CHOITHRAM SCHOOL, MANIK BAGH, INDORE

ANNUAL CURRICULUM PLAN SESSION 2015-2016

TARGET GROUP: CLASS/LEVEL- VI

SUBJECT AREAS: ENGLISH

Month/

Week Theme/ Sub-

theme

Key Concepts/ Learning

Objectives/ Skills/ Values

Resources/

Teaching Aids

Teaching

Methodology

Assessment Activities/ Processes

Life Skills

June

Theme

Tom paints the

Fence.

Subtheme

The story is

about a young,

imaginative

and

mischievous

twelve-year-

old boy.

Key concepts:

In order to make a man or boy desire

a thing, it is only necessary to make

the thing difficult to obtain.

According to the situation, views of

the children change.

Learning objectives:

-To enable the students to know the

responsibilities of the given task

- To respond to the text from

multiple viewpoints

Activity objectives:

To enable the students to use

strategies and apply knowledge to

new situation

To enhance their confidence,

cooperation, team spirit and ability to

work in a group

Skills:

-Pronunciation and reading with

Read book,

other book by

Mark Twain on

Tom Sawyer

-Reading

followed by

explanation

with question

to text

comprehension

Comprehensio

n questions

Discussion of

the summary.

Class discussion

Solve my problem

3 groups(1 task to each group)

- How do you feel when your

parents allot you some work?

- You have messed up your

room with all your wealth

(toys). Express your feelings

when your mother asked you

to clean it. How would you

manage to carry out the task?

- Speak an instance when you

befooled others to complete

your work.

-Leadership

-Presence of mind

intonation.

-Critical thinking

Values:

They will learn teamwork,

cooperation.

-Honesty, sharing, importance of

work

Theme

A Remarkable

Adventure

Subtheme

This poem

about a child

who couldn’t

do his

homework and

gave excuses

Key concepts:

-It gives a glimpse of the mind of a

child.

-Presence of mind, well planned

multidimensional approach is

important while tackling tricky

problems

Learning objectives:

-To make students understand the

poem

- To enable the students to

comprehend poem after reading

Activity objectives:

- To enhance their creativity and

imagination

- To make them learn to express

ideas with clarity

Skills:

-reading with proper voice

modulation, intonation.

Values:

-Honesty, Truthfulness

Text book

Discussion

followed by

explanation

with special

reference to

literary device

Comprehensio

n questions-

Discussion of

the summary

List five excuses you give for

not doing home

work(Individual-writing)

Guest Lecture on

-Work is worship

- Hard work is the key to

success

– Acceptance

-Awareness

ASL

Unit 1- This or

that (Shopping)

Key Concepts-

Conversation between mother and

daughter

Learning objectives:

1.Making suggestion

2. asking for suggestions

3.saying no politely for suggestions

Skills

Speaking

Listening

Values-

Helping, awareness

Listening to

C.D.

MCQ Assessment

sheets after

listening task

Speaking activities in groups Ways of asking for

suggestions

FA 1 Task 1

JULY

Theme

Parts of Speech

Subtheme

1.Noun

2.Pronoun

3Adjective

Key concepts:

- To make them understand the base

of grammar.

Learning objectives:

-To enable them to know

-The rules of the grammar

-Proper formation of the sentences

Skills:

-They can speak flawless.

-Speaking and writing skills are

improved.

Values:

- Joy of creative formation of

the sentences

Skills:

Me n Mine

Examples from

day-to-day life

Power point

presentation

Through

discussion and

asking oral

questions

Pathways CD’s (arrange the

words in parts of speech

column.).

Interpretation,

communication skill,

narration

-They can speak flawless.

Speaking and writing skills are

improved.

Theme

Sentences

Transformation

, Tenses.

Subtheme

Present ,

Past

Future

Key concepts:

-Tenses initiate the students making

them understand the formation of

sentence according to time.

Learning

objectives:

-To expertise the students in the use

of Tenses

Skills:

-Speaking

-Writing

-Accuracy

Newspaper -Explanation

and discussion

-Exercises

form Me N

Mine.

Power point

presentation

On the basis of

the activity

Find the differences in similar

pictures and write them in

simple present. (from

children’s magazines)

FA 1 Task 2

Theme Creative

Writing

Subtheme

Paragraph

Writing

Key concepts: -To use the language intelligibly

using appropriate words

Learning objectives:

-To enable the students write

effectively

-To develop ability and knowledge

intelligibly using appropriate words

Skills:

-Speaking

-Writing

-Accuracy

Values:

-Creative innovative ideas

Me N Mine Explanation of

how to go

about it

-main points

which are

required to

describe the

given topic

Practice

exercise

Writing a paragraph on given

topic with hints

Finding answers from

hints, Developing

insight

ASL Key concept Listening to Checking

understanding

Ticking the

correct answer

- dialogue on expenditure Care,

Value of money

Unit 2-Give or

take (Money

transaction)

Conversation between Ashu and her

father

Learning objectives:

-Taking about numbers dates of the

month , price

- To Ask for price

-.importance of money

Skills –

Listening and speaking

Values-

politeness, care

C.D. after listening

the C.D

Theme

Playing the

game

Subtheme

This story is

about Alan

who has to

make a

difficult choice

about playing

the game.

Key concepts:

-Zeal to play the game

Giving up the game and helping the

needy.

Learning objectives:

-To make students understand the

text at direct and explicit level.

-The learner should acquire the

ability to listen and understand.

Activity objectives:

-To develop their understanding by

listening and comprehending the text

-To enable them to segregate the

content according to the topic

Skills:

-Speaking

Cricket Kit Warm up

examples of

situation from

society where

old people are

neglected

Through the

listening task

Recording of unit 12.1 of

dialogue book will be played

in the language lab

(Individual Activity.)

Good behavior

towards elders

-Writing

-Reading..

Values:

They will develop the value of

caring, teamwork, responsibilities

love, empathy.

Theme

Six and Out

Subtheme

This poem is

about street

cricket

Key concepts:

-It’s fun to play street cricket

-Hurdles while playing cricket at

street

-Expression of the viewers

Learning objectives:

-To will know the important of game

-Students will be able to respond

orally to written work.

Activity objectives:

-Importance of outdoor games

-To develop the oratory skills

-To develop confidence

Skills:

-Speaking

-Writing

-Reading.

Recitation

Values:

-They will develop teamwork,

responsibilities and caring

Text book Reading and

explanation

line by line

with literary

devices and

interpretation.

Individual

responses

-Computer has locked the

door of outdoor activities.

Agree or disagree?

-If you are selected for an

IPL. Express your feeling

-Commentary (Cricket)

(in pairs )

Guest Speaker-

Speech on

-Importance of Games

-Physical Fitness

Sportsmanship

AUG

Theme

Grammar

Subtheme

Subject Verb

Key concepts:

-To understand grammatical concepts

-To frame grammatically correct

sentences

Me N Mine

Pullout

worksheets

Explanations

of rules

followed by

examples

Practice

exercise for

each.

Intra Class Quiz. Togetherness

Agreement

-Active And

Passive Voices

Learning objectives:

-Enables to write grammatically

correct sentences

-To expertise the students in the use

of SVA and Active and Passive

Voices

Skills:

-Speaking

-Writing

Accuracy

ASL

Unit-3-friend

always(Pets)

Key Concept-

- Talk by Anita Singh, the caretaker

at the Animal shelter

Learning objectives:

-Advantages and disadvantages-

Giving advice

Listening to

C.D.

Probing

questions

Text book

Exercise

Pair work-discussion Care and concern

Theme :

Creative

Writing

Sub theme :

Message

Informal Letter

Key Concepts:

-Express their ideas through

conversation.

-They will have a healthy

conversation

Learning Objectives

-To inspire the students to convey

their views coherently

-To create imaginative thinking

-An opportunity to experience the

adventure and joy of learning

Me N mine

grammar

Book.

Explanation of

format,

specimen

exercise will

given to them

Practice

exercise from

Me N Mine.

Reading answers of given

exercise and discussion about

them

Sympathy, Practical

approach

FA 2 Problem Based

Learning

(PBL)

SEPT

Theme

Creative

Writing

Sub theme

Dialogue

Completion

Rearranging

jumbled words

Theme

The Giving

tree

Sub theme

The tree, in its

basic form, has

a number of

important uses.

Key Concepts

-Express their ideas through

conversation.

Key Concept:

- Love for nature

- Responsibilities of a common man

Learning Objectives

-To develop ability and knowledge,

intelligibly using appropriate words

-To enable students to write

dialogues and to frame responses

-To develop communication skills

Skills:

-Speaking

-Writing

-Accuracy

Values:

-Creative innovative

Ideas

Key Concepts:

-Love for nature.

-Responsibilities of a common man

Learning Objectives-

-To enable students the important of

trees

-Bring awareness about the important

of environment

Activity Objective:

To make them learn:

-Different styles of presenting a

-Me N mine

grammar Book

-A Plant

Explanation of

format,

specimen

exercise will

given to them

Warm Up If

we cut down

the trees and

not plant any

Interactive

Method

Practice

exercise from

Me N Mine

Comprehensio

n Questions

Poem

recitation

Discussion of

the summary

Write a poem on tree using

rhyming words like tree, free,

care, rare, pollution, solution,

old, bold, fears , tears

etc.,(Individual-writing)

Guest Lecture on

- Importance of trees

-How to face natural

calamities

- teamwork,

responsible behaviour

and caring

poem

-To use voice modulation and gesture

-To make verbal expression effective

Skills:

-Speaking

-Writing

-Reading

Values:

They will develop the value of

caring, love, empathy

Theme

What Do We

Plant When

We Plant a

Tree

Subtheme

This poem is

about the uses

of a tree

Key concepts:

-We plant all the comfort when we

plant a tree.

-To make the place to live in.

Learning objectives:

-They will be able to appreciate the

theme of the poem and learn to

understand the message thus

conveyed.

Skills:

-Speaking

-Writing

-Reading.

Values:

They will develop the value of

caring, love, empathy

A Tree Reading and

explanation

line by line

with literary

devices and

interpretation

Discussion of

the lists

prepared

List the things we get from

trees and divide these into two

sections- Wants and Needs

The children will go out, sit

under a tree and share what

we get from a tree

Awareness

Belonging

ASL-Unit-4

Here and

Key concepts:

Conversation about travel

Learning objectives:

Dialogue-Text

book, C.D.

Discussion

about tips for

travelling

Text book

exercise

Discussion about different

Camps

Awareness,

Responsibility

There(Travel)

-offering choices

-expressing preferences

Skills:

-Speaking

-Listening

Values:

Adventure, Excitement

OCT

Revision SA 1

NOV

Theme

Creative

writing

Sub theme

Formal letter

Key concepts :

-Expresses views and opinions of

different situations

Learning Objectives :

-To enable students to write formal

letter letters in correct format and

with proper expression

-to enable the students to learn

correct format

Skills:

-Speaking

-Writing

-Reading.

-listening

Me N mine Format of

formal letter

followed by

specimen

exercise

Practice sheets

from me n

mine.

FA3 Task 1 Interdisciplin

ary (Group

Discussion )

Theme

A Stormy Day

Subtheme

This story

about Black

Key Concepts: Loyalty of animal

-sensitivity towards danger

Learning Objective

To overcome the hurdles

-Faith in other

Book on Black

Beauty

(Library)

Warm Up

Attitude of

human being

towards

animals

Comprehensio

n questions

Discussion of

the summary

Through

Collect information from net

about stories of great animals

and prepare a ppt in groups.

(Ex. Chetak horse of king

Maharana Pratap, Story of

Concern

- awareness

-sensitivity

Beauty (Horse)

saved his

master ‘s life

Activity Objective:

-To develop the skill of public

speaking

- To develop confidence

Skills:

-Speaking

-Writing

-Reading.

-listening

Values

Caring, faith

-reading

followed by

explanation

with questions

to the text.

discussion of

values after ppt

presentation

loyal dog Hachiko)

(Group)

Theme

The Snare

Subtheme

The misery of

a rabbit in a

snare

Key Concepts :

-The condition of a trapped animal

-concern of a child

-hope for help

Learning Objectives :

-To develop care and concern for

animals

Activity Objective:

-To enrich vocabulary and enhance

writing skills

To use appropriate vocabulary

Skills:

-Speaking

-Writing

-Reading.

-listening

Values :

Empathy

-compassion

-sensitivity

Warm up

Kindness and

love can

change anyone

-Discussion on

the topic ,

inviting

responses ,

giving points

context

Through the

dialogue

written by

them

Imagine yourself as the poet

and write the conversation

between you and rabbit

(Individual)

-concern

-awareness

affection

Theme

Grammar

Sub theme

-Preposition

Conjunction

Key Concepts :

To make them understand the base of

grammar.

Learning objectives:

-To enable them to know

the rules of the grammar

Proper formation of the sentences

-Enables students to use connectors

to connect the ideas

Skills:

-They can speak flawless.

Speaking and writing skills are

improved

Values:

-Joy of creative, formation of

the sentences

Skills:

-They can speak flawless.

Speaking and writing skills are

improved.

Me N Mine

Practice

Pullout

worksheet

Explanation by

given

examples

Practice

Pullout

worksheet.

ASL

Unit – 5

Out in the open

(Outdoor jobs)

Key concepts:

Conversation between two neighbors

Learning objectives:

-talking about duration

Skills:

-Speaking

-Listening

Values:

Cooperation, Awareness

C.D. Dialogue on

outdoor

activities

MCQ

Role-play Leadership, Teamwork

DEC

Theme

The

Shepherd’s

Key concepts:

The importance of art work.

-All men should

Text Book Discussion

followed by

explanation.

Through

responses

Class discussion-Why is it

important to learn an

honorable craft?

Friendship

Daughter

Sub theme

This story

about a prince

who is able to

save his own

life by creating

the work of art

be skilled

Learning Objectives

-They will learn work is worship.

-Every man should be skilled.

Activity Objective:

To enable them to express their

views coherently

To organize ideas properly

Skills

Reading

-Writing

-listening

Speaking

Values

-caring, concern, Love, compassion

Care

Affection

Theme

Indian

Weavers

Sub Theme

About the three

stages of life

Key concepts:

-They will learn that every stage of

life is different

Learning Objectives

-They will realize that one faces

different situations at different stages

of life

Activity Objective:

-They will be able to create dialogues

based on the selected situation

To enhance their verbal expressions

effective

Skills

Reading

Text Book Discussion

followed by

explanation.

Through

performance of

enactments

Enactment of different stages

of life(Group)

Caring

Love

Writing

FA 3 Task 2

Theme

Grammar

Subtheme

Determiners

Key concepts:

Frame correct and different types of

sentences,

Learning objectives :

-To make them respond effectively.

-to frame grammatically correct

sentence

Skills

Reading

-Writing

-listening

Speaking

Pullout

worksheet

Explanation

with rules

Power point

presentation

Practice sheet. PPT on Determiners will be

shown during explanation

ASL

Unit – 6

Full of Beans

(Health and

Fitness)

Key concepts:

Talking about ability and inability

Learning objectives:

Tips for fitness

Skills:

-Speaking

-Listening

Values:

Awareness

CD Monologue on

health and

fitness-formal

Choose the

right answer

Reflective

question

Pair work - discussion Sportsmanship, Need

for Strength

JAN

Theme

The Rose well

UFO Incident

Sub Theme

The most well-

known UFO

crash in history

Key concepts

About UFO ( unidentified Flying

Object)

-Facts about Aliens as foreign bodies

-spaceship

Learning Objectives:

They will learn the most well know

UFO crash in history.

Net

-Movie (Kyo

mil gaya.)

Text Book

Warm up Have

you seen the

Aliens.

-Reading

followed by

explanation.

Comprehensio

n questions

A video/ PPT on UFOs will

be shown in the class.

Story about UFO/ aliens with

the help of picture with moral

and title.

(Group-writing)

Guest Lecture on

Sentimental and caring

for others.

-They will learn the life of extra

terrestrial beings.

Activity Objectives:

-To enhance writing skills

-To display creativity

- To share innovative ideas

Skills

Reading

-Writing

-listening

Speaking

Values

-Empathy, Humanness

- Wonder in space”

-Is life possible in Mars?

Theme

Off to the outer

space

Tomorrow

Morning.

Sub theme

Feeling’s of the

Child

when he is in

space

Key concepts

-Information about space

-child feeling when he is in space

Learning Objectives

-They will the scientific terms

Countdown

Space

Gravity

Activity Objectives:

-To develop critical thinking and

cognitive development

-Students will learn to respect other’s

views

Skills

Reading

-Writing

-listening

Net -Discussion on

the topic,

inviting

responses,

giving point’s

context

Group

presentation

Why are human beings

interested in Mars?

Mars and mystery: Collect

facts and share with the class

(Group)

Adventure

Adaptability

Self motivation

Speaking

Values

happiness

fun

Theme

Creative

Writing

Sub Theme

Story Writing

Key concepts

-Express the ideas through

conversation

-To create imaginative thinking

-To enhance their writing skill

Learning Objectives

Developing expression

Use of appriopriate vocabulary

And sentence structure

Skills

Reading

-Writing

-listening

Speaking

Me n mine

Grammar book

Exercise of the

specimen

Pull – out

Practice sheets

from Me n

mine

ASL

Unit – 7

What’s a

feeling!

(Feelings)

Key concepts:

Describing feelings

Learning objectives:

Ability to express feeling,

encouraging

Skills:

-Speaking

-Listening

Values:

Awareness

CD Conversation

between Viran

and his sister

Choose the

right answer

Text- book based activity

Feeling of a boy

Respect your feelings

FA-4

PSA

FEB

Theme

Grammar

Sub theme

Key concepts

-Able to express the ideas of the

speaker

Me n mine

Grammar book

Blackboard

Specimen

Exercise

Pull – out

Practice sheets

from Me n

Reported

Speech

Notice Writing

-Communicative important

information in a proper format

Learning Objectives

-To enable correct usage of grammar

-To enable students to write notice

Skills

Reading

-Writing

-listening

Speaking

mine

ASL

Unit – 8

All in a day’s

work(Jobs at

home)

Key concepts:

-strong forms of pronouns

Learning objectives:

-asking a special favor

-agreeing or refusing politely

-thank you for the favor

Skills:

-Speaking

-Listening

Values:

Trustworthy

responsibility

Dialogue-

Textbook-

Audio

Discussion on

different types

of jobs at home

Different ways

for asking a

favor or help.

Role play-Ask your neighbor

a special favor as you and

your family are going out of

station

Gratitude

Trust

MARC

H

Theme

Creative

Writing

Sub Theme

Diary Entry

Key concepts

-To note down the activities / events

of our life

Learning Objectives

-To express their feelings

-To make them understand use of

appropriate words

Skills

Reading

Me N mine

Book

Format will

displayed on

the board

-Specimen

exercise will

be given to

them

Pullout

worksheet

-Writing

-listening

Speaking

ASL

Unit – 9

Going Places

(Places)

Key concepts:

Comparison of city and village life

Learning objectives:

Stating opinions with reasons

Skills:

-Speaking

-Listening

Values:

Concern

Love

care

Dialogue-

Textbook-

Audio

Narrating

experiences

MCQ Role play

Describe the picture given in

the book

Eco friendliness

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