ISC Class 12 English Syllabus For Semester (1 & 2) 2024-25

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ISC Class 12 English Syllabus For Semester (1 & 2) 2024-25

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ISC Class 12 English Semester Wise Syllabus 2024-25

Semester 1 (Marks: 40)		Semester 2 (Marks: 40)
Language
Portion To Be Covered		Portion To Be Covered
Comprehension		Composition
Grammar		Directed Writing
		Proposal Writing
Semester 1 (Marks: 40)		Semester 2 (Marks: 40)
Literature
Portion To Be Covered		Portion To Be Covered
Name of the Textbook	Names of the Poems/Short Stories/chapters of the prescribed Novel/Drama to be covered	Name of the Textbook	Names of the Poems/Short Stories/chapters of the prescribed Novel/Drama to be covered
I. The Tempest: William Shakespeare	Act III	I.The Tempest: William Shakespeare	Acts IV & V
II. Echoes: A Collection of ISC Short Stories	1. To Build a Fire – Jack London 2. The Story of an Hour – Kate Chopin	II. Echoes: A Collection of ISC Short Stories	3. The Singing Lesson – Katherine Mansfield 4. The Sound Machine – Roald Dahl 5. B. Wordsworth – V.S. Naipaul
III. Reverie: A Collection of ISC Poems	1. The Darkling Thrush Thomas Hardy 2. Birches– Robert Frost 3. Crossing the Bar – Alfred, Lord Tennyson	III. Reverie: A Collection of ISC Poems	4. Dover Beach – Matthew Arnold 5. We are the Music Makers – Arthur William Edgar O’Shaughnessy

Structure of the Paper

There will be 2 papers:

Paper 1. Language (3 hours) - 100 Marks

I. Composition

A composition on one of a number of subjects (narrative, descriptive, reflective, argumentative, discursive topics, and short story). The required length of the composition should be 400 – 450 words.

II. a) Directed Writing

Directed writing includes article writing, book review, film review, review of the cultural program, speech writing, report writing, personal profile, and statement of purpose.

b) Proposal Writing

Candidates are required to write a proposal based on a given situation. A proposal is required to have an introduction, objectives, and a list of measures to be taken. A concluding statement is desirable.

III. Short-Answer Questions

To test students’ knowledge of grammar, structure, and usage.

IV. Comprehension

A passage of 500 words is provided. It tests the candidates’ knowledge of vocabulary and ability to understand the content and infer information and meanings.

Paper 2. Literature (3 hours) - 100 Marks

ISC Class 12 Syllabus - Literature in English:

Drama: The Tempest: William Shakespeare (Complete drama)
Echoes: A Collection of ISC Short Stories

To Build a Fire – Jack London
The Story of an Hour – Kate Chopin
The Singing Lesson – Katherine Mansfield
The Sound Machine – Roald Dahl
B. Wordsworth – V.S. Naipaul

Reverie: A Collection of ISC Poems

The Darkling Thrush – Thomas Hardy
Birches – Robert Frost
Crossing the Bar – Alfred, Lord Tennyson
Dover Beach – Matthew Arnold
We are the Music Makers – Arthur William Edgar O’Shaughnessy

FAQs on ISC Class 12 English Syllabus For Semester (1 & 2) 2024-25

1. Where can I download the ISC syllabus for Class 12 English 2024-25?

You can easily download the entire syllabus from the download link mentioned in the article above. Vedantu provides the latest verified syllabus as released by the Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE). Vedantu is your prominent online learning platform with high-quality, trustworthy study materials that help you bring out the best in all kinds of competitive examinations.

2. Does Vedantu provide ISC sample papers?

Yes, ISC Sample Papers for Class 12 can be downloaded for free from here. You can access ISC Sample Paper for Class 12 English from here. These sample papers help you in scoring good marks in your final examinations. The sample papers hold great value to prepare you for the ISC Board exam. They are written in clear and easy-to-understand language to facilitate better understanding for students.

3. What types of questions will be there in English Literature for ISC Class 12?

Students will be required to answer five questions - one textual question on the Shakespeare play (containing three short passages and candidate will be required to answer questions set on two of the passages) along with four other questions (episodes, plots, characters, themes, or ideas, and other literary qualities), each carrying 20 marks.

4. How to score well in the ISC English board examination?

Follow your textbook along with the reliable study material at Vedantu that covers all the topics from your syllabus. Practicing language (Paper-1) will help you rectify any mistakes and gain command over the English language and its overall structure and usage. Try solving the sample papers/practice papers before appearing for the examination. Go through your NCERT textbooks for the literature part (Paper-2). Vedantu has verified study material designed by veterans to help you score great marks in the examinations.