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India · CBSE Learning Outcomes

Class 12 English

A comprehensive course focused on critical analysis of literature and professional communication. Students engage with complex narratives and develop sophisticated writing skills for academic and workplace success.

6 units·59 topics·Ages 17-18

01Narratives of Identity and Change

15 topics·Term 1

An exploration of how personal and national identities are shaped by historical shifts and social transitions.

The Last Lesson: Language as Resistance

Analyzing the role of mother tongue in preserving identity during political occupation.

Socratic SeminarFishbowl Discussion
The Last Lesson: Symbolism and Allegory

Deeper analysis of the symbolic elements and allegorical meanings within 'The Last Lesson'.

Hexagonal ThinkingConcept Mapping
Lost Spring: Cycles of Poverty

Examining the socio-economic barriers that prevent marginalized children from achieving their dreams.

Case Study AnalysisGallery Walk
Lost Spring: Child Labor and Exploitation

Focusing on the socio-economic factors leading to child labor and its impact on children's rights.

Problem-Based LearningTown Hall Meeting
Deep Water: Overcoming Internal Fears

A psychological study of fear and the disciplined pursuit of mastery over one's limitations.

Think-Pair-ShareHot Seat
Deep Water: Psychological Resilience

Examining the psychological strategies employed by Douglas to overcome his fear of water.

Case Study AnalysisInquiry Circle
The Rattrap: Human Greed and Redemption

Exploring the themes of loneliness, human connection, and the transformative power of kindness.

Role PlayPhilosophical Chairs
The Rattrap: Character Analysis

In-depth analysis of the characters of the peddler, the ironmaster, and Edla Willmansson.

Role PlayChalk Talk
The Third Level: Escapism and Reality

Investigating the psychological need for escapism and the blurring lines between reality and fantasy.

Socratic SeminarConcept Mapping
The Third Level: Narrative Techniques

Exploring the use of first-person narration, flashback, and stream of consciousness in 'The Third Level'.

Concept MappingSave the Last Word
Should Wizard Hit Mommy?: Parental Authority

Debating the complexities of parental authority, childhood innocence, and moral dilemmas.

Formal DebateFishbowl Discussion
Should Wizard Hit Mommy?: Moral Relativism

Discussing the concept of moral relativism through the differing perspectives of parent and child.

Philosophical ChairsHuman Barometer
Memories of Childhood: Discrimination and Resistance

A comparative study of systemic oppression across distinct cultural contexts: Zitkala-Sa's account of racial and cultural erasure under US colonial assimilation policy targeting Native Americans, and Bama's narrative of caste discrimination in South Asia. Both texts illuminate how marginalized identities resist dehumanization through memory, solidarity, and education.

JigsawDocument Mystery
Memories of Childhood: Zitkala-Sa's 'The Cutting of My Long Hair'

Focusing on Zitkala-Sa's narrative of cultural assimilation and resistance in boarding schools.

Socratic SeminarChalk Talk
Memories of Childhood: Bama's 'We Too Are Human Beings'

Exploring Bama's account of untouchability and the awakening of her social consciousness.

Case Study AnalysisPhilosophical Chairs

02Poetic Vision and Social Commentary

10 topics·Term 1

Investigating how poets use figurative language to critique societal norms and explore human emotions.

My Mother at Sixty-Six: Aging and Loss

Exploring the complexities of filial relationships and the universal fear of separation.

Save the Last WordChalk Talk
My Mother at Sixty-Six: Poetic Devices

Detailed analysis of simile, metaphor, personification, and repetition in Kamala Das's poem.

Concept MappingStations Rotation
A Thing of Beauty: The Utility of Art

Analyzing Keats's Romantic philosophy regarding the eternal nature of aesthetic joy.

JigsawConcept Mapping
A Thing of Beauty: Romanticism in Poetry

Connecting Keats's poem to the broader themes and characteristics of the Romantic movement.

World CaféGallery Walk
A Roadside Stand: Rural-Urban Divide

Critiquing the economic disparity and the indifference of the urban elite toward rural struggles.

Formal DebateGallery Walk
A Roadside Stand: Socio-Economic Critique

Further exploring the poem's critique of capitalism, consumerism, and government policies.

Formal DebateDecision Matrix
Keeping Quiet: Universal Brotherhood

Exploring Pablo Neruda's call for introspection, peace, and mutual understanding.

Socratic SeminarChalk Talk
Keeping Quiet: Poetic Structure and Tone

Analyzing Neruda's use of free verse, imagery, and rhetorical devices to establish tone.

Save the Last WordChalk Talk
Aunt Jennifer's Tigers: Patriarchy and Art

Examining Adrienne Rich's critique of patriarchal oppression through the metaphor of art.

JigsawHexagonal Thinking
Aunt Jennifer's Tigers: Feminist Interpretation

Interpreting the poem through a feminist lens, focusing on themes of gender roles and liberation.

Socratic SeminarPhilosophical Chairs

03The Art of Persuasion and Reporting

12 topics·Term 1

Mastering the technical aspects of functional writing for professional and public spheres.

Formal Letters and Job Applications

Developing the ability to present credentials and arguments effectively in a professional format.

Peer TeachingRAFT Writing
Formal Letters: Complaint and Inquiry

Focusing on the specific structures and tones required for letters of complaint and inquiry.

Case Study AnalysisPeer Teaching
Notice and Invitation Design

Crafting concise and visually organized communications for public dissemination.

Gallery WalkStations Rotation
Designing Formal Invitations and Replies

Focusing on the etiquette and structure of formal invitations and their corresponding replies.

RAFT WritingPeer Teaching
Article and Report Writing

Synthesizing information to create compelling non-fiction pieces for magazines and newspapers.

Collaborative Problem-SolvingProject-Based Learning
Feature Article Writing

Developing skills in writing engaging and informative feature articles for various publications.

Project-Based LearningPeer Teaching
News Report Writing

Mastering the structure and conventions of writing objective and concise news reports.

Case Study AnalysisCollaborative Problem-Solving
Speech Writing and Debates

Developing skills in crafting persuasive speeches and engaging in structured debates.

Formal DebateMock Trial
Debate: Constructing Arguments

Focusing on the logical construction of arguments, rebuttals, and counter-arguments in a debate.

Formal DebatePhilosophical Chairs
Advertisement Design and Analysis

Understanding the principles of effective advertising and critically analyzing persuasive techniques.

Project-Based LearningGallery Walk
Summary and Note-Making

Practicing techniques for condensing information and organizing notes effectively.

Peer TeachingConcept Mapping
Precis Writing

Mastering the skill of writing a clear, concise, and accurate summary of a longer text.

RAFT WritingCollaborative Problem-Solving

04Conflict and Morality in Drama

8 topics·Term 2

Analyzing dramatic texts to understand character motivation and ethical dilemmas.

The Enemy: Duty vs. Humanity

Evaluating the conflict between national loyalty and professional ethics during wartime.

Role PlayPhilosophical Chairs
The Enemy: Character Analysis

In-depth analysis of Dr. Sadao, Hana, and the American prisoner's motivations and development.

Role PlayChalk Talk
The Enemy: Narrative Perspective

Examining how the third-person omniscient narration shapes the reader's understanding of the conflict.

Save the Last WordConcept Mapping
On the Face of It: Physicality and Perception

Discussing the psychological impact of physical impairment and the power of companionship.

Inside-Outside CircleFishbowl Discussion
On the Face of It: Themes of Isolation

Exploring the themes of loneliness, self-pity, and the search for acceptance.

Socratic SeminarThink-Pair-Share
On the Face of It: Symbolism and Imagery

Analyzing the symbolic elements and recurring imagery in the play, such as the garden and the bees.

Hexagonal ThinkingConcept Mapping
Evans Tries an O-Level: Cunning and Deception

Analyzing the intricate plot of a prison break and the battle of wits between authorities and a prisoner.

Document MysteryEscape Room
Evans Tries an O-Level: Role of Intelligence

Examining the intelligence and strategic thinking of both Evans and the Governor.

Case Study AnalysisDecision Matrix

05The Power of the Interview

6 topics·Term 2

Understanding the interview as a genre of communication and a tool for truth-seeking.

The Interview: Ethics and Impact

Discussing the varied perspectives on being interviewed, from celebrities to scholars.

Expert PanelPress Conference
The Interview: Interviewer Techniques

Examining effective questioning strategies and active listening skills for interviewers.

Role PlayAcademic Speed Dating
The Interview: Media Representation

Critically analyzing how interviews shape public perception and media narratives.

Press ConferenceDocument Mystery
Indigo: Grassroots Activism

Analyzing Louis Fischer's account of the Champaran movement as a study in leadership.

Case Study Analysis
Indigo: Gandhi's Leadership Style

A deeper look into Mahatma Gandhi's non-violent resistance and strategic planning.

Socratic SeminarPhilosophical Chairs
Indigo: The Role of Lawyers and Peasants

Examining the collaboration between legal professionals and the oppressed in the Champaran movement.

JigsawCase Study Analysis

06Satire and Social Critique

8 topics·Term 2

Using humor and irony to expose the flaws in political and social institutions.

The Tiger King: Political Hubris

Examining the use of satire to critique the arrogance and whimsical nature of those in power.

Role PlayCarousel Brainstorm
The Tiger King: Elements of Satire

Analyzing the specific satirical techniques used by Kalki, suchs as exaggeration, parody, and understatement.

Hexagonal ThinkingConcept Mapping
The Tiger King: Man vs. Nature

Discussing the ecological themes and the consequences of human arrogance towards nature.

Formal DebateProblem-Based Learning
Poets and Pancakes: Behind the Scenes

A satirical look at the early Indian film industry and the intersection of art and politics.

World CaféGallery Walk
Poets and Pancakes: Cultural Commentary

Exploring the story's commentary on Indian society, class structures, and the film industry.

Socratic SeminarFour Corners
Poets and Pancakes: The Power of Observation

Examining Asokamitran's keen observational skills and his ability to capture human eccentricities.

Chalk TalkGive One, Get One
Journey to the End of the Earth: Environmentalism

Exploring the impact of human activity on the environment through a journey to Antarctica.

Simulation GameProblem-Based Learning
Journey to the End of the Earth: Human Impact

Focusing on the historical and contemporary human impact on the Antarctic environment.

Town Hall MeetingProject-Based Learning