Primary Curriculum Outline - (8th Aug. - 22nd Nov.
Please find below a brief outline of the topics that will be covered in Term 1. Teachers
have planned a variety of approaches to teaching and learning in the classroom.
Learning will be hands-on and experiential to enrich the curriculum. The textbook and
workbook are the essential resources which you can refer to, additional resources will
be provided on Google classroom based on the unit covered. The newsletter will give
you a glimpse of the activities that are conducted in the classroom.
English
Areas of Learning Concepts
Listening Different accents, Listening comprehension
Speaking Organisation of ideas, articulation and reasoning
Reading Comprehension
● Context clues
● Key-words
● Fluency
● Vocabulary building
● Analysis of writer’s effects(style, language
features, structure)
Novel
● City of Ember
Writing Writing ( Creation of text/Vocabulary &
Language/Grammar & Punctuation/Structure of the
text/Word structure & spelling)
1. Narrative writing
2. Poetry
3. Informational text
4. News-report
Punctuation
a. Ellipses
b. Colon
c. Quotation Marks
d. Hyphen/Dash
e. Semicolon
Grammar
f. Word
Class(Noun,pronoun,verb,adverb,adjective,
conjunction,preposition
& interjection)
g. Subject and verb agreement
h. Figures of speech
i. Phrases and
(clauses-Noun,adverbial,adjectival)
j. Simple compound and complex sentences.
Math
Areas of Learning Concepts
Numbers 1. Decimal Place value ( till thousandth)
2. Operations with decimal numbers
3. Common multiples and Common factors.
4. Tests of divisibility by 3, 6 and 9.
5. Operations with integers.
6. Operations withFractions and percentage
Data handling 1. Comparing data and charts -Line graphs and Scatter
plots
2. Probability and proportionality
Geometry and 1. Measuring and drawing angles
Measures 2. Calculating angles in triangles
3. Properties of Quadrilaterals
Global Perspectives
Unit Skills Concepts
Improving Research How has communication changed over the
Communication years?
How can we use technology to bridge
communication gaps between local businesses
and the global market?
Trade of commodities between cities and
countries
Communication Building awareness of Language Diversity
Effective communication between peers -
gratitude and appreciation
Focus on presentation skills
Science
Areas of Learning Concepts (Sub-topics, skills)
Scientific Enquiry Models and Representation,
Secondary Research,
Fair Test Investigation,
Survey
Ecosystems Food Webs
Flow of energy through a food web
Bioaccumulation and Biomagnification of toxins
Graphical Analysis
Rocks and Soil Rock Cycle
Description and identification of types of rock
Fossils in Sedimentary rocks
Types of soil and classification based on soil content
Impact of soil composition on plant growth
Classifying objects and/by developing a sorting key
Hindi
Areas of Learning Concepts
Listening Listening comprehension
Speaking Preparing for spot Speaking in Hindi on a given topic
Reading ● Comprehension
● Kavita Bharat ke Bacche (कविता - भारत के बच्चे)
● Tiranga Jhanda (पाठ - tiranga jhanda)
● Chinti aur kabootarपाठ -(चींटी और कबत
ू र)
Writing ● Kavita Bharat ke Bacche (कविता - भारत के बच्चे)
● Tiranga Jhanda (पाठ - tiranga jhanda)
● Chinti aur kabootarपाठ -(चींटी और कबत
ू र)
Grammar
● Varnmala (वर्णमाला - स्वर, व्यंजन,संयक्
ु त अक्षर)
● Matrayein and R ke roop (मात्राएँ तथा र के रूप)
● Noun(संज्ञा और संज्ञा के भेद)
● Gender(लिंग)
● Numbers(वचन)
● Adjective (विशेषण)
● Pronoun (सर्वनाम)
● Introduction to Unseen Passage (अपठित गद्यांश)
French
Areas of Learning Concepts
Listening Compréhension Orale (Oral comprehension)
Speaking Présentez-vous, routine quotidienne, demandez et posez des
questions.
(Present yourself, daily routine, ask and pose questions)
Reading Compréhension écrite (Writing comprehension)
Writing Grammaire:
La negation (Negative sentences)
Placement des adjectifs (Placement of adjectives)
Les adverbes de quantité (Adverbes of quantity)
Les verbes pronominaux (Pronominal verbs)
L'heure (Quelle heure est-il?) (Time)
les adjectifs démonstratifs (demonstrative adjectives)
les adjectifs interrogatifs (Interrogative adjectives)
Les adjectifs possessifs (Possessive adjectives)
Production ecrite:
Une lettre informel (Informal letter writing)
Le dialogue entre les amis(e) (A dialogue between friends)
Spanish
Areas of Learning Concepts
Listening ● Various accents, Audio listening on various topics,,
Learning through movies.
Speaking ● Basic conversation, Talk about preferences, Daily routine,
Tell time & date, Telephonic conversation
Reading ● Reading comprehension: Raz Kids and textbook Clan 7
Writing ● Write about preference.
● What time is it?
● Numbers 100-1000
● Write about daily routine.
● Grammar
○ Verbs: Ser, Estar, Tener, Preferir, Gustar, Encantar,
Querer
○ Idiomatic expressions
○ Reflexive verbs
Kannada
Areas of Learning Concepts
Listening Listening to the
● State Anthem- Jaya Bharatha Jananiya.
● Poem from the textbook “Kannada Nudi”.
● Story “ Chinnada Kodali”(Golden Axe).
● Lesson - Nanna Desha Nanna Jana
Speaking Learners learning to speak
● Self Introduction, About My Family.
● About Karnataka Map and Districts.
● 6 Questions and answers on our National
Bird, Anthem, Anima, Fruit, Sport, Flower.
● Lesson - Navilu
Reading Learners will be able to read,
● Gunithakshara, Words and Sentences.
● Ottakshara words and related sentences from
the textbook.
● Unseen passages.
● Lesson- Habbagalu,
Writing ● Writing numbers from 1 to 60.
● Varnamale and Gunithakshara, Otthakshara
● Writing 2-3 letter words and small sentences.
● Worksheets, Copybook
● Nouns and Verbs
Art
Unit Sub topics
Elements of Art Review of Art elements taught in Grade 4.
Learners create an accordion book , they identify a
theme for their book and illustrate their theme using
the 7 elements of Art.
Line, Colour , Shape, Form, Art Exercises and final activity
Space, Value, Texture Learners will be able to -
● Use different kinds of lines to create a folk Art
design.
● They understand the use of lines as the hero
of the design.
Colours
● Revisiting the colour wheel .
● Refining Art terminology with reference to
colour - Primary, Secondary, Tertiary,
analogous, complimentary colours.
● Basic Colour mixing on worksheets.
● Use of water colours.
Shape, Space and Colour
Artist S H Raza - recreating a Raza painting, learning
about the artist’s life and his aesthetic sensibilities.
Analyzing Artwork using terminology learnt.
Use of canvas for landscape painting.
Information & Communications Technology (ICT)
Units Sub Topic
Introduction to - Input & Output Devices
Computers - History of Computers( Generations of
Computers)
Hardware & Software - List different hardware and software
- Types of Software
Presentation - Keynote
Dance
Unit Description
A fun and energetic dance routine to begin the class.
This is designed with easy structural steps, to a lively
Ice breaker music track.
1st 2nd 3rd 4th and 5th positions with hands and feet,
Ballet Demi and grand plie.
Isolations, Jumps- High knee, 360*, Spotting, Hand and
Technique body waves with variations.
Floor work Leg swing, Expand-contract and Dynamic Phrases.
Bouncing drills with travel ( levels, directions).
Smurf, shuffle, reebok, monestary, ATL stomp, Happy
Hip hop Foundation feet, back and front slides variations.
Gymnastics Handstands, front roll, Back bridge.
Music
Unit Sub Topics
Building a Pop Song Identify a pop song
Why do you think it’s pop music?
Basic Drum Rhythm – Body percussion
– Drum Kit
Introducing an Instrument (Keyboard, Guitar, and
Drums)
Chords
Triads
Four Chord Trick
Rhythmic Styles to Perform as a small band
Technical language
Arrangement of a pop song
Sports
Unit Sub topics
Technique ● Ball mastery- Learning ball control with all parts of the feet
● Ball control- Learning to control the ball with various parts
of the body
● Dribbling- Learning to carry the ball with the feet to get
past defenders
● First touch- Learning to control the ball on the first contact
with the feet
● Passing - Learning to pass the ball accurately to
teammate's feet or to the space
● Shooting- Learning the technique of shooting the
ball with various parts of the feet- primarily with the
instep (lace part)
Football Fitness ● Coordination- Training to facilitate range of motion
● Speed- Training to improve active and reactive speed
● Aerobic capacity- Training to improve aerobic capacity to
last a full game
Psychological ● Decision making- Developing the player's ability to solve
actual situation during a game
● Mental strength- Developing player's ability to withstand
pressures on and off the pitch
Social ● Developing a sense of respect for teammates, opponents
and coaching staff
● Developing the love for the sport
Tactical ● Learning the role of the positions
● Learning to attack and defend as a team
Yoga
Unit Concepts
Asanas Standing poses, seated poses, lying down, prone,
backbends, inversions
Warm ups Set to music
Breathing and ● Alternate nostril breathing (nadi shuddi)
relaxation ● Bhramari (humming bee)
● Sheetkari ( cooling breathing)
● Conscious breathing
● Relaxation techniques
● Stories that inspire them
Games and Relays Once a month to improve motor skills:
● team building
● social skills
● interactive skills
