ICSE Class 7 English, Unit 2: Reading

What this unit aims at

Children read, analyse and evaluate a range of texts (seen /unseen) and raise questions on pertinent issues and themes.

Your child should be able to

• read, comprehend and analyse literary/ non-literary texts, cull out salient points of what the writer states with textual evidence to support claims
• identify central ideas in a text and evaluate the connections with less important issues dealt with in the text, collate those into an objective summary without personal opinion/judgment
• comment on the choice of vocabulary/figurative language and tone/mood used in the text
• deconstruct the textual piece into sections to enhance understanding of the structure used by author
• question views expressed by authors and suggests an alternative argument

Key concepts in this unit

• Literary/ non-literary texts on a wide range of themes covering different genres and registers.
• The themes may include:
• Self, Family, Home, Friends and Pets
• Neighbourhood and Community at large
• The Nation – diversity (socio- cultural, religious and ethnic, as well as linguistic heritage
• Myths/legends/folktales)
• The World – India’s neighbours and other countries (their cultures, literature and customs)
• Adventure and Imagination Sports and Yoga Issues relating to Adolescence (drugs, values, life skills)
• Science and Technology Peace and Harmony
• Travel and Tourism Mass Media Art and Culture
• Health and Reproductive health
• Famous Personalities & achievers, Environmental concerns – water conservation, cleanliness and sanitation, Safety –personal safety & awareness about child abuse, conservation of energy, Sustainable d…
• Extensive and intensive reading of the texts for comprehension, inference etc.
• Focus on choice of vocabulary/figurative language and tone/mood used in the text.
• Deconstruct the textual piece to enhance understanding of the structure used by author.