MAPPING CONTENT FOR KSSR ENGLISH LANGUAGE

YEAR 1- YEAR 6 (SK)

LISTENING
&
SPEAKING
1.1
By the end of
the
6-year primary
schooling,
pupils
will be able to
pronounce
words
and speak
confidently
with
the correct
stress,
rhythm and
intonation.
1.2
By the end of
the
6-year primary
schooling,
pupils
will be able to

YEAR 1

YEAR 2

1.1.1 Able to listen

and respond to
stimulus given with
guidance :
a) environmental
sounds
b) instrumental
sounds
c) body percussion
d) rhythm and rhyme
e) alliteration
f) voice sounds
g) oral blending and
segmenting

1.1.1 Able to listen and

respond to stimulus given
with guidance :
a) environmental sounds
b) instrumental sounds
c) body percussion
d) rhythm and rhyme
e) alliteration
f) voice sounds
g) oral blending and
segmenting

1.1.2 Able to listen to

and enjoy simple
stories.

1.1.3 Able to listen to, say

aloud and recite rhymes
or sing songs.

1.1.3 Able to listen

to, say aloud and
recite rhymes or sing
songs.

1.1.4 Able to talk about a

stimulus with guidance.

1.1.4 Able to talk

about a stimulus with
guidance.

1.2.1 Able to
participate in daily
conversations :
(a) exchange
greetings
(b) introduce oneself

1.1.2 Able to listen to and

enjoy simple stories.

1.2.2 Able to participate

in daily conversations :
(a) exchange greetings
(b) make polite requests
(c) express apologies
(d) talk about oneself
(e) introduce family
members and friends.

YEAR 3

YEAR 4

1.1.1Able to speak
with correct word
stress.

1.1.1
Able to speak with
correct word stress

1.1.2Able to listen
to and enjoy stories.

1.1.4
Able to talk about
related topics with
guidance

1.1.3 Able to listen

to, say aloud and
recite rhymes,
tongue twisters and
sing songs paying
attention to
pronunciation,
rhythm and
intonation.
1.1.4 Able to talk
about a stimulus
with guidance.
1.2.1 Able to
participate in daily
conversations:
(a) express good
wishes
(b) ask for help
(c) respond to
someone asking for
help
(d) offer help
(e) talk about

1.1.2
Able to listen to and
enjoy stories
1.1.3
Able to listen to and
recite poems, tongue
twisters and sing
songs, paying
attention to
pronunciation,
rhythm and
intonation
1.2.1
Able to participate in
daily conversations:
(a) extend an
invitation
(b) accept an
invitation
(c) decline an

YEAR 5

YEAR 6

1.1.2 Able to listen

to, identify and
discriminate similar
and different sounds
in stories.

1.1.2
Able to listen to and
respond
confidently to a
given stimulus by
using appropriate
words, phrases
and expressions with
the correct
stress and intonation

1.1.3 Able to listen

to and respond to a
given stimulus by
using appropriate
words, phrases and
expressions with the
correct stress,
rhythm and
intonation.
1.1.1 Able to speak
with correct
pronunciation,
stress, rhythm and
intonation.
1.1.4 Able to speak
on related topics
with guidance.
1.2.2 Able to listen,
follow, and give
instructions.
1.2.3 Able to listen
to, follow, and give

1.1.1
Able to speak with
correct
pronunciation, stress
and intonation
1.1.3
Able to speak
confidently on
related topics
1.2.1
Able to participate in
conversations
to:
(a) express
happiness
(b) express concern
(c) express sorrow
(d) give
encouragement

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

1.3
By the end of
the
6-year primary
schooling,
pupils
will be able to
understand
and
respond to oral
texts in a
variety
of contexts.

(c) make polite

requests
(d) thank someone
(e) express a simple
apology

1.2.2 Able to listen to

and follow:
a) simple instructions
in the
classroom.
b) simple directions
to places in
the school.
1.3.1 Able to listen to
and demonstrate
understanding of oral
texts by:
a) giving Yes/No
replies
b) answering simple
Wh-Questions

1.2.2 Able to listen to and

follow:
a) simple instructions in
the
classroom.
b) simple directions to
places in
the school.
1.2.3 Able to give:
a) simple instructions in
school.
b) simple directions to
places in school.
1.3.1 Able to listen to and
demonstrate
understanding of oral
texts by:
a) giving Yes/No replies
b) answering simple
Wh-Questions

oneself
(f) introduce family
members and
friends.
1.2.2 Able to listen
to and follow :
(a) simple
instructions.
(b) simple directions.

1.2.3 Able to give:

(a) simple
instructions in
school.
(b) simple directions
to places in school.
1.3.1 Able to listen
to and demonstrate
understanding of
oral texts by:
(a) asking simple
Wh-Questions
(b) answering simple
Wh-Questions
(c) giving True/False
replies
(d) sequencing with
guidance.

invitation
(d) express
sympathy

1.2.4
Able to participate in
guided conversations
with peers

1.2.2
Able to listen to,
follow and give
instructions
1.2.3
Able to listen to,
follow and give
directions around the
neighbourhood
1.2.4
Able to participate in
guided conversations
with peers
1.3.1
Able to listen to and
demonstrate
understanding of oral
texts by:
(a) asking and
answering
questions
(b) sequencing

directions to places
around their town
and state.

1.2.1 Able to
participate in daily
conversations:
(a) make
suggestions
(b) respond to
suggestions (c)
volunteer to
complete a task
(d) show
appreciation
1.2.4 Able to
participate in
conversations with
peers

(e) express opinions

1.2.2
Able to listen, follow,
and give
Instructions
1.2.3
Able to listen to,
follow and give
directions to places
around the state
and country
1.2.4
Able to participate in
conversations
with peers
1.3.1
Able to listen to and
demonstrate
understanding of
oral texts by:
(a) asking and
answering
questions
(b) giving main ideas
and
supporting details
(c) stating cause and
effect
(d) drawing
conclusions

(c) predicting
with guidance

READING
2.2
By the end of
the 6 year
primary
schooling,
pupils will be
able to
demonstrate
understandin
g of variety
of linear and
non-linear
texts in the
form of print
and nonprint
materials
using a range

2.1.1 Able to identify

and distinguish the
shapes of the letters
in the
alphabet.
2.1.2 Able to
recognise and
articulate
initial, medial and
the final sounds
in single syllable
words within given
context /s/ // /t/ p/
: (a)
(s) (a) (t) (p)
(b
/n/
) // (n)

/m/
(m)

/d/
(d)

(i)
/g/ // /k/ /k/
(c (g) (o) (c) (k)
)
/k/ /e/ // /r/
(ck)
(e) (u) (r)
(d
)

2.1.1 Able to recognise

and articulate
initial, medial and the
final sounds
in single syllable words
within given
conte /
/
/
xt: (a) e/ /i:/ a/ / /,/u:/
(ai (e (ig / (oo)
) e) h) (oa
)
/a:/ /:/ /:/ // /I/
(b (ar) (or) (ur) (ow) (oi)
)
/e/
//
/:/
(c / (air ) (ure) (er)
) /
(ea
r)
/e/ /a/
(d (ay) ( ou)

/aI/ ( /i:/
ie)
(ea)

)
/I/ /:/ /u:/
/:/
(e (oy) (ir) ( ue) (aw)
)
/w/ /f/ /ju:/ // /:/

2.2.1 Able to apply

word attack skills by:
(a) grouping words
according to word
categories.
(b) identifying words
similar in meaning
(c) identifying words
opposite in meaning
2.2.2. Able to read
and understand
phrases and
sentences in linear
and
non-linear texts.
2.2.3 Able to read
and understand
simple and
compound
sentences.
2.2.4. Able to read

2.2.1
Able to apply word
attack skills by
identifying:
(a) homographs
(b) homophones

2.2.2
Able to read and
understand phrases
and sentences from:
(a) linear texts
(b) non-linear texts

2.2.4
Able to apply
dictionary skills:
(a) locate words
(b) meaning of base
word
2.2.3
Able to read and

2.2.1
Able to apply word
attack skills by:
(a) using contextual
clues to get
meaning of words:
(i) before the word
(anaphoric)
(ii) after the word
(cataphoric)
(b) identifying idioms
2.2.2
Able to read and
understand phrases
and sentences from:
(a) linear texts
(b) non-linear texts
2.2.3
Able to read and
demonstrate
understanding of
texts by:
(a) sequencing
(b) predicting
(c) giving main ideas

2.2.1
Able to apply word
attack skills by
identifying:
(a) proverbs
(b) phrasal verbs
(c) similes
2.2.2
Able to read and
understand
phrases and
sentences from:
(a) linear texts
(b) non-linear texts
2.2.3
Able to read and
demonstrate
understanding of
texts by:
(a) giving main ideas
and supporting
details

of strategies
to construct
meaning.
2.3
By the end of
the 6-year
primary
schooling,
pupils will be
able to read
independently
for information
and enjoyment

/h/ /b/ /f/ /l/ /s/

(e (h) (b) (f,ff) (l,ll) (ss)
)
/d/ /v/ /w/
(j)
(v) (w) /ks/
(f
)

/gz/
(x)

(g /j/ /z/ /kw/ (qu)

) (y) (z,zz
)
/t/ // //
(h (ch) (s //
h) (th)
)

//
(ng)

2.1.3 Able to blend

two to four
phonemes into
recognizable
words and read them
aloud.
2.1.4 Able to
segment words into
phonemes to spell.
2.2.1 Able to read
and apply word
recognition and word
attack skills
by matching words
with:
a) graphics
b) spoken words
2.2.2 Able to read
and understand

(f (wh) (ph) (ew ) (oe ) (au)

)
/e/ /i:/ /a/ // /u:/
(g (a-e)(e- ( i- (o-e) (u-e)
e) e)
)
2.1.2 Able to blend
phonemes into
recognizable words and
read them aloud.
2.1.3 Able to segment
words into phonemes to
spell.

2.2.1 Able to read and

apply word recognition
and word attack skills
by:
a) matching words with
spoken words.
b) reading and grouping
words according to word
families.
2.2.2 Able to read and
understand phrases in
linear and non-linear
texts.
2.2.3 Able to read and
understand simple
sentences in linear and
non-linear texts.
2.2.4 Able to read and
understand a paragraph
of 5-8 simple sentences.

and understand a
paragraph with
simple and
compound
sentences.

demonstrate
understanding of
texts by:
(a) sequencing
(b) predicting

2.2.5 Able to apply

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

with guidance

2.3.1 Able to read for

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

2.3.1
Able to read for
information and
enjoyment with
guidance:
(a) fiction
(b) non-fiction

and supporting
details
2.2.4
Able to apply
dictionary skills
(a) recognise
abbreviations
(b) understand
meaning of words in
context

2.3.1
Able to read for
information and
enjoyment with
guidance:
(a) fiction
(b) non-fiction

(b) stating cause and

effect
(c) drawing
conclusions
2.2.4
Able to apply
dictionary skills to
identify and
understand meaning
of
words in context
2.3.1
Able to read for
information and
enjoyment:
(a) fiction
(b) non-fiction

phrases in linear and

non-linear
texts.
2.2.3 Able to read
and understand
sentences (3-5
words) in linear
and non-linear texts
with guidance.

2.2.5 Able to apply basic

dictionary skills using
picture dictionaries.
2.3.1 Able to read simple
texts with
guidance:
a) fiction
b) non fiction

2.2.4 Able to read a

paragraph of 3-5
simple sentences.
2.2.5 Able to apply
basic dictionary
skills using picture
dictionaries.
2.3.1 Able to read
simple texts with
guidance:
a) fiction
b) non fiction

WRITING
3.1
By the end of
the 6 year
primary
schooling,
pupils will be
able to form
letters and
words in neat

3.1.1 Able to
demonstrate fine
motor
control of hands and
fingers by:
a) handling objects
and manipulating
them.
b) moving hands and
fingers using writing
apparatus
c) using correct
posture and pen hold
grip
d) scribbling in
clockwise movement

3.1.1 Able to write in neat

legible print:
a) words
a) phrases
b) simple sentences
3.1.2 Able to write
numerals in neat
legible print:
a) numeral form
b) word form
3.2.1 Able to complete
with guidance:
a) simple messages

3.1.1 Able to write in

neat legible print
with correct
spelling :
(a) phrases
(b) simple sentences
3.1.2 Able to write
numerals in neat
legible print with
correct spelling:
(a) numeral form
(b) word form

3.1.1
Able to write in neat
legible print with
correct spelling:
(a) phrases
(b) sentences
(c) numerals in
word form

3.1.2
Able to write in neat
cursive writing with
correct spelling:

3.1.1
Able to write in neat
legible print with
correct spelling:
(a) sentences
(b) paragraphs
3.1.2
Able to write in neat
cursive writing with
correct spelling:
(a) sentences
(b) paragraphs
3.2.1

3.1.1
Able to write in neat
legible print
with correct spelling:
(a) sentences
(b) paragraphs
3.1.2
Able to write in neat
cursive writing
with correct spelling:
(a) sentences
(b) paragraphs

legible print
including
cursive
writing.
3.2
By the end of
the 6 year
primary
schooling,
pupils will be
able to write
using
appropriate
language form
and style for a
range of
purposes

e) scribbling in anticlockwise movement

f) drawing simple
strokes up and down
g) drawing lines from
left to right
h) drawing patterns
3.1.2 Able to copy
and write in neat
legible print:
a) small (lowercase)
letters
b) capital
(uppercase) letters
c) numerals
d) words
e) phrases
f) simple sentences

3.2.1. Able to
complete with
guidance:
a) forms with
personal details
b) lists
3.2.2 Able to write 35 word sentences
with guidance.

3.3
By the end of
the 6-year
primary
schooling,
pupils will be
able to write
and present

3.2.3 Able to
punctuate correctly:
a) capital letters
b) full stop
c) question mark
3.2.4 Able to spell
common sight
words

b) posters
3.2.2 Able to write simple
sentences with guidance.
3.2.3 Able to punctuate
correctly:
a) capital letters
b) full stop
c) question mark
3.2.4 Able to spell
common sight
words.

3.3.1 Able to create

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

3.2.1 Able to
complete :
(a) linear texts
(b) non-linear texts.
3.2.2 Able to write
with guidance
(a) simple sentences
(b) compound
sentences
(c) questions
3.2.3 Able to
punctuate correctly:
(a) exclamation
mark
(b) comma
3.2.4 Able to spell
common sight
words.

3.3.1 Able to create

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

(a) words
(b) phrases
numerals in word
form
3.2.1
Able to transfer
information with
guidance to
complete:
(a) linear texts
non-linear texts
3.2.2
Able to write with
guidance:
(a) labels
(b) notices

Able to transfer
information with
guidance to
complete:
(a) linear texts
(b) non-linear texts
3.2.2
Able to write with
guidance:
(a) stories
(b) poems
(c) informal letters
3.2.3
Able to use
punctuation
correctly.

(c) messages

3.2.4
Able to spell words
by applying spelling
rules.

3.2.3
Able to punctuate
correctly:
(a) apostrophe
(b) speech markers

3.3.1
Able to create texts
using a variety of
media with
guidance:
(a) non-linear
(b) linear

3.2.4
Able to spell words
by applying spelling
rules
3.3.1
Able to create simple

3.2.1
Able to transfer
information to
complete:
(a) linear texts
(b) non-linear texts
3.2.2
Able to write with
guidance:
(a) stories
(b) formal letters
(c) poems
(d) descriptions
(e) instructions

3.2.3
Able to use
punctuation
Correctly
3.2.4
Able to spell words
by applying
spelling rules

3.3.1
Able to create texts
using a variety
of media:
(a) non-linear
(b) linear

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

LANGUAG
E ARTS
4.1
By the end of
the 6-year
primary
schooling,
pupils will be
able to enjoy
and appreciate
rhymes, poems
and songs.
4.2

texts using a variety

of media with
guidance:
(a) non-linear

3.3.1 Able to create

simple non-linear
texts using a variety
of media
with guidance:
a) greeting cards
b) lists

4.1.1 Able to enjoy

nursery
rhymes, jazz chants
and action
songs through nonverbal
response.
4.1.2 Able to recite
nursery rhymes ,
jazz chants and sing
action songs
with correct
pronunciation and
rhythm.
4.2.1 Able to
demonstrate skills in
handling books
appropriately.

(b) linear

4.1.1 Able to enjoy action

songs
and jazz chants through
nonverbal response.
4.1.2 Able to sing action
songs and
recite jazz chants with
correct
pronunciation, rhythm
and
intonation.
4.2.1 Able to respond to:
a. book covers
b. pictures in books
c. characters
with guidance.

4.1.1 Able to enjoy

action songs, jazz
chants and poems
through nonverbal
response.

4.1.1
Able to enjoy jazz
chants, poems and
songs through nonverbal response

4.1.2 Able to sing

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

4.1.2
Able to sing songs
and recite jazz
chants and poems
with correct stress,
pronunciation,
rhythm and
intonation

4.2.1 Able to
respond to:
(a) characters

4.2.1
Able to respond to
literary texts:

4.1.1
Able to enjoy jazz
chants, poems and
songs through nonverbal response
4.1.2
Able to listen to, sing
songs, recite jazz
chants and poems
with correct stress,
pronunciation,
rhythm and
intonation
4.2.1
Able to respond to
literary texts:
(a) characters
(b) place and time

4.1.1
Able to enjoy jazz
chants, poems and
songs through
nonverbal
responses
4.1.2
Able to sing songs
and recite jazz
chants and poems
with correct stress,
pronunciation,
rhythm and
intonation
4.2.1
Able to respond to

By the end of
the 6-year
primary
schooling
pupils will be
able to express
personal
response to
literary texts.
4.3
By the end of
the 6-year
primary
schooling,
pupils will be
able to plan,
organize and
produce
creative works
for enjoyment.

GRAMMA
R
5.1
By the end of
the 6
year primary
schooling,
pupils will be

4.2.2 Able to respond

to:
a. book covers
b. pictures in books
with guidance.
4.3.1 Able to produce
simple creative
works with guidance
based on:
a) nursery rhymes
b) action songs
c) jazz chants
d) stories
4.3.2 Able to take
part with guidance in
a performance based
on:
a) nursery rhymes
b) action songs
c) jazz chants d)
stories

4.3.1 Able to produce

simple creative
works with guidance
based on:
a) action songs
b) jazz chants
c) stories
4.3.2 Able to take part
with guidance in
a performance based on:
a) action songs
b) jazz chants
c) stories

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

(c) values
(a) characters
(b) place and time
(c) values
4.3.1
Able to plan, produce
and display creative
works based on
literary texts using a
variety of media with
guidance

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

4.3.2
Able to plan, prepare
and participate in a
performance with
guidance based on
literary works

5.1.1 Able to use

nouns correctly and
appropriately:
(a) common nouns
(b) proper nouns
(c) singular nouns
(d) plural nouns

5.1.1
Able to use nouns
correctly and
appropriately:
(a) common
nouns
(b) singular

5.1.2 Able to use

pronouns correctly
and appropriately:

nouns
(c) plural nouns
(d) countable

4.3.1
Able to plan,
produce and display
creative works based
on literary texts
using a variety of
media with guidance
4.3.2
Able to plan, prepare
and participate in a
performance with
guidance based on
literary works

literary texts:
(a) characters;
(b) place and time;
(c) values
4.3.1
Able to plan,
produce and display
creative works
based on literary
texts using a variety
of media with
guidance

4.3.2
Able to plan,
prepare and
participate in a
performance with
guidance based on
literary works

5.1.1
Able to use nouns
correctly and
appropriately:
(a) common nouns
(b) collective nouns
5.1.2
Able to use pronouns
correctly and
appropriately:
(a) reflexive
(b) interrogative

5.1.1
Able to use nouns
correctly and
appropriately
5.1.2
Able to use pronouns
correctly and
appropriately
5.1.3

able to use
different word
classes
correctly and
appropriately.

(a) personal
(b) demonstrative
(c) possessive
5.1.3 Able to use
verbs correctly and
appropriately:
(a) regular verbs
(b) simple present
tense
(c) simple past tense
5.1.4 Able to use
conjunctions
correctly and
appropriately:
(a) and
(b) or
(c) but
5.1.5 Able to use
prepositions
correctly and
appropriately:
(a) in
(b) on
(c) under
(d) up
(e) in front of
(f ) behind
(g) at
5.1.6 Able to use
adjectives correctly
and appropriately:
(a) colour
(b) shape

nouns
(e) uncountable
nouns
5.1.2
Able to use
pronouns correctly
and appropriately:
(a) possessive
(b)
interrogative
5.1.3
Able to use verbs
correctly and
appropriately:
(a) irregular
verbs
(b) verbs that
do not
change
form
(c) present
continuous tense
(d) past
continuous
tense
5.1.4
Able to use
conjunctions
correctly and
appropriately:
(a) because
(b) so

5.1.3
Able to use verbs
correctly and
appropriately:
(a) simple future
tense
(b) future continuous
tense
5.1.4
Able to use
conjunctions
correctly
and appropriately:
(a) although
(b) since

Able to use verbs

correctly and
appropriately
5.1.4
Able to use
conjunctions
correctly and
appropriately
5.1.5
Able to use
prepositions
correctly and
appropriately

5.1.5
Able to use
prepositions
correctly
and appropriately:
(a) over
(b) among
(c) through
(d) across
(e) along
(f ) against

5.1.6
Able to use
adjectives correctly
and appropriately

5.1.6
Able to use
adjectives correctly
and
appropriately.

5.1.8
Able to use adverbs
correctly and
appropriately

5.1.7
Able to use articles
correctly and
appropriately.
5.1.8

5.1.7
Able to use articles
correctly and
appropriately

(c) size
(d) opinion
5.1.7 Able to use
articles correctly and
appropriately:
(a) a
(b) an
(c) the
5.2.1. Able to
construct declarative
sentences correctly.

5.1.5
Able to use
prepositions
correctly and
appropriately:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f )

above
below
beside
next to
between
near

5.1.6
Able to use
adjectives correctly
and appropriately:
(a)
comparative
(b)
superlative
5.1.7
Able to use articles
correctl and
appropriately:
(a) the
(b) zero
article (-)
5.1.8
Able to use adverbs
correctly and
appropriately:

Able to use adverbs

correctly and
appropriately:
(a) frequency
(b) degree

(a) manner
(b) time
(c) place