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CONTENTS l Latest CBSE Circular & Reduced Syllabus released on 7th July 2020 for Academic Year 2020-2021 (CBSE Cir. No. Acad 47/2020) 9 - 16 l Solved Paper, 2020 (Delhi & Outside Delhi Sets)
17 - 36
l Topper's Answers, 2019 (Issued by Board)
37 - 48
7. Glimpses of India 161 - 167
PART A : READING
1. Unseen Passages I - Discursive Passages II - Case-based Factual Passages 2. Extract Based Multiple Choice Questions Prose Poetry l Grammar Items 3. Gap Filling/Cloze Passages 4. Editing 5. Dialogue Writing 6. Dialogue Reporting
1 - 29
30 - 48
Long Walk to Freedom
2. Fire and Ice 184 - 185 3. A Tiger in the Zoo 186 - 188 4. The Ball Poem 189 - 191 5. Amanda 192 - 194 6. Animals 195 - 197 7. The Tale of Custard, The Dragon 198 - 202
Supplementary Reader: Footprints Without Feet
1. A Triumph of Surgery 203 - 207
141 - 143
2. The Thief’s Story 208 - 210
3. Two Stories About Flying 144 - 146
(A) Black Aeroplane
147- 149
3. Footprints Without Feet 211 - 214 4. The Making of a Scientist 215 - 217 5. The Necklace 218 - 222
4. From the Diary of Anne Frank 150 - 153 5. The Hundred Dresses–I 154 - 156 6. The Hundred Dresses–II 157- 160
III. Tea From Assam
1. Dust of Snow 180 - 183
134 - 140
(A) His First Flight
(First Flight) Poetry
96 - 126 127 - 133
II. Coorg
10. The Proposal 177 - 179
2. Nelson Mandela :
9. The Sermon at Benares 172 - 176
49 - 72 73 - 80 81 - 87 88 - 89 90 - 95
Literature: Textbooks and Supplementary Reading Text (First Flight) Prose 1. A Letter to God
I. A Baker From Goa
8. Madam Rides the Bus 168 - 171
PART B : SUBJECTIVE QUESTIONS
7. Letter Writing 8. Analytical Paragraph
6. The Hack Driver 223 - 226 7. Bholi 227 - 231
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...contd. Contents l Assessment of Listening and
Speaking
Internal Assessment Listening
232 - 248
l Specifications of Listening
Speaking 1. Specification of Speaking 2. Speaking Plan 3. Speaking Prompts
l Audio Script l Worksheet
l Answer Keys
NCERT Workbook - Words & Expressions-II 1. A Letter To God 249- 256
7. Glimpses of India 288 - 294
2. Nelson Mandela :
8. Mijbil The Otter 295 - 302
Long Walk To Freedom 257- 263
9. Madam Rides The Bus 303 - 308
3. Two Stories About Flying 264- 270
10. The Sermon At Benaras 309 - 313
4. From The Diary of Anne Frank 271 - 275
11. The Proposal 314 - 320
5. The Hundred Dresses-I 276 -281
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6. The Hundred Dresses-II 282 - 287
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CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION CBSE-Acad/Circular/2020 All Heads of Institutions affiliated to CBSE
Date: 07 July, 2020 Circular No: Acad 47/2020
Subject: Revised Academic Curriculum for the session 2020-21 The prevailing health emergency in the country and at different parts of the world as well as the efforts to contain the spread of Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in loss of class room teaching due to closure of schools. Therefore the Board has decided to revise the syllabi for classes IX-XII for the academic session 2020-21. The changes made in the syllabi have been finalised by the respective Course Committees with the approval of the Curriculum Committee and Governing Body of the Board. The revision of syllabi is a measure taken due to the extraordinary situation prevailing in the country and at different parts of the world. Considering the importance of achieving the level of learning, the syllabus has been rationalised to the extent possible by retaining the core concepts. The Heads of Schools and Teachers may ensure that the topics that have been reduced are also explained to the students to the extent required to connect different topics. However the reduced syllabus will not be part of the topics for Internal Assessment and year-end Board Examination. Alternative Academic Calendar and inputs from the NCERT on transacting the curriculum using different strategies may also be part of the teaching pedagogy. For Elementary Classes (I-VIII) schools may follow the Alternative Academic Calendar and Learning Outcomes specified by NCERT. The revised syllabi are available at the link: http://cbseacademic.nic.in/Revisedcurriculum_2021.html
(Dr. Joseph Emmanuel) Director (Academics)
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CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION th
F.No.CBSE/DIR(ACAD.)/2020
March 16 , 2020
All Heads CBSE affiliated schools
Circular No. Acad-18/2020
Subject: Strengthening Assessment and Evaluation Practices of the Board
Competency Based Education (CBE) is an outcome based approach to schooling, where attainment of goals takes priority. Learning Outcomes (LOs) are defined in terms of competencies and capacities, which students acquire and demonstrate at the end of instructional programme. In CBE, explicitly defined learning outcomes guide instruction; instruction is more flexible, learner centric, learner-led and provides multiple opportunities for learning; and assessment is authentic and examines if the students are able to apply required concepts in real life situations.
The Board vide Circular No. Acad-05/2019 dated 18.01.2019 has adopted Learning Outcomes developed by NCERT and the theme of the Capacity Building Programmes for the year 2020 is Competency Based Education. Augmenting the thrust towards CBE, the Board is initiating corresponding changes in the Examination and Assessment practices for the year 2020-21 onwards.
While the overall marks and duration of examination shall remain same, change in the composition of assessment tasks would help us achieve the desired ends.
The changes for classes IX-X (2020-21) year-end/Board Examination are as under:
Classes IX-X Year-end Examination /Board Examination (Theory) Composition
(2019-20)
(2020-21)
Existing
Modified
Objective type Question including Multiple Choice Questions Case-based/ Source-based Integrated Questions (introduced through SQP 2019-20) Short Answer type/Long Answer type Questions.
Objective type Questions including Multiple Choice Questions- 20%
Case-based/ Source-based Integrated Questions- 20%
Short Answer/Long Answer Questions - Remaining
Curriculum document for the Academic Session 2020-21 to be released in March, 2020 will reflect the respective changes for the individual subjects.
(Dr. Joseph Emmanuel)
Director (Academics)
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CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION
F.1001/CBSE-Acad/Curriculum/2020
March 31, 2020 Cir No Acad-21/2020
All Heads of Institutions affiliated to CBSE Subject : CBSE - Secondary and Senior School Curriculum 2020-21 1. The curriculum refers to the lessons and academic content to be taught to a learner in the school. It encompasses general objectives of learning, courses of study, subject- wise instructional objectives and content, pedagogical practices and assessment guidelines. 2. The curriculum provided by CBSE seeks to provide opportunities for students to achieve excellence in learning based on the National Curriculum Framework-2005 and are adopted/ adapted from the NCERT Curriculum. 3. It is important that schools ensure curriculum transaction as per directions given in the Curriculum document. The subjects to be taught must be as per syllabi given. Before going through the syllabus, the teachers must be well-versed with the strategies given in the initial pages of the curriculum. Therefore, it is desired that the head of the school may circulate the initial pages of the curriculum and the syllabi to all the teachers and ensure that curriculum is transacted as per the directions given therewith for optimal learning and specifically to avoid difficulties for students at the time of the examinations. 4. It is reiterated that any deviation in transaction of the curriculum may seriously affect assessment of the student’s learning level and the preparation for the Board examinations. Please note that the Evaluation will be carried out exactly according to the syllabi given for the current academic year. Sample Question Papers with detailed design of the Question Paper will be made available on CBSE website during the progress of the academic session for reference. 5. Please refer to Circular No.Acad /18 dated March 16, 2020 on strengthening the Assessment and Evaluation Practices of the Board to know about the proposed changes. Hence, all the teachers and students are cognizant of the Curriculum Document (Initial Pages and Syllabus) in totality, which is available on www.cbseacademic.nic.in. 6. The Board will consider possible loss of instructional time in the academic session 2020-21 due to the closure of schools to prevent spread of COVID-19 as per directions from the Central Government and various State/UT Governments. Revision if any required in the syllabi and course and the pattern of Examination of various subjects on account of the above will be chalked out in consultation with the Course Committees of each subject as well as with the Examination Committee of the Board and notified in due course of time.
(Dr. Joseph Emmanuel)
Director (Academics)
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SYLLABUS English Language and Literature Class - X (Code Nso. 184)
Reduced Syllabus issued by CBSE for Academic Year 2020-21 Sections A
Unit Reading Skills
(40 periods)
B
Writing Skills with Grammar
(40 periods)
C
Literature Textbooks and Supplementary Reading Text
(50 periods)
Total
PART - A Reading 20 Marks I. Multiple Choice Questions based on a Discursive passage of 400-450 words to test inference, evaluation
and vocabulary. Ten out of twelve questions to be answered. (10 × 1 = 10) II. Multiple Choice Questions based on a Case-based factual passage (with visual input- statistical data, chart etc.) of 300-350 words to test analysis and interpretation. Ten out of twelve questions to be answered. (10 × 1 = 10) (Total length of two passages to be 700-750 words). Literature Textbooks 10 Marks III. Multiple Choice Questions based on an extract from drama/prose to test inference, evaluation and vocabulary. Any 1 out of 2 extracts to be done. (5 × 1 = 5) IV. Multiple Choice Questions based on an extract from poetry to test analysis and interpretation. Any 1 out of 2 extracts to be done (5 × 1 = 5) Grammar 10 Marks V. Ten Multiple Choice Questions, out of twelve, to be answered. Questions shall be based on the following: i. ii. iii. iv. v.
Tenses Modals Subject – verb concord Reported speech a. Commands and requests b. Statements c. Questions Determiners
Deleted: • Use of Passive Voice • Clauses: Noun, Adverb, Relative • Prepositions
PART - B – Subjective Questions (40 marks) Writing 10 Marks I. Formal letter (word limit 100-120 words) based on a given situation. One out of two questions is to be answered. 5 marks II. Writing an analytical paragraph (word limit 100-120 words) based on a given outline/ Data/ Chart/ Cue/s. One out of two questions is to be answered. 5 marks ( 12 )
...contd. Syllabus Literature
30 Marks
III. Four out of six Short Answer Type Questions to be answered in 20-30 words each from FIRST FLIGHT and FOOTPRINTS WITHOUT FEET (two out of three from FIRST FLIGHT and two out of three from FOOTPRINTS WITHOUT FEET). (2×4=8 marks) IV. Four out of six Short Answer Type Questions to be answered in 40-50 words each from FIRST FLIGHT and FOOTPRINTS WITHOUT FEET (two out of three from FIRST FLIGHT and two out of three from FOOTPRINTS WITHOUT FEET). (3×4=12 marks) V. One out of two Long Answer Type Questions from FIRST FLIGHT to be answered in about 100-120 words each to assess creativity, imagination and extrapolation beyond the text and across the texts. This can be a passage-based question taken from a situation/plot from the texts. 5 marks VI. One out of two Long Answer Type Questions from FOOTPRINTS WITHOUT FEET on theme or plot involving interpretation, extrapolation beyond the text and inference or character sketch to be answered in about 100-120 words. (5 marks) Prescribed Books: Published by NCERT, New Delhi 1. FIRST FLIGHT – Text for Class X Deleted 1. How to Tell Wild Animals 2. Trees 3. Fog 4. Mijbil the Otter 5. For Anne Gregory 2. FOOTPRINTS WITHOUT FEET – Supplementary Reader for Class X Deleted 1. The Midnight Visitor 2. A Question of Trust 3. The Book That Saved The Earth 3. WORDS AND EXPRESSIONS – II (WORKBOOK FOR CLASS X) Note: Teachers are advised to: (i) encourage interaction among peers, students and teachers through activities such as role play, discussions, group work etc. (ii) reduce teacher-talking time and keep it to the minimum, (iii) take up questions for discussion to encourage pupils to participate and to marshal their ideas and express and defend their views, and (iv) follow the Speaking and Listening activities given in the NCERT books. Besides measuring learning outcome, texts serve the dual purpose of diagnosing mistakes and areas of non-learning. To make evaluation a true index of learners’ knowledge, each language skill is to be assessed through a judicious mixture of different types of questions. 1. Reading Section: Reading for comprehension, critical evaluation, inference and analysis are to be tested. 2. Writing Section: All types of short and extended writing tasks will be dealt with. 3. Grammar: Grammar items mentioned in the syllabus will be taught and assessed over a period of time. ( 13 )
...contd. Syllabus INTERNAL ASSESSMENT Listening and Speaking Competencies
30 Periods
Assessment of Listening and Speaking Skills will be for 05 marks. It is recommended that listening and speaking skills should be regularly practiced . Art-integrated projects based on activities like Role Play, Skit, Dramatization etc. must be used. Please refer to the Circular no. Acad-33/2020 dated 14th May 2020 at the link http://cbseacademic.nic.in/web_material/Circulars/2020/33_Circular_2020.pdf for details Guidelines for Assessment in Listening and Speaking Skills i. Activities • Activities for listening and speaking available at www.cbseacademic.in can be used for developing listening and speaking skills of students.
• Subject teachers should also refer to books prescribed in the syllabus.
• In addition to the above, teachers may plan their own activities and create their own material for assessing the listening and speaking skills. ii. Parameters for Assessment:
The listening and speaking skills are to be assessed on the following parameters:
i. Interactive competence (Initiation & turn taking, relevance to the topic).
ii. Fluency (cohesion, coherence and speed of delivery).
iii. Pronunciation
iv. Language (accuracy and vocabulary).
iii. Schedule:
• The practice of listening and speaking skills should be done throughout the academic year.
• The final assessment of the skills is to be done as per the convenience and schedule of the school.
iv. Record Keeping: The record of the activities done and the marks given must be kept for three months after the declaration of result, for any random checking by the Board. No recording of speaking skills is to be sent to the Board.
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...contd. Syllabus
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE (Code No. 184) (2020-21) CLASS-X
Sections
Competencies
Marks : 80
Total marks
% Weightage
Reading Comprehension
Conceptual understanding, decoding, analyzing, inferring, interpreting and vocabulary
20
25%
Writing Skill and Grammar
Creative expression of an opinion, reasoning, justifying, illustrating, appropriacy of style and tone, using appropriate format and fluency. Applying conventions, using integrated structures with accuracy and fluency
20
25%
Recalling, reasoning, appreciating, applying literary conventions illustrating and justifying etc. Extract relevant information, identifying the central theme and sub-theme, understanding the writers’ message and writing fluently.
40
50%
Literature Textbook and Supplementary Reading Text
Total
80
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