Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education
Std. XII English Blue Print & Evaluation Format
1. Overall Blue Print Details
An overview of the distribution of marks across different sections, question types, and educational objectives for the Class XII English Activity Sheet.
Distribution of Marks by Section
| Sr. No. | Name of the Section | Marks | Marks with Options |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Prose | 34 | 34 |
| 2. | Poetry | 14 | 14 |
| 3. | Writing Skills | 16 | 48 |
| 4. | Novel - (As a Genre) | 16 | 16 |
| Total | 80 | 112 |
Distribution of Marks by Question Type
| Sr. No. | Type of the Question | Marks | % | Marks with Options |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Objective Type | 18 | 22.50% | 18 |
| 2. | Short Answer Type | 36 | 45.00% | 36 |
| 3. | Long Answer Type | 26 | 32.50% | 58 |
| Total | 80 | 100% | 112 |
Distribution of Marks by Objectives
| Sr. No. | Name of the Objective | Marks | % | Marks with Options |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Knowledge and Understanding | 33 | 41.25% | 33 |
| 2. | Application | 23 | 28.75% | 23 |
| 3. | Skills | 11 | 13.25% | 31 |
| 4. | Creativity | 13 | 16.25% | 25 |
| Total | 80 | 100% | 112 |
2. Detailed Activity Sheet Format (80 Marks)
Focus: Reading for Comprehension, Language Study, Summary, and Mind Mapping
Extract from Section 1 of the textbook consisting of 275–300 words.
Unseen extract consisting of 275–300 words.
Write the summary of the unseen extract with a suitable title with the help of the given points/hints.
Develop a 'Mind Mapping' frame/design using your own ideas/thoughts/concepts to illustrate/develop on the given topic.
Focus: Poetry and Appreciation
Seen extract from a poem of about 10–15 lines.
Read the extract and write the appreciation as per the instructions. (Seen extract of 10–15 lines from another poem, not asked in Q.3 A)
Note: For each question (A, B, C, D), paper setters will provide all options. Students must attempt any one activity from each set. Each set carries 4 marks.
Note: Questions in this section are purely memory-based. Answers should be written in about 50 words where applicable.
Based on Textbook Content No. 4.1. Activities include MCQ, Match the columns, Chronological order, Fill in the blanks, True/False, Elements of Novel, etc. (Activities should not be repeated).
Based on Textbook Content No. 4.2. Questions framed on Plot, Structure, Theme, Setting, Language, or Character.
Based on Textbook Content No. 4.3. Questions framed on Plot, Structure, Theme, Setting, Language, or Character.
Based on Textbook Content No. 4.4. Questions framed on Plot, Structure, Theme, Setting, Language, or Character.
⚠️ Important Instructions for Paper Setters & Students
- Activity-Based Questions: Questions 1 to 4 are purely activity-based.
- Functional Grammar: Grammar activities must be functional (framed in an activity format) rather than standard instruction-based sentences.
- Mind Mapping Reference: The model answer for mind mapping is purely for reference and should not be treated as the absolute or exact standard.
- No Repetition: Activities must not be repeated across the activity sheet. A variety of novel activities is highly expected.
- Memory-Based Section: Section IV (Q.5 B, C, D) consists of purely memory-based questions. Even though a variety of options are provided, a similar format should not be repeated throughout Section IV.
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