HBSE Class 10 English Syllabus: English syllabus for Haryana Board Class 10 mainly specifies four major sections of the language which are Reading, Writing, Grammar and Literature.
- Reading Comprehension: This section of HBSE Class 10 English Syllabus includes reading the unseen passage and answering the given questions based on the understanding of the passage.
- Writing: This section aims to improve students' writing abilities in various formats, including creative writing, reports, letters, and essays.
- Grammar: This section covers essential grammar concepts like tenses, articles, reported speech, clauses, punctuation, etc.
- Literature: This section focuses on cultivating an appreciation for literature. It comprises poems, short stories and plays from various genres and cultures.
Besides this, the curriculum also outlines details of internal assessment which includes wo major components:
- Speaking and Listening Skills: This section emphasizes developing effective communication skills through activities like group discussions, role-playing, and presentations.
- Project Work: Students will be required to complete projects on suggested topics to enhance their research and critical thinking skills.
Below is the detailed HBSE Class 10 English Syllabus 2024-25 through which students will get a clear understanding of what to prepare in each section. The syllabus also mentions the exam pattern and the question paper structure to be followed in 2024-25. Check and download the complete syllabus in PDF here.
HBSE Class 10 English (Code - 005) Course Structure 2024-25
The content of various sections and their weightage are provided below:
| Section | Weightage |
| First Flight | Lessons - 17 Marks Poems - 11 Marks |
| Footprints Without Feet | 12 Marks |
| Grammar | 10 Marks |
| Writing Skill | 10 Marks |
| Reading Skill | 20 Marks |
| Total | 80 Marks |
| Internal Assessment | 20 Marks |
| Grand Total | 100 Marks |
Check the complete course content below:
I. First Flight - 17 Marks
Lessons
1. A Letter to God
2. Nelson Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
3. Two Stories about Flying
i) His First Flight
ii) The Black Aeroplane
4. From the Diary of Anne Frank
5. Glimpses Of India
i) A Baker from Goa
ii) Coorg
iii) Tea from Assam
6. Mijbil the Otter
7. Madam Rides the Bus
8. The Sermon at Benares
9. The Proposal
Poems:
1. Dust of Snow
2. Fire and Ice
3. A Tiger in the Zoo
4. How to Tell Wild Animals
5. The Ball Poem
6. Amanda!
7. The Trees
8. Fog
9. The Tale of Custard the Dragon
10. For Anne Gregory
II. Footprints Without Feet - 12 Marks
Lessons:
- 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
III. Grammar - 10 Marks
Topics:
- Punctuation Marks
- Articles
- Tenses
- Reported Speech
- Modals
- Simple, Compound & Complex Sentences
- Clauses (Noun, Adjective & Adverb)
- Non-Finites
- Idioms
- Phrasal Verbs
- Figures of Speech
IV. Writing Skill - 10 Marks
Topics:
- Applications
- Letters
- Description of Events/Incidents
- Paragraph Writing
- Story Writing
- Report Writing
- Classified Advertisement
- Interviews
- Conversation
V. Reading Skill - 20 Marks
Prescribe Books
1.First Flight (Main Reader) BSEH Publication © NCERT
2.Footprints Without Feet (Supplementary) BSEH Publication © NCERT
HBSE Class 10 English Question Paper Design 2024-2025
| Sections | Description & Type of Questions | Number of Questions | Marks | Total Marks |
| Section-A | ||||
| Reading Skills | 2 Unseen Passages (without internal choice) having 5 MCQs & 5 Objective Questions each | 2 with 20 Sub-Parts | 1mark each | 20 |
| Section-B | ||||
| Grammar | Punctuation Marks, Articles, Tenses, Reported Speech, Modals, Simple, Compound & Complex sentences, Clauses, Non-Finites, Idioms, Phrasal Verbs, Figure of Speech (Attempt any 10 out of 12 MCQs) | 1 with 12 Sub-Parts | 1 mark each | 10 |
| Section-C | ||||
| Writing Skills | a) Applications/ Letters (with internal choice) | 1 | 5 | 10 |
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| b) Story Writing/Report Writing /Description of Events, incidents/Paragraph Writing/Advertisements Interview/Conversation (with internal choice) | 1 | 5 |
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| Section-D | ||||
| First Flight Main Reader Literature | * Passage for comprehension having 5 objective questions ( with internal choice) | 1 | 5 | 40 |
| *Short Answer Type Questions (Attempt any 2 out of 4 questions) | 2 | 3 | ||
| *Essay Type Question (with internal choice) | 1 | 6 | ||
| Poems - *Stanza for comprehension having 5 objective questions (with internal choice) | 1 | 5 | ||
| *Short Answer Type Questions (Attempt any 2 out of 4 questions) | 2 | 3 | ||
| Footprints without Feet | Short Answer Type Questions (Attempt any 2 out of 4 questions) | 2 | 3 | |
| *Essay Type Question (with internal choice) | 1 | 6 | ||
Download the complete syllabus in PDF below:
HBSE Class 10 English Syllabus 2024-25 (PDF) |
Also Check: HBSE Class 10 Syllabus 2024-25 (All Subjects)
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