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Module 1: Getting Started & Unseen Passages (Reading Skills)

Module 1: Getting Started & Unseen Passages (Reading Skills)

The foundational module of the CBSE Grade 12 English Core course provides a comprehensive introduction to reading comprehension skills essential for examination success. Emphasizing effective strategies for enhancing reading proficiency, the module outlines the examination structure and equips students with methods for note-making and summarization. The chapter also explores different types of unseen passages and techniques for maximizing learning outcomes through active engagement with diverse reading materials.

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  1. 1
    Getting Started & Unseen Passages (Reading Skills)

    This section introduces CBSE Grade 12 English reading comprehension skills...

  2. 1.1
    Course Introduction & Overview

    This section introduces the CBSE Grade 12 English Core course structure and...

  3. 1.2
    Unseen Passages For Comprehension

    This section focuses on the essential skills needed for understanding and...

  4. 1.3
    Unseen Passages For Note-Making & Summarization

    This section focuses on developing skills for note-making and summarization...

  5. 1.1.1
    Navigating The Course Platform

    This section introduces learners to the online course platform, outlining...

  6. 1.1.2
    Understanding The Cbse Class 12 English Paper Pattern And Marking Scheme

    This section outlines the CBSE Class 12 English exam structure, detailing...

  7. 1.1.2.1
    Structure Of The 80-Mark Theory Paper

    This section outlines the structure and marking scheme of the 80-mark theory...

  8. 1.1.2.1.1
    Section A: Reading Skills (22 Marks)

    This section focuses on essential reading skills required for comprehension...

  9. 1.1.2.1.1.1
    Unseen Passage For Comprehension (12 Marks)

    This section prepares students for effectively tackling unseen passages in...

  10. 1.1.2.1.1.2
    Unseen Case-Based Factual Passage (10 Marks)

    This section focuses on the unseen case-based factual passage segment of the...

  11. 1.1.2.1.2
    Section B: Creative Writing Skills (18 Marks)

    This section covers the essential elements and expectations for creative...

  12. 1.1.2.1.2.1
    Short Compositions (8 Marks)

    This section focuses on short compositions for the CBSE English Core...

  13. 1.1.2.1.2.1.1
    Notice Writing (4 Marks)

    Notice writing is a concise skill requiring accurate formatting, relevant...

  14. 1.1.2.1.2.1.2
    Formal/informal Invitation And Reply Writing (4 Marks)

    This section focuses on the essential skills required for writing formal and...

  15. 1.1.2.1.2.2
    Long Compositions (10 Marks)

    This section focuses on the structure and requirements of long compositions...

  16. 1.1.2.1.2.2.1
    Letter Writing (5 Marks)

    This section provides an overview of letter writing as part of the CBSE...

  17. 1.1.2.1.2.2.2
    Article/report Writing (5 Marks)

    This section focuses on the essential aspects of writing articles and...

  18. 1.1.2.1.3
    Section C: Literature Textbooks (Flamingo & Vistas) (40 Marks)

    This section outlines the structure of the literature component of the CBSE...

  19. 1.1.2.1.3.1
    Reference To The Context (Extract-Based Questions) (16 Marks)

    This section emphasizes the importance of extract-based questions in...

  20. 1.1.2.1.3.1.1
    Poetry Extract (6 Marks)

    This section outlines the assessment of poetry extracts in the CBSE Class 12...

  21. 1.1.2.1.3.1.2
    Prose Extract From Vistas (4 Marks)

    This section outlines the importance of the prose extract in the CBSE Class...

  22. 1.1.2.1.3.1.3
    Prose Extract From Flamingo (6 Marks)

    This section emphasizes the importance of reading comprehension skills...

  23. 1.1.2.1.3.2
    Short Answer Type Questions (14 Marks)

    This section elaborates on Short Answer Type Questions (SAQs) in the CBSE...

  24. 1.1.2.1.3.2.1
    Five Questions From Flamingo (10 Marks)

    This section outlines the assessment structure for the English Core...

  25. 1.1.2.1.3.2.2
    Two Questions From Vistas (4 Marks)

    This section highlights the importance of practice in answering questions...

  26. 1.1.2.1.3.3
    Long Answer Type Questions (10 Marks)

    This section explores the format and expectations for Long Answer Type...

  27. 1.1.2.1.3.3.1
    One Question From Flamingo (5 Marks)

    This section focuses on assessing students' understanding of unseen passages...

  28. 1.1.2.1.3.3.2
    One Question From Vistas (5 Marks)

    This section outlines the significance and structure of answering one...

  29. 1.4
    Effective Study Strategies For English

    This section outlines essential study strategies for excelling in English,...

  30. 1.4.1
    Immerse Yourself In Diverse Reading

    Engaging in diverse reading significantly improves vocabulary,...

  31. 1.4.2
    Practice Active Reading Techniques

    Active reading enhances comprehension through engagement with the text,...

  32. 1.4.3
    Consistent Writing Practice Is Key

    Consistent writing practice is essential for developing proficiency in...

  33. 1.4.4
    Master Literary Devices

    This section introduces key literary devices crucial for analyzing...

  34. 1.4.5
    Systematic Vocabulary Building

    This section emphasizes the importance of systematic vocabulary building for...

  35. 1.4.6
    Reinforce Grammar Fundamentals

    This section emphasizes the importance of grammatical accuracy and provides...

  36. 1.4.7
    Simulate Exam Conditions For Time Management

    This section emphasizes the importance of simulating exam conditions to...

  37. 1.4.8
    Regular Review And Revision

    Regular review and revision are essential for knowledge retention, ensuring...

  38. 1.5
    Strategies For Reading And Understanding Different Types Of Passages

    This section provides strategies for tackling different types of unseen...

  39. 1.5.1
    Factual Passages

    This section focuses on factual passages that convey objective information,...

  40. 1.5.2
    Discursive Passages

    Discursive passages present arguments and analyses on specific topics,...

  41. 1.5.3
    Literary Passages

    This section emphasizes the importance of understanding different types of...

  42. 1.6
    Universal Reading Strategy For All Unseen Passages

    This section introduces a universal reading strategy, the '3-Pass' method,...

  43. 1.6.1
    Skim Read (Pass 1 - The Gist)

    The section introduces the 'Skim Read' technique, a foundational strategy...

  44. 1.6.2
    Read The Questions (Preparation)

    This section emphasizes the importance of reading questions before analyzing...

  45. 1.6.3
    Active Read (Pass 2 - Targeted Search)

    Active reading, specifically the second pass, focuses on a detailed...

  46. 1.6.4
    Review And Verify (Pass 3 - Final Check)

    The 'Review and Verify' stage emphasizes the importance of re-reading...

  47. 1.7
    Techniques For Identifying Main Ideas And Supporting Details

    This section focuses on methods to discern main ideas and supporting details...

  48. 1.7.1
    Identifying The Main Idea

    This section focuses on strategies for identifying the main ideas and...

  49. 1.7.2
    Identifying Supporting Details

    This section discusses how to identify main ideas and supporting details in...

  50. 1.8
    Answering Multiple-Choice Questions (Mcqs) And Short Answer Questions (Saqs)

    This section provides strategies for effectively answering multiple-choice...

  51. 1.8.1
    Strategies For Mcqs

    This section outlines effective strategies for answering multiple-choice...

  52. 1.8.2
    Strategies For Saqs (Short Answer Questions)

    This section outlines effective strategies for tackling Short Answer...

  53. 1.9
    Practice Exercises With Varied Unseen Passages

    This section provides practice exercises containing unseen passages to...

What we have learnt

  • Understanding the CBSE Class 12 English examination structure is crucial for effective preparation.
  • Effective reading strategies enhance comprehension and retention of unseen passages.
  • Note-making is an essential skill that aids in organizing and summarizing information efficiently.

Key Concepts

-- Reading Comprehension
The ability to understand, interpret, and engage with written texts.
-- Unseen Passages
Textual excerpts encountered in exams that test understanding and analysis.
-- NoteMaking
The process of summarizing and organizing information for better retention and recall.
-- Summary Writing
Creating a concise representation of a text based on key points extracted from notes.

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