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CHOITHRAM SCHOOL, MANIK BAGH, INDORE ANNUAL CURRICULUM PLAN SESSION 2016-2017 TARGET GROUP: IX SUBJECT AREAS: English Month Working Days Theme/ Sub- theme Key Concepts/ Learning Objectives/ Skills/ Values Resources/ Teaching Aids Teaching Methodology Assessment Activities/ Processes Life Skill June LR - Unit-1 Poetry The Brook Sub theme- The poem is an autobiography of a small stream which strikes parallelism with the life of man. Key Concepts *Sensitivity towards nature *Parallelism with Human Life Learning Objectives: General - *To enable the students to comprehend the poem * To expand notes in a piece of writing. * To understand, enjoy and appreciate a wide range of text Specific - * To make them understand and enjoy literary devices Skills *Reading, *Listening Values *Sensitivity towards nature *To be Persistent *Harmony with *Video on journey of a stream (from origin to end) *Literature Reader *List of Figures of Speech Loud Reading followed by explanation and discussion *Through responses in identifying the figures of speech. *On the basis of the answers written by the students. Writing Skills Activity: *Write An Autobiographical Note Titled “My Lost Glory” (Polluted Stream) Follow up Activity to assess learning: Identify poetic devices from the given poem. (poem will be given by the teacher) *Sensitivity towards Environment, *self-motivation *Acceptance *Selfless approach *Helpfulness

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CHOITHRAM SCHOOL, MANIK BAGH, INDORE

ANNUAL CURRICULUM PLAN SESSION 2016-2017

TARGET GROUP: IX SUBJECT AREAS: English

Month

Working Days

Theme/ Sub-

theme

Key Concepts/ Learning

Objectives/ Skills/

Values

Resources/

Teaching Aids

Teaching

Methodology

Assessment Activities/ Processes

Life

Skill

June

LR - Unit-1

Poetry

The Brook

Sub theme-

The poem is an

autobiography of

a small stream

which strikes

parallelism with

the life of man.

Key Concepts *Sensitivity

towards nature

*Parallelism with Human

Life

Learning Objectives:

General - *To enable the students to

comprehend the poem

* To expand notes in a

piece of writing.

* To understand, enjoy

and appreciate a wide

range of text

Specific -

* To make them

understand and enjoy

literary devices

Skills

*Reading, *Listening

Values

*Sensitivity towards

nature

*To be Persistent

*Harmony with

*Video on

journey of a

stream (from

origin to end)

*Literature

Reader

*List of Figures

of Speech

Loud Reading

followed by

explanation and

discussion

*Through

responses in

identifying the

figures of

speech.

*On the basis of

the answers

written by the

students.

Writing Skills Activity:

*Write An Autobiographical

Note Titled “My Lost Glory”

(Polluted Stream)

Follow up Activity to assess

learning:

Identify poetic devices from

the given poem.

(poem will be given by the

teacher)

*Sensitivity towards

Environment,

*self-motivation

*Acceptance

*Selfless approach

*Helpfulness

Surroundings

June last week MCB- Unit-1

People

Key Concept-

*Leadership qualities

*Knowing the qualities of

people

Learning Objectives:

General - *To enable the students to

describe people

Specific-

*The children will be able

to articulate

individual/personal

responses effectively

Skills

*Listening

*Reading

*Writing

Values

*Honesty

*Be Truthful

*Humble

*Understanding

Main Course

Book

Warm up *Video -Prime

Minister

Narendra

Modi‟s speech

Interaction based

on the key

concept

Informal Letter

based on

CODER

Discussion after

showing video

on leadership

qualities of Our

Prime Minister

Narendra Modi

and his impact

on global

scenario

Pre-activity

Discussion- What are the

qualities to become a good

leader?

Follow up Activity to assess

learning:

Describe a person you like the

most in

school/family/classroom/any

important person.

Appreciation,

Observation,

Inspiration

Writing Skills-

Diary Entry

Informal Letter

Describing People

Key concept

These writing skills deal

with the expressions of

ideas one needs to

correspond in a set format

& style

Learning Objectives:

General - To enable students to

-correspond effectively

-Hard copy of

email

-Specimen of

letter

Demonstration –

Computer Lab

interactive

-sample letters

Assessment on

the basis of the

answers of

Practice

questions

Oral revision on the formats of

formal and informal letters

-Purpose and significance of

letters

-why still drafting letters when

we use electronic medium

Follow up Activity to assess

learning:

Practice exercise based on it

Proficiency in

language

Specific -

To enable students to

-express ideas with clarity

-draft in a prescribed

format

Skills

Writing skills

Values

Become systematic and

organized

Assessment of

Speaking and

Listening Skills

Unit - 1

Miles into

Minutes (Science

and Technology)

Key Concepts-

To enhance effective

communication skills

Learning Objectives:

General –

* To communicate with

spontaneity

*Listen to a wide range of

oral texts, summarize,

record and respond to

them.

Specific -

*To enable the students to

arrange ideas in a logical

order and speak clearly

linking ideas, arguments

and statements

Values-

*Expressing feelings

*Responsible attitude

Dialogue – book

for speaking and

listening

Interaction

Through

speaking and

listening

activities

Speaking –

You, as an in charge of

National Science Competition,

collect ideas and suggestions

from one another about what to

do and how to present it.

Increased

attention

LR- Fiction

Unit -1

How I Taught

Key Concepts *No age bar to educate

ourselves

Literature

Reader

Reading and

explanation by

the students

Assessment will

be done by the

peers

Group activity:

Students will be divided into 5

groups to work upon the

Self-motivation

Determination

Will power

My Grandmother

To Read

Sub theme-

A simple story of

heroic

determination,

confidence and

will power to

achieve goal.

Grandmother

learns to read and

write at the age of

sixty two.

Learning Objectives:

General-

* To speak accurately

with appropriate pauses

and clear word/sentence

stress to be intelligible in

familiar social contexts.

Specific - *To enable the students to

understand the plight of

the illiterate and our role

to play for their

upliftment

Skills

*Reading,

*Comprehension

*Listening

Values

*Sharing knowledge with

others

*Determined to achieve

something

*Empathy

assigned task of explanation of

the chapter.

Students will explain the

chapter followed by

summarization of the chapter

by the teacher and discussion

on textual questions

Follow up Activity:

Feedback of the other groups

will be considered as a tool for

their understanding

July Writing Skills-

Article Writing Key concept

These writing skills deal

with the expressions of

ideas one needs to

correspond in a set format

& style

Learning Objectives:

General - To enable students

Follow prescribed format

____________

Newspaper

cuttings on

editorial columns

Assessment on

the basis of the

answers of

Practice

questions

Oral revision on the formats

-Purpose and significance of

article writing

Follow up Activity:

Practice question will be given

Specific - *To enable the students to

present their thought in an

impressive way

Skills

Writing skills

Values

Become systematic and

organized

MCB-Unit-2

Adventure Key Concept-

*Identifying ways and

learning expression to

create interest and arouse

curiosity

Learning Objectives:

General - *To comprehend the

passage

Specific -

*To make the students

learn the words related to

adventure

*To discuss various

aspects of adventure

* Skills

*Listening

*Reading

*Writing

Values

*Responsibility

*Team work

*Confidence

Photographs of

Trekking and

Hiking will be

shown

-Explanation and

discussion of

topics

Through activity

and discussion

Learning the meaning of new

words related to exploration

Complete the web chart with

the characteristics of adventure

adaptability,

confidence,

dynamism

Grammar- Key Concepts- Workbook, Discussion and Assessment on Follow up Activity: Critical

Tenses

Determiners

Workbook-

Unit- 1and 2

Acquire knowledge

through rules in grammar

Learning Objectives:

General –

To enable students to

*frame correct sentences

Specific –

To enable students

understand:

*Use of different forms of

tenses accurately and

appropriately

Skills

*Application of different

forms and rules

*Writing

Value *Sharing of ideas

*Decision

PPT of Tenses

and Determiners

will be shown

explanation with

examples

the basis of the

answers of

Practice

exercises

Practice Exercises of

Workbook

Thinking

LR- Fiction

Unit-2

A Dog Named

Duke

Sub theme-

It is a story that

dramatizes a

struggle for

survival.

Key Concepts *Importance of Pets in

our life

*Qualities that help each

other to survive

Learning Objectives:

General - * To develop fluency and

accuracy in speaking.

Specific –

*To develop compassion

for all living beings

Skills

*Reading, *Listening

Pictures of

different breeds

of dogs will be

shown

Interaction

Discussion

According to the

participation of

the students in

the activity

Warm up Activity:

*Video of the dog Hachiko

Just-A-Minute Activity:

Students will be divided in

groups and each group will be

given one quality of Charles

Hooper to talk about to the

whole class for about one

minute.

Follow up Activity:

List out the qualities of the dog

„Duke‟

Decision making,

Problem solving,

Confidence building

*Writing

Values

*Determination

*Helpful

*Empathy

*Perseverance

Novel-

Three Men in a

Boat

Chapter-1 and 2

Sub theme-

An interesting

story of three

friends who go for

adventurous

journey.

Key Concepts *make choices that are

acceptable and less risky

*Factors that determine

our choice

*Right decision at the

right time

Learning Objectives:

General - *Enable them to

comprehend the text

Specific –

*To develop learning

habits

Skills

*Effective Reading

Values

*Decision-making

*Determination

*Analyzing the logical

reasoning of the situation

______ Reading and

summarizing.

Class discussions

Through

comprehension

questions

Warm up Activity:

Discussions on

„What are the specific things

you keep in mind when you

plan an outing?‟

Management

,adaptability

Managing emotions

Interpersonal

relationship

Decision making

LR- Poetry

Unit – 2

Road Not Taken

Sub theme-

The poem is

based on very

Key Concepts *make choices that are

acceptable and less risky

*Factors that determine

our choice

*Right decision at the

Literature book -Explanation of

the poem

With literary

devices used in

the poem.

-Discussion of

The students

will be asked to

summarize the

poem

Warm up Activity:

PPT based on the poem will

be shown

*Guest Speaker- Ms.Namrata

Khasgiwala and Ms. Surbhi

Shastri will be invited to

Decision making

Problem solving,

Conflict Resolution

common

experience.

The poet

represents a

dilemma of a man

in a particular

situation.

right time

Learning Objectives:

General - *To enable the students to

comprehend the poem

*To develop confidence

in spoken skill.

Specific –

*To negotiate their own

learning goals and

evaluate their own

progress, edit, revise,

review their

own work

* To enhance their

creativity and

imagination.

Skills

*Effective Reading,

*Listening

Values

*Decision-making

*Determination

*Analyzing the logical

reasoning of the situation

Life Skill

*Face challenges in life

*Resolve conflicts

summary. counsel the students about their

anxieties related to decision

making (9th

indoor 21 july)

Follow up Activity:

Class discussion will be held

on the basis of their

understanding as counseled by

the guest speaker

Assessment of

Speaking and

Listening Skills

Unit – 2

Step by Step

Key Concepts -

To enhance effective

communication skills

Learning Objectives:

General -

Dialogue Discussion Text book

exercise

*Complete this flowchart

about the process how to make

bread.

Follow up Activity:

Give instructions to your

Awareness

Critical thinking

curiosity

(How We Learn)

Unit - 3

On the Edge

(Adventure)

* To communicate with

spontaneity

*Listen to a wide range of

oral texts, summarize,

record and respond to

them.

Specific –

*To enable the students to

arrange ideas in a logical

order and speak clearly

linking ideas, arguments

and statements

partner on how to make a

simple paper hat.

August

Writing Skills-

Notice Writing

E-mail Writing

Key concept

These writing skills deal

with the expressions of

ideas one needs to

correspond in a set format

& style

Learning Objectives:

General - To enable students

*Follow prescribed

format

Specific –

*To enable the students to

arrange ideas in a logical

order

Skills

Writing skills

Values

Become systematic and

organized

Format of

Notice and E-

mail Writing

Interaction and

discussion

Cross checking

the practice

question‟s

answers by their

friends

Follow up Activity:

After the discussion of the

prescribed format and model

exercise, Practice question will

be given

Self-awareness

MCB-Unit-3 Key Concept- Video on save Group discussion Relevant Follow up Activity: Awareness

Environment *Explain the concept of

sustainability through

various activities

Learning Objectives:

General - * To analyze and infer

information

Specific –

*To know the importance

of environment.

* Skills

*Listening

*Reading

*Writing

Values

*Sensitivity towards

Environment

*Responsibility

energy followed by text

book exercises

knowledge

regarding

awareness

campaigns will

be assessed

*Discussion on –

Usage of the Solar equipments

by the students at their

residence.

*Information about the Black

outs which is observed on 23rd

March will be given.

*Launch and progress of

Campaign “Green India” will

be discussed

LR- Unit-3

Poetry

The Solitary

Reaper

Sub theme-

The poet

describes

memorable

experience of his

life he had while

out on a walk.

Key Concepts-

This is a nostalgia –The

poet reminds the beautiful

song of solitary reaper

Learning Objectives:-

General –

*To comprehend the

poem

*To appreciate literary

piece

Specific –

* To understand, enjoy

and appreciate a wide

range of text

* To understand and

*Literature

book

*Sound player (

mobile, tape

recorder, laptop)

-Explanation of

the poem

With literary

devices used in

the poem.

-Discussion of

summary.

*Complete the

diagram with

suitable phrase

Activity

*Through their

comprehending

skills

Warm up Activity:

* A song in some other

language will be played in the

class and the students will try

to understand the wording and

the feelings conveyed through

the song.

Class work Activity:

Find the synonyms of five

words.

Follow up Activity:

*Imagine yourself as if you

were the poet , what should be

the alternative ending of the

poem.

Understanding

Appreciation

enjoy literary devices

Skills-

Speaking

Listening

Values-

Concern,

peace,

silence

*In pairs, Students will

complete the diagram based on

phrases given in the text book.

Novel- Three

Men in a Boat

Chapter – 4 and 5

Key Concepts *make choices that are

acceptable and less risky

*Factors that determine

our choice

*Right decision at the

right time

Learning Objectives:

General - *Enable them to

comprehend the text

Specific –

*To develop learning and

reading habits

Skills

*Effective Reading

Values

*Decision-making

*Determination

*Analyzing the logical

reasoning of the situation

Reading and

summarizing.

Class discussions

Through

comprehension

questions

Discussion on the incidences

Decision making

LR- Unit-4

Poetry

Lord Ullin‟s

Key Concepts *Human relations

Learning Objectives:

Literature

Reader

Discussion

followed by

explanation

Through

speaking and

thinking skills

Class work Question:

Narrate an experience where

you repented for not obeying

Empathy

Interpersonal relation

Dealing with stress

Daughter

Sub theme-

It is a traditional

ballad that depicts

the conflict

between

The rebellious

youth and the

tyrannical

authority of the

parents.

General - *To enable the students to

comprehend the poem

Specific –

* understand the central

idea and locate details in

the text (prescribed and

non-prescribed)

Skills

*Reading,

*Writing

*Speaking

Value

*Forgiveness

*Compassion

* Help

*Decision making

along with the

initiation taken

in the debate

your parents.

Follow up Activity:

Debate: Open Defiance against

family, elders is the growing

trend

Managing emotions

Assessment of

Speaking and

Listening Skills

Unit – 4

The Unknown

(Mystery)

Unit – 5

An Apple a Day

(Health and Food)

Key Concepts-

To enhance effective

communication skills

Learning Objectives:

General - * To communicate with

spontaneity

*Listen to a wide range of

oral texts, summarize,

record and respond to

them.

Specific –

*To enable the students to

arrange ideas in a logical

order and speak clearly

linking ideas, arguments

Dialogue – book

prescribed for

speaking and

listening skills

Interaction Listening skill Discussion-

“How to stay healthy?”

Rational thinking

and statements

Formative

Assessment 2

Task 2

Drama-1.Villa

For Sale

Key Concept-

To make the students self

sufficient

Learning Objectives:

General –

*To enable them to

express their opinion in

grammatically correct,

fluent and coherent

language

Specific –

To enable the students to

comprehend the chapter

* understand the central

idea and locate details in

the text (prescribed and

non-prescribed)

Skills-

Speaking

Listening

Values-

Facing challenges

Clarity of thoughts

Enthusiasm

Literature

Reader

Reading and

explanation by

the students

Students‟

performances

would be judged

according to

rubrics-

-Content

-Fluency

-Voice

modulation

-Expression

The students will be divided in

groups and guided to explain

paragraphs of the drama „Villa

For Sale‟

Interpersonal

relationship

Effective

communication

September Novel-

Three Men in a

Boat

Chapter-6 to 10

Key Concepts *make choices that are

acceptable and less risky

*Factors that determine

our choice

*Right decision at the

right time

Learning Objectives:

Novel Through

comprehension

questions

Discussion on the incidences

Interpersonal

relationship

Managing emotions

Decision making

General - *Enable them to

comprehend the text

Specific –

*To develop learning

habits

Skills

*Effective Reading

Values

*Decision-making

*Determination

*Analyzing the logical

reasoning of the situation

Grammar-

Active and

Passive Voice

Modals

Workbook-

Unit- 4 and 6

Key Concept-

Application of rules

Learning Objectives:-

General –

Students will be able to

understand:

* Appropriate sentence

structure

Specific –

Students will be able to

identify the voice (active /

passive)

*They will be able to

change the sentences

Skills

Writing skills

Values

Awareness of rules

Changing the sentences

*Clarity

Flash Cards –

Modals

Chart-

Active and

Passive Voice

Discussion

followed by

explanations with

examples

Assessment on

the basis of the

answers of

Practice

exercises

Follow up Activity:

Practice Exercises of

Workbook

Critical thinking

Self-awareness

MCB-Unit 4

Video and Radio

show

Key Concept-

*Conveying information,

entertainment,

documentation

Learning Objectives:

General - *Effective expression for

communication

*Plan ideas and present

coherently

Specific –

*To adopt varying styles

of representing different

ideas

* Skills

*Listening

*Reading

*Speaking

Values

*Politeness

*Help

*Courtesy

Recording of

Video/Radio

show

E-Learning Through the

video show Follow up Activity:

Group Activity-

Radio show

Prepare and present a video

show on the given topic(topics

will be given by teachers)

Interpretation ,

Conversation skill

*September

Revision

SA I

November LR- Unit-3

The Man who

knew too much

Sub theme-

It is a humorous

sketch of a soldier

at the training

depot. It reveals

how one‟s self

Key Concepts *Not to exaggerate the

knowledge you have

* Not to showcase

whatever you have.

Learning Objectives:

General - *To develop non- verbal

aspects of giving oral

Power Point

Presentation

-Explanation and

discussion of

characters and

values.

*Guest Speaker- Mr. Colonel

Diwanji(Ex. Student of

Choithram) An army officer to

share his experience during his

training

Follow up Activity:

*Group task-Debate- Class

will be divided into two groups

to speak in favour or against

Leadership qualities,

patience

pride and the

tendency of

showing off.

presentations i.e. gestures,

intonation and body

language

Specific –

*To know the different

attitudes and nature of

people around us.

*To understand the text

and recognize the

character traits.

*To brainstorm and write

appropriate content

keeping in mind the

character of Quelch

Skills

*Reading,

*Speaking

Values

*To be determined

*To be patient

*Self-discipline

* Respect for elders/

colleague

*Confidence

the topic: “Private Quelch got

the right treatment at the end”

*Write Positive and Negative

traits of Private Quelch

Writing skill-

Message

Bio sketch

Key concept

These writing skills deal

with the expressions of

ideas one needs to

correspond in a set format

& style

Learning Objectives:

General - -draft in a prescribed

-Hard copy of

email

-Specimen of

letter and

message

Discussion Through

practice

questions and

class discussions

Follow up Activity:

Practice Questions will be

given

Write a Biosketch of your

Grandfather

Informal and formal

way of expression

format

Specific –

To enable students to

correspond effectively

-express ideas with clarity

Skills

Writing skills

Assessment of

Speaking and

Listening Skills

Unit 6

Packed and read

(Travel and

leisure)

Unit 7

Making a

difference

(Environment)

Key Concepts-

To enhance effective

communication skills

Learning Objectives:

General - * To communicate with

spontaneity

*Listen to a wide range of

oral texts, summarize,

record and respond to

them.

Specific –

*To enable the students to

arrange ideas in a logical

order and speak clearly

linking ideas, arguments

and statements

Dialogue- book

prescribed for

speaking and

listening

activities

Discussion Through

speaking and

listening

activities

Role play-

Your family is planning a

holiday during your summer

vacation and each of you wants

to go to a different place. How

will you convince your

parents?

Planning

Team work

LR- Unit 5

The Seven Ages

Sub theme-

The extract is

taken from

Shakespeare‟s

play‟As you like

it‟ in which the

poet divides

Key Concepts *Characteristics of

different stages of life

*Life is transitory

Learning Objectives:

General - *To appreciate the style

of writing

* to analyze the poem

Similar Poem

By Sarojini

Naidu- Indian

Weavers

Explanation of

the poem

followed by

discussion

Enactment

*Video based on the poem will

be shown

Pre Reading Activity: *Task- Individual(Quick

Speak)

Gross over the title and do a

„Quick Speak‟ on the same in

about 50 words.

While Reading Activity:

Awareness,

Practical approach,

Managing emotions

human life into

seven stages. Specific –

* To relate to real life for

better understanding

*To link the thoughts in

sequence

Skills

*Reading, *Listening

*Speaking

Values

*Patience

*Tolerance

*Determination

* Discipline

* Sincerity

*Identify Figures of Speech

Follow up Activity:

Draw a flow chart depicting

the Seven Stages of Life as

given in the poem

December LR- Unit 4

Keeping it from

Harold

Sub theme-

The poet satires

the popular

tendency to

downgrade

anything which

involves physical

skills like boxing

wrestling etc.

Key Concepts * Irrespective to

situations be truthful

*Qualities of sportsman/

sportsmanship

Learning Objectives:

General - *To present their thoughts

in different way through

web chart

Specific –

*To analyze the different

situations

* Impact of sports in the

society

*To transcribe the

information from one text

type to another

Skills

Literature Book

Interaction and

discussion

followed by

explanation

Through their

presentation

skills

Follow up Activity:

Draw a Web chart on the

feelings experienced by you on

being bullied or teased at

school.

Decision making,

Family bonding

*Reading, *Listening

Values

*Determination

* character building

* Honesty

*To be courageous

* Forgiving

LR- Unit 6

Oh, I Wish I‟d

Looked After Me

Teeth

Sub theme-

The poet wants to

convey that

children should

inculcate in

themselves the

good sense of

dental hygiene.

Key Concepts * Personal hygiene

* Respect elders

Learning Objectives:

General - *To develop the need to

care ourselves

*To develop an

understanding of dental

care

Specific –

*To create awareness and

appreciation of other

styles of poetry

*To enable them to write

short verse

Skills

*Reading, *Listening

Values

*Respect

* Resistance

* self-discipline

* Decision making

Set of Teeth/

denture would

be shown

Chart – Healthy

Teeth

Discussion

followed by

explanation

Teacher can go

around and

assist the

students if they

are unable to

write the

limerick

Follow up Activity:

Students will be shown the

example of a limerick and

explained about the same.

They will be asked to write a

short Limerick.

Care, Self-realization,

sincerity

Writing Skill

Dialogue Writing

Speech Writing

Key concept

It‟s a skill that teaches

effective communication

Sample

dialogue will be

shown

Interaction Through their

performance

taking into

Follow up Activity:

Practice exercise will be given

Developing insight

Learning Objectives:

General - To enable the students to

- convert text into

dialogues

-frame grammatically

correct dialogues

Specific –

-interlink the dialogues in

the conversation

-express ideas and views

through dialogues

Skill

Writing skill

account the

given rubrics

-relevance

-accuracy

-content

-punctuality

MCB Unit-5

Mystery Key Concept-

*Deducing, interpreting

and inferring information

Learning Objectives:

General - *To analyze different

situations

Specific –

*To find solution of the

problems

* Skills

*Listening

*Reading

*Speaking

Values

*Innovative

*Capable

*Intellectual

Clippings of

Bermuda

Triangle

E-Learning Writing a

Suspense story Warm up Activity:

Stories from the book-

Sherlock Holmes will be

shared by the students

Curiosity

Assessment of Key Concepts- Dialogue-book Interaction Through Discussion- Knowing and

Speaking and

listening activities

Unit – 8

What‟s in a

name?

(People)

Unit -9

For You and Me

(Peace and

harmony)

To enhance effective

communication skills

Learning Objectives:

General - * To communicate with

spontaneity

*Listen to a wide range of

oral texts, summarize,

record and respond to

them.

Specific –

*To enable the students to

arrange ideas in a logical

order and speak clearly

linking ideas, arguments

and statements

for listening and

speaking

activities, CD

speaking and

listening

activities

Making fun of someone is a

bad habit!

How would you feel if you

were in his/her place?

understanding people

January

LR- Unit-5

Best Seller

Sub theme-

The author

illustrates the idea

that human beings

are essentially the

same everywhere.

They say

something and

practice

something else.

Key Concepts *Practice what we preach

Learning Objectives:

General - *To enable them to

demonstrate various

reading and viewing

strategies for

comprehension and

appreciation

Specific –

*To enable the students

to comprehend the

character

*To analyze the situations

in the chapter based on

different characters and in

Showing

Rhyme Book,

story book,

comic book,

novel,

magazine,

journal,

autobiography

Explanation and

discussion of

characters and

values.

According to

their

performance in

the activity

*Summarize your favorite best

seller and why is it your

favorite?

Follow up Activity:

*Complete the Graphic

Organizer-Using the input

given in the box Students will

complete the Graphic

Organizer

Interpersonal

relationship

Problem solving

real life

Skills

*Reading, *Listening

Values

* Honesty

*Sharing

*Compassion

*Determination

* Courageous

Writing Skill-

Debate Writing Key Concept-

Convey information to a

large gathering

Learning Objectives:-

General - *To express an opinion,

share a point of view,

experience, observation

Specific –

*To pass on a wide range

of information to a large

number of audience

orally.

* Skills

Critical thinking and

writing

Sample Debate

will be given

Interaction Practice

Exercise Follow up Activity:

Students would share their

views in the given format

Openness

MCB- Unit-6

Children Key Concept-

*Identifying expressions

to compare and contrast

appropriate language to

express differences and

similarities

Learning Objectives:

General -

Inspirational

song

Interaction Describe your

role in helping

to solve the

problems

prevalent in

society

Creative thinking

*To know strength and

weaknesses of ourselves

Specific –

*To encourage the

students to imbibe heroic

qualities

*To obey and respect

their elders

* Skills

*Listening

*Reading

*Speaking

Values

*Self-awareness

*Respect for all

*Ambitious and Loyalty

Assessment of

Speaking and

listening activities

Unit – 10

Artbeats

(Art and culture)

Unit 11

School.com

(Children at

school)

Key Concepts-

To enhance effective

communication skills

Learning Objectives: *To enable the students to

arrange ideas in a logical

order and speak clearly

linking ideas, arguments

and statements

General - * To communicate with

spontaneity

Specific –

*Listen to a wide range of

oral texts, summarize,

record and respond to

them.

CD , Dialogue Discussion Through

speaking and

listening skills

The cinema near your house

playing a new foreign film.

You and your brother want to

watch it but your parents feel

that you shouldn‟t as they

think that the film is too

violent. Work in groups of four

and role-play your father,

mother, brother and yourself.

Sensitivity

LR- Unit-7

Poetry

Song of the Rain

Sub theme-

The rain, in an

autobiographical

manner, narrates

some of the

functions that it

performs.

Key Concepts *Appreciate the beauty of

nature

* Importance of rain

Learning Objectives:

General - *To enable the students to

comprehend the poem

* Express effectively the

importance of rain

Specific –

*To sensitize the learners

to ideas and emotions that

are evoked by rain

Skills

*Reading, *Listening

* Writing

Values

*Be a giver rather than

receiver

*Concern for others

* Divinity

Video –

Reaction of

different

individuals

when it rains

Interaction and

discussion

followed by

reading &

explanation

Students will

critically

appreciate the

presentation

made by the

other groups

Warm up Activity:

*Describe a scene of a rainy

day.

Follow up Activity:

*Dialogue writing: Write a

brief imaginary dialogue

between the rain and the earth

*Write a short

autobiographical poem about

rain.

Sensitivity towards

nature

Joy of giving

Grammar-

Prepositions

Workbook Unit-8

Reported Speech

Workbook Unit-7

Connectors

Unit-5

Key Concept-

*Application of rules

Learning Objectives:-

General - Students will be able to

identify the Prepositions.

Specific –

*They will be able to

frame sentences with

appropriate prepositions.

Skills

Flash cards. Discussion and

explanation with

examples.

Work book ex.

2,3 and 4.

Integrative

Grammar

Practice 7 pg.

118, 119, 120.

Follow up Activity:

Work book Integrated

Exercises

Writing skills

Values

Aware of the use of

Prepositions.

Assessment of

Speaking and

listening activities

Unit – 12

Flight of fancy

(imagination)

Key Concepts-

To enhance effective

communication skills

Learning Objectives:

General - * To communicate with

spontaneity

*Listen to a wide range of

oral texts, summarize,

record and respond to

them.

Specific –

*To enable the students to

arrange ideas in a logical

order and speak clearly

linking ideas, arguments

and statements

CD , Dialogue Interaction

discussion

Through

speaking and

listening

activities

Discussion

„Fiddler on the roof”

(musical film)

Imagination

February

LR- Drama

The Bishop‟s

Candlesticks

Sub theme-

It conveys the

message that if

harsh treatment

can turn a human

being into a

hardened

criminal, love and

affection can

Key Concepts *Service to humanity

* Ability to sacrifice

Learning Objectives:

General - *To enable them to

express their opinion in

grammatically correct,

fluent and coherent

language

Specific –

*To analyze the play

Paper cutting-

Criminals got

punishment(

justification)

Explanation and

discussion of

topic

According to the

participation Follow up Activity: Confession: Students will

make confession in the

confession box for the

mistakes they committed

Helping people

Empathy

change him into a

normal human

being.

*To infer and evaluate the

character , plot or theme

*To make the students

think critically

Skills

*Reading *Listening

* Writing

Values

* Helping

*Caring & Sharing

* Compassion

Life Skill

*Sacrifice to serve

mankind

* Selfless service

Writing Skill-

Data

Interpretation

Describing

Places, Objects

and Events

Key concept

It‟s a skill that teaches

effective writing skill.

Learning Objectives:

General - * Interlink the ideas in the

text

-express ideas and views

Specific –

To enable the students to

learn and present the text

in an organized way

Skill

Writing skill

Specimen of

Data

Interpretation

Describing

places. objects

and events

Explanation Through their

performance

taking into

account the

given rubrics

-relevance

-accuracy

-content

-punctuality

Follow up Activity:

Students will be asked to

interpret the given data.

Effective

communication of

thoughts

Novel-

Three Men in a

Boat

Part 2-

Key Concepts *make choices that are

acceptable and less risky

*Factors that determine

Novel Reading and

summarizing.

Class discussions

Through

comprehension

questions

Discussion on the incidences

Follow up Activity:

Students will share incidences

which were humorous

Managing emotions

Interpersonal

relationship

Decision making

Chapter 11to 15 our choice

*Right decision at the

right time

Learning Objectives:

General - *Enable them to

comprehend the text

Specific –

*To develop learning

habits

Skills

*Effective Reading

Values

*Decision-making

*Determination

*Analyzing the logical

reasoning of the situation

March MCB-Unit-7

Sports and Games Key Concept-

*Selecting and extracting

specific information

*Expressing and

responding to feelings,

attitudes and opinions

Learning Objectives:

General - *Importance of sports for

fitness

Specific –

*To develop Leadership

quality, Fair play and

Team spirit

* Skills

____________ Probing

Questions

Participation in

activity Warm up Activity:

*Details of any sports person

with highest achievement in

any game

Discussion-

Movie „Chuk De India‟ / your

favourite Sport

Dealing with stress

*Listening

*Speaking

Values

*Self-Discipline

*Dedication

*Team work

*Punctuality

*Self-control

Writing Skill

Story Writing Key Concepts It‟s a skill that teaches

effective writing skill

Learning Objectives: To enable the students to

General - - convert their ideas into

story

-frame grammatically

correct sentences

Specific –

-interlink the ideas in a

story

-express ideas and views

through a story

Skill

Writing skill

Sample story

will be given

Interaction Through their

performance in

writing skill

Follow up Activity:

Students will be asked to write

a story on the given outline.

Developing insight

Linking ideas

Novel-

Three Men in a

Boat

Part 2-

Chapter 15 to 19

Key Concepts *make choices that are

acceptable and less risky

*Factors that determine

our choice

*Right decision at the

right time

Learning Objectives:

Novel Reading and

summarizing.

Class discussions

Through

comprehension

questions

Discussion on the incidences

Managing emotions

Interpersonal

relationship

Decision making

General - *Enable them to

comprehend the text

Specific –

*To develop learning

habits

Skills

*Effective Reading

Values

*Decision-making

*Determination

*Analyzing the logical

reasoning of the situation

REVISION for

SA2