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The Mark of a Champion — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 4 · English Literature- Book 'Gulmohar'

What The Mark of a Champion covers in ICSE Class 4 English Literature- Book 'Gulmohar': 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

42 questions30 flashcards4 concepts

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 4 English Literature- Book 'Gulmohar' · 2026-27

Topics in The Mark of a Champion

1

Summary and Key Events

  • Susmita is an outstanding archer from Jharkhand.
  • She injures her right arm while standing up for her friend against a bully.
  • Despite the injury, she decides to compete in the championship.
2

Literary Devices and Themes

  • The story uses direct speech to show Susmita’s thoughts and feelings.
  • The phrase 'If I can believe it, the mind can achieve it!' is a motivational quote.
  • Main theme: True success comes from perseverance and self-belief.
3

Grammar: Modal Auxiliaries

  • Modal auxiliaries are helping verbs like must, mustn’t, should, shouldn’t.
  • Must / mustn’t shows strong necessity or prohibition.
  • Should / shouldn’t gives advice or suggestion.
4

Vocabulary and Comprehension

  • Learn the meanings of archery terms like 'quiver', 'target face', 'stance', 'bullseye'.
  • Understand how words like 'stunned', 'disappointment', and 'reverberated' describe feelings and actions.
  • Use context clues to guess the meaning of difficult words.

Key Concepts

Central concept: The True Mark of a Champion

Perseverance and DeterminationArchery BasicsStanding Up for OthersEmotions in SportsOpportunity and RecognitionModal AuxiliariesSports Vocabulary

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What are the important topics in The Mark of a Champion for ICSE Class 4 English Literature- Book 'Gulmohar'?
Key topics in The Mark of a Champion include Summary and Key Events, Literary Devices and Themes, Grammar: Modal Auxiliaries, Vocabulary and Comprehension. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 4 exams.
How should I revise The Mark of a Champion for Class 4 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 42 practice questions on The Mark of a Champion. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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