CBSE-ENGLISH CLASS 11 SYLLABUS DETAILS

The CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) class 11 English syllabus comprises the following components:

1. Reading Skills:

   - Multiple unseen passages (including prose and poetry) with a variety of comprehension questions (including vocabulary, inference, and literary analysis).

2. Writing Skills and Grammar:

   - Formal and informal letter writing (complaints, inquiries, applications, etc.)

   - Articles, determiners, and prepositions

   - Sentence transformation (based on various grammatical structures)

   - Editing and omission tasks

   - Rearranging sentences to form coherent paragraphs

   - Note-making and summarizing

   - Precis writing

   - Dialogue writing

   - Speech writing

3. Literature:

   - Prose: Detailed study of two prose texts from the prescribed textbook, including short and long answer questions, vocabulary, and writing tasks.

   - Poetry: In-depth analysis of selected poems from the prescribed textbook, including critical appreciation, interpretation, and poetic devices.

   - Supplementary Reading Text: One out of two prose texts from the prescribed supplementary textbook with short answer questions and writing tasks.

4. Drama:

   - Study of one play from the prescribed textbook, including character analysis, plot summary, and questions related to the theme, setting, and dramatic techniques.

5. Fiction:

   - Study of one novel from the prescribed textbook, including character sketches, plot summary, and questions related to the theme, narrative techniques, and social context.

6. Writing Section:

   - Long writing tasks like article writing, speech writing, report writing, and story writing (based on given outlines or prompts).

7. Literature Textbooks:

   - Hornbill (Prose)

   - Snapshots (Supplementary Reader)

   - Woven Words (Supplementary Reader)

The class 11 English syllabus aims to develop students' reading, writing, grammar, and critical thinking skills. It focuses on literary analysis, comprehension, and effective communication through various writing tasks. The syllabus may vary slightly depending on the school and academic year, so it is advisable to refer to the official CBSE guidelines and prescribed textbooks for the most accurate and up-to-date information.