English

English — Class 5

CBSE (Indian Curriculum) · Ages 10-11

CBSE Class 5 English works at the threshold of middle school. Children read longer and more demanding texts, identify the main idea and supporting details, infer meaning, and comment on how a writer creates an effect.

Writing covers descriptive, narrative and informative pieces of real length, alongside formal and informal letters, notices, messages and diary entries. Grammar covers all tenses, voice, speech, clauses and complex sentence structure.

Key topics covered

• Reading Comprehension — Main idea, supporting detail, inference and author's purpose.
• Vocabulary — Idioms, phrases, word formation and precise word choice.
• Grammar — All tenses, active and passive voice, reported speech and clauses.
• Composition — Descriptive, narrative and informative writing of real length.
• Formats — Formal and informal letters, notices, messages and diary entries.
• Speaking & Listening — Presenting, debating simply and responding to what others say.