Chapter 1Chapter 1: A Bottle of Dew
Unit 1: Fables and Folk Tales. A folk-style story about hard work, diligence, observation and the idea that success comes through effort.
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Skill: Summarise the main ideaState the central idea of the chapter briefly using important details and avoiding minor details. Chapter focus: A Bottle of Dew. Practice areaSkill: Use vocabulary in contextInfer the meaning of important words and expressions from context clues in the chapter. Chapter focus: A Bottle of Dew. Practice areaSkill: Analyse theme, message and valuesExplain the lesson, value or theme conveyed by the story, poem, conversation or informational text. Chapter focus: A Bottle of Dew. Practice areaSkill: Recognise structure and text formIdentify how the text form—story, poem, dialogue, letter, graphic story or informational article—shapes meaning. Chapter focus: A Bottle of Dew. Practice areaSkill: Write or speak a short responseFrame a short personal, creative or evidence-based response connected to the chapter’s idea. Chapter focus: A Bottle of Dew. Practice areaChapter 2Chapter 2: The Raven and the Fox
Unit 1: Fables and Folk Tales. A fable in poetic form about vanity, flattery and wise judgement.
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Skill: Infer character feelings and motivesUse clues from actions, dialogue and situation to infer why a character behaves or feels a certain way. Chapter focus: The Raven and the Fox. Practice areaSkill: Summarise the main ideaState the central idea of the chapter briefly using important details and avoiding minor details. Chapter focus: The Raven and the Fox. Practice areaSkill: Use vocabulary in contextInfer the meaning of important words and expressions from context clues in the chapter. Chapter focus: The Raven and the Fox. Practice areaSkill: Analyse theme, message and valuesExplain the lesson, value or theme conveyed by the story, poem, conversation or informational text. Chapter focus: The Raven and the Fox. Practice areaSkill: Recognise structure and text formIdentify how the text form—story, poem, dialogue, letter, graphic story or informational article—shapes meaning. Chapter focus: The Raven and the Fox. Practice areaSkill: Write or speak a short responseFrame a short personal, creative or evidence-based response connected to the chapter’s idea. Chapter focus: The Raven and the Fox. Practice areaChapter 3Chapter 3: Rama to the Rescue
Unit 1: Fables and Folk Tales. A graphic folk tale that shows presence of mind, quick thinking and problem solving.
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Skill: Infer character feelings and motivesUse clues from actions, dialogue and situation to infer why a character behaves or feels a certain way. Chapter focus: Rama to the Rescue. Practice areaSkill: Summarise the main ideaState the central idea of the chapter briefly using important details and avoiding minor details. Chapter focus: Rama to the Rescue. Practice areaSkill: Use vocabulary in contextInfer the meaning of important words and expressions from context clues in the chapter. Chapter focus: Rama to the Rescue. Practice areaSkill: Analyse theme, message and valuesExplain the lesson, value or theme conveyed by the story, poem, conversation or informational text. Chapter focus: Rama to the Rescue. Practice areaSkill: Recognise structure and text formIdentify how the text form—story, poem, dialogue, letter, graphic story or informational article—shapes meaning. Chapter focus: Rama to the Rescue. Practice areaSkill: Write or speak a short responseFrame a short personal, creative or evidence-based response connected to the chapter’s idea. Chapter focus: Rama to the Rescue. Practice areaChapter 4Chapter 4: The Unlikely Best Friends
Unit 2: Friendship. A story about the unexpected friendship between Gajaraj and Buntee and the emotional value of companionship.
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Skill: Infer character feelings and motivesUse clues from actions, dialogue and situation to infer why a character behaves or feels a certain way. Chapter focus: The Unlikely Best Friends. Practice areaSkill: Summarise the main ideaState the central idea of the chapter briefly using important details and avoiding minor details. Chapter focus: The Unlikely Best Friends. Practice areaSkill: Use vocabulary in contextInfer the meaning of important words and expressions from context clues in the chapter. Chapter focus: The Unlikely Best Friends. Practice areaSkill: Analyse theme, message and valuesExplain the lesson, value or theme conveyed by the story, poem, conversation or informational text. Chapter focus: The Unlikely Best Friends. Practice areaSkill: Recognise structure and text formIdentify how the text form—story, poem, dialogue, letter, graphic story or informational article—shapes meaning. Chapter focus: The Unlikely Best Friends. Practice areaSkill: Apply grammar from the chapter contextUse sentence structure, parts of speech, punctuation or tense patterns connected to the chapter language. Chapter focus: The Unlikely Best Friends. Practice areaSkill: Write or speak a short responseFrame a short personal, creative or evidence-based response connected to the chapter’s idea. Chapter focus: The Unlikely Best Friends. Practice areaChapter 5Chapter 5: A Friend’s Prayer
Unit 2: Friendship. A reflective poem about care, loyalty, empathy and the qualities of a true friend.
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Skill: Infer character feelings and motivesUse clues from actions, dialogue and situation to infer why a character behaves or feels a certain way. Chapter focus: A Friend’s Prayer. Practice areaSkill: Summarise the main ideaState the central idea of the chapter briefly using important details and avoiding minor details. Chapter focus: A Friend’s Prayer. Practice areaSkill: Use vocabulary in contextInfer the meaning of important words and expressions from context clues in the chapter. Chapter focus: A Friend’s Prayer. Practice areaSkill: Analyse theme, message and valuesExplain the lesson, value or theme conveyed by the story, poem, conversation or informational text. Chapter focus: A Friend’s Prayer. Practice areaSkill: Recognise structure and text formIdentify how the text form—story, poem, dialogue, letter, graphic story or informational article—shapes meaning. Chapter focus: A Friend’s Prayer. Practice areaSkill: Write or speak a short responseFrame a short personal, creative or evidence-based response connected to the chapter’s idea. Chapter focus: A Friend’s Prayer. Practice areaChapter 6Chapter 6: The Chair
Unit 2: Friendship. A story that helps learners distinguish real friendship from superficial friendship.
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Skill: Summarise the main ideaState the central idea of the chapter briefly using important details and avoiding minor details. Chapter focus: The Chair. Practice areaSkill: Use vocabulary in contextInfer the meaning of important words and expressions from context clues in the chapter. Chapter focus: The Chair. Practice areaSkill: Analyse theme, message and valuesExplain the lesson, value or theme conveyed by the story, poem, conversation or informational text. Chapter focus: The Chair. Practice areaSkill: Recognise structure and text formIdentify how the text form—story, poem, dialogue, letter, graphic story or informational article—shapes meaning. Chapter focus: The Chair. Practice areaSkill: Write or speak a short responseFrame a short personal, creative or evidence-based response connected to the chapter’s idea. Chapter focus: The Chair. Practice areaChapter 7Chapter 7: Neem Baba
Unit 3: Nurturing Nature. A conversation that introduces the neem tree, its uses and the relationship between people and nature.
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Skill: Summarise the main ideaState the central idea of the chapter briefly using important details and avoiding minor details. Chapter focus: Neem Baba. Practice areaSkill: Use vocabulary in contextInfer the meaning of important words and expressions from context clues in the chapter. Chapter focus: Neem Baba. Practice areaSkill: Analyse theme, message and valuesExplain the lesson, value or theme conveyed by the story, poem, conversation or informational text. Chapter focus: Neem Baba. Practice areaSkill: Recognise structure and text formIdentify how the text form—story, poem, dialogue, letter, graphic story or informational article—shapes meaning. Chapter focus: Neem Baba. Practice areaSkill: Write or speak a short responseFrame a short personal, creative or evidence-based response connected to the chapter’s idea. Chapter focus: Neem Baba. Practice areaChapter 8Chapter 8: What a Bird Thought
Unit 3: Nurturing Nature. A poem that invites learners to see the world through the changing viewpoint of a growing bird.
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Skill: Infer character feelings and motivesUse clues from actions, dialogue and situation to infer why a character behaves or feels a certain way. Chapter focus: What a Bird Thought. Practice areaSkill: Summarise the main ideaState the central idea of the chapter briefly using important details and avoiding minor details. Chapter focus: What a Bird Thought. Practice areaSkill: Use vocabulary in contextInfer the meaning of important words and expressions from context clues in the chapter. Chapter focus: What a Bird Thought. Practice areaSkill: Analyse theme, message and valuesExplain the lesson, value or theme conveyed by the story, poem, conversation or informational text. Chapter focus: What a Bird Thought. Practice areaSkill: Recognise structure and text formIdentify how the text form—story, poem, dialogue, letter, graphic story or informational article—shapes meaning. Chapter focus: What a Bird Thought. Practice areaSkill: Write or speak a short responseFrame a short personal, creative or evidence-based response connected to the chapter’s idea. Chapter focus: What a Bird Thought. Practice areaChapter 9Chapter 9: Spices that Heal Us
Unit 3: Nurturing Nature. A letter about household spices, traditional knowledge and natural healing practices.
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Skill: Infer character feelings and motivesUse clues from actions, dialogue and situation to infer why a character behaves or feels a certain way. Chapter focus: Spices that Heal Us. Practice areaSkill: Summarise the main ideaState the central idea of the chapter briefly using important details and avoiding minor details. Chapter focus: Spices that Heal Us. Practice areaSkill: Use vocabulary in contextInfer the meaning of important words and expressions from context clues in the chapter. Chapter focus: Spices that Heal Us. Practice areaSkill: Analyse theme, message and valuesExplain the lesson, value or theme conveyed by the story, poem, conversation or informational text. Chapter focus: Spices that Heal Us. Practice areaSkill: Recognise structure and text formIdentify how the text form—story, poem, dialogue, letter, graphic story or informational article—shapes meaning. Chapter focus: Spices that Heal Us. Practice areaSkill: Write or speak a short responseFrame a short personal, creative or evidence-based response connected to the chapter’s idea. Chapter focus: Spices that Heal Us. Practice areaChapter 10Chapter 10: Change of Heart
Unit 4: Sports and Wellness. A sports story about fair play, sportsmanship, self-reflection and enjoying the game.
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Skill: Summarise the main ideaState the central idea of the chapter briefly using important details and avoiding minor details. Chapter focus: Change of Heart. Practice areaSkill: Use vocabulary in contextInfer the meaning of important words and expressions from context clues in the chapter. Chapter focus: Change of Heart. Practice areaSkill: Analyse theme, message and valuesExplain the lesson, value or theme conveyed by the story, poem, conversation or informational text. Chapter focus: Change of Heart. Practice areaSkill: Recognise structure and text formIdentify how the text form—story, poem, dialogue, letter, graphic story or informational article—shapes meaning. Chapter focus: Change of Heart. Practice areaSkill: Write or speak a short responseFrame a short personal, creative or evidence-based response connected to the chapter’s idea. Chapter focus: Change of Heart. Practice areaChapter 11Chapter 11: The Winner
Unit 4: Sports and Wellness. A poem that captures the thrill of outdoor play, childhood games and movement.
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Skill: Summarise the main ideaState the central idea of the chapter briefly using important details and avoiding minor details. Chapter focus: The Winner. Practice areaSkill: Use vocabulary in contextInfer the meaning of important words and expressions from context clues in the chapter. Chapter focus: The Winner. Practice areaSkill: Analyse theme, message and valuesExplain the lesson, value or theme conveyed by the story, poem, conversation or informational text. Chapter focus: The Winner. Practice areaSkill: Recognise structure and text formIdentify how the text form—story, poem, dialogue, letter, graphic story or informational article—shapes meaning. Chapter focus: The Winner. Practice areaSkill: Write or speak a short responseFrame a short personal, creative or evidence-based response connected to the chapter’s idea. Chapter focus: The Winner. Practice areaChapter 12Chapter 12: Yoga—A Way of Life
Unit 4: Sports and Wellness. An informational text about yoga, discipline, health, balance and well-being.
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Skill: Infer character feelings and motivesUse clues from actions, dialogue and situation to infer why a character behaves or feels a certain way. Chapter focus: Yoga—A Way of Life. Practice areaSkill: Summarise the main ideaState the central idea of the chapter briefly using important details and avoiding minor details. Chapter focus: Yoga—A Way of Life. Practice areaSkill: Use vocabulary in contextInfer the meaning of important words and expressions from context clues in the chapter. Chapter focus: Yoga—A Way of Life. Practice areaSkill: Analyse theme, message and valuesExplain the lesson, value or theme conveyed by the story, poem, conversation or informational text. Chapter focus: Yoga—A Way of Life. Practice areaSkill: Recognise structure and text formIdentify how the text form—story, poem, dialogue, letter, graphic story or informational article—shapes meaning. Chapter focus: Yoga—A Way of Life. Practice areaSkill: Write or speak a short responseFrame a short personal, creative or evidence-based response connected to the chapter’s idea. Chapter focus: Yoga—A Way of Life. Practice areaChapter 13Chapter 13: Hamara Bharat—Incredible India!
Unit 5: Culture and Tradition. A narrative celebrating Indian craft, culture, regional diversity and shared identity.
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Skill: Infer character feelings and motivesUse clues from actions, dialogue and situation to infer why a character behaves or feels a certain way. Chapter focus: Hamara Bharat—Incredible India!. Practice areaSkill: Summarise the main ideaState the central idea of the chapter briefly using important details and avoiding minor details. Chapter focus: Hamara Bharat—Incredible India!. Practice areaSkill: Use vocabulary in contextInfer the meaning of important words and expressions from context clues in the chapter. Chapter focus: Hamara Bharat—Incredible India!. Practice areaSkill: Analyse theme, message and valuesExplain the lesson, value or theme conveyed by the story, poem, conversation or informational text. Chapter focus: Hamara Bharat—Incredible India!. Practice areaSkill: Recognise structure and text formIdentify how the text form—story, poem, dialogue, letter, graphic story or informational article—shapes meaning. Chapter focus: Hamara Bharat—Incredible India!. Practice areaSkill: Apply grammar from the chapter contextUse sentence structure, parts of speech, punctuation or tense patterns connected to the chapter language. Chapter focus: Hamara Bharat—Incredible India!. Practice areaSkill: Write or speak a short responseFrame a short personal, creative or evidence-based response connected to the chapter’s idea. Chapter focus: Hamara Bharat—Incredible India!. Practice areaChapter 14Chapter 14: The Kites
Unit 5: Culture and Tradition. A poem using the image of kites to express freedom, energy and aspiration.
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Skill: Summarise the main ideaState the central idea of the chapter briefly using important details and avoiding minor details. Chapter focus: The Kites. Practice areaSkill: Use vocabulary in contextInfer the meaning of important words and expressions from context clues in the chapter. Chapter focus: The Kites. Practice areaSkill: Analyse theme, message and valuesExplain the lesson, value or theme conveyed by the story, poem, conversation or informational text. Chapter focus: The Kites. Practice areaSkill: Recognise structure and text formIdentify how the text form—story, poem, dialogue, letter, graphic story or informational article—shapes meaning. Chapter focus: The Kites. Practice areaSkill: Write or speak a short responseFrame a short personal, creative or evidence-based response connected to the chapter’s idea. Chapter focus: The Kites. Practice areaChapter 15Chapter 15: Ila Sachani: Embroidering Dreams with her Feet
Unit 5: Culture and Tradition. A real-life narrative about resilience, creativity, disability inclusion and embroidery as art.
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Skill: Identify key events and explicit detailsIdentify who, what, where and when details from the text without confusing them with opinions. Chapter focus: Ila Sachani: Embroidering Dreams with her Feet. Practice areaSkill: Infer character feelings and motivesUse clues from actions, dialogue and situation to infer why a character behaves or feels a certain way. Chapter focus: Ila Sachani: Embroidering Dreams with her Feet. Practice areaSkill: Summarise the main ideaState the central idea of the chapter briefly using important details and avoiding minor details. Chapter focus: Ila Sachani: Embroidering Dreams with her Feet. Practice areaSkill: Use vocabulary in contextInfer the meaning of important words and expressions from context clues in the chapter. Chapter focus: Ila Sachani: Embroidering Dreams with her Feet. Practice areaSkill: Analyse theme, message and valuesExplain the lesson, value or theme conveyed by the story, poem, conversation or informational text. Chapter focus: Ila Sachani: Embroidering Dreams with her Feet. Practice areaSkill: Recognise structure and text formIdentify how the text form—story, poem, dialogue, letter, graphic story or informational article—shapes meaning. Chapter focus: Ila Sachani: Embroidering Dreams with her Feet. Practice areaSkill: Apply grammar from the chapter contextUse sentence structure, parts of speech, punctuation or tense patterns connected to the chapter language. Chapter focus: Ila Sachani: Embroidering Dreams with her Feet. Practice areaSkill: Write or speak a short responseFrame a short personal, creative or evidence-based response connected to the chapter’s idea. Chapter focus: Ila Sachani: Embroidering Dreams with her Feet. Practice areaChapter 16Chapter 16: National War Memorial
Unit 5: Culture and Tradition. A poem/text for appreciating courage, remembrance, patriotism and the spirit of service.
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Skill: Infer character feelings and motivesUse clues from actions, dialogue and situation to infer why a character behaves or feels a certain way. Chapter focus: National War Memorial. Practice areaSkill: Summarise the main ideaState the central idea of the chapter briefly using important details and avoiding minor details. Chapter focus: National War Memorial. Practice areaSkill: Use vocabulary in contextInfer the meaning of important words and expressions from context clues in the chapter. Chapter focus: National War Memorial. Practice areaSkill: Analyse theme, message and valuesExplain the lesson, value or theme conveyed by the story, poem, conversation or informational text. Chapter focus: National War Memorial. Practice areaSkill: Recognise structure and text formIdentify how the text form—story, poem, dialogue, letter, graphic story or informational article—shapes meaning. Chapter focus: National War Memorial. Practice areaSkill: Write or speak a short responseFrame a short personal, creative or evidence-based response connected to the chapter’s idea. Chapter focus: National War Memorial. Practice area