Mar 31, 2017
Objectives of teaching English from class XI to XII as per Curriculum
ENGLISH (CORE) (CODE NO. 301)
FOR CLASSES XI & XII
BACKGROUND
Students are expected to have acquired a reasonable degree
of language proficiency in English by the time they come to class XI, and the
course will aim, essentially at promoting the higher-order language skills.
For a large number of students, the higher secondary stage
will be a preparation for the university, where a fairly high degree of
proficiency in English may be required. But for another large group, the higher
secondary stage may be a preparation for entry into the world of work. The Core
Course should cater to both the groups by promoting the language skills
required for academic study as well as the language skills required for the
workplace.
OBJECTIVES
The general objectives are:
- to listen and comprehend live as well as record in writing oral presentations on variety of topics
- to develop greater confidence and proficiency in the use of language skills necessary for social and academic purposes
- to participate in group discussions, interviews by making short oral presentation on given topics
- to perceive the overall meaning and organisation of the text (i.e., the relationships of the different “chunks” in the text to each other
- to identify the central/main point and supporting details, etc., t build communicative competence in various registers of English
- to promote advanced language skills with an aim to develop the skills of reasoning, drawing inferences, etc. through meaningful activities
- to translate texts from mother tongue(s) into English and vice versa
- to develop ability and knowledge required in order to engage in independent reflection and enquiry
At the end of this stage learners will be able to do the
following:
- read and comprehend extended texts (prescribed and non-prescribed) in the following genres: science fiction, drama, poetry, biography, autobiography, travel and sports literature, etc.
- text-based writing (i.e. writing in response to questions or tasks based on prescribed or unseen texts)
- understand and respond to lectures, speeches, etc.
- write expository/argumentative essays, explaining or developing a topic, arguing a case, etc.
- write formal/informal letters and applications for different purposes
- write items related to the workplace (minutes, memoranda, notices, summaries, reports etc.)
- filling up of forms, preparing a CV, e-mail messages, making notes from reference materials, recorded talks etc.
Objectives of teaching English from Class IX to X as per Curriculum
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
(Code NO. 184)
FOR CLASSES IX & X
BACKGROUND
Traditionally language learning materials beyond the initial
stages have been sourced from literature: prose, fiction and poetry. While
there is a trend for inclusion of a wider range of contemporary and authentic
texts, accessible and culturally appropriate pieces of literature should play a
pivotal role at the secondary stage of education. The English class should not
be seen as a place merely to read poems and stories in, but an area of
activities to develop the learners imagination as a major aim of language
study, and to equip the learner with communicative skills to perform various
language functions through speech and writing.
OBJECTIVES
The general objectives are:
- to build greater confidence and proficiency in oral and written communication
- to develop the ability and knowledge required in order to engage in independent reflection and inquiry
- to use appropriate English to communicate in various social settings
- equip learners with essential language skills to question and to articulate their point of view
- to build competence in the different registers of English
- to develop sensitivity to, and appreciation of, other varieties of English, Indian English, and the culture they reflect
- to enable the learner to access knowledge and information through reference skills (consulting a dictionary/thesaurus, library, internet, etc.)
- to develop curiosity and creativity through extensive reading
- to facilitate self-learning to enable them to become independent learner
- to review, organize and edit their own work and work done by peers
At the end of this stage learners will be able to do the
following:
- give a brief oral description of events/incidents of topical interest
- retell the contents of authentic audio texts (weather reports, public announcements, simple advertisements, short interviews etc.)
- participate in conversations, discussions etc. on topics of mutual interest in non-class room situations
- narrate the story depicted pictorially or in any other non-verbal mode
- respond in writing to business letters, official communications
- read and identify the main points/significant details of texts like scripts of audio-video interviews, discussions, debates, etc.
- write without prior preparation on a given topic and be able to defend or explain the position taken/views expressed in the form of articles, speech or a debate
- write a summary of short lectures on familiar topics by making/taking notes
- write an assessment of different points of view expressed in a discussion/debate
- read poems effectively (with proper rhythm and intonation)
- transcode information from a graph/chart to a description/report and write a dialogue, short story or report
Objectives of teaching English from classes VI to VIII as per Curriculum
ENGLISH
(FOR CLASSES VI TO VIII)
BACKGROUND
CBSE views
English language development as key element of the curriculum; it is a critical
tool for the learning of all other subjects that the learner is required to
study at all the levels. Learners need to be aware of the many purposes of the
use of English as well as the diverse forms that it takes and to serve this end
they begin to learn to use the appropriate forms of the language suited to the
variety of audiences and purposes. They learn to distinguish the formal
language of an official letter, the figurative language of a poem and the
technical language of a lab report. The English Curriculum at Middle is aimed
at developing language skills to analyse and interpret ideas and information in
order to enable them to communicate effectively. At the same time the study of
literature is also meant to understand other people, cultures vis-à-vis
themselves and to appreciate the power of many different uses of language on
one hand and to use literature as a tool to teach language on the other.
OBJECTIVES
The student will develop the
ability to:
- read a variety of fiction and non-fiction materials for different purposes
- interpret, analyse, infer and evaluate written work linking it with personal experiences and knowledge
- communicate ideas for a variety of purposes using various features of ` appropriate forms for a specific audience in a given context
- express and respond to a range of ideas and opinions concisely, clearly and appropriately
- organize information creatively and logically during any expression
- concentrate by identifying the main points and staying on the topic
- use appropriate forms of language suited to a variety of purposes
- use appropriate style and structure in communication
- give and receive feedback for a piece of communication and subsequently improve as per the suggestions arrived at
- use correctly the conventions of language viz., spelling, grammar, punctuation of the set of vocabulary and syntax used
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