Updated 6 August 2026·11 chapters

ICSE Class 1 English Literature-Book — Syllabus 2026-27

ICSE Class 1 English Literature-Book syllabus for 2026-27: all 11 chapters, with the topics in each. Follows the ICSE / ISC syllabus.

About this syllabus

The ICSE Class 1 English Literature-Book course for 2026-27 has 11 chapters. Chapters with a topic breakdown link to their own syllabus page.

ICSE Class 1 English Literature-Book — Chapter List

#	Chapter	Topics
1	Our Favourite Place	Story Summary and Key Ideas · Grammar: Common Nouns and Plural Forms · Family Words and Vocabulary
2	Grandma's Vegetable Garden	Story Summary and Key Events · New Words and Vocabulary · Grammar: Proper Nouns
3	Daisy, the Cow	Story Summary and Key Events · Grammar: Pronouns (He, She, It, They) · Vocabulary and Animal Sounds
4	The Naughty Kite	Summary of the Story · Action Words (Verbs) · Pronouns: I, You, We
5	Going to the Pond	Story Summary and Key Events · Grammar: This, That, These, Those · Punctuation and Sentence Writing
6	The King's Drum	Story Summary and Key Events · Grammar: Doing Words (Verbs) · Moral and Life Skills
7	The Little Sofa	Story Summary and Key Events · Grammar and Language Concepts · Moral and Life Skills
8	Sam and Mama Heron	Story Summary and Key Events · Grammar Concepts
9	Cleaning the Playground	Story Summary and Key Events · Grammar: Prepositions of Place · Values and Life Skills
10	Jijo and Elly	Story Summary and Key Events · New Words and Vocabulary · Grammar: Present Progressive Tense
11	Sera Learns to Fly	Story Summary and Key Events · Grammar: Simple Past Tense · Values and Life Lessons

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 ICSE Class 1 English Literature-Book Syllabus?

This page has syllabus for 11 chapters of ICSE Class 1 English Literature-Book for the 2026-27 session. Each chapter links to its own page with the full set.

How should I prepare for ICSE Class 1 English Literature-Book 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 ICSE Class 1 English Literature-Book syllabus changed for 2026-27?

This page lists the chapters in the current ICSE Class 1 English Literature-Book course. Boards revise syllabi from time to time, so check the board's official website for the latest notified syllabus.

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