English Chapter Summaries Class 5 to 12

Introduction

English is a part of the CBSE syllabus right from class 1. The English subject holds much importance in every class, be it class 5, 6, 10 or 12. Nowadays, it has become necessary to write and speak good English and one should have a good command of the language. That’s why it is important for students to learn the subject with great dedication and interest.

English holds the same marks as other subjects, so it becomes important for students to revise and learn it carefully. Many students face difficulty in literature as they don’t understand what the author is trying to say or convey through the chapters and poems. But no need to worry anymore. Here, you can find chapter summaries of all classes starting from the 5th onwards.

It is advised to the students that they start reading the chapters and poems from an early age so they will not face any problems in higher classes.

Here is a list of books and chapters and poems that are included in the book.

Class 5

Book Name: Marigold

Chapters:

• Wonderful Waste

The story unfolds the confusion of the cook at the palace and his creation of the famous dish called Avial.

• Flying Together

This story is about a flock of geese who ignore the advice given by a wise goose and end up trapped. In the end, they manage to escape the trap.

• Robinson Crusoe

This story is about a shipwrecked man named Robinson Crusoe.

• My Elder Brother

This story revolves around two brothers and their relationship.

• Rip van Winkle

This story is about a farmer and how his entire life changed after meeting three dwarf men.

• Talkative Barber

This is a humorous story with a funny account of Sultan and a talkative barber.

• Gulliver’s Travels

This story is about the second voyage of Gulliver to the land of Brobdingnag, where giant people live.

• The Little Bully

This is an excellent lesson about the consequences of bullying.

• Around the World

This story is about the journey of Mr. Froggs and Passepartout around the world and their different experiences.

• Who will be Nighthou

This story is about a king who chooses a rightful successor among his kids.

Class 6

Book name – Honeysuckle

Chapters-

• Who Did Patrick’s Homework

This story is about a boy named Patrick, who doesn’t like doing his homework.

• How the Dog Found Himself a New Master

This story revolves around a dog who is searching for a new master.

• Taro’s Reward

This story is about a caring and hardworking son who is a woodcutter.

• An Indian American Woman in Space

This chapter is dedicated to the famous astronaut Kalpana Chawla.

• A Different Kinds of School

This story is about a school that is different from other schools.

• Who I am

This chapter teaches how everyone is different from each other.

• Fair Play

This story is about two best friends, Jumman Shaikh and Aglu Chaudhary.

• A Game of Chance

This story is about a man who is playing a game in a village.

• Desert Animals

This story is about different desert animals around the World.

• The Banyan Tree

This chapter is divided into two parts.

Book name – A Pact With the Sun

Chapters –

• A Tale of Two Birds

This story is about a bird family.

• The Friendly Mongoose

This story revolves around a farmer’s family.

• The Shepherd’s Treasure

This story is about a wise and poor shepherd who lived in a village.

• The Old-Clock Shop

This chapter revolves around a boy who is the owner of a clock shop.

• Tansen

This story is about India’s most incredible musician, Tansen.

• The Monkey and Crocodile

This is a touching story about two animals, the monkey, and the crocodile, who become friends.

• The Wonder called Sleep

This chapter is all about sleep.

• A Pact with the Sun

This story is about a girl and her mother who is suffering from illness.

• What happened to the Reptiles

This story is about a man who runs away from his village.

• A strange Wrestling match

This story revolves around a famous wrestler, Vijay Singh.

Class 7

Book name – Honeycomb

Chapters –

• Three Questions

This chapter is about a king who finds answers to become a ruler.

• A Gift of Chappals

This chapter revolves around the simplicity and innocence of a child’s mind.

• Gopal and the Hilsa Fish

This is a hilarious story of a king and a man named Gopal.

• The Ashes that Made Trees Bloom

This story is about how human nature can be cruel sometimes.

• Quality

This story is about an artist’s commitment.

• Expert Detectives

This story revolves around two siblings.

• The Invention of Vita

This story is about a man and his chocolate factory.

• Fire Friend and Foe

This chapter teaches students about how fire can be both dangerous and useful to us.

• A Bicycle in Good Repair

This story is about how bicycles can lead to problems. It is a humorous story.

• The Story of Cricket

This chapter is all about cricket.

Book name – An Alien Hand

Chapters –

• The Tiny Teacher

This story is about ants and their discipline life.

• Bringing Up Kari

This story is about an elephant and its keeper.

• The Desert

This story revolves around the life of a desert.

• The Cop and the Anthem

This story revolves around the life of Soapy.

• Golu grows a Nose

This story is about a baby elephant named Golu.

• I want something in a Cage

This story revolves around a pet owner and a customer.

• Chandni

This chapter is about Abbu Khan, who has a pet goat.

• The Baby Bear

This story is about a friendly bear and a lady who keep a bear in a chain.

• A Tiger in the House

This chapter is about a tiger cub named Timothy.

• An Alien Hand

This chapter is about a boy and his experience with a spacecraft.

Class 8

Book name – Honeydew Poem

Poems –

Poem 1: The Ant and the Cricket

The book’s first poem is about an ant who works hard all day in the summer season and stores ample food for the winter season. On the other hand, a cricket simply enjoys the seasons by singing instead of storing food for winter.

Poem 2: Geography Lessons

The second poem of the book, Honeydew, tells us the importance of water for different purposes. The poet of this poem is Zulfikar Ghose, who was born in India but settled in Pakistan after the partition. Living in the USA now, he finds the cities are not well-planned when he sees them from above in a jet. The poet also talks about the importance of water.

Poem 3: Macavity – The Mystery Cat

The third poem of the book revolves around the mysterious abilities of a cat named Macavity. He is very secretive and escapes from the crime scene every time.

Poem 4: The Last Bargain

The fourth poem is about a man searching for a job. But during this search, he comes to learn some important lessons. The poem tries to teach us that we do not need money, beauty, or power for everlasting happiness. Innocence and freedom are enough to make a person satisfied and happy.

Poem 5: The Schoolboy

The fifth poem of the book is about a schoolboy who is not happy as he doesn’t like to go to school daily and is not interested in studying. He thinks that he is trapped like a bird and his childhood is crumpled. The boy further advises parents not to steal their kid’s freedom and happiness.

Poem 6: This is Jody’s Fawn

The sixth poem of Honeydew is a very touching poem about a child named Jody. When a snake bites his father, he kills a doe in order to save his father’s life. But now, he is concerned about the fawn who is left behind. His parents search for the fawn in the forest and bring it home. Jody is thrilled that the fawn is safe.

Poem 7: When I Set Out for Lyonnesse

The seventh poem of the book is about poet Thomas Hardy’s visit to the parish church as an architect. He went there to supervise the restoration of the church. When he returned, people noticed two things about the poet: a new glow in his eyes and a piece of paper in his pocket.

Poem 8: On the Grasshopper and the Cricket

The eighth poem of the book is about a grasshopper and a cricket. Both are used to symbolize the summer and winter seasons. This beautiful poem talks about how the poetry of the song continues from the summer to the winter season.

Book name – Honeydew

Chapters –

• The Best Christmas Present in the World

This story is about a lady and her Christmas present.

• The Tsunami

This story is all about Tsunami and the huge destruction caused by it.

• Glimpses of the Past

This chapter talks about history with many pictures.

• Bepin Choudhary’s Lapse of Memory

This story revolves around Bepin Choudhary and finding many truths.

• The Summit within

This whole story is about Mr. H.P.S. Ahluwalia, who climbed Mount Everest.

• This is Jody’s Fawn

This story is about a child and his obsession with a fawn.

• A Visit to Cambridge

This story is about two great people people who are differently-abled and spend their life in a wheelchair.

• A Short Monsoon Diary

This story is a collection of extracts of a nature lover boy.

• The Great stone face – I

This story is about a little boy who spots different faces from a hilltop.

• The Great stone face – II

This story tells the ending of the 9th chapter.

Book name – It So Happened

Chapters –

• How the Camel got his Hump

This story is about a camel and how it got the hump.

• Children at Work

This story is about a child who ran away from home.

• The Selfish Giant

This story is about a giant and his pride in his beautiful garden.

• The Treasure Within

This whole story is based on an interview between an editor and an architect.

• Princess September

This story is about the youngest daughter of the king and queen of siam.

• The Fight

This story is about a fight between Ranji and Suraj.

• The Open Window

This story is about a conversation between Mr. Framton Nuttel and Vera.

• Jalebi

This story is about a boy who spends his school fees on purchasing jalebis.

• The Comet – I

This story is about Manoj Dutta and his discovery of a comet.

• The Comet – II

This is a secret project to prevent the comet from hitting the Earth.

Class 9

Book name – Beehive

Chapters –

• The fun they had

This chapter is about computers and their significant role in the present world.

• The Sound of Music

This chapter revolves around the lives of two musicians.

• The Little Girl

This beautiful story is about a little girl named Kezia.

• A Truly Beautiful Mind

This story revolves around a great scientist named Albert Einstein.

• The Snake and the Mirror

This story is about a doctor and his encounter with a snake.

• My Childhood

This story is about Dr. A.P.J Abdul kalam and his childhood days.

• Packing

This story is about three friends packing their luggage.

• Reach for the Top

This story is about two women Santosh Yadav and Maria Sharapova.

• The Bond of Love

This story is about a baby bear.

• Kathmandu

This chapter is all about Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal.

• If I were you

This story is about a dramatist who is on his way to leave home.

Class 10

Book name – First Flight

Chapters –

• A Letter to God

This story is about a farmer who writes a letter to God.

• Nelson Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom

This chapter is the autobiography of Nelson Mandela.

• Two Stories about Flying

This chapter is divided into two parts. First is his first flight and the second is a black airplane.

• From the Diary of Anne Frank

This story is an excerpt from the diary of Anne Frank.

• The Hundred Dresses – I

This story is about a girl who has to face discrimination.

• The Hundred Dresses – II

This chapter is a continuation of the 5th chapter.

• Glimpses of India

This chapter is divided into three parts. First is a baker from goa second is Coorg and the third is tea from Assam.

• Mijbil the Otter

This story is about prose about pets.

• Madam Rides the Bus

This story is about an eight-year-old girl and her experience in the city.

• The Sermon at Benaras

This story depicts the life of Gautam Buddha.

• The Proposal

This story presents the view of marriage.

Book name – Footprints Without Feet

Chapters –

• A Triumph of Surgery

This story is about a dog how he fell ill and recovered with help of a doctor.

• The Thief’s Story

This story is about a thief who becomes friends with a man.

• The Midnight Visitor

This story is about an agent trying to acquire information.

• A Question of Trust

This story is about two thieves and how they got tangled with each other.

• Footprints without Feet

This story is about a man who discovers invisibility.

• The Making of a Scientist

This story is about the question of whether academic knowledge is enough or not.

• The Necklace

This chapter is about a girl and her thirst for materialistic things.

• The Hack Driver

This story is about a young lawyer who set out in search of a man.

• Bholi

This story is about a simple girl named Bholi.

• The Book that Saved the Earth

This chapter is set in the future.

Book name – Literature

Chapters –

• Two Gentlemen of Verona

This story is about two teenage boys.

• Mrs. Packletide’s Tiger

This story is about a lady who wants to be better than her neighbor.

• The Letter

This story is about human emotions.

• A Shady Plot

This story is about how supernatural, ghostly elements can backfire.

• Patol Babu, Film Star

This story is about a man who is passionate about acting.

• Virtually True

This chapter is all about computers, videos games, and different techniques.

Class 11

Book name – Hornbill

Chapters –

• The Portrait of a Lady

This story revolves around the author and his grandmother.

• We’re not afraid to die..if we can all be Together

This story talks about different struggles that a group of people faces.

• Discovering tut: The Saga Continues

This chapter tells the mysterious incidents behind the death of King Tut.

• The landscape of the Soul

This chapter talks about Chinese art and European art.

• The Ailing Planet: The Green Movement’s Role

This chapter is about the condition of the earth and the problems arising from it.

• The Browning Version

This chapter tells the challenges faced by a fifth-class student.

• The Adventure

This chapter is about transitioning experiences between two young people.

• Silk Road

This story revolves around the journey of the author to Mount Kailash.

Book name – Snapshots

Chapters –

• The Summer of the Beautiful White Horse

This story is about two young boys and a Horse.

• The Address

This chapter is about the destruction of war.

• Ranga’s Marriage

This chapter is about the marriage of Ranga.

• Albert Einstein at School

This story tells the struggles of Albert Einstein during his school days.

• Mother’s Day

This story is about the importance of a mother in every household.

• The Ghat of the Only World

This story is about friendship.

• Birth

This chapter is about a doctor who deals with a difficult case while his mental state is not good.

• The Tale of Melon City

This story is about how the continuation of age-old beliefs leads to good people being punished.

Class 12

Book name – Flamingo

Chapters –

• The Last Lesson

This story depicts how people feel when they are not able to communicate in their own tongue.

• Lost Spring

This story speaks out against child labor.

• Deep Water

The author describes how he overcame his phobia of water.

• The Rattrap

This story is of a peddler who has a negative view of the world.

• Indigo

Indigo chapter is about Mahatma Gandhi’s struggle for the disadvantaged peasants of Champaran.

• Poets and Pancakes

This chapter deals with the film industry.

• The Interview

This chapter tells the functions, procedures, and benefits of conducting an interview.

• Going Places

This chapter is all about teenage years.

Book name – Vistas

Chapters –

• The Third Level

This chapter is about the subway at New York’s Grand Central Station.

• The Tiger King

This chapter is about the time when kings ruled.

• Journey to the end of the Earth

This chapter is about the journey of the author to Antarctica aboard a Russian vessel.

• The Enemy

This story is about a Japanese surgeon and his chance meeting with an American prisoner.

• Should Wizard hit Mommy

This story is about bonding between parents and children.

• On the Face of it

This story is about the friendship between a small child named Derry and an elderly man named Mr. Lamb.

• Evans Tries an O-level

This chapter is about a man Evan.

• Memories of Childhood

This chapter is divided into two sections and each contains two different autobiographical incidents.