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Curriculum Plan
2023 – 2024
Grade: VI
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Grade: VI English 2023-2024

Semester 1 Semester 2
Syllabus for Semester 1 Syllabus for Unit Test 1
Literature:
Literature:
Short Stories
Short Stories
• All Summer in a Day by Ray Bradbury
• An Adventure in the Upper Sea by Jack
London
Poetry
• A Crow in the House by Ruskin Bond
• Charge of the Light Brigade by Alfred Lord
• Thank You Ma’am by Langston Hughes
Tennyson
Poetry • Stage Fright by Julia A Keirns
• The Cat by Jackie Kozell
Language:
• Elephant Limerick by Graham Lester
Writing
• Old Man on the Border by Edward Lear
• Descriptive Writing
• Old Pond by Matsuo Basho Grammar
• Hunting Snake by Judith Wright Reading Comprehension
Syllabus for Assessment 1
Novel
• The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau Literature:
Drama
Language: Excerpt from Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare

Writing Poetry
• Narrative Writing • Stage Fright by Julia A Keirns
• Report Writing • Casey at the Bat by Ernest Lawrence Thayer
• Geography Lesson by Brian Patten
Grammar
Reading Comprehension Language:
Writing
• Descriptive Writing
• Journal/Diary Entry Writing
• Persuasive Writing
Grammar
Reading Comprehension

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Grade: VI Hindi – Second Language 2023-2024
Semester 1 Semester 2

Syllabus for Semester 1 Syllabus for Unit Test 1

पाठ
पाठ • धचध़िर्ोुं का अनोखा सुंसार
• भोजन के आवश्यक तत्व कविता
• मैं वसुंधरा हूँ • क्तखलौना
• धरती का स्वर्ग- कश्मीर (पाठ से सुंबुंधधत प्रश्न-उत्तर व व्याकरण)
कविता व्याकरण
• बरसात की आती हवा • धवलोम शब्द
(पाठोुं से सुंबुंधधत प्रश्न-उत्तर व व्याकरण) • अनेकार्थी
व्याकरण • पर्ाग र्वाची
• धवलोम शब्द • वाक्ाुं शोुं के धलए एक शब्द
• अनेकार्थी • महावरे
• पर्ाग र्वाची • लोकोक्तिर्ाूँ
• वाक्ाुं शोुं के धलए एक शब्द • धवशेषण
• महावरे लेखन
• लोकोक्तिर्ाूँ • पत्र – औपचाररक
• सुंज्ञा अपवठत गद्ाां श
• सवगनाम Syllabus for Assessment1
• उपसर्ग और प्रत्यर् पाठ
• कारक • अन्यार् का धवरोध
• धशष्टाचार
लेखन कविता
• धनबुंध लेखन • दोहे
• पत्र – अनौपचाररक (पाठ से सुंबुंधधत प्रश्न-उत्तर व व्याकरण)
• सुंवाद लेखन व्याकरण
अपवठत गद्ाां श • धवलोम शब्द
• अनेकार्थी
• पर्ाग र्वाची
• वाक्ाुं शोुं के धलए एक शब्द
• महावरे
• लोकोक्तिर्ाूँ
• उपसर्ग और प्रत्यर्
• धवशेषण
• कारक
लेखन
• धनबुंध लेखन
• पत्र – अनौपचाररक, औपचाररक
अपवठत गद्ाां श

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Grade: VI French – Second Language 2023-2024
Semester 1 Semester 2
Syllabus for Semester 1 Syllabus for Unit Test 1

Bonjour
Bonjour J’habite ici
J’habite ici ! Chez moi
Chez moi Les animaux
Les animaux Des fêtes et des festivals
Des fêtes et des festivals
• Reading Comprehension
• Reading Comprehension
• Writing
• Writing
• Grammar
• Grammar
• Vocabulary
• Vocabulary
Syllabus for Assessment 1

Qu’est-ce que tu fais ?

Une ville de France
Une journée scolaire
C’est bon ça !
Amuse-toi bien!

• Reading Comprehension
• Writing
• Grammar
• Vocabulary

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Grade: VI
Semester 1
Syllabus for Semester 1
• Number and Calculation
• Sets and Venn Diagram
• Shapes and Constructions
• Fractions, Decimals and Percentages
• Geometry
• Position and Transformations
• Time and Rates of Change
• Area Perimeter and Volume
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Mathematics 2023-2024
Semester 2
Syllabus for Unit Test 1
• Number and Calculation
• Time and Rates of Change
• Fractions, Decimals and Percentages
• Shapes and Constructions
• Sequences, Functions and Graphs
Syllabus for Assessment 1
• Fractions, Decimals and Percentages
• Sequences, Functions and Graphs
• Expressions
• Equations and Formulae
• Ratio and Proportion
• Representing Information
• Presenting Data and interpreting results
• Probability
• Sets and Venn diagram
• Geometry
• Area Perimeter and Volume
• Shapes and Constructions
• Position and Transformations
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Grade: VI Spanish – Second Language 2023-2024

Semester 1 Semester 2
Syllabus for Semester 1 Syllabus for Unit Test 1

Mis amigos y yo
Mis gustos
Primer contacto Mi familia y mi casa
Nuestro verano
Mis amigos y yo • Reading Comprehension
Mis gustos
• Writing
• Reading Comprehension • Grammar
• Writing • Vocabulary
• Grammar Syllabus for Assessment 1
• Vocabulary
Mis gustos
Mi familia y mi casa
Mi semana
Mi barrio

• Reading Comprehension
• Writing
• Grammar
• Vocabulary

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Grade: VI
Semester 1
Syllabus for Semester 1
Chemistry
Classifying matter
• Particle model of solid, liquid and gas
• Physical properties of states of matter
relating to particle model
• Atomic structure and elements
• Changing ideas of Periodic Table
• Elements, compounds and mixtures
• Metals and non-metals of elements
Biology
Cells and organisms
• Role of micro-organisms, including the works Energy and Sound
of Louis Pasteur
• Structure and functions of plant and animal
cells
• Seven characteristics of living things
• Classification of viruses as living or non-
living
• Levels of organisation of organisms
Physics
Forces in Space
• Force of gravity, Air resistance and force Chemical changes and reactions
arrow diagram
• Mass and Weight
• Formation of planets
• Significance of gravity in solar system
• Solar and lunar eclipses and tides
• Plate tectonics
• Earthquakes, volcanoes and fold mountains
• Composition of air and pollution
• Water cycle
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Science 2023-2024
Semester 2
Syllabus for Unit Test 1
Chemistry
Explaining properties of matter
• Chemical properties and physical properties of
matter
• pH of acids, alkalis and neutral compounds
• Types of Indicator
• Neutralisation reactions
Biology
Variation and classification
• Characteristics of a species
• Dichotomous keys for classification
Physics
• Changes in energy
• Useful form of energy
• Conservation of energy and dissipation of energy
• Waves transfer energy
• Sound wave and vibration of particles
• Travel of sound in matter and vacuum
• Echo and uses
Syllabus for Assessment 1
Chemistry
Explaining properties of matter
• Chemical reactions – loss of reactants, evolution of
gases and precipitates (Change of colour)
• Gas tests such as Hydrogen, carbon dioxide, oxygen
Biology
Variation and classification
Living things in their environment
• Food chains
• Decomposers and their ecological role
• Construction of food chains and webs
• Human influence on the environment
• Non-renewable and renewable energy sources
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Physics
Energy and Sound
Electricity
• Electric current
• Conductors and insulators
• Circuit symbols and Circuit diagram
• Series circuit
• How components affect current

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Grade: VI
Semester 1
Syllabus for Semester 1
Geography
Physical Geography
• What is geography? – physical, human,
environmental.
• Ordinance survey maps – Locating
places, latitudes and longitudes
• Mapping skills – measuring distance,
directions, scales, grid referencing, relief
and map symbols, graph making
• Map interpretation – analyzing
Settlements
• Urbanization – sites and situation,
• Types of settlements
• Settlement growth - benefits and
problems,
• Traffic congestion in urban areas-
problems and solutions
• Urban growth [case study on a chosen
city]
History
India and China:
• Lost cities of the Indus
-The Dravidians
-The Buddha
-Ashoka the Great
-The Mauryan empire
• The Chinese
-The first Universal Emperor
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Social Sciences 2023-2024
Semester 2
Syllabus for Unit Test 1
Weather and Climate
• Weather instruments – observing and recording
weather components.
• Effect of local features on climatic conditions
• Factors affecting rainfall, temperature, wind
conditions
• Types of clouds.
• Climatic disasters - flooding in UK
Kenya
• Physical features – Masai way of life
• Life in Nairobi – movement of population
• Social and economic development
• Map Work- Kenya
Syllabus for Assessment 1
· Physical geography
· Settlements
· Weather and climate
· Kenya
· Map reading
Syllabus for Unit Test 1
Greece:
• Alexander the Great
-Alexander and the Persian empire
-The end of the Persian empire
-The invasion of India
Rome:
• From Republic to Empire
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-Chinese achievements Syllabus for Assessment 1
-Lao Tse and Confucius
Greece:
• Alexander the Great
Rome:
Singapore History:
• From Republic to Empire
• Was there Singapore before 1819?
-Early accounts of Singapore
Singapore History
-Archaeological evidence about early
Singapore. • Who was the founder of Singapore?
-Singapore after the 15th Century -Reasons why Singapore was chosen by the British.
-Problems faced by Singapore in starting a trade
settlement.
-Importance of the treaties
-Founders of Singapore

GP Challenge GP Challenge

Focus Skills: Communication and Reflection

Focus Skills: Research and Analysis

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Grade: VI Hindi – Third Language 2023-2024

Semester 1 Semester 2
Syllabus for Semester 1 Syllabus for Assessment 1
पठन (Reading)
पठन (Reading)
• अपठठत गद्यांश
• अपठठत गद्यांश
• कहयनी पठन / पयठयांश
• कहयनी पठन / पयठयांश

मौखिक अभिव््क्तत (Speaking)

मौखिक अभिव््क्तत (Speaking)
• विभिन्न विष्ों पर कक्षय प्रस्तुतत
• विभिन्न विष्ों पर कक्षय प्रस्तुतत

लेिन कय्य (Writing)

लेिन कय्य (Writing)
• ियत् रचनय
• ियत् रचनय
• अनुच्छे द
• गचत्र िणयन
• अनुच्छे द
व््यकरण (Grammar)
• स्िर
व््यकरण (Grammar)
• व््ांजन
• विलोम शब्द
• मयत्रयओां कय ज्ञयन
• भलांग
• विलोम शब्द
• िचन
• सरल ियत्
• कयल ि क्रि्य
शब्दयिली (Vocabulary)
शब्दयिली (Vocabulary)
• गगनती (1-20)
• व््यिसयत्क सांज्ञय
• रां गों के नयम
• फलों और सक्ब्ि्ों के नयम
• ठदनों के नयम
• ठदनों और महीनों के नयम
• फलों के नयम
• पक्षक्ष्ों के नयम
• जांगली ि पयलतू जयनिरों के नयम
• गगनती (1-30)

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Grade: VI French – Third Language 2023-2024

Semester 1 Semester 2
Syllabus for Semester 1 Syllabus for Assessment 1
Bonjour Qu’est-ce que tu fais ?
J’habite ici ! Une ville de France
Chez moi Une journée scolaire
Les animaux C’est bon ça !
Des fêtes et des festivals Amuse-toi bien!

• Reading Comprehension • Reading Comprehension

• Writing • Writing
• Grammar • Grammar
• Vocabulary • Vocabulary

Grade: VI Mandarin – Third Language 2023-2024

Semester 1 Semester 2
Syllabus for Semester 1 Syllabus for Assessment 1
Reading comprehension
Reading comprehension
Writing
Writing • Dialogue
• Dialogue • Songs
• Message • Poems
• Email • Proverbs
• Postcard • Tongue-twisters
• Message
Grammar • Email
• Related to the above topics • Postcard
Vocabulary Grammar
• Related to the above topics • Related to the above topics

Vocabulary
• Related to the above topics

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Grade: VI Tamil – Third Language 2023-2024

Semester 1 Semester 2
Syllabus for Semester 1 Syllabus for Assessment 1

வாசித்தல் (Reading) வாசித்தல் (Reading)

• ச ொற் களை வொசித்தல் • வொக்கியங் களை வொசித்தல்

பேசுதல் (Speaking) பேசுதல் (Speaking)

• படமும் ச ொல் லும் • கரை ச ொல் லுைல்

• உரையொடல் • உரையொடல்

எழுதுதல் (Writing)
எழுதுதல் (Writing)
• உயிர் எழுத்து ் ச ொற் கை்
• உயிர் எழுத்துகை்
• உயிர்செய் எழுத்து ் ச ொற் கை்
• செய் எழுத்துகை்
• உயிர்செய் எழுத்துகை்

இலக் கணம் (Grammar)

இலக் கணம் (Grammar)
• ஒருளெ
• திளை
• பன் ளெ
• பொல்
• கொலங் கள்

ச ாற் கள் (Vocabulary) ச ாற் கள் (Vocabulary)

• எை்கை் • பறரைகளின் சபயை்கள்

• பழங் களின் சபயை்கள் • விலங் குகளின் சபயை்கள்
• கொய் கறிகளின் சபயை்கள் • மலை்களின் சபயை்கள்

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Grade: VI Information and Communication Technology 2023-2024

Semester 1 Semester 2
Syllabus for Semester 1 Syllabus for Assessment 1
Touch Typing

• Home Row, Top Row and Bottom Row Swift Playgrounds

• Estimating, measuring, and graphing
• DIY switch toy
• Make a 3D game with Swift
Advanced Scratch Programming

• Control and Sequence Cyber Safety and Plagiarism

• Selection and Iteration
• Variables • Plagiarism, crediting and citation
• Logical Operator • Digital footprint

Cyber Safety and Plagiarism

• Digital responsibility

Grade: VI Art and Design 2023-2024

Semester 1 Semester 2
Syllabus for Semester 1 Syllabus for Assessment 1

• Still Life (Drawing) • Photography

• Pop Art (Colour) • Textile design (Patterns and Textures)
• Surrealism (Looking at artists’ works)

Grade: VI Drama 2023-2024

Semester 1 Semester 2
Syllabus for Semester 1 Syllabus for Assessment 1

• Introduction to Drama • Voice

• Physicality • Theatrical Terminology
• Body Language • Choral Speaking
• Tableau • Solo poems
• Mime

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TABLE OF ASSESSMENT
Grade VI: 2023-2024

Semester 1 Semester 2
Assessment FA1-4 FA5-8 UT1 FA SA1

Marks 4 x 10 marks 4 x 10 marks 20 20 60

20% 20% 60%

Weighting 100% 100%
100%

(1) FA for Formative Assessment, UT for Unit Test, SA for Summative Assessment
(2) For Unit Test 20 marks and 45 minutes for all subjects.
(3) For Summative Assessment 60 marks and 2hrs for all subjects
(4) Assessment for Third Language, ICT, Art and Design and Drama is conducted once at the end of the year in class.

There are 4 Academic Reports:

• FA1-4
• FA 5-8
• UT1
• SA1: Consolidated Report for Semester 2

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