Annual Academic Calendar for Grade 5 English (CBSE-Aligned)
This curriculum is designed to strengthen students' proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills while fostering creativity and critical thinking.
April – Parts of Speech and Sentence Structure
- Theme: Grammar Foundations
- Concepts:
- Review of parts of speech (noun, pronoun, verb, adjective, adverb, preposition, conjunction, interjection)
- Subject-verb agreement
- Types of sentences (declarative, interrogative, imperative, exclamatory)
- Vocabulary: Common nouns, action verbs, descriptive adjectives
- Activities:
- Sentence construction games
- Grammar quizzes and puzzles
- Group storytelling with proper sentence structure
- Assessment: Sentence formation exercises and oral presentation
- Reading Assignment: "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone" by J.K. Rowling
May – Nouns and Pronouns
- Theme: Understanding Naming and Replacing Words
- Concepts:
- Types of nouns (common, proper, abstract, collective)
- Singular and plural forms
- Types of pronouns (personal, possessive, demonstrative, interrogative)
- Vocabulary: Names of objects, places, and abstract ideas
- Activities:
- Identifying nouns and pronouns in short stories
- Role-playing pronoun replacement activities
- Group discussions using correct noun-pronoun agreements
- Assessment: Worksheets and oral quiz
- Reading Assignment: "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone" by J.K. Rowling
June – Verbs and Tenses
- Theme: Actions and Time
- Concepts:
- Types of verbs (action, helping, linking)
- Verb tenses (present, past, future)
- Irregular and regular verbs
- Vocabulary: Action words in different tenses
- Activities:
- Writing short narratives in different tenses
- Verb charades
- Grammar worksheets with real-life examples
- Assessment: Tense conversion exercises
- Reading Assignment: "Charlotte’s Web" by E.B. White
July – Adjectives and Adverbs
- Theme: Describing People, Places, and Things
- Concepts:
- Types of adjectives (descriptive, comparative, superlative)
- Placement of adjectives in sentences
- Adverbs of manner, time, place, frequency
- Vocabulary: Descriptive words and degrees of comparison
- Activities:
- Describing objects in the classroom
- Writing descriptive paragraphs
- Matching adjectives and adverbs with appropriate nouns/verbs
- Assessment: Adjective and adverb quizzes
- Reading Assignment: "The Secret Garden" by Frances Hodgson Burnett
August – Reading Comprehension
- Theme: Understanding and Interpreting Texts
- Concepts:
- Identifying main ideas and supporting details
- Making inferences and predictions
- Drawing conclusions
- Vocabulary: Connectors, transition words
- Activities:
- Reading short stories and answering questions
- Group discussions based on texts
- Story sequencing and summarization
- Assessment: Reading comprehension test
- Reading Assignment: "Wonder" by R.J. Palacio
September – Writing Skills: Essays and Letters
- Theme: Organizing Thoughts Effectively
- Concepts:
- Writing opinion, descriptive, and narrative essays
- Letter writing (formal and informal)
- Structuring paragraphs
- Vocabulary: Transitional phrases, opinion expressions
- Activities:
- Writing an essay on a given topic
- Writing letters to pen pals
- Peer review and feedback sessions
- Assessment: Essay and letter writing evaluation
- Reading Assignment: "Holes" by Louis Sachar
October – Punctuation and Capitalization
- Theme: The Art of Writing Correctly
- Concepts:
- Use of punctuation marks (full stops, commas, question marks, exclamation marks, quotation marks)
- Capitalization rules
- Common punctuation mistakes
- Vocabulary: Sentences requiring punctuation
- Activities:
- Punctuation correction worksheets
- Sentence rewriting exercises
- Punctuation scavenger hunt
- Assessment: Punctuation and capitalization worksheet
- Reading Assignment: "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone" by J.K. Rowling
November – Vocabulary Building and Spelling
- Theme: Expanding Word Knowledge
- Concepts:
- Synonyms and antonyms
- Homophones and homonyms
- Prefixes and suffixes
- Vocabulary: Root words and commonly misspelled words
- Activities:
- Word association games
- Spelling competitions
- Creating a word wall in the classroom
- Assessment: Vocabulary quiz
- Reading Assignment: "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone" by J.K. Rowling
December – Creative Writing and Storytelling
- Theme: Developing Imagination
- Concepts:
- Writing short stories using plot elements
- Developing characters and setting
- Using dialogue in stories
- Vocabulary: Storytelling phrases, dialogue tags
- Activities:
- Writing their own short story
- Storytelling sessions with props
- Peer review of stories
- Assessment: Story creation evaluation
- Reading Assignment: "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone" by J.K. Rowling
January – Listening and Speaking Skills
- Theme: Effective Communication
- Concepts:
- Listening for details and main ideas
- Public speaking and confidence building
- Expressing opinions and ideas effectively
- Vocabulary: Phrases for expressing opinions, questioning techniques
- Activities:
- Listening to recorded stories and summarizing
- Public speaking exercises
- Role-playing common communication scenarios
- Assessment: Oral presentation and listening comprehension
- Reading Assignment: "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone" by J.K. Rowling
February – Idioms, Proverbs, and Figurative Language
- Theme: Expressing Creatively
- Concepts:
- Understanding idioms and proverbs
- Similes and metaphors
- Personification and hyperbole
- Vocabulary: Common idioms and proverbs
- Activities:
- Acting out idioms in pairs
- Writing paragraphs using figurative language
- Group discussions on famous proverbs
- Assessment: Figurative language quiz
- Reading Assignment: "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone" by J.K. Rowling
March – Revision and Final Assessment
- Theme: Consolidating Learning
- Concepts:
- Reviewing grammar, writing, vocabulary, and reading comprehension
- Preparing for assessments
- Activities:
- Mock tests and quizzes
- Group projects and presentations
- Fun language review games
- Assessment: Final comprehensive test
- Reading Assignment: "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone" by J.K. Rowling
Additional Learning Throughout the Year:
- Daily Reading Practice: Encouraging independent and group reading.
- Speaking and Debate Sessions: Practicing effective communication through debates and discussions.
- Weekly Dictation: Improving spelling and pronunciation.
- Assessments:
- Monthly formative assessments
- Mid-term and final exams
- Individual and group presentations
This curriculum ensures that Grade 5 students develop confidence and competence in English, fostering a love for the language and effective communication skills.