Primary 1 English language Scheme of Work (NERDC)

Scheme of Work for English Language – Primary 1 - NERDC Curriculum

The Primary 1 English Scheme of Work is a structured academic guide designed to help young learners develop foundational communication and literacy skills. At this level, pupils are introduced to the basics of reading, writing, listening, and speaking in English.

This complete guide covers the First, Second, and Third Term schemes of work, providing teachers, parents, and school administrators with a comprehensive roadmap for effective teaching and learning.

By following this scheme, pupils gradually progress from recognizing letters and sounds to forming sentences, understanding short passages, and expressing themselves confidently.

Primary 1 English Scheme of Work is a weekly breakdown of topics designed to teach pupils basic English skills such as alphabet recognition, phonics, word formation, sentence construction, comprehension, and simple writing across three school terms.

Primary 1 English Scheme of Work – First Term

Week Topics Sub-Topics / Content Learning Objectives
Week 1 Introduction to English Greetings, classroom instructions Pupils respond to simple commands and greetings
Week 2 Alphabet (A–Z) Uppercase & lowercase letters Identify and recite letters correctly
Week 3 Phonics Sounds Letter sounds and examples Pronounce sounds accurately
Week 4 Vowels & Consonants a, e, i, o, u Differentiate vowels and consonants
Week 5 Letter Formation Writing and tracing Develop neat handwriting
Week 6 Simple Words CVC words Read and form simple words
Week 7 Simple Sentences Basic sentence structure Read short sentences
Week 8 Parts of the Body Body vocabulary Identify and name body parts
Week 9 Articles (A & An) Usage rules Apply correctly in sentences
Week 10 Nouns Names of things Identify naming words
Week 11 Revision All topics Reinforce learning
Week 12 Examination Assessment Evaluate performance

Primary 1 English Scheme of Work – Second Term

Week Topics Sub-Topics / Content Learning Objectives
Week 1 Revision First term topics Recall prior knowledge
Week 2 Reading Skills Word recognition Improve reading fluency
Week 3 Sentence Structure Subject + verb Form simple sentences
Week 4 Verbs Action words Use verbs correctly
Week 5 Opposites Word pairs Identify opposites
Week 6 Plurals Adding s/es Form plural nouns
Week 7 Mid-Term/Revision Practice Reinforce learning
Week 8 Pronouns I, He, She, It Replace nouns
Week 9 Comprehension Short passages Answer questions
Week 10 Dictation Spelling Improve listening
Week 11 Revision All topics Consolidate
Week 12 Examination Assessment Evaluate learning

Primary 1 English Scheme of Work – Third Term

Week Topics Sub-Topics / Content Learning Objectives
Week 1 Revision Second term topics Recall concepts
Week 2 Adjectives Describing words Describe nouns
Week 3 Sentence Writing Short sentences Improve writing
Week 4 Composition Self/family writing Express ideas
Week 5 Reading Aloud Fluency Read confidently
Week 6 Listening Skills Instructions Respond correctly
Week 7 Mid-Term/Revision Practice Strengthen skills
Week 8 Picture Reading Image description Interpret visuals
Week 9 Punctuation Capital letters, full stop Apply correctly
Week 10 Vocabulary Everyday words Expand word bank
Week 11 Revision All topics Reinforce learning
Week 12 Examination Final test Assess progress
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