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Shri Swami Vivekanand Shikshan Sanstha, Kolhapur

Class XI English: Semester I Activity Sheet Format

Subject Code: English (01) | Total Marks: 50

Dear Students and Teachers,

Understanding the blueprint of your question paper is the first major step toward securing excellent grades. To help you prepare systematically, here is the official Semester I Activity Sheet Format (50 Marks) for Class XI English, following the standardized pattern of Shri Swami Vivekanand Shikshan Sanstha, Kolhapur.

SECTION I: PROSE (30 Marks)

Reading for Comprehension, Language Study & Summary Writing

Q.1 A. Seen Extract (12 Marks)

Based on an extract from Section No.1 of your textbook consisting of 275–300 words.

Activity Code & Type	Marks Distribution
A1) Global understanding	02 Marks
A2) Complex factual	02 Marks
A3) Inference / Interpretation / Analysis	02 Marks
A4) Personal response	02 Marks
A5) Language study (Grammar)	02 Marks
A6) Vocabulary	02 Marks

Q.1 B. Language Study (Non-Textual Grammar) (03 Marks)

• 1) Do as directed / Transformation of Sentence: 02 Marks
• 2) Spot the error: 01 Mark

Q.2 A. Unseen Extract (12 Marks)

Based on an unfamiliar external context extract consisting of 275–300 words.

Activity Code & Type	Marks Distribution
A1) Global understanding	02 Marks
A2) Complex factual	02 Marks
A3) Inference / Interpretation / Analysis	02 Marks
A4) Personal response	02 Marks
A5) Language study	02 Marks
A6) Vocabulary	02 Marks

Q.2 B. Summary Writing (03 Marks)

Write a summary of the unseen extract given in Q.2 A. Remember to provide a suitable title and utilize the provided points or hints.

SECTION II: POETRY (04 Marks)

Q.3 Poetic Appreciation

Write a complete poetic appreciation of the given poem extract. This will be a Seen Extract consisting of 10 to 15 lines. [Total: 04 Marks]

SECTION III: WRITING SKILLS (08 Marks)

Q.4 Writing Skills Assignments

Students must attempt any one activity from each of the sets (A and B) provided below:

Set	Writing Options Available	Marks
Set A	E-mail OR Letter Writing (Formal)	04 Marks
Set B	Expansion of Ideas OR Blog Writing OR Film Review	04 Marks

Paper Setter Note: In both Set A and Set B, activities must be framed on all types as choices. Students have the flexibility to choose their preferred option.

SECTION IV: LITERARY GENRE - DRAMA (08 Marks)

Q.5 A. History of English Drama (04 Marks)

These activities are strictly based on Unit 4.1 of your curriculum text.

• Activity 1: Questions on History of English Drama 02 Marks
• Activity 2: Questions on History of English Drama 02 Marks

Question Formats: Formats can include MCQs, Match the columns, Chronological order, Fill in the Blanks, True or False, or Elements of Drama. Sub-questions will not be repeated.

Q.5 B. One Act Play Analysis (04 Marks)

These questions are strictly based on Unit 4.2. You need to answer in about 50 words.

• Question 1: Describe / Explain / Compare / Contrast / Name / Discuss 02 Marks
• Question 2: Illustrate / Interpret / Narrate / Justify / Find / Identify 02 Marks

Note: These prompts will target structural elements such as Plot, Structure, Theme, Setting, Language, and Character.

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Good luck with your exam preparations! Stay focused and practice writing within timelines.