CBSE Class 11 English Core Syllabus 2022-2023

The CBSE Class 11 English Core Syllabus for the academic year 2022-2023 is accessible here. This syllabus is useful for understanding the section-by-section details of topics to be prepared for the annual examination. Students can also learn about the mark breakdown and prepare for their exams accordingly. The syllabus also includes information about internal assessments. So, CBSE Class 11 students are advised to adhere to the most recent CBSE Class 11 English Core Syllabus in order to properly study for their exam and achieve good results. Please see and download the curriculum below.

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Section A – Reading Skills Reading

Comprehension through Unseen Passage (18 Marks) 

I. One unseen passage to assess comprehension, interpretation inference and vocabulary. The passage may be factual, descriptive or literary.

II. One unseen case-based passage with verbal/visual inputs like statistical data, charts etc.

Note: The combined word limit for both the passages will be 600-750.Multiple Choice Questions / Objective Type Questions will be asked. (10+8 = 18 Marks)III. Note Making and Summarization based on a passage of approximately 200-250 words.

i. Note Making: 5 Marks

Title: 1 Mark

Numbering and indenting: 1 Mark

Key/glossary: 1 Mark

Notes: 2Marks

ii. Summary (up to 50 words): 3Marks

Content: 2

Expression: 1

Section B

IV. Grammar 7 – Marks

I. Questions on Gap filling (Tenses, Clauses)

ii. Questions on re-ordering/transformation of sentences (Total seven questions to be done out of the eight given).

V. Creative Writing Skills – 16 Marks

I. Short writing task – Classified Advertisements up to 50 words. One out of the two given questions to be answered (3 Marks: Format : 1 / Content : 1 / Expression : 1

ii. Short writing task –Poster up to 50 words. One out of the two given questions to be answered.(3marks:Format : 1 / Content : 1 / Expression : 1)

iii. Writing a Speech in 120-150 words based on verbal / visual cues related to some contemporary / age-appropriate topic.

iv. Writing a Debate based on visual/verbal inputs in 120-150 words. The theme should be contemporary topical issues. One out of the two given questions to be answered. (5 Marks: Format: 1 / Content: 2 / Expression: 2)

Section C

This section will have 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.VI. Reference to the Context I. One Poetry extract out of two from the book Hornbill to assess comprehension, interpretation, analysis and appreciation. (3×1=3 Marks)

ii. One Prose extract out of two from the book Hornbill to assess comprehension, interpretation, analysis and appreciation. (3×1=3 Marks)

iii. One prose extract out of two from the book Snapshots to assess comprehension, interpretation and analysis. (4×1=4 Marks)

VII. Two Short answer type question (one from Prose and one from Poetry from the book Hornbill), out of four, to be answered in 40-50 words. Questions should elicit inferential responsesthrough critical thinking. (3×2=6 Marks)

VIII. One Short answer type question, from the book Snapshots, to be answered in 40- 50 words. Questions should elicit inferential responses through critical thinking. Any 1 out of 2 questions to be done. (3×1=3 Marks)

IX. One Long answer type question, from Prose/Poetry Hornbill, 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. (1×6=6 Marks)

Prescribed Books

1. Flamingo:

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

(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 Research and Training, New Delhi

• 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

Conclusion

In conclusion, the Class 11 English syllabus for CBSE Board offers a comprehensive approach to developing students’ language skills and fostering their appreciation of literature. The syllabus is divided into two sections: English Core and English Elective.

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