English Literature

Written by Benjamin Peck Keith, the poem “The Wreck of Titanic” talks about the bravery of the captain and the crew of the ill-fated ship. Q. “Hard a starboard-full speed astern.” What was the intention behind the order? or What was First Officer Murdock’s immediate reaction just after he had seen the huge mountain of […]

Class 11 English Project: Explore unconventional topics an ideas for your Class XI English Project. Also, ace your English project with these useful tips and tricks. Write an Autobiography Topic: Autobiography (Autobiography of a Tree, Autobiography of a Pen. Autobiography of a Rupee Coin). Structure: Introduction, What is a Autobiography, Aim of the project, Learning […]

“The Patriot” is a poem written by English poet Robert Browning, and it tells the tragic tale of a man who was once regarded as a hero and a patriot, but then fell from grace and became despised to the point where he was put to death. This poem is a dramatic monologue in which […]

Ruskin Bond is a renowned Indian author of British descent known for his captivating stories set in the backdrop of the Indian Himalayas. Ruskin Bond was born on May 19, 1934, in Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh, India, and spent his childhood in various hill stations in India, as his father served in the Royal Air Force. […]

‘Henry (the Chameleon) is a short story by Ruskin Bond, who happens to be an Indian author of British descent. This story is in the Class 4 syllabus for most schools. Henry: Summary In this story, Henry is the name of a chameleon. One day, the author’s grandfather saw some people near a garden gate, […]

“Why I don’t wear earrings” from I am Malala is a chapter for Class VI (Class 6) ICSE students in English Literature. In some other boards, the Malala chapter is also named “Why I Don’t Wear Earrings and Pashtuns Don’t Say Thank You” or “Leaving the valley”. About Malala Yousafzai Malala Yousafzai was born in […]

‘Cradle Song’ is a poem (lullaby) by Sarojini Naidu in which the poet tries to understand how a parent gets her child to sleep through a gentle, soothing song. Find the summary of the poem, worksheets, questions and answers. Cradle Song: Full Poem From groves of spice, O’er fields of rice, Athwart the lotus-stream, I […]

Dear Mrs. Naidu (ICSE Class 6 English Literature): Notes, worksheets, questions and answers. Overview of the Chapter Dear Mrs. Naidu is an extract from the novel of the same name by Mathangi Subramanian. Twelve-year old Sarojini writes a letter to the freedom fighter and poet, the late Mrs. Sarojini Naidu as part of a school […]

‘My Shadow’ from A child’s garden of verses by Robert Louis Stevenson. Theme of the Poem This poem basically tells how a child gets excited on seeing his own shadow. As a result, the child started observing the shadows more closely and notices how the shadows changes depending on the person and how the shadow […]

The CISCE board has introduced speaking and listening skills for ICSE/ISC Students, and while skills are assessed in the higher standards (Class X), many schools have started preparing their children for these skills from Class 6 onwards. TOPICS FOR SPEAKING SKILLS (VI) Topics for speaking skills for Class 6. Students should prepare the given topic […]

ICSE Class-5 English (Prose, Poems, Grammar): Revision notes, questions and answers ICSE Class-5 English Syllabus / Topics Prose: So you think you can divide, A Flash of Light, Robinson Crusoe, Becoming Great, Does he remember, The Minotaur, No further than Mandya. My Parents kept me from children who were rough, Karrate parrot, Ravi at the […]

Understanding Idioms, one of the comparatively more difficult topics in the English language. Idioms are a collection of words or phrases which have a figurative meaning that is generally well established and known. In the Hindi language, these are known as ‘Muhavare’. It means, the words that are used in the Idiom should not be […]

Elocution refers to the art of speaking in public. Here’s how to prepare for an Elocution Competition. Elocution Competition: Format You will be provided with various topics and depending on your age, you may be asked to prepare a speech for 2-5 minutes. There could be multiple rounds. You may have to go through an […]

The Mountain And The Squirrel is a poem written by Ralph Waldo Emerson; this poem is included in English Literature subject for ICSE Class 5 students. The Mountain And The Squirrel: Complete Poem The mountain and the squirrel Had a quarrel, And the former called the latter “Little prig.” Bun replied, “You are doubtless very […]

Art is for Everyone by Jerry Jindrich is a chapter in English Literature for ICSE Class 5 students. Jerry Jindrich is an author and illustrator. When he was a child, he loved to draw. Later Jerry worked as an artist and designer for more than 40 years. Today, he has a website Meddybemps.com, which is […]

Paper Boats is a poem written by Rabindranath Tagore included in the English Literature subject for ICSE Class V students. Kids love to play with paper boats. But can it carry the weight of flowers and travel safely to a faraway land? This is what this poem talks about. Paper Boats: Complete Poem Day by […]

Louder than a Clap of Thunder by Jack Prelutsky is a poem that is included in the English Literature syllabus for ICSE Class 5 students. The Poem Louder than a clap of thunder; louder than an eagle screams, louder than a dragon blunders, or a dozen football teams, louder than a four alarmer, or a […]

The Big Friendly Giant by Roald Dahl is a chapter in English Literature for Class V ICSE students. Find study notes, questions and answers. The Big Friendly Giant (or The BFG) is a story by Roald Dahl and one of his best-loved characters. Disney’s The BFG – Official Trailer Question and Answers Quick Answers: 1. […]

Peter and Wendy (by Sir James Matthew Barrie) is a chapter in class 5 English literature for ICSE students. Find notes, and question and answers. Question. The plot of a story is made up of a problem, important events and a solution. The plot is like a roller coaster ride. It goes up as the […]