ICSE and CBSE English Grammar & Writing Skills ( Class 5)

1) Foundation & Parts of Speech

• Introduction to grammar & sentence structure—subject, predicate.
• Noun types (common, proper, collective, abstract).
• We have personal, possessive, and demonstrative pronouns.
• Adjectives—degrees of comparison.

Activities: Sentence-making games, fill-in-the-blanks, and group discussions.

Outcome: Students can identify and use nouns, pronouns, and adjectives correctly in basic sentences.

2) Verbs & Tenses (Basics)

• Verbs—action, linking, and helping verbs.
• Simple Present tense.
• Simple Past tense.
• Simple Future tense.

Activities: Daily routines (present), storytelling (past), and plans (future).

Outcome: Students write and speak in simple tenses without major errors.

3.) Articles, Prepositions & Conjunctions

• Articles (a, an, the)—usage rules.
• Prepositions—place, time, and direction.
• Conjunctions—and, but, or, because, so.
• Mixed practice and mini-assessments.

Activities: Sentence-building drills, board games with preposition cards.

Outcome: Students create grammatically correct compound sentences.

4) Sentence Structure & Types

• Kinds of sentences: declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory.
• Subject-Verb Agreement basics.
• Formation of negative and interrogative sentences.
• Error correction practice.

Outcome: Students form correct sentences with proper agreement and punctuation.

5) Continuous Tenses & Intro to Perfect Tense

• Present Continuous.
• Past Continuous.
• Future Continuous.
• Introduction to Present Perfect (basic).

Activities: Picture descriptions, role-play storytelling.

Outcome: Better fluency in expressing ongoing actions and completed tasks.

6) Adverbs & Vocabulary Expansion

• Types of adverbs: manner, place, time, and frequency.
• Comparative and superlative forms of adverbs.
• Adverbs in question forms (when, where, how).
• Vocabulary exercises with adverbs.

Outcome: Students enrich their written and spoken language.

7 Active Voice & Passive Voice (Intro)

• Concept of voice—active vs. passive.
• Converting simple sentences.
• Practice with tenses (simple).
• Error spotting and corrections.

Outcome: Basic awareness of voice usage in writing.

8.) Direct & Indirect Speech (Intro)

• Basics of direct and indirect speech.
• Reporting statements.
• Reporting questions and commands.
• Practice sessions with dialogues.

Outcome: Students can rewrite basic dialogues in indirect speech.

9.) Integrated Grammar Practice

• Mixed tense drills.
• Error correction worksheets.
• Picture-based grammar activities.
• Class test and feedback.

Outcome: Stronger application of grammar in sentences and paragraphs.

10) Revision & Application

• Review of all major topics.
• Mock worksheets similar to school papers.
• Oral presentations for practical grammar use.
• Final assessment and performance feedback.

Outcome: Readiness for school exams and improved communication skills.

The preparation also consists of

• Reviewing common errors and conducting periodic revision tests.
• Mock grammar paper and past paper practice.