ICSE Class 6 English Syllabus: Listening and Speaking Listen to a range of texts such as story, poems, narratives, lecture etc. for aural/written comprehension. Listen and comprehend issues/topics raised in spoken texts (public address, guest speaker, televised interview, Social media/internet videos) and asks for clarification or elaboration of ideas. Group discussions, debates, speech, drama, presentations etc. (use of graphics, images, music, sound and visual displays in presentations.) Analyse and evaluate the use of language in different contexts (newspapers, television, billboards and advertising campaigns) and its interpretation. Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks e.g. – tone – gestures – stress – facial expressions – body language – voice modulation Dictation of Chunks of language.
ICSE Class 6 English Syllabus: Reading
1. Texts (Literary and Nonliterary) covering different themes and registers for comprehension and inference. The themes may include:
Self, Family, Home, Friends Neighbourhood and Community at large The Nation – diversity (socio-cultural, religious and ethnic, as well as linguistic), heritage Myths/legends/folktales) The World – India’s neighbours and other countries (their cultures, literature and customs) Adventure, Imagination and creativity Sports and Yoga Issues relating to Adolescence Science and Technology Peace and Harmony Travel and Tourism Mass Media Art and Culture Health and Reproductive health experience of children, Personalities & achievers Environmental concerns – water conservation, cleanliness and sanitation, Safety –personal safety & awareness about child abuse, conservation energy
2. Extensive and intensive reading of the texts.
ICSE Class 6 English Syllabus – Writing Simple messages, invitations, short paragraphs, informal letters applications (Only content, format not required). Short compositions based on pictures. Simple stories and descriptive pieces, etc. organise and structure thoughts in writing. Organise and structure meaningful sentences in a sequential manner. use of linkers such as ‘firstly’, ‘then’, ‘later’, ‘finally’, etc. to link sentences to indicate passage of time and provide a sense of closure. Age appropriate use of words and phrases. Follow process approach to writing i.e., planning, revising, reviewing, editing, rewriting.
ICSE Class 6 English Syllabus
Grammar and Vocabulary in Context Pronouns – Personal, reflexive pronouns, pronoun number and person. Subject-verb agreement. Tenses to convey various times, sequences, states, and conditions. Recognition of correct and incorrect /inappropriate shifts in verb tense. Vocabulary in context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase. Age-appropriate affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word. Dictionary and reference materials, print, digital and tactile, to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning or its part of speech. Figures of speech in context.
ICSE Class 6 English Literature Syllabus: Suggested Reading List Novels by Gerard Durrell Malgudi Days – R.K. Narayan I am Malala – Malala Yousafzai Detective stories – Agatha Christie The Lost World – Sir Arthur Conan Doyle The Happy Prince and Other Tales – Oscar Wilde Animal Farm – George Orwell Tuck Everlasting – Natalie Babbit Short Stories (O’ Henry/ Saki/ Leo Tolstoy/Rudyard Kipling/ Guy De Maupassant/Mark Twain/ Oscar Wilde/Jorge Luis Borges/William Faulkner/Anton Chekhov/ Edgar Allen Poe/Franz Kafka/Earnest Hemingway /Flannery O’Connor/James Joyce/Ray Bradbury/Roald Dhal/ Nicolai Gogol and Translations from Indian writers like Tagore, Premchand , etc.) Something Out of nothing Marie Curie and Radium – Carl Killough Ignited minds – APJ Kalam Graphic Novels: Tintin Series/ Asterix series
ICSE Class 6 Mathematics Syllabus:
Number System:
Numbers: Word problems on number operations involving large numbers This would include conversions of units of length & mass (from the larger to the smaller units). Natural numbers and Whole numbers: Natural numbers. Whole numbers. Properties of numbers (commutative, associative, distributive, additive identity, multiplicative identity). Number line.
Fractions Revision of Fractions, proper, improper and mixed fractions by activity only (no sums to be set from this topic) Equivalent fractions. Comparison of fractions. Operations on fractions (Avoid large and complicated unnecessary tasks). (Moving towards abstraction in fractions). Addition and Subtraction of like and unlike fractions, day to day application problems using fractions. Word problems involving addition and subtraction of decimals (two operations together on money, mass, length and temperature).
Playing with numbers Simplification of brackets. Multiples and factors, (Revision of the prime factorisation by tree method and division method to be done in class but no problems to be set for evaluation from these.) HCF and LCM, prime factorization and division method for HCF and LCM, the property LCM × HCF = product of two numbers. Ratio and Proportion Difference between Ratio and Fraction. Concept of Ratio. Proportion as equality of two ratios. Word problems on ratio and proportions. (Only simple daily life problems to be included). Idea of percent as fraction with 100 as denominator. Idea of speed and simple daily life problems related to speed, time and distance.
Algebra Introduction to constants, variable and unknown through patterns through appropriate word problems and generalisations Introduction to algebraic terms like expressions, literal numbers, coefficient, factors, polynomials degree, like and unlike terms. Terminology associated with algebra – like literal numbers, terms, expressions, factor, coefficient, polynomials, degree, like and unlike terms. Framing algebraic expressions. Evaluation of algebraic expressions by substituting a value for the variable. (Operations on algebraic expressions not required). Introduction to linear equation in one variable.
Geometry Basic geometrical ideas (2-D) Introduction to geometry. Its linkage with and reflection in everyday experiences. Line, line segment, ray. Open and closed figures. Interior and exterior closed figure. Curvilinear and linear boundaries. Angle – Arm, vertex, exterior and interior. Triangle – Sides, angles, vertices, interior and exterior, altitude and median Quadrilaterals – Vertices, sides, diagonals, angles, diagonals, adjacent sides and opposite sides, interior and exterior of a quadrilateral. Circle – Radius, Centre, diameter, sector, arc, segment, chord, circumference, semicircle, exterior and interior. Understanding Elementary Shapes (2-D and 3-D) Measure of Line Segment, Measure of angles. Pair of lines – Intersecting and perpendicular lines, Parallel lines. Types of Angles – Acute, obtuse, right, straight, complete, reflex and zero angles. Classification of triangles on the basis of sides and angles. Types of quadrilaterals – Trapezium, parallelogram, rectangle, rhombus, square. Identification of 3-D shapes: Cuboids, Cubes, Cylinder, Sphere, Cone, Prism. Elements of 3-D figures. Constructions (using Straight edge Scale, protractor, compasses ) Drawing of a line segment. Perpendicular bisector Construction of angles by using a protractor. Angle 60°, 120° (Using Compasses) Construction of circle.
Mensuration Concept of perimeter and introduction to area Concept of area, Area of a rectangle and a square Conversion of units (Mass, time, money, and capacity) from smaller to larger and vice-versa. (Only relevant conversions e.g., milli, centi, m/l/g, kilo to be included) Counter examples to different misconceptions related to perimeter and area (Only discussion in class, no problems or assessments to be done) 3 D Figures – Cubes and cuboids Introduction of Volume
Data Handling Collection of data to examine a hypothesis Collection and organisation of data – examples of organising it in tally bars and a table. Construction of bar graphs for given data interpreting bar graphs. Mean of data not having more than ten observations
ICSE Class 6 Physics Revised Syllabus:
Theme 1: Physical Quantities and Measurement Measurement of Length Measurement of Mass Measurement of Time Measurement of Temperature Measurement of Area
Theme 2: Force Force as a push or pull Effects of force on Mass Speed Direction Change in shape and size Using real world examples only Force of Friction
Theme 3: Energy Simple Machines Types of Simple Machines Different Orders of Levers
Theme 4: Light Rectilinear Propagation of Light Shadows
Theme 5: Magnetism Magnetic and non-magnetic substances Characteristics of a magnet Properties of magnets Magnetic field around a magnet Permanent & temporary magnets and their uses Care & storage of magnets Demagnetization by heating, hammering and electricity
Class 6 Biology Syllabus
Theme 1: Plant Life The leaf External structure Kinds of leaves Types of venation Functions of leaf Modifications Insectivorous plants. Need for modification with an example Vegetative propagation in leaf The flower
Parts (4 whorls), structure and function of each whorl Pollination (self and cross): An idea about agents of cross pollination (wind, water and insects – their examples). Fertilization: process in simple terms Formation of fruit – fate of each part (whorl) of flower after fertilization Parts of fruits: dry and fleshy, examples of dry and fleshy parts; parts of the pericarp of fleshy fruits (epicarp, mesocarp, endocarp) and function of each part Seed – parts (cotyledon, embryo: Radicle, plumule) and types (monocot, dicot) Germination – conditions required for germination (moisture, warmth), seed germination of different seeds
Theme 2: The Cell Plant cell: Cell organelles and their functions Animal cell: Cell organelles and their functions Diagrams of plant and animal cell Only the following to be included: Cell wall, Cell membrane, Plastids, Nucleus, Vacuole, Cytoplasm – their structure and functions Differences between plant and animal cells
Theme 3: Human Body Digestive System Revisit previous learning Organs of the digestive system; function of each organ Respiratory System Main parts (nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs); functions of each part of the respiratory system Difference between respiration and breathing Mechanism of breathing (physical process with respect to diaphragm and ribs-inhalation and exhalation)
Theme 4: Health and Hygiene Types of diseases Communicable diseases: bacterial and viral Modes of transmission of diseases Ways to prevent communicable diseases Hygiene – ways to keep the surroundings clean, safe disposal of garbage, healthy practices for hygiene
Class 6 Chemistry Syllabus
Theme 1: Introduction to Chemistry Elements Chemistry – meaning and importance. Development of Chemistry – A historical perspective. Notable chemists/ scientists and their contributions to Chemistry (at least 3 scientists). Food and Chemistry. Cosmetics and Chemistry. Clothing and Chemistry. Chemicals as Medicines. Chemicals in Industries.
Theme 2: Compounds and Mixtures
1) Element (a substance made up of identical atoms). Use of symbols as short hand notations of writing names of elements. Origin of symbols of elements. Names and symbols of first 20 elements. Molecules of elements contain atoms of the same element (O2, N2, H2).
2) Compound (two or more than two elements combine in fixed definite proportions to form a compound. Original properties of the constituent elements are lost and a substance with new properties is formed).
Molecules of compounds contain atoms of different elements. (H2O, CO2, NO2, CaO, ZnCl2). 3) Mixture (components of more than one substance combine in any proportion, original properties of the components are retained). 4) Difference between mixtures and compounds (on the basis of proportion of combination of components and their properties). 5) Separation techniques of mixtures into their components:
Sieving Sedimentation Decantation Filtration Evaporation Magnetic Separation
Theme 3: Matter 1) States of Matter
Classification of matter into solid, liquid and gas on the basis of properties (shape, volume). Factors responsible for the existence of matter in different states. Arrangement of atoms/ molecules in solids, liquids and gases: – intermolecular space, cohesive forces). There is space between the particles of matter. Effect of heat on matter (expansion, change of state and chemical change).
ICSE Class 6 History and Civics Syllabus:
The Ancient World Students can find the main topics to be covered in the History syllabus below. The subtopics of these have been provided in detail in the pdf.
Theme 1: The River Valley Civilizations 1) ‘Civilization’- meaning 2) Reasons for settlement near rivers 3) Major Civilizations:
Indus Valley Egyptian
4) Main Characteristics:
Origin Location (*Map) Rivers Society Town Planning Occupations Trade Religious Beliefs
5) Decline
Theme 2: The Vedic Civilization 1) Aryans in the Sapta Sindhu & Gangetic valley 2) ‘Vedas’ and ‘Vedic’ – meaning 3) The four Vedas, Upanishads, Puranas 4) Epics Ramayana & Mahabharata 5) Brahmavarta (Early Vedic age)
Social life Economic life 6) Aryavarta (Later Vedic age)
Social Life Four Ashramas 7) Gurukul System Economic life
Theme 3: Mahavira & Buddha – Great Preachers 1) Vardhamana Mahavira Jainism Teachings (Ahimsa, Caste system, Karma, Rebirth, Search for truth)
2) Gautama Buddha
Buddhism Teachings (Four Noble Truths, Eight Fold Path, Ahimsa, Karma, Nirvana, Caste System)
Theme 4: The Mauryan Empire 1) Sources: Indica & Arthashastra 2) Chandragupta Maurya Role of Chanakya 3) The Kalinga War 4) Ashoka’s Dhamma & Edicts (relevance of dhamma in our day to day lives) 5) Decline.
Theme 5: The Golden Age – Gupta Empire 1) Sources: The history of the Gupta Empire
2) Rulers of the Gupta Empire: Chandragupta I Samudragupta Chandragupta II
3) The Golden Age: Religious Life Scientific Progress Literature Education
ICSE Class 6 Civics Syllabus Theme 1: The Rural Local Self Government 1) Local-Self Government meaning 2) Panchayati Raj System 3) Gram Sabha:
Gram Panchayat Nyaya Panchayat 3) Block Samiti: Functions 4) Zila Parishads: Functions
Theme 2: Urban Local Self Government 1) Define the term – ‘Metropolitan’ 2) Names of major cities– Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai 3) Municipal Corporations 4) Functions (Water Supply, Public health Sanitation, Education, Lighting, Public Security, Public Works, Maternity and Child Welfare): Any 2 functions
ICSE Class 6 Geography Syllabus
Theme 1: Representation of Geographical Features Maps: introduction, difference between map, sketch, plan and globe. Importance of maps. Direction: eight cardinal points.
Theme 2: Landforms Types of landforms. Mountains and Valleys: processes of formation of mountains and valleys – endogenous and exogenous processes. Mountains: – Formation of Mountains, folding, meaning and characteristics of young fold mountains, distribution of Young Fold Mountains in the world – Rockies, Andes, Alps, Great Dividing Range, Himalayas and Atlas Mountains; Meaning and characteristics of Old Fold Mountains, distribution of old fold mountains in the world (Urals, Appalachians, Aravalis). – Faulting: meaning of faulting, formation and characteristics of Block mountains. – Importance of mountains. – Volcanic mountains: formation and characteristics (Mount. Kilimanjaro in Africa and Mt. Fujiyama in Japan). Valleys: Formation and characteristics of rift Valley, distribution of rift valleys in the world – Rhine, Narmada, Nile. Plateaus: formation and characteristics, types of plateaus (Intermontane and volcanic: definition and examples), distribution in the world (The Deccan plateau in India, Tibet Plateau). Plains: formation and characteristics, types of plains (depositional and erosional: definition and examples). Landforms and people: Landforms – impact on the life of people. (comparison between life in the mountains and life in the plains).
Theme 3: Minerals Minerals and Ores (meaning and examples). Types of minerals – metallic and non-metallic – Metallic: Iron ore, bauxite, manganese, copper – Non-Metallic: Lime stone, mica and mineral fuels (coal and petroleum) natural gas Conservation of minerals
Theme 4: Study of Continents: North America and South America A brief idea of the formation of continents. 1) North America
Introduction Location Boundaries Major Physical features Locating the above on the map (details given in the table below) Political divisions (countries and capitals to be covered through Atlas only)
2) South America
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