CBSE Class 11 English Syllabus 2023-24

English Syllabus of Class 11: Along with CBSE Class 11 English Syllabus, here we provide the Latest Course Structure, Exam Pattern, Deleted Topics & Assessment Details. CBSE has released the CBSE Syllabus for Class 11 English 2023-24. Students are advised to go through the English Syllabus Class 11th to know the topics and sub-topics of the subject. understanding the English syllabus for class 11 CBSE 2023 24 helps you to score good marks in your exams.

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CBSE Class 11 English Syllabus 2023-24

The detailed and chapter-wise CBSE Syllabus for Class 11 English 2023 24 is given below:

ENGLISH CORE
CODE NO. 301
CLASS – XI
2023-24

Section A – 26 Marks
Reading Skills

I Reading Comprehension through Unseen Passages (10+8=18 Marks)

1. One unseen passage to assess comprehension, interpretation, analysis, inference

and vocabulary. The passage may be factual, descriptive or literary.

2. One unseen case-based factual passage with verbal/visual inputs like statistical data, charts etc. to assess comprehension, interpretation, analysis, inference and evaluation.

Note: The combined word limit for both passages will be 600-750. Multiple Choice Questions / Objective Type Questions will be asked.

3. Note Making and Summarization based on a passage of approximately 200-250 words.

  1. Note Making: 5 Marks
    • Title: 1
    • Numbering and indenting: 1
    • Key/glossary: 1
    • Notes: 2
  2. Summary (up to 50 words): 3 Marks
    • Content: 2
    • Expression: 1

Section B – 23 Marks
Grammar and Creative Writing Skills

II Grammar: 5 Marks

4. Questions on Gap filling (Tenses, Clauses)

5. Questions on re-ordering/transformation of sentences (Total of seven questions to be done out of the eight given).

III Creative Writing Skills: 16 Marks

6. Short writing task – Classified Advertisements, up to 50 words. One out of the two given questions to be answered (3 Marks: Format: 1 / Content: 1 / Expression: 1)

7. Short writing task –Poster up to 50 words. One out of the two given questions is to be answered. (3 marks: Format: 1 / Content: 1 / Expression: 1)

8. Long Writing task: Speech in 120-150 words based on verbal/visual cues related to contemporary / age-appropriate topics. One out of the two given questions is to be answered. (5 Marks: Format: 1 / Content: 2 / Expression: 2)

9. Long Writing Task: Debate based on visual/verbal inputs in 120-150 words, thematically related to contemporary, topical issues. One out of the two given questions is to be answered. (5 Marks: Format: 1 / Content: 2 / Expression: 2)

Section C – 31 Marks
Literature Text Book and Supplementary Reading Text

This section will have a variety of assessment items including Multiple Choice Questions, Objective Type Questions, Short Answer Type Questions and Long Answer Type Questions to assess comprehension, interpretation, analysis, evaluation and extrapolation beyond the text.

  1. One Poetry extracts out of two, from the book Hornbill, to assess comprehension, interpretation, analysis, inference and appreciation. (3×1=3 Marks)
  2. One Prose extract out of two, from the book Hornbill, to assess comprehension, interpretation, analysis, evaluation and appreciation. (3×1=3 Marks)
  3. One prose extracts out of two, from the book Snapshots, to assess comprehension, interpretation, analysis, inference and appreciation. (4×1=4 Marks)
  4. Two Short answer type questions (one from Prose and one from Poetry, from the book Hornbill), out of four, to be answered in 40-50 words. Questions should elicit inferential responses through critical thinking. (3×2=6 Marks)
  5. One Short answer type question, from the book Snapshots, is to be answered in 40- 50 words. Questions should elicit inferential responses through critical thinking. One out of two questions to be done. (3×1=3 Marks)
  6. One Long answer type question, from Prose/Poetry of Hornbill, to be answered in 120-150 words. Questions can be based on incident/theme/passage/extract/event, as reference points to assess extrapolation beyond and across the text. The question will elicit an analytical and evaluative response from the student. Anyone out of two questions to be done? (1×6=6 Marks)
  7. One Long answer type question, based on the chapters from the book Snapshots, to be answered in 120-150 words, to assess global comprehension and extrapolation beyond the text. Questions to provide analytical and evaluative responses, using incidents, events, and themes, as reference points. Anyone out of two questions to be done? (1×6=6 Marks)

Prescribed Books
1. Hornbill: English Reader published by National Council of Education Research and Training, New Delhi

  1. The Portrait of a Lady (Prose)
  2. A Photograph (Poem)
  3. “We’re Not Afraid to Die… if We Can be Together •Discovering Tut: the Saga Continues
  4. The Laburnum Top (Poem)
  5. The Voice of the Rain (Poem)
  6. Childhood (Poem)
  7. The Adventure
  8. Silk Road (Prose)
  9. Father to Son

2. Snapshots: Supplementary Reader published by National Council of Education Research and Training, New Delhi

  1. The Summer of the Beautiful White Horse (Prose)
  2. The Address (Prose)
  3. Mother’s Day (Play)
  4. Birth ( Prose)
  5. The Tale of Melon City

INTERNAL ASSESSMENT

Assessment of Listening Skills – 05 marks.
Assessment of Speaking Skills – 05 Marks
Project Work – 10 Marks

CBSE Class 11 English Syllabus 2023-24 (Core)

Question Paper Design
English CORE XI (Code No. 301)
2023-24

SectionRecalling, reasoning, appreciating literary convention, inference, analysis, creativity with fluency, and Critical Thinking.Total marks
Reading SkillsConceptual understanding, decoding, Analyzing, inferring, interpreting, appreciating, literary, conventions and vocabulary, summarizing and using appropriate format/s.26
Grammar and Creative Writing SkillsRecalling, reasoning, appreciating literary convention, inference, analysis, creativity with fluency, and Critical Thinking.23
Literature Text Book and Supplementary ReadingTextRecalling, reasoning, appreciating literary convention, inference, analysis, creativity withfluency, Critical Thinking.31
TOTAL80
Internal AssessmentAssessment of Listening and Speaking Skills
Listening
Speaking		10
5+5
Project Work10
GRAND TOTAL 100

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