Grade 4 Kiswahili

Course Overview: Grade 4 Kiswahili

The Grade 4 Kiswahili course builds on the foundational language skills learned in earlier grades. It emphasizes fluency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing Kiswahili. Learners expand their vocabulary, improve grammar skills, and engage in creative expression while understanding the cultural significance of Kiswahili.

Key Areas of Focus:

1. Kusikiliza na Kuzungumza (Listening and Speaking)

• Listening to stories, poems, and instructions for comprehension.
• Engaging in group discussions and role-play to build confidence in speaking Kiswahili.
• Practicing polite expressions and greetings in different contexts.

2. Kusoma (Reading)

• Reading and understanding simple texts, folktales, and poems.
• Answering comprehension questions based on the text.
• Identifying main ideas, supporting details, and sequence of events.

3. Kuandika (Writing)

• Writing short paragraphs, letters, and simple essays.
• Practicing neat handwriting and correct punctuation.
• Writing creative pieces such as poems and riddles.

4. Sarufi (Grammar)

• Mastering parts of speech, including nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs.
• Understanding sentence structure and subject-verb agreement.
• Using singular and plural forms, tenses, and prepositions correctly.

5. Msamiati (Vocabulary)

• Expanding vocabulary through synonyms, antonyms, and word games.
• Learning new words related to specific themes (e.g., school, home, environment).
• Using proverbs (methali) and idioms (nahau) in sentences.

6. Fasihi Simulizi (Oral Literature)

• Exploring folktales, myths, and legends for moral lessons.
• Reciting riddles (vitendawili), proverbs, and tongue twisters (vilumi).
• Discussing the cultural importance of oral literature.

7. Ubunifu (Creative Expression)

• Writing short stories and dialogues.
• Composing and reciting poems and songs.
• Drawing and describing scenes or events in Kiswahili.

Practical Activities:

• Participating in debates and storytelling sessions.
• Reading aloud to practice fluency and pronunciation.
• Writing simple compositions about familiar topics (e.g., family, school).
• Reciting proverbs and riddles in group settings.

This course develops learners’ ability to use Kiswahili effectively for communication, comprehension, and creative expression while instilling an appreciation for its cultural heritage.