ICSE Class 7 English, Unit 4: Grammar and Vocabulary in Context
From the CISCE curriculum. 3 key concepts, about 1 day of study at 20 to 30 minutes a day.
What this unit aims at
Children use a varied range of vocabulary and grammar in context that reflects their complex use of language.
Your child should be able to
- identify and understand the difference between phrases and clauses in simple, compound and complex sentences
- comprehend the difference in the function of an active and a passive voice. demonstrate the ability to transform from one voice to the other
- identify and classify synonym, antonym and analogy in the right context
- demonstrate a further understanding of figurative language, (e.g. irony, pun, personification, alliteration, metaphor, simile, assonance, onomatopoeia)
- identify connections/relationships
- recognises literary allusions and their sources
- acquire grade-appropriate words and phrases and domain-specific vocabulary to convey comprehension and clear expression
- use language appropriate to context
Key concepts in this unit
- Phrases and clauses in simple, compound and complex sentences.
- Active and passive voice. synonym, antonym and analogy in the right context.; figurative language, (e.g. irony, pun, personification, alliteration, metaphor, simile, assonance, onomatopoeia).
- Age appropriate words and phrases and domain- specific vocabulary.
Teach this unit at home
- A day-by-day plan from the CISCE concepts, so you know what to cover each day.
- A step-by-step script for each day, so you know what to say and ask (AI-written from the CISCE curriculum, so check it against your child's school book).
- A quiz at the end.
From the CISCE Curriculum for Classes I to VIII (2016). CISCE sets what is taught, not the textbooks, so schools use different books and there are no page numbers here. Adhian Gurus is not affiliated with CISCE.