Basic 5 - First Term
Basic 5 - First Term
Academic Season
MOTTO: EXCELLENCE
Scheme of Learning for
FIRST TERM
September–December 2024
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The schedule for the First Term Examinations is: MONDAY 9TH – FRIDAY 13TH DECEMBER, 2024.
• Submission of enrolments and final registration closes on: 15TH NOVEMBER, 2024.
• Full payment of the total bill for the examinations must be made at the time of registration.
6 Sub-Strand 5: B5.1.5.1: Appreciate pieces of literary B5.1.5.1.1. Use costume to dramatise or role-play parts/whole of stories
7 Dramatization materials through dramatization B5.1.5.1.1. Use costume to dramatise or role-play parts/whole of stories
8 and Role Play B5.1.5.2: Appreciate key issues in B5.1.5.2.1. Interpret moral values in plays/stories
stories/sketches B5.1.5.2.2. Develop sketches from stories read or heard
B5.1.5.2.3. Analyse the actions of characters in sketches
9 Sub-Strand 6: B5.1.6.1: Use culturally acceptable B5.1.6.1.1. Describe/talk about names of regions/places in the country as well as
Conversation - language for communication personalities in the community, expressing ideas and feelings clearly
10 Talking about B5.1.6.2: Demonstrate positive B5.1.6.2.1. Maintain appropriate posture and facial expression
Oneself, Family, listening and viewing attitudes and B5.1.6.2.2. Listen and view for the entire duration of a text, speech, presentation, video
People, Customs, behaviour by showing attentiveness etc.
Social/Cultural and understanding
11 Values and B5.1.6.3: Use knowledge of language B5.1.6.3.1. Engage in collaborative conversation on topics such as social issues, values
Manners and communicative skills to and manners with adults
12 participate in conversation B5.1.6.3.2. Demonstrate turn taking in conversation in different topics and follow agreed-
upon rules for conversation, e.g. listening to others, speaking one at a time.
B5.1.6.3.3. Respond to questions to give further clarification of an opinion
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BBEKO STRATEGIC SCHEME OF LEARNING 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR 3
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STRAND 2: READING
4 B5.3.1.1.4. Identify and use abstract nouns to refer to concepts and ideas
5 Sub-Strand 2: B5.3.2.1: Apply knowledge of B5.3.2.1.1. Identify and use indefinite and definite articles ‘a’ and ‘an’ to refer to a person,
Determiners different types of determiners in animal, event, time or objects in general
6 communication B5.3.2.1.2. Identify and use quantifiers to show qualities: − ordinal first, second etc.) − a few/a
little etc. − both each/every − Another, other, etc
7 B5.3.2.1.3. Identify and use possessive pronouns to show possession
9 B5.3.2.1.5. Identify and use interrogative determiners e.g. which, whose -to find out which
person something belongs to
10 Sub-Strand 3: B5.3.3.1: Apply knowledge of B5.3.3.1.1. Identify and use indefinite pronouns e.g. someone, anyone, everything etc.
Pronouns different types of pronouns in Possessive pronouns to show possession, e.g. mine, ours etc.
communication
11 Sub-Strand 4: B5.3.4.1: Apply the knowledge B5.3.4.1.1. Use comparatives forms of regular and irregular adjectives to make comparisons: −
Adjectives of adjectives in communication Regular e.g. shorter − Irregular: better
12 B5.3.4.1.1. Use comparatives forms of regular and irregular adjectives to make comparisons: −
Regular e.g. shorter − Irregular: better
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BBEKO STRATEGIC SCHEME OF LEARNING 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR 5
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STRAND 4: WRITING
3 Sub-Strand 6: B5.4.3.1: Develop, organize and B5.4.3.1.1. Choose appropriate ways and modes of writing for a variety of purposes,
Paragraph express ideas cohesively in writing audience and contexts and organise facts, ideas and/or points of view in a way appropriate
Development and representing for a variety of to the mode of delivery, using appropriate text features
purposes, audience and context
4 B5.4.3.1.2. Identify the main idea and minor ideas/supporting details in a paragraph
5 B5.4.3.1.3. Elaborate on, explain and or justify the main ideas of a paragraph by providing
explanation and examples
6 B5.4.3.1.4. Use cohesive devices –pronouns, repetition of vocabulary or grammatical
structures to link ideas in a paragraph, e.g. use connectors to link similar ideas, give reasons
and add information
7 Sub-Strand 9: B5.4.9.1: Apply the skills and B5.4.9.1.1. Select a topic of choice on issues in their community, brainstorm and organise
Writing as a strategies for idea generation, ideas before writing
Process selection, development, organization
and revision in writing
8 B5.4.9.2: Develop and express ideas B5.4.9.2.1. Develop ideas into a two-paragraph draft without considering the writing
coherently and cohesively in writing conventions, using appropriate linking words within and across paragraphs to aid cohesion
and avoid ambiguity, e.g. firstly, then, after
9 B5.4.9.3: Apply strategies for B5.4.9.3.1. Review, and revise the draft by proposing grammar for improvement
10 improving drafts for publishing B4.4.9.3.2. Edit/proofread draft, checking capitalization, usage of punctuation and spelling
11 B5.4.9.3.3. Display writing piece for peers to read and publish it in the class magazine
12 B5.4.9.3.3. Display writing piece for peers to read and publish it in the class magazine
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BBEKO STRATEGIC SCHEME OF LEARNING 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR 6
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3 Sub-Strand 2: Using B5.5.2.1: Show understanding of B5.5.2.1.1. Use punctuations: - (the comma) to write an address; - (the apostrophe) in
Punctuation how punctuations are used contraction
appropriately in writing
4 Sub-Strand 3: Using B5.5.3.1: Apply knowledge of B5.5.3.1.1. Identify and use nouns or noun phrases to refer to quantities or units.
5 Naming different types of nouns in B5.5.3.1.2. Identify and use proper nouns to refer to festivals; common nouns: −
Words/Nouns communication Count/non-count − Singular − Plural (regular, irregular) − plural without plural marker
6 B5.5.3.1.3. Identify and use collective nouns to refer to a group of objects and people
7 Sub-Strand 4: Using B5.5.4.1: Demonstrate B5.5.4.1.1. Differentiate between how the simple past and the present perfect tense
Action Words understanding of verbs in everyday forms are used in speech and in writing
8 language B5.5.4.1.1. Differentiate between how the simple past and the present perfect tense
forms are used in speech and in writing
9 B5.5.4.1.2. Use the simple past verb form to express past needs, feelings and interest
11 B5.5.4.1.4. Use singular and plural subjects and the verb forms that go with them.
12 B5.5.4.1.4. Use singular and plural subjects and the verb forms that go with them.
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2 Sub-strand 3: Poems B5.1.3.1: Demonstrate knowledge B5.1.3.1.1 Explore a poem of about six to seven lines correctly.
and understanding of selected poems
3 by discussing them. B5.1.3.1.1 Explore a poem of about six to seven lines correctly.
4 B5.1.3.1.2 Recognise the key words in the poem and discuss the theme of the poem.
5 B5.1.3.1.2 Recognise the key words in the poem and discuss the theme of the poem.
6 Sub-strand 4: B5.1.4.1: Demonstrate knowledge B5.1.4.1.1. Retell a folktale of about five scenes and discuss the moral/values of it.
7 Listening and Story on the structure and features of B5.1.4.1.1. Retell a folktale of about five scenes and discuss the moral/values of it.
Telling folktales
8 B5.1.4.1.2 Recognise the characters in the folktales
9 Sub-Strand 5: B5.1.5.1: Demonstrate an B5.1.5.1.1 Narrate a story of about six to seven characters and recognise the
Dramatisation and Role understanding of how a story can be characters, setting and stage.
10 Play changed into a drama B5.1.5.1.1 Narrate a story of about six to seven characters and recognise the
characters, setting and stage.
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STRAND 2: READING
WEEK SUB- STRAND CONTENT STANDARDS INDICATORS
1 Sub-strand 4: B5.2.4.1: Demonstrate the B5.2.4.1.1 Read and recognise words with familiar sounds.
Phonics: Letter ability to listen to and
2 and sound pronounce words with identical B5.2.4.1.1 Read and recognise words with familiar sounds.
knowledge sounds from a list of words
3 B5.2.4.1.2 Read and recognise diagraphs in words found in paragraphs.
5 B5.2.4.1.3 Blend two or more syllables to form words and read them.
6 B5.2.4.1.3 Blend two or more syllables to form words and read them.
9 Sub-strand 5: B5.2.5.1: Show an B5.2.5.1.1 Read paragraphs of passages aloud with correct pronunciation and tone
Vocabulary understanding of recognising
10 (Sight and and reading about things in their B5.2.5.1.1 Read paragraphs of passages aloud with correct pronunciation and tone
content environment
11 vocabulary) B5.2.5.1.2 Read stories aloud with correct pronunciation and tone.
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STRAND 3: WRITING
WEEK SUB- STRAND CONTENT STANDARDS INDICATORS
1 Sub-strand1: B5.3.1.1: Exhibit knowledge in B5.3.1.1.1 Recognise the use of full stops at the end of a complete sentence, and to separate
Penmanship/ the use of full stops, commas initials.
2 Handwriting and question marks B5.3.1.1.1 Recognise the use of full stops at the end of a complete sentence, and to separate
appropriately in sentences; and initials.
3 write simple sentences boldly B5.3.1.1.2 Recognise that a comma is used to separate a list of items. It serves as a pause in
and clearly. sentences and speech
4 B5.3.1.1.2 Recognise that a comma is used to separate a list of items. It serves as a pause in
sentences and speech
5 B5.3.1.1.3 Recognise that a colon is used to list and explain a statement, or to mention a list of
items.
6 B5.3.1.1.3 Recognise that a colon is used to list and explain a statement, or to mention a list of
items.
7 B5.3.1.1.4 Recognise that quotation marks are used when you want to write or quote the same
words a person said or wrote.
8 B5.3.1.1.4 Recognise that quotation marks are used when you want to write or quote the same
words a person said or wrote.
9 B5.3.1.1.4 Recognise that quotation marks are used when you want to write or quote the same
words a person said or wrote.
10 B5.3.1.1.5 Write simple sentences.
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3 B5.4.1.1.3 Know the appropriate use of colon and quotation marks in narrative writing
8 Sub-strand 3: B5.4.3.1: Exhibit knowledge of B5.4.3.1.1 Write simple descriptive essays about human beings using controlled composition.
Descriptive writing descriptive essays using
9 Writing controlled composition or on B5.4.3.1.1 Write simple descriptive essays about human beings using controlled composition.
their own.
10 B5.4.3.1.2 Give simple descriptive essays about objects using controlled composition
4 Sub-strand 2: Integrating B5.5.2.1: Demonstrate B5.5.2.1.1 Recognise and use commas, full stops, and question marks
Grammar in Written Language knowledge in the use of appropriately in writing.
5 (Punctuation) punctuation marks in passages. B5.5.2.1.2 Understand and use exclamation mark in writing appropriately
7 Sub-strand 3: Integrating B5.5.3.1: Demonstrate B5.5.3.1.1 Recognise and use simple present tense action words in sentences.
Grammar in Written Language knowledge on use of action words
8 (Use of action words) appropriately B5.5.3.1.2 Use simple past tense action words in sentences.
10 Sub-Strand 4: Integrating B5.5.4.1: Demonstrate B5.5.4.1.1 Recognise and use the types of adjectives (dimension, colour, age)
Grammar in Written Language knowledge in the use of
11 (Use of qualifying words) adjectives and adverbs. B5.5.4.1.2 Use of comparative and superlative words/adjectives forms in
sentences.
12 B5.5.4.1.2 Use of comparative and superlative words/adjectives forms in
sentences.
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9 B5.2.1.4 Demonstrate understanding of how B5.2.1.4.1 Describe the uses of carbon dioxide and
carbon and nitrogen are cycled in nature its effects on humans and life on earth
10 B5.2.1.5 Recognise water and air as B5.2.1.5.1 Identify human activities that make water
important natural resources unsuitable for human use
B5.2.1.5.2 Know how to make and keep air clean in
our environment
11 B5.2.2.1 Demonstrate understanding of life B5.2.2.1.1 Relate structure of the parts of a plant
cycle of a plant (leaves, stem, root, flower) to the functions they
Sub-Strand 2: Life
perform
Cycles of Organisms
12 B5.2. 2.1.2 Compare the differences in germination
of bean and maize seeds
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8 B5. 1.3.1.9 Make simple tables and diagrams from the collected data.
B5. 1.3.1.10 Analyse tables, maps, diagrams, photographs and charts,
and generalize the results and make suggestions (e.g. Finding sum or
grand total).
9 Sub-Strand 4: B5.1.4.1. Demonstrate the B5.1.4.1.1. List the effects of technology on the community.
Technology In the use of Technology in the B5.1.4.1.2. Explain the fundamentals of digital system components
Community community (hardware, software and networks).
(Communication)
10 B5.1.4.1.3. Discuss how technology is used to save lives in
community and how they are used
B5.1.4.1.4. Discuss the effects of technology on the community.
11 STRAND 2: Sub-Strand 1: B5.2.1.1. Demonstrate how B5.2.1.1.1. Show the use of Insert, design, animation and transition in
PRESENTATION Introduction to MS to use Microsoft PowerPoint the ribbons section. (New, Open, Save, Save As, Print and Close) and
PowerPoint the Insert and design ribbon.
B5.2.1.1.2. Show a 5-slide presentation using of Insert, design,
animation and transition of the ribbons studied.
12 STRAND 3: Sub-Strand 1: B5.3.1.1. Illustrate the use B5.3.1.1.1. Demonstrate the use of Insert, Design, and Layout (New,
WORD Introduction to Word of word processing Open, Save, Save As, Print and Close) and Insert, Design, and Layout
PROCESSING ribbons. (i.e. clipboard, slides, fonts and paragraph).
B5.3.1.1.2. Illustrate the use Insert, Design and Layout.
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9 STRAND 2: Sub-Strands 1: Religious B5.2.1.1. Appreciate the B5.2.1.1.1: Discuss the moral importance of worship.
RELIGIOUS Worship in the Three importance of prayer, worship
10 PRACTICES Major Religions in Ghana and other acts of worship B5.2.1.1.1: Discuss the moral importance of worship.
AND THEIR
11 MORAL B5 2.1.1.2: Explain the moral significance of religious songs and
IMPLICATIONS recitations.
12 B5 2.1.1.2: Explain the moral significance of religious songs and
recitations.
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BBEKO STRATEGIC SCHEME OF LEARNING 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR 21
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8 STRAND 2: Sub-Strand 1: B5 2.1.1 Demonstrate understanding of how to B5. 2.1.1.4 Generate own ideas for composing and
PERFORMING Thinking and generate own ideas for artistic expressions on the performing own artworks that will reflect the
ARTS Exploring Ideas people based on their history and culture, the physical and social environments of some African
environment and topical local/national/global issues communities
9 STRAND 1: Sub-Strand 1: B5 1.1.1 Demonstrate understanding of how to B5 1.1.1.5. Study the artworks of Ghanaian and other
VISUAL ARTS Thinking and generate own ideas for artistic expressions about African visual artists that reflect topical issues in
Exploring Ideas the people based on their history and culture, the Africa
environment and topical local/national/global issues
10 STRAND 2: Sub-Strand 1: B5 2.1.1 Demonstrate understanding of how to B5. 2.1.1.4 Generate own ideas for composing and
PERFORMING Thinking and generate own ideas for artistic expressions on the performing own artworks that will reflect the
ARTS Exploring Ideas people based on their history and culture, the physical and social environments of some African
environment and topical local/national/global issues communities
11 STRAND 1: Sub-Strand 1: B5 1.1.1 Demonstrate understanding of how to generate B5 1.1.1.6. Brainstorm and come out with ideas for
VISUAL ARTS Thinking and own ideas for artistic expressions about the people based creating own visual works that will reflect topical
Exploring Ideas on their history and culture, the environment and topical issues in Africa
local/national/global issues
12 STRAND 2: Sub-Strand 1: B5 2.1.1 Demonstrate understanding of how to generate B5. 2.1.1.6 Brainstorm to generate ideas for creating
PERFORMING Thinking and own ideas for artistic expressions on the people based on own compositions and performances that reflect
ARTS Exploring Ideas their history and culture, the environment and topical topical issues in Africa
local/national/global issues
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