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CBSE Class 10 English Syllabus: Course Structure
Section | Skills | Periods |
A | Reading skills | 40 |
B | Writing skills and Grammar | 40 |
C | Literature Textbooks and Supplementary Reading Texts | 50 |
CBSE Class 10 English Syllabus: Marks Distribution
SECTION |
WEIGHTAGE (IN MARKS) |
READING |
20 |
WRITING & GRAMMAR |
20 |
LITERATURE |
40 |
INTERNAL ASSESSMENT |
20 |
TOTAL |
80 |
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CBSE Class 10 English Syllabus
Sections |
Topics |
Reading |
Question-based on the following kinds of unseen passages: 1. Discursive passage of 400-450 words. 2. Case-based passage (with visual input- statistical data, chart etc.) of 200-250 words. 3. (Total length of two passages to be 600-700 word Multiple Choice Questions / Objective Type Questions will be asked to assess inference, analysis, interpretation, evaluation and vocabulary. |
Writing |
1. Formal Letter based on a given situation in 100-120 words. One out of two questions is to be answered. 2. Writing an Analytical Paragraph (100-120 words) on a given Map / Chart / Graph / Cue/s . One out of two questions is to be answered. |
Grammar |
1. Tenses 2. Modals 3. Subject – verb concord 4. Reported speech
|
Literature |
First Flight Prose 1. A letter to God 2. Nelson Mandela - Long Walk to Freedom 3. Two Stories About Flying 4. From the Diary of Anne Frank 5. Glimpses of India 6. Mijbil the Otter 7. Madam Rides the Bus 8. The Sermon at Benares 9. The Proposal (Play)
Poems 1. Dust of Snow 2. Fire and Ice 3. A tiger in the Zoo 4. How to Tell Wild Animals 5. The Ball Poem 6. Amanda! 7. The Trees 8. Fog 9. The Tale of Custard the Dragon 10. For Anne Gregory
FOOTPRINTS WITHOUT FEET 1. A triumph of Surgery 2. The Thief's Story 3. The Midnight Visitor 4. A Question of Trust 5. Footprints Without Feet 6. The making of a Scientist 7. The necklace 8. Bholi 9. The Book That Saved the Earth |
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CBSE Class 10 English Syllabus: PDF Download
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Preparation tips for CBSE Class 10 English Exam
- Candidates should practice reading and writing practice as English is a theoretical subject and requires this practice. Therefore, make it a practice to read and write for at least an hour each day.
- Look at the CBSE class 10 sample questions to learn more about the marking pattern, paper format, and level of difficulty
- Candidates should make a habit of reading newspapers on daily basis. It will help improve reading skills and enhance students' vocabulary.
- Understand the CBSE Class 10 English syllabus for 2022–2023 to make sure you are studying all you should do for the board exams.
- The CBSE is likely to release the datesheet for CBSE Class 1o for this session. Therefore, students must complete the entire CBSE Class 10 English 2022–23 syllabus before exam dates are declared.
Formal letter based on a given situation ·
- Letter of Order
- Letter of Enquiry
What all topics are included in the grammar section ?
GRAMMAR
1. Tenses
2. Modals
3. Subject Verb Concord
4. Determiner
5. Reported Speech
6. Commands and Requests
7. Statements
8. Questions
Where can I find the full syllabus ?
You can download the syllabus from this link.