Grade 4 Sinhala curriculum in Sri Lanka focuses on enhancing language skills such as reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Key components include:
- Reading Skills:
- Comprehension passages to develop understanding.
- Introduction to simple stories, poems, and folk tales.
- Writing Skills:
- Formation of simple sentences.
- Learning grammar rules like nouns, verbs, and adjectives.
- Writing short paragraphs and essays on familiar topics.
- Listening and Speaking Skills:
- Listening to stories and answering questions.
- Engaging in conversations to improve fluency.
- Reciting poems and participating in role-play activities.
- Grammar and Vocabulary:
- Expanding vocabulary through new words and phrases.
- Understanding sentence structure and punctuation.
- Learning synonyms, antonyms, and basic tenses.
- Cultural and Moral Values:
- Lessons integrated with cultural stories and moral teachings.
- Encouraging respect for traditions and customs.
The Sinhala curriculum is designed to build a strong foundation in the language while fostering creativity and critical thinking in students.