Further Reduced ISC Class 12 English Syllabus 2020 21
Further Reduced ISC Class 12 English Syllabus 2020 21
Further Reduced ISC Class 12 English Syllabus 2020 21
COMPULSORY SUBJECT
ENGLISH (801)
CLASS XII
The subject English has two components, English Language and Literature in English. Each of these
components will consist of a Theory Paper of 80 Marks and Project Work of 20 Marks.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
There will be two papers in English Language:
Paper I: Theory (3 hours): 80 Marks
Paper II: Project Work: 20 Marks
PAPER I: THEORY - 80 Marks
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PAPER II: PROJECT WORK - 20 Marks
In addition to the syllabus prescribed, candidates are also required to be assessed in Project Work.
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LITERATURE IN ENGLISH (PRESCRIBED TEXTS)
There will be two papers in Literature in English:
Paper I: Theory (3 hours): 80 Marks
Paper II: Project Work: 20 Marks
PAPER I: THEORY – 80 Marks
Candidates will be required to answer five questions Syllabus to be covered in Class XII for the
as follows: ISC Examination - Literature in English
One textual question (compulsory) on the (English Paper – 2)*
Shakespeare play together with four other questions
I. Drama: The Tempest: William Shakespeare
on the three texts.
(Complete drama)
Question 1 compulsory.... 20 Marks, four other
questions, each carrying 15 Marks. II. Echoes: A Collection of ISC Short Stories
(Note: Candidates are reminded that infringement of (Evergreen Publications (India) Ltd, New Delhi).
the rubric will certainly invite penalty during the 1. Salvatore – W. Somerset Maugham
marking of answer scripts.)
2. Fritz – Satyajit Ray
The textual question, which will be set on the
Shakespeare play, will contain three short passages 3. Quality – John Galsworthy
and candidates will be required to answer questions 4. The Story of an Hour – Kate Chopin
set on two of the passages. These Questions may 5. The Chinese Statue – Jeffrey Archer
require candidates to explain words and phrases, to 6. A Gorilla in the Guest Room – Gerald
rewrite passages in modern English, or to relate an
Durrell
extract to the work as a whole.
7. The Singing Lesson – Katherine Mansfield
The rest of the questions on the Shakespeare play and
on the other prescribed texts will be set on the 8. The Sound Machine – Roald Dahl
episodes, the plot or plots, themes or ideas, III. Reverie: A Collection of ISC Poems (Evergreen
characters, relationship and other prominent literary Publications (India) Ltd, New Delhi)
qualities of the texts prescribed.
1. The Darkling Thrush – Thomas Hardy
NOTE: The Class XII - ISC Examination paper will 2. The Dolphins – Carol Ann Duffy
be set on the entire syllabus prescribed for the 3. The Gift of India – Sarojini Naidu
subject.
4. Crossing the Bar – Alfred, Lord Tennyson
5. John Brown – Bob Dylan
6. Desiderata - Max Ehrmann
7. Dover Beach – Matthew Arnold
8. The Spider and the Fly – Mary Botham
Howitt
*For the ISC Examination, the complete syllabus
covered in Classes XI and XII will be examined
for Literature in English (English Paper – 2).
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PAPER II: PROJECT WORK - 20 Marks
In addition to the syllabus prescribed, candidates are also required to be assessed in Project Work. Project Work
consists of assessment of Writing Skills. The objective is to produce original, creative and insightful
perspectives on the drama/short stories/poems.
TOTAL 20 marks
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* Internal Evaluation by the Teacher (10 Marks): **Criteria for Evaluation by the Visiting
Examiner (10 Marks)
Assessment Criteria Candidates should Marks
be able to: Assessment Criteria Candidates should Marks
be able to:
1. Process Identify the topic. 3
Plan a detailed 1. Presentation Prepare the document 4
written assignment. (overall format:
Produce a written headings, sub-
outline. headings,
2. Understanding, Use a range of 4 paragraphing) writing
Application of literary aspects such within a word limit of
Knowledge and as plot, setting, 1000-1500 words and
Analysis characters, action, provide a separate
style and ideas in title page.
order to present an
organized and well- 2. Understanding, Use a range of 6
structured complete Application of literary aspects such
assignment. Knowledge and as plot, setting,
Analysis characters, action,
3. Presentation Prepare the document 3
(overall format: style and ideas in
headings, sub- order to present an
headings, organized and well-
paragraphing) writing structured complete
within a word limit of assignment.
1000-1500 words and
provide a separate TOTAL 10
title page.
TOTAL 10
Note: No Question Paper for Project Work will be set by the Council.