India · CBSE Learning Outcomes
Class 2 English
This curriculum develops foundational literacy through immersive storytelling, phonetic awareness, and creative expression. Students engage with diverse texts to build vocabulary while mastering the conventions of standard English through communicative activities.
The World of Wonder and Whimsy
Students explore narrative structures through poems and short stories about nature and childhood experiences.
Identifying sound patterns and emotional tones in simple verses and nursery rhymes.
Analyzing how characters behave and express emotions in folk tales.
Using sensory details from the text to create mental and physical maps of story locations.
Building Blocks of Language
Focusing on the mechanics of grammar, sentence structure, and functional vocabulary.
Distinguishing between nouns and verbs to construct meaningful sentences.
Using adjectives to add detail and precision to spoken and written English.
Learning the role of capital letters, full stops, and question marks in clarity.
The Art of Storytelling
Developing oral and written narrative skills through sequencing and creative drafting.
Developing original characters with unique names, appearances, and traits.
Introducing simple speech marks and different ways characters talk.
Information and Inquiry
Engaging with non fiction texts to extract facts and understand the world.
Distinguishing between stories and real life information in books.
Understanding how text features support the main information in a text.
Using informational texts to answer 'why' and 'how' questions about animals and plants.
Voices and Views
Building confidence in speaking, listening, and participating in group discussions.
Developing the habit of listening to others and responding appropriately.
Speaking clearly and at an appropriate volume to share thoughts with a group.
Working in small groups to solve problems or share opinions on a text.
Writing for a Purpose
Exploring different formats of writing including letters, lists, and instructions.
Learning the format and tone of friendly letters and invitations.
Writing step by step guides for simple tasks like making a sandwich or playing a game.
Using words and images to convince others to take an action, such as recycling.