Classes 5-6: Foundations of English Language and Literature

Reading

• Fiction & Short Stories: Folk tales, simple adventure stories, and fables.

• Poetry: Simple rhymes, nature poems, and humorous poems.

• Non-Fiction: Short biographical sketches, travelogues, and articles on animals and nature.

• Comprehension: Focus on understanding central ideas, details, and themes.

Writing

• Creative Writing: Simple story writing (beginning, middle, end), diary entries, descriptive paragraphs.

• Grammar & Vocabulary: Nouns, pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, simple tenses, synonyms and antonyms.

• Functional Writing: Letters (informal), short notes, and simple messages.

Classes 7-8: Intermediate English Language and Literature

Reading

• Fiction: Classic short stories, simplified novels, and Indian literature.

• Poetry: Rhymes, ballads, and poems related to nature, life, and emotions.

• Non-Fiction: Essays, speeches, biographies, and scientific articles.

• Comprehension: Analyzing characters, summarizing, and identifying key themes.

Writing

• Creative Writing: Story writing, character sketches, narrative and descriptive essays.

• Grammar & Vocabulary: Verbs, prepositions, conjunctions, advanced tenses, active and passive voice.

• Functional Writing: Formal letters, emails, notices, and paragraph writing.

• Essay Writing: Simple essays on personal experiences, environmental topics, etc.

Classes 9-10: Proficiency in English Language and Literature

Reading

• Fiction & Drama: Full-length novels, short stories, and plays from both Indian and Western literature.

• Poetry: Modern poetry, Shakespearean sonnets, and narrative poetry.

• Non-Fiction: Expository essays, autobiographies, speeches by influential figures.

• Comprehension: Critical analysis, interpretation of literary devices, thematic exploration.

Writing

• Creative Writing: Short stories with complex plots, reflective essays, poetry writing.

• Grammar & Vocabulary: Conditional sentences, modals, clauses, phrasal verbs.

• Functional Writing: Formal letters, articles, reports, and speeches.

• Essay Writing: Argumentative, persuasive, and analytical essays.

Classes 11-12: Advanced English Language and Literature

Reading

• Fiction & Drama: Advanced novels and plays (e.g., Shakespeare, Jane Austen, Indian epics).

• Poetry: Romantic, metaphysical, and modern poetry with focus on style and form.

• Non-Fiction: Philosophical essays, critical essays, literary criticism.

• Comprehension: Deep analysis of texts, inference of abstract themes, understanding socio-political contexts in literature.

Writing

• Creative Writing: Writing short stories, plays, and critical reviews of books and films.

• Grammar & Vocabulary: Idiomatic expressions, nuanced grammatical structures, advanced vocabulary.

• Functional Writing: Research reports, business letters, and editorials.

• Essay Writing: Analytical essays on literary works, social and political issues, and abstract themes.

This syllabus outline progressively builds on the key skills of reading comprehension, creative and functional writing, as well as grammar and vocabulary through structured literary exposure and written exercises.