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CBSE 12th Class English Core Syllabus
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
- Very Short Answer Questions −
- Based on an extract from poetry to test comprehension and appreciation
- Short Answer Questions −
- Based on prose / drama / poetry from both the texts
- Long Answer Question −
- Based on texts to test global comprehension and extrapolation beyond the texts to bring out the key messages and values
- Long Answer Question −
- Based on texts to test global comprehension along with analysis and extrapolation
- Long Answer Question −
- Based on theme, plot and incidents from the prescribed novels
- Long Answer Question −
- Based on understanding appreciation, analysis and interpretation of the character sketch