Updated 6 August 2026·11 chapters

ICSE Class 5 English Literature — Syllabus 2026-27

ICSE Class 5 English Literature syllabus for 2026-27: all 11 chapters, with the topics in each. Follows the ICSE / ISC syllabus.

About this syllabus

The ICSE Class 5 English Literature course for 2026-27 has 11 chapters. Chapters with a topic breakdown link to their own syllabus page.

ICSE Class 5 English Literature — Chapter List

#	Chapter	Topics
1	Going to a Hockey Game	Summary and Key Events · Characters and Their Traits · Themes and Moral Values
2	The Invention of Shoes	Summary of the Story · Themes and Moral of the Story · Characters and Their Roles
3	Miss Pickerell in Space	Summary and Plot Overview · Characters and Their Roles · Themes and Literary Devices
4	The Thief is Caught !	Characters and Setting · Plot Summary and Key Events · Themes and Moral Values
5	A Rupee Goes a Long Way	Summary of the Story · Themes and Moral · Characters and Their Actions
6	Sam and the Secret Call	Summary and Key Events · Characters and Their Roles · Themes and Messages
7	The Newspaper Boy	Summary and Key Events · Themes and Moral Lessons · Characters and Their Roles
8	One Friday Morning	Summary of the Story · Themes and Messages · Characters and Their Roles
9	An Equal Share	Main Theme and Message · Characters and Their Roles · Important Events and Lessons
10	Maui's Kite	Summary and Key Events · Themes and Moral Lessons · Characters and Their Roles
11	The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde	Characters and Their Roles · Plot Summary and Key Events · Themes and Moral 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 5 English Literature Syllabus?

This page has syllabus for 11 chapters of ICSE Class 5 English Literature for the 2026-27 session. Each chapter links to its own page with the full set.

How should I prepare for ICSE Class 5 English Literature 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 5 English Literature syllabus changed for 2026-27?

This page lists the chapters in the current ICSE Class 5 English Literature course. Boards revise syllabi from time to time, so check the board's official website for the latest notified syllabus.

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