XI ENGLISH ACADEMIC MASTER PLAN -VERSION 2

Comprehensive Academic Master Plan for XI English 

This detailed plan specifies week-by-week activities, discourses, grammar items, and assessments for each lesson. The focus is on achieving thematic and linguistic outcomes, as outlined in the syllabus.

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June

Unit 1: Glimpses of Greatness

Week 1: Abe’s First Speech & His First Flight

• Activities:
  • Day 1-2: Read-aloud session and comprehension discussion.
  • Day 3: Group Discussion: "Overcoming fear and seizing opportunities."
  • Day 4: Role Play: Reenact Abe delivering his first speech.
  • Day 5: Story extension: Write about what might have happened after Abe's speech.
• Discourses:
  • Write a motivational speech for youth addressing challenges in society.
  • Diary entry from Abe’s perspective after his speech.
• Grammar:
  • Direct and Indirect Speech: Identify examples in the text and rewrite sentences.
  • Use of Modals: Explore expressions like "could," "might," and "must."
• Assessments:
  • Quiz on key vocabulary and comprehension.
  • Submission of motivational speeches for peer review.

Week 2: I Will Fly by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

• Activities:
  • Day 1-2: Listening to Dr. Kalam’s speech (audio or video).
  • Day 3: Discussion: "Dreams and their role in shaping success."
  • Day 4: E-mail draft inspired by Dr. Kalam’s message.
  • Day 5: Classroom speech competition on "The Power of Youth."
• Discourses:
  • Speech writing: Motivating peers about perseverance.
  • Email writing: Share Kalam’s message with a friend abroad.
• Grammar:
  • Sentence Connectors: Practice using "however," "therefore," and "moreover."
  • Future Tense: Discuss how it conveys aspirations.
• Assessments:
  • Speech competition evaluation.
  • Individual feedback on email drafts.

Week 3: Quest for a Theory of Everything (Stephen Hawking)

• Activities:
  • Day 1-2: Documentary viewing: "The Theory of Everything."
  • Day 3: Create a timeline of Hawking’s life and achievements.
  • Day 4: Group activity: Discuss how adversity shapes greatness.
  • Day 5: Profile writing workshop on Stephen Hawking.
• Discourses:
  • Profile writing: Stephen Hawking’s contributions to science.
  • Interview script preparation: "What would you ask Hawking?"
• Grammar:
  • Phrasal Verbs: Identify and use them in sentences.
  • Passive Voice: Explore its usage in scientific contexts.
• Assessments:
  • Submit a profile on Stephen Hawking.
  • Class presentation on adversity and achievement.

Week 4: If by Rudyard Kipling

• Activities:
  • Day 1: Poem recitation with emphasis on rhythm and intonation.
  • Day 2: Breakdown and paraphrase each stanza.
  • Day 3: Discussion: "What makes an ideal human being?"
  • Day 4: Activity: Rewrite the poem in modern language.
  • Day 5: Appreciation writing: Discuss the poem’s message.
• Discourses:
  • Essay: Relevance of Kipling’s "If" in today’s world.
  • Letter: Write to a friend explaining the lessons learned from the poem.
• Grammar:
  • Conditional Clauses: Analyze "If clauses" in the poem.
  • Figurative Language: Explore metaphor, personification, and symbolism.
• Assessments:
  • Poem appreciation essay.
  • Quiz on figurative language in "If."

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July

Unit 2: Words and Deeds

Week 1: And Then Gandhi Came

• Activities:
  • Day 1-2: Discussion: Gandhi’s impact on Indian freedom struggle.
  • Day 3: Create a storyboard showing key moments of Gandhi’s leadership.
  • Day 4: Role play: Gandhiji addressing the masses.
  • Day 5: Debate: "Is non-violence still relevant today?"
• Discourses:
  • Critical reflection: Psychological changes brought by Gandhiji.
  • Speech: How Gandhi’s teachings apply to current societal challenges.
• Grammar:
  • Active and Passive Voice: Practice rewriting sentences in both voices.
  • Adjectives: Use in character descriptions (e.g., fearless, humble).
• Assessments:
  • Debate evaluation rubric.
  • Submission of critical reflections on Gandhiji’s relevance.

Week 2: The Price of Flowers

• Activities:
  • Day 1-2: Read the story aloud and discuss character motivations.
  • Day 3: Diary writing: From the young girl’s perspective.
  • Day 4: Create a dialogue between the narrator and the girl’s brother.
  • Day 5: Story extension: What happens after the story ends?
• Discourses:
  • Letter writing: Narrator’s letter to the girl’s brother.
  • Narrative writing: A story on selfless sacrifice.
• Grammar:
  • Tense consistency: Focus on storytelling.
  • Adverbs: Explore emotional expressions (e.g., humbly, silently).
• Assessments:
  • Diary entries submission and review.
  • Quiz on vocabulary and grammar.

Week 3: Death the Leveller by James Shirley

• Activities:
  • Day 1: Poem reading and comprehension discussion.
  • Day 2: Explore literary devices: Metaphor, symbolism, and rhyme.
  • Day 3: Recitation competition with focus on expression.
  • Day 4: Group discussion: Equality in life and death.
  • Day 5: Essay: "Death as the great equalizer."
• Discourses:
  • Essay writing: Reflections on mortality and equality.
  • Appreciation of poetic devices in the poem.
• Grammar:
  • Symbolism: Explore its use in poetry.
  • Sentence structure: Analyze poetic variations.
• Assessments:
  • Recitation competition scores.
  • Submit essay on the poem’s themes.

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August

Unit 3: Braving the Hazards

• Activities:
  • Day 1-2: Discuss real-life disaster management examples.
  • Day 3: Role play: Simulated disaster management drill.
  • Day 4: Prepare a pamphlet: “How to prepare for disasters.”
  • Day 5: Group project: Research and present on a famous disaster.
• Discourses:
  • Article writing: Lessons learned from disasters.
  • Pamphlet: Emergency preparedness tips.
• Grammar:
  • Imperatives: Writing instructions and commands.
  • Cause and Effect Sentences: Use conjunctions like "because" and "therefore."
• Assessments:
  • Submit pamphlet for peer review.
  • Presentation evaluation rubric.

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September to November

Repeat the structure above for Units 4, 5, and 6, incorporating:

• Activities: Discussions, multimedia resources, group projects, and creative writing.
• Discourses: Letter writing, essays, profiles, and narratives.
• Grammar Focus: Relevant topics like prepositions, comparative forms, subjunctive mood.

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December

Revision Month

• Activities:
  • Mock tests for each unit.
  • Practice essays, emails, and reviews.
  • Group discussions to recap key themes.
• Assessments:
  • Written tests and peer reviews.

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January to March

• Final preparations with a focus on writing and speaking skills.
• Review and consolidate grammar items with targeted exercises.
• Mock exams with detailed feedback for improvement.

This master plan ensures students engage deeply with the syllabus while building critical thinking, writing, and analytical skills in a systematic, progressive manner..