Blueprint Details for Class XII Overall Evaluation (80 Marks)
Distribution of Marks as per the Sections in the Activity Sheet
| Sr. No. | Name of the Section | Marks | Marks with Options |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prose | 34 | 34 |
| 2 | Poetry | 14 | 14 |
| 3 | Writing Skills | 16 | 48 |
| 4 | Novel (as a Genre) | 16 | 16 |
| Total | 80 | 112 | |
Distribution of Marks as per the Questions in the Activity Sheet
| Sr. No. | Type of the Question | Marks | % | Marks with Options |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Objective Type | 18 | 22.50 | 18 |
| 2 | Short Answer Type | 36 | 45.00 | 36 |
| 3 | Long Answer Type | 26 | 32.50 | 58 |
| Total | 80 | 100% | 112 | |
Distribution of Marks as per the Objectives in the Activity Sheet
| Sr. No. | Name of the Question | Marks | % | Marks with Options |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Knowledge and Understanding | 33 | 41.25 | 33 |
| 2 | Application | 23 | 28.75 | 23 |
| 3 | Skills | 11 | 13.25 | 31 |
| 4 | Creativity | 13 | 16.25 | 25 |
| Total | 80 | 100% | 112 | |
Activity Sheet Format (80 Marks) - Subject: Compulsory English, Std. XII
Section I: Prose (Reading for Comprehension, Language Study, Summary, Mind Mapping)
Q.1.A. Read the extract and complete the activities given below (Seen extract from Section No. 1 consisting of 275-300 words): [12]
- A1) Global understanding: 02
- A2) Complex factual: 02
- A3) Inference/Interpretation/Analysis: 02
- A4) Personal response: 02
- A5) Language study: 02
- A6) Vocabulary: 02
B) Language Study (Non-textual Grammar): [04]
- B1) Do as directed/Transformation of Sentence: 03
- B2) Spot the error: 01
Q.2.A. Read the extract and complete the activities given below (Unseen extract consisting of 275-300 words): [18]
- A1) Global understanding: 02
- A2) Complex factual: 02
- A3) Inference/Interpretation/Analysis: 02
- A4) Personal response: 02
- A5) Language study: 02
- A6) Vocabulary: 02
B) Summary Writing: [03]
- Write the summary of the above extract with a suitable title with the help of the given points/hints.
C) Mind Mapping: [03]
- Develop a ‘Mind Mapping’ frame/design using your ideas/thoughts/concepts to illustrate/develop on the given topic.
Section II: Poetry (Poetry and Appreciation)
Q.3.A. Read the extract and complete the activities given below (Seen extract from a poem of about 10-15 lines): [10]
- A1) Global understanding: 02
- A2) Inference/Interpretative/Analysis: 02
- A3) Personal Response: 02
- A4) Poetic Device: 02
- A5) Creativity (compose 2-4 lines): 02
B. Appreciation: [04]
- Read the extract and write as per the instructions (Seen extract of 10-15 lines from another poem asked in Q.3.A).
Section III: Writing Skills
Q.4. Complete the activities as per the instructions given below: [16]
- A. Drafting Virtual Messages/Statement of Purpose/Group Discussion: [04]
- B. Email/Report Writing/Interview: [04]
- C. Speech/Compering/Expansion of Ideas: [04]
- D. Review/Blog/Appeal: [04]
Note: In A, B, C, and D, paper setters should frame activities on all types in each set as options. Students are required to attempt any one activity from each set.
Section IV: Literary Genre - Novel
Q.5.A) Complete the activities given below as per the instructions: [16]
- 1. Activities on History of English Novel: 02
- 2. Activities to be framed on MCQ/Match the columns/Chronological order/Fill in the Blanks/True/False (Elements of Novel OR any other novel activities) (Activities should not be repeated in the sub-questions): 02
(B) Answer in about 50 words to the questions given below (Questions to be framed on elements such as Plot/Structure/Theme/Setting/Language/Character): [04]
- 1. Describe/Explain/Compare/Contrast/Name/Discuss: 02
- 2. Illustrate/Interpret/Narrate/Justify/Find/Identify: 02
(Please Note: Activities in Q.5 B should be framed on textbook content no. 4.2)
(C) Answer in about 50 words to the questions given below (Questions to be framed on elements such as Plot/Structure/Theme/Setting/Language/Character): [04]
- 1. Describe/Explain/Compare/Contrast/Name/Discuss: 02
- 2. Illustrate/Interpret/Narrate/Justify/Find/Identify: 02
(Please Note: Activities in Q.5 C should be framed on textbook content no. 4.3)
(D) Answer in about 50 words to the questions given below (Questions to be framed on elements such as Plot/Structure/Theme/Setting/Language/Character): [04]
- 1. Describe/Explain/Compare/Contrast/Name/Discuss: 02
- 2. Illustrate/Interpret/Narrate/Justify/Find/Identify: 02
(Please Note: Activities in Q.5 D should be framed on textbook content no. 4.4)
Instructions for Paper Setters
- Q.1 to Q.4 are purely activity-based questions.
- Grammar activities should be functional (in activity format) and not in a plain instruction-based type.
- In case of mind mapping – the model answer will be just for reference and cannot be treated as exact.
- Activities should not be repeated by any means throughout the activity sheet.
- Varieties/Novel activities are expected throughout the activity sheet.
- Sec V – Q.5 B, C, D are purely memory-based questions. Though varieties of options are mentioned at each place, a similar format should not be repeated throughout Section V.
