CBSE Class 10 English Syllabus 2023- 2024

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The new CBSE Class 10 English Syllabus for the academic year 2023-2024 is out. It tells you what you’ll study in English Language & Literature this year. Knowing this helps you get ready for the board exams happening later. English is an important subject that can boost your grades, just like other core subjects.

Also Check: CBSE Syllabus for Class 10

The syllabus has two parts: Communicative English and Language & Literature. To do well, it’s essential to understand all the chapters and topics mentioned in the syllabus.

CBSE 10th English Syllabus 2023-24

We’ve laid out the detailed plan for CBSE Class 10 English Syllabus 2023-24, covering both Language and Literature subjects. This syllabus aims to help students enhance their reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and communication skills. It includes topics for all three sections of the paper.

(i) Reading

(ii) Writing & Grammar and

(iii) Literature

CBSE Class 10 English Syllabus 2023-24
Sections	Section Name	Competencies	Total Marks
Section A	Reading	Question-based on the following kinds of unseen passages to assess inference, evaluation, vocabulary, analysis and interpretation: 1. Discursive passage (400-450 words) 2. Case-based Factual passage (with visual input/ statistical data/ chart etc. 300-350 words)	20
Section B	Creative Writing Skills	I. Writing a Formal Letter based on a given situation in 100-120 words. One out of two questions is to be answered II. Writing an Analytical Paragraph (100-120 words) on a given Map / Chart / Graph / Cue/s. One out of two questions is to be answered.	20
Section B	Grammar	1. Tenses 2. Modals 3. Subject-Verb Concord 4. Determiner 5. Reported Speech Commands and Requests Statements Questions	20
Section C	Literature	Questions based on extracts/texts to assess interpretation, inference, extrapolation beyond the text and across the texts. Reference to the Context– One extract out of two from Drama / Prose & One extract out of two from poetry Short & Very Long Answer Questions Four out of Five Short Answer Type Questions to be answered in 40-50 words from the book FIRST FLIGHT Two out of Three Short Answer Type Questions to be answered in 40-50 words each from FOOTPRINTS WITHOUT FEET. One out of two Long Answer Type Questions from FIRST FLIGHT to be answered in about 100-120 words One out of two Long Answer Type Questions from FOOTPRINTS WITHOUT FEET on theme or plot to be answered in about 100-120 words	40
Total			80

CBSE Class 10 English Syllabus 2023-24 for Literature

Book	Chapters
FIRST FLIGHT– Prose	A letter to God Nelson Mandela – Long Walk to Freedom Two Stories About Flying From the Diary of Anne Frank Glimpses of India Mijbil the Otter Madam Rides the Bus The Sermon at Benares The Proposal (Play)
FIRST FLIGHT– Poems	Dust of Snow Fire and Ice A tiger in the Zoo How to Tell Wild Animals The Ball Poem Amanda! The Trees Fog The Tale of Custard the Dragon For Anne Gregory
FOOTPRINTS WITHOUT FEET	A triumph of Surgery The Thief’s Story The Midnight Visitor A Question of Trust Footprints Without Feet The making of a Scientist The necklace Bholi The Book That Saved the Earth
WORDS AND EXPRESSIONS	1. Encourage interaction among peers, students, and teachers through activities such as role-play, discussions, group work etc 2. Reduce teacher-talking time and keep it to the minimum 3. Take up questions for discussion to encourage pupils to participate and to marshal their ideas and express and defend their views, and 4. Follow the Speaking and Listening activities given in the NCERT books.

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CBSE Class 10 English Language And Literature Syllabus 2023-24

Sections	Weightage
A	Reading Skills (40 periods)*	20 Marks
B	Writing Skills with Grammar (40 periods)*	20 Marks
C	Language through Literature (50 periods)*	40 Marks1`

CBSE Class 10 English Language and Literature Syllabus: Course Structure 2023-24

The CBSE Class 10 English Language and Literature theory paper carries 80 marks. Students are evaluated on specific topics. There’s also an internal assessment for 20 marks that counts toward their evaluation. To improve their writing, students can practice unseen passages and essays on various subjects.

Section-wise Weightage of Communicative
Section	Topics with Number of Periods	Weightage
A	Reading Skills (40 Periods)	20
B	Writing Skills and Grammar (40 Periods)	20
C	Language through Literature (50 Periods)	40
	Internal Assessment	20
	Total	100

CBSE Class 10 English Syllabus 2023- 2024 FAQs

What is the syllabus of Class 10th for 2023-24?

The syllabus for Class 10th in the 2023-24 academic session typically covers subjects such as Mathematics, Science, Social Science, English, and additional electives as per the curriculum set by the education board.

Is the CBSE syllabus released for 2023-24?

Yes, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the CBSE Syllabus for Class 10 for the 2023-2024 academic session. The syllabus is available for all the main subjects and electives.

How many chapters are there in Class 10 English?

The Class 10 English textbook is divided into 11 chapters, each of which is explained in straightforward language.

Is the 10th English exam easy?

Students generally found the CBSE Class 10 English exam to be easy and manageable. Experts describe the paper as ranging from easy to moderate difficulty. Those who took the exam in 2023 reported that it was relatively easy.