CBSE class 11 english syllabus has been revised for session 2021-22. The syllabus has been divided into two equal parts for term 1 and term 2 exams. Recently, CBSE has published class 12 term 2 date sheet. The exam will be conducted from Apr 26, 2022.

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Table of Content

  1. CBSE Class 11 Highlights
  2. CBSE Class 11th English Syllabus
  3. CBSE Class 11th English Paper Pattern
  4. CBSE Class 11th English Marking Scheme
  5. CBSE Class 11th English Preparation Tips
  6. CBSE Class 11th English FAQs

CBSE Class 11th Highlights

Exam Name

CBSE Class 11th Annual Exam 2022

Conducting Body

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)

Exam Duration

2 hours 15 minutes

Exam Mode

Offline (Pen & Paper)

Official Website

cbseacademic.nic.in

CBSE Class 11th English Syllabus

CBSE Class 11th English Syllabus consists of Prose and Poetry from the Prescribed textbooks Hornbill and Snapshot. Chapter from Hornbill will carry a total of 9 marks and Snapshot will carry a total of 7 marks making the literature section of CBSE Class 11th English Exam of 16 marks in total.

Book

Chapter

Hornbill
  • The Voice of the Rain (Poem)
  • The Ailing Planet: The Green
  • Movement’s Role (Prose)
  • The Browning Version (Play)
  • Childhood (Poem)
  • Silk Road (Prose)

Snapshot
  • Albert Einstein at School (Prose)
  • Mother’s Day (Play)
  • Birth (Prose)

CBSE Class 11th English Paper Pattern

CBSE Class 11th English exam will be conducted for 40 marks. The paper is divided into three sections:

  • Reading Section:

For a total of 8 marks, this section will consist of 1 question with 2 sub-parts which are Note making and Summary (up to 50) words based on a passage.

  • Writing Section:

This section will consist of 4 questions for a total of 16 marks which includes 2 short writing tasks, Letter writing and Composition writing.

  • Literature Section:

All the questions asked in this section will be based on the prescribed textbooks i.e., the Hornbill and the Snapshots.

Also Check: NCERT Solutions for Class 11 English Hornbill

CBSE Class 11th English Marking Scheme

Below table depicts the marking scheme of the English exam as per the CBSE Class 11th English Syllabus, understanding the schema will help you in writing you answers precisely and as expected by the examiner:

Section

Particulars

Schema

Marks

Reading

Note Making

(5 marks)
  • Title – 1 mark
  • Numbering and indenting – 1 mark
  • Key/glossary – 1 mark
  • Notes – 2 marks

8 marks

Summary

(3 marks)
  • Content – 2 marks
  • Expression – 1 mark

Writing

Notice/ Ad

(3 marks)
  • Format – 1 mark
  • Content – 1 mark
  • Expression – 1 mark

16 marks

Poster

(3 marks)
  • Format – 1 mark
  • Content – 1 mark
  • Expression – 1 mark

Letter Writing

(5 marks)
  • Format – 1 mark
  • Content – 2 marks
  • Expression – 2 marks

Composition Writing

(5 marks)
  • Format – 1 mark
  • Content – 2 marks
  • Expression – 2 marks

Literature

Two Short Answer Questions out of 4

(4 marks)

Question from Prose – 2 marks

Question from Poetry – 2 marks

16 marks

One short Answer Question out of 2

(2 marks)

Prose (Snapshot) – 2 marks

One Long Answer Question out of 2

(5 marks)

Prose/ Poetry (Hornbill) – 5 marks

One Long Answer Question out of 2

(5 marks)

Question on Chapter (Hornbill/ Snapshot) – 5 marks

Total

40 marks

CBSE Class 11th English Exam Preparation Tips

Unlike other exams, languages, especially English, requires students to be very descriptive about their attempt in answering the questions. For this, the student needs to have a good understanding and knowledge of the text being taught in the classroom. Most part of the English exam is about visualizing and elaboration of ideas.

Below we share a few helpful tips that can guide you with your preparation for CBSE Class 11th English Exam.

  • Syllabus: What makes the English exam tough is not the questions that are asked but the vast syllabus to be covered. Skim through the syllabus to get an idea of the chapters you are thorough with and require little effort to prepare for.
  • Textbook: Stick to your textbooks, solve question-answers with reference to the chapter text. This will give you an insight on the chapter itself and you’ll be able to solve any questions from any part of the chapter.
  • Work on Grammar: Grammar is another important part of the English exam. A good grammar will make sure you don’t miss on those tiny yet significant marks.
  • Practice: Practice solving as many question papers as you can. This will give you the exam temperament and boost your writing speed while being descriptive at the same time.
  • Relax: Covering a vast syllabus can be overwhelming, don’t forget to take short intervals to release the tension.

CBSE Class 11th English Syllabus FAQs

Ques.: Where can I find CBSE Class 11th English Syllabus?

Ans.: You can download the CBSE Class 11th English Syllabus from the link given above or you can visit the official site of CBSE.

Ques.: Where can I find the PDF of CBSE Class 11th English Textbooks?

Ans.: The textbooks for CBSE Class 11th English and other subjects can be found at the official website of NCERT.

Ques.: How to prepare for Composition Writing in CBSE Class 11th English Syllabus?

Ans.: In the Composition Writing section of CBSE Class 11th English Syllabus, students will be asked to write one of the categories: Article/ Report/ Narrative/ Speech/ Debate for 120-150 words. Students can practice writing topics based on the above categories.

Ques.: What are the Important Chapters in CBSE Class 11th English?

Ans.: Students should give equal importance to all chapters in the syllabus, however, if short on time, students can focus on the textbook Hornbill since as per the CBSE Class 11th English Syllabus, Hornbill will carry a total of 9 marks out of 15 in the literature section.

Ques.: Will CBSE Class 11th English include internal assessment?

Ans.: As per the CBSE Class 11th English Syllabus, students will be granted marks out of 10 based on the assessment for Speaking and Listening.