Month + Teaching Days Unit Total Teaching Periods: Vibgyor High Grade - 2 English Literature Year Plan (AY 2020 - 2021)

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Total
Month + Teaching Days Teaching Unit
Periods
Month 1 (14) 16
Unit-1: Thank you, Amelia Bedelia (4)
Unit-2 - Thank you Amelia Bedelia (6)

Month 2 (22) 26
Unit-3: Thank you, Amelia Bedelia contd.(7)
Unit-4 - Thank you Amelia Bedelia (5)
Unit -5 - Thank you Amelia Bedelia (6)
Unit - 6 - Thank you Amelia Bedelia (6)
Unit -7 - Thank you Amelia Bedelia (4)

Month 3(20) 24
Unit -1:Fantastic Mr. Fox (3)

Unit - 4 - Fantastc Mr. Fox (5)

Unit - 4 - Fantastc Mr. Fox (5)
Month 4(19) 22
Unit - 4 - Fantastc Mr. Fox contd..(5)
Unit -6:My Shadow – Robert Louis Stevenson (4)

Unit -8 :Fantastic Mr. Fox (10)
Month 5(5) 6
Unit -8 :Fantastic Mr. Fox (contd.) (10)

Month 6(19) 22
Unit -9:Fantastic Mr. Fox contd. (7)
TERM I (TOTAL) 116
Month 7(17) 20
Unit-1:Goldfish Don’t Take Bubble Baths

Month 8(22) 10

Unit -5 Goldfish Don't take Bubble baths
Month 9(19) 22

Unit-8: Goldfish Don't take Bubble baths
Unit-9:Goldfish Don’t Take Bubble Bath

Unit-9:Goldfish Don’t Take Bubble Bath
Month 10(21) 25
Unit-10: Goldfish Don't take Bubble Baths
Unit-11:Rudolph is Tired of the City

Unit-11:Rudolph is Tired of the City
Month 11(5) 6
Total 83
Term II + Month 6
SFH Total
VIBGYOR HIGH
Grade - 2
English Literature Year Plan (AY 2020 - 2021)
Revised
Periods
periods
Sub Unit per sub
per sub
unit
unit
TERM I
Introduction 1
Introduction 1
Buffer Day 1
Introduction 1
Making a bookmark (Art & Craft) 1
Pg 7 – 13 1
Concept of ‘home’ 1
Similar sounding words 1
Character and Setting 1

Story Comprehension (Pg 7 – 13) 1
Page 14 – 27 1
Opposites and similar meaning words 1
Clothes and fashion 1
Buffer Day 1
Nouns and their types 1

Items of clothing 1
Story Comprehension (Pg 14 – 27) (continued) 1
Pages 28 – 37 1
Lists and their importance 1
Fun Time 1
Healthy food 1
Poem Comprehension 1
Recapitulation of the text (till pg 37) and related topics 1
Pgs 38 – 47 1
Similar sounding words 1
Buffer Day 1
Vegetables – shapes, sizes and colours 1
Looking for a job 1
Instruction booklet 2
Pgs 48 – 64 1
Buffer Day 1
Revision 1
Revision 2
Assessment1 1
Preparing for Amelia’s birthday party 3
Amelia’s birthday party 1

Cover page and blurb 1
Introduction to the reader 1
Buffer Day 1
Chapter 1 – The Three Farmer 1
Chapter 1 – The Three Farmer 1

Buffer Day 1
Chapter 2 – Mr. Fox 1
Story Comprehension – The Rooster and The Fox 1
Chapter 3 – The Shooting 1
Similar Sounding Words 1
Sound Words 1
Comprehension 1
Poster Making 1
Poster Making 1
Chapter 4 – The Terrible Shovels 1
Adjectives 1
1
Chapter 5 – The Terrible Tractors 1
1
Chapter 6 – The Race 1 1
Chapter 4 - 6 1 1
Buffer Day 1 0
Comprehension 1 1
Chapter 7 – We’ll Never Let Him Go 1 1
Chapter 8 – The Foxes Begin to Starve 1 1
Chapter 7 – We’ll Never Let Him Go

0 1
Chapter 8 – The Foxes Begin to Starve
Making a fox tail 1 0
Chapter 9 – Mr. Fox Has a Plan 1 2
Comprehension 1 1
Revision 1 0
Buffer Day 1 0
Assessment 1 (Chapters 1 – 9) 1 0
Introduction to poetry 1 1
Poem Comprehension 1 2
Buffer Day 1 0
Chapter 10 – Boggis’s Chicken House Number One 1 1
Chapter 10 – Boggis’s Chicken House Number One -

1 1
continued
Correction Feedback 0 1
Activity 1 0
Activity 1 0
Chapter 11 – A Surprise for Mrs. Fox 1 2
Chapter 12 – Badger 1 1
Chapter 12 – Badger 1 1
Comprehension 1 1
Chapter 13 – Bunce’s Giant Storage 1 1
Chapter 13 – Bunce’s Giant Storage 1 2
Making invitation cards 1 0
Chapter 14 – Badger has Doubts 1 1
Recap: Chapter 11-14 0 1
Plotting a story 1 0
Buffer Day 1 0
Game: Blind Man’s Bluff 1 0
Chapter 15 – Bean’s Secret Cider Cellar 1 1
Chapter 15 – Bean’s Secret Cider Cellar 1 2
Comprehension 1 1
Chapter 16 – The Woman 1 2

Chapter 16 – The Woman 1 2
Chapter 17 – The Great Feast Chapter 18 – Still waiting 1 2
Correction Feedback 0 1
Chapter 17 – The Great Feast Chapter 18 – Still Waiting 1 2
Chapter 17 – The Great Feast Chapter 18 – Still waiting 1 1
Letter writing 1 0
Buffer Day 1 0
Comprehension 1 1
Revision 1 0
Revision 1 0
Buffer Day 1 0
Assessment 2 (Chapters 10 – 18; Poem) 1 0
TERM II
Debate: Having Pets: Good or Bad? 1 0

Debate: Having Pets: Good or Bad? 1 0
Introduction to the reader 1 0
Introduction to the reader 1 0
Chapter 1 – No Pets Allowed 1 0
Group Activity: Making Responsibility Charts 1 0
Chapter 2 – Ordinary Abby 1 0
Activity: We’re Special 1 0
Guest Visit (a Vet) 1 0
Crystal Balls: A Peek into the Future 1 0
Chapter 3 – Speedy and Slowpoke 1 0

Practical Experience vs Theoretical Knowledge

1 0
Activity: Jumping frog
Comprehension 1 0
Chapter 4 – Abby loses her temper 1 0
Chapter 4 – Abby Loses Her Temper 1 0
Chapter 5 – An Awesome Idea 1 0
Chapter 5 – An Awesome Idea 1 0
Craft Work: Paper Plate Fish 1 0
Comprehension 1 0
Chapter 6 – Bubbles! 1 0
Class Discussion: Abby in Trouble 1 0
Chapter 7 – Abby to the Rescue 1 0
Chapter 7 – Abby to the Rescue 1 0
Bubble Painting 1 0
Comprehension 1 0
Comprehension 1 0
Chapter 8 – Back to Normal 1 0
Chapter 8 – Back to Normal 1 0
Chapter 9 – Divided in Two 1 0
Picture Puzzle: Divided in Three 1 0
Chapter 10 – Little Kids are Strange 1 0
Chapter 10 – Little Kids are Strange 1 0
Comprehension 1 0
Revision: Chapters 1 – 10 1 0
Revision: Chapters 1 – 10 1 0
Assessment 1 1 0
Chapter 11 – So Very, Very Sorry 1 0
Chapter 11 – So Very, Very Sorry 1 0
Chapter 12 – Getting the Scent 1 0

Comprehension 1 0
Chapter 13 – The Best Pet Ever 1 0
Chapter 13 – The Best Pet Ever 1 0
Activity: Test your Ears; Game: Where are Abby’s keys? 1 0
Discussion 1 0
Dog-shaped Thank You Cards 1 0
Chapter 14 – Rubber Dog Bone 1 0
Comprehension 1 0
Chapter 15 – Everybody Makes Mistakes 1 0
Chapter 15 – Everybody Makes Mistakes 1 0
Chapter 16 – The Lucky Poster 1 0

Poster making 1 0
Chapter 16 – The Lucky Poster 1 0
Comprehension 1 0
Group Activity: Story Map 1 0
Pet problems 1 0
Sequel Writing 1 0
City vs Countryside 1 0
Reading of the Poem 1 0
Revision: Chapter 11 -16 1 0

Revision: Poem 1 0
Assessment 2 1 0
Practice sessions 4 0
Culminating Activity 1 0
69 28
31
Total Teaching periods 118
Reduced Periods from Concept/ unit deletion 66
Extra Period (Buffers/ FT/ Revision/Project &
Culminating/ Assessment) 22
Total Reduction in Teaching periods 88
Objectives
Understands the concept of phrases having two meanings

Understands Amelia Bedelia’s idiosyncrasy
Learns to see from the other person’s point of view.
Makes choices and speaks confidently and convincingly.
Develops critical thinking while debating a point.
Gains knowledge about the authors.

Gains knowledge about the Amelia Bedelia book series and the main character.
Understands the use of bookmarks
Develops eye – hand co ordination while making a bookmark.
Develops paper cutting and colouring skill..
Develops paper cutting and colouring skill
Recalls Amelia’s nature / character and her idiosyncrasy.
Learns the meaning of new words
Understands the difference between ‘house’ and ‘home’.
Delves into the qualities that make a ‘home’.
Realises that the love for one’s home is universal.
Understands the importance of ‘home’.
Learns to perceive ‘home’ through sense organs.
Understands the use of similar sounding words.
Learns to differentiate between the two meanings of a same sounding / speltword
Demonstrates use of similar sounding words in spoken and written contexts
Understands the concept of setting and characters in a story.
Predicts how the
Understands the text
storyand
willrelated
proceed.
topics and answers questions based on them.
Learns the meaning of new words and their opposites.
Learns about words having similar meanings.
Learns about different items of clothing and their similarities and differences
Delves into the world of nature to learn about spotted animals – their nature and habitat.
Recalls the concept of nouns and their types.
Reads and understands the text till pg 27.
Learns the meaning of new words and their uses.
Learns the opposites of words and words having similar meanings.
Has a foray into the world of fashion.
Learns to appreciate fashionable clothes.
Designs clothes within set parameters.
Learns to identify nouns and their types (common and proper nouns) from given passages.
Gains a thorough knowledge of words and their correct spellings by
unscrambling jumbled words.
Identifies different items of clothing.
Differentiates between 2 items of clothing and find their similarities.
Learns to observe people and find the differences and similarities between them.
Understands the text and the related topics and answers questions based on them.
Understands more about the concept of similar sounding words.
Learns to analyse a situation and act it accordingly.
Recalls instructions given in a list.
Learns about the importance of lists.
Learns to write instructions in a list form.
Learns more about Amelia and her idiosyncrasy.
Learns to appreciate the absurdity of a situation.
Learns to identify different food types.
Understands
Understands the
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food. to identify different food types.
Understands the importance of healthy food.
Understands the text and the related topics and answer questions based on them.
Recalls the necessity for healthy food.
Learns to appreciate nonsensical poetry and composes one.
Learns to express the mental image of a figure as explained in writing in the form of pictures.
Recalls the knowledge gained from the text and the related topics.
Learns about the process to follow before cooking.
Understands further the character of Amelia.
Learns the meaning of new words.
Learns more about the similar sounding words.
Understands the use of similar sounding words in the English language
Learns to differentiate between two kinds of similar sounding words.
Demonstrates knowledge and use of similar sounding words in spoken and written contexts.
Learns to identify vegetables based on size, shape and colour.

Understands the concept of symmetry.
Learns to draw in symmetry.
Gains further awareness of code language and practices deciphering a code.
Understands the possible implications of Amelia’s deeds.
Learns the procedure of applying for a job by filling up an application form.
Learns more about phrases having two meanings
Learns to identify such phrases used by the author and illustrate them artistically.
Understands the text in totality along with the related topics.
Understands the text and related topics and answers questions based on them.
Recapitulates the text and the associated topics
Clears all doubts regarding the text and the associated topics
Completes all pending work.
Clears his/her doubts.
Revises the text and the related topics.
Develops eye – hand coordination and artistic sense
Recalls the text and demonstrates his/her understanding of it.
Understands the text in depth
Learns to associate the text with various activities
Learns to arrange, organise, take initiatives and decisions
Learns to associate the text and the character to various activities.
Understands the importance of the cover page, blurb.
Gains awareness of the difference between them.
Acquires knowledge about the term ‘illustrator’ and his role
Applies the knowledge of the cover page to design one
Reads and analyses the cover page and the blurb of the reader.
Develops interest in the reader
Gains empathy with the animal world and learns to appreciate their rights.
Learns to take a stand when confronted with controversial issues.
Voices opinions/facts supporting their stand.
Learns to accept others views even if they are in conflict with one’s own.
Learns the meanings of new words and their appropriate use.

Understands the characters / idiosyncrasy of the three farmers and learns to differentiate between
them
Gains awareness about the necessity of eating right.
Recalls the traits of the characters and similarities and differences between them
Learns to answer questions in complete sentences and coherently.
Learns the meaning of new words and their appropriate use.

Learns the meaning of new words and their appropriate use.
Recalls the characteristics of the three farmers.
Hones his/her reading, writing and comprehending skills.
Comprehends the story and answers the questions based on it.
Gains knowledge of new words and their appropriate use
Learns to frame answers from the questions
Gains awareness about the term ‘fable’.
Learns the meaning of new words and their appropriate use
Recalls their knowledge of animals, sense organs and their use
Relates the actions of the characters to their descriptions given earlier
Delves into the world of Nature and learns more about animals and their characteristics
The student recalls his / her knowledge of similar sounding words.
The student recalls his / her knowledge of sound words.
Recalls the main highlights of chapters 1 – 3.

Formulates answers for questions based on test.
Writes answers in his/her own words and in complete sentences adhering to the punctuation rules.
Participates and contributes to the class discussion.
Applies his / her knowledge of Mr. Fox while making the ‘Wanted’ poster
Participates and contributes to the class discussion.

Applies his / her knowledge of Mr. Fox while making the ‘Wanted’ poster
Recalls earlier learnt chapters.

Predicts what will happen in the coming chapters.
Comes up with describing words for Mr. Fox.
Writes descriptive sentences on Mr. Fox.
Gains knowledge of the basic facts about foxes

Reads the text with appropriate pronunciation.
Participates in class discussions.
Thinks divergently for a solution.
Develops his / her problem solving skills.
Reinforces his / her picture comprehension skills.
Gains awareness of the ill effects of deforestation
Recapitulates the text and the dialogues.
Identifies the characters that mouth the dialogues.

Participates and contributes to the classroom discussion.

Comprehends the passage read.
Thinks independently for the solutions.
Gains knowledge of the association between colours and emotions.
Participates in the class
Listens intently to comprehend the gist of the passage.
Answers the questions in complete sentences.
Solves addition sums based on the text.
Recalls the highlights of chapters 7 and 8

Enriches his/her knowledge about foxes.
Develops eye – hand co-ordination while doing an Art & Craft activity.
Predicts what happens next.

Thinks divergently
Gains knowledge of a new world.
Recalls the main highlights of chapters 7 - 9

The student recalls the highlights of the plot till chapter 9.
Recalls the highlights of the reader till Chapter 9

Writes answers based on Chapters 1-9.
Recognises poetry as a literary form.
Learns that poetry is different from prose and drama.
Understands the concept of a shadow and how it is formed.
Gains awareness of the poet – Robert Louis Stevenson.
Reads the poem with appropriate pronunciation and voice modulation.
Appreciates the poem and interprets the poet’s thoughts and feelings associated with his shadow.
Understands the poem.
Relates the poem to his / her own life experiences
Learns to identify objects by observing their shadows.
Understands and appreciates the poem.
Answers the questions on the poem in complete sentences.
Is aware of the rhyming words and vocabulary used in the poem.
Predicts the fox’s next course of action.

Participates in and contributes to classroom discussions.
Shares his/ her experiences with the class.
Evaluates the fox’s actions and comments on its effectiveness.
Reads loudly in class.
Thinks independently for answers.
Participates in the classroom discussions.
Thinks independently and divergently.
Recalls phrases having two meanings.
Correction Feedback- Poem Comprehension (CWSH 17 B and/or 17 C)
Acquires knowledge of the term ‘direction’.
Understands what east, west, north and south stand for and their importance in a map.
Realises the importance of a map.
Comprehends the instructions given to prepare a map.
Visualises the map as the specific details are read.
Constructs a map based on the specific details given. Writes and draws as per the instructions
given
Reads silently and understands the text
Gains knowledge about different types of animal homes.
Understands that the animals that stay underground in burrows are known as burrowers.
Differentiates between animals that live in burrows, animals that live in caves and animals that live
on trees.
Understands that most animals have well developed sense organs. For e.g. a dog has a strong
sense of smell. It can smell things that a human nose cannot.
Participates in and contributes to the classroom discussions.

Reads the text loudly in class.
Thinks independently for answers
Is able to frame complete sentences and answer the questions independently.
Reads silently and understands the text
Is able to integrate his/her knowledge of the reader with art.
Understands the technicalities in arranging a feast.
Learns that it is important to learn from and accept one’s mistakes and make amends for the same.
Learns that stealing is not a good habit.

Understands that Mr. Fox stole not for his selfish purposes but for his family and friends who are
starving because of him
Recalls the highlights of chapters 11 and 14
The student is able to write a story based on the points given to him/her.
Understands that it is difficult to find one’s way in the dark.
Understands that animals have a natural sense of direction and place
Reads eloquently and fluently.

Understands the meaning after silent reading.
Reads with proper voice modulation.
Reinforces his / her knowledge of descriptive words.
Writes answers in his/her own words and in complete sentences adhering to the punctuation rules
Participates and contributes to classroom discussions.

Reads loudly in class.
Understands the difference between a fact and an opinion.
Gains awareness of the opinion of others.
Learns to respect the opinion of other
Correction Feedback- Comprehension (CWSH 25)
Composes a poem / song
Reads silently and understands the chapters.

Also gains knowledge of new words / terms used in the chapters.
Recapitulates the text.
Thinks independently about the book and formulates an opinion of it

Recalls the highlights of the plot of the text.

Recalls chapters 10 – 18.
Recalls the story of ‘Fantastic Mr. Fox’.
Recalls the poem – ‘My Shadow’ by Robert Louis Stevenson
Recalls the highlights of the reader and the poem.

Writes answers based on Chapters 10-18 of the reader and the poem
Thinks independently and critically and presents his/her views clearly.

Realises that having a pet is a big responsibility.
Understands that different animals have different needs and have to be cared
for differently.
Learns to accept the views of others even if they differ from his / her own
Understands the importance of the cover page and the blurb.
Acquires knowledge about the author and the illustrator.
Realises the importance of looking after pets.
Realises that looking after a pet is as good as looking after a baby.
Learns that some people take up the occupation of pet-sitting where they look
after other people’s pets in their absence.
Understands the difference between the two characters – Abby and Tess.
Predicts the content of the chapter from the title.
Understands that keeping a pet is a huge responsibility and it is not easy to look
after pets as it seems to be.
Gains knowledge of the function of the figurative language.
Learns to take up responsibility and act accordingly.
Learns to work in a team.
Appreciates the work done by other team members.
Takes responsibility for the right and wrong actions of a group as a member of
the group
Understands that each person is unique in his/her own way.
Understands that different people possess different and unique qualities.
Learns that different people express themselves differently.
Recognises and appreciates the uniqueness of one’s self.
Boosts his/ her self esteem.
Identifies his/her special qualities.
Recognises the special qualities in his/her classmates.
Collectively compiles a book on ‘We are Special’.
Learns about careers associated with animal care.
Gets first hand information about animal care from a vet.
Decides on a career option for future and gives reasons it.
Works together with others to make a crystal ball.
Comprehends, assimilates and retains knowledge of the new chapters read.

Gains knowledge of new words and enriches his / her vocabulary.
Reads the chapter independently.
Learns new words and their usage.
Understands the responsibility of taking care of a pet.
Comments on the behaviour and actions of the characters.
Critically considers the positive, negative and interesting aspect of having fish for pets
Learns that as a family they need to work together and share responsibilities with their parents,
siblings and other members of the family.
Comprehends, assimilates and retains the knowledge of the new chapters read.
Plans a routine for Saturday.
Expresses his/her opinions on the behaviour and action of the characters.
Learns that looking after a fish involves different things
Shares his/her experiences with the class.
Realises that practical experience helps one to learn better.
Understands that even if you have the knowledge, its appropriate application is
important as well.
Accepts the necessity of practically applying the knowledge gained.
Recalls the events of chapter 1 – 3.
Comments on the characters and situations.
Maintains grade level language expectations.
Learns to write well-structured answers.
Comprehends, assimilates and retains knowledge of the new chapters read.
Learns new words and enriches his/her vocabulary.
Understands that one has to know everything about the animal they want to keep as a pet
Understands that each animal has its own peculiar habit that the owner must take into
consideration
Learns about fish with special reference to goldfis
Understands that most people have a few peculiar habits which others must take into consideration
Learns new words and enriches his/her vocabulary
Understands that little children may have a few odd habits but they need to be
understood.
Understands and applies the term ‘pet peeves’.
Generalises ‘pet peeves’ that the goldfish may have.
Learns that one must do things with a sense of responsibility.
Learns new words.
Understands that each person is different and has unique characteristics
Identifies the sentences said by various characters in the text.
Makes paper plate fish in class.
Develops eye-hand co-ordination while doing the craft work
Writes well-structured answers.
Understands that fish-sitting is not as easy at it appears to be.
Debates whether fish have feelings.
Thinks critically to find the cause of the problem.

Tries to find out various ways to solve the problem.
Learns that one should not panic in a difficult situation.
Learns the importance of cleaning up a mess.
Learns that one should take full responsibility for what one is doing.
Learns that one should not panic in a difficult situation.
Learns the importance of cleaning up a mess.
Learns the value of thinking quickly and appropriately.
Learns that once you take up the responsibility to do a task you should complete
it no matter what.
Learns the importance of controlling one’s negative emotions.
Understands how bubbles are formed.
Learns that bubbles can be used in paintings as well.
Hones eye-hand coordination skills as he/she indulges in art activity.
Expresses one opinion on the behaviour and action of the characters using appropriate grade level
language.
Understands that one should be well aware of what one does before doing it.
Predicts what the next chapter will be about from its title.
Realises that he/she is responsible for whatever duty he/she takes up.
Expresses his/her opinion of the action and behaviour of the characters.
Makes new smaller words from a given word.
Realises that each character has qualities that make him/her unique.
Learns the value of being responsible.
Realises that one should not stretch an argument too far with your loved ones
Realises that the differences are only momentary and one should learn to overcome them and act
as a team.
Learns the value of unity, forgiveness and helping others..
Hones his/her problem solving skills.
Hones eye-hand coordination skills as he/she indulges in the activity.
Learns the value of unity, forgiveness and helping others
Learns to accept others for what they are.

Understands the fact that people do have strange habits.
Realises that one should forgive other person’s mistake when committed unknowningly.
Realises anger is a negative emotion.
Learns to analyse a situation.
Realises that he/she should not hold back from accepting the other person
irrespective of his/her faults.
Writes well-structured answers using grade level vocabulary
Recalls chapters 1 – 10.
Recalls his / her knowledge of the new words learnt.
Builds meaningful sentences from the words given.
Recalls what the characters on the text say
Writes answers in complete sentences in their own words.
To assess the knowledge of the concepts learnt till this unit.
Learns the value of logical thinking to solve problem
Learns to analyse and predict what happens next.
Understands the value of truth.
Understands that lies solve no problem.
Realises that forgiveness comes through admission of one’s mistakes.
Recapitulates the nature / characteristic of the characters in the text.
Reinforces their knowledge of sense organs and their use.
Learns more about dogs and their super sense of smell.
Realises that human beings are not capable of capturing fine smells like dogs.
Reinforces their knowledge of sense organs and their use.
Realises that human beings are not capable of capturing fine smells like dogs.
Recapitulates his / her understanding of the text read so far.
Comprehends, assimilates and retains knowledge of the new chapter read.
Understands the meaning of the terms ‘optimism’ and ‘pessimism’.
Analyses the self in context of pessimistic and optimistic traits.
Understands specific character traits of Abby and Tess.
Predicts the consequences of a certain action.
Expresses his / her feelings vis-a-vis ‘disappointment’.
Student recapitulates his/her understanding of the ‘sense organs’.
Student identifies his/her own sense organs and understands their importance.
The student realises that a ‘pet’ can be a human being as well as an animal.
Recapitulates some of the activities of Abby.
Learns how to respond to a gift given.
Develops eye-hand coordination while making specific shaped Thank you cards.
Comprehends, assimilates and retains knowledge of the new chapter read.
Learns the value of confessing to a mistake.
Thinks divergently while solving riddles.
Reads and comprehends a poem.
Writes answers based on the poem.
Uses his/her imagination to illustrate strange/make believe scenes.

Predicts the thoughts, actions and behaviour of the characters in the chapter based on his/her
knowledge
Reads and of the development
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the content the new chapter.
Learns the meaning of new words and thus enriches his/her vocabulary.
Shares his/her experience of mistakes that have been made by him/her.
Understands the value of trying to rectify mistakes
Predicts the thoughts, actions and behaviour of the characters in the chapter based on his/her
knowledge
Reads and of the development
understands of theofstory.
the content the new chapter.
Learns the meaning of new words and thus enriches his/her vocabulary.
Shares his/her experience of mistakes that have been made by him/her.
Understands the value of trying to rectify mistakes.
Understands how the feelings of Abby’s parents change with each unfolding of Abby’s deeds.
Reads and understands the content of the new chapter.
Expresses his/her feelings vis-à-vis happiness and excitement.
Assimilates and retains the content of the new chapter read.
Learns new words and their meanings
Connects the dots to complete the picture.
Colours the given picture using his/her imagination.
Understands why and when posters are made.
Learns about the process of poster making.
Gains knowledge about the importance of being kind to animals.
Learns to contribute in a group activity.

Develops eye – hand co ordination while making posters.
Develops confidence and the skill of persuasion while explaining the content of
their poster and encouraging their juniors to be kind to animals.
Recapitulates the meaning of words learnt while reading Chapters 15 and 16.
Reads and understands the content of the new chapter read.
Understands the growing maturity of Tess; yet realises she’s still an innocent child
Shares Abby’s happiness in writing a diary entry on her behalf.
Recalls the concept of a fairy tale.
Learns the process of sequencing.
Recalls the text and its highlights.
Learns to contribute in a group activity.
Draws a story map based on his / her understanding of the text.
Develops eye – hand coordination while making a story map
Listens to a nursery rhyme about a pet.
Identifies the problem that the specific pet owner faces
Finds solutions to some problems faced by pet owners
Writes in complete sentences using grammatically correct English
Gains knowledge about some of the books of the Abby and Tess series.
Reinforces his/her knowledge of the cover page, blurb, setting and characters in a text
Recapitulates the text.
Hones his/her power of imagination while writing a sequel to the text.
Works co operatively in a group.
Interacts with other groups confidently to gather information.
Develops eye – hand coordination while doing an art & craft activity.
Identifies the distinctive sounds associated with the city and the countryside.
Visualises a city and the countryside through his / her sense organs.
Lists the good and the bad qualities of a city and a country.
Cooperates in a group to make a collage.
Develops eye-hand coordination while making a collage.
Analyses the place where he / she stays.
Voices his / her opinion about the place where he stays.
Listens to a poem and appreciates the point of view of the narrator.
Gains knowledge about the poet ‘Gwendolyn Brooks’.
Recapitulates the poem ‘Rudolph is tired of the city’.
Gains knowledge of one’s experience in a countryside through the words of a fellow student
Expresses his / her own opinion of a city and the countryside.
Recalls the poem and the associated topics.
Listens to varied experiences of people regarding the city and the countryside.
Composes a poem on the place of his / her choice – city or country.
The student recapitulates the text from Chapter 11 - 16.
The student recapitulates the poem and the associated topics.
To assess the knowledge of the concepts learnt till this unit.
Recapitulates the text and the related topics.
Makes a script from a prose text
Assists in putting up the charts / posters / book of feelings etc that they have made for display.
Enacts the play, delivering dialogues with voice modulation and intonation.
Displays all the art and craft items made in class and gives appropriate explanation
Assists parents to play the game “Catch the Goldfish”.
56%
19%
75%
Note: The Literature curriculum had a number of sessions integrated with Art and Craft. The
mentioned objectives can be easily achieved in Art and Craft sessions. Thus majorly, such
sessions have been deleted.
The curriculum also had a few topics that were integrated with SS (direction, maps, animals, etc.).
These too have been deleted keeping in mind that the objectives are covered either in the previous
grade, or the same grade or the next.
Writing a story is deleted as it is covered in LA Grade 2. Adjectives is deleted keeping in mind the
same is covered in LA in both Grades 1 and 2.
A sub-unit 'Poem Comprehension' is deleted because there are two more Units on Poem
Comprehension being covered in the same subject/grade.
Topics such as poster making, debate, sequel writing, letter writing are deleted as they are not
recommended by both ICSE and CBSE boards for Grade 2.
The reader 'Goldfish Don’t Take Bubble Baths' is completely dropped as the objectives of the
reader are covered through the other two readers i.e. Amelia Badelia and Fantastic Mr Fox.
Keeping in mind the online ode of learnering, this book is deleted so that the other readers can be
covered at a comfortable pace.
Extra Periods Deleted Reasons Transition Required
Already covered in earlier
units
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grade
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be covered
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another subject
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another subject
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another subject No
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Remarks
Here the focus is on 'Mr Fox'. The learners' knowledge on Mr
Fox is already checked in the previous chapters and will be
checked in the upcoming chapters during the class
discussion after the text is read.
The learners are provided multiple opportunities to
participate in class discussions throughout the year and
across grades.
Poster Making can be covered in Art/Craft sessions. It is
also covered in Grade 3 Literature (Month 2- Unit 4: James
and the Giant Peach and in Month 7- Charlie and the
Chocolate Factory)
Poster Making is not recommended by the ICSE and CBSE
board for Grade 2. CBSE recommends it for Grade 5 and
the same is covered in detail in Month 2 Grade 5 Language.
Since the focus is 'Mr Fox' and the details about him are
Here the focus is on 'Mr Fox'. The learners' knowledge on Mr
Fox is already checked in the previous chapters and will be
checked in the upcoming chapters during the class
discussion after the text is read.
The learners are provided multiple opportunities to
participate in class discussions throughout the year and
across grades.
Poster Making can be covered in Art/Craft sessions. It is
also covered in Grade 3 Literature (Month 2- Unit 4: James
and the Giant Peach and in Month 7- Charlie and the
Chocolate Factory)
Poster Making is not recommended by the ICSE and CBSE
board for Grade 2. CBSE recommends it for Grade 5 and
the same is covered in detail in Month 2 Grade 5 Language.
Since the focus is 'Mr Fox' and the details about him are
covered in other units of the same subject/reader, there is no
gap in the level.
Adjectives are covered in LA in the same grade (Month 3-

Unit 3: Hungry Gorilla). Since it is covered in the same
grade, there is no gap in the level and thus there is no
impact on the transition.
Wild animals, their food and habitat is covered in SS in both

Grades 1 and 2.
(Grade 1- Month 4- Unit 2: Animals Around Me)
Grade 2- Month 6- Unit 5: Animal Homes)
Wild animals, their food and habitat is covered in SS in both
Grades 1 and 2.
(Grade 1- Month 4- Unit 2: Animals Around Me)
Grade 2- Month 6- Unit 5: Animal Homes)
Since the learners have learnt about wild animals in Grade 1
and also learning about them in Grade 2, there is no gap in
the level and so no impact on transition.
This objective can be achieved through the activities done in

the Art and Craft sessions.
Shifted to Term-2
Shifted to Term-2
Shifted to Term-2
Shifted to Term-2
Shifted to Term-2
Understanding a map, identifying and following route map,

making a map of a garden, etc. is covered in Grade 2 SS
(Month 10- Unit 1: Time and Space).
Once again, the meaning and importance of maps,
directions, etc. is covered in grade 3 SS (Month 6- Unit 5:
Globe and Maps). Since the topics are being covered with
no level gap, there is no impact on the transition.
making a map of a garden, etc. is covered in Grade 2 SS
(Month 10- Unit 1: Time and Space).
Once again, the meaning and importance of maps,
directions, etc. is covered in grade 3 SS (Month 6- Unit 5:
Globe and Maps). Since the topics are being covered with
no level gap, there is no impact on the transition.
Shifted to Term-2
Shifted to Term-2
Shifted to Term-2
Shifted to Term-2
Shifted to Term-2
Shifted to Term-2
There is an integration of art with Literature across grades.

Making invitation cards can be covered in the Art and Craft
Session.
Planning/Arranging for a feast is not recommended by the
boards. Thus, there is no impact on the transition.
Shifted to Term-2
Story Writing is covered in LA. (same grade- Month 10- Unit

5: Three Little Pigs). Since the skill of story writing is covered
in the same grade, there is no impact on the transition.
The game is not suitable for an online learning session.

These outcomes can be covered in brief during the
discussion of the text instead of the game- Chapter 3.
Shifted to Term-2
Shifted to Term-2
Shifted to Term-2
Shifted to Term-2
Shifted to Term-2
Shifted to Term-2
Shifted to Term-2
Shifted to Term-2
Recapitulation can be done after the discussion of the text.
Thus, there is no impact on the transition.
Understanding what an opinion is, is covered just a few

periods before this one in the same grade. (Unit 9- Chapter
17)
The learners get an opportunity to express their opinions
multiple times during classroom discussions. The letter is
about the importance of taking care of the environment. The
topic is covered in SS (Grade 4- Month 9- Unit 1: States of
Matter). Additionally, the teacher may discuss this bit during
the text discussion- Chapter 4.
Friendly Letters is covered in detail in Grade 3 (Month 10:
The Little Blue Man). The ICSE board recommends letter
writing in Grade 3 and CBSE in Grade 4. Thus, there is no
impact on the transition.
Shifted to Term-2
The reader 'Goldfish Don’t Take Bubble Baths' is completely

dropped so that the previous readers i.e. Amelia Badelia'
and 'Fantastic Mr Fox' can be covered at a comfortable
pace keeping in mind the online mode of learning. The
previous readers cover the main objectives of 'Goldfish Don’t
Take Bubble Baths' too. Thus there is no transition required
as there is no change in the level.
The reader 'Goldfish Don’t Take Bubble Baths' is completely
dropped so that the previous readers i.e. Amelia Badelia'
and 'Fantastic Mr Fox' can be covered at a comfortable
pace keeping in mind the online mode of learning. The
previous readers cover the main objectives of 'Goldfish Don’t
Take Bubble Baths' too. Thus there is no transition required
as there is no change in the level.

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Unit-1: Thank you, Amelia Bedelia (4)

Unit-2 - Thank you Amelia Bedelia (6)

Unit-3: Thank you, Amelia Bedelia (7)

Unit-4 - Thank you Amelia Bedelia (5)

Unit -5 - Thank you Amelia Bedelia (6)

Unit - 6 - Thank you Amelia Bedelia (6)

Unit -7 - Thank you Amelia Bedelia (4)

Unit-8: Thank you, Amelia Bedelia (4)

Unit -1:Fantastic Mr. Fox (3)

Unit -2:Fantastic Mr. Fox (9)

Unit -2:Fantastic Mr. Fox (9)

Unit - 4 - Fantastc Mr. Fox (5)

Unit - 4 - Fantastc Mr. Fox contd..(5)

Unit -5:Fantastic Mr. Fox (3)

Unit -6:My Shadow – Robert Louis Stevenson (4)

Unit -7:Fantastic Mr. Fox (7)

Unit -8 :Fantastic Mr. Fox (10)

Unit -8 :Fantastic Mr. Fox (contd.) (10)

Unit -9:Fantastic Mr. Fox contd. (7)

Unit -10:Fantastic Mr. Fox (4)

TERM I (TOTAL) 116

Unit-2:Goldfish Don’t Take Bubble Baths

Unit-4:Goldfish Don’t Take Bubble Baths

Unit-4:Goldfish Don’t Take Bubble Baths

Unit -5 Goldfish Don't take Bubble baths

Unit-5:Goldfish Don’t Take Bubble Baths

Unit-6:Goldfish Don’t Take Bubble Baths

Unit-7:Goldfish Don’t Take Bubble Baths

Unit-8: Goldfish Don't take Bubble baths

Unit-9:Goldfish Don’t Take Bubble Bath

Unit-9:Goldfish Don’t Take Bubble Baths

Unit-10: Goldfish Don't take Bubble Baths

Unit-11:Rudolph is Tired of the City

Unit-12:Goldfish Don’t Take Bubble Baths

Unit-13:Goldfish Don’t Take Bubble Baths

Making a bookmark (Art & Craft) 1

Similar sounding words 1

Character and Setting 1

Opposites and similar meaning words 1

Clothes and fashion 1

Nouns and their types 1

Story Comprehension (Pg 14 – 27) (continued) 1

Lists and their importance 1

Story Comprehension (Pg 28 – 37) 1

Recapitulation of the text (till pg 37) and related topics 1

Similar sounding words 1

Vegetables – shapes, sizes and colours 1

Looking for a job 1

Preparing for Amelia’s birthday party 3

Amelia’s birthday party 1

Introduction to the reader 1

Chapter 1 – The Three Farmer 1

Chapter 1 – The Three Farmer 1

Chapter 2 – Mr. Fox 1

Story Comprehension – The Rooster and The Fox 1

Chapter 3 – The Shooting 1

Similar Sounding Words 1

Chapter 4 – The Terrible Shovels 1

Chapter 6 – The Race 1 1

Chapter 7 – We’ll Never Let Him Go 1 1

Chapter 8 – The Foxes Begin to Starve 1 1

Chapter 7 – We’ll Never Let Him Go