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The Kites — Syllabus

CBSE · Class 6 · English

What The Kites covers in CBSE Class 6 English: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the CBSE Class 6 English syllabus.

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 6 English · 2026-27

Topics in The Kites

1

Chapter Overview

  • The chapter title is The Kites.
  • The poem is written by Daphne Lister.
  • An illustration in the chapter is credited to Poorvi, a Grade 6 student.
2

Stanza-wise Meaning

  • The first stanza describes kites flying high in the air like coloured birds in a windy sky.
  • The second stanza shows the speaker wishing to be small and light as air so as to climb on a kite and sail upward.
  • The third stanza imagines drifting on the kite’s paper wings and hearing the songs of the wild wind.
3

Important Poetic Devices

  • The kites are compared to coloured birds.
  • The phrase wind-whipped sky creates a strong picture of a windy sky.
  • Paper wings is an imaginative phrase for the kite’s surface.
4

Message and Feeling

  • The poem shows the joy of watching kites in the sky.
  • It expresses the child’s strong wish for freedom and adventure.
  • It creates a happy and dreamy mood.

Key Concepts

Central concept: The poem The Kites by Daphne Lister

Kites in the skySpeaker's wishFlying highPeople belowThemeChapter activitiesIllustration and author

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in The Kites for CBSE Class 6 English?
Key topics in The Kites include Chapter Overview, Stanza-wise Meaning, Important Poetic Devices, Message and Feeling. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 6 exams.
How should I revise The Kites for Class 6 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 64 practice questions on The Kites. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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