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CBSE Class 5 English Syllabus 2025-26

 

The CBSE Class 5 English Syllabus 2025-26 is based on the new textbook Mridang, published by NCERT as part of National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2023 for National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The syllabus presents an interesting and interactive way to learn English with varied and rich learning resources, which will include meaningful stories, thoughtful poems and informative texts focussing on the development of relevant language skills-listening, speaking, reading and writing with learning opportunities from relatable books and pictures, real-life instances and classroom situations, interactive experiences, and fun activities. The CBSE Class 5 English Syllabus is to assist in developing students' love for language learning, providing a strong platform for confident communication and subsequent academic development.

Chapters and Topics Covered in CBSE Class 5 English Syllabus

 

Unit 1:My Land

Lesson No.

Chapter Title

Type

1

Together We Can

Story

2

The Tinkling Bells

Poem

3

Be Smart, Be Safe

Informative

Unit 2: My Beautiful World

Lesson No.

Chapter Title

Type

4

One Thing at a Time

Poem

5

The Old Stag

Story

6

Braille

Informative Text

Unit 3: My Beautiful World

Lesson No.

Chapter Title

Type

7

Fit Body, Fit Mind, Fit Nation

Descriptive Text

8

The Lagori Champions

Story

9

Hekko

Story

Unit 4: Up High

Lesson No.

Chapter Title

Type

10

The Swing

Poem

11

A Journey to the Magical Mountains

Descriptive / Story

12

Maheshwar

Informative / Heritage Story

 

Learning Outcomes and Objectives - CBSE Class 5 English Syllabus

 

  • Read and read the English texts including stories, poems and informative paths with understanding.

  • Listen carefully to interactions, instructions and audio-based learning content and respond properly.

  • Using the right vocabulary and sentence structure, express ideas clearly through speech.

  • Read poems with proper rhythm, pronunciation and expression.

  • Write short paragraphs, letters and details using the appropriate grammar and punctuation.

  • Use accurately growing English terminology in speaking and writing works.

  • Explain and talk about pictures, story and characters with imagination and clarity.

  • The group discusses confidence in discussion, storytelling, role and class conversations.

  • Promote a love to read through storybooks, poems and real life texts such as notice or poster.

  • Creative writing and language are engaged in sports that create communication skills and imagination.

Disclaimer: The CBSE class 5 English syllabus and academic information provided here are taken from official CBSE and NCERT sources. For any updates or confusion, please refer to the official CBSE or NCERT websites.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

The course focuses on listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in a fun and interactive way.

It is based on the new NCERT English textbook Mridang, developed under the National Course Framework (NCF) 2023 and has been aligned with NEP 2020.

There are 4 units, and each unit includes 3 attractive chapters such as poems, stories, value-based and informative texts.

Poems like swing and one thing at one time help to improve rhythm, pronunciation and emotional expression.