English Curriculum

English concepts
Reading_Comprehension
  1. Summarize a story in a few sentences.
  2. Identify the theme of a story or poem.
  3. Answer inference-based comprehension questions.
  4. Explain cause-and-effect relationships in a text.
  5. Recognize different points of view in a story.
  6. Identify main and supporting details in a passage.
  7. Interpret meaning of figurative language in texts.
Writing_Skills
  1. Write formal and informal letters.
  2. Write picture compositions with details.
  3. Describe daily events in diary entries.
  4. Write short essays on familiar topics.
  5. Use paragraph structure effectively.
  6. Write personal opinions with supporting reasons.
  7. Use varied sentence structures in writing.
Grammar_and_Sentence_Structure
  1. Use correct subject-verb agreement in sentences.
  2. Identify and use different tenses correctly.
  3. Recognize and use modal verbs (can, should, must).
  4. Use direct and indirect speech correctly.
  5. Identify and use different types of conjunctions.
  6. Use complex and compound sentences in writing.
  7. Recognize and use prepositional phrases.
Vocabulary_Development
  1. Identify and use synonyms and antonyms.
  2. Recognize and use idioms correctly.
  3. Use similes and metaphors in writing.
  4. Understand and use common proverbs.
  5. Find word meanings using a dictionary.
  6. Learn commonly used foreign words in English.
  7. Use context clues to determine word meanings.
Speaking_and_Listening
  1. Participate in simple debates on familiar topics.
  2. Engage in role-plays and dramatization.
  3. Express opinions clearly with reasons.
  4. Use voice modulation for storytelling.
  5. Listen and respond to audio-based questions.
  6. Retell a story with appropriate expressions.
Stories
Unit 1
    Wonderful Waste!
    Encourages recycling and reducing waste.
Unit 2
    Flying Together
    Teaches the value of unity and collective effort.
Unit 3
    Robinson Crusoe Discovers a Footprint
    Narrates survival and discovery on an island.
Unit 4
    My Elder Brother
    Highlights the importance of relationships and learning from elders.
Unit 5
    Rip Van Winkle
    Narrates the classic tale of a long sleep and waking up in a changed world.
Unit 6
    The Talkative Barber
    Narrates a humorous tale emphasizing patience.
Unit 7
    Gulliver’s Travels
    Introduces adventure and the discovery of new lands.
Unit 8
    The Little Bully
    Discusses how bullying impacts relationships and encourages change.
Unit 9
    Around the World
    Explores geography and culture through travel.
Unit 10
    Who Will be Ningthou?
    Narrates a story about choosing a worthy leader.
Poems
Unit 1
    Ice-cream Man
    Describes the joy of eating ice cream in summer.
Unit 2
    Teamwork
    Highlights the importance of collaboration.
Unit 3
    My Shadow
    Explores the mystery and fun of shadows.
Unit 4
    Crying
    Discusses expressing emotions freely.
Unit 5
    The Lazy Frog
    Discusses laziness and its consequences humorously.
Unit 6
    Class Discussion
    Teaches the importance of expressing opinions respectfully.
Unit 7
    Topsy-turvy Land
    Describes a whimsical world where everything is reversed.
Unit 8
    Nobody’s Friend
    Teaches the value of sharing and friendship.
Unit 9
    Sing a Song of People
    Observes the diversity and busyness of city life.
Unit 10
    Malu Bhalu
    Discusses courage and exploration.