CBSE 12th Class English Core Syllabus
Course Structure
| Section |
Topics |
Marks |
| A |
Reading Comprehension |
30 |
| B |
Writing Skills |
30 |
| C |
Literary & Long Reading Texts |
40 |
|
i) Flamingo |
|
|
ii) Supplementary Reader-Vistas |
|
| Total |
100 |
Course Syllabus
Section A: Reading Comprehension
Two unseen passages with a variety of very short answer / short answer or MCQ type questions to test comprehension, interpretation and inference. Vocabulary such as word formation and inference of meaning will also be tested
The total length of the two passages will be between 1100 and 1200 words. The passage will include two of the following −
Factual passages, e.g., instructions, descriptions, reports.
Descriptive passages involving opinion, e.g., argumentative, persuasive or interpretative text.
Literary passages, e.g., extract from fiction, drama, poetry, essay or biography. A poem could be of 28-35 lines.
The passages can be literary, factual or discursive to test comprehensions. The length of one passage should be between 600-700 words
A third passage of 400-500 words for note-making and abstraction
Section B: Writing Skills
Short Answer Questions, e.g., advertisement and notices, designing or drafting posters, writing formal and informal invitations and replies
Long Answer Questions − Letters based on verbal / visual input
Letter types include −
Business or official letters (for making enquiries, registering complaints, asking for and giving information, placing orders and sending replies)
Letters to the editor (giving suggestions or opinion on issues of public interest
Application for a job
Very Long Answer Questions − Two compositions based on visual and/or verbal Input may be descriptive or argumentative in nature such as an article, a debate or a speech
Section C: Literature and Long Reading Text
Flamingo and Vistas
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