Unit 1 — Learning Together
3 itemsStories and poems about learning, perseverance, and curiosity — comprehension questions focus on character mindset, the lesson drawn, and vocabulary in context.
- The Day the River Spoke
- Try Again
- Three Days to See
NCERT reference · Class 7
NCERT Class 7 English Syllabus Reference
Honeycomb, An Alien Hand, and three new grammar structures — Class 7 is where active/passive voice and reported speech are introduced. Master these before the exam and the grammar section becomes predictable.
15
chapters across 5 units
5
thematic units
80
marks in exam
Skill map
Honeycomb (10 chapters)
Main reader — comprehension, inference, vocabulary.
An Alien Hand (10 stories)
Supplementary reader for character and moral questions.
Grammar + Writing
Active/passive, reported speech, modals, letter writing.
Syllabus by strand
Reading, supplementary, grammar
Unit 2 — Wit and Humour
3 itemsHumorous prose and poetry — questions ask students to identify what makes a situation funny, explain character reactions, and respond to tone-based comprehension questions.
- Animals, Birds and Dr. Dolittle
- A Funny Man
- Say the Right Thing
Unit 3 — Dreams and Discoveries
3 itemsStories about imagination, invention, and exploration — value-based questions on creativity and determination; poetry analysis on imagery and mood.
- My Brother's Great Invention
- Paper Boats
- North, South, East, West
Unit 4 — Travel and Adventure
3 itemsAdventure narratives and descriptive writing — questions on setting, suspense, and what drives characters to take risks. Used for descriptive paragraph writing prompts.
- The Tunnel
- Travel
- Conquering the Summit
Unit 5 — Bravehearts
3 itemsPatriotism, courage, and historical figures — questions on factual recall about Rani Abbakka, and value-based questions on sacrifice and duty. Used for essay writing on national themes.
- A Homage to Our Brave Soldiers
- My Dear Soldiers
- Rani Abbakka
Practice bridge
Turn syllabus review into active practice
Step 1
Generate 10 comprehension questions on Poorvi Class 7 prose — include inference, character motivation, and vocabulary questions.
Step 2
Ask for grammar MCQs on active/passive voice, reported speech, and modal auxiliaries.
Step 3
Create a writing drill: one formal letter, one informal letter, and one notice on a Class 7 topic.
Official resources