ELECTIVE SUBJECTS
INDIAN LANGUAGES
Aims: 3. To develop the habit of clear articulate
expression, using accepted syntactical forms and
1. To enable students to use the language to
structures in the language.
communicate thoughts, ideas and information.
4. To expose students to a deeper knowledge and
2. To develop the ability to use the language
appreciation of all categories of literary works in
innovatively and creatively for interpreting and
the language.
summarising information gained through various
learning experiences.
CLASSES XI & XII
There will be two papers in the subject:
Paper I - Theory: 3 hours…… 80 Marks
Paper II - Project Work ……. 20 Marks
PAPER I (THEORY): 80 Marks
There will be one paper of three hours duration, 3. Grammar: Functional grammar - correction of
which will consist of two sections: sentences and using words/idioms in sentences,
viz. correct structure with proper agreement of the
Section A: Language (40 marks)
subject and verb according to the number, gender,
Section B: Prescribed Textbooks (40 marks) case, tense and voice.
SECTION B
SECTION A PRESCRIBED TEXTBOOKS – 40 Marks
LANGUAGE – 40 Marks Candidates will be required to answer four questions
This section will consist of three questions, all of from any three of the prescribed textbooks.
which will be compulsory.
NOTE: The Class XII - ISC Examination paper will
1. Composition: One composition of 400 words be set on the entire syllabus prescribed for the
approximately, in the language, to be written out subject.
of a choice of 6 topics set within the experience
and mental maturity of the age-group of the The Class XI Examination is to be conducted on the
candidates. portion of this syllabus that is covered during the
academic year.
2. Comprehension: An unseen passage of about 300 The CISCE has not prescribed bifurcation of the
words to be set with questions and/or summary syllabus prescribed for this subject.
(with heading to test the ability to summarise
and/or to expand an idea given in the passage). For list of Prescribed Textbooks, see Appendix I.
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PAPER II (PROJECT WORK): 20 Marks
In addition to the syllabus prescribed above for Classes XI and XII, candidates are also required to be assessed
in Project Work. Details of the same are given below:
PROJECT WORK FOR CLASS XI
Project Work in Class XI comprises of assessment of 6. Giving a speech on a selected topic
candidates in Listening, Speaking and Writing skills. 7. Reading out, after correcting, a grammatically
These are to be assessed internally by the School, incorrect passage/s of suitable length (150- 200
during course work and shown in the student’s report words) based on the prescribed grammar
and school record. syllabus.
Candidates are to be assessed in three projects, one Writing Skills (Language/Literature)
each on Listening, Speaking and Writing Skills. A piece of written work of about 600 – 800 words
Details of Projects in Listening, Speaking and must be produced on any aspect of Language or the
Writing Skills are given below: portion of the Literature syllabus covered in
Class XI.
Listening Skills
List of suggested assignments for Project Work:
An unseen passage of about 500 words or a poem (of
1. Product/process description
appropriate length) may be read aloud, twice, the first
time at normal reading speed and the next time at a 2. Description of an event
slower speed. The passage/poem may be taken from 3. An autobiographical experience
any book, newspaper, magazine, journal and so on 4. Review of a book/serial/play/performance
but not from an ICSE or ISC textbook. A suitable 5. Summary or paraphrase of a chosen text from the
audio clip may also be used. syllabus
6. Selecting another story/poem on a theme studied
Students may make brief notes during the
in the syllabus and writing a summary of it
readings/playing of the audio clip, followed by
7. Giving an alternative title to a story or poem
answering objective type questions based on the studied in the syllabus and justifying the same
passage/poem/audio clip, on the paper provided.
Speaking Skills EVALUATION
Students are to be assessed through an individual Internal Evaluation by the Teacher (20 Marks):
presentation, e.g. extempore speaking, declamation, Assessment Description Marks
recitation, debate, of about three minutes followed by Criteria
a discussion with the subject teacher, for another two Listening Response to questions 6
or three minutes. Skills (Aural) based on listening
List of suggested assignments for Project Work: comprehension
Speaking Content, Fluency, 6
1. Narrating an experience
Skills (Oral) Vocabulary, Sentence
2. Giving directions or instructions on how to make structure, Confidence
or operate something level
3. Providing a description
Writing Skills Process, Content, 8
4. Giving a report Presentation, Originality
5. Expressing an opinion or a theme-based
conversation TOTAL 20
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PROJECT WORK FOR CLASS XII
Project Work in Class XII comprises of assessment 5. Expressing an opinion or a theme-based
of candidates in three projects, one each on conversation
Listening, Speaking and Writing Skills. 6. Giving a speech on a selected topic
Listening and Speaking skills are to be assessed 7. Reading out, after correcting, a grammatically
internally, by the School in Class XII. incorrect passage/s of suitable length (150 - 200
Writing Skills are to be assessed externally by the words) based on the grammar syllabus prescribed
Visiting Examiner, appointed locally and for Classes XI and XII.
approved by the CISCE.
Writing Skills (Literature): to be assessed externally
Details of assignments for Project Work are given
by the Visiting Examiner
below:
Candidates will be required to undertake one written
Listening Skills (to be internally assessed by the
assignment of 1000-1500 words on a text/texts
subject teacher)
studied in the Literature syllabus.
An unseen passage of about 500 words or a poem (of
The objective is to produce original, creative and
appropriate length) may be read aloud, twice, the first
insightful perspectives on a literary text or set of texts
time at normal reading speed and the next time at a
which may be from the short stories/ poems/ drama/
slower speed. The passage/poem may be taken from
novel from the syllabus.
any book, newspaper, magazine, journal and so on
but not from an ICSE or ISC textbook. A suitable The text/texts analysed in the Class XI Project
audio clip may also be used. Work must not be repeated in Class XII.
Students may make brief notes during the List of suggested assignments for Project Work:
readings/playing of the audio clip, followed by
1. Writing a short story based on a poem.
answering objective type questions based on the
passage/poem/audio clip, on the paper provided. 2. Writing a poem based on a story.
3. Analysing the relevance of a selected
Speaking Skills (to be internally assessed by the story/couplets in the present-day context.
subject teacher)
4. Imagining an alternate outcome or ending or
Students are to be assessed through an individual extension of the chosen text and its impact on the
presentation, e.g. extempore speaking, declamation, plot/setting/characters/mood and tone.
recitation, debate, of about three minutes followed by
5. Providing an alternate title to a given text and
a discussion with the subject teacher, for another two
giving a justification for the same.
or three minutes.
6. Imagining oneself as one of the main characters
List of suggested assignments for Project Work: of the story/novel/drama and describing what one
1. Narrating an experience would like to change in the story/novel/drama,
2. Giving directions or instructions on how to make giving reasons for the same.
or operate something 7. Analysing the theme of the story/poem/novel and
3. Providing a description expressing one’s opinion on the same.
4. Giving a report 8. Summarising / paraphrasing of the chosen text.
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9. Preparing a script for dramatization, based on the *Internal Evaluation by the Teacher (10 Marks)
short story/poem chosen.
10. Comparing and contrasting two Assessment Description Marks
characters/themes from different short Criteria
stories/poems of the prescribed texts. Listening Response to questions 5
Skills (Aural) based on listening
11. Appreciation of literary qualities of the chosen
comprehension
text.
Speaking Content, Fluency, 5
12. Analysing the background (historical, cultural,
Skills (Oral) Vocabulary, Sentence
literary context) and relevance of the works of
structure, Confidence
the writer/poet chosen.
13. Critical analysis of a news story published in four TOTAL 10
different newspapers.
14. Writing an article for a newspaper (news writing **Evaluation by the Visiting Examiner
of an event). (10 Marks)
Assessment Criteria and Description Marks
EVALUATION
1. Process 2
Marks (out of a total of 20) should be distributed (Identification of the topic, planning
as given below: and preparing a written outline)
2. Presentation 2
1. Internal Evaluation by Teacher*
(Overall formatting: headings, sub-
Listening Skills (Aural) 5 Marks headings, paragraphing, writing within
Speaking Skills (Oral) 5 Marks the word limit and providing a
separate title page)
2. External Evaluation by the Visiting 10 Marks
3. Content 4
Examiner of Writing Skills**
(Use a range of literary aspects in
order to present an organized and well-
TOTAL 20 Marks
structured complete assignment with
proper introduction, main body and
conclusion)
4. Originality 2
TOTAL 10
NOTE: No question paper for Project Work will be set by the CISCE.
