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The Rainbow — Syllabus

CBSE · Class 5 · English

What The Rainbow covers in CBSE Class 5 English: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the CBSE Class 5 English syllabus.

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 5 English · 2026-27

Topics in The Rainbow

1

Poem Meaning and Main Idea

  • The poem is written by Christina Rossetti.
  • The first stanza compares boats, ships, and clouds.
  • Boats sail on rivers.
2

Important Language and Word Meaning

  • The poem uses comparison to show beauty.
  • Clouds are described as prettier than boats and ships.
  • The rainbow is described as prettier than river bridges.
3

Rainbow Colours and VIBGYOR

  • VIBGYOR is an easy way to remember the seven colours of the rainbow in order.
  • The order is Violet, Indigo, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange, Red.
  • Sunlight splits into seven colours when passing through rain droplets.
4

Isaac Newton and White Light

  • Isaac Newton showed that white light is made of many colours.
  • He used a spinning disc painted with the seven colours of the rainbow.
  • When the disc spins very fast, the eyes see white instead of the separate colours.

Key Concepts

Central concept: The poem The Rainbow by Christina Rossetti compares natural and man-made things and celebrates the beauty of the rainbow and the colours of sunlight.

Christina RossettiStanza oneStanza twoBowVIBGYORRainbow formationIsaac NewtonWord study

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in The Rainbow for CBSE Class 5 English?
Key topics in The Rainbow include Poem Meaning and Main Idea, Important Language and Word Meaning, Rainbow Colours and VIBGYOR, Isaac Newton and White Light. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 5 exams.
How should I revise The Rainbow for Class 5 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 42 practice questions on The Rainbow. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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