ICSE Board Class 9 Syllabus for Second-Language

The ICSE Board syllabus for Class 9 Second Language focuses on developing proficiency in a second language, which could be Hindi, French, Sanskrit, or another language offered by the school. The syllabus is designed to build skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening, as well as to introduce students to the culture associated with the language. Here’s a general overview of what the syllabus typically includes for a second language:

1. Reading Comprehension**

Understanding Texts: Comprehension of passages, dialogues, and short stories.
Extracting Information: Identifying main ideas, specific details, and inferential meanings.
Contextual Clues: Using context to deduce the meaning of unfamiliar words and phrases.

2. Grammar**

Nouns:
- Gender and number.
- Singular and plural forms.
Articles:
- Definite and indefinite articles (if applicable to the language).
Adjectives:
- Agreement with nouns in gender, number, and case (if applicable).
Pronouns:
- Personal, possessive, and demonstrative pronouns.
Verbs:
- Conjugation in various tenses (present, past, future).
- Usage of regular and irregular verbs.
Prepositions:
- Common prepositions and their usage.
Adverbs:
- Common adverbs of frequency, manner, and place.
Sentence Structure:
- Formation of affirmative, negative, and interrogative sentences.

3. Vocabulary**

Everyday Life:
- Greetings, common expressions, and conversational phrases.
School and Education:
- Vocabulary related to school subjects, classroom items, and school activities.
Family and Friends:
- Describing family members, relationships, and social interactions.
Food and Drink:
- Names of common foods and drinks.
Travel and Transportation:
- Vocabulary related to travel, directions, and transportation.

4. Writing Skills**

Short Essays:
- Writing simple paragraphs or essays on familiar topics.
Personal Letters:
- Writing informal letters or postcards.
Dialogue Writing:
- Creating dialogues based on given situations or prompts.
Fill-in-the-Blanks:
- Completing sentences or paragraphs with appropriate words.

5. Listening Comprehension**

Understanding Spoken Language:
- Comprehending short audio clips or dialogues.
- Answering questions based on listening passages.
Recognizing Pronunciation:
- Identifying correct pronunciation and intonation patterns.

6. Speaking Skills**

Pronunciation and Intonation:
- Practicing correct pronunciation and intonation.
Conversation Practice:
- Engaging in simple conversations on familiar topics.
- Asking and answering questions.
Role Plays:
- Performing role plays based on everyday situations.

7. Cultural Awareness**

Cultural Context:
- Introduction to cultural aspects of the language, including customs, festivals, and traditions.
Cultural Practices:
- Understanding practices and societal norms of countries where the language is spoken.

8. Internal Assessment**

Projects and Presentations:
- Creating and presenting projects related to the language or culture.
Oral Exams:
- Participating in oral exams to demonstrate speaking proficiency.

Sample Topics Based on Specific Languages

For Hindi:
- Poetry and Prose from Hindi literature.
- Use of idioms and proverbs.
For French:
- Basic dialogues and conversations.
- Introduction to French culture and geography.
For Sanskrit:
- Simple verses from classical texts.
- Basic Sanskrit literature and culture.