1. Prose

• Themes: Prose in Class 12 often explores complex and mature themes such as identity, morality, social justice, human psychology, and existential questions.
• Skills: Emphasis on critical reading, analyzing the author’s intent, understanding intricate narrative techniques, and exploring character motivations and conflicts.
• Activities: Writing analytical essays, discussing themes and messages, character analysis, exploring different interpretations, and connecting the text to broader social and philosophical contexts.

2. Poetry

• Themes: The poetry section deals with profound themes like love, loss, nature, time, death, and philosophical reflections.
• Skills: Focus on interpreting advanced poetic devices like symbolism, imagery, irony, paradox, and metaphors, and understanding the layers of meaning in the poems.
• Activities: Poetry analysis, thematic exploration, recitation, discussing the poet’s style and message, and comparing different interpretations of the poem.

3. Drama

• Content: Study of plays that explore deep human emotions, societal issues, and dramatic conflicts, often focusing on classical or modern works.
• Skills: Analyzing dramatic structure, character development, dialogue, and the interplay between text and performance.
• Activities: Reading and performing scenes, discussing character motivations, exploring themes and conflicts, and understanding the playwright’s intent and style.

4. Novel

• Content: In-depth study of a novel, often a classic or a significant contemporary work, that offers rich material for analysis and discussion.
• Skills: Developing an understanding of narrative structure, character arcs, thematic depth, and the author’s style and context.
• Activities: In-depth discussions, character analysis, thematic essays, and exploring the historical and cultural background of the novel.

5. Grammar

• Topics Covered: Advanced grammar topics including clauses, phrases, voice (active/passive), narration (direct/indirect), conditionals, and complex sentence structures.
• Activities: Grammar exercises, sentence correction, transformation of sentences, and applying grammar rules in writing and speaking tasks.

6. Writing Skills

• Types of Writing:
  • Essays: Analytical, expository, reflective, and discursive essays on a variety of themes, requiring well-structured arguments and critical thinking.
  • Letters: Formal and informal letters, including letters to editors, official letters, and personal correspondence.
  • Articles and Reports: Writing for newspapers, magazines, and reports on various topics, requiring clarity, coherence, and precision.
  • Speeches and Debates: Writing and delivering speeches, and preparing for debates on contemporary and historical issues.
  • Creative Writing: Story writing, descriptive passages, and other creative forms of expression, with a focus on originality and style.
• Activities: Structured writing assignments, peer editing, developing outlines, and practicing coherent and well-organized writing.

7. Reading Comprehension

• Skills: Enhancing the ability to analyze and interpret complex texts, including unseen passages, essays, and literary excerpts.
• Activities: Answering inferential and evaluative questions, summarizing passages, identifying key ideas, and discussing different interpretations of the text.

8. Supplementary Reader

• Content: Additional texts, often including a novel or a collection of short stories, designed to encourage extensive reading and provide exposure to various literary genres and styles.
• Skills: Promotes critical thinking, expands vocabulary, and enhances comprehension and interpretation skills.
• Activities: Group discussions, book reviews, thematic analysis, and creative projects based on the supplementary reading material.

9. Speaking and Listening

• Speaking: Emphasis on refining public speaking skills, debate, and discussion abilities, with focus on clarity, fluency, and persuasive language.
• Listening: Developing active listening skills through tasks such as note-taking, summarizing spoken content, and responding to complex questions.

10. Literary Criticism and Appreciation

• Content: Exploration of different literary theories and critical approaches, helping students to analyze and appreciate literature from various perspectives.
• Skills: Understanding and applying literary criticism, analyzing texts from multiple viewpoints, and appreciating the historical and cultural context of literary works.
• Activities: Critical analysis of texts, discussions on literary theories, and exploring the significance of literary movements.

11. Preparation for Exams

• Focus: Intensive preparation for board exams and competitive exams, including practice with sample papers, time management strategies, and writing under exam conditions.
• Activities: Regular tests, revision sessions, model question papers, and feedback on performance to help students improve their exam techniques and boost their confidence.

12. Higher-Order Thinking Skills (HOTS)

• Content: Exercises and activities designed to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills, preparing students for higher education.
• Skills: Analyzing complex issues, developing well-structured arguments, and engaging in thoughtful discussions.
• Activities: Debates, presentations, research projects, and in-depth analysis of texts and themes.