SYLLABUS FOR SECOND TERM EXAMINATION 2078

Grade: 10
English
 (Written Test: 75 Marks + Practical Test: 25 Marks=Total 100 Marks)

A. Grammar Topics -11 marks

1. Articles
2. Prepositions
3. Concord (Subject Verb Agreement)
4. Transformation of Sentences
5. Tenses
6. Active and Passive Voice
7. Reported Speech
8. Causative Verbs
9. Conditional Sentences
10. Connectives
11. Tag Questions

B. Short Writing/Guided Writing Topics-16 marks

1. Paragraph Writing
2. Cooking Recipes and Menus
3. Writing Rules and Regulations
4. Preparing Invitation Cards/Letters
5. Dialogue Writing in a Cued Situation
6. Debate Writing
7. News Report/Article
8. Poster/Pamphlet/Brochure
9. Free story Writing
10. Guided Story Writing
11. CV Writing
12. Designing and Drafting Advertisements
13. Rules and Regulations
14. Short Speech Writing 

C. Long/Free Writing Topics -8 marks)

1. Essays 
 Descriptive
 Argumentative
 Agree or Disagree
 Opinion Essays
 Narrative Essay
2. Letters (Formal and Informal)
  Letter to the Editor
 Letter to friends and family
3. Reviews (Book and Movie)
4. Job Application with CV

D. Reading -40 marks

1. Seen Comprehension Text
All the reading texts from the Textbook Unit 1-13
2. Unseen Comprehension Test

Authentic Texts Areas:

i. Anecdotes xiv. Jobs and Market
ii. Anthropology xv. Literature
iii. Banking and Finance xvi. Marine Life
iv. Biodiversity xvii. Meteorology
v. Culture and Values xviii. Music
vi. Current Affairs xix. Notice and Announcements
vii. Education xx. Public Administration
viii. Food and Nutrition xxi. Science and Technology
ix. Geography xxii. Social and Business
x. Great Personalities Correspondences
xi. Health and Medical Sciences xxiii. Space Exploration
xii. History xxiv. Sports
xiii. International Relations xxv. Transportation

Note: Practical Tests evaluation is based on these criteria. (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

E. CAS: Continuous Assessment -5 Marks

 Classroom etiquettes (Audio-video status/Use of digital response

tools/Decent Appearance)
 Attendance/Punctuality/Communication (messaging and information
on Viber/Class chat)
 Home Assignment and Class/Practice Tests 

F. Listening Test: 7.5 Marks

G. Speaking Test: 7.5 Marks

 Debate/Presentation 
 Class Interaction & participation

H. Additional Book Reading: Class Presentation: 5 Marks

Task: Read the book: The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari by Robin
Sharma thoroughly again and prepare a group/class presentation/paper
focusing on the following areas.
 General Observations/Information
 Writer’s motive
 Summary
 Overall reflection
 Critical commentary/appreciation
 Takeaway message
 Symbolism in the Book
 The narrative technique (How is the story told)
 Theme discussion
 Characters
 Recommendations

The End