BOARD OF SCHOOL EDUCATION HARYANA
Syllabus and Chapter wise division of Marks (2024-25)
Class: XI Subject: English (Special) Code: 503
General Instructions:
1. There will be an Annual Examination based on the entire syllabus.
2. The Annual Examination will be that of 80 marks and 20 marks weightage
will be given for Internal Assessment.
3. For Internal Assessment:
The Periodic Assessment will include:
i) For 6 marks- Three SAT exams will be conducted and will have a
weightage of 06 marks towards the final Internal Assessment.
ii) For 2 marks- One half yearly exam will be conducted and will have a
weightage of 02 marks towards the final Internal Assessment.
iii) For 2 marks- Subject teacher will assess and give maximum 02 marks for
CRP (Classroom Participation) towards the final Internal Assessment.
iv) For 5 marks- A project work will be given to the students and a
weightage of 05 marks will be given towards the final Internal
Assessment.
v) For 5 marks-Students will be awarded 05 marks for attendance as per the
following criteria:
Above 75% to 80% - 01 marks
Above 80% to 85% - 02 marks
Above 85% to 90% - 03 marks
Above 90% to 95% - 04 marks
Above 95% - 05 marks
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Course Structure (2024-25)
Class: XI Subject: English (Special) Code: 503
Sr. No. Section Skill Content Marks
1. A Reading Skill Comprehension 20
of Unseen
Passage
20
Précis Writing
2. B Writing Skill Letter Writing 20
Paragraph 20
Writing
Total 80
Internal Assessment 20
Grand Total 100
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Month wise Syllabus Teaching Plan (2024-25)
Class: XI Subject: English (Special) Code: 503
Month Name of Units/ Activities Suggested Teaching Revision
Chapters Periods Periods
April Basic Information Draw a poster on simple 20 4
about letter: formal topic of letter in form of
and informal activity
May Format: subject and Prepare English Notebook 20 4
receivers address,
salutation for
informal and formal
body and concluding
line, complimentary
closure, signature line
June Project work on informal letters
July Official letter: Letter Prepare English Notebook 20 4
to editors
August Start a new topic of Draw a chart with different 20 4
paragraph- picture of paragraph
introduction structure,
example topic
sentence supporting
details concluding
sentence planning for
paragraph
September Example- A visit to Draw a poster regarding 16 8
hill station, historical topic with beautiful Picture
place, zoo, railway
station, Trade fair,
Science exhibition,
morning walk,
accident scenes,
festival topics,
famous leaders…
Half Yearly Exam 3
October About yourself, Draw a chart on various 20 4
environment and public problems
nature, argumentative
essay, public
problems like
corruption and bribes.
Public affairs
smoking, tobacco,
play PUBG, pollution
due to urbanization
etc.
November Discuss Write question answer and 20 4
Comprehension with multiple-choice question
question answer and answer in notebook
multiple-choice
question answer
December Subject content 1. Draw a chart of topic with 20 4
Definition of précis heading sub heading and
writing rules, tips 2. title.
Difference between
comprehension and
précis writing
January Give revision Prepare a workbook 20 4
example of précis regarding different topic of
writing examples of précis writing.
title subtitle and
summary
February Revision 24
March Annual Examination ------- ---- ------
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Note: Subject teachers are advised to direct the students to prepare notebookof the
Terminology/Definitional Words used in the chapters for enhancement of
vocabulary or clarity of the concept.
Prescribed Books:
1. Longman English Grammar
2. Basic English Grammar
3. Martin English Grammar
4. A practice book of English Grammar and Composition
5. A practice book of English Grammar (A Textbook of the Punjab School
Education Board
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Question Paper Design (2024-25)
Class: XI Subject: English (Special)
Code: 503 Time: 03 Hrs.
Sr. Section Skill Content Marks Number Description
No. of
Questions
1. A Reading Comprehension 10 2 All
Skill of Unseen questions
Passage are
compulsory.
10 2 All
Précis Writing
questions
are
compulsory.
2. B Writing Letter Writing 10 2 Attempt
Skill any two out
of three
Attempt
Paragraph any two out
Writing of four
10 2
Total 8 80
