Zambian Languages 1-7 November, 2012

Republic of Zambia
Ministry of Education, Science, Vocational Training and Early Education

PRIMARY SCHOOL ZAMBIAN LANGUAGES SYLLABUS
(GRADES 1 – 7)

Prepared by the: Curriculum Development Centre
P.O. Box 50092
LUSAKA-‐ZAMBIA.
2012

© Curriculum Development Centre, 2012

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VISION

Quality, life long education for all which is accessible, inclusive and relevant to individual, national and global needs and value systems.

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CONTENT
Page
Preface ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. iv
Acknowledgement ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… v
Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. vi
Methodology ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… vii
General Outcomes for Grades 1-‐7 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… viii
• Listening and Speaking ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… viii

• Reading …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ix
• Writing ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… x
Grade 1…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 1
Grade 2 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8
Grade 3…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 12
Grade 4 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 17
Grade 5…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 23
Grade 6…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 31
Grade 7…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 48

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PREFACE

This syllabus was initially produced as a result of the Basic School Curriculum Reforms carried out by the Ministry of Education, under the Basic
Education Sub Sector Investment Programme (BESSIP) from 1999 to 2002.

The reforms were necessitated by the need to solve long-‐standing problems in the existing curriculum such as being overloaded,
compartmentalized, examination oriented and inflexible. The reforms were also an attempt by the Ministry of Education to capture the latest
technological, economic, political and social developments in a fast changing world. In response to these reforms, the syllabuses have been
revised in five learning areas. The learning areas are; Literacy and Languages, Integrated Science, Creative and Technology Studies,
Mathematics and Social and Developmental Studies. The curriculum focuses on the development of literacy, numeracy, practical skills and
personality.

It is my sincere hope that this 2012 outcomes based syllabus will greatly improve the quality of education provided at Lower and Upper
Primary School level as defined and recommended in the policy document, ‘Educating Our Future’ 1996.

Nkosha C.
Permanent Secretary
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SCIENCE, VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND EARLY EDUCATION

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The Curriculum presented here is a result of broad-‐based consultation involving several stakeholders within and outside the education system.

Many individuals, institutions and organisations were interviewed throughout the country in order to gather their views on the existing
curriculum and also to accord them an opportunity to make suggestions for the new curriculum. The Ministry of Education, Science, Vocational
Training and Early Education wishes to express heart-‐felt gratitude to all those who participated for their valuable contributions, which
resulted in the development of this syllabus.

The Curriculum Development Centre worked closely with other sister departments and institutions to create this document. We sincerely
thank the Directorate of Standards and Curriculum, the Directorate of Teacher Education and Specialised Services, the Examinations Council of
Zambia, the University of Zambia, Schools and other institutions too numerous to mention, for their steadfast support.

We pay special tribute to cooperating partners for rendering support in the production of this syllabus.

Special appreciation also goes to the Curriculum Development Centre support staff and all those who were involved in the development of this
syllabus in one-‐way or another.

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INTRODUCTION

This revised version of the syllabus reflects the educational requirements as stated in the policy document, ‘Educating Our Future’ (1996)
which emphasises, among other things, literacy and life skills. Clear outcomes have been stated in such a way that the content is spread out to
show the knowledge, skills, and values to be attained by learners in school.

The syllabus has two parts. These are; Literacy and Language.

1. The Literacy Component: Grades 1-‐7:

This covers reading and writing at Grades 1-‐7 and consolidating and further developing the literacy skills in Zambian Languages.

2. The Language Component: Grades 1-‐7:

The Language Component covers listening, comprehension, vocabulary, oral and written expression, reading, information
gathering, giving and following instructions, awareness of similarities between Zambian Languages, Zambian culture, life skills,
literature and culture, translations and crosscutting themes.

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METHODOLOGY

The teaching methodology should be based on a communicative approach whose features include:
1. Integration of the basic literacy and language skills;
2. Using the literacy and language skills in real life situations;
3. Teaching literacy and language in context;
4. Using authentic teaching materials;
5. Using a variety of reading and writing activities, including writing about real experiences and for a real purpose;
6. Pacing learners in ability groups;
7. Using continuous assessment; and
8. Using varied learner-‐centred communicative, interactive and participatory techniques such as:

• Role play
• Drama
• Problem-‐,solving
• Information transfer
• Pair or group discussion
• Field trips or project work
• Case studies
• Debate

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GENERAL OUTCOMES FOR GRADES 1-‐7

1. Listening and Speaking

The Listening and Speaking skills are very important. Learning to listen accurately and respond to the spoken word increases the learners’
confidence, builds up their receptive skills and allows them to be exposed to different forms of language.

This is the reason why listening and speaking skills are the basis of all language work.

Therefore, by the end of Grade 7, a learner should:

a) Perform the following outcomes using the appropriate language forms:
• Identify and classify;
• Describe, narrate and report;
• Find out;
• Deny and concede;
• Express and elicit intellectual attitudes;
• Express personal meaning;
• Get things done;
• Communicate for social purposes;
• Express concepts and relationships;
• Talk about quality and quantity;
• Understand the most common and useful grammatical terms and their functions;

b) Manipulate accurately and appropriately the core structures in the context of the functions set in (a) above;
c) Use language effectively in and out of school, and demonstrate by responding in an appropriate way a spoken message;
d) Use the spoken language forms which are appropriate to different social contexts.
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2. Reading

In reading, a learner will be required to read for comprehension from the beginning, and then be introduced to the types of functional
reading, which will enable learners to gradually read for specific purposes in crucial areas.

By the end of Grade 7, a learner should:

a) Understand the different types of reading materials which they are likely to meet both in and out of school, i.e. texts and passages
in the Learner’s Books and graded supplementary readers, reading materials in real life, e.g. signs, instructions, etc.; and reading
materials related to other learning areas;
b) Have a reading vocabulary of at least 2500-‐3000 words, including a basic sight vocabulary of names, signs and labels needed by the
learner to operate in any society and be able to read with understanding a wide variety of narrative, functional and instructional
materials;
c) Read for pleasure and for specific information;
d) Read at a speed appropriate to their purpose (a speed of at least 100 words a minute is recommended for reading for pleasure by
the end of Grade 7);
e) Begin to read critically and make judgements on the materials read.

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Writing

Writing in Grades 1-‐7 comprises learning to form letters and write neatly and legibly (handwriting), learning to spell (spelling) and learning
to do grammatical exercises and controlled, guided and free writing. By the end of Grade 7, the learners should have acquired those
writing skills necessary for work in all learning areas for continued learning, and for the world of work if they do not continue beyond
Grade 7.

Therefore, by the end of Grade 7, learners should be able to:

a) Produce the kind of writing which is likely to be required of them if they leave school after Grade 7, e.g. letters (both formal and
informal); filling in forms; writing telegrams; writing a simple report, etc.;
b) Produce the kind of writing in addition to the above that will be required of them in Grade 8, e.g. continuous free prose writing and
written work as required by other learning areas;
c) Spell and punctuate correctly;
d) Express clearly and correctly in writing their personal experiences, ideas, opinions and knowledge;
e) Take pride in their written work by writing work by writing neatly and keeping their work clean.
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ZAMBIAN LANGUAGES PRIMARY SCHOOL SYLLABUS
GRADE 1
GENERAL OUTCOMES:
• Develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.
• Use language to communicate in different situations
Key competences
• Show skills of reading initial sounds i.e. letters, syllables and word.
• Demonstrate basic skills in reading and writing common words and simple sentences.
COMPONENT TOPIC SPECIFIC OUTCOMES CONTENT
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS VALUES
1.1 Listening 1.1.1 Greetings 1.1.1.1 Demonstrate different • Good morning, good • Application • Knowledge
and forms of greetings. afternoon, good evening
Speaking 1.1.2 1.1.2.1Talk about themselves • Nuclear; father, mother, • Application • Knowledge
Relationships and their families children and extended family
e.g. mother, father, brother,
sister, nephew, niece, cousin,
grand father/mother.
1.1.3 1.1.3.1 Talk about chores • Domestic unisex chores and

Responsibilities and responsibilities responsibilities, e.g.
of washing, sweeping, cooking
members of a family
• Effective • Knowledge
communicatio
n
1.1.4 Story- 1.1.4.1 Narrate simple stories Story telling ( introduction, • Confidence • Knowledge
telling body and conclusion) • Creative
1.1.4.2 Relate simple stories thinking
The meaning of • Application
the original story.
Number of characters (names),
source of story (places)
1.1.5 Description 1.1.5.1 Describe pictures E.g. road signs, market place, • Application • Knowledge
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bus station, hospital, police
station.
1.1.6 Counting 1.1.6.1 Count objects. Concord/ agreement (1- 10) i.e. • Application • Knowledge
prefix + number e.g. ko – mwe
(Tonga) kamo (Kiikaonde)
1.1.7 Poems, 1.1.7.1 Recite rhymes, poems Simple rhymes, poems and • Application • Knowledge
rhymes and or tongue twisters tongue twisters on cross –
tongue cutting issues(Health)
twisters
1.1.8 Riddles 1.1.8.1 State riddles and Riddles and puzzles. • Application • Knowledge
and puzzles puzzles
1.1.8.2 Explain puzzles.
1.1.8 Simple 1.1.8.1 Retell simple messages. Simple messages. • Application • Knowledge
messages
1.1.9 Colours 1.1.9.1 Identify main colours. Yellow, red, blue green, white, • Application • Knowledge
black, orange, brown.
1.1.10 Days of 1.1.10.1 Name days of the Days of the week in familiar • Application • Knowledge
the week week. language
1.1.11 1.1.11.1 Respond to simple E.g Stand up, sit down, jump, • Application • Knowledge
Commands commands open the door.
1.1.12 Houses 1.1.12.1 Identify houses in Traditional and modern houses • Application • Appreciation
the
locality
1.1.13 Denying 1.1.13.1 Deny, confirm and Denying; No, not like that. • Application • Knowledge
confirming, affirm statements Confirming; yes, Affirmation; it
affirming and is true,
correcting 1.1.13.2 Correct wrong Correcting; te Chanda ni
statements Bwalya … (Icibemba), haki
maabani ki maloba (Silozi)
1.1.14 Plurals 1.1.14.1 Form plurals of Nzolo/ba nzolo (kiikaonde), • Application • Knowledge
nouns. musimbi/ basimbi(Tonga),
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kasumbi/tusumbi
(luvale), nkhuku/nkhuku
(cinyanja)
1.2 Reading 1.2.1 Letters, 1.2.2.1 Carry out a variety of Discriminating the letters, • Application • Knowledge
shapes, visual discrimination objects and shapes.
objects. exercises
1.2.2 Eye 1.2.2.1 Demonstrate left to Eye movement; left to right • Application • Awareness
movement. right eye movement.
1.2.3 Jigsaw 1.2.3.1 Fit pieces of a jigsaw. Jigsaw puzzles ( sorting, • Application • Knowledge
puzzles matching and building the
pieces)
1.2.4 Initial 1.2.4.1 Identify common initial • Short vowels: a, e, i, o, u. • Application • Knowledge
sounds sounds. • Long vowel sounds: aa ee, ii,
oo, uu
• Consonants: Specific to each
language.
• Other sounds: bb, kk, ch, ny,
, ….
1.2.5 Syllables 1.2.5.1 Read and relate • Mono consonants syllables • Application • Knowledge
syllables to their sounds. e.g. ba, ma, ta
• Di consonant syllable: mwa,
kwa,
• Tri consonants syllables:
Ndwa, mbwa, ntha,
• Quardral consonants syllable:
Mphwa, Nkhwa.
1.2.6 Letters of 1.2.6.1 Recognise sounds of • Sounds of alphabet e.g. /e/, • Application • Knowledge
the alphabet the letters of the /k/, /g/
alphabet.(Zambian languages)
1.2.6.2 Recognise capital and • Letters e/E, k/K, g/G
small letters of the
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alphabet(Zambian languages)
1.2.7 Word 1.2.7.1 Form and read words • Common words: mata, • Application • Knowledge
formation from syllables Zamaya, kaka mama, tate
1.2.7.2 Demonstrate • Word to picture matching
understanding of simple
words.
1.2.8 Sentence 1.2.8.1 Form and read simple • Read simple sentences of the • Application • Knowledge
formation sentences. Subject + Verb (S+V) and
1.2.8.2 Demonstrate Subject + Verb + Object (S +
understanding of simple V+O)
sentences • Sentence to picture matching
1.2.7 Paragraph 1.2.7.1 Form and read short • Sentence arrangement (three • Application • Knowledge
formation paragraphs. short sentences) s+v+o
1.2.7.2 Identify the theme of a • Main idea
passage.
1.2.8 Extensive 1.2.8.1 Retell what they have Retelling a story • Application • Knowledge
reading read.
1.2.9 1.2.9.1 Locate required • Answering questions based on • Application • Knowledge
Comprehension information from a the passage
short text • Different ways of reacting to
1.2.9.2 React to instructions instructions
read.
1.2.10 Locating 1.2.10.1 Locate information Conventions of print sources • Application • Knowledge
information from print sources. e.g. map.
1.3 Writing 1.3.1 1.3.1.1 Demonstrate different • Mould; Shapes and letters • Application • Knowledge
Manipulation manipulative skills • Drawing and tracing things
• Finger and hand manipulation
• Pattern writting
1.3.2 Posture 1.3.2.1 Demonstrate correct Sitting like Leo (up right) • Application • Knowledge
sitting posture.
1.3.3 Hand 1.3.3.1 Write legibly and Hand writing (cursive writing ) • Application • Knowledge
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writing neatly.
1.3.4 Syllable 1.3.4.1 Form syllables by Disyllable formation • Application • Knowledge
formation using vowels and (mono di)
consonants.
1.3.5 Plural 1.3.5.1 Write words in singular Nzolo/ba nzolo (kiikaonde), • Application • Knowledge
formation and plural forms. musimbi/ basimbi(Tonga),
kasumbi/tusumbi(luvale),
nkhuku/nkhuku (cinyanja)
1.3.6 Word and 1.3.6.1 Write words from • Common words: mata, Application Knowledge
sentence syllables Zamaya, kaka mama, tate
formation • Write simple sentences of the
1.3.6.2 Write simple sentences Subject + Verb (S+V) and
Subject + Verb + Object (S +
V+O)
• Capital and small letters
1.3.7 Spellings 1.3.7.1 Write dictated words Common words and simple • Application • Knowledge
and sentences. sentences
1.3.8 1.3.8.1 Punctuate given The full stop (.) • Application • Knowledge
Punctuation sentences
1.3.9 1.3.9.1 Write short paragraphs HIV and AIDS, Corruption, • Application • Knowledge
Composition on topical issues. Child Abuse and Road Safety
(maximum of three
sentences)
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GRADE 2
GENERAL OUTCOME:
Key competences
• Demonstrate basic skills in reading and writing short paragraphs
• Show understanding of short written text

2.1 Listening 2.1.1 Synonyms 2.1.1.1 Use synonyms of nouns • Umulendo/umweni • Application • Knowledge
and (Icibemba)
Speaking Kamwale /mooye
(Tonga)
2.1.2 Antonyms 2.1.2.1 Use antonyms of nouns • Phwevo/ Lunga
(Luvale)
• Mnyamata /
Mtsikana (cinyanja)
2.1.3 Puzzles 2.1.3.1 Solve simple puzzles. Solving simple • Application • Knowledge
puzzles
2.1.4 Following 2.1.4.1 Act upon the Instructions e.g. • Application • Knowledge
instructions instructions. Kwala munyako mi
uine fafasi (Silozi)
2.1.5 Singular 2.1.5.1 Use singular and plural • Singular and plural • Application • Knowledge
and plural words in sentence (in line with words. E.g. Sipula
words noun classes). / Lipula (silozi)
Kichi / bichi
(Kiikaonde)
2.1.6 Riddles 2.1.6.1 State and give answers to • Stating and • Application • Knowledge
and puzzles riddles. answering riddles
• Solving simple
2.1.6.2 Solve simple puzzles. puzzles
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2.1.7 Story 2.1.7.1 Explain the contents of the • Content and • Application • Knowledge
telling stories. meaning of stories.
• Episodes
2.1.8 Fruits 2.1.8.1 Name common fruits. • Masuku, makusu • Application • Knowledge
nabungulu,
intungolu,
mapopolo,mabuyu,
nkhuyu, mumbita
2.1.9 Seasons of 2.1.9.1 Describe seasons of the E.g. Application Knowledge
the year year and the activities. • Mainza –
farming
• Mupeyo –
Harvesting
• Cilimo –
Preparing the fields.
(Citonga)
2.1.10 2.1.10.1 Mention different Occupations e.g. • Applicatio • Knowledge
Occupation occupations in the • Umphunzitsi, n
community. ulimi, usodzi
(Cinyanja)
2.1.11 Quality 2.1.13.1 Talk about quality and • Quality – Tiile, • Application • Knowledge
and quantity. nyinyani.
quantity • Quantity – ñata,
(Silozi)
2.1.12 Poems 2.1.14.1 Recite rhymes and poems • Simple rhymes and • Application • Knowledge
and rhymes poems
2.1.13 Buying 2.1.15.1 Use language about • Language on buying • Application • Knowledge
and selling buying and selling. and selling in
familiar language.
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2.2 Reading 2.2.1 Reading 2.2.1.1 Read short paragraphs • Pronunciations, • Application • Knowledge
aloud aloud punctuation,
intonation, fluency.
2.2.2 Spelling 2.2.2.1 Spell simple words. • Simple words • Application • Knowledge
2.2.3 Extensive 2.2.3.1 Read short stories for • Techniques of • Application • Knowledge
reading pleasure. accurate reading
i.e. good reading
habits,
vocalization, finger
pointing, no head
movement.
2.2.4 2.2.4 .1 Read short passages and • Teaching reference • Application Knowledge
Comprehension stories with skills
understanding. • Teaching new
vocabulary
2.3 Writing 2.3.1.1 Use question marks in Interrogative • Application Knowledge
2.3.1 interrogative statements statements in familiar
Punctuation languages
2.3.2 Dictation 2.3.2.1 Write dictated sentences Simple sentences • Application Knowledge
2.3.3 Sentence 2.3.3.1 Write simple sentences E.g Mudenda(S) • Application Knowledge
writing (building) using the pattern wakaulila(V)
Subject+ Verb+ Object+ Mutinta(O) bbuku(O)-
Object(SVOO) (citonga)
2.3.4 2.3.4.1 Write short guided Writing stories in own Application Knowledge
Composition composition on cross words. i.e.
cutting issues introduction main
body and conclusion
2.3.4.2 Write short unguided known events,
composition on cross experience(
cutting issues environment,
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HIV/AIDS, child
abuse, road safety)
2.3.5 Hand 2.3.5.1 Write legibly and neatly. Hand writing (cursive Application Knowledge
writing writing)
GRADE 3
GENERAL OUTCOMES:
• Develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills
• Develop awareness of Zambian Culture and similarities among Zambian languages.
Key competences
Demonstrate basic skills of:
• Writing legibly and neatly in script and cursive forms.
• Communicating in speech in different situations.
3.1 Listening 3.1.1 Story telling 3.1.1.1. Retell stories (Traditional Coherence, Application Knowledge
and and modern). cohesion, voice
Speaking projection
3.1.2 3.1.2.1 Listen to a story Content of the story Application Knowledge
Aural comprehensively e.g. character,
Comprehension theme
Objectivity/clarity • Application Knowledge
3.1.3 Information 3.1.3.1 Gather information from in expressing/
gathering different sources, and reporting
report back Social activities e.g.
ceremonies
3.1.4 Description 3.1.4.1 Describe scenery, events, Descriptive
people and other things. language e.g. use of
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adjectives and Application Knowledge
adverbs
3.1.5 Proverbs 3.1.5.1 Explain proverbs and Proverbs (akanwa Application Knowledge
and Idioms idioms kamwenfu
takabepa) and
idioms(ukufina
amolu)
3.1.6 Poetry 3.1.6.1 Create and recite poems Poems on cross Application Knowledge
cutting issues
3.1.7 Counting 3.1.7.1 Count objects. Counting objects Application Knowledge

(10 – 100)
3.1.8 Directions 3.1.8.1 Ask for and give simple Simple directions Applcation Knowledge
directions. e.g. turn right,
near, opposite
3.1.9 Time 3.1.9.1 Tell time of the day Actual time and Application Knowledge
period;
morning(07hours),
midday(10 hours),
afternoon(12hours),
evening (18hours)
3.1.13 3.1.13 Use words with the same E.g, bola (rotten), Application Knowledge
Homographs spelling but different sounds. bola (come)-Citonga
and homonyms
3.1.1.2 Use words with the same lila (intestine), lila
spelling, same sounds but different (cry)- silozi
meaning
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3.1.14 Dialogue 3.1.14.1 Conduct simple dialogues. Application Knowledge
Simple dialogues
(speech exchange)
3.2 Reading 3.2.1 3.2.1.1 Read silently a given • Theme • Application • Knowledge
Comprehension passage and do follow-up Identification
activities. • New/Familiar
vocabulary
• Question
• Answering
3.2.4 Extensive 3.2.3.1 Read supplementary books Improve language Application Knowledge
reading for pleasure. i.e. vocabulary,
reading habits
3.2.3 Scanning 3.2.4.1 Locate information from Use of contents Application Knowledge
print sources. page and index page
3.3 Writing 3.3.1 Sentences 3.3.1.1 Construct sentences using E.g Mundia ubena Application Knowledge
the pattern Subject + Verb+ kukyofwa nkinga
Object + Adjective (SVOA) yakataaka-
Kiikaonde (Mundia
is riding a new
bicycle)
3.3.1.2 Construct sentences using Use of But and
BUT and AND. AND. Eg Jinyama A Application
abene
Ndalya pesi
tiindakkuta
(citonga)
3.3.2 Dictation 3.3.2.1 Write dictated short Simple paragraphs • Application Knowledge
paragraphs with correct
punctuation marks;
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full stop, capital
and small letters
3.3.3 Plurals 3.3.3.1 Form plurals from singular Plural and singular Application Knowledge
words forms of words
(countable, nouns)
3.3.4 3.3.4.1 Construct short Two paragraphs of Application Knowledge

Paragraphing paragraphs. five sentences(each
paragraph to carry
different messages)
3.3 Writing
3.3.5 3.3.5.1 Punctuate sentences and Punctuation marks Application Knowledge
Punctuation short paragraphs. (the comma)
3.3.6 Summary 3.3.6.1 Summarise a story. Summary skills i.e. Application Knowledge
note making
3.3.7 3.3.7.1 Write informal letters. Characteristics of

Letter writing informal letters e.g. Application Knowledge
one address,
salutation, body
language, ending
3.3.8 Translation 3.3.10.1 Translate words from Vocabulary e.g. Knowledge
English into Zambian including human Application
Languages. parts of the body
(external parts)
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3.3.9 3.3.11.1 Write words and Conjunction and
Orthography sentences using the disjunction, eg mwa Application Knowledge
accepted orthography. ndu(in the house)-
Silozi
Mwandu( soaked
maize residue
porridge )
GRADE 4
GENERAL OUTCOMES:
Key Competences:
Demonstrate basic skills and knowledge to:
• Retell a read story
• Punctuate simple sentences and short paragraphs
• Describe various activities, objects, places, actions and simple processes.
CONTENT
COMPONENT TOPIC SPECIFIC OUTCOMES
4.1 Listening 4.1.1 Story telling 4.1.1.1 Tell different stories. • Orderly manner Application • Knowledge
and • Tense
Speaking • Vocabulary: voice
projection, introduction,
main part, conclusion
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CONTENT
4.1.2 Synonyms 4.1.2.1 Use antonyms of • Synonyms – Verbs, Zuza- Application Knowledge
and verbs. Lunduka (Tonga) Run
antonyms (English)
Boola/ Koza (Citonga)
4.1.2.2 Use synonyms of • Imana / Ikala (Kiikaonde) Application Knowledge
verbs. Bwela / Pita (Cinyanja)
4.1.3 Description 4.1.3.1 Describe various • Descriptive language e.g. Application Knowledge
activities in rural or tense, sequence
urban areas. indicators, adjectives.
4.1.3.2 Describe objects,
places and actions • Instructions
imaginatively.
4.1.3.3 Tell someone how to
perform a simple
process.
4.1.4 Hobbies 4.1.4.1 Talk about hobbies • Hobbies e.g. recreation • Application • Knowledge
sports, reading, writing
4.1.5 Machine 4.1.5.1 Name the main parts Parts of a common machine • Application • Knowledge
parts of common e.g.
machines. • Bicycle: cheni, spoko,
kalanko (Kiikaonde)
• Car: Vwili, gilazi, bbooti
malisawa (Tonga)
4.1.6 Events 4.1.6.1 Report and describe Tense: Application Knowledge
present events • Present simple tenses.
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CONTENT
4.1.6.2 Report and describe Tense:
past events and
experiences. • Past simple tense.
4.1.7 Social 4.1.7.1 Use socially • Acceptable vocabulary eg • Application • Knowledge

language acceptable language at the market, hospital,
usage in different funeral.
situations.
4.1.8 Expressive 4.1.8.1 Express personal • Language used for • Application • Knowledge
language feelings and rational expressing personal and
thoughts. rational thoughts
4.1.9 Life skills 4.1.9.1 Discuss the life skills • Life skills for happy living • Application • Knowledge
needed for living e.g. Tolerance, patience,
together happily. problem solving
4.10 Reading 4.10.1 4.10.1.1 Read a given • Efficient reading i.e. • Application • Knowledge
Comprehension passage at acceptable pronunciation,
appropriate pace, content answering
with understanding.
4.10.1.2 Retell what has • Passage retelling content, • Application • Knowledge
been read and pronunciation
answer questions
about it.
4.10.1.3 Summarise a story • Content • Application • Knowledge
read. • Summary skills
4.10.2 Extensive 4.10.2.1 Read materials on • Expand knowledge on • Application • Knowledge
reading cross cutting issues. various cross-cutting
issues e.g. Health, child
abuse, gender base
violence
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CONTENT
4.11 Writing 4.11.1 4.11.1.1 Punctuate • Inverted commas, • Application • Knowledge
Punctuation sentences and short exclamation mark
paragraphs.
4.11.2 4.11.2.1 Write a short Tense: Application Knowledge

Composition reports on present
events • Present simple tenses.
4.11.2.2 Write short
• Past simple tense.
descriptive
composition on
present events
description on a
process
description of rural
and urban activities.
4.11.3 Translation 4.11.3.1 Translate words, • Simple sentence and • Application • Knowledge
sentences and short short paragraphs
paragraphs from a
Zambian Language
into English.
4.12 Writing 4.12.1 Dictation 4.12.1.1 Write short dictated • Inverted commas, Application • Knowledge
stories. exclamation mark
4.12.2 Conjunctive 4.12.2.1 Write sentences • Conjunctives and • Application • Knowledge

and using conjunctives disjunctives
disjunctive and disjunctives.
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CONTENT
4.12.3 Semi 4.12.3.1 Write a semi- • Characteristics of a semi • Application • Knowledge
Informal letter formal letter. formal letter e.g. address,
salutation, body language,
ending
4.12.4 Preposition 4.12.4.1 Write sentences • Orthographic rules: • Application • Knowledge
using prepositions. Preposition e.g. Ku, Mu,
Pa,wa.
GRADE 5
GENERAL OUTCOMES:
Key Competences:
• Demonstrate skills and knowledge to express feelings, thoughts, experiences and convictions clearly and effectively in
speech and writing at this level.
• Demonstrate ability to read with steady and clear comprehension.
CONTENT
5.1 Listening 5.1.1 Listening 5.1.1.1 Listen comprehensively • Six to eight sentence • Application • Knowledge
and Comprehension to a passage read passage.
Speaking aloud.
5.1.2 Story telling. 5.1.2.1 Narrate fiction and Contents: • Application • Knowledge
non-fiction stories • Character and confidence
building, fluency.
• Logical order of ideas
5.1.3 Asking for 5.1.3.1 Ask for information and • Questions, Directions, • Application • Knowledge
information explanations. Vocabulary: Courtesy
and • Politeness
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explanations
5.1.4 Extracting 5.1.4.1 Extract and relate • Content e.g. People’s Application • Knowledge
information information from experiences, moods and
conversations. opinions
5.1.5 Life Skills 5.1.5.1 Express sympathy, • Use correct vocabulary to • Communicatio • Knowledge
interest, concern, express feelings n
hope, apology and
forgiveness.
5.2 Reading 5.2.1 5.2.1.1 Read fiction and non- • Read and understand • Application • Knowledge
Comprehension fiction passages with content from passage
understanding
5.2.2 Summary 5.2.2.1 Explain the meaning of • Writing of main ideas from a • Application • Knowledge
summary. passage.
5.2.2.2 Identify content and • Content words (words that
non content words give meaning on their own)
Non-content words (words
that need the support of
5.2.2.3 Compose different other words to give meaning)
summaries. • Word and sentence
summaries
5.2.3 Oral reading 5.2.3.1 Read aloud with • Pronunciation, expression, • Application • Knowledge
acceptable punctuation marks, voice
pronunciation and projection
appropriate
expression.
5.2.4 Paraphrasing 5.2.4.1 Paraphrase what has • Content (Vocabulary, • Application • Knowledge
passages been read from sentence construction
narratives, passages,
tables, graphs, maps,
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CONTENT
plans and
mathematical
diagrams.
5.2.5 Idioms 5.2.5.1 Show an • Language usage, vocabulary, • Application • Knowledge
understanding of idioms Interpreting
idiomatic language.
5.2.6 Summary 5.2.6.1 Summarise a story. • Summary types: • Application • Knowledge
compressed, thematic
5.2.7 Extensive 5.2.7.1 Locate information • Skimming, scanning note • Application • Knowledge
Reading from print sources making
2.2.8 Phonology 2.2.8.1 Locate phonic patterns • Locating diagraphs and • Application • Knowledge
blends
5.3 Writing 5.3.1 Composition 5.3.1.1 Write compositions. • Structure i.e. introduction, • Application • Knowledge
Structure i.e. body and conclusion,
introduction, body and Handwriting, logic, clarity,
conclusion neatness
Handwriting
5.3.2 Reports 5.3.2.1 Write reports on • Tense, Vocabulary, sentence • Application • Knowledge
events and situations construction
in the local • Note taking
community.
5.3.3 Reporting 5.3.3.1 Report personal • Tense content (Vocabulary • Application • Knowledge
experiences. experience)
5.3.4 Reporting 5.3.4.1 Report briefly on a • Tense, Content (main points) • Application • Knowledge
conversation, speech
or scene by giving the
main points.
5.3.5 Notices and 5.3.5.1 Write notices and • Summary, Vocabulary, size of • Application • Knowledge
advertisement advertisements. letters, spellings, Heading,
clarity
5.3.6 Translation 5.3.6.1 Translate short, • Content vocabulary • Application • Knowledge
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CONTENT
paragraphs from terminologies punctuation,
English into Zambian logic
languages
5.3.7 Free writing 5.3.7.1 Use a variety of writing • Essay writing, writing, logic, • Application • Knowledge
styles e.g. personal, neatness, styles, synthesis.
imaginative and
functional.
5.3.8 Handwriting 5.3.8.1 Demonstrate how to • Cursive writing (Richard • Application • Knowledge
use cursive writing Marion (script)
respecting lines and
margins
5.3.9 Sequencing 5.3.9.1 Arrange sentences in • Logic sentence arrangement • Application • Knowledge
logical order.
5.3.10 Dictation 5.3.10.1 Write from dictation • Dictation: words, sentences, • Application • Application
spellings
5.4 Language 5.4.1 Use of Tenses 5.4.1.1 Write a paragraph • Present, Past, Future • Application • Knowledge
using a selected • Vocabulary, Sentence
tense arrangement
5.4.2 Grammar 5.4.2.1 Build up words • Word building (Affixation) e.g. • Application • Knowledge
using different Akudya (Cinyanja)
infixes, stems and • A – prefix, - ku- infix
suffixes. -dy- stem –a suffix
5.4.3 Praises 5.4.3.1 Recite common praises • Recite praises and Poems • Application • Knowledge
Poems and poems about God, Chiefs, heroes
and natural beauties
5.4.4 Denying 5.4.4.1 Deny, affirm and • Content of • Application • Knowledge
affirming and correct propositions, • Express agreement and
correcting and note discrepancies disagreement
and anomalies. • Formulate different questions
5.4.5 Noun 5.4.5.1 List nouns according • Noun classes 1-6 (singular • Application • Knowledge
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CONTENT
classes to noun prefixes. and plural prefixes)
• Listing in correct order
5.4.6 Figures of 5.4.6.1 Use various figures of • Smiles, metaphors, satire • Application • Knowledge
speech. speech vocabulary
5.4.7 Requests, 5.4.7.1 Influence other people • Correct use of language: • Application • Knowledge
instructions, through making wider vocabulary to express
warning, requests and giving respect, responsibility,
suggestions instructions, warnings, leadership
advice and
suggestions.
5.4.8 Quantity 5.4.8.1 Talk about quantity • In area, mass, capacity, • Application • Knowledge
Impact and and seek factual weight and height) factual
seek factual information information
information
5.4.9 Dramatising 5.4.9.1 Dramatise various • Emphasis • Application • Knowledge
plays activities in a play. • Irony
• Imitation
5.4.10 Debates 5.4.10.1 Debate cross-cutting • Theme debate (cross cutting • Application • Knowledge
issues. issues such as health,
gender, HIV/AIDS, and child
abuse
5.4.11 Meanings of 5.4.11.1 Use and give • Proverbs and sayings • Application • Knowledge
proverbs and meanings of proverbs,
sayings and sayings.
5.4.12 sentence 5.4.12.1 Construct • Given vocabulary and • Application • Knowledge
construction meaningful sentences language
using
5.4.13 Tenses 5.4.13.1 Change word forms • Vocabulary, past, present • Application • Knowledge
to suitable tenses. and future tenses
5.4.14 Punctuation 5.4.14.1 Punctuate a given • Punctuation: comma, full • Application • Knowledge
passage stop, exclamation and
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CONTENT
question marks etc.
5.4.15 Direct and 5.3.15.1 Change direct into • (Interchanging) • Application • Knowledge
indirect indirect speech and • Tense charge, quotes.
speech vice versa.
5.4.16 Dictation 5.4.16.1 Write dictated • Vocabulary (words and • Application • Knowledge
short paragraphs sentences)
5.5 Writing 5.5.1 Verb forms 5.5.1.1 Identify and positive • Negative form of verb e.g. • Application • Knowledge
and indicate the hani – (will not) in Silozi
negative form of a verb
in a sentence.
5.5.2 Negative form 5.2.2.1 Change sentences from • Positive and negative forms: • Application • Knowledge
positive to negative correct reversal
form and vice versa.
5.5.3 Reduplicated 5.5.3.1 Write reduplicated and • Reduplicated and • Application • Knowledge
and compound nouns. compound/words: to show
compound new meaning.
nouns
5.5.4 Homographs 5.5.4.1 Write words that are • Intonation/ • Application • Knowledge
spelt the same but vocabulary(Similarly spelt
with different words with different
meanings. meanings) e.g. ca- (eat) ca-
(burn)(Silozi)
5.5.5 Vowel 5.5.5.1 Write words whose • Double vowel words e.g. • Application • Knowledge
doubling meanings are mata (run) maata (strength)
differentiated by in Silozi. Tola (stuntedness)
double vowels. Toola (pick) in Kiikaonde.
5.5.6 Affixes 5.5.6.1 Use negative prefixes • Negative suffixes & prefixes • Application • Knowledge
or suffixes of a verb. e.g. Te – ni Teyo (it is not)
etc.
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GRADE 6
General Outcomes:
• Develop appreciation of literature, culture and life skills.
Key Competences:
• Demonstrate skills and knowledge to express feelings, thoughts, experiences and convictions clearly and effectively in
speech and writing at this level.
• Demonstrate ability to read with steady and clear comprehension.
CONTENT
6.1.1 Aural 6.1.1.1 Answer questions based on • Answering surface, • Application • Knowledge
6.1 Comprehension a story or play. inference and vocabulary
Listening questions appropriately.
and 6.1.2 Story/Play 6.1.2.1 Discuss main episodes in a • Main features of a story / • Application • Knowledge
Speaking story or play. play: literacy analytical
sequence
Scenes, events
• And sub-themes
6.1.3 Miming 6.1.3.1 Mime words or a play. • Miming (imitate) correctly • Application • Knowledge
6.1.4 Conversation 6.1.4.1 Identify the main points of • Main points of a • Application • Knowledge
an conversation and give an convention theme sub-
logical conclusion. themes logical conclusion.
6.1.5 Reporting 6.1.5.1 Report facts on an issue • Facts on HIV/AIDS • Application • Knowledge
e.g. HIV/AIDS, Human • Human Rights
Rights, Democracy.
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CONTENT
6.1.6 Debates/ 6.1.6.1 Reproduce information • Agreeing and disagreeing • Application • Knowledge
Speech from a speech or debate and on the debate
give an opinion about it. • Speech.
6.1.7 Processes 6.1.7.1 Describe processes and • Steps or stages of • Application • Knowledge
activities. processes
• Events.
6.1.8 Descriptions 6.1.8.1 Describe a location. • Proximity Directions, • Application • Knowledge

position (i.e. right, front,
behind, above).
6.1.9 Customs 6.1.9.1 Talk about • Customs and traditions. • Application • Appreciation
and customs and (Value, occasions and • Knowledge
Traditions traditions. appropriacy)
6.1.10 Proverbs 6.1.10.1 Give correct meaning of • Proverbs; correct meaning • Application • Knowledge
proverbs. and usage (advise,
warning, praise)
6.1.11 Composing 6.1.11.1 Compose and use • Songs • Creativity • Knowledge
appropriate songs, praises • Praises • Application
and poems • Poems, e.g. food,
on crosscutting issues. nutrition,
• environmental issues
• (Rhyming, stanza, theme)
6.1.12 Dramatising 6.1.12.1 Dramatise stories, • Dramatizing stories • Creativity • Knowledge
legends and famous legends. • Application
folklores. • Folklores (role. Playing,
purpose and value)
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CONTENT
6.1.13 Debating 6.1.13.1 Debate issues of the day • Debating skills • Critical • Knowledge
in a logical manner. (Vocabulary, voice thinking
projection, clarity and • Application
protocol)
6.1.14 Social 6.1.14.1 Identify, classify and use • Identification • Application • Knowledge
information information. • Classification (about
countries, people,
customs, law and order,
agriculture, conservation,
current affairs, Historic
subjects and topical
issues such as HIV and
AIDS, democracy, gender
and governance )
6.1.15 Scientific 6.1.15.1 Identify, classify and use • Identification • Application • Knowledge
information information about Maths, • Classification
measurement of time,
Science, communication
sight and light.
6.1.16 Descriptions 6.1.16.1 Describe and report • Describing Reporting, ( • Application • Knowledge
experiences, past events, nature, time, reason etc)
arrangements and
intentions.
6.1.17 Intensifiers 6.1.17.1 Use intensifiers correctly. • Intensifiers (very much), • Application • Knowledge
Mbiri – Nyanja(Hahulu – (
Silozi)
• (Kapati – (Chitonga)
6.1.18 Inquiring 6.1.18.1 Find out about opinion, • Probing people’s opinions, • Application • Knowledge
feelings and beliefs of other feelings and beliefs.
people. counseling
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CONTENT
6.1.19 Denying 6.1.19.1 Make statements that • Vocabulary for: • Application • Knowledge
and Affirming deny, or affirm • denying(no, not true,
never, not at all),
• affirming (yes, welcome, I
accept go ahead)
6.1.20 Opinions 6.1.20.1 Express • Vocabulary for expressing: • Application • Knowledge

opinions • Necessity,
• Criticism,
• Probability,
• Certainty,
• Doubt,
• Inducement,
• deductions
6.1.21 Meaning 6.1.21.1 Express • Vocabulary for expressing: • Application • Knowledge
personal • Prediction,
meaning • Satisfaction,
• Surprise,
• Regret,
• Gratitude,
• Speculation
6.1.22 Politeness in 6.1.22.1 Use polite expressions • Vocabulary for expressing • Application • Knowledge
politeness in:
• Requests,
• Suggestions,
• Instructions,
• Directions,
• Warnings,
• Advice
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CONTENT
6.1.23 Language 6.1.23.1 Use language • Vocabulary appropriate • Application • Knowledge
use socially in for:
different • Seeking, agreement,
situations permission,
• responding to directions,
• expressing concern,
• Sympathy,
• planning co-operative
activities
6.1.24 Interpreting 6.1.24.1 Talk about information • Various forms of print • Application • Knowledge
information set out in charts, maps, form e.g. :
diagrams, plans, graphs etc. • Maps,
• Graphs,
• Diagrams,
• Charts,
• Tables.
6.1.25 Concepts 6.1.25.1 Express ideas in the form • Factual values and • Application • Knowledge
of concepts. justifications
6.1.26 Decision 6.1.26.1 Give an appropriate • Vocabulary for making • Application • Knowledge
making logical conclusion to a conclusion e.g. In
conversation e.g. on water conclusion. To sum up.
conservation.
6.1.27 Quality and 6.1.27.1 Talk about quality and • Vocabulary suitable for • Application • Knowledge
Quantity quantity. expression of quality and
quantity e.g. good, better,
best more, most, few, less.
6.1.28 Speech 6.1.28.1 Discussion contents of a • Vocabulary suitable for • Application • Knowledge
speech e.g. on human making oral speech.
rights, citizenship (Salutation and
education. sequence/order).
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CONTENT
6.1.29 6.1.29.1 Classify different types of • Types of songs (modern • Application • Knowledge
Classification songs and occasions at and traditional) and
which they are sang. occasions (e.g. funeral
ceremony, religious, war)
harvesting, hunting,
pounding
6.2 Reading 6.2.1 Reading 6.2.1.1 Read different types of text • Reading and making • Application • Knowledge
and demonstrate correct personal
comprehension understanding. responses from what has
been read (scanning)
6.2.2 Extensive 6.2.2.1 Read materials from other • Application of language • Application • Knowledge
reading subject areas with patterns and skills in
understanding. other subject
6.2.3 Book 6.2.3.1 Understand how to use a • Skimming and scanning • Application • Knowledge
reference reference book.
6.2 Reading 6.2.4 Reading 6.2.4.1 Answer multiple, surface Answering inference • Application • Knowledge
comprehension and inference on any topic surface and vocabulary
of the cross-cutting issues. questions (passage on
cross- cutting issues)
6.2.5 Oral Reading 6.2.5.1 Read aloud with Reading aloud with • Application • Knowledge
appropriate expression, appropriate expression and
correct punctuation and correct punctuations.
other markers.
6.2.6 Extracting 6.2.6.1 Extract information from Extracting information from • Interpretation • Knowledge
information various print resources. various print resources:
Maps,
Graphs,
Tables,
Charts,
Plans,
Diagrams.
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CONTENT
6.3 Writing 6.3.1 Composition 6.3.1.1 Write short compositions Writing compositions e.g. • Application • Knowledge
on any given topics using Descriptive, narrative and
appropriate structures. Argumentative etc
6.3.2 Keeping a 6.3.2.1 Keep a diary. Keeping a record of daily • Application • Knowledge
diary occurrences
6.3.3 Letter writing 6.3.3.1 Write formal and informal Letter writing indicating • Application • Knowledge
letters . address/es, date,
salutation body (
punctuations,
paragraphing), confusion
6.3.4 Dictation 6.3.4.1 Take dictation. Writing from dictation • Application • Knowledge
(punctuations,
orthography).
6.3.5 Paragraphing 6.3.5.1 Demonstrate an Paragraphing • Application • Knowledge

understanding of ( Value of margin,
paragraphing. indicating, upper and lower
case letters etc)
Neatness/ Accuracy.
6.3.6 Composition 6.3.6.1 Use a variety of writing Writing styles for: • Application • Knowledge
writing styles: personal, Personal,
imaginative, narrative and Imaginative,
descriptive. Narratives,
Descriptive.
6.3.7 Documents 6.3.7.1 Filling in Official documents such as • Application • Knowledge
forms swift cash forms, money
correctly order, application forms etc
Accuracy in completion.
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CONTENT
6.3.8 Notices and 6.3.8.1 Write notices, Writing in summary form • Application • Knowledge
Advertisements advertisements and tables. (Attractiveness, Clarity/
Vividness, Accessibility):
brevity
6.3.9 Translation 6.3.9.1 Translate sentences, Translation rules: • Application • Knowledge
paragraphs and passages Knowledge of both the
from a Zambian Language source and receptor
into English and vice versa. language, culture and
vocabulary
6.3.10 Summarise a 6.3.10.1 Summarizing: using wider Summarizing/critical • Application • Knowledge
given story. vocabulary to cover thinking
sentence meaning.
6.3.11 cursive 6.4.11.1 Write legibly with good Writing legibly in cursive • Application • Knowledge
writing cursive handwriting. form.
6.4 Language 6.4.1 Word forms 6.4.1.1 Analyse, identify and use Word forms e.g. plural, • Application • Knowledge
various word forms. singular, tense.
6.4.2 Word building 6.4.2.1 Build up words using Word building: • Application • Knowledge
affixes. prefixes e.g.
mu-talima
infixes e.g. talim (lutalima)
suffixes e.g. –ile
(Mutalimile)
6.4.3 Parts of 6.4.3.1 Identify and use nouns, Parts of speech: • Application • Knowledge
speech verbs, adjectives, nouns (abstract e.g beauty,
conjunctions, adverbs and love)
pronouns in sentences. adjectives (dark, small, tall)
pronouns
(he, I she, the, there, it)
verbs (eat, run, sing, dance)
adverbs (slowly, fast,
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CONTENT
quickly inside)
on junctions (and, but,
therefore,)
6.4.4 Sentence 6.4.4.1 Build up correct sentences Sentence building using S + • Application • Knowledge
building using appropriate V+ D sentence pattern and
vocabulary and structural correct parts of speech
items. syntax.
6.4 Language 6.4.5 Homographs 6.4.5.1 Identify and use e.g. Homographs • Application • Knowledge
Antonyms, homographs, antonyms, ( some spelling but
Synonyms synonyms and homonyms in different meaning)
and sentences. antonyms (opposite
Homonyms meaning)
synonyms
(some meaning sound and
some spelling but different
meaning)
homonyms
6.4.6 positive and 6.4.6.1 Identify parts of the verbs The verb. • Application • Knowledge
Negative forms that denote negation and Positive (going) and
use of positive and negative negative (not going) terms
terms in sentences. in sentences e.g Ndaona,
tandooni (chitonga).
6.4.7 Tenses 6.4.7.1 Change verbs and Verbs (is, was, come). • Application • Knowledge
sentences from one tense to Tenses( present, past)
another.
6.4.8 Regular and 6.4.8.1 Change singular to plural Singular or plural nouns • Application • Knowledge
irregular nouns for both regular and e.g. .
irregular nouns. Regular (person, people)
and irregular nouns
(water).
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CONTENT
6.4.9 6.4.9.1 Make nouns from verbs. Changing verbs into nouns • Application • Knowledge
Nominalisation ca (eat) sico (food) in Silozi
6.4.10 Noun classes 6.4.10.1 List nouns according to Noun prefixes .e.g. mu -, ba Application Knowledge
noun prefixes -, and ka – in muntu,
bantu, kantu up to class 8
classifying.
6.4.11 Compound 6.4.11.1 Identify and use Compound words and Knowledge
and compound words and reduplicated words e.g. Application
reduplicated reduplicated words. Mfumukazi (Chieftainess)
nouns Kabotu – Kabotu (carefully)
6.4.12 Orthography 6.4.12.1 Write conjunctive and Conjunctive e.g. Kulima. Application Knowledge
disjunctive words. Disjunctive : ku lima (to till
the land).
6.4.13 6.4.13.1 Identify and use Interrogatives e.g. (Why, Application Knowledge
Interrogatives interrogative forms of verbs. how, when, what, where,
how come) : avoid literal
6.4.14 Punctuation 6.4.14.1 Punctuate accurately Punctuation marks e.g. Application Knowledge
using higher forms. inverted commas, colon,
and exclamation marks.
6.4.15 Short and 6.4.15.1 Write two words whose Words e.g. mata (run) Application Knowledge
Long vowels meanings are differentiated maata (strength) in Silozi;
by double vowels. mali (money) maali
(polygamous) in Chitonga
6.4.16 Positive and 6.4.16.1 Change sentences from Positive to negative forms of Application Knowledge
negative positive to negative forms sentences.
sentences and vice versa.
6.4.17 Vocabulary 6.4.17.1 Give meanings of words Giving meanings of words Application Knowledge
from a given context. from context.
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CONTENT
6.4.18 Adjectives 6.4.18.1 Use adjectives to qualify Adjectives: e.g. good, tall Application Knowledge
nouns. dark, sweet, cold etc to
describe nouns.
6.4.19 Borrowed 6.4.19.1 Write words or names that Examples of words that Application Knowledge
terms have been adapted from have been adapted from
other languages. other languages e.g. spoon
(supuni/sipunu)
Bemba/Chitonga).
6.4.20 Concord/ 6.4.20.1 Use prefixes and their Prefixes and their concord Application Knowledge
Agreement concord. e.g. Basimbi baleenda (girls
are walking) Chitonga.
Jiike jaatama (a bad egg) in
Kiikaonde

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GRADE 7
GENERAL OUTCOME(S):
• Develop appreciation of literature and culture and life skills.
Key Competences
• Demonstrate high level skills, knowledge and values in a Zambian Language to express feelings, thoughts, experiences
and convictions clearly and effectively in speech and writing.
• Demonstrate high level skills, knowledge and values by integrating life skills in academic and challenges in life while at
this level and the other levels.
CONTENT
7.1 7.1.1 7.1.1.1 Identify themes of What theme is? (main lesson Application Knowledge
Listening and Challenges plays and stories taught) main theme, sub- theme
Speaking 7.1.2 Songs 7.1.2.1 Use and explain Song with Riddles, proverbs, Application Knowledge
riddles, proverbs, satire satire and idioms. (lyrics)
and idioms in songs.
7.1.3 Customs 7.1.3.1 Identify and discuss Customs: artifacts and Application Knowledge
the customs of a ceremonies
particular group of
people.
7.1.4 Speeches 7.1.4.1 Make a speech, an Speeches, apology, an Application Knowledge
apology, an introduction introduction and vote of
and vote of thanks. thanks(use of tense and format
of written ones)
7.1.5 Complex 7.1.5.1 Deliver a complex Main message (instruction with Application Knowledge
messages message. main and correct information)
transfer e.g. birth of child, funeral
massage, summon massage,
Reporting brevity.
7.1.6 7.1.6.1 Demonstrate Planning (costs, expenditure) Application Knowledge
Budgeting understanding of
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CONTENT
budgeting
7.1.7 Debate 7.1.7.1 Debate issues of Debate formalities. Application Knowledge
national importance Indication, opposing or
proposing motions, points, and
opinions, facts on issues such as
corruption, governance and
child abuse
7.1.8 Acting 7.1.8.1 Act in a play Voice projection articulation and
annunciation. Application Knowledge
7.1.9 simple 7.1.9.1 Identify, carry out a Simple research ethics:
research simple research project requesting information, Application Knowledge
and report findings Probing on tact on issues that
affect them in their local
community
7.1.10 7.1.10.1 Describe and narrate Beliefs, past evens, experiences, Describing/ Knowledge
Description and own and other people’s arrangements and intentions Narrating
narration experiences
7.1.8 Acting 7.1.8.1 Act in a play Voice projection articulation and Application Knowledge
annunciation.
7.1.9 Simple 7.1.9.1 Identify, carry out a Simple research ethics: Application Knowledge
research simple research project requesting information. Probing
and report findings. on tact on issues that affect
them in their local community.
7.1.10 7.1.10.1 Describe and narrate Beliefs, past events, experiences, Application Knowledge
Description and own and other people’s arrangements and intentions.
narration experiences
7.1.11 Personal 7.1.11.1 Express personal Stating preferences, approval Application Knowledge
opinion opinions and disapproval, indifference,
enthusiasm, intentions and
future arrangements.
7.1.12 7.1.12.1 Keep record of income Costing/Spending/ Application Knowledge
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CONTENT
Income and expenditure Accountability/ Profit/Loss/
generation Record keeping/
Accounting
7.1.13 7.1.13.1 Express concepts Relationships to do with cause Application. Knowledge
Relationships about relationships. and effect, comparisons and
contrasts
7.1.14 Quality 7.1. 14.1 Talk about quality Terms used for quality and Application Knowledge
and and quantity. quantity such as good, better,
quantity best, more, most
7.1.15 Parts of 7.1. 15.1 Demonstrate Parts of speech such as adverbs, Application Knowledge
speech understanding of all adjectives, interjections.
parts of speech.
7.1.16 7.1. 16.1 Persuade other Persuade other people through Application Knowledge
Persuasion people polite request, persuasions and
giving advice using volitional
terms like could, may please
7.1.17 7.1.17.1 Identify main points Main points of a conversation Application Knowledge
Conversation of a conversation. e.g. theme, main points and
conclusion, major highlights
7.1.18 7.1.18.1 Discuss leadership Humility/Patience/ Application Knowledge
Leadership qualities Honesty/
Assertiveness
7.1.19 cross 7.1.19.1 Narrate stories tales, Cross cutting issues such as Application Knowledge
cutting issues legends and myths on HIV/AIDS, Gender, street kids,
cross cutting issues. empathy etc.
7.2 Reading 7.2.1 7.2.1.1 Read a given passage Understanding contents i.e. Application Knowledge
Comprehension and do follow up activity theme,
Vocabulary,
Reading,
Scanning,
Skimming
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7.2.2 Extensive 7.2.2.1 Read passages silently Good reading habits Application Knowledge
reading
7.2.3 Reading 7.2.3.1 Read aloud in a lively How to read with emotions/
aloud and expressive manner. Reading expressively (i.e. Application Knowledge
intonation, stress, punctuation
marks).
7.2.4 References 7.2.4.1 Use reference and Reference and textbooks (use of Application. Knowledge
textbooks effectively. reference materials e.g. index,
table of content).
Skimming
Scanning
Referencing
7.2.5 7.2.5.1 Read materials from Materials from other subject Application knowledge
Extensive other subject areas with materials.
reading understanding.
7.3 Writing 7.3.1 7.3.1.1 Write compositions or Layout of a composition e.g. Application. Knowledge
Compositions essays on a given topic. introduction, main body and
conclusion (punction).
7.3.2 Sentence 7.3.2.1 Write sentences in Active and passive forms of the
construction active and passive verbs. Active forms e.g. Kaonde- Application. Knowledge
forms. mwana ubena kuja kajo. Kajo
kabana kujiwa
7.3 Language 7.3.3 Letter 7.3.3.1 Write formal and Types of letters e.g. informal and Application. Knowledge.
writing informal letters. formal. (address, salutation
main body conclusion) formal:-
two addresses date, salutation,
body, conclusion and ending.
7.3.4 Summary 7.3.4.1 Summarise any given Summary skills. Note making Application. Knowledge
story. putting points together. Content
words, objectivity.
7.3.5 7.3.5.1 Translate paragraphs Translation techniques. Application. Knowledge
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Translation from English into (knowing source and receptor
Zambian Languages languages for example) whole
and vice versa. sentence meaning conformity
7.3 Writing 7.3.6 Summary 7.3.6.1 Write notices, Features of notices, Application Knowledge.
announcements, advertisements, obituaries or
advertisements, announcements e.g. clarity,
obituaries. brevity.
7.3.7 7.3.7.1 Extract information Extract information such as: Application Knowledge
Informatio from various sources charts, tables, maps and graphs.
n
extraction
7.3.8 Free 7.3.8.1 Use a variety of writing Reflective use a variety of writing
writing styles. styles such as letters, notes; Application. Knowledge.
imaginative, narrative,
descriptive (stories).
7.3.9 Note- 7.3.9.1 Write notes about a Note-taking. Application Knowledge.
taking meeting attended and Attentiveness
brief others about the
main issues discussed.
7.3.10 7.3.10.1 Tabulate, indent, Conventions of writing e.g. from
Convention title and paraphrase a table to graph, identify, topics, Application Knowledge
s of writing passage. themes and content words
7.3.11 Dictation 7.3.11.1 Take dictation. Dictation/ Application Knowledge
Punctuation/ Corrects spelling.
7.3.12 Spellings 7.3.12.1 Spell words correctly. Spelling rules , correct use of Application Knowledge
orthography
7.4 Language 7.4.1 Direct and 7.4.1.1 Write sentences in both Features of both direct and Application Knowledge
indirect direct and indirect speech. indirect speeches e.g.
speeches punctuation, transforming
statements, types of reporting
verbs.
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7.4.2 7.4.2.1Write interrogatives Examples and use of
Interrogatives interrogatives e.g. Lozi: ñi, fi Application Knowledge
7.4.3 Nouns 7.4.3.1 Write nouns in both Forms of both singular and
plural and singular forms. plural nouns and those that do Application Knowledge
not effect for plural or singular
e.g. Tonga: Nyemu
7.4.4 Types of 7.4.4.1 Identify different types Types of nouns: concrete nouns,
nouns of nouns. abstract nouns, compound Application Knowledge
nouns.
7.4.5 Noun 7.4.5.1List nouns in each Noun structure and classes e.g. Application
classes noun class prefixes prefixes, noun classes 9-18. Knowledge
7.4.6 7.4.6.1 Identify compound and Identify of compound and
Compound and reduplicated words. reduplicated words e.g. nouns, Application Knowledge
reduplicated adverbs, adjectives and verbs.
words
7.4.7 Parts of 7.4.7.1 Identify and use parts Parts of speech learnt e.g. Application Knowledge
speech of speech correctly. nouns, verbs, adjectives and
pronouns.
7.4.8 7.4.8.1 Punctuate sentences Different punctuation marks e.g. Application Knowledge.
Punctuation and paragraphs inverted commas, exclamation
correctly. marks, questions, commas and
full stops.
7.4.9 Figures of 7.4.9.1 Use proverbs, sayings, Meanings and examples of Application Knowledge
speech praises, idioms, satire, different figures of speech like
simile and metaphor in proverbs, sayings, idioms and
writing. any others.
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Methodology ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… vii

General Outcomes for Grades 1-‐7 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… viii

• Listening and Speaking ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… viii

1.1.3 1.1.3.1 Talk about chores • Domestic unisex chores and

COMPONENT TOPIC SPECIFIC OUTCOMES CONTENT

3.1.7 Counting 3.1.7.1 Count objects. Counting objects Application Knowledge

3.3.4 3.3.4.1 Construct short Two paragraphs of Application Knowledge

3.3.7 3.3.7.1 Write informal letters. Characteristics of

4.1.7 Social 4.1.7.1 Use socially • Acceptable vocabulary eg • Application • Knowledge

4.11.2 4.11.2.1 Write a short Tense: Application Knowledge

4.12.2 Conjunctive 4.12.2.1 Write sentences • Conjunctives and • Application • Knowledge

6.1.8 Descriptions 6.1.8.1 Describe a location. • Proximity Directions, • Application • Knowledge

6.1.20 Opinions 6.1.20.1 Express • Vocabulary for expressing: • Application • Knowledge

6.3.5 Paragraphing 6.3.5.1 Demonstrate an Paragraphing • Application • Knowledge

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Methodology ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… vii

General Outcomes for Grades 1-­‐7 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… viii

• Listening and Speaking ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… viii

1.1.3 1.1.3.1 Talk about chores • Domestic unisex chores and

COMPONENT TOPIC SPECIFIC OUTCOMES CONTENT

3.1.7 Counting 3.1.7.1 Count objects. Counting objects Application Knowledge

3.3.4 3.3.4.1 Construct short Two paragraphs of Application Knowledge

3.3.7 3.3.7.1 Write informal letters. Characteristics of

4.1.7 Social 4.1.7.1 Use socially • Acceptable vocabulary eg • Application • Knowledge

4.11.2 4.11.2.1 Write a short Tense: Application Knowledge

4.12.2 Conjunctive 4.12.2.1 Write sentences • Conjunctives and • Application • Knowledge

6.1.8 Descriptions 6.1.8.1 Describe a location. • Proximity Directions, • Application • Knowledge

6.1.20 Opinions 6.1.20.1 Express • Vocabulary for expressing: • Application • Knowledge

6.3.5 Paragraphing 6.3.5.1 Demonstrate an Paragraphing • Application • Knowledge

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General Outcomes for Grades 1-‐7 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… viii