level topicsusing simple language, and .respondingverbally to queries and instructionsaddressed clearly by adults or peers2.2. Using simple conversationalstrategies (such as questions , answersand role play in order to share ideas2.3.Speaking respectfully and confidentlyto others in simple situations3.2. Reading simple texts with properintonation related to basic punctuationmarks3.3. Showing interest for reading andrelating a text to personal experience3.4. Reading and understanding short texts about places in Kuwait/Islamic events4.1. Writing simple and correct sentencesto express self, feelings and personalexperience with the help of guide wordsand pictures4.3. Showing interest and pride in presenting neat written work
1.1. Listen to and understand the main information from a simple (narrative or descriptive) oral message
1.2.1. Listen to simple texts and understand them in order to identify the main ideas or some specific details.
1.3 Show respect to others while listening to them by using verbal and non-verbal cues (nodding, eye contact, umm, yes., etc.1.4. Identify and understand phrases and sentences about, Islamic events and occasions when delivered clearly and slowly2.1. Use simple words and phrases to talk about
grade level topics; correctly use greetings, queries, instructions
2.2. Actively participate in simple dialogues using appropriate conversational strategies and other forms of expression in order to communicate with adults and peers
2.3. Speak respectfully and confidently to others in simple conversational situations using adequate speech acts (polite requests, gratitude, etc, 3.2. Read short sentences and simple texts from different sources (textbook; cards; newspapers; posters; leaf-lets e-mails, SMS etc.) using proper intonation3.3. Show interest and motivation for reading simple texts aloud, relating them to own experience and expressing personal opinions3.4. Read simple texts and comprehend facts
about places in Kuwait/ Islamic events4.1. Write simple and correct sentences to express self , feelings and personal experiences4.3. Write simple guided sentences between four lines neatly.
Listen to a text and –from a set of cards all students have – show up the one that corresponds to the information communicated by the text.
Participate in group conversations with peers in subjects related to different jobs with 2-3properly structured short sentences
Discuss in groups and present what they know about jobs
Read and Discuss in small groups and find out similarities/ differences between experience .
Re-order jumbled words
to form sentences. Different groups create a
poster about Kuwait
Complete the template about (My dream job)
Grouping (individual work, pair work, etc.)- Materials/
Resources (visual and audio aids etc.)ICT tools
Written tasks Projects Quizzes Portfolio Questions Observation ICT tools
Oral presentation
Oral response Games Self assessment Peer
assessment
19
٢٠
Grade ThreeNew fun with English (3 A)
Unit (5) - Number of teaching periods ( 12 )
Unit title
Specific Competences to be developed
Curriculum standards to be achievedby the end of unit five, pupils are
expected to
Suggested Learning Activities Resources Assessment tools
5. L
et’s
cel
ebra
te!
1.1. Listening to simple (narrative or descriptive) oral messages and identifying the main information they convey
1.3. Listening respectfully to others and maintainattention and eye contact
2.1. Talking about grade level topics using simplelanguage, and .responding verbally to queries andinstructions addressed clearly by adults or peers
2.2. Using simple conversational strategies (such asquestions , answers and role play in order to shareideas
2.4.Using their knowledge and abilities acquired inother subjects for making a presentation about Kuwait
3.1. Reading and understanding short paragraphs appropriate to the age group following simple instructions/signs/directions to perform a task
3.2. Reading simple texts with proper intonation related to basic punctuation marks
3.4. Reading and understanding short texts about places in Kuwait/Islamic events
4.1. Writing simple and correct sentences to expressself, feelings and personal experience with the helpof guide words and pictures
4.3. Showing interest and pride in presenting neatwritten work
1.1. Listen to and understand the main information from a simple (narrative or descriptive) oral message
1.3 Show respect to others while listening to them by using verbal and non-verbal cues (nodding, eye contact, umm, yes., etc
2.1. Use simple words and phrases to talk about grade level topics; correctly use greetings, queries, instructions
2.2. Actively participate in simple dialogues using appropriate conversational strategies and other forms of expression in order to communicate with adults and peers
2.4. Use simple sentences to talk about different places or traditions in Kuwait
3.1. Read and understand simple short texts appropriate to the age group following simple instructions, signs and directions to perform different tasks
3.2. Read short sentences and simple texts from different sources (textbook; cards; newspapers; posters; leaf-lets e-mails, SMS etc.) using proper intonation
3.4. Read simple texts and comprehend facts about places in Kuwait/ Islamic events
4.1. Write simple and correct sentences to express self , feelings and personal experiences
4.3. Write simple guided sentences between four lines neatly.
Listen to a text and write down how many times a word is repeated, eg, celebrate (critical thinking)
Role play: short exchanges in pairs
Listen to the texts and answer questions related to their topic/main ideas.
Retelling events in the past.
Use visual clues (including video clips) for talking aboutbirthdays and festivals
Participate in group conversations with peers in subjects related to festivals and birthdays with 2-3properly structured short sentences.
Discuss in groups and present what they know about Islam.
Reading topics about festivals and birthdays
Different groups create a greeting card for Ramadan
Grouping (individual work, pair work, etc.)- Materials/
Resources (visual and audio aids etc.)ICT tools
Written tasks Projects Quizzes Portfolio Questions Observation ICT tools
Oral presentation Oral response Games Self assessment
Peer assessment
20
٢١
Grade ThreeNew fun with English (3 A)
Unit (6 ) - Number of teaching periods ( 12 )
Unit title
Specific Competences to be developed
Curriculum standards to be achievedby the end of unit six, pupils are expected to
Suggested Learning Activities Resources Assessment
tools
6. It
’s a
love
ly d
ay!
1.2.1 Paying attention while listening to spoken orrecorded texts in order to answer simple questionsabout specific details
1.2.2. Listening to simple instructions given by the teacher and peers; understanding and reacting properly to the meaning of the main prepositions indicating location
1.3. Listening respectfully to others and maintainattention and eye contact
1.4 Identifying simple references to Islamic events and occasions in a clearly articulated listening text
2.1. Talking about grade level topics using simplelanguage, and .responding verbally to queriesand instructions addressed clearly by adults orpeers
2.3.Speaking respectfully and confidently to others in simple situations
3.2. Reading simple texts with proper intonation related to basic punctuation marks
3.3. Showing interest for reading and relating a text to personal experience
4.2. Writing simple sentences and phrases usingspelling strategies with legible handwriting
4.4. Writing words and sentences using simple text formats
1.2.1. Listen to simple texts and understand them in order to identify the main ideas or some specific details.
1.2.2. React to simple instructions by means of understanding the meaning of common prepositions of place: “ in – on – under “ etc. used in an oral text
1.3 Show respect to others while listening to them by using verbal and non-verbal cues (nodding, eyecontact, umm, yes., etc
1.4. Identify and understand phrases and sentences about, Islamic events and occasions when delivered clearly and slowly
2.1. Use simple words and phrases to talk about grade level topics; correctly use greetings, queries, instructions
2.3. Speak respectfully and confidently to others in simple conversational situations uing adequate speech acts (polite requests, gratitude, etc,
3.2. Read short sentences and simple texts from different sources (textbook; cards; newspapers; posters; leaf-lets e-mails, SMS etc.) using proper intonation
3.3. Show interest and motivation for reading simple texts aloud, relating them to own experience and expressing personal opinions
4.2.Write simple words and sentences between fourlines neatly with teacher’s guidance using adequate spacing between words and spelling strategies
4.4. Present a simple informative poster about grade appropriate topics
Listen to the texts and answer questions related to their topic/main ideas.
Role play: short exchanges in pairs
Group work each groupchooses one topic thatreflects somethingimportant about transport
Use visual clues (including video clips) for talking about transport/diving andrace.
Reading topics abouttransport/diving and race.
Read and express opinionsabout the text. (criticalthinking)
Write a plan for the future
Complete a sequence ofpictures in a grid providedon a worksheet by drawingand writing what willhappen next. such as apicture of people gettingready for a picnic thenpupils guess and drawwhat happens next(critical thinking)
Grouping (individual work, pair work, etc.)- Materials/Resources (visual and audio aids etc.)ICT tools
Written tasks Projects Quizzes Portfolio Questions Observation ICT tools
Oral presentation
Oral response Games Self
assessment Peer assessment
21
٢٢
Grade ThreeNew Fun with English (3 A)
Unit ( 7 ) Number of teaching periods ( 11 )
Unit title
Specific Competences to be developed
Curriculum standards to be achievedby the end of unit seven pupils are
expected toSuggested Learning
Activities Resources Assessment tools
7. T
he w
eath
er in
Kuw
ait
1.1. Listening to simple (narrative or descriptive) oral messages and identifying the main information they convey
1.2.2. Listening to simple instructions given by theteacher and peers; understanding and reactingproperly to the meaning of the main prepositionsindicating location
1.3. Listening respectfully to others and maintainattention and eye contact
2.1. Talking about grade level topics using simplelanguage, and .responding verbally to queries andinstructions addressed clearly by adults or peers
2.4.Using their knowledge and abilities acquired inother subjects for making a presentation aboutKuwait
3.1. Reading and understanding short paragraphsappropriate to the age group following simpleinstructions/signs/directions to perform a task
3.4. Reading and understanding short texts aboutplaces in Kuwait/Islamic events
4.2. Writing simple sentences and phrases usingspelling strategies with legible handwriting
4.3. Showing interest and pride in presenting neatwritten work
4.4. Writing words and sentences using simple text formats
1.1. Listen to and understand the main information from a simple (narrative or descriptive) oral message
1.2.2. React to simple instructions by means of understanding the meaning of common prepositions of place: “ in – on – under “ etc. used in an oral text
1.3 Show respect to others while listening to them by using verbal and non-verbal cues (nodding, eye contact, umm, yes., etc.
2.1. Use simple words and phrases to talk about grade level topics; correctly use greetings, queries, instructions
2.4. Use simple sentences to talk about different places or traditions in Kuwait
3.1. Read and understand simple short texts appropriate to the age group following simple instructions, signs and directions to perform different tasks
3.4. Read simple texts and comprehend facts about places in Kuwait/ Islamic events
4.2.Write simple words and sentences between four lines neatly with teacher’s guidance using adequate spacing between words and spelling strategies
4.3. Write simple guided sentences between four lines neatly.
4.4. Present a simple informative poster about grade appropriate topics
Listen to the texts andanswer questions related totheir topic/main ideas
Identify new vocabulary inthe listening text and usethem appropriately.
Answer MCQ questionsrelated to thespoken/recorded text listenedto.
Reading topics aboutweather/ seasons/ farm andcamping.
Discuss in groups andpresent what they know aboutsaving our environment.
Participate in groupconversations with peers intopics related to weather /seasons or camping with 2-3properly structured shortsentences.
Writing meaningfulsentences describing andcomparing things usingadjectives
Grouping (individual work, pair work, etc.)- Materials/Resources (visual and audio aids etc.)ICT tools
Written tasks Projects Quizzes Portfolio Questions Observation ICT tools
Oral presentation
Oral response Games Self assessment Peer assessment
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Grade ThreeNew Fun with English (3 A)
Unit ( 8 ) Number of teaching periods ( 11 )
Unit title Specific Competences to be developed
Curriculum standards to be achievedby the end of unit eight pupils are
expected toSuggested Learning
Activities Resources Assessment tools
8. L
et’s
be
fit a
nd h
ealth
y
1.1. Listening to simple (narrative or descriptive) oral messages and identifying the main information they convey
1.2.1 Paying attention while listening to spokenorrecorded texts in order to answer simple
questions about specific details
1.3. Listening respectfully to others and maintainattention and eye contact
1.4 Identifying simple references to Islamic events and occasions in a clearly articulated listening text
2.1. Talking about grade level topics using simplelanguage, and .responding verbally to queriesand instructions addressed clearly by adults orpeers
2.2. Using simple conversational strategies (suchas questions , answers and role play in order toshare ideas
2.3.Speaking respectfully and confidently to others in simple situations
3.2. Reading simple texts with proper intonationrelated to basic punctuation marks
3.3. Showing interest for reading and relating atext to personal experience
4.1. Writing simple and correct sentences toexpress self, feelings and personal experiencewith the help of guide words and pictures
4.4. Writing words and sentences using simpletext formats
1.1. Listen to and understand the main information from a simple (narrative or descriptive) oral message
1.2.1. Listen to simple texts and understand them in order to identify the main ideas or some specific details.
1.3 Show respect to others while listening to them by using verbal and non-verbal cues (nodding, eye contact, umm, yes., etc.
1.4. Identify and understand phrases and sentences about, Islamic events and occasions when delivered clearly and slowly2.1. Use simple words and phrases to talk about
grade level topics; correctly use greetings, queries, instructions
2.2. Actively participate in simple dialogues using appropriate conversational strategies and other forms of expression in order to communicate with adults and peers
2.3. Speak respectfully and confidently to others in simple conversational situations uing adequate speech acts (polite requests, gratitude, etc,
3.2. Read short sentences and simple texts from different sources (textbook; cards; newspapers; posters; leaf-lets e-mails, SMS etc.) using proper intonation3.3. Show interest and motivation for reading simple texts aloud, relating them to own experience and expressing personal opinions4.1. Write simple and correct sentences to express self , feelings and personal experiences.4.4. Present a simple informative poster about grade appropriate topics
Listen to the texts and answer questions related to their topic/main ideas
Use visual clues (including video clips) for talking about keeping fit and healthy
Participate in group conversations with peers in subjects related to health / illness or environment with 2-3 properly structured short sentences.
Ask and answer questions about familiar topics
Reading topics about health / illness and environment
Different groups design a healthy meal
Grouping (individual work, pair work, etc.)- Materials/Resources (visual and audio aids etc.)ICT tools
Written tasks Projects Quizzes Portfolio Questions Observation ICT tools
Oral presentation
Oral response Games Self assessment /Peer assessment
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State of Kuwait
Ministry of Education ELT General Supervision
Curriculum and Curriculum Standards for Primary Education
(Grade 3)
Annual Planning for Terms 1 and 2 Based on the Modified Curriculum
fun with English 2017 – 2018
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Curriculum and Curriculum Standards for Primary Education Annual Planning for Grade One
New fun with English (3 A)
First Semester: Title of the
LUs (learning units)
Specific Competences Learning content Number of periods Weeks
Adjustment period
Adjustment period Teacher and students get familiarized with each other
Teacher can propose different games to make a smooth
entrance of the children into a new school atmosphere
using greetings and simple everyday language
2 periods 1/2 week
1. All about Kuwait
1.1. Listening to simple (narrative or descriptive) oral messagesand identifying the main information they convey1.2.2. Listening to simple instructions given by the teacher andpeers; understanding and reacting properly to the meaning of themain prepositions indicating location1.3. Listening respectfully to others and maintain attention and eyecontact1.4 Identifying simple references to Islamic events and occasionsin a clearly articulated listening text
2.1. Talking about grade level topics using simple language, and.responding verbally to queries and instructions addressed clearlyby adults or peers2.2. Using simple conversational strategies (such as questions ,answers and role play in order to share ideas2.4.Using their knowledge and abilities acquired in other subjects for making a presentation about Kuwait3.1. Reading and understanding short paragraphs appropriate to the age group following simple instructions/signs/directions to perform a task3.3. Showing interest for reading and relating a text to personal experience3.4. Reading and understanding short texts about places in Kuwait/Islamic events4.2. Writing simple sentences and phrases using spelling strategieswith legible handwriting4.3. Showing interest and pride in presenting neat written work.
Instructions, presentations songs, stories,
conversations about Kuwait.
Reading aloud simple texts.
Simple open ended questions with
"Who/What/Where....."
Greetings and responses
Talking about shopping
Asking for and giving information
Talking about Landmarks in Kuwait
Present simple
Using There is / there are
Past simple
Using prepositions
12 periods 3weeks
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Title of the LUs (learning
units)Specific Competences Learning content Number
of periods Weeks
2. My day 1.1. Listening to simple (narrative or descriptive) oral messages and identifying the main information they convey
1.2.1 Paying attention while listening to spoken or recorded texts inorder to answer simple questions about specific details
1.3. Listening respectfully to others and maintain attention and eyecontact .
2.1. Talking about grade level topics using simple language, and.responding verbally to queries and instructions addressed clearlyby adults or peers
2.2. Using simple conversational strategies (such as questions ,answers and role play in order to share ideas
3.1. Reading and understanding short paragraphs appropriate tothe age group following simple instructions/signs/directions toperform a task
3.2. Reading simple texts with proper intonation related to basicpunctuation marks
3.3. Showing interest for reading and relating a text to personalexperience
4.1. Writing simple and correct sentences to express self, feelingsand personal experience with the help of guide words and pictures
4.2. Writing simple sentences and phrases using spelling strategieswith legible handwriting
4.4. Writing words and sentences using simple text formats
Talking about daily routines
Telling the time
Talking about school
Making and responding to polite request ( using
modal verb “ can “ for polite requests)
Present simple for habitual actions.
Using adverbs of frequency in meaningful
sentences.
Reading aloud simple texts
Simple punctuation, full stop, capitalization,
question mark.
Answer open ended questions with
"Who/What/Where....."
12 periods 3 weeks
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Title of the LUs (learning
units)Specific Competences Learning content Number of
periods Weeks
3. What’s your hobby?
1.2.1 Paying attention while listening to spoken or recordedtexts in order to answer simple questions about specificdetails
1.2.2. Listening to simple instructions given by the teacherand peers; understanding and reacting properly to themeaning of the main prepositions indicating location
2.1. Talking about grade level topics using simple language,and .responding verbally to queries and instructionsaddressed clearly by adults or peers
2.2. Using simple conversational strategies (such asquestions , answers and role play in order to share ideas
2.3.Speaking respectfully and confidently to others in simple situations
3.1. Reading and understanding short paragraphs appropriate to the age group following simple instructions/signs/directions to perform a task
3.3. Showing interest for reading and relating a text to personal experience
4.1. Writing simple and correct sentences to express self,feelings and personal experience with the help of guidewords and pictures
4.2. Writing simple sentences and phrases using spellingstrategies with legible handwriting
4.4. Writing words and sentences using simple text formats
Expressing likes and dislikes
Describing objects, places and people
Talking and reading about hobbies
Identifying/reading number words from( 30-100)
Combine words and drawings, images Using voice volume and pitch appropriately when speaking.
Using adjectives for description.
Reading aloud simple texts
Using simple punctuation, full stop,
capitalization, question mark..
11 periods 2 3/4 weeks
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Title of the LUs (learning
units)Specific Competences Learning content Number of
periods Weeks
4.What do you want to be?
1.1. Listening to simple (narrative or descriptive) oralmessages and identifying the main information they convey
1.2.1 Paying attention while listening to spoken or recordedtexts in order to answer simple questions about specificdetails
1.3. Listening respectfully to others and maintain attention andeye contact.1.4 Identifying simple references to Islamic events andoccasions in a clearly articulated listening text.
2.1. Talking about grade level topics using simple language,and .responding verbally to queries and instructionsaddressed clearly by adults or peers
2.2. Using simple conversational strategies (such asquestions , answers and role play in order to share ideas
2.3.Speaking respectfully and confidently to others in simplesituations
3.2. Reading simple texts with proper intonation related tobasic punctuation marks
3.3. Showing interest for reading and relating a text topersonal experience
3.4. Reading and understanding short texts about places inKuwait/Islamic events
4.1. Writing simple and correct sentences to express self,feelings and personal experience with the help of guidewords and pictures
4.3. Showing interest and pride in presenting neat written work
Expressing gratitude and respecting others
Talking about jobs
Describing animals and objects
Describing and asking about past events
Simple rules of politeness, turn taking, listening attentively, not interrupting, short dialogues
Reading aloud simple texts
Simple punctuation, full stop, capitalization, question mark.
Present simple
Answer open ended questions with "Who/What/Where...
11 periods 2 3/4 weeks
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Second Semester
Title of the LUs (learning
units)Specific Competences Learning content Number of
periodsWeeks
Adjustment period after the spring break, reactivating students intake of English 2 periods ½ week
5. Let’s celebrate!
1.1. Listening to simple (narrative or descriptive) oral messages and identifying the main information they convey
1.3. Listening respectfully to others and maintain attention andeye contact
2.1. Talking about grade level topics using simple language, and.responding verbally to queries and instructions addressedclearly by adults or peers
2.2. Using simple conversational strategies (such as questions ,answers and role play in order to share ideas
2.4.Using their knowledge and abilities acquired in other subjects for making a presentation about Kuwait
3.1. Reading and understanding short paragraphs appropriate to the age group following simple instructions/signs/directions to perform a task
3.2. Reading simple texts with proper intonation related to basic punctuation marks
3.4. Reading and understanding short texts about places in Kuwait/Islamic events
4.1. Writing simple and correct sentences to express self, feelingsand personal experience with the help of guide words andpictures
4.3. Showing interest and pride in presenting neat written work
Asking and answering questions.
Counting using ordinal numbers
Talking about the order of events.
Talking about festivals and birthdays
Identifying/reading topics about festivals and birthdays
Retelling events in the past.
Present simple
Showing gratitude.
12 periods 3 weeks
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Title of the LUs
(learning units)
Specific Competences Learning content Number of Periods Weeks
6. It’s a lovely day!
1.2.1 Paying attention while listening to spoken or recordedtexts in order to answer simple questions about specificdetails
1.2.2. Listening to simple instructions given by the teacher and peers; understanding and reacting properly to the meaning of the main prepositions indicating location
1.3. Listening respectfully to others and maintain attentionand eye contact
1.4 Identifying simple references to Islamic events and occasions in a clearly articulated listening text
2.1. Talking about grade level topics using simple language,and .responding verbally to queries and instructionsaddressed clearly by adults or peers
2.3.Speaking respectfully and confidently to others in simple situations
3.2. Reading simple texts with proper intonation related to basic punctuation marks
3.3. Showing interest for reading and relating a text to personal experience
4.2. Writing simple sentences and phrases using spellingstrategies with legible handwriting
4.4. Writing words and sentences using simple text formats
Planning for the future
Talking about transport and past events
Expressing attitudes and feelings
Describing / Comparing things usingadjectives
Future simple with will
Giving directions
Identifying/reading topics about transport/
diving and race
Present simple.
12 periods 3 weeks
30
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Title of the LUs
(learning units)
Specific Competences Learning content Number of periods Weeks
7. The weather in Kuwait
1.1. Listening to simple (narrative or descriptive) oral messages and identifying the main information they convey
1.2.2. Listening to simple instructions given by the teacherand peers; understanding and reacting properly to themeaning of the main prepositions indicating location
1.3. Listening respectfully to others and maintain attentionand eye contact
2.1. Talking about grade level topics using simple language,and .responding verbally to queries and instructionsaddressed clearly by adults or peers
2.4.Using their knowledge and abilities acquired in othersubjects for making a presentation about Kuwait
3.1. Reading and understanding short paragraphsappropriate to the age group following simpleinstructions/signs/directions to perform a task
3.4. Reading and understanding short texts about places inKuwait/Islamic events
4.2. Writing simple sentences and phrases using spellingstrategies with legible handwriting
4.3. Showing interest and pride in presenting neat writtenwork
4.4. Writing words and sentences using simple text formats
Asking and answering questions.
Asking for and giving opinions.
Talking about seasons / weather. and environment
Talking about events in the past.
Giving commands.
Expressing quantity.
Reading topics about weather/
seasons/ farm and camping
Describing / Comparing things usingadjectives
Using there is / there are ( countable and uncountable nouns) in meaningful sentences
Imperatives
11 periods 2 3/4 weeks
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Title of the LUs (learning
units)Specific Competences Learning content Number of
Periods Weeks
8. Let’s be fit and healthy
1.1. Listening to simple (narrative or descriptive) oral messages and identifying the main information they convey
1.2.1 Paying attention while listening to spoken or recordedtexts in order to answer simple questions about specificdetails
1.3. Listening respectfully to others and maintain attentionand eye contact
1.4 Identifying simple references to Islamic events and occasions in a clearly articulated listening text
2.1. Talking about grade level topics using simple language,and .responding verbally to queries and instructionsaddressed clearly by adults or peers
2.2. Using simple conversational strategies (such asquestions , answers and role play in order to share ideas
2.3.Speaking respectfully and confidently to others in simple situations
3.2. Reading simple texts with proper intonation related tobasic punctuation marks
3.3. Showing interest for reading and relating a text topersonal experience
4.1. Writing simple and correct sentences to express self,feelings and personal experience with the help of guidewords and pictures
4.4. Writing words and sentences using simple text formats
Talking about health / illness and environment
Talking about a healthy diet.
Asking and answering questions
Reading topics about health / illness/food and environment
Imperatives.
Past simple.
Future simple.
Uncountable nouns.
11 periods 2 3/4 weeks
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State of Kuwait
Ministry of Education
ELT General Supervision
School Year 2017 / 2018
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Distribution of the Syllabus
Primary Stage
New Fun with English (Modified)
Grade Three
ELT General Superviser
Suzan Al Bashiti
Term
First Term 3A
Second Term 3B
Units
1 - 4
5 - 8
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أودع بمكتبة الوزارة تحت رقم )43( بتاريخ 2017/9/11م
التجارية طبعمبطابع
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