English Vocabulary & Simple Passages Syllabus

Granular syllabus for thematic vocabulary, simple sentences, and short English passages for Noorani Level 2.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this component, the student should be able to:

  • Use 20–30 high‑frequency words across themes (family, colors, animals, classroom, days).
  • Read and understand simple 2–4 sentence passages with familiar vocabulary.
  • Answer simple who/what/where questions about a short passage in English or Bangla.
  • Write 1–2 simple sentences using given words (e.g., I have a book. This is my pen.).

Syllabus Structure (Phases 1–4)

This syllabus builds on Level 1 English (A–Z and picture vocabulary). It can be spread across the Noorani Level 2 year with daily vocabulary and reading practice.

Phase 1: Thematic Vocabulary (20–30 Words)

Introducing and reinforcing words in clear themes using pictures and real objects.

  • My Family: father, mother, brother, sister, family.
  • Colors: red, blue, green, yellow, black, white.
  • Animals: cat, dog, cow, bird, fish.
  • Classroom: book, pen, bag, desk, teacher, student.
  • Days and numbers: Monday–Friday, one–ten (in words where appropriate).
  • Mastery: student can name and point to correct picture/object for each word; spell simple words from the list.

Phase 2: Simple Sentences (Speaking & Reading)

Using vocabulary in short sentences: This is…, I have…, I see…, My name is…

  • Model sentences on board; choral repetition, then individual.
  • Replace one word: "This is a book. This is a pen."
  • Match sentence to picture; read sentence and choose correct picture.
  • Mastery: student can read 3–4 simple sentences aloud and say one new sentence using the pattern.

Phase 3: Simple Passages (2–4 Sentences)

Short, graded passages with familiar words and repeated sentence patterns.

  • Use passages such as: "I am Rahim. I have a book. I have a pen. I go to school."
  • Read together first; then silent reading; then individual read‑aloud.
  • Focus on fluency: minimal word‑by‑word stumbling, natural phrasing where possible.
  • Mastery: student reads a new 2–4 sentence passage with fewer than 3 errors.

Phase 4: Comprehension & Short Writing

Answering questions about a passage and writing 1–2 sentences from given words.

  • After reading: "What is the boy's name?" "What does he have?" Answers can be one word or short phrase.
  • Give 3–4 words; student writes one sentence (e.g., book, have, I → I have a book).
  • Use simple Islamic/greeting contexts where possible (e.g., Assalamu alaikum, good morning).
  • Mastery: student answers 2/3 questions correctly and writes at least one correct sentence from given words.

Recommended Daily Time Allocation

For the English vocabulary & simple passages block (around 30–40 minutes) in Noorani Level 2:

  • 5–10 minutes: vocabulary drill (flashcards, picture–word match, or quick spelling).
  • 10–15 minutes: new words or new sentence pattern; choral and individual practice.
  • 10 minutes: simple passage reading (shared then individual) or comprehension Q&A.
  • 5 minutes: short writing (one sentence) or recap of the lesson.