Class XI English: Semester I Activity Sheet Format
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 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. Read the extract and complete the activities given below.(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: 03 Marks
(Prepare 3 different activities having 4 alternatives each).
Q.2 A. Read the extract and complete the activities given below.(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 with the suitable title of the above extract. You may use the following points.(Give the points here.)
SECTION II: POETRY (8 Marks)
Q.3 A. Read the extract and complete the activities given below: (8 Marks)
(Seen extract from a poem of about of 10 - 15 lines)
| Activity Code & Type | Marks Distribution |
|---|---|
| A1) Global understanding | 02 Marks |
| A2) Inference/Interpretative/Analysis | 02 Marks |
| A3) Personal Response | 02 Marks |
| A4) Poetic Device | 02 Marks |
SECTION III: WRITING SKILLS (08 Marks)
Q.4 Complete the activities as per the instruction given below:
(A) Attempt 'any one' from the given activities:04 Marks
(I) Email :
OR
(II) Letter Writing :
(B) Attempt 'any one' from the given activities:04 Marks
(I) Expansion of Idea: :
OR
(II) Blog :
SECTION IV: LITERARY GENRE - DRAMA (04 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
Strictly follow the above layout while preparing First term activity sheet.

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