ICSE Class 7 English Syllabus

The ICSE (Indian Certificate of Secondary Education) Class 7 English syllabus is designed to develop students' proficiency in reading, writing, comprehension, and appreciation of literature. The syllabus focuses on various aspects of the English language, including grammar, composition, and literature. Here is a detailed overview of the latest ICSE Class 7 English syllabus:

1. English Language

1.1. Grammar

  • Parts of Speech: Understanding the different parts of speech including nouns, pronouns, adjectives, verbs, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections.
  • Tenses: Usage of various tenses (present, past, future) and their forms (simple, continuous, perfect).
  • Sentence Structure: Types of sentences (declarative, interrogative, imperative, exclamatory), sentence formation, and sentence transformation.
  • Punctuation: Proper use of punctuation marks (full stops, commas, question marks, exclamation marks, quotation marks).
  • Articles and Determiners: Correct usage of articles (a, an, the) and determiners (some, any, few, many).
  • Direct and Indirect Speech: Conversion of sentences from direct to indirect speech and vice versa.
  • Active and Passive Voice: Understanding and converting sentences from active to passive voice and vice versa.
  • Prepositions: Correct usage of prepositions and prepositional phrases.
  • Conjunctions: Use of coordinating, subordinating, and correlative conjunctions.
  • Vocabulary: Expansion of vocabulary through synonyms, antonyms, and word formation.

1.2. Composition

  • Paragraph Writing: Writing well-structured paragraphs on various topics, focusing on coherence and clarity.
  • Essay Writing:
    • Types of essays: Descriptive, narrative, expository.
    • Structure: Introduction, body, conclusion.
    • Developing ideas and maintaining logical flow.
  • Letter Writing:
    • Formal letters: Writing letters for requests, complaints, applications, etc.
    • Informal letters: Writing personal letters to friends or family.
  • Story Writing: Crafting stories with a clear beginning, middle, and end, focusing on character development and plot.
  • Notice Writing: Writing notices for school events, announcements, or information.
  • Diary Entry: Writing personal diary entries to express thoughts and experiences.

1.3. Comprehension

  • Reading Comprehension:
    • Understanding and interpreting unseen passages.
    • Answering questions based on the passage, including multiple-choice, short answer, and descriptive questions.
  • Summary Writing: Summarizing passages by identifying key points and main ideas.

2. English Literature

2.1. Prose

  • Short Stories:
    • Reading and understanding short stories from the prescribed textbook.
    • Analyzing characters, plot, setting, and themes.
    • Answering questions related to comprehension, character sketches, and thematic analysis.
  • Essays:
    • Reading and analyzing essays, understanding the author's perspective and main ideas.

2.2. Poetry

  • Poems:
    • Reading and appreciating poems from the prescribed textbook.
    • Identifying and understanding poetic devices such as simile, metaphor, alliteration, rhyme, and rhythm.
    • Analyzing the themes, tone, and mood of the poems.

2.3. Drama

  • Plays:
    • Reading and understanding one-act plays or excerpts from longer plays.
    • Analyzing characters, dialogues, and dramatic techniques used by the playwright.

3. Listening and Speaking Skills

3.1. Listening

  • Listening Comprehension:
    • Listening to audio clips or passages and answering related questions.
    • Note-taking and summarizing spoken content.

3.2. Speaking

  • Oral Presentations:
    • Preparing and delivering speeches or presentations on various topics.
  • Debate and Discussion:
    • Participating in debates and discussions, presenting arguments, and engaging with different viewpoints.
  • Recitation:
    • Reciting poems or passages with proper expression and pronunciation.

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