Annual Academic Calendar for Grade 6 Sanskrit (CBSE-Aligned)
This curriculum is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of Sanskrit language, including grammar, vocabulary, reading, and writing, with an emphasis on comprehension and application.
April – Introduction to Sanskrit Language and Alphabets (संस्कृत वर्णमाला)
- Theme: Basics of Sanskrit
- Concepts:
- Introduction to Sanskrit as a classical language
- स्वर (Vowels) and व्यंजन (Consonants)
- Writing and pronunciation practice
- Activities:
- Tracing and writing practice of Sanskrit alphabets
- Alphabet recognition games
- Recitation of Sanskrit shlokas
- Assessment: Alphabet dictation and recognition quiz
May – शब्दरूपाणि (Noun Forms)
- Theme: Understanding Nouns
- Concepts:
- Singular, dual, and plural forms (एकवचन, द्विवचन, बहुवचन)
- Declension of nouns in different genders (पुल्लिंग, स्त्रीलिंग, नपुंसकलिंग)
- Activities:
- Noun sorting game based on gender and number
- Sentence formation using different noun forms
- Role-play using common Sanskrit words
- Assessment: Worksheet on noun declensions
June – धातुरूपाणि (Verb Forms)
- Theme: Learning Verbs
- Concepts:
- Introduction to root verbs (धातु)
- Present tense (लट् लकार) conjugation
- Commonly used verbs and their meanings
- Activities:
- Verb chanting drills
- Creating short sentences using present tense verbs
- Matching verbs with their correct meanings
- Assessment: Verb conjugation quiz
July – संख्यायाः अध्ययनम् (Numbers in Sanskrit)
- Theme: Counting in Sanskrit
- Concepts:
- Numbers 1-100 in Sanskrit (एकम् to शतम्)
- Usage of numbers in sentences
- Declension of numerical adjectives
- Activities:
- Number identification games
- Counting classroom objects in Sanskrit
- Writing mathematical operations in Sanskrit
- Assessment: Number recognition worksheet
August – प्रत्ययाः (Suffixes) and समासः (Compounds)
- Theme: Building Words
- Concepts:
- Common suffixes (तृच्, क्त्वा, ल्यप्)
- Introduction to compound words (समास) – द्वन्द्व, तत्पुरुष, बहुव्रीहि
- Activities:
- Breaking and forming compound words
- Identifying suffixes in given words
- Creating meaningful sentences using suffixes
- Assessment: Word-building exercises
September – विभक्तयः (Cases of Nouns)
- Theme: Understanding Case Endings
- Concepts:
- Introduction to all 7 cases (कारक विभक्तयः)
- Use of cases in sentence formation
- Examples from daily life usage
- Activities:
- Case-based sentence construction
- Recognizing case endings in short stories
- Creating charts to explain different cases
- Assessment: Sentence correction worksheet
October – सन्धि (Sandhi Rules)
- Theme: Combining Words
- Concepts:
- Types of Sandhi (स्वर संधि, व्यंजन संधि, विसर्ग संधि)
- Rules and application of Sandhi
- Practice through simple examples
- Activities:
- Identifying Sandhi in Sanskrit verses
- Splitting and forming Sandhi words
- Interactive quizzes with word combinations
- Assessment: Sandhi identification test
November – श्लोक एवं सूक्तियाँ (Verses and Proverbs)
- Theme: Learning Moral Values through Sanskrit
- Concepts:
- Recitation of simple Sanskrit shlokas
- Understanding the meaning of proverbs and phrases
- Writing short essays based on moral values
- Activities:
- Daily recitation practice
- Storytelling using Sanskrit proverbs
- Creating posters with shlokas and their meanings
- Assessment: Recitation and meaning explanation quiz
December – अव्ययपदानि (Indeclinable Words)
- Theme: Words That Do Not Change
- Concepts:
- Common indeclinable words (सर्वदा, यथा, पुनः, च, एव)
- Usage in sentence formation
- Recognizing their fixed nature
- Activities:
- Making sentences with given indeclinable words
- Spotting indeclinables in Sanskrit texts
- Group discussions using Sanskrit sentences
- Assessment: Indeclinable word quiz
January – संस्कृत व्याकरण (Sanskrit Grammar)
- Theme: Strengthening Grammar Skills
- Concepts:
- Introduction to simple sentence structures
- Correct word order in Sanskrit
- Usage of conjunctions and prepositions
- Activities:
- Correcting grammatical errors in short passages
- Constructing meaningful sentences
- Pair activities with fill-in-the-blank exercises
- Assessment: Grammar worksheet
February – अपठित गद्यांश (Unseen Passages)
- Theme: Comprehending Sanskrit Texts
- Concepts:
- Reading and understanding short Sanskrit paragraphs
- Extracting main ideas from texts
- Answering comprehension-based questions
- Activities:
- Group reading and discussion
- Answering comprehension questions from unseen passages
- Writing summaries of simple texts
- Assessment: Comprehension test
March – Revision and Final Assessment
- Theme: Reviewing and Testing Knowledge
- Concepts:
- Revisiting key grammar topics
- Vocabulary enhancement exercises
- Activities:
- Mock tests and quizzes
- Sanskrit storytelling competition
- Fun revision games
- Assessment: Comprehensive final exam
Additional Learning Throughout the Year:
- Daily Shloka Recitation: Encouraging pronunciation and memorization.
- Storytelling and Dramatization: Bringing Sanskrit stories to life through acting.
- Grammar Games: Enhancing retention through engaging grammar activities.
- Assessments:
- Monthly formative assessments
- Mid-term and final exams
- Group presentations and projects
This curriculum ensures that Grade 6 students develop a solid foundation in Sanskrit grammar and vocabulary while fostering appreciation for the richness of the language.