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ENGLISH

Month Chapter Learning Objectives Learner will be able to :

Life skills/Values Activities/ Assignment

Apr Literature Ch-2 (The White Elephant) Ch-3 (Leisure) Grammar Unit-1(English Practice Book) Writing Skills Paragraph Writing Diary Entry

• Learn that kindness never goes unrewarded

• Use dictionary effectively • Critically appreciate

different characters in the story

• Realize the difference between fast life of a metro city and peaceful village life

• Appreciate nature’s beauty

• Understand literary devices

• Understand different

parts of speech • Use different parts of

speech correctly in a sentence

• Able to express their thoughts coherently

• Express feelings through

a wide range of vocabulary

Have empathy and compassion towards animals and their freedom Value leisure time as integral part of otherwise hectic lifestyle Develop the skill of appropriate language Able to understand behaviour of individuals, analyse and express emotions in words.

Speaking activity Interview your father/grandfather about his profession, record it and share it in class

May My English Reader Unit-1(Celebration) Writing Skills Informal Letter

• Learn about the customs

and traditions and celebration of different festivals

• Draft a letter according to format

• Write coherently and communicate their ideas

Value the importance of celebration of festivals in a community. Learn to appreciate culture of other countries. Develop communication skills and will be able to

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clearly.

communicate their thoughts in writing

Jun Holidays Homework

. Jul Literature

Ch-5 (Today and Tomorrow) Ch-1 (How Daddy Decided What He Wanted to Be) English Practice Book: Unit-2( Regular and irregular verbs) Unit-3 (Determiners) Unit-4 (Subject-verb agreement) Unit 5 & 6 -Tenses(Simple& continuous) My English Reader. Unit-2( Hobbies) Writing Skills Notice Writing

• Appreciate poetry • Learn that - A stitch in

time saves nine • Use appropriate

vocabulary words • Learn about different

professions • Use dictionary effectively • Learn new vocabulary

words • Use correct verb forms • Use correct determiners

in a given context • To use correct sentence

structure • Recognize the tense used

in sentence and also use tenses appropriately

• Learn about different

hobbies such as philately and book reading etc

• Enrich vocabulary through describing words

• Draft a notice according

to format • Communicate

information precisely.

Understand importance of time management Understand that above all things it’s important to be a good human being. Understand hobbies as a medium for self- expression and develop collaborative and social skills Learn the nuances of formal communication and disseminating information to large groups.

Assessment based on holidays homework and activities mentioned above.

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Supplementary Reader Adventures of Tom Sawyer (Ch1-6)

Aug Literature Ch-8 Hanuman & I Grammar Re-arrange the jumbled words/phrases Complete the notes(personalities) Writing Skill Message Writing My English Reader Unit- 3( Thrill in School Life ) Supplementary Reader Adventures of Tom Sawyer (Ch7-12)

• Overconfidence can make one a laughing stock in front of others

• Read and appreciate humour in writing

• Understand nuances of drama

• Analyse various characters of the play

• Draft a message

according to format on the basis of telephonic conversation

• Learn and appreciate

about different thrilling and exciting experiences during school life

Develop verbal and non-verbal communication skills (through enactment) Understand message as a way of informal communication

Role play Listening skills Activity

Sep Grammar Editing, Close Type(MCQ) Revision for SA1 examination

• Consolidate knowledge through reinforcement of the concepts learned previously

Oct Literature Ch -9 (Our Tree)

• Understand indifferent attitude of human beings towards nature

• Read and appreciate poetry

• Understand the use of poetic devices

Understand the importance of trees in our life and value environment

Collage on nature conservation.

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Ch-4 (My Experiments with Truth) Writing Formal Letter English Practice book: Unit-8(Modals) (Use of can, could, may, might, must, ought to, shall, should, will, would, dare, need, used to) Supplementary Reader Adventures of Tom Sawyer (Ch13-18)

• Read and comprehend the autobiographical excerpt and appreciate autobiographical style of writing

• Use wide range of vocabulary words for expression of thoughts

Draft official/formal letters to school officials • Gain understanding of

modals as auxiliary verbs • To learn how modals

modify sentences to express necessity, possibility , permission, request etc

Inculcate the value of truthfulness and steadfastness in character Able to use appropriate language for formal communication

Nov Literature Ch-7 (BharatDesh) Ch-6 (The Helpful Youngman) My English Reader: Unit 4-(Performing Arts)

• Learn how we can contribute in nation’s development

• Read and appreciate poetry

• Understand symbolic use of some words

• Learn how generosity and

compassion can win back others

• Critically analyze different characters

• Learn new vocabulary words

• Learn about performing

arts • Deduce meaning of

words by contextualizing

Cherish the value of patriotism and take pride in being an Indian To realize the importance of service towards parents and to develop the feeling of helpfulness towards others. Realize and learn about various recreational activities which help in managing stress.

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Writing Skill Speech writing English Practice Book: Unit-10 (Active and Passive Voice) (Transformation of Assertive sentences only) (All tenses) Supplementary Reader Adventures of Tom Sawyer (Ch19-24)

Write coherently following CODER.

C-Collect your ideas

O-Organise your ideas

D-Make the first draft

E-Edit your first draft

R-Revise your first draft

• Differentiate between

active and passive voice • Transform and construct

sentences using passive voice

Develop oratory skills and confidence while addressing audience

Dec Literature Ch-10(Attila) Ch-11 (The Case Of Copied Question Papers) English Practice book Unit- 9 (Conditionals) (Mainly focusing on use of ‘if’ with present, past and future tense)

• Comprehend and infer • Use dictionary effectively • Analyse characters

critically

• Read and appreciate detective fiction

• Develop inferential skills • Do character analysis Understand and use correct

structure while writing conditional sentences

Learn the value of winning by fair means

Listening and speaking activity. (ASL)

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My English Reader Unit -5 (Vacation Time) Supplementary Reader Adventures of Tom Sawyer (Ch25-28)

• Read and infer • Learn about constructive

utilization of vacation. • Deduce meaning of

words by contextualizing

Get acquainted with various ways to utilize the vacation more meaningfully.

Jan My English Reader Unit -6 (Tinsel World)

• Learn about the world of entertainment.

• Learn about the history of cinema

Learn and appreciate the art of film making.

Feb Revision of SA2 syllabus

MATHEMATICS

MONTH CHAPTER LEARNING OBJECTIVES

SKILLS ACTIVITY

APR Chapter-1. Natural numbers. Chapter –2 Factors and multiples.

The learners will be able to apply the concept of natural numbers in real life situations. The learners will be able to use divisibility rules in improving their calculative skills.

Logical & calculation skills Thinking & reasoning skills

Write numbers from 1 to 50 and mark(with different colors) -Whole numbers -Even numbers. -Odd numbers. -Prime numbers. Write any two 6- digit numbers . Using divisibility tests, Mark the numbers divisible by 2,3,4,5,6 ,8,9, 10 and 11

May Chapter –2(contd.) Factors and multiples

Jul Chapter-8 Basic geometrical shapes. Chapter-10 Angles Chapter-3 integer

The learners will be able to Understand the basic concepts of Geometry. The learners will be able to analyse pair of angles. The learners will be able to correlate numbers with directions.

Reasoning & creative skills) Creative, thinking, calculation skills

Draw an object using different geometrical 3d shapes.(Toy, train, robot) Draw a G.O on angles and their kinds.

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Aug

Chapter-9 Line segments. Chapter-11 Pair of lines and transversal. Chapter-12 Triangles.

The learners will be able to draw line segments using compass The learners will be able to classify the angles formed by two parallel lines intersecting by a transversal. The learners will be able to verify properties of triangle and apply them.

Logical thinking & reasoning skills

Verification of angle sum property.

Sep Revision and S.A.-1

Oct Chapter-4 Ratio ,proportion and unitary Methods Chapter-16 Statistics.

The learners will be able to compare the two quantities by a simple ratio and then correlate it with percentage . The learners will be able to read and draw Pictograph and bar graph.

Calculative ,thinking skills Creative skills

Draw a chess board Colour Ten Squares – Red 16 squares – Blue 26 squares – Black Find the ratio of :

1. Red to Blue 2. Red to Black 3. Red to Total square

Draw a Bar graph of learner’s marks in different subjects of SA 1 and form any five questions

Nov Chapter-5 Percentage and its applications. Chapter-6 Introduction to Algebra Chapter-7 Linear Equations.

The learners will be able to use the concept of percentage in daily life situations. The learners will be able to do all operations using literal numbers. The learners will be able to convert a problem from daily life to an equation and solve it.

Logical, calculative Calculative & reasoning

Find the percentage of marks of different subjects of SA 1 Maths tambola

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Dec Chapter-13 Circles. Chapter-14 Constructions.

The learners will be able to identify the parts of circle. The learner will be able to construct angles using compass

Reasoning & thinking skills

Draw any three design of circle by taking different radii

Jan Chapter-15 Perimeter and Area.

The learners will be able to recognize the difference between area and perimeter and find them wherever required.

Logical ,thinking & calculative skills

Febr Revision and S.A.-2

Syllabus for SA1 – Chapter 1 , 2 ,3, 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12

Syllabus for SA2 – Chapter 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16

GENERAL SCIENCE

MONTH

CHAPTERS LEARNING OBJECTIVES

SKILLS AND VALUES ACTIVITY AND ASSIGNMENT

April Ch 1 Our Environment Chapter 3 Nature of Matter

1.To analyze the importance of scavengers and decomposers in our daily life. 2.To analyze the problem due to consumption of more plastic. 1.To differentiate different kind of matter on the basis of their property

• Critical thinking

• Social skills • Environmental

concern • Experimental

skills • Observation • Decision

making • Critical

thinking

Collage or group presentation of any biotic component or abiotic component of the environment Perform group activity to show following property: a)transparency b)floating c)sinking d)diffusion e)dissolution

May Chapter 5 Changes around us

1)To realize the importance of various changes around us in our day to day life. 2)to know the causes behind every change.

• Observation • Thinking • Analysis

1)Perform an activity of physical and chemical change. 2)Observe your surrounding and write any 10 changes and its type.

July Chapter 6 Measurement

1)To know the importance of proper

• Measurement skill • Observation skill

1)Measure the length of curved line

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and Motion Chapter 7 World of living

measurement in our daily life. 2)To make accurate measurements by correctly using standard and appropriate units of measurement 1)To make them aware that classification makes our work easier and simpler 2)to know the importance of plants and animals in our life 3)to know about variety of living organism on Earth with various similarity and dissimilarity

• Compare and contrast.

• Observation skill • Critical thinking • Analysis

by using thread and note the result. 2)Measure the width of desk, blackboard and classroom using hand span or footspan. 1)To show plant cell in onion and cheek cells using permanent slide under microscope 2)Problem statement - A car eats fuel,breath air,excrete smoke and move place to place . Discuss why it is not living organism

August Chapter 8 Structure and function of living organism (Plants) Chapter 10 Work and Energy

1)to know importance of each part of plant 2)to understand the adaptations adopted by various plants. 3)to appreciate the beauty of nature and processes. 1)know the relationship between work and energy 2)to know analyse different kinds of work done.

• Observation skill

• Critical thinking

• Experimental • Manipulation

• Observation skill

• Abstract thinking

• Analysis

1)To perform an experiment to show transportation through stem 2)Paste different part of the flower Make any five flash card of different kind of work done you observe ,also write the form of energy required to do that work

September Ch 11 Electric Current and Circuit

1)To know decode symbols used in electrical appliances. 2)To understand the importance of saving electricity for future.

• Thinking skill • Critical

thinking • Experimental

skill

1)Group discussion or skit Imagine there is no electricity for the month. How would it affect day to day activity of your family. 2)Make an electric circuit .

October Chapter 2 Food

1)To know importance of balance diet in building healthy body

• Experimental skills

Project on –“how nutritive is our food.”

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Chapter 14 Fabric from Fibre

2)To know about the serious consequence of deficient diets. 1)To know about various fibres on the of basis their uses and properties

• Observation • Analysis

• Analytic thinking

• Observation • Social skills

Find out different components like carbohydrate ,starch ,protein and fat using different test and report your observation in given performa. 1)Make a collage by using different kind of fabric. 2)Identify the fabric-This is a group activity in which the learners will identify different fabric by sensing it.

November Chapter-4 Separation of Substances Chapter 13 Magnets

1)To know the methods of separating different kinds of mixture. 2)To know the importance of these techniques in agriculture and day to day life. 1)to know applications of magnet in our daily life on the basis of their properties.

• Experimental skills

• Observation • Critical

thinking • Reporting

skills • Oberservation • Analysis • Experimental • Critical thinking • Abstract thinking

Problem Statement- 1)Effect of cooling on saturated solution. Prepare a lemonade. Compare the solubility of sugar in normal and cold solution. Report your observation in notebook with suitable discussion. 2)Separate the following mixtures by suitable technique

• Oil and water • Sand and

water

1)To study various properties of magnets 1)like pole and unlike pole 2)behavior shown by two poles when bought together 2) Design your own magnetic compass.

December Chapter-9 Structure and function of

1)To know the co ordination of different organ system in our

• Abstract thinking

• Decision

Know and get aware Read and collect

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living organism (Animal) Chapter 12 Light and Shadow

body. 2)To know the consequences of bad habits like smoking on our health 1)to understand importance of light for continuing life on Earth. 2)to understand the phenomenon of shadow formation. 3)to overcome the myths about solar and lunar eclipse.

making • Analysis

• Experimental • Critical

thinking • Observation • Logical

thinking

five kinds of diseases which effect our body system and note down your observation in the performa provided 1)Model making on pin hole camera. 2)Observe and write about formation of shadow at different time of the day.

Syllabus for cycle test I Cycle Test - Lesson 1,3 II Cycle Test - Lesson 5,6 SA1 - Lesson 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10,11

III Cycle test - Lesson 2,14 SA2 - Lesson 2, 4, 9, 12, 13, 14

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Month Activities Objectives

April- May Language & Literature Page 1 – 20

• Build a working proficiency of the language

• To enhance language ability by using language skills.

• Listen with understanding to narrations, descriptions, word play and riddles.

July – August Environment Around Page 21- 45

• Acquire habit of caring and protecting animals and natural surroundings.

September – October World Around Page 46 – 51

• To give them knowledge about the people and interesting facts.

November – December Art & Culture Page 52 – 64

• To develop a sense of national integration, patriotism and global brotherhood.

January - February Math Magic Page 65 – 77

• Developing problem solving ability through various puzzles, quizzes etc.

March Sports & Games Page 78 – 99

• To give the knowledge about famous sports personalities, ancient sports and games.

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COMPUTERS

Month Chapter Learning Objective Skills Activities or Assessment

Apr Ch. 1 Windows Explorer

Learn to know how the computer organizes files and data into it and how we can search and secure our data into the computer system.

Able to think how to organize data into a computer, analyze how the data can be saved in terms of files and folders for easy access.

Create new folder with your name, copy/paste files into it. Observe various views to view the folder content.

May Ch.2 MS-Excel

Know the utility and usage of MS-Excel, get familiar with its interface and features.

Able to link various applications or fields in which Ms-Excel is used to make work easier and fast.

Make a note of all the Remember and Do you Know blocks of Ch-1 and Ch-2 in your notebook.

Jun Holidays homework

Must learn the MS-Excel interface and know about all its component.

Getting familiar with the components and commands for easy usage.

Label various components of the Excel 2007 like tabs, groups, formula bar, ribbon etc.

July Ch.3 Editing in MS-Excel

Know about modifying the existing data in case of any error or change of data

Learn about modification in the data without deleting or recreating the worksheet/workbook.

Prepare a worksheet showing your Class Time-Table

Aug Ch.7 Projects

These projects give them hands on experience as to revise and implement all the commands and features they have learnt till now.

Able to work independently to complete the projects

Do Project 1, Project 2 on computer and save the file in your folder

Sep Revision of Ch. 1,2,3

SA-1, Syllabus Ch.1,2,3

Oct Ch. 4 Formatting in MS-Excel

Learn how to make their data presentable and eye-catching by implementing various formatting features like background images, border, colour, font etc.

Able to learn the importance of formatting as presentation of any information means a lot.

Apply formatting to the class Time-Table, create a birthday list of your classmate and decorate it with formatting features.

Nov Ch. 5 More on MS-Excel

Learn how to implement formulas and functions, data analysis through charts etc.

Able to think what formula can be used to generate the desired result. Able to compare the data using various charts etc.

Design a result sheet of 10 students, apply formulas and functions for calculations like total marks, %age, grades etc. Also display a comparative chart.

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Dec Ch. 6 Windows Movie Maker

Learn how to create movies and song remixes using windows Movie Maker

Able to visualize the way movies and remixes are created, the titles/credits are added etc.

Create a movie on any short story like ‘Thirsty Crow’, ‘The lion and the rabbit’ etc. Add titles to it wherever required.

Jan Ch. 7 Projects

Able to handle the projects independently, can make result sheet in MS-Excel and a small movie on their sweet memories.

Able to observe the ease in implementing formulas and function, charts for analysis and the power of MS-Excel Able to collect all their memories, pictures, albums in terms of small movies for life long storage in Movie Maker

Do Project 3, Project 4 on computer and save the file in your folder

Feb Revision of Ch. 4,5,6

SA-2, Syllabus Ch.4,5,6

SA-2, Syllabus Ch.4,5,6

Important Note:

• During the session only SA-1 and SA-2 will be conducted for 25 marks as and when scheduled in the date sheet.

• Regular assessment will be done on the basis of the practical and activities done in the class

ART

Month

Topics Learning Objective Activity

Apr-May Shade Chart Geometrical Drawing Step by Step Pg. no.1 - 10

To know different colour combinations With the help of scale and compass they can use , ∆, , For making of art works of good quality, it is very essential to know the element of art.

Making of a drawing sheet with squares on it and colour with brush. In the sketch book children will make a rectangle and draw a beautiful geometrical design. Students will follow the instructions and do the same.

Jul-Aug Tree Plantation Step by Step Pg.no.11-20 Rainy Day

Give knowledge to the students about Tree plantation, plantation is organized Plantation on school level or colony. Follow the given steps and colour Teacher will tell the student about rainy day, cloudy, dark sky, rain drops umbrella, gumboots, paper boats, rain coat

Student will make a sketch of plantation and Colour it. Students will do the same. Students will make a drawing on rainy day in Their sketch book and colour it with water colours.

Sep Boating in the River Step by Step Pg. no.21-25

Teacher will explain the topic make the boating in the river on the black board and also explain that boating can be done in the pond or lake. Students will follow the instructions.

Students will understand the topic and make a drawing on sketch book and colour it with pastel or water colour. Students will make the same.

Oct-Nov Ice-cream Seller

Teacher will explain the students that ice-cream seller can be stand outside the park or in the market.

Students will understand the topic and make a drawing on the sketch book and colour it with pastel or poster colours.

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Step by Step Pg. no.26-35 Any Festival

Follow the points and instructions and do the same. Teacher will explain the students about different festival like Diwali, Holi, Dusshera, Lohri etc. but in the month of Oct-Nov Dussehra and Diwali came so teacher explain two topics and make the detail on the black board.

Students will make the drawing accordingly. Students will understand this and make the topic on their sketch book and colour with pastel or poster colours.

Dec-Feb Save Electricity Jungle Scene Step by Step Rest of the pg.

Teacher will explain the topic how to save electricity, switch off the lights when not in use. Teacher will explain the environment of jungle. Study carefully the instructions and do the same.

Students will understand the topic make the drawing accordingly. Students will do the same.

MUSIC

Module title : BasicsMusic Class : 6

Term : 1 (April - May) Number of Lessons: 6

Main Aims. This unit ties in with the basics of music which pupils are studying in their class lessons. This unit aims to teach students about the basics of vocalmusicfor example how to control breathe, how to warm up vocals before singing, elements of music and how toincorporate all of these techniques into aVocalallows performance. Students will also learn technical exercises and melodies and perform as whole Class ensemble. The recording of their performances will be used in assemblies, parental engagement Sessions, and class sessions. By the end of this unit of work students should be able to;

• Identify Pitch and sing it correctly • Do warm ups before performance • Control breathing and sustain notes • Basic technical exercises for singing • Be able to perform as a whole class

Resources

lesson

Objectives

Suggested Classroom Practical Activities Songs/Music to listen to

1 1. We are learning how towarm up the vocals. 2. We are learning the breathing exercise. 3. We are learning about solfege system (sargam)

• Inhale and exhale to sing • Sing solfege system through sign • Learn to identify the pitch and sing • The student will demonstrate continued

progress in breath management • Humming exercise for warming up the

vocal

Saraswati Vandana

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• Introduction of new song – Saraswati vandana

2 1.We are learning breathing basics for singing 2. I can listen the pitch and sing it correctly 3. control breathing and sustain note 4. warm up vocal exercise

• Inhale and exhale to sing • Sing solfege system through sign • Learn to identify the pitch and sing • The student will demonstrate continued

progress in breath management • Humming exercise for warming up the

vocal • Practise and perform

Saraswati Vandana

3 1. I can warm up my vocal before singing 2. I can sing in correct pitch 3. I can keep a steady beat while singing

• Revision of last lesson • Sing the whole sargam • Lip roll exercise • The student will exhibit clarity in

diction, and correct pronunciation of Sargam

• Perform and Introduction of new song “Hey gyanmaya….”

Saraswati vandana Hey gyaanmaya

4 1. We are learning to dynamics(how to sing loud quiet and medium)

2. Learning scales in different pitch

3. Listening and identifying the high and low notes

4. I can sing in different pitch

5. I can sing loud, quiet and medium

6. I can keep a steady beat when I am performing

• Revision of previous lessons • Begin to practice major scales, using the

solfege syllables (Alankaar) • Transpose the starting note up and down

by half-steps as far as they can hold the pitch.

• Once they make good progress, try in different tempo

• Learn and perform Saraswativandana and hey gyaanmaya

• Introduce a song – desh bhakti geet

Saraswati vandana Hey gyaanmaya

5 1. I can sing my part confidently 2. I can listen to others and try to sing in time 3. I can fit my part with others (ex- I can adapt my part to fit in time with others)

• Revision of previous lessons • Sing solfege in B flat scale • Sing with beat 4/4 • Teach them to match pitch and

then to sing steps going higher and lower.

Saraswati vandana Hey gyaanmaya Desh bhakti geet

6 1. I can sing my part confidently 2. I can listen to others and try to sing in time 3. I can fit my part with others (ex- I can adapt my part to fit in time with others)

• Make sure the child sings each swar with the proper mouth shape. Make sure they open their mouths enough and round enough.

• Ear training for high and low notes • Introduction to a Song – School song • Pupilswill consolidate their learning

about vocal music by making a presentation or poster about the solfege system & vocal warm ups. They will also perform the song they have learned

Saraswati vandana Hey gyaanmaya Deshbhagtigeet School song

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in this term and be levelled on their performance.

Module title: Expression Class: 6 Term Number: 2 (Jul – Aug) Number of Lessons: 7

Main Aims. This unit ties follows on from pupil’s learning of doing action while singing and allows them to learn about the importance of the performing on stage. Based on the different kind of music pupils will explore how music like pictures can describe a mood. They will beperforming and learning different music of different genre. By the end of this unit, students should be able to;

• How to do action while singing. • Identify and respond to changes of mood using the elements of music. • Coordinate singing and movement in singing • Understand of the different role/ function of different textural layers. • Know that different cultures have many similarities as well as fundamental differences in their

musical traditions.

lesson

Objectives

Suggested Classroom Practical Activities Songs

1 -We are learning about body posture. - Basic ethics of being on stage. - Warming up vocal

After listening to some music pupils will understand the rhythm and lyrics of the song and do few action along with that.

Patriotic song

2 -We are learning about body posture. - Basic ethics of being on stage. - Body language for being on stage - Warming up vocal

Recap the previous lesson. Pupils will start learning a patriotic song on which they will learn the actions as well.

3 - We are learning about our own school song

- We are learning how to entry and exit from stage

- Basic ethics of being performer

Pupils will be shown video clips of some choir groups and understand the importance of doing action while performing. They will then use this music lesson to make their steps on a song.

School song

4&5

- We are learning how moods can affect our music and what action we can use to make our music performance look more ‘authentic’. - I can decide and create actions on a selective songon lively mood or a sad mood.

Pupils will spend today’s lesson exploring their own action and try to compose by themselves. Teacher to have examples of different action on different pieces of music to play for them. Teacher led discussion on how to change the action with the mood of the piece of music. Pupils will decide if their music is to be fast/slow, loud/quiet and perform accordingly.

School song and Patriotic song

6 - We are learning how to turn our music into a performance -I can perform my music 2. I can create movement with my music 3. I can perform my music with

Pupils will use this lesson to create a performance of their music. They will join with another group to have 2 pieces of music. They have to decide how to put together their music for performance. Eg. Who does what role, whose music is played 1stetc. Teacher to encourage collaboration through

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movement

discussion on what the word means, and give the students opportunities to show collaboration skills.

7 - We are learning how to perform and evaluate our work - I can perform to my class - I can suggest improvements to my work - I can suggest improvements to the work of others

Pupils will perform as a group today and the teacher will record their work. Pupils will appraise their own work and the work of others.

Module title: Theory of Hindustani classical music Class: 6 Term Number: 3 (Sep – Oct) Number of Lessons: 7

Main Aims. This unit ties follows on from pupil’s will be introduced to the Hindustani shahtriyamusic of India with a focus on introductory terminology, elemental concepts, and instrument identification through various singing and listening opportunities. Based on the different kind of classical music pupils will explore this genre. They will be prforming and learning different music of different genre. By the end of this unit, students should be able to;

• Theoretical knowledge about our Hindustani classical music • Knowledge about various artist in this field. • Understand of the different role/ function of different textural layers. • Know that different cultures have many similarities as well as fundamental differences in their

musical traditions.

lesson

Objectives

Suggested Classroom Practical Activities Songs

1 -Definition of Indian classical music. - Knowledge of swargyaan. - Warming up vocal

-After listening to some Indian classical music from India pupils will understand the importance of music in our Culture. -Pupil will practice singing with tanpura.

Indian Classical music

2 - Different types of alankaar - Warming up vocal

Recap the previous lesson. Pupils will start learning different types of alankaar and develop their vocal.

3 - Learning an Inspirational song

- Different typeof alankaar

Pupils will be shown video clips of some renowned artist like Rajansajan Mishra, Lt. Pt Bhimsenjoshi and Pt. Jasraj. They will listen to them in the lesson and explore about them.

Inspirational song

4 - Introduction of BharatiyaSangeetVadya (Indian Musical Instruments)

Pupils will spend today’s lesson exploring sounds our Indian musical instruments that will help make their knowledge about our music culture grow. Teacher to have examples of different pieces of music to play for them. Teacher led discussion on how the instruments change with the mood of the piece of music.

Instrumental music

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5 - Recap of lesson 3 and 4 Recap of lesson 3 and 4. Pupil will be ask to write about one the Indian classical artist as a project.

6 -We are learning about devotional song -

Recap the last lesson and a group discussion about the project which has been asked to make it in the last lesson. Pupil will start learning an devotional song and turn it into an performance.

Devotional song

7 & 8

- We are learning how to perform and evaluate our work - I can perform to my class - I can suggest improvements to my work - I can suggest improvements to the work of others

Pupils will perform as a group today and the teacher will record their work. Pupils will appraise their own work and the work of others.

Module title: Folk song and Rabindra music Class: 6 Term Number: 4 (Nov-Dec) Number of Lessons: 8

Main Aims. This unit ties follows on from pupil’s will be introduced to the different folk music of our country through various singing and listening opportunities. . Based on the different kind of folk music pupils will explore this genre. They will beperforming and learning different music of states.. By the end of this unit, students should be able to;

• Theoretical knowledge about folk music. • Knowledge about Rabindra music. • Understand of the different role/ function of folk music. • Know that different cultures have many similarities as well as fundamental differences in their

musical traditions. • To be able to perform folk songs.

lesson

Objectives

Suggested Classroom Practical Activities Songs

1 -Knowledge about Rabindra music. - Introduction of a new song – Rabrindra music

-Theoretical knowledge about Rabindrasangeet and pupils will understand the importance of that music. -Pupil will be introduced a song based on Rabindrasangeet.

Rabindra sangeet

2 - Knowledge about Rabindra music. - Learning song – Rabrindra music

Recap the previous lesson. Pupils will start learning the Ranbindrasangeet.

Rabindra sangeet

3 - Solo performances Pupils will get a chance to perform the solo in front of their classmates of previously learned songs.

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4 - Knowledge about folk music

Pupils will spend this lesson while learning about the folk music of different states and understand the importance of that.

Folk music

5 - Introduce a folk song Recap the last lesson and pupil will start learning a folk song.

Folk song

6 - Folk song A discussion about folk music and what makes it different from other genre.

Folk song

7 & 8

- We are learning how to perform and evaluate our work - I can perform to my class - I can suggest improvements to my work - I can suggest improvements to the work of others

Pupils will perform as a group today and the teacher will record their work. Pupils will appraise their own work and the work of others.

Module title: Concert Preparation

Class: 6 Module Number: 5 (Jan-Feb) Number of Lessons: 8

Main Aims. In this unit of work pupils will learn how to prepare and rehearse for their concert and competition. They will be expected to learn songs as a whole year group and also as a class. Pupils will have the opportunity to develop aural skills through singing and by copying others. Songs will be relevant and interesting to pupils and will help them to develop expressive voices and a good memory. Lyrics will be learnt from memory and pupils will be expected to perform with confidence and with a sense of style. Pupils will be expected to perform with a good knowledge of stage etiquette. Some pupils will prepare small ensemble or solo performances for the concert, particularly those with a talent for a particular instrument. By the end of this unit of work students should be able to;

• Learn lyrics for set songs • Sing with expression and a sense of style and enthusiasm • Show a development in aural skills • Perform to a specific audience as a member of an ensemble or soloist. • Understand the importance of stage presence and performance etiquette.

lesson

Objectives

Classroom Practical Activities Songs

1-8 - We are learning how to sing songs and perform as a class and year group -.I am able to learn lyrics from memory -I canperform with confidence - I cansing with a sense of style and expression (ex- I can lead group performances, take solo roles and maybe even be a presenter in the performance)

- Pupils will spend this topic learning given songs from memory for their performance. They will be expected to perform with confidence giving special consideration to lyrics and expression. Teachers will help students sing musically and will encourage pupils to learn lyrics and develop a sense of stage presence. Some more able pupils will perform as part of a small ensemble or as a soloist. Talented musicians who sing will be encouraged to perform solos as a confidence builder. Emphasis will be placed of developing pupils collaborative skills as the concert will rely on everyone working together.

Songs will be chosen specifically for the concert.

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Jul

Ch-9 Life of early man

Activity Ch-10 From stone age to the development of civilization Activity Ch-10.a Indus valley civilization or Harappan culture Ch- 11.a The Vedic civilization Syllabus for first written assessment—ch-2 & 10.a Holidays homework Ch- 3 Locating places on the earth Ch-11 Iron age civilization(Activity) Ch- 20 Our community life

for knowing past Making students aware how early man lived and developed himself To make the students aware how early man took himself to the stage of civilization To analyse about the civilization that existed in 2300 bc and contains modern features To make the children understand about various achievements of vedic age Project based on ch-17(deccan and south india) ch-18 (india and outside world) How to locate the places with the help of logitudes and latitudes To make the children aware about the new metal and its uses To know the community life –its \advantages and problems arising in the society and

Thinking skill Thinking skill Analytical skill Analytical skill Scientific skill Analytical skill Analytical skill

ancient period Comparative study and project on the various stages of early man To collect the informations about the various civilizations exsisted in different parts of the world Map work- mark the extent of Harrapan culture and Lothal,Mohenjodara, Rupar,H arappa,Kali bangan Read the stories of Mahabharata and Ramayana to know more about the vedic age. Draw the diagrams of heat zones and show the values of different latitudes. Collect more information about iron age. Holding discussion in the class on the problems caused by overpopulation

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Aug Sep Oct

Syllabus for 2nd written assessment- ch-3& 11 A Ch- 12 Janapadas and Mahajanapadas (hand- out) Ch- 21 Democracy and government Ch- 5 The realms of the earth Ch- 13 The Mauryas and Sungas Summative assesment-1 half-yearly exam Ch- 2,3,10.a,11.a, 13, 20, 21 Ch- 4 The motions of the earth Ch-14 Only Kushans and Kanishka Ch- 15 Gupta empire

their solution To tell the concept of big and a small kingdoms and their administration To make the children aware about the concept of democracy and the role of government To identify lithosphere, hydrosphere & biosphere To initiate understanding about the great Mauryans & their administration To know the movements of the earth and its effect To make them aware about another great Buddhist ruler Understand factors that led to the rise of Gupta empire To make them aware about the

Thinking & understanding skill Analytical & Thinking skill Scientific skill Analytical skill Scientific & logical skill Analytical skill Analytical ability

Class test Discussion on the importance and process of general elections in the country Map activity-show continents and oceans on the world map Collect information about the famous Mauryan rulers from the inter-net. Map work – Extent of Mauryan Empire(pg-85)Rock edicts-(Bairat,Girnar, Brahmgiri)Pillar Edicts(Indraprastha, Topra,Sanchi) Experiment showing the formation of day and night Map work Map work-extent of Gupta empire, Ajanta Elora Patliputra, Indraprastha, Tamralipti Rivers-Ganga, Brahmputra, Kaveri, Krishna, Godavari

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Nov Dec Jan Feb

Ch- 22 Our rural governance Ch- 7 India-the land of monsoon climate Formative Assessment-IV Ch- 4,14 Ch- 16 Era of Harsha Ch-6 India- my motherland 23 Our urban governance Ch- 19 The Indian religions(handout or PPT) Revision

Summative assessment-II

Annual examination Ch- 4, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 22, 23,

participation of people at grass root level To give them knowledge about the seasons and vegetation of India To identify great accomplishment of ruler of ancient period and their generosity (special reference of Harsha) To make the students aware about our country To make them known about the local-self-governing bodies working at local level in urban areas To know about different religions followed by people

Self discipline & initiative Observation Skill Analytical ability Analytical ability Thinking skill Empathy & tolerance & understanding

Collect the pictures related to panchayati raj Discussion about the seasons and their effects on the daily life Map work-pg 48 & 50(Corbett, Gir, Sariska, Kaziranga, Ranthambore, Periyar) Map work-extent of Harsha’s empire,Prayag, Pataliputra, Nalanda, Tampralipti, Thanesar Collect more informations about Magha mela at Pryaga and the picture related to it in the scrap book. Map work – showing land forms, rivers, neighbouring states, countries forming sub-continent of India To find out the names of the municipal councillors of the area and the work they are responsible for Flow chart showing various urban governing bodies at different levels. To collect the pictures showing the place of worship of various religions and name their religious scriptures