Updated 6 August 2026·16 chapters

CBSE Class 6 English — Syllabus 2026-27

CBSE Class 6 English syllabus for 2026-27: all 16 chapters, with the topics in each. Starts with A Bottle of Dew, The Unlikely Best Friends and Neem Baba.

About this syllabus

The CBSE Class 6 English course for 2026-27 has 16 chapters. Chapters with a topic breakdown link to their own syllabus page.

CBSE Class 6 English — Chapter List

#	Chapter	Topics
1	A Bottle of Dew	Story Overview · Characters and Their Roles · Theme and Moral
2	The Unlikely Best Friends	Story Summary · Character Sketches · Theme and Message
3	Neem Baba	Origin, Spread, and Names of Neem · Medicinal Uses of Neem · Neem in Farming and Crop Protection
4	Change of Heart	Main Story: Prabhat and Surya · Character Study · Meaning and Message of the Chapter
5	Hamara Bharat—Incredible India	Bharat and Its Diversity · Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat Programme · Aipan from Uttarakhand
6	The Raven and the Fox	Main Characters and Their Roles · Poem Summary in Order · Important Lines and Their Meaning
7	A Friend's Prayer	Poem Overview · Important Lines and Meanings · Theme and Message
8	What a Bird Thought	Main Idea of the Poem · The Four Stages of the Bird’s World · Important Lines and Their Meaning
9	The Winner	The Poem 'The Winner' · Riddles About Sports and Activities · Speaking, Writing, and Discussion Activities
10	The Kites	Chapter Overview · Stanza-wise Meaning · Important Poetic Devices
11	Rama to the Rescue	Main Ideas of the Chapter · Characters and Story Details · Vocabulary and Word Meanings
12	The Chair	Main Idea of the Story · Characters and Their Roles · Plot in Short Steps
13	Spices that Heal Us	What is a spice? · Daadi and the passing on of home remedies · Spices and their uses
14	Yoga - A way of Life	Meaning and Origin of Yoga · Benefits of Yoga · Yoga as a Mindful Practice
15	Ila Sachani : Embroidering Dreams with her Feet	Main Idea and Message · About Ila Sachani · How Ila Learned Embroidery
16	National War Memorial	Main Facts to Remember · Meaning of the Poem · Key Words and Their Use

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Practise past papers — they show you the pattern questions follow.
Time your practice — attempt some papers under exam conditions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find CBSE Class 6 English Syllabus?

This page has syllabus for 16 chapters of CBSE Class 6 English for the 2026-27 session. Each chapter links to its own page with the full set.

How should I prepare for CBSE Class 6 English exams?

Go through the syllabus first, then work chapter by chapter: learn the ideas, practise questions, and revise with notes and flashcards. Leave time at the end to revise every chapter once more under timed conditions.

Has the CBSE Class 6 English syllabus changed for 2026-27?

This page lists the chapters in the current CBSE Class 6 English course. Boards revise syllabi from time to time, so check the board's official website for the latest notified syllabus.

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