Tanzania Standard 2 Curriculum - Writing

The Writing curriculum for Standard 2 in Tanzania focuses on developing fundamental writing skills, building upon the pre-writing skills introduced in Standard 1. The curriculum emphasizes the practical application of these skills through various activities and exercises. The primary goal is to enable pupils to write simple texts and sentences using joined-up handwriting, with proper use of basic punctuation marks. This curriculum aligns with the broader educational objectives of fostering competence in Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic (3Rs).

Specific Competences:

• Develop basic writing skills: This involves learning to write small and capital letters step-by-step, joining letters to form simple words, and joining words to form simple sentences. Activities like tracing letter shapes and practicing joined-up handwriting are key components.
• Apply basic writing skills: Pupils are expected to apply their learned skills to write simple texts and use basic punctuation marks, such as full stops, commas, and question marks, correctly.

Learning Activities:

• Practicing activities that build fine motor skills, such as holding a pencil correctly and maintaining proper sitting posture.
• Tracing letter shapes.
• Writing small and capital letters step-by-step.
• Joining letters to form simple words.
• Joining words to form simple sentences.
• Writing simple texts using joined-up handwriting.
• Using basic punctuation marks (full stops, commas, and question marks) correctly.

Assessment Criteria:

Assessment focuses on the accurate formation of letters, proper joining of letters and words, and correct usage of punctuation. Observation and exercises are used to evaluate pupil progress.

Resources:

• Wall charts
• Marker pens/chalks
• Manila cards
• Audial/audio-visual materials
• Exercise books
• Punctuation charts
• Pencils

Additional Information:

Supplemental materials and workbooks, such as "Writing Skills For Tanzania Primary Schools Std 2," are available to support the curriculum and provide additional practice opportunities.