TIPS for Class XII students-Section C

Dear students,

Section C of your English Core paper consists of 6 questions carrying 40 marks

You need to cover the following
1. The poems & their poets
2. Short Questions ( at least 5 each) of all the chapters.
3. Just read the story once again and revise the questions.
4. Long questions should be at least one page (6 marks each)
5. Practise writing the questions.
6. For Novel, prepare separately for the characters and for the story line/plot related questions.
7. See old question papers, CBSE board papers and find frequently asked questions.
8. If you see at least 5 year's question papers, answer the short and long questions, that will be a good preparation for Section-C.
9. Ensure that you are not leaving any question un-answered.
10. In the short questions, you will find alternatives, choose the question you can answer the best. For Long questions also, you will be two questions each, think which question you know better and then start answering it.

Any score around 30 and above is not a bad score for this section. Just attempt all the questions.

ALL THE BEST

TIPS for Class XII students-Section B

Dear all,
In your Exam paper of English Core, Section B carries 30 marks. It consists of four Writing works
1. Short Composition of 4 Marks (any two out of Notice, Poster Making, Advertisement or Invitation)
2. Long Composition of 6 Marks (Normally a letter out of Letter to the Editor/Authority, Making an Enquiry, Placing an Order or Letter of Complaint)
3. Long Composition of 10 Marks ( Normally an article writing work)
4. Long Composition of 10 Marks ( Either writing a Speech for the Assembly or a debate for/against the motion on a given topic)

All the above works are high scoring. Because they carry separate marks for the whole writing work:
a) FORMAT  1/2 mark
b) CONTENT or SUBJECT MATTER  2/4 mark
c) EXPRESSION or FLUENCY 2/4 mark

If you want, you can attempt answering the B section at the end. It will help you in two ways. 1st- You have already answered the Section A & Section C (i.e. 30+40=70 marks)
2nd- If you answer the first two questions quickly, then during the last half an hour also, you can attempt answering the last two questions. The more satisfactorily you complete the work, the more you will score.
Remember, during the last one hour of your exam, you can write the FASTEST. So you can answer an article and the speech/debate easily in 15+15=30 minutes. All the students run short of time during the last one hour of any exam.

So, do the following to prepare well for Section B
1. Revise all the formats of Notice, Advertisement, Invitation, Letters, Article, Speech, Debate etc.
2. Try to answer at least two each of all the above types.
3. In case of advertisement, cover TO LET, FOR SALE, SITUATION VACANT, EDUCATIONAL etc. Answer both FORMAL & INFORMAL Invitation.
4. Write down all types of LETTERS. You can take up any one question paper of Pre Board or CBSE Board Exam of previous years.
5. Read some details about some recent and relevant topics. For example, Discipline, Mobile Phone, Exercise & Yoga, Wighty School Bags, Internet-Bane or Boon, Non-violence, Swatchata Abhiyan.
6. Do practice by WRITING again and again.
7. Avoid writing long sentences.
8. Break the write up in paragraphs.
9. It will also speed up your writing. You will be able to write quite faster in a few days.
10. Your preparation will never go wasted. It will surely help you in answering all the questions in TIME.

BEST OF LUCK

TIPS for Class XII students-Section A

Hello buddies,
Hope you all are working hard for the Board Exam scheduled from 4th March'18.
The first paper you are writing is ENGLISH CORE (301)
Here are some simple tips for you:

• Start revising/reading for the first exam at least 5 days before the exam date. i.e. 27 Feb-3 March. 
• Remember you have to do well in the first exam to give yourself positive feedback for the ramaining papers.
• Start revising all the sections, one by one.
• For Section A, Read some comprehension passages and try answering the questions. Write the answers on a paper/note book.
• To find the similar word from the passage, focus on the paragraph, if given within bracket, read it two or three times, you will find the word. It is not the same word you are searching. Its similar/alike in meaning. That's not so difficult after all. You can find the word from the context. 
• For Note making, read another passage and practise making notes for the given passage. Dont forget to add a title and make some abbreviations as well. It will give you two (2) extra marks certainly. 
• Practise writing the summary from the notes and not from the passage. Try to limit yourself within 80-90 words i.e maximum 10 lines. 
• Remember, if you can score high in the Reading section, your Total score will be very good as you have covered 30% of the question paper already. But don't waste lot of time.
• Try to complete all the questions under this section within 60-70 minutes. (30 marks)

Read the next updates for TIPS on Sections B & C

Marking Scheme Pre Board 1 Class XII

CODE No.					Total Pages: 07
KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA CRPF AMERIGOG, GUWAHATI – 23 1ST PRE BOARD-2017 – 2018 MARKING SCHEME
SUBJECT:			ENGLISH			CLASS:		XII
TIME:			3 HRS	SET 1		MAXIMUM MARKS:		100
General Instructions:
1. Evaluation is to be done as per instructions provided in the marking scheme. 2. The marking scheme provides suggested value points and not the complete answers. 3. If a question has parts, marks must be awarded on the right hand side for each part. Marks awarded to different parts of a question should then be totalled up, written and encircled in the left hand margin of the answer concerned. 4. If a question does not have any parts, marks for that question must be awarded in the left – hand margin of the answer. 5. Where marks are allotted separately for content and expression as per the marking scheme, they have to be reflected separately and then totalled up. This is MANDATORY. 6. A slash (/) in the marking scheme indicates alternative answer(s) to a question. If a student writes an answer which is not given in the marking scheme but which seems to be equally acceptable, marks must be awarded only in consultation with the Subject Committee Convener/Principal/Head-Examiner. 7. If a child has attempted an extra question, the answer deserving more marks should be retained and the other answer be scored out. 8. Q1 & Q2 under Section A (Reading) and Q8 under Section C ( Literature) have been designed to test students’ ability to comprehend the given passage. As such the examinees need not be unnecessarily penalised for their language errors. 9. Where questions have been designed to test the writing skills of the students, the expression (grammatical accuracy, appropriate use of words, style, spelling, organization and presentation of relevant matter in a coherent and logical way) assumes as much importance as the content. 10. Identify major mistakes and shortcomings before awarding marks. 11. Wherever the word limit is given no marks will be deducted for exceeding it. However, due credit should be given for precise answers. 12. If a student in response to a short answer type question writes a single word/ phrase answer which constitutes the core of the answer it must be accepted and awarded marks. 13. If a student literally lifts a portion of the given passage / extract from the question paper as an answer to the question no mark(s) to be deducted on this count as long as it is relevant and indicative of the desired understanding on the part of the student (reference questions under Q1, Q2 and Q8. 14. A full scale of marks 0 to 100 is to be used while awarding marks. In case of an answer book deserving 90 marks and above marks be awarded only in consultation with the Subject Committee Convener/Principal/Head-Examiner.
		SECTION A: READING							30
1.		Comprehension Passage NOTE: No mark(s) should be deducted for mistakes in usage and grammar, spelling or word limit. Full marks may be awarded if a student has been able to identify the core ideas. If a student literally lifelifts a portion of the given passage as an answer to the question no mark(s) to be deducted for this as long as it is relevant.					12
	(a)	On the basis of your understanding of the passage, answer the following questions by choosing the most appropriate option.							1×4 = 4
	1.	b. small actions and decisions are important in one’s life					1
	2.	a. steadily gave up bad habits					1
	3.	c. every day Gandhi made efforts to change himself in small ways					1
	4.	b. they build character in small way					1
	(b)	Answer the following questions as briefly as possible.							1×6 = 6
	1.	As small choices and actions impact our lives by adding up to an ultimate profound effect in the end, growing in small ways and taking small steps one at a time. Makes performing acts easy.					1
	2.	The organic process of growth can be illustrated through the example of a child’s process of growth as a sequential series from crawling, then standing and walking and finally learning to run.					1
	3.	According to the author, the universal law of nature is to grow in small ways in one’s day to day activities, as Gandhiji did					1
	4.	Gandhiji accomplished the most difficult tasks effortlessly by deliberately and consistently attempting to change himself, and grow in small ways every day.					1
	5.	In Gandhiji’s life what was not seen was his self-mastery, disciplined training, or his inner efforts to overcome his fears, doubts, anxieties, and inner efforts					1
	6.	We can achieve our ideal goals by choosing to grow in small ways and taking small steps, one at a time, particularly when our ideal goal look too far to be achievable.					1
	(c)	Pick out words from the passage which are similar in meaning to the following:							2
	1.	a. deliberately					1
	2.	b. impact					1
2.		Comprehension Passage NOTE: No mark(s) should be deducted for mistakes in usage and grammar, spelling or word limit. Full marks may be awarded if a student has been able to identify the core ideas. If a student literally lifelifts a portion of the given passage as an answer to the question no mark(s) to be deducted for this as long as it is relevant.					10
	(a)	On the basis of your understanding of the passage, answer the following questions by choosing the most appropriate option.							1×4 = 4
	1.	b. traditional music, arts, literature					1
	2.	c.  they are pure as well as sensuous					1
	(b)	Answer the following questions as briefly as possible.							1×4 = 4
	1.	The author finds the breeze in Marina beach soothing his body, refreshing his mind, brightening the intellect and sharpening his tongue.					1
	2.	We know that music is important for the people of South India because concerts draw packed houses and people sit out all night under adverse conditions to listen to Karnatic music.					1
	3.	The common connection among the language, music, dance of South India is the fact that it is patronized by every street corner which boasts of literary forums, a debating society, and a music dance and dramatic club, and music and dance is patronized by every South Indian family.					1
	4.	Karnataka music has a peculiar charm of its own likened to the moon’s soft beauty and soft pace.					1
	5.	The Bharatnatyam dance form is the most graceful and enchanting dance form while the Kathakali form is the most masculine and virile					1
	6.	Kalakhetra, founded by Rukmini Devi Arundale, is internationally renowned for turning out hundreds of celebrated maestros and dancers who have brought name and glory to the country.
	7.	a. cantankerous                                   b. mellifluous
3.		Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow:					8
		NOTE: If a student has attempted only summary or only notes, due credit should be given. 1 mark allotted for the title be given, even if a student has written the title either in Q3(a) or Q3(b). Content must be divided into headings and sub-headings. The notes provided below are only guidelines. Any other title, main points and sub-points may be accepted if they are indicative of the candidate’s understanding of the given passage, and the notes include the main points with suitable and recognizable abbreviations. Complete sentences are not to be accepted as notes. Numbering of points may be indicated in different ways, as long as a consistent pattern is followed.
	(a)	NOTE MAKING Distribution of Marks Abbreviations/ Symbols (with/ without key) – any four Title Content (minimum 3 headings and sub-headings, with proper indentation and notes)					1 1 3		5
		Suggested Notes: NOTE: Accept the notes and summary in the 3rd person. Also accept them written in the 1st person provided the format is correct and content is covered properly
		Title: Work is Worship (or any other suitable title)
		1.      the nature of work a.       a relief from tedium b.      prod profound delight c.       interesting in itself d.      much work is tiresome e.       excess of work painful 2.      Work as filler for leisure time a.       Fills hours without leading to decide what to do b.      Decisive actions lead to doubts about missed out actions c.       Exercising choice of work is tiresome 3.      Leisure work (general) a.       Sign of civ b.      Few have reached that goal 4.      Leisure work for the rich a.       Boredom at not being told what to do i.                    Relief sought from hunting wild game in Africa ii.                  From round-the-world trip b.      Options ltd. With advancing age c.       Intelligent rich work as hard as poor 5.      Necessity of work a.       Preventive of boredom b.      Holidays become more delicious c.       More zestful, provided it is not overdone d.      Provides chances of success and opportunities for ambition e.       Monetary gains from work f.       Builds up a reputation g.      Essential ingred. of happiness Abbreviations: 1.      Prod: produce 2.      Civ: civilization 3.      Ltd: limited 4.      Ingred: ingredient
	(b)	Summary The summary should include all the important points given in the notes Content Expression Work provides pleasurable relief from tedium, can be tiresome and painful, particularly when having to make choices. As a leisure time activity, it is a useful filler and a sign of civilization. The idle rich resort to game hunting and round the world trips but the intelligent among them wok like the poor. Conclusively, work I a preventive against boredom, makes holidays more interesting and provides opportunities for success, monetary gains, avenues for building up a reputation which is essential for human happiness.					2 1		3
		SECTION B: ADVANCED WRITING SKILLS							30
4.		. Advertisement-Marking scheme: Format suitable Heading/ Classification 1m Content relevance 2 m- type of accommodation, rent expected, whom and when to contact, contact address. Expression (Grammatical accuracy, spellings, suitable style and selection of words) 1m					1 2 1		4
		SAVE  ELECTRICITY BEST SERVANT, CRUELEST MASTER SUPPLY IS NOT UNLIMITED ·         Switch off all electric appliances ·         Solar options are to be tapped ·         Pay electricity bills on time ·         Light marriage pandals with LED ELECTRICITY SAVED IS LIFE SAVED Issued in public interest                 Electricity Board, Govt. of India
		Informal Invitation Format (The format should include: The Address in short/date Salutation, subscription) Content Expression					2 2		4
		Suggested value points - Occasion - where – -when-date and time - any other relevant detail.
5.		Letter Writing Note – No marks are to be awarded if only the format is given. Credit should be given for the candidate’s creativity in presentation of ideas. Use of both the modified block (traditional) and the block format (new) is permitted. Format 1. Sender’s address, 2. Date, 3. Receiver’s address, 4. Subject/ Heading, 5. Salutation, 6. Complimentary Close Content Expression Grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spelling Coherence and relevance of ideas and style					1 1		1 3 2
		Suggested Value Points Letter to the Editor- open manholes causing accidents - serious threats to daily commuters but have not been attended by the authorities - no street lighting - these manholes leading to pollution and the breeding of insect and vermin in the locality. - request to higher authority to take action - request to publish the letter (any other relevant details) OR Job application for the post of nursery teacher – - refer to the advertisement - emphasise suitability for the post - requisite qualification - requisite experience - resume attached with all relevant details
6.		Debate Format Content Expression Grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spelling Coherence and relevance of ideas and style					2 ½ 2 ½		1 4 5
		Suggested Value Points - for the motion-brain drain is not a bane for the country -India has a huge population out of which only a few leave the country - country can be served even if one stays or settles abroad. - Many earn money, after earning fame and enhancing their knowledge return to serve the country. -India’s pride becoming CEOs of top companies and never lose an opportunity to serve the nation. - Against the motion- India’s loss, best scientists, doctors, educationists settle abroad. -material loss, cultural loss. - Unethical, serving another nation with your knowledge instead of your own country - Materialistic intentions (any other relevant point OR Speech Writing Format-Heading-By-line Content Expression Grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spelling Coherence and relevance of ideas and style Suggested Value Points Heading-Discipline Shapes the future of a Student., by-……….. - Makes a child focussed - Dispels confusion - Improves time management, helps in completing all work including school work - a disciplined child is less vulnerable to peer pressure - will have a smooth personal life - will do well academically (any other relevant point)
7.		Article Writing Format Content Expression Grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spelling Coherence and relevance of ideas and style OR Report Writing Format Content Expression Grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spelling Coherence and relevance of ideas and style					2 ½ 2 ½		1 4 5
		Suggested Value Points Headline-By-line India- Tourist’s Dream Destination by Navtej/Nabanita -places of worship-religious tourism -foreigners-places of historical interest, monuments -hill stations during summer -the sun-kissed beaches in winter -leisure tourism -adventure tourism (any other relevant point)        OR Suggested Value Points Headline-Awareness Camp for Dengue and Chikungunya By-line………………. - Address by two eminent doctors -How the disease is caused due to mosquito bite -Measures to keep the locality clean and free of mosquitoes -dry out stagnant water -Spray DDT -Use mosquito repellent -Use mosquito net -High fever, headache, nausea visit doctor and take medication - the children and teachers were distributed pamphlets -highly informative and created awareness
		SECTION C: LITERATURE TEXTBOOKS & LONG READING TEXT NOTE: The objective of the section on Literature is to test a candidate’s ability to understand and interpret the prescribed text through short and long answer type questions. Hence both content and expression in answers to the given questions deserve equal importance while awarding marks.					40
8.		This question has been designed to test the students’ understanding of the text and their ability to interpret, evaluate and respond to the questions based on the given extract. In other words, it attempts to test their reading comprehension.					4
		If we were not so single-minded about keeping our lives moving, and for once could do nothing, perhaps a huge silence might interrupt this sadness of never understanding ourselves and of threatening ourselves with death.
	(a)	-Man is single-minded about his own progress and advancement, forgetting the pros and cons of reckless dev elopement.					1
	(b)	- Man in his materialistic pursuits has forgotten his emotional needs making him sad and isolated					1
	(c)	- The race for arms and ammunition, the destruction of nature etc. , man has threatened himself with death.					1
	(d)	-No. The poet wants humans to keep quiet till the count of twelve and introspect on his destructive actions and stop them He wants peace.					1
		OR
		. Therefore, on every morrow, are we wreathing A flowery band to bind us to the earth, Spite of despondence, of the inhuman dearth Of noble natures, of the gloomy days Of all the unhealthy and o’er-darkened ways, Made for our searching
	(a)	- Every morning we are weaving memories of beautiful things and moments into a garland which motivates us and helps us to live our lives in spite of our troubles					1
	(b)	- There are few people noble in character, generous and kind. There is a dearth of such people as everyone is selfish and corrupt					1
	(c)	- The unhealthy and o’er-darkened ways refer to the trials and tribulations of life, the selfish methods we adopt to reach our goals					1
	(d)	- Jealousy and hatred fill our lives with sadness and rob us of our carefreeness. These are the evils that make us suffer in life.					1
9		Short Answer Type Questions Distribution of marks: Content Expression (deduct ½ a mark for two or more grammatical/ spelling mistakes)					2 1
		Value points:
	1.	M Hamel’s declaration only German would be taught in Alsace and Lorraine was a blow to Franz. M Hamel calls French the most beautiful language. Village elders had come to show their love for France and French. Pride in one’s language reflects pride in one’s country.
	2.	Amount was not important. What was important was that the British had to part with their money and prestige and accept defeat at the hands of the indigo sharecroppers.
	3.	Merry children and sprinting trees signify youth and life in sharp contrast to the poet’s mother who was old and dying.
	4.	- Aunt Jennifer creates an alternative world of free and fearless tigers to express her longing for freedom from the bondage of marriage. If one lacked the courage to break free they would suffer like Aunt Jennifer, totally subjugated by her ruthless husband
	5.	– Derry will not go back to being a recluse - Mr Lamb had shown him the beauty of life - He was no longer full of self-pity. - He had defied his mother to come and meet him
	6.	- No, in fact he misguided them. Evans in the guise of McLeery told the police he had been hit by Evans who had escaped. He gave directions to find him thus fooling them further. In reality Evans was in front of them and laughing at the police’s inefficiency.
		Q10 and Q11 These questions have been set to test the students understanding of the text and their ability to interpret evaluate and respond to the issues raised therein. Hence no particular answer can be accepted as the only correct answer. All presentations may be accepted as equally correct provided they have been duly supported by the facts drawn from the text. The important thing is that the students should be able to justify his/ her viewpoint.
10.		Distribution of marks: Content Expression Grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spelling Coherence and relevance of ideas and style (deduct ½ a mark for two or more grammatical/ spelling mistakes)					1 ½ 1 ½		3 3
		- Derry was full of self-pity - people like Derry with a burnt and scarred face need counselling - Lack of counselling leads to alienation -people suffer from depression, anger and self-pity - cannot appreciate life - Mr. Lamb changed Derry’s perception - Was strong in spite of tin leg - Helped Derry appreciate the beauty of life and told him about things that mattered. -Derry became positive and fought with his mother to meet him again. -was a turning point in his life                             OR . For change to take place one requires perseverance and persistence, both of which were possessed by Rajkumar Shukla. Rajkumar Shukla desired Gandhiji to take up the cause of poor peasants in Champaran. He met Gandhiji during the Lucknow sessions of the congress. But Gandhiji had many engagements in different parts of the country. Shukla accompanied Gaandhiji everywhere and waited till he was free. Gandhiji was too impressed by Shukla’s tenacity and went to Bihar with him. His determination also gave him the foresight and the judgement to assess the potential for success that was possible, if Gandhiji could be involved in their problem. Without running after immediate gratification for his efforts he had grittily stuck on to his resolve of bringing their problem before Gandhiji and then expect a solution. His determination gave him the spirit to pursue the matter which would be of benefit to the entire farmer community instead of going with his individual demands before the authorities. Thus Shukla’s determination empowered him with persistence, foresight, community spirit and the will to spurn immediate gratification and work towards fulfillment of ultimate goal.
11.		Distribution of marks: Content Expression Grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spelling Coherence and relevance of ideas and style (deduct ½ a mark for two or more grammatical/ spelling mistakes)					1 ½ 1 ½		3 3
		Sophie, a young teenager is a dreamer rather than an overambitious person. Though she knows she is headed for the biscuit factory after her schooling, she imagines herself owning a boutique and when chided by Jansie from where she would get the money for such a harebrained scheme, she retorts that she will earn enough money to own a boutique. That she is a dreamer is proved by the fact that she romanticizes her brother’s workplaces and the places he visits thinking of herself riding pillion with him wearing a yellow caped dress while her brother would be in black leather. She even adulated Danny Casey, a sports star as the epitome of glamorous sophistication. Though she sees her mother slogging at home and the father toiling to feed the family, she remains oblivious to the hard reality and lets her dreams overpower her reasoning. Jansie on the other hand is fully aware of their strained family circumstances, accepts her future prospects of employment at the local biscuit factory as inevitable and chides Sophie about her dreams. She is gullible and despite knowing her friend’s nature is led to believe about her friend’s rendezvous with Danny Casey. OR - The peddler was poor and had never been treated kindly. He was lonely and bitter. However when the crofter who had no wife or child welcomed him and gave him supper, he was surprised by his hospitality and kindness. Even then he betrayed his kindness and stole his thirty kronor. The ironmaster mistook him for his old friend, the captain and took him home. The peddler did not reveal his identity expecting some money from the ironmaster. His daughter Edla was also extremely sweet and welcomed him to their house. Later, when the ironmaster realised he was not his friend asked him to leave, but his daughter persuaded him to allow the peddler to stay for Christmas as they had promised him. He interpreted her actions to be nobility and was impressed by her kindness that was unconditional. All this made him feel guilty for having stolen the money which he later returned.
		Q12 and Q13 – long Reading Text NOTE: Accept any answer that correlates with the novel and seems relevant
12.		Distribution of marks: Content Expression Grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spelling Coherence and relevance of ideas and style (deduct ½ a mark for two or more grammatical/ spelling mistakes)					1 ½ 1 ½		3 3
		First interaction we learn how strange Griffin was and how desperate he was to get a room. He did not bargain and asked for supper at the  ‘Coaches and Horses’.Mrs Hall was a shrewd businesswoman and was happy to get a guest who did not bargain. She did her best to please him. She was also a curious woman and was shocked by his appearance, his long coat, hat, glasses, bandages covering his face. She noticed his reluctance to give his coat for drying. The stranger was tense and wanted to be left alone. He was also famished as he quickly ate his food. He pulled the blinds and ate and smoked with his mouth covered. Mrs Hall was taken aback by his rude behaviour but kept quiet because she was getting money.
13.		Distribution of marks: Content Expression Grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spelling Coherence and relevance of ideas and style (deduct ½ a mark for two or more grammatical/ spelling mistakes)					1 ½ 1 ½		3 3
		Value points: 13. Though both Kemp and Griffin are fellow scientists and had been students together, their approach to science is different due to their innate natures. While they are both geniuses and fond of experimentation, Kemp is a cautious and rational man who maintains a mature approach towards scientific studies and financial responsibility. Griffin is extremely obsessed by his experiments and his secretive nature and his streak of not considering the means to an end, makes him a reckless, irresponsible scientist. When Griffin turns to him for support for unleashing a reign of terror,  Kemp, being a law-abiding citizen places his  duties as a citizen above his person and profession. He even concedes to act as a bait to trap Griffin for the police, putting his life at risk. Griffin, though equally selfless in scientific matters, works to fulfill personal goals. Griffin is an example of science without humanity while Kemp has no destructive spirit