Annual Academic Calendar for Grade 5 Hindi (CBSE-Aligned)
This curriculum is designed to enhance students' Hindi language skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking through structured lessons and interactive activities.
April – Hindi Varnmala (हिंदी वर्णमाला) and Matras (मात्राएँ)
- Theme: Revisiting the Basics
- Concepts:
- Revision of स्वर (vowels) and व्यंजन (consonants)
- Use of मात्राएँ (matras) in word formation
- Writing correct spellings with matras
- Activities:
- Writing and pronunciation practice
- Picture-word association with matras
- Dictation exercises
- Assessment: Word-building exercises and dictation test
May – संज्ञा (Nouns) and सर्वनाम (Pronouns)
- Theme: Naming and Replacing Words
- Concepts:
- Types of संज्ञा (व्यक्ति, वस्तु, स्थान, भाव)
- Singular and plural forms of nouns
- Personal, possessive, and demonstrative pronouns
- Activities:
- Identifying nouns and pronouns in sentences
- Writing short paragraphs using different pronouns
- Storytelling using correct noun-pronoun agreement
- Assessment: Grammar worksheet and oral quiz
June – विशेषण (Adjectives) and क्रिया (Verbs)
- Theme: Describing and Action Words
- Concepts:
- Types of adjectives and their correct usage
- Identifying and using verbs in sentences
- Sentence construction using adjectives and verbs
- Activities:
- Writing descriptive paragraphs
- Role-play based on action words
- Adjective-based games
- Assessment: Sentence construction exercises
July – वचन (Singular and Plural) and लिंग (Gender)
- Theme: Grammar Essentials
- Concepts:
- Rules for converting singular to plural
- Types of gender (पुल्लिंग, स्त्रीलिंग)
- Activities:
- Fill-in-the-blank exercises
- Sorting gender-specific words
- Matching exercises with singular and plural forms
- Assessment: Grammar worksheets and oral test
August – विलोम शब्द (Antonyms) and पर्यायवाची शब्द (Synonyms)
- Theme: Vocabulary Building
- Concepts:
- Understanding and using antonyms in sentences
- Finding synonyms for common words
- Expanding vocabulary through storytelling
- Activities:
- Flashcard games for antonyms and synonyms
- Writing exercises with word usage
- Storytelling with synonyms and antonyms
- Assessment: Vocabulary test
September – संधि (Word Joining) and समास (Compound Words)
- Theme: Word Formation
- Concepts:
- Types of संधि (स्वर संधि, व्यंजन संधि, विसर्ग संधि)
- Types of समास (द्वंद्व समास, तत्पुरुष समास, बहुव्रीहि समास)
- Activities:
- Identifying संधि and समास in given sentences
- Creating new words using संधि rules
- Group discussions and practice worksheets
- Assessment: Word formation quiz
October – वाक्य रचना (Sentence Formation) and विराम चिह्न (Punctuation)
- Theme: Writing with Clarity
- Concepts:
- Types of sentences (निश्चित, प्रश्नवाचक, आज्ञावाचक, विस्मयादिबोधक)
- Correct use of punctuation marks (। , ?, !, “ ”)
- Activities:
- Rearranging jumbled sentences
- Punctuation correction exercises
- Writing dialogues with correct punctuation
- Assessment: Sentence writing and punctuation test
November – मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियाँ (Idioms and Proverbs)
- Theme: Expressing with Creativity
- Concepts:
- Understanding common idioms and their meanings
- Using proverbs in daily conversation and writing
- Activities:
- Role-play using idioms
- Writing short essays with idioms and proverbs
- Storytelling with moral lessons
- Assessment: Idioms and proverbs worksheet
December – पत्र लेखन (Letter Writing) and निबंध लेखन (Essay Writing)
- Theme: Written Communication
- Concepts:
- Writing informal and formal letters
- Structuring an essay with an introduction, body, and conclusion
- Activities:
- Writing a letter to a friend or school principal
- Peer reviewing essays
- Writing on topics such as "मेरा प्रिय खेल," "पर्यावरण संरक्षण"
- Assessment: Letter and essay writing test
January – अपठित गद्यांश (Unseen Passage) and कहानी लेखन (Story Writing)
- Theme: Developing Reading and Writing Skills
- Concepts:
- Reading comprehension skills
- Writing a short story with a beginning, middle, and end
- Activities:
- Reading passages and answering questions
- Story writing using picture prompts
- Group storytelling sessions
- Assessment: Comprehension and creative writing assessment
February – श्रवण और मौखिक कौशल (Listening and Speaking Skills)
- Theme: Effective Communication
- Concepts:
- Listening to instructions and responding appropriately
- Speaking confidently and fluently
- Activities:
- Listening to short audio clips and answering questions
- Public speaking practice
- Group discussions on current topics
- Assessment: Listening comprehension test
March – Revision and Final Assessment
- Theme: Reviewing Key Concepts
- Concepts:
- Recap of all grammar, vocabulary, and writing skills covered
- Activities:
- Practice tests and revision games
- Group discussions and mock exams
- Flashcard activities for vocabulary revision
- Assessment: Comprehensive final exam
Additional Learning Throughout the Year:
- Daily Reading Practice: Encouraging students to read Hindi books and newspapers.
- Weekly Dictation: Strengthening spelling and pronunciation skills.
- Classroom Debates: Developing speaking skills through debates on various topics.
- Assessments:
- Monthly formative assessments
- Mid-term and final exams
- Group and individual projects
This structured curriculum ensures that Grade 5 students develop strong Hindi language skills with a focus on comprehension, grammar, and written and oral communication.