Marks Distribution of English First Paper
| Skills/Area | Marks | Q.No. | Items | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part A: Reading |
70 | 1. | MCQ | 7 |
| 2. | Answering questions | 10 | ||
| 3. | Gap Filling | 5 | ||
| 4. | Vocabulary (Synonyms & Antonyms) | 5 | ||
| 5. | Information Transfer | 5 | ||
| 6. | True/False | 5 | ||
| 7. | Writing summary | 10 | ||
| 8. | Matching | 5 | ||
| 9. | Re-arranging sentences | 8 | ||
| 10. | Answering questions from poems in English For Today (any 5 out of 8) | 10 | ||
| Part B: Writing |
30 | 11. | Completing stories | 10 |
| 12. | Writing paragraph in 150 words | 10 | ||
| 13. | Writing Dialogues | 10 |
Mark Distribution of English 2nd Paper
| Skills/Area | Marks | Q.No. | Items | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part A: Grammar |
30 | 1. | Gap Filling Activities with/without Clues (parts of speech, use of articles, prepositions etc.) | 10 |
| 2. | Right form of verbs | 5 | ||
| 3. | Passage Narration | 5 | ||
| 4. | Changing sentences (Affirmative, Negative, Assertive, Interrogative, Optative, Imperative, Exclamatory, Voice & Degree of Comparison) | 5 | ||
| 5. | Punctuation and Capitalization | 5 | ||
| Part B: Writing |
20 | 7. | Letter/E-mail (Formal & Informal) | 8 |
| 8. | Writing short composition in 250 words | 12 |
Syllabus of English First & Second Paper
| Evaluation | Paper - 1 | Paper - 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Evaluation (Up to March) | Unit 1 to 3, Unseen Passages, Dialogues, Paragraph, Email | Parts of Speech, Tense, Sentence, Modal Auxiliary, Right Forms of Verb |
| Half-Yearly (Up to June) | Unit 4 to 7, Unseen Passages, Dialogues, Paragraph, Email | Sentence, Degree of Adjectives, Finite & Non-finite, Voice, Narration |
| Post-Half Yearly (Up to September) | Unit 8 to 11, Unseen Passages, Dialogues, Paragraph, Email | Direct & Indirect Speech (Revision), Capitalization & Punctuation, Suffix & Prefix |
| Final | Unseen Passages, Dialogues, Paragraph, Email, Revision | Unseen Passages, Revision |
English 2nd Paper Suggestion
| Evaluation | Paper - 2 (Up to March) | Paper - 2 (Up to June) | Paper - 2 (Up to September) | Paper - 2 (Final) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Email (Informal) |
1. Asking a Friend About Their New School 2. Thanking a Friend for a Gift |
1. Sharing Your Experience of a School Picnic 2. Requesting Permission to Leave Early for a Family Wedding |
1. Thanking a Friend for a Gift 2. Telling a Friend About a New Hobby |
1. Giving Advice on Study Techniques for Exams 2. Sharing your excitement about volunteering for a cause |
| Email (Formal) |
1. Applying for a Student ID Card 2. Suggesting a Class Trip to the National Museum 3. Asking a Bookstore About an English Grammar Book |
1. Requesting Permission to Leave Early for a Family Wedding 2. Explaining Absence Due to Illness 3. Advising a Younger Cousin on JSC Exam Preparation |
1. Advising a Younger Cousin on JSC Exam Preparation 2. Suggesting a Class Trip to the National Museum 3. Asking a Bookstore About an English Grammar Book |
1. Requesting Permission for a Leave of Absence 2. Explaining Absence Due to a Family Emergency 3. Asking for Career Advice |
| Essay (Expository) | 1. Wonders of Modern Science |
1. The Importance of Education for Bangladesh’s Future 2. How to Keep Our Environment Clean |
1. The Role of Technology in Education | 1. Healthy Eating Habits for Students |
| Essay (Descriptive) | 1. The Season I Like Most | 1. My Dream Career | 1. A Visit to Cox’s Bazar | 1. My Favorite Festival |
| Essay (Narrative) | 1. An Unforgettable Day | 1. A Visit to My Grandparents’ Home | 1. My School Picnic | 1. My Childhood Memory |
| Letter (Informal) | 1. Letter to a Friend About a New School | 1. Letter Thanking a Friend for a Gift | 1. Letter Inviting a Friend to a Birthday Party | 1. Letter Apologizing for Being Late |
| Letter (Formal) | 1. Letter Applying for a Student ID Card | 1. Letter Requesting Permission for Leave | 1. Letter to the Headteacher About a School Event | 1. Letter Complaining About School Canteen Food |
| Paragraph Writing | 1. My Best Friend | 1. My Favorite Hobby | 1. The Importance of Reading | 1. The Beauty of Nature |
| Dialogue Writing | 1. At the Bookstore | 1. Asking for Directions | 1. At the Hospital | 1. Making a Complaint |