Updated 6 August 2026·15 chapters

CBSE Class 7 English — Syllabus 2026-27

CBSE Class 7 English syllabus for 2026-27: all 15 chapters, with the topics in each. Follows the CBSE syllabus.

About this syllabus

The CBSE Class 7 English course for 2026-27 has 15 chapters. Chapters with a topic breakdown link to their own syllabus page.

CBSE Class 7 English — Chapter List

#	Chapter	Topics
1	The Day the River Spoke	Main Characters and Their Roles · Jahnavi’s Dream, Fear, and Curiosity · The River’s Role in the Story
2	Animals, Birds, and Dr. Dolittle	Main idea and setting · Doctor Dolittle and the change in his work · Polynesia and animal language
3	My Brother’s Great Invention	Main Characters · Plot in Order · Anand’s Character and Imagination
4	The Tunnel	Main Events of the Story · Characters and Their Roles · Setting, Mood, and Imagery
5	A Homage to Our Brave Soldiers	Main Idea of the Chapter · National War Memorial · Gallantry Awards and Bravehearts
6	Try Again	Main Idea and Message · Character Study · Important Events in Order
7	A Funny Man	Chapter Overview · Stanza-wise Key Points · Language and Poetic Devices
8	Paper Boats	Main Idea and Mood · Key Images and Their Meaning · Stanza-wise Summary
9	Travel	Chapter Overview · Pre-reading Activities · Poem Summary
10	My Dear Soldiers	Chapter Overview · Main Ideas and Themes · Poem Analysis and Meaning
11	Three Days to See	Main Idea and Theme · The Three Imagined Days · Language and Literary Devices
12	Say the Right Thing	Chapter Overview and Main Idea · Characters and Their Roles · Scene I: Mrs. Shaw’s Advice to Mary
13	North, South, East, West	Shaana’s Journey Across India · Important Places and What They Show · Travel, Transport, and Experiences
14	Conquering the Summit	Arunima Sinha: Main Life Events · Character and Theme Analysis · Important Quotes and Their Meaning
15	Rani Abbakka	Story of Rani Abbakka · Leadership and Resistance · Listening Section: Homage to Our Brave Soldiers

Preparation Strategy

Finish the textbook first — the prescribed textbook is the main source for school and board exams.
Keep a formula and definitions list — it makes last-week revision much faster.
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 7 English Syllabus?

This page has syllabus for 15 chapters of CBSE Class 7 English for the 2026-27 session. Each chapter links to its own page with the full set.

How should I prepare for CBSE Class 7 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 7 English syllabus changed for 2026-27?

This page lists the chapters in the current CBSE Class 7 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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