Grammar – Stylistic Devices/ Figures of Speech

        Figures of Speech / Stylistic Devices A figure of speech is a rhetorical device that achieves a special effect by using words in distinctive ways. 1. Accumulation is a figure of speech in which the arguments previously stated are presented again in a forceful manner. The word accumulation comes from Latin … Read more

Class XI – How to write a Book Review

What is a book review? A book review is a form of literary criticism in which a book is merely described or analyzed based on content, style, and merit. It is a thorough description, critical analysis, or evaluation of the quality, meaning, and significance of a book, not a retelling. It should focus on the … Read more

Class XI – List of Books for Reading Project

Best English Novels for Reading Project 1. The Lord of the Ringsby JRR Tolkein WH Auden thought this tale of fantastic creatures looking for lost jewellery was a “masterpiece”. 2. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee A child’s-eye view of racial prejudice and freaky neighbours in Thirties Alabama. 3. The Home and the Worldby … Read more

Grammar – Genre in English Literature

Genre categories in English Literature  Fiction and Non-fiction Genre may fall under one of two categories: Fiction and Nonfiction. Any genre can be either: a work of Fiction (nonfactual descriptions and events invented by the author) or a work of Nonfiction (a communication in which descriptions and events are understood to be factual. Common genres: … Read more

Class XI Syllabus (English Core) for 2018-19

Class XI CBSE Syllabus for 2018-19 English Core Class XI Unit-wise Weightage   Section Area of Learning Marks A Reading Skills: Comprehension 20 B Writing Skills and Grammar 30 C Literature & Long Reading Text 30 D Assessment of Speaking & Listening Skills 20  Section A: Reading Comprehension       45 Periods Very short answer … Read more

Class XI – Project

Projects for Class XI Reading Project Inculcating good reading habits in children has always been a concern for all.stakeholders in education. The purposes to create independent thinking individuals with the ability to not only create their own knowledge but also critically interpret, analyse and evaluate it with objectivity and fairness. This will also help students … Read more

Class XI – Assignment

Home Assignment for Autumn Break, 2015 English Core Class XI Q1. (a) Read at least two short reports in any English newspaper. Cut and paste them on your note-book. On the basis of your reading of these reports, make notes on them in points only, using headings and sub-headings. Use recognizable abbreviations wherever necessary. (b) … Read more

Class XII – Syllabus – English Core – 2019-20 – CBSE

CBSE New Syllabus for 2020-21 English Core Class XII SECTION – A  (READING COMPREHENSION & NOTE-MAKING)   20 Marks 1. Reading Unseen Passages for Comprehension: One unseen passage 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 … Read more

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