State of Kuwait

Ministry of Education
ELT General Supervision

Curriculum and Curriculum Standards for Primary Education

(Grade 1)

Annual Planning for Terms 1 and 2

Based on the new Curriculum
New fun with English
2017 – 2018
 Curriculum and Curriculum Standards for Primary Education
Annual Planning for Grade One
New fun with English
(1 A)
First Semester:
Title of the Specific Competences Learning content Number of Weeks
LUs (learning periods
units)
Adjustment Adjustment period Teacher and students get familiarized with each other 4 periods 1 week
period
Teacher can propose different games to make a smooth
entrance of the children into a new school atmosphere
Using greetings and simple everyday language
1. Hello 10 periods 2½ weeks
1.1 Listening to and recognizing simple words, phrases, - Instructions, presentations, songs, poems and stories
sentences as well as oral instructions heard in everyday about school, child’s identity, print in the classroom,
short stories, numbers...
life situations.
1.2.2. Following simple instructions given by the - answering simple questions, presenting simple
teacher in the classroom information, speaking about the illustrations and
pictures in the classroom (e.g.: possessive, Greetings,
1.3. Listening respectfully to the speaker
introductions, counting....)
1.4 Identifying numbers from (1-20) in a listening text
-pronouns e.g.: "I" “this" " my" .......
2.2. Responding to simple communicative situations in
mini dialogues related to every day topics - letters of the alphabet with their short and long
3.2. Reading and viewing illustrations, pictures and sounds- , Reading and writing the letters of alphabet
signs in order to recognize common and unique - basic terminology and conventions of school and
characteristics of different written and visual materials school objects (e.g.: school, teacher, books,
3.3 Handling books respectfully and appropriately pencils...etc.)
4.2. Staying on topic while writing words and drawing
- exercise the proper pronunciation of the sounds and
pictures related to an assigned topic with the support of
names of the alphabet and some common words
the teacher.
4.3. Following a simple written pattern and handling - direction of words read in English, direction of writing
project tools neatly with teacher's support and guidance ( pre-writing activities, alphabets, numbers, projects)
- types of images (drawings, pictures, etc.), handwriting
and drawings
 Title of the Specific Competences Learning content Number of Weeks
LUs (learning periods
units)
2. My body 10 periods 2½ weeks
1.1 Listening to and recognizing simple words, phrases, - Instructions, presentations, songs, poems and stories
sentences as well as oral instructions heard in everyday about school, print in the classroom, short stories,
numbers, body parts...
life situations.
1.2.2. Following simple instructions given by the - asking and answering simple questions, presenting
teacher in the classroom simple information , responding to a text
1.4 Identifying numbers from (1-20) in a listening text
2.1. Using simple words, expressions and sentences to -pronouns e.g.: "I"; " this"; " my" etc.
express themselves about self, family, food and other -plurals
items in short conversations or individual speech
- letters of the alphabet with their short and long
3.2. Reading and viewing illustrations, pictures and
sounds- , Reading and writing the letters of alphabet
signs in order to recognize common and unique
characteristics of different written and visual materials - direction of words read in English, direction of writing
4.2. Staying on topic while writing words and drawing (, alphabets, numbers, projects.....)
pictures related to an assigned topic with the support of
the teacher. - exercise the proper pronunciation of the sounds and
names of the alphabet and some common words

- types of images (drawings, pictures, etc.),

handwriting and drawings
 Title of the Specific Competences Learning content Number of Weeks
LUs (learning periods
units)
3. My family 8 periods 2 weeks
1.2.2. Following simple instructions given by the - Instructions, presentations songs, poems about family:
teacher in the classroom e.g.: (parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters/ describing
daily routines .....)
1.3 Listening respectfully to the speaker
- various prints in the classroom, picture books, short
1.4 Identifying numbers from (1-20) in a listening text stories and poems read aloud by the teacher, comic
strips.....
2.1. Using simple words, expressions and sentences to
express themselves about self, family, food and other - asking and answering questions, talking about and
presenting simple information and personal experiences
items in short conversations or individual speech
(gained from field trips, activities....., responding to
2.2. Responding to simple communicative situations in texts, and or teacher
mini dialogues related to every day topics
-pronouns e.g.: "I"; " this"; " my"
2.3 Building up positive personal motivation to speak
- exercise the proper pronunciation of the sounds and
with peers and adults using simple phrases and names of the alphabet and some common words ,
Sentences. phrases
3.4. Reading English letters, frequent words, and Arabic - direction of writing (alphabets, numbers, projects.....)
digits they come across in familiar contexts

4.2. Staying on topic while writing words and drawing

pictures related to an assigned topic with the support of
the teacher.
 Title of the Specific Competences Learning content Number of Weeks
LUs (learning periods
units)
4.My house 8 periods 2 weeks
1.4 Identifying numbers from (1-20) in a listening text - Instructions, presentations songs, poems about house:
(rooms, furniture, colours, food, action verbs.....)
2.1. Using simple words, expressions and sentences to
express themselves about self, family, food and other - various prints in the classroom, picture books, short
items in short conversations or individual speech stories and poems read aloud by the teacher, comic
strips.....
2.3 Building up positive personal motivation to speak
with peers and adults using simple phrases and - asking and answering questions, talking about and
sentences. presenting simple information and personal experiences
(gained from field trips, activities....., responding to
3.2. Reading and viewing illustrations, pictures and texts, and or teacher
signs in order to recognize common and unique
characteristics of different written and visual materials - exercise the proper pronunciation of the sounds and
names of the alphabet and some common words,
3.3 Handling books respectfully and appropriately simple sentences

4.3. Following a simple written pattern and handling - Pronouns

project tools neatly with teacher’s support and guidance.
- Progressive tense
 Title of the Specific Competences Learning content Number of Weeks
LUs (learning periods
units)
5. My food 8 periods 2 weeks
1.1. Listening to and recognizing simple words, phrases, Instructions, presentations, songs, poems and stories
sentences as well as oral instructions heard in everyday about food, likes and dislikes
life situations
- print in the classroom, big books, short stories and
2.1. Using simple words, expressions and sentences to poems read aloud by the teacher, short texts
express themselves about self, family, food and other
- asking and answering question, presenting simple
items in short conversations or individual speech
information and personal experiences,
2.2. Responding to simple communicative situations in
-model verbs can/can't for ability
mini dialogues related to every day topics
- letters of the alphabet with their short and long sounds
2.3 Building up positive personal motivation to speak
with peers and adults using simple phrases and - exercise the proper pronunciation of the sounds and
sentences. names of the alphabet and some common words ,
phrases and sentences
3.2. Reading and viewing illustrations, pictures and
signs in order to recognize common and unique - writing upper and lower case letters and numbers
characteristics of different written and visual materials

3.4. Reading English letters, frequent words, and Arabic

digits they come across in familiar contexts

4.2. Staying on topic while writing words and drawing

pictures related to an assigned topic with the support of
the teacher

4.3. Following a simple written pattern and handling

project tools neatly with teacher’s support and guidance.

Reinforcement of the skills covered in the previous 4 periods 1 week

units by giving different activities
Second Semester

Title of the Specific Competences Learning content Number of Weeks

LUs Periods
(learning
units)
adjustment period after the spring break, reactivating 4 1
students intake of English
6. Going to 10 periods 2½ weeks
school 1.1. Listening to and recognizing simple words, Instructions, presentations, songs, poems and stories
phrases, sentences as well as oral instructions heard in about places
everyday life situations
- big books, short stories and poems read aloud by the
1.4. Identifying numbers from (1-20) in a listening teacher, comic strips; short texts
text.
- asking and answering questions, presenting simple
2.2. Responding to simple communicative situations information and personal experience
in mini dialogues related to every day topics
- asking simple questions for understanding the texts
2.3. Building up positive personal motivation to and responding to them
speak with peers and adults using simple phrases and
sentences -Progressive tense
2.4. Using the knowledge and abilities acquired in -writing upper and lower case letters and numbers
other subjects when producing sounds of English or
speaking about their family or school - letters of the alphabet with their short and long
sounds
3.4 Reading English letters, frequent words , and
Arabic digits they come across in familiar contexts - Exercise the proper pronunciation of the sounds of
the alphabet and some common words as well as short
4.3 Following a simple written pattern and handling sentences
project tools neatly with teacher's support and
guidance
 Title of the Specific Competences Learning content Number of Weeks
LUs periods
(learning
units)
7. Let's do it 10 periods 2½ weeks
1.4. Identifying numbers from (1-20) in a listening Instructions, presentations, songs, poems and stories
text. about actions, abilities, suggestions

2.2. Responding to simple communicative - big books, short stories and poems read aloud by the
situations in mini dialogues related to every day topics teacher, comic strips; short texts
2.3. Building up positive personal motivation to - asking and answering questions, presenting simple
speak with peers and adults using simple phrases and information and personal experience, asking simple
sentences questions for understanding the texts and responding
to them
2.4. Using the knowledge and abilities
acquired in other subjects when speaking about --model verbs can for ability
their family or school
-the sounds of the alphabet –numbers
3.1. Reading grade level words and simple phrases and
identifying some of the high frequency words - letters of the alphabet with their short and long
associated to images or symbols sounds
3.4 Reading English letters, frequent words , and - Exercise the proper pronunciation of the sounds of
Arabic digits they come across in familiar contexts the alphabet and some common words as well as
short sentences
4.1. Writing letters / simple words and using
drawings to indicate objects or feelings
- the structure of simple words
4.4.Drawing simple objects from nature
 Title of the Specific Competences Learning content Number of Weeks
LUs (learning Periods
units)
8. On the farm 8 periods 2 weeks
1.3. Listening respectfully to the speaker Instructions, presentations, songs, poems and stories
about animals, descriptions,....
1.4. Identifying numbers from (1-20) in a listening
text. - big books, short stories and poems read aloud by the
teacher, comic strips; informative texts
2.2. Responding to simple communicative situations
in mini dialogues related to every day topics - asking and answering questions, presenting simple
information and personal experience, asking simple
2.4. Using the knowledge and abilities questions for understanding the texts and responding
acquired in other subjects when speaking about their to them
family or school
-imperatives
3.1. Reading grade level words and simple phrases
and identifying some of the high frequency words -numbers
associated to images or symbols
-descriptions
3.4 Reading English letters, frequent words , and
Arabic digits they come across in familiar contexts -the sounds of the alphabet –numbers

4.1. Writing letters / simple words and using - letters of the alphabet with their short and long
drawings to indicate objects or feelings sounds

4.4.Drawing simple objects from nature - Exercise the proper pronunciation of the sounds of
the alphabet and some common words as well as
short sentences

- the structure of simple words

 Title of the Specific Competences Learning content Number of Weeks
LUs (learning periods
units)
9. Learn about 8 periods 2 weeks
Kuwait 1.1 Listening to and recognizing simple words, Instructions, presentations, songs, poems and stories
phrases, sentences as well as oral instructions heard in about Kuwait
everyday life situations
- big books, short stories and poems read aloud by the
1.2.1 Distinguishing initial, medial and end sounds in teacher, comic strips; short texts
simple words as well as understanding the meaning of
these words while/after listening - asking and answering questions, presenting simple
information and personal experience, asking simple
1.2.2. Following simple instructions given by the questions for understanding the texts and responding
teacher in the classroom to them
1.4 Identifying numbers from 1-20 in a listening text. - descriptions
2.1. Using simple words, expressions and sentences to - model verbs can for ability
express themselves about self, family, food and other
items in short conversations or individual speech - the sounds of the alphabet
3.1 Reading grade level words and simple phrases and - numbers
identifying some of the high frequency words
associated to images or symbols - letters of the alphabet with their short and long
sounds
4.1. Writing letters / simple words and using drawings
to indicate objects or feelings - Exercise the proper pronunciation of the sounds of
the alphabet and some common words as well as
4.4.Drawing simple objects from nature short sentences

- the structure of simple words

 Title of the Specific Competences Learning content Number of Weeks
LUs (learning periods
units)
10. Let's play! 8 periods 2 weeks
1.1 Listening to and recognizing simple words, Instructions, presentations, songs, poems and stories
phrases, sentences as well as oral instructions heard in about places
everyday life situations
- big books, short stories and poems read aloud by the
1.2.1 Distinguishing initial, medial and end sounds in teacher, comic strips; short texts
simple words as well as understanding the meaning of
these words while/after listening - asking and answering questions, presenting simple
information and personal experience, asking simple
1.4 Identifying numbers from 1-20 in a listening text. questions for understanding the texts and responding
to them
2.1. Using simple words, expressions and sentences to
express themselves about self, family, food and other - Present tense (simple/progressive)
items in short conversations or individual speech
-likes/dislikes
2.2. Responding to simple communicative situations
in mini dialogues related to every day topics -suggestions
3.1 Reading grade level words and simple phrases and -descriptions
identifying some of the high frequency words
associated to images or symbols -the sounds of the alphabet – numbers
4.3 Following a simple written pattern neatly and - letters of the alphabet with their short and long
handling project tools neatly with teacher's support sounds
and guidance.
- Exercise the proper pronunciation of the sounds of
the alphabet and some common words as well as
short sentences

-the structure of simple words and simple phrases

Reinforcement of the skills covered in the previous 4 periods 1 week

units by giving different activities