COMPULSORY SUBJECT
ENGLISH (801)
Aims (English Language) • use the English language for the purpose of study
To develop the ability to: and social and cultural interaction.
• derive, infer and critically assess information • speak and write clearly and to the purpose, using
through listening. appropriate grammar, vocabulary and idiom.
Aims (Prescribed Texts)
• express oneself by speaking individually, or in a
discussion. • To enjoy and appreciate literature through a
critical study of selected literary works.
• read with comprehension, drawing information
directly or by inference from the text, through an • Through the study of literature:
understanding of grammar and structure, − approach an understanding of humanity.
vocabulary and idiom.
− develop an interest in the thought and culture
• employ a variety of skills in writing within a of the peoples of the world.
framework using argument or imagination or − develop the power of expression and a sense
summarizing. of aesthetic values.
CLASSES XI & XII
The subject English has two components, English Language and Literature in English. Each of these
components will consist of a Theory Paper of 80 Marks and Project Work of 20 Marks.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
There will be two papers in English Language:
Paper I: Theory (3 hours): 80 Marks
Paper II: Project Work: 20 Marks
PAPER I: THEORY - 80 Marks
All questions will be compulsory.
Question One: Question Three:
A composition on one of a number of subjects. Short-answer questions to test grammar, structure and
usage
Question Two:
(a) Directed writing. Question Four:
(b) Proposal Writing based on a given situation. Comprehension.
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, Question One (b) Proposal Writing
Candidates will be required to select one composition Candidates will be required to write a proposal
topic from a choice of six. The choice will normally based on a given situation.
include narrative, descriptive, reflective, The proposal should include (i) An Introduction
argumentative, discursive topics and original short (ii) Objectives (iii) List of measures to be taken.
story. A concluding statement is necessary.
The required length of the composition is 400 – 450 The format prescribed by the CISCE must be
words. followed. The candidates will also be marked on
linguistic ability.
The main criteria by which the compositions will be
marked are as follows: Question Three
(a) The quality of the language employed, the range All the items in this question are compulsory and
and appropriateness of vocabulary and sentence their number and type / pattern may vary from year to
structure, syntax, the correctness of grammatical year. They will consist of transformation of
constructions, punctuation and spelling. sentences, phrasal verbs, and verbs/tenses, which will
test the candidates’ knowledge of the essentials of
(b) The degree to which candidates have been
functional English grammar and structure.
successful in organising the content of the
composition as a whole and in individual Question Four
paragraphs.
A passage of about 700 words will be provided.
Question Two
Questions based on the passage will be as follows:
There are two parts in this question and both parts are
compulsory. • Questions that test the candidates’ analytical
skills, knowledge of vocabulary, ability to
(a) Directed Writing
understand the content, infer information and
The piece of directed writing must be based on meanings from the text.
the information and all the points provided. The • A question that elicits the main ideas of all or
required length is 250-300 words. The range of part of the passage, where the candidate will be
subjects includes feature article, book review, required to frame a summary (keeping to a word
speech writing, newspaper report and statement limit), in a coherent manner. Marks will be
of purpose. awarded for expression and the candidate’s
ability to summarise clearly in complete
Skills such as amplifying, describing and sentences. Marks will be deducted for linguistic
re-stating are involved. The candidates’ ability in errors.
the above skills, including format, will be taken
NOTE: This part must be done in the grid
into account as well as their ability to handle
form. Use of abbreviations and contractions
language appropriately in the context of the given will not be accepted.
situation.
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ENGLISH (801)
Aims (English Language) • use the English language for the purpose of study
To develop the ability to: and social and cultural interaction.
• derive, infer and critically assess information • speak and write clearly and to the purpose, using
through listening. appropriate grammar, vocabulary and idiom.
Aims (Prescribed Texts)
• express oneself by speaking individually, or in a
discussion. • To enjoy and appreciate literature through a
critical study of selected literary works.
• read with comprehension, drawing information
directly or by inference from the text, through an • Through the study of literature:
understanding of grammar and structure, − approach an understanding of humanity.
vocabulary and idiom.
− develop an interest in the thought and culture
• employ a variety of skills in writing within a of the peoples of the world.
framework using argument or imagination or − develop the power of expression and a sense
summarizing. of aesthetic values.
CLASSES XI & XII
The subject English has two components, English Language and Literature in English. Each of these
components will consist of a Theory Paper of 80 Marks and Project Work of 20 Marks.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
There will be two papers in English Language:
Paper I: Theory (3 hours): 80 Marks
Paper II: Project Work: 20 Marks
PAPER I: THEORY - 80 Marks
All questions will be compulsory.
Question One: Question Three:
A composition on one of a number of subjects. Short-answer questions to test grammar, structure and
usage
Question Two:
(a) Directed writing. Question Four:
(b) Proposal Writing based on a given situation. Comprehension.
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, Question One (b) Proposal Writing
Candidates will be required to select one composition Candidates will be required to write a proposal
topic from a choice of six. The choice will normally based on a given situation.
include narrative, descriptive, reflective, The proposal should include (i) An Introduction
argumentative, discursive topics and original short (ii) Objectives (iii) List of measures to be taken.
story. A concluding statement is necessary.
The required length of the composition is 400 – 450 The format prescribed by the CISCE must be
words. followed. The candidates will also be marked on
linguistic ability.
The main criteria by which the compositions will be
marked are as follows: Question Three
(a) The quality of the language employed, the range All the items in this question are compulsory and
and appropriateness of vocabulary and sentence their number and type / pattern may vary from year to
structure, syntax, the correctness of grammatical year. They will consist of transformation of
constructions, punctuation and spelling. sentences, phrasal verbs, and verbs/tenses, which will
test the candidates’ knowledge of the essentials of
(b) The degree to which candidates have been
functional English grammar and structure.
successful in organising the content of the
composition as a whole and in individual Question Four
paragraphs.
A passage of about 700 words will be provided.
Question Two
Questions based on the passage will be as follows:
There are two parts in this question and both parts are
compulsory. • Questions that test the candidates’ analytical
skills, knowledge of vocabulary, ability to
(a) Directed Writing
understand the content, infer information and
The piece of directed writing must be based on meanings from the text.
the information and all the points provided. The • A question that elicits the main ideas of all or
required length is 250-300 words. The range of part of the passage, where the candidate will be
subjects includes feature article, book review, required to frame a summary (keeping to a word
speech writing, newspaper report and statement limit), in a coherent manner. Marks will be
of purpose. awarded for expression and the candidate’s
ability to summarise clearly in complete
Skills such as amplifying, describing and sentences. Marks will be deducted for linguistic
re-stating are involved. The candidates’ ability in errors.
the above skills, including format, will be taken
NOTE: This part must be done in the grid
into account as well as their ability to handle
form. Use of abbreviations and contractions
language appropriately in the context of the given will not be accepted.
situation.
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