CBSE Class 10 Syllabus for English 2022-23: Get PDF

CBSE English Syllabus for Class 10 2022-2023: English is the most used language in the world, so it is important to have a good command of the language. Studying English helps students to get better marks in different subjects. To score better marks in the English subject, it is essential that the students be familiar with the syllabus of the subject.

Due to the pandemic, the CBSE board has now decided to conduct the exam in two terms, Term 1 and Term 2. This article provides all the latest details related to the English CBSE Class 10 syllabus 2022-23 and CBSE class 10 English syllabus chapters. Students looking for details related to that can refer to this article. Students can also download the syllabus in PDF on this page. Read on to find out more!

CBSE Class 10 Syllabus 2022-23 English: PDF Download

The Central Board of Secondary Education, or CBSE, has published the revised Class 10 term-by-term syllabus. The updated syllabus contains course material and assessment structure for Term 1 and Term 2 of the current academic session 2022-23.

CBSE Class 10th Term 1 English Syllabus has been tabulated below:

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Class 10 English Term 2 Syllabus

The English Term 2 syllabus for CBSE Class 10 is released on the official website. Students can download the syllabus from here. CBSE Class 10th Term 2 English Syllabus has been tabulated below:

CBSE Class 10 English Term 1 and Term 2 – Weightage

There are three sections in CBSE Class 10 English:

1. Reading
2. Writing Skills with Grammar
3. Literature Textbook and Extended Text Reading

Let us see the weightage of each of the sections:

Section A-Reading (20 Marks)

CBSE Class 10 English Term 1 and Term 2; section A – Reading will have two unseen passages of a total of 700-750 words.
I. Multiple Choice Questions based on a Discursive passage of 400-450 words to test inference, evaluation, and vocabulary. Ten out of twelve questions are to be answered. (10×1=10)
II. Multiple Choice Questions based on a Case-based factual passage (with visual input statistical data, chart, etc.) of 300-350 words to test analysis and interpretation. Ten out of twelve questions are to be answered. (10×1=10)

(Total length of two passages- 700-750 words)

Section B – Writing Skills With Grammar (20 Marks)

Literature Textbooks – 10 Marks

I. Multiple Choice Questions based on an extract from drama/prose to test inference, evaluation, and vocabulary. Any 1 out of 2 extracts is to be done. (5×1=5)
II. Multiple Choice Questions based on an extract from poetry to test analysis and interpretation. Any 1 out of 2 extracts is to be done. (5×1=5)

Grammar – 10 Marks

I. You will be given twelve MCQs, out of which only ten you will have to answer. Questions shall be based on the following:

i) Tenses
ii) Modals
iii) Subject-verb concord
iv) Reported speech
– Commands and requests
– Statements
– Questions
v) Determiners

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Section C – Literature Textbooks and Supplementary Reading Texts (40 Marks)

Writing

I. Formal letter (word limit 100-120 words) based on a given situation. One out of two questions is to be answered. (5 marks)
II. Writing an analytical paragraph (word limit 100-120 words) based on a given outline/data/chart. One out of two questions is to be answered. (5 marks)

Literature

III. Four out of six: Short answer type questions to be answered in 20-30 words each from First Flight and Footprints Without Feet. (8 marks)
IV. Four out of six: Short answer type questions to be answered in 40-50 words each from First Flight and Footprints Without Feet. (12 marks)
V. One out of two: Long answer type questions from First Flight to be answered in about 100-120 words each to assess creativity, imagination, and extrapolation beyond the text and across the texts. This can be a passage-based question taken from a situation/plot from the texts. (5 marks)
VI. One out of two: Long answer type questions from Footprints Without Feet on theme or plot involving interpretation, extrapolation beyond the text, and inference or character sketch to be answered in about 100-120 words. (5 marks)

CBSE Class 10 English Syllabus 2021 – Deleted Topics

Prescribed Books: Published by NCERT, New Delhi

1. First Flight – Text for Class X
2. Footprints without feet – Supplementary Reader for Class X
3. Words and Expressions-II (WORKBOOK FOR CLASS X)

Guidelines for Assessment in Listening and Speaking Skills

(i) Activities
1. Activities for listening and speaking are available at www.cbseacademic.in can be used for developing the listening and speaking skills of students.
2. Subject teachers should also refer to books prescribed in the syllabus.
3. In addition to the above, teachers may plan their own activities and create their own material for assessing listening and speaking skills.

(ii) Parameters for Assessment
The listening and speaking skills are to be assessed on the following parameters:
1. Interactive competence (Initiation & turn-taking, relevance to the topic).
2. Fluency (cohesion, coherence, and speed of delivery).
3. Pronunciation
4. Language (accuracy and vocabulary).

(iii) Schedule
1. The practice of listening and speaking skills should be done throughout the academic year.
2. The final assessment of the skills is to be done as per the convenience and schedule of the school.

(iv) Record Keeping
The record of the activities done and the marks given must be kept for three months after the declaration of result, for any random checking by the Board.

No recording of speaking skills is to be sent to the Board.

Now you have a clear idea about the detailed CBSE Class 10 syllabus for English Communicative as well as English Language and Literature. Finish each and every topic included in the syllabus.

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FAQs on CBSE Class 10 English Syllabus

Here are some of the frequently asked questions related to the CBSE English syllabus for Class 10:

Q1: How early should I finish my English syllabus for the Class 10 Board exam?
A: You should complete the English syllabus for Class 10 at least 30 days prior to the exam date. Then focus on revision of all the important topics.

Q2: What is the English Term 1 Syllabus for Class 10?
A: CBSE Class 10 Term 1 Syllabus for English is available for 4 sections namely Reading, Writing, Grammar and Literature. You can download the revised and reduced syllabus for Class 10 English in detail from this page.
However, Literature: First Flight includes the following chapters:
1. A Letter to God
2. Nelson Mandela
3. Two Stories About Flying
4. From the Diary of Anne Frank
5. The Hundred Dresses 1
6. The Hundred Dresses 2 

Poems include:
1. Dust of Snow
2. Fire and Ice
3. A Tiger in the Zoo
4. The Ball Poem 

Literature: Footprints Without Feet includes the following chapters
1. A Triumph of Surgery
2. The Thief’s Story
3. Footprints Without Feet

Q3: How many chapters are there in English CBSE Class 10 syllabus?
A: There are 3 English books prescribed by CBSE for Class 10. The number of chapters in each book is:
(i) First Flight: 11 Chapters
(ii) Footprints Without Feet Supplementary Reader: 10 Chapters
(iii) Words And Expression-2: 11 Chapters

Q4: Is there any change in CBSE 12th Syllabus 2021-22?
A: Yes, the Central Board of Secondary Education has changed the syllabus recently. Now the entire syllabus has been divided into 2 terms – Term 1 and Term 2. 

Q5: What are the passing marks for CBSE 10 exams?
A: Students must get 33% marks to pass the examination.

Q6: From where can one download the CBSE Class 10th English Syllabus?
A. Students can download the latest CBSE Class 10th English Syllabus by using the link provided in this article or by clicking here.

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