Class 12 English : Exam Pattern, Important Question , Summary , Writing Section Pdf 2023-2024

Class 12 English : Exam Pattern, Important Question , Summary , Writing Section Pdf 2024-2025

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As the exams are nearby it is important to complete the whole syllabus , keeping this in mind i have given below Free Summary of VISTAS + FLAMINGO and Important questions of Vistas + flamingo in PDF format , which you should practice before exam. Flamingo Class 12 English all Chapters Summary Pdf. Class 12 English : Exam Pattern, Important Question , Summary , Writing Section Pdf 2024-2025

CBSE Class 12 English Core Syllabus 2022-23 includes The Last Lesson, Lost Spring, Deep Water, The Rattrap, Indigo, Poets and Pancakes, The Interview, Going Places etc for the session 2022 – 2023. Here is the English syllabus for class 12 CBSE 2022-23. To download class 12 English Core CBSE’s latest sample question papers for the 2023 exams.

Changes in CBSE Classes 11-12
 Academic session 2023-24Academic session 2024-25
Composition of question paper for year-end examination, board examination (theory)Competency focused questions in the form of MCQs/ case-based questions, source-based integrated questions or any other type = 40%

Select response type questions (MCQ) = 20%

Constructed response questions (short answer/long answer type questions, as per existing pattern) = 40%
Competency focused questions in the form of MCQs/ case-based questions, source-based integrated questions or any other type = 50%

Select response type questions (MCQ) = 20%

Constructed response questions (short answer/long answer type questions, as per existing pattern) = 30%
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12 English Core Syllabus Section A Reading Skills

CBSE English syllabus class 12 CBSE 2022-23 has three sections. Section A comprises course contents from reading comprehension. There are two reading comprehension in the CBSE class 12 English core syllabus in session 2022-23.

  • Descriptive Passage
  • Case Study Passage

Reading Comprehension through Unseen Passage 20 marks

  1. One unseen passage to assess comprehension, interpretation and inference. Vocabulary and inference of meaning will also be assessed. The passage may be factual, descriptive or literary. (10×

1=10 Marks)​​​​​​One unseen case-based passage with verbal/visual inputs like statistical data, charts etc. (10×

  1. 1=10 Marks)
    Note: The combined word limit for both passages will be 700-750 words. Multiple Choice Questions / Objective Type Questions will be asked.

Class 12 English Core Descriptive Passage

As the name suggests descriptive passage describes something in detail. It may be the thoughts of the author on any topic but it should not have personal opinions.  The descriptive passage is purely describing in nature. For example, a passage describing the harmful effects of smoking or a passage describing nature’s beauty. You can download unseen passages based on descriptive passages from myCBSEguide.com.

Class 12 English Core Factual Passage

A factual passage is a passage with facts and figures on a specific topic. It is similar to a descriptive passage with lots of facts. For example, if you are writing about the harmful effects of smoking with facts showcasing some evidence of the harmful effects of smoking, we will call it a factual passage.

Class 12 English Core Literary Passage

Literary passages are based on stories and related literature. CBSE unseen passages may be from such passages too. You can practice questions based on literary passages on the myCBSEguide website and mobile app.

12 English Core Syllabus Section B Writing Skills

CBSE class 10 English core creative writing skills have many topics such as notices, formal and informal invitations, letters, articles and reports.

  1. Creative Writing Skills 20 Marks

The section has Short and Long writing tasks.

Notice Writing

Notice up to 50 words. One out of the two given questions to be answered.(5 Marks: Format : 1 / Organisation of Ideas: 1/Content : 2 / Accuracy of Spelling and Grammar : 1 ).

Formal and Informal Invitations

Formal/Informal Invitation and Reply up to 50 words. One out of the two given questions to be answered. (5 Marks: Format : 1 / Organisation of Ideas: 1/Content : 2 / Accuracy of Spelling and Grammar :1 ).

Letter Writing and Application for Job

Letters based on verbal/visual input, to be answered in approximately 120-150 words. Letter types include application for a job with bio data or resume. Letters to the editor (giving suggestions or opinion on issues of public interest) . One out of the two given questions to be answered . (5 Marks: Format : 1 / Organisation of Ideas: 1/Content : 2 / Accuracy of Spelling and Grammar :1 ).

Article and Report Writing

Article/ Report Writing, descriptive and analytical in nature, based on verbal inputs, to be answered in 120-150 words. One out of the two given questions to be . (5 Marks: Format : 1 / Organisation of Ideas: 1/Content : 2 / Accuracy of Spelling and Grammar :1 ).

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12 English Core Syllabus Section C Literature

This section will have a variety of assessment items including Multiple Choice Questions, Objective Type Questions, Short Answer Type Questions and Long Answer Type Questions to assess comprehension, analysis, interpretation and extrapolation beyond the text.

  1. Reference to the Context (40 Marks)
    1. One Poetry extract out of two from the book Flamingo to assess comprehension, interpretation, analysis and appreciation. (6×1=6 Marks) One Prose extract out of two from the book Vistas to assess comprehension, interpretation, analysis and appreciation. (4×1=4 Marks) One prose extract out of two from the book Flamingo to assess comprehension, interpretation and analysis. (6×1=6Marks) Short answer type question (one from Prose and one from Poetry from the book Flamingo), out of four, to be answered in 40-50 words. Questions should elicit inferential responses through critical thinking. Five questions out of the six given are to be answered. (5×2=10 Marks) Short answer type question, from Prose (Vistas), to be answered in 40- 50 words. Questions should elicit inferential responses through critical thinking. Any 2 out of 3 questions to be done. (2×2=4 Marks) One Long answer type question, from Prose/Poetry (Flamingo), to be answered in 120-150 words. Questions can be based on incident / theme / passage / extract / event as reference points to assess extrapolation beyond and across the text. The question will elicit analytical and evaluative response from student. Any 1 out of 2 questions to be done. (1×5=5 Marks) One Long answer type question, based on the chapters from the book Vistas, to be answered in 120-150 words to assess global comprehension and extrapolation beyond the text. Questions to provide evaluative and analytical responses using incidents, events, themes as reference points. Any 1 out of 2 questions to be done. (1×5=5 Marks)

12 English Core Syllabus Prescribed Books

1. Flamingo: English Reader published by National Council of Education Research and Training, New Delhi

Flamingo (Prose)

  • The Last Lesson
  • Lost Spring
  • Deep Water
  • The Rattrap
  • Indigo
  • Poets and Pancakes
  • The Interview
  • Going Places

Flamingo (Poetry)

  • My Mother at Sixty-Six
  • Keeping Quiet
  • A Thing of Beauty
  • A Roadside Stand
  • Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers

2. Vistas: Supplementary Reader published by National Council of Education Researchand Training, New Delhi

Vistas

  • The Third Level
  • The Tiger King
  • Journey to the end of the Earth
  • The Enemy
  • On the Face of It
  • Memories of Childhood
    •  The Cutting of My Long Hair
    • We Too are Human Beings
INTERNAL ASSESSMENT
Assessment of Listening Skills –05 Marks
Assessment of Speaking Skills05 Marks
Project Work10 Marks
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12 English Core Question Paper Design

Here is the question paper design as per the syllabus for the session 2022-23. You can download the latest sample papers for CBSE class 12 English core from myCBSEguide here.English Core Sample Papers 2022-23 Class 12

SectionCompetenciesTotal marks
Reading SkillsConceptual understanding, decoding, Analyzing, inferring, interpreting, appreciating, literary, conventions and vocabulary, summarizing and using appropriate format/s.20
Creative
Writing Skills
Conceptual Understanding, application of rules, Analysis, Reasoning, appropriacy of style and tone, using appropriate format and fluency, inference, analysis, evaluation and creativity.20
Literature Text Books and Supplementary Reading TextsRecalling, reasoning, critical thinking, appreciating literary convention, inference, analysis, creativity with fluency40
 Total80
Assessment of Listening and Speaking Skills10
Internal Assessment Listening Speaking Project Work5
5
10
GRAND TOTAL100


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