Checking the change in the UP Board Class 11 English Syllabus 2023-24 is very important for you. Here in this article, we are giving the detailed new syllabus of English. The deleted topics, new marking scheme, and question paper pattern, is also available.

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Marking Scheme as per the UP Board Class 11 English Syllabus

Sections Marks
Section A Reading 12
Section B Writing 20
Section C Grammar 28
Section D Literature 40
Total 100

UP Board Class 11 English Syllabus 2023-24 and Question Paper Pattern

The topics which you should prepare for the English Annual Exam 2023-24 are given in the tables below. You should also check the marks distribution given for the question paper.

Section A Reading (12 Marks)

Sections Marks
One long passage three short-answer questions and two vocabulary questions (3 ques x 3 marks = 9 marks) (1.5+1.5 = 3 marks)

Section B Writing (20 Marks)

Sections Marks
Topic Marks
Report writing/Note making and summary (5 marks)
Essay/Article (10 marks)
Letter to the Editor/Business letter/complaint letters (5 marks)

Section C Grammar (28 Marks)

Sections Marks
Topic Marks
Narration, Synthesis, Transformation, Syntax, Idioms and Phrases/Phrasal verbs, synonyms, Antonyms, one word substitution, Homophones. (10 very short answer type questions x 2 marks = 20 marks)
Translation from Hindi to English (8 marks)

Section D Literature (40 Marks)

Sections Marks
Topic Marks
HORNBILL (Text Book)
Prose
1. The Portrait of a Lady
2. We’re Not Afraid to Die……….if We Can All Be Together
3. Discovering Tut: The Saga Continues
4. Landscape of the Soul
5. The Ailing Planet: The Green Movement’s Role
Poetry
1. A Photograph
2. The Laburnum Top
3. The Voice of the Rain
4. Childhood
Prose
(One long answer type question x 7 marks = 7 marks)
(Two short answer type questions x 4 marks = 8 marks)
Poetry
(Three short answer type questions based on a given poetry extract x 2 marks = 6 marks)
(Central idea – 4 marks)
SNAPSHOTS (Supplementary Reader)
1. The Summer of the Beautiful White Horse
2. The Address
3. Ranga’s Marriage
4. Albert Einstein at school
5. Mother’s Day
(One long answer type question x 7 marks = 7 marks)
(Two short answer type questions x 4 marks = 8 marks)

NOTE – No specific book has been recommended for grammar. Students can select any good book suggested by the subject teacher. Questions related to ‘Figures of Speech’ will be asked in the poetry section. Prescribed figures of speech are simile, metaphor, personification, oxymoron, hyperbole, apostrophe and onomatopoeia.

Deleted topics from UP Board Class 11 English Syllabus:

Here are the topics that you should cut-out from your books, as no questions from these chapters will be asked in the exams.

  • HORNBILL (Text Book)

    • Prose

      • 6. The Browning Version

      • 7. The Adventure

      • 8. Silk Road

    • Poetry

      • 5. Father to Son

  • SNAPSHOTS (Supplementary Reader)

    • 6. The Ghat of the only World

    • 7. Birth

    • 8. The Tale of Melon City

UP Board Class 11 English Exam Preparation Tips

You will get unseen passages in the question paper for the reading section, so you should practice some passage questions. During the exam, do not spend much time in the passage. Complete it at once and at least attempt even if you don’t know the answer to any question.

The writing section will have a word limit and other instructions, so do follow them. Use the correct format as the wrong format can make you lose some marks.

The grammar section requires your understanding of the language. You need to learn the grammar rules and practice many questions.

The literature section will test your understanding of the textbook chapters, along with your writing abilities. The answers you write should be structured well and grammatically correct. The best way to score in the Prose section is to read the chapters a few times and remember the story by heart. Also, take notes on the characters and the important dialogues or scenes. For the poetry section, read the poems and the meaning behind each line. You can write down short notes on the meaning of each line and the message of the poem. If there are any uncommon words in the poems, then do check their meanings too.

Students Also Ask

Q1. What are the coursebooks for UP Board Class 11 English Syllabus?

Ans. The NCERT Books- Hornbill and Snapshots are prescribed for the literature section. However, there is no specific book for grammar. So you should consult your respective school teachers for the grammar book.

Q2. Is there any change in the English Syllabus of UP Board Class XI?

Ans. Yes. Some chapters from the literature section are removed. You can see the names of the deleted chapters above.

Q3. How to download the latest UP Board class 11 English Syllabus?

Ans. You can download the English syllabus from the official website of UP Board: upmsp.edu.in.

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