Annual Academic Calendar for Grade 4 Hindi (CBSE-Aligned)
This curriculum enhances students' Hindi language skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking through structured lessons and engaging activities.
April – Introduction and Revision of Hindi Alphabets (स्वर और व्यंजन)
- Theme: Revisiting Basics
- Concepts:
- Revision of vowels (स्वर) and consonants (व्यंजन)
- Barakhadi (बारहखड़ी) practice
- Basic reading and writing skills
- Activities:
- Tracing and writing exercises
- Hindi alphabet games
- Speaking practice with simple words
- Assessment: Letter recognition and dictation test
May – Matras (मात्राएँ) and Word Formation
- Theme: Understanding Matras
- Concepts:
- Use of अ, आ, इ, ई, उ, ऊ, ए, ऐ, ओ, औ की मात्रा
- Formation of new words with matras
- Correct pronunciation and spelling
- Activities:
- Fill-in-the-blank exercises
- Word-building games
- Reading practice with short sentences
- Assessment: Matra-based worksheet and dictation
June – Grammar: संज्ञा (Nouns) and सर्वनाम (Pronouns)
- Theme: Naming and Replacing Words
- Concepts:
- Types of संज्ञा (व्यक्ति, स्थान, वस्तु)
- Usage of pronouns in sentences
- Activities:
- Identifying nouns in stories
- Pronoun replacement exercises
- Picture-based writing activities
- Assessment: Grammar-based exercises and short quiz
July – Grammar: विशेषण (Adjectives) and क्रिया (Verbs)
- Theme: Describing and Doing Words
- Concepts:
- Different types of adjectives and their usage
- Identifying and using verbs correctly
- Activities:
- Writing descriptive sentences
- Role-play of actions using verbs
- Matching adjectives to objects
- Assessment: Worksheet on adjectives and verbs
August – Sentence Structure (वाक्य रचना)
- Theme: Building Meaningful Sentences
- Concepts:
- Types of sentences (statements, questions, exclamations)
- Correct word order in Hindi sentences
- Activities:
- Rearranging jumbled sentences
- Writing short paragraphs
- Story sequencing activities
- Assessment: Sentence formation worksheet
September – Reading Comprehension (अपठित गद्यांश)
- Theme: Developing Reading Skills
- Concepts:
- Understanding main ideas and supporting details
- Answering comprehension questions
- Activities:
- Reading short stories and discussing them
- Question-answer exercises based on passages
- Story sequencing using illustrations
- Assessment: Comprehension worksheet
October – Vocabulary Building (पर्यायवाची और विलोम शब्द)
- Theme: Expanding Word Knowledge
- Concepts:
- Synonyms (पर्यायवाची शब्द)
- Antonyms (विलोम शब्द)
- Activities:
- Synonym and antonym matching games
- Word association activities
- Sentence construction using new words
- Assessment: Vocabulary quiz
November – Essay and Letter Writing (निबंध और पत्र लेखन)
- Theme: Expressing Thoughts
- Concepts:
- Writing short essays on topics like “मेरा विद्यालय” and “मेरा प्रिय त्योहार”
- Writing informal letters to family and friends
- Activities:
- Essay writing competitions
- Writing letters and peer reviewing them
- Picture-based essay prompts
- Assessment: Essay and letter writing test
December – Storytelling and Creative Writing (कहानी लेखन और चित्र वर्णन)
- Theme: Expressing Creativity
- Concepts:
- Writing short fictional and real-life stories
- Describing pictures in detail
- Activities:
- Picture description practice
- Group storytelling
- Writing a story with given prompts
- Assessment: Creative writing assessment
January – Proverbs and Idioms (मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियाँ)
- Theme: Using Expressions
- Concepts:
- Common Hindi idioms and proverbs
- Understanding their meanings and usage
- Activities:
- Creating sentences using idioms
- Role-play and storytelling with idioms
- Writing dialogues using proverbs
- Assessment: Idiom-based worksheet
February – Listening and Speaking Skills (श्रवण एवं मौखिक अभ्यास)
- Theme: Developing Communication Skills
- Concepts:
- Listening to instructions and responding correctly
- Public speaking and recitation
- Activities:
- Listening to audio clips and answering questions
- Story retelling and speech practice
- Participating in debates and discussions
- Assessment: Oral recitation and listening comprehension
March – Revision and Final Assessment
- Theme: Revising All Concepts
- Concepts:
- Reviewing grammar, vocabulary, and writing skills
- Activities:
- Practice tests and mock exams
- Group discussions and presentations
- Fun language games for revision
- Assessment: Comprehensive final exam
Additional Learning Throughout the Year:
- Daily Language Practice: Encouraging students to read Hindi books and newspapers.
- Interactive Sessions: Engaging students in storytelling and role-play.
- Cultural Awareness: Celebrating Hindi Diwas and writing poems.
- Assessments:
- Monthly formative assessments
- Mid-term and final exams
- Group projects and oral presentations
This structured curriculum ensures that Grade 4 students develop a strong foundation in Hindi, with a focus on enhancing their reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension skills.