CBSE Class 7 English Syllabus 2026-27

CBSE Class 7 2026-27 Syllabus

CBSE Class 7 English syllabus for 2026-27 uses the Honeycomb textbook, covering prose and poetry. Specific lessons include 'The Squirrel' and 'Three Questions'. Grammar topics like Punctuation Marks, Articles & Determiners, and Tenses (Present Indefinite, Present Continuous) are included, with application in paragraph writing. Writing skills are developed through guided and free exercises on themes such as animals, birds, and values. Vocabulary is enhanced with activities like crossword puzzles, word chains, and learning antonyms, aiming to improve comprehension, expression, and creative writing.

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BoardCBSE
Class7
SubjectEnglish
Session2026-27
LanguageEnglish
TypeSyllabus

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Annual Syllabus Session 2023-2024 Class-7 Subject: ENGLISH

HONEYC THEME SUGGESTED GRAMMAR AND LEARNING WORKSHEET

OMB ACTIVITIES WRITING SKILLS OUTCOMES NUMBERS

LESSON / POEM POEM 1 The squirrel loves 1. Poem Recitation by Topics from Previous Class 3. Describes a picture THE SQUIRREL

to tease and play. It the teacher and then by Class 4 – Introduction of in written form in Class 7: Worksheet

THE eats nuts while the students. Punctuation Marks four –five short Number 1

SQUIRREL standing straight. Class 5 – Use of Punctuation sentences orally and

However, if 2. Free writing about Marks and Introduction of in writing and vice-

someone goes near animals and birds Exclamation Marks versa.

its tree, the squirrel around us. PUNCTUATION

runs away ( Focus on Process Class 7 Participates in small 4. Class 7: Worksheet

Approach: Punctuation marks – Use of conversations based Number 25

Stages:- Punctuation Marks in Simple on familiar context.

a.It can be done as a Sentences. pre-writing technique Recites simple poem 5.

where students write with intonation and ARTICLE &

without any regard to Topics from Previous Class expression. DETERMINERS

spelling, grammar or a Class 4 – Introduction of Class 5: Worksheet

precise topic Articles and their Use in a 6. Learns animal Numbers 76, 79

  1. Writing sentence.
  2. Revising habitats. Class 6: Worksheet Class <math>5</math> – Use of a, an, the
  3. Editing) Rules related to use of 'a' & 'an' Numbers 8, 9 are introduced.
  4. The different Class 6 - Use of Articles in Class 7: Worksheet

habitats of animals Simple Sentences. Numbers 10, 13, 43

around us and their peaceful co – Class 7 existence. <u>Use of articles</u> - Use of Articles

in Simple Paragraph.

TENSES

Class 4 – Introduction of Class 6: Worksheet

Numbers 33, 34

Class 5 – Use of Present Tense Class 7: Worksheet

Class 6 - Use of Present Tense Numbers 1, 2, 3

Class 7

Use of Present Indefinite and

Present Continuous Tense in

Paragraph

(To bridge the learning gap, start

the process of writing from

controlled guided and then move Paragraph Writing

Class 5: Worksheet

Number 113

Class 6: Worksheet

Number 11

lines only.

Class 5 – Paragraph writing in Class 7: Worksheet

Numbers 15, 18, 22,

27, 31

Class 6 - Paragraph writing

with Inputs.

Class 7

  1. Free writing about birds and animals around us without paying any attention to

spelling and grammar.

Writing (Eg- 2. Paragraph and animals "on Birds

around us".

"Value of Trees")

THREE

LESSON 1 Leo Tolstoy is 1. Enrich Vocabulary Class 5 – Introduction of 'Wh' 1. Speaks and writes QUESTIONS

expressing the through Crossword family words. four to five simple Class 7: Worksheet

THREE theme of wisdom, puzzles and word sentences about friends Numbers 6, 7, 9, 11

QUESTIONS Knowledge, chains. Class 7 and family in a guided

Awareness, Framing of 'Wh' questions. format. 'WH' FAMILY

Kindness, 2. Dramatization or Different type of sentences Class 5: Worksheet

Forgiveness and Role Play on the 3. Framing assertive 2. Writes Number 35

Acceptance. Chapter 'Three sentences, questions, words/sentences as

Questions'. commands and Instructions. dictated by the Class 7: Worksheet

teachers.

Numbers 34, 36

  1. Using the same 3. Uses newly learnt

word as a different Topics from Previous Class vocabulary while

part of speech. Class 4 – Introduction of speaking and writing. Opposite Words

Eg.- Judge—Judgement Opposite Words. Class 5: Worksheet

Wise – Wisdom Class 5- Enrich the Number 57

etc. Vocabulary of Opposite

Words.

"Forgiving our Class 6 – Fill ups related to enemies is better opposite words. than punishing them" Class 7

Let the discussion on Framing of Simple Sentences the above topic to based on Opposite Words enable interaction among students. Topics from Previous Class

  1. Let the students Class 4 – Introduction of Past Tense

share their experiences Tenses :Types of Tenses Class 6: Worksheet

of helping others with Class 5 – Use of Past Tense in Numbers 35, 36

their class. Simple Sentences. Class 6 - Use of Past Tense in

Sentences.

Class 7

  1. Use of Simple past and past perfect tense in a

Paragraph.

2. Gap filling exercises. Topics from Previous Class VERB

Class 5: Worksheet

Numbers 98, 104

Class 6: Worksheet

Numbers 26, 27

  1. Introduction of Three Forms Class 7: Worksheet Numbers 3, 4,5, 8

Auxiliary Verbs.

  1. Usage of three forms of Verbs

in a sentence.

Class 7

Frequently asked questions

What are the main components of the CBSE Class 7 English syllabus for 2026-27?

The syllabus includes the Honeycomb textbook with prose and poetry, grammar topics like punctuation, articles, and tenses, and writing skills development through paragraph writing and creative exercises.

Which lessons are covered in the CBSE Class 7 English syllabus?

The syllabus covers lessons such as 'The Squirrel' (Poem) and 'Three Questions' (Lesson) from the Honeycomb textbook.

What grammar topics are included in the Class 7 English syllabus?

Key grammar topics include Punctuation Marks, Articles & Determiners, and Tenses, with a focus on Present Indefinite and Present Continuous Tenses for paragraph writing.

How are writing skills developed in this syllabus?

Writing skills are developed through activities like free writing about animals and birds, guided paragraph writing on familiar topics, and editing exercises.

What vocabulary enrichment activities are part of the syllabus?

Vocabulary is enriched through crossword puzzles, word chains, learning opposite words, and framing sentences using new vocabulary.

Does the syllabus cover past tenses?

Yes, the syllabus includes the use of Simple Past and Past Perfect Tense in paragraphs and gap-filling exercises.

CBSE Class 7 English syllabus 2026-27. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.