CBSE Syllabus for Class 12 English 2024-2025

CBSE Class 12 English Syllabus - Core and Elective (CBSE)

English is a compulsory language for the senior higher secondary classes (XI & XII). It is not a part of the core subject for students but one of the secondary subjects. The Core English course is compulsory, whereas the Elective course is selective and can be opted for as an extra subject. The cbse syllabus for the above-mentioned course is given below along with the marking weightage.

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Class 12 CBSE English Syllabus

English Core

SECTION	TERM 1	WEIGHTAGE (IN MARKS)	TERM II	WEIGHTAGE (IN MARKS)
A	Reading Comprehension: ( Two Passages) Unseen passage (factual, descriptive or literary/ discursive or persuasive) Case Based Unseen (Factual) Passage	14 (8+6 Marks)	Reading Comprehension: (Two Passages) Unseen passage (factual, descriptive or literary/ discursive or persuasive) Case Based Unseen (Factual) Passage	14 (8+6 Marks)
B	Creative Writing Skills : Short Writing Tasks Notice Writing Classified Advertisements Long Writing Tasks(One) Letter to an Editor (giving suggestions or opinion on issues of public interest) Article Writing	3+5 marks Total=08	Creative Writing Skills : Short Writing Tasks Formal & Informal Invitation Cards or the Replies to Invitation/s Long Writing Tasks(One) Letter of Application for a Job Report Writing	3+5 Marks Total=08
C	Literature : Literary-prose/poetry extracts ( seen- texts ) to assess comprehension and appreciation, analysis, inference, extrapolation		Literature: Questions based on extracts/texts to assess comprehension and appreciation, analysis, inference, extrapolation
		11 Marks for
	Questions Based on Texts to assess comprehension and appreciation, analysis, inference, extrapolation Book- Flamingo (Prose) The Last Lesson Lost Spring Deep Water	Flamingo + 7 Marks for Vistas = 18 Marks	Book-Flamingo (Prose) The Rattrap Indigo Book-Flamingo (Poetry) A Thing of Beauty Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers	11 Marks for Flamingo + 7 Marks for Vistas = 18 Marks
	Book-Flamingo (Poetry) My Mother at Sixty-Six An Elementary School Classroom in a Slum Keeping Quiet Book-Vistas (Prose) The Third Level The Enemy		Book-Vistas (Prose) Should Wizard Hit Mommy? On the Face of It Evans Tries an O Level
	TOTAL	40	TOTAL	40
	ASL	10	ASL	10
	GRAND TOTAL	40 + 10 = 50	GRAND TOTAL	40 + 10 = 50

English Elective

SECTION	TERM I	WEIGHTAGE (IN MARKS)	TERM II	WEIGHTAGE (IN MARKS)
A	Reading Comprehension: Unseen passage (literary or discursive) Unseen Poem Case Based Unseen (Factual) Passage	10 marks (5+2+3)	Reading Comprehension: Unseen passage (literary or discursive) Unseen Poem Case Based Unseen (Factual) Passage	10 marks (5+2+3)
B	Creative Writing Skills: Discursive/interpretative writing Essay (on an Argumentative/Discursive/Reflective/ Descriptive topic ) Article Writing( on a contemporary/topical issue)	10 marks (3+3+4)	Creative Writing Skills Speech( on a contemporary/t opical issue) Report Writing ( on a contemporary/t opical issue)	10 marks (5+5)
C	Applied Grammar: Transformation of Sentences( Voice/Speech/ Clauses/ Change of sentence types)	4 marks	Applied Grammar: Transformation of Sentences( Voice/Speech/ Clauses/ Change of sentence types)	4 marks
D	Literature MCQs (from Kaleidoscope) -from short stories/poetry /non-fiction/ drama Book- Kaleidoscope-Short Stories I Sell my Dreams - GABRIEL GARCIA MARQUEZ Eveline- JAMES JOYCE Book- Kaleidoscope-Poetry A Lecture Upon the Shadow- JOHN DONNE Poems by Milton- JOHN MILTON Poems by Blake- WILLIAM BLAKE Kubla Khan - S.T.COLERIDGE Book- Kaleidoscope- Non fiction Freedom- G.B.SHAW The Mark on the Wall - VIRGINIA WOOLF Book- Kaleidoscope-Drama 1. Chandalika- RABINDRANATH TAGORE	11 marks (2+3+3+3)	Literature MCQs (from Kaleidoscope) -from short stories/poetry /non-fiction/ drama Book- Kaleidoscope-Short Stories A Wedding in Brownsville- ISAAC BASHEVIS SINGER Book- Kaleidoscope-Poetry Trees - EMILY DICKINSON The Wild Swans of Coole- W.B.YEATS Time and Time Again - A.K.RAMANUJA N Book- Kaleidoscope- Non fiction Film-making - INGMAR BERGMAN Why the Novel Matters D.H. LAWRENCE	11 marks (2+3+3+3)
E	Fiction : A Tiger for Malgudi ( R K Narayan) OR The Financial Expert ( R K Narayan) Part I & II	05 marks	Fiction : A Tiger for Malgudi ( R K Narayan) OR he Financial Expert ( R K Narayan) Part III, IV & V	05 marks
	TOTAL	40 marks	TOTAL	40 marks
	SEMINAR Presentation – book review /a play /a short story/a novel/novella (tale, table, parable) to be followed by a question- answer session. Poetry reading to be followed by interpretative tasks based on close reading and literary analysis of the text. Critical review of a film or a play. Conducting a theatre workshop tobe followed by a discussion.	10 marks	SEMINAR Presentation – book review /a play /a short story/a novel/novella (tale, table, parable) to be followed by a question-answer session. Poetry reading to be followed by interpretative tasks based on close reading and literary analysis of the text. Critical review of a film or a play. Conducting a theatre workshop to be followed by a discussion.	10 marks
	GRAND TOTAL	40 + 10 50 marks	GRAND TOTAL	40 + 10 50 marks

Objectives:

The general objectives at this stage are:

to build greater confidence and proficiency in oral and written communication •
to develop the ability and knowledge required in order to engage in independent reflection and inquiry
to use appropriate English to communicate in various social settings
to equip learners with essential language skills to question and to articulate their point of viewto build competence in the different registers of English
to develop sensitivity to, and appreciation of, other varieties of English, Indian Englishes, and the culture they reflect
to enable the learner to access knowledge and information through reference skills ( consulting a dictionary/thesaurus, library, internet etc.)
to develop curiosity and creativity through extensive reading to facilitate self-learning to enable them to become independent learners
to review, organize and edit their own work and work done by their peers At the end of this stage learners will be able to do the following:
give a brief oral description of events/incidents of topical interest
retell the contents of authentic audio texts (weather reports, public announcements, simple advertisements, short interviews, etc.)
participate in conversations, discussions, etc. on topics of mutual interest in non-classroom situations
narrate the story depicted pictorially or in any other non-verbal mode respond in writing to business letters, official communications
read and identify the main points/significant details of texts like scripts of audio-video interviews, discussions, debates, etc.
write without prior preparation on a given topic and be able to defend or explain the position taken/views expressed in a summary of short lectures on familiar topics by making/taking notes
write an assessment of different points of view expressed in a discussion/debate read poems effectively ( with proper rhythm and intonation )
grasp the theme of the poem and appreciate the creative uses of language
to transcode information from a graph/chart to a description/report

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many chapters does the CBSE syllabus for Class 12 English have?

There are 5 chapters in the CBSE Class 12 syllabus for English.

How to get the CBSE Syllabus for Class 12 English PDF for FREE?

You can get the free PDF for CBSE Syllabus Class 12 English on the website of Orchids International School.

How can I prepare for the Class 12 English exam effectively?

To prepare for the Class 12 English exam effectively, learn the key concepts given in the syllabus. Additionally, practice each question given in the textbook and revise the topics thoroughly.

What are some good resources for studying Class 12 English?

Some of the good resources for studying Class 12 English are NCERT textbooks, worksheets, and practice materials from some reputed schools like the Orchids International School.

What concepts are explained in the CBSE Syllabus for Class 12 English?

The concepts covered in the CBSE Class 12 syllabus are very basic which helps students to understand the fundamentals and lay a solid foundation for higher classes.