CBSE Class 11 English Core Lesson Plan | Syllabus, Books, Monthly Plan

πŸ“˜ CBSE Class 11 English Core Lesson Plan (2024–25)

This comprehensive lesson plan is designed for CBSE Class 11 English Core (Subject Code 301) for the academic session 2024–25. It includes the official syllabus, prescribed books, monthly teaching plan, paper pattern, and internal assessment, ensuring full coverage of NCERT guidelines.

πŸ“‘ Table of Contents

πŸ“– Syllabus Overview

  • Reading Comprehension (26 Marks): Unseen passage (factual, descriptive or literary), note making & summary
  • Creative Writing Skills (23 Marks): Notice, Poster, Speech, Debate, Report, Letter Writing
  • Literature (31 Marks): Based on the books Hornbill and Snapshots – includes comprehension, extract-based and analytical questions

πŸ“ Exam Paper Pattern (Theory – 80 Marks)

SectionWeightage
πŸ“– Reading Comprehension26 Marks
✍️ Creative Writing Skills23 Marks
πŸ“š Literature (Hornbill & Snapshots)31 Marks
Total (Theory)80 Marks
🧠 Internal Assessment20 Marks
Grand Total100 Marks

πŸ“š Prescribed Books

  • Hornbill (Core Book): The Portrait of a Lady, We’re Not Afraid to Die, Discovering Tut, The Ailing Planet, The Browning Version, Silk Road
  • Hornbill Poems: A Photograph, The Laburnum Top, The Voice of the Rain, Childhood, Father to Son
  • Snapshots (Supplementary): The Summer of the Beautiful White Horse, The Address, Ranga’s Marriage, Albert Einstein at School, Mother’s Day, The Ghat of the Only World, Birth, The Tale of Melon City

πŸ—“οΈ Monthly Lesson Plan

MonthChapters / Activities
AprilHornbill: The Portrait of a Lady
Poem: A Photograph
Snapshots: The Summer of the Beautiful White Horse
Grammar & Writing: Notice, Editing
MayHornbill: We’re Not Afraid to Die
Poem: The Laburnum Top
Snapshots: The Address
Writing: Speech, Letter
JuneπŸ–οΈ Summer Vacation
πŸ“š Holiday Homework:
– Read: Discovering Tut (Hornbill)
– Read: Ranga’s Marriage (Snapshots)
– Practice: Poster + 1 Letter to Editor
– Poem to Learn: Voice of the Rain
✍️ Task: Maintain a 2-page Reading Journal
JulyHornbill: Discovering Tut
Poem: The Voice of the Rain
Snapshots: Ranga’s Marriage
Grammar: Note Making
Writing: Debate, Article
AugustHornbill: The Ailing Planet
Poem: Childhood
Snapshots: Albert Einstein at School
Writing: Report, Poster
SeptemberHornbill: The Browning Version
Snapshots: Mother’s Day
πŸ” Mid-Term Revision & Class Test
OctoberHornbill: Silk Road
Poem: Father to Son
Snapshots: The Ghat of the Only World
NovemberSnapshots: Birth, The Tale of Melon City
Writing: Practice All Formats
Grammar: Revision
December🧠 Pre-Board Preparation & Full Syllabus Revision
JanuaryπŸ“š Final Revision + Sample Paper Practice
February🎯 Final Examination (Board-Term End)

πŸ“Š Internal Assessment (20 Marks)

  • 🎧 Listening Skills – 5 Marks
  • πŸ—£οΈ Speaking Skills – 5 Marks
  • πŸ“ Project Work / ASL – 10 Marks

πŸ’‘ Teaching Tips

  • Begin every session with a quick vocabulary or poetry warm-up
  • Encourage students to perform drama/dialogues from Snapshots
  • Use short paragraph dictations to build listening + writing accuracy
  • Assign creative writing weekly to improve fluency and expression

βœ… This CBSE Class 11 English Core lesson plan ensures structured learning, complete chapter coverage, and ample revision for success in school exams and language development.