ICSE Board Class 9 Syllabus for Sanskrit

The ICSE Board syllabus for Class 9 Sanskrit focuses on enhancing students' understanding of the Sanskrit language, including its grammar, vocabulary, and literature. The syllabus aims to develop students' proficiency in reading, writing, and comprehending Sanskrit texts while also exposing them to classical literature and cultural elements.

Here’s an overview of the ICSE Class 9 Sanskrit syllabus:

1. Reading Comprehension**

Understanding Texts: Comprehending passages in Sanskrit, identifying main ideas, and extracting specific information.
Contextual Clues: Using context to understand the meaning of words and phrases.

2. Grammar**

Sandhi (Phonetic Changes):
- Types of Sandhi: Swar Sandhi, Vyanjan Sandhi, and Visarga Sandhi.
- Rules and examples of Sandhi formation.
Vibhakti (Case Endings):
- Different Vibhaktis: Prathama (Nominative), Dvitiya (Accusative), Tritiya (Instrumental), Chaturthi (Dative), Panchami (Ablative), Shashti (Genitive), Saptami (Locative).
- Application of Vibhaktis in sentences.
Karma (Verb Conjugation):
- Conjugation of verbs in different tenses: Present, Past, and Future.
- Usage of different forms of verbs in sentences.
Samas (Compound Words):
- Types of Samas: Dvandva, Bahuvrihi, and Tatpurusha.
- Formation and examples of compound words.
Akaranta and Ikaraanta:
- Understanding the declension of nouns ending in 'a' (Akaranta) and 'i' (Ikaraanta).
Adjectives:
- Agreement of adjectives with nouns in gender, number, and case.
- Use of adjectives in sentences.

3. Vocabulary**

Everyday Terms:
- Basic vocabulary related to daily life, family, school, and activities.
Synonyms and Antonyms:
- Common synonyms and antonyms used in Sanskrit.

4. Writing Skills**

Translation:
- Translating simple passages from Sanskrit to English and vice versa.
Sentence Formation:
- Constructing sentences using given words or phrases.
Short Essays:
- Writing brief essays on familiar topics in Sanskrit.
Letter Writing:
- Composing formal and informal letters in Sanskrit.

5. Literature**

Prose and Poetry:
- Study of selected prose and poetry from classical Sanskrit literature.
Famous Works and Authors:
- Introduction to famous Sanskrit works and authors, such as Kalidasa, Bhasa, and others.
Simple Texts:
- Reading and interpreting simple classical texts and extracts.

6. Culture and Tradition**

Sanskrit Heritage:
- Introduction to the cultural and historical significance of Sanskrit literature.
Festivals and Traditions:
- Understanding traditional festivals and customs mentioned in Sanskrit texts.

7. Internal Assessment**

Projects and Presentations:
- Creating and presenting projects related to Sanskrit literature, culture, or grammar.
Oral Exams:
- Participating in oral examinations to demonstrate proficiency in speaking and understanding Sanskrit.