ICSE Class 10 Syllabus 2027 Modern Foreign Languages Group I

ICSE YEAR 2027

INDIAN CERTIFICATE OF
SECONDARY EDUCATION
EXAMINATION

MODERN FOREIGN
LANGUAGES
GROUP-I

February 2025
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Minimum monitoring.
Allowing schools to evolve their own niche.
Catering to the needs of the children.
Giving freedom to experiment with new ideas
and practices.
Diversity and plurality - the basic strength for
evolution of ideas.
Schools to motivate pupils towards the
cultivation of:
Excellence - The Indian and Global
experience.
Values - Spiritual and cultural - to be the bedrock
of the educational experience.
Schools to have an 'Indian Ethos', strong roots in
the national psyche and be sensitive to national
aspirations.

MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES

(Under Group I)
Candidates opting for a Modern Foreign Language as a Second Language in Group I may not opt for the
same language under Modern Foreign Languages in Group II and Group III.

The Question Papers will be set in Modern Foreign 3. To develop an interest in the appreciation of the
Languages on request. The rubric for all the Modern language.
Foreign Languages will be the same.
4. To develop an intercultural awareness.
For French (27), German (28) and Spanish (36), Scope
5. To enhance the ability of the candidates to express
of Syllabus of the Grammar portion has been defined
their ideas and feelings in their own words and for
in detail and the Teaching and Resource books are also
them to understand the use of correct language.
listed.
6. To appreciate the language as an effective means
Aims: of communication.
1. To develop and integrate the use of the four 7. To understand language when spoken at normal
language skills i.e. listening, speaking, reading conversational speed in everyday life situations.
and writing.
8. To understand the basic structural patterns of the
2. To use the language effectively and appropriately language, vocabulary and constructions.
on topics of everyday life situations.

CLASSES IX AND X
There will be one paper of three hours duration language, so as to test the candidates’
carrying 80 marks and Internal Assessment of understanding of the content of the passage.
20 marks.
4. Grammar
1. Composition
This will consist of tests in vocabulary, syntax and
Candidates will be required to write, in the idiom, e.g., synthesis in sentence construction,
language, one short composition which may formation of sentences in correctly embodying
include short explanations, directions, given words or forms. The question will not
descriptions or narratives. There will be a choice require detailed knowledge of grammatical
of subjects which will be varied and may be definitions.
suggested by language or other stimuli such as
5. Translation and/or Dialogue Writing
pictures or objects.
• One short passage will be set for translation
2. Letter
from the language into English.
Candidates will be required to write a letter from
a choice of either a formal or an informal letter. • One passage will be set for translation from
Suggestions may be given. The layout of the letter English into the language.
with address, introduction, conclusion, etc., will • Dialogue writing (Around 150 words) based
form part of the assessment. on situations faced in everyday life. Hints may
3. Comprehension be given.

An unseen passage of about 150 words will be
given in the language. Questions based on the
given passage, will be set, to be answered in the

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Annexe Class X: Two assessments in the course of the
year.
Communication (oral and written) skills that can be
covered from any book used for teaching: 2. Pattern of Assessment
1. Myself a) Listening Skills
• Self, Family and Friends A passage of about 300 words is read aloud by
the examiner twice at normal reading speed
• Important Events
(about 110 words a minute). Candidates may
• Interests and Hobbies make brief notes during the readings. They
• Home and Locality then answer an objective type test based on the
• Daily Routine passage, on the paper provided.
• School b) Speaking Skills
Each candidate is required to make an oral
2. Holiday Time & Travel
presentation for about two minutes, which will
• Travel, Transport and Tourism be followed by a discussion on the subject
• Accommodation with the examiners, for about three minutes.
• Restaurant Subjects for presentation may include
• Directions narrating an experience, providing a
description, giving directions, expressing an
• Holiday Activities opinion, giving a report, relating an anecdote
• Services or commenting on a current event.
3. Work & Lifestyle A candidate may refer to brief notes in the
• Home Life course of the presentation but reading or
excessive dependence on notes will be
• Everyday Living and Health penalized.
• Work Experience It is recommended that candidates be given an
• Leisure hour for preparation of their subject for
• Shopping presentation and that they be given a choice of
subject, on a common paper.
• The Environment
c) Creative Writing Skills
Note: No textbooks are prescribed.
Each candidate is required to write short
NOTE: The Class X - ICSE examination paper will compositions based on the suggested
be set on the entire syllabus prescribed for the assignments.
subject.
SUGGESTED ASSIGNMENTS
The Class IX internal examination is to be conducted
on the portion of this syllabus that is covered during FOR CLASSES IX AND X
the academic year.
Aural: Listening to a conversation/talk/reading of a
CISCE has not prescribed bifurcation of the syllabus short passage and then writing down the relevant or
for this subject. main points in the specified number of words and
answering the given questions.
INTERNAL ASSESSMENT – 20 Marks Oral: Prepared speech/declamation; impromptu
1. Schools will prepare, conduct and record speech/debate/discussion; report/interview; elocution;
assessments of the Listening, Speaking and role-play / general conversation on selected topics.
Creative Writing Skills of candidates as follows: Creative Writing: Students are to write short
Class IX: Three assessments in the course of the compositions, the stimuli may be:
year. • a piece of recorded music.

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• a series of recorded sounds. Award of Marks (20 MARKS)
• a picture/photograph. Subject Teacher (Internal Examiner) 10 marks
• an opening sentence or phrase. External Examiner 10 marks
• a newspaper/magazine clipping or report. The total marks obtained out of 20 (Listening
Skills: 5 marks; Speaking Skills: 5 marks and Creative
• one piece of factual writing which should be Writing: 10 marks) are to be sent to CISCE by the
informative or argumentative. Head of the School.
• one piece of expressive writing which is The Head of the School will be responsible for the
descriptive and imaginative. online entry of marks, on CISCE’s CAREERS portal
by the due date.
• preparation of film/book review.
Schools are required to maintain a record of all
It is also suggested that students be made aware of assessments conducted in Listening, Speaking and
contemporary forms of written communication, such Creative Writing Skills for candidates of Classes IX
as fax, memo, etc. and X. These include copies of the assessment tests,
topics for presentation and marks awarded. This
EVALUATION record will be maintained for a period of up to 2
The assessment will be conducted jointly by the months after the declaration of the results of ICSE (10)
subject teacher and the external examiner who will examinations of the candidates concerned.
each assess the candidate. (The External Examiner
may be a teacher nominated by the Head of the School
who could be from the faculty but not teaching the
language in the section/class. For example, a teacher
of the language of Class VIII may be deputed to be an
External Examiner for Class X Language projects).

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INTERNAL ASSESSMENT IN MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES - GUIDELINES FOR MARKING WITH GRADES
CREATIVE WRITING (CLASSES IX & X)
Grade Content/Analysis of Idea, Expression/ Effective Structure/ Organisation Vocabulary/ Use of Originality/ Marks
Thought/ Feeling Expression of Idea of Material Words, Phrases Imaginative/
Innovative
I The candidate analyses the ideas, The candidate expresses The work is very well The use of vocabulary The work is 4
feelings and experiences the ideas, thoughts and structured an introduction, exhibits a high level of imaginative
effectively. feelings effectively. body and conclusion, competence in handling interesting and
Reasoning is logical and effective. paragraphing and language. engrossing.
appropriate sentence
construction.

II The candidate analyses the ideas, The candidate expresses The work is very well The vocabulary exhibits The candidate's 3
feelings and experiences with the ideas thoughts and structured with some competence of word work is quite
well-defined explanations, feelings well and with sense of conclusion and of usage; correctness of interesting and
reasoning is logical and clarity. paragraph lengths. grammar and spelling. engrossing.
persuasive.
III The candidate analyses the idea, The candidate expresses The work is fairly well The candidate uses The candidate 2
feelings and experiences with a the ideas, thoughts and structured; straightforward demonstrates the
fair degree of detail and feelings fairly well and candidate follows simple vocabulary and fairly ability to sustain the
explanation. Reasoning is fairly with a fair degree of paragraphing. good pattern of interest of the
logical and persuasive. clarity. spellings. reader.

IV The candidate attempts to analyze The candidate expresses The work shows some The candidate's The candidate is, to 1
ideas, feelings and experiences the idea, thoughts and understanding of vocabulary is limited and some extent, able to
with simple explanation and feelings intelligibly and paragraphing and the spelling, punctuation sustain the interest
detail. Reasoning and arguments in simple language. structure. and grammar is of the reader.
are not very convincing. sometimes poor.

V The candidate attempts a basic The candidate is unable The candidate does not There is consistent The candidate is 0
analysis of ideas, feelings and to expresses the ideas, display an understanding weakness in spelling, unable to sustain the
experiences with few simple thoughts and feelings, of structure and punctuation and interest of the
explanations and few details. Is uses simple language and paragraphing. grammar. reader.
unable to present proper work is not very
arguments. intelligible.

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INTERNAL ASSESSMENT IN MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES - GUIDELINES FOR MARKING WITH GRADES
AURAL ASSIGNMENT (CLASS IX)
Grade Understanding/ Recall Vocabulary Context/ Correlation to Other Marks
Comprehension Main Idea, Areas
Central Theme
I The candidate accurately The candidate recalls all the The candidate uses appropriate The candidate clearly 3
understands the central idea of the important points made (written/ and correct vocabulary while understands the context and can
passage as well as the relevant verbal). recalling the points made. widely correlate the passage to
points in the selected passage/ the other areas.
talk.
II The candidate gives ideas fairly The candidate recalls some of the The candidate uses correct but The candidate can moderately 2
close to the central / main idea of important points made (written/ simple vocabulary while understand the context of the
the passage as well as understand verbal). recalling the points made. passage and can moderately
some of the relevant points heard correlate the passage to the other
in the selected passage/ talk. areas.

III The candidate cannot fully The candidate recalls very few of The candidate makes various The candidate can only faintly 1
comprehend the passage and the important points made errors in vocabulary while understand the context of the
gives only a few ideas related to (written/verbal). recalling the points made. passage and relate it to the other
the central theme of the passage. areas.

IV The candidate is neither able to The candidate is unable to recall The candidate uses incorrect The candidate is unable to 0
understand the central/main idea the important points made vocabulary while recalling the understand the context of the
of the passage; nor able to (written/verbal) points made. passage and is unable to correlate
understand relevant points heard the passage to the other areas.
in the passage/talk.

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INTERNAL ASSESSMENT IN MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES - GUIDELINES FOR MARKING WITH GRADES
ORAL ASSIGNMENT (CLASS X)
Grade Fluency of Language Subject Matter Organization Vocabulary/ Understanding Gesture Marks
Delivery
I Speaks with fluency and Matter is relevant, Content is well Uses appropriate While speaking, the Uses natural and 3
has full operational rich in content and sequenced and well vocabulary and candidate emphasizes spontaneous
command over the original. organized. pronounces words the important points. gestures that are
language. correctly. not out of place.

II The candidate speaks The subject matter The content is The candidate While speaking the Uses some natural 2
with fairly good fluency is mostly relevant, satisfactorily pronounces most candidate emphasizes gestures.
and has reasonable consisting of a sequenced and well words correctly and most important points.
operational command of few original ideas. organized. uses simple
the language. vocabulary.

III The candidate speaks The subject matter The subject content is The candidate While speaking, the Uses very few 1
with poor fluency and is irrelevant and very poor and lacks pronounces many candidate emphasizes natural gestures.
does not communicate lacks originality. organisational words incorrectly and some important
except for the most basic structure. uses inappropriate points.
information. vocabulary.

IV The candidate cannot The subject matter The subject content The candidate is While speaking, the Uses no natural 0
communicate even the is negligible. comprises of mere unable to correctly candidate is unable to gestures.
most basic information. words with no pronounce most words emphasize important
structured sentences. and has a limited points.
vocabulary.

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MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES
FRENCH (27)

(Under Group I)
Candidates opting for a Modern Foreign Language as a Second Language in Group I may not opt for the
same language under Modern Foreign Languages in Group II and Group III.

Aims: 5. To enhance the ability of the candidates to express
their ideas and feelings in their own words and for
1. To develop and integrate the use of the four them to understand the use of correct language.
language skills i.e. listening, speaking, reading
and writing. 6. To appreciate the language as an effective means
of communication.
2. To use the language effectively and appropriately
on topics of everyday life situations. 7. To understand language when spoken at normal
conversational speed in everyday life situations.
3. To develop an interest in the appreciation of
French. 8. To understand the basic structural patterns of the
language, vocabulary and constructions.
4. To develop an intercultural awareness.

CLASSES IX AND X
There will be one paper of three hours duration 4. Grammar
carrying 80 marks and Internal Assessment of This will consist of tests in vocabulary, syntax and
20 marks. idiom, e.g., synthesis in sentence construction,
1. Composition formation of sentences in French correctly
Candidates will be required to write, in French, embodying given words or forms. The question
one short composition which may include short will not require detailed knowledge of
explanations, directions, descriptions or grammatical definitions. The questions on
narratives. There will be a choice of subjects grammar will include the following:
which will be varied and may be suggested by • Articles (définis, indéfinis. contractés,
language or other stimuli such as pictures or partitifs)
objects. • Adjectifs (démonstratifs, possessifs,
2. Letter qualificatifs, interrogatifs)
Candidates will be required to write a letter from • Interrogation (pronoms interrogatifs,
a choice of either a formal or an informal letter. combien, comment, où, quand,
Suggestions may be given. The layout of the letter pourquoi,depuis quand ......etc.)
with address, introduction, conclusion, etc., will • Négation (ne ... pas, ne ... rien, ne ...
form part of the assessment. personne, ne ... plus, etc.)
3. Comprehension • Pronoms (sujets, démonstratifs, possessifs,
An unseen passage of about 150 words will be COD, COI, quantité, lieu, relatifs simples)
given in French. Questions based on the given • Prépositions (à / de, lieu (e.g. chez, entre,
passage, will be set, to be answered in French, devant, à côté de, temps e.g. avant,
so as to test the candidates’ understanding of the après,pendant, pour), les noms
content of the passage. géographiques,movement (e.g. jusqu’à,
vers),d'autres (e.g. contre, malgré, sans,
sauf, selon)

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• Temps (présent, imparfait, passé 2. Topic B - Holiday Time & Travel
composé, futur proche, passé récent, • Travel, Transport and Tourism (e.g.
futur simple, verbes pronominaux, vacations, modes of transport, duration,
impératif) itinerary, travel plans- past, present, future,
• Comparatifs (Qualité et quantité - formes experiences and memories).
régulières et irrégulières - plus de ... que, • Accommodation (e.g. holiday homes, hotels,
moins de ...que, plus de / moins de + reservations, rent/hire a place, the stay, types
nombre ... etc.) of boarding, etc.).
• Superlatifs (les formes régulières et • Restaurant (e.g. ordering food, menu,
irrégulières -Ie plus .. ./le moins ... etc. ) different cuisines, recipes, etc.).
Conjugation exercises (for testing verbs), gap filling • Directions (e.g. traffic rules, road safety,
(for testing articles, pronouns, prepositions), giving directions, following and
correcting errors (for testing adjectives, negation, understanding maps).
comparative etc.), Making questions and negative
• Holiday Activities (e.g. at the sea shore, at the
sentences, correcting jumbled sentences etc.
mountains, in the city, countryside, abroad,
5. Translation and/or Dialogue Writing: etc.).
• One short passage will be set for translation • Services (e.g. public services at the hotel,
from French into English. airport, shops, train station, restaurant,
• One passage will be set for translation from library, etc.).
English into French. 3. Topic C - Work & Lifestyle
• Dialogue writing (Around 150 words) based • Home Life (e.g. household chores, domestic
on situations faced in everyday life. Hints may animals, guests and outings, family life, etc.).
be given.
• Everyday Living and Health (e.g.
Annexe communications and technology, food habits
Communication (oral and written) skills that can be and lifestyle, the human body, health and
covered from any book used for teaching: illness, advice and precautions, visit to a
1. Topic A - Myself doctor, pharmacist etc.).
• Self, Family and Friends (e.g. talk about self, • Work Experience (e.g. internships, world of
family and friends, physical description, work, experiences, etc.).
personality and sentiments, personal • Leisure (e.g. cinema, concerts, theatre, park,
relationships, generation gap, friendship and entertainment, social media, television,
pets). newspapers, etc.).
• Important Events (e.g. festivals: religious, • Shopping (e.g. brands, clothes and
national, international, family; celebrations, accessories, modes of payment, budget,
special occasions, invitations, culture, expenses and consumption, fashion and
customs). lifestyle, sale, shopping malls, grocery
• Interests and Hobbies (e.g. sports, books, shopping, supermarkets, local markets etc.).
films, music, likes, dislikes). • The Environment (e.g. natural environment,
• Home and Locality (e.g. city/ village life, problems, causes and solutions, technology,
description of one’s home, furnishings and the seasons and weather, World environment day,
surroundings, shops and places in the Earth day, etc.).
vicinity). Teaching and study resource books:
• Daily Routine (e.g. adverbs of time and • Ado - published by CLE International
frequency, weekend and weekly routine at • Bravo - Published by Hatier Didier
home and school/workplace, the outings, • Entre Jeunes - published by CBSE
everyday communication).
NOTE: The Class X - ICSE examination paper will
• School (e.g. school system, subjects, be set on the entire syllabus prescribed for the
professions, teachers, time-table, school subject.
uniform, the academic year, school activities,
stationary and supplies, school experiences).

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The Class IX internal examination is to be conducted main points in the specified number of words and
on the portion of this syllabus that is covered during answering the given questions.
the academic year. Oral: Prepared speech/declamation; impromptu
CISCE has not prescribed bifurcation of the syllabus speech/debate/discussion; report/interview; elocution;
for this subject. role-play / general conversation on selected topics.
Creative Writing: Students are to write short
INTERNAL ASSESSMENT – 20 Marks compositions; the stimuli may be:
1. Schools will prepare, conduct and record • a piece of recorded music.
assessments of the Listening, Speaking and • a series of recorded sounds.
Creative Writing Skills of candidates as follows: • a picture/photograph.
Class IX: Three assessments in the course of the • an opening sentence or phrase.
year.
• a newspaper/magazine clipping or report.
Class X: Two assessments in the course of the
• one piece of factual writing which should be
year.
informative or argumentative.
2. Pattern of Assessment
• one piece of expressive writing which is
a) Listening Skills descriptive and imaginative.
A passage of about 300 words is read aloud by • preparation of film/book review.
the examiner twice at normal reading speed
It is also suggested that students be made aware of
(about 110 words a minute). Candidates may
contemporary forms of written communication, such
make brief notes during the readings. They
as fax, memo, etc.
then answer an objective type test based on the
passage, on the paper provided. EVALUATION
b) Speaking Skills The assessment will be conducted jointly by the
Each candidate is required to make an oral subject teacher and the external examiner who will
presentation for about two minutes, which will each assess the candidate. (The External Examiner
be followed by a discussion on the subject may be a teacher nominated by the Head of the School
with the examiners, for about three minutes. who could be from the faculty but not teaching the
Subjects for presentation may include language in the section/class. For example, a teacher
narrating an experience, providing a of French of Class VIII may be deputed to be an
description, giving directions, expressing an External Examiner for Class X Language projects).
opinion, giving a report, relating an anecdote Award of Marks (20 Marks)
or commenting on a current event.
A candidate may refer to brief notes in the Subject Teacher (Internal Examiner) 10 marks
course of the presentation but reading or External Examiner 10 marks
excessive dependence on notes will be The total marks obtained out of 20 (Listening
penalized. Skills: 5 marks; Speaking Skills: 5 marks and Creative
It is recommended that candidates be given Writing: 10 marks) are to be sent to CISCE by the
an hour for preparation of their subject for Head of the School. The Head of the School will be
presentation and that they be given a choice of responsible for the online entry of marks on CISCE’s
subject, on a common paper. CAREERS portal by the due date.
c) Creative Writing Skills
Schools are required to maintain a record of all
Each candidate is required to write short
compositions based on the suggested assessments conducted in Listening, Speaking and
assignments. Creative Writing Skills for candidates of Classes IX
and X. These include copies of the assessment tests,
SUGGESTED ASSIGNMENTS
FOR CLASSES IX AND X topics for presentation and marks awarded. This
record will be maintained for a period of up to two
Aural: Listening to a conversation/talk/reading of a
months after the declaration of the results of ICSE (10)
short passage and then writing down the relevant or
examinations of the candidates concerned.

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INTERNAL ASSESSMENT IN MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES - GUIDELINES FOR MARKING WITH GRADES
CREATIVE WRITING (CLASSES IX & X)
Grade Content/Analysis of Idea, Expression/ Effective Structure/ Organisation Vocabulary/ Use of Originality/ Marks
Thought/ Feeling Expression of Idea of Material Words, Phrases Imaginative/
Innovative
I The candidate analyses the ideas, The candidate expresses The work is very well The use of vocabulary The work is 4
feelings and experiences the ideas, thoughts and structured an introduction, exhibits a high level of imaginative
effectively. feelings effectively. body and conclusion, competence in handling interesting and
Reasoning is logical and effective. paragraphing and language. engrossing.
appropriate sentence
construction.

II The candidate analyses the ideas, The candidate expresses The work is very well The vocabulary exhibits The candidate's 3
feelings and experiences with the ideas thoughts and structured with some competence of word work is quite
well-defined explanations, feelings well and with sense of conclusion and of usage; correctness of interesting and
reasoning is logical and clarity. paragraph lengths. grammar and spelling. engrossing.
persuasive.
III The candidate analyses the idea, The candidate expresses The work is fairly well The candidate uses The candidate 2
feelings and experiences with a the ideas, thoughts and structured; straightforward demonstrates the
fair degree of detail and feelings fairly well and Candidate follows simple vocabulary and fairly ability to sustain the
explanation. Reasoning is fairly with a fair degree of paragraphing. good pattern of interest of the
logical and persuasive. clarity. spellings. reader.

IV The candidate attempts to analyze The candidate expresses The work shows some The candidate's The candidate is, to 1
ideas, feelings and experiences the idea, thoughts and understanding of vocabulary is limited and some extent, able to
with simple explanation and feelings intelligibly and paragraphing and the spelling, punctuation sustain the interest
detail. Reasoning and arguments in simple language. structure. and grammar is of the reader.
are not very convincing. sometimes poor.

V The candidate attempts a basic The candidate is unable The candidate does not There is consistent The candidate is 0
analysis of ideas, feelings and to expresses the ideas, display an understanding weakness in spelling, unable to sustain the
experiences with few simple thoughts and feelings, of structure and punctuation and interest of the
explanations and few details. Is uses simple language and paragraphing. grammar. reader.
unable to present proper work is not very
arguments. intelligible.

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INTERNAL ASSESSMENT IN MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES - GUIDELINES FOR MARKING WITH GRADES
AURAL ASSIGNMENT (CLASS IX)
Grade Understanding/ Recall Vocabulary Context/ Correlation to Other Marks
Comprehension Main Idea, Areas
Central Theme
I The candidate accurately The candidate recalls all the The candidate uses appropriate The candidate clearly 3
understands the central idea of the important points made (written/ and correct vocabulary while understands the context and can
passage as well as the relevant verbal). recalling the points made. widely correlate the passage to
points in the selected passage/ the other areas.
talk.
II The candidate gives ideas fairly The candidate recalls some of the The candidate uses correct but The candidate can moderately 2
close to the central / main idea of important points made (written/ simple vocabulary while understand the context of the
the passage as well as understand verbal). recalling the points made. passage and can moderately
some of the relevant points heard correlate the passage to the other
in the selected passage/ talk. areas.

III The candidate cannot fully The candidate recalls very few of The candidate makes various The candidate can only faintly 1
comprehend the passage and the important points made errors in vocabulary while understand the context of the
gives only a few ideas related to (written/verbal). recalling the points made. passage and relate it to the other
the central theme of the passage. areas.

IV The candidate is neither able to The candidate is unable to recall The candidate uses incorrect The candidate is unable to 0
understand the central/main idea the important points made vocabulary while recalling the understand the context of the
of the passage; nor able to (written/verbal) points made. passage and is unable to correlate
understand relevant points heard the passage to the other areas.
in the passage/talk.

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INTERNAL ASSESSMENT IN MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES - GUIDELINES FOR MARKING WITH GRADES
ORAL ASSIGNMENT (CLASS X)
Grade Fluency of Language Subject Matter Organization Vocabulary/ Understanding Gesture Marks
Delivery
I Speaks with fluency and Matter is relevant, Content is well Uses appropriate While speaking, the Uses natural and 3
has full operational rich in content and sequenced and well vocabulary and candidate emphasizes spontaneous
command over the original. organized. pronounces words the important points. gestures that are
language. correctly. not out of place.

II The candidate speaks The subject matter The content is The candidate While speaking the Uses some natural 2
with fairly good fluency is mostly relevant, satisfactorily pronounces most candidate emphasizes gestures.
and has reasonable consisting of a sequenced and well words correctly and most important points.
operational command of few original ideas. organized. uses simple
the language. vocabulary.

III The candidate speaks The subject matter The subject content is The candidate While speaking, the Uses very few 1
with poor fluency and is irrelevant and very poor and lacks pronounces many candidate emphasizes natural gestures.
does not communicate lacks originality. organisational words incorrectly and some important
except for the most basic structure. uses inappropriate points.
information. vocabulary.

IV The candidate cannot The subject matter The subject content The candidate is While speaking, the Uses no natural 0
communicate even the is negligible. comprises of mere unable to correctly candidate is unable to gestures.
most basic information. words with no pronounce most words emphasize important
structured sentences. and has a limited points.
vocabulary.

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MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES
GERMAN (28)
(Under Group I)
Candidates opting for a Modern Foreign Language as a Second Language in Group I may not opt for the
same language under Modern Foreign Languages in Group II and Group III.

Aims: 5. To enhance the ability of the candidates to express
their ideas and feelings in their own words and for
1. To develop and integrate the use of the four them to understand the use of correct language.
language skills i.e. listening, speaking, reading
and writing. 6. To appreciate the language as an effective means
of communication.
2. To use the language effectively and appropriately
on topics of everyday life situations. 7. To understand language when spoken at normal
conversational speed in everyday life situations.
3. To develop an interest in the appreciation of
German. 8. To understand the basic structural patterns of the
language, vocabulary and constructions.
4. To develop an intercultural awareness.

Classes IX and X
There will be one paper of three hours duration 4. Grammar
carrying 80 marks and Internal Assessment of
This will consist of tests in vocabulary, syntax and
20 marks.
idiom, e.g., synthesis in sentence construction,
1. Composition formation of sentences in German correctly
Candidates will be required to write, in German, embodying given words or forms. The question
one short composition which may include short will not require detailed knowledge of
explanations, directions, descriptions or grammatical definitions. The questions on
narratives. There will be a choice of subjects grammar will include the following:
which will be varied and may be suggested by Verb conjugation in Singular
language or other stimuli such as pictures or
Verb- “Haben”
objects.
Verbs in the first and second Person, Plural
2. Letter Verbs „stellen – stehen”, „legen – liegen”,
Candidates will be required to write a letter from „setzen – sitzen“, „hängen“
a choice of either a formal or an informal letter. Modal verb “dürfen” können and “müssen” in
Suggestions may be given. The layout of the letter Präteritum , “wollen, “sollen” ,Möchten
with address, introduction, conclusion, etc., will
Reflexive Verbs
form part of the assessment.
Indefinite verbs
3. Comprehension Imperativ
An unseen passage of about 150 words will be Verbs in Singular
given in German. Questions based on the given Separable Verbs
passage will be set, to be answered in German,
Können-dürfen
so as to test the candidates’ understanding of the
content of the passage. Interrogative Pronouns
Possessive Pronouns “meine” and”deine” in
Nominative

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Personal pronouns er, sie, es Definite Article in Dativ
Personal Pronouns in Akkusativ Demonstrative articles in Nominative, Akkusativ,
Dativ Personal pronoun Dative
Personal Pronouns in Dative and Akkusativ
Interrogative Pronouns in Dative Comparison using wie and als
Personal Pronouns in Dative Subordinate clauses with weil
Interrogative pronouns Welcher/es/e in Temporal infos- vor/nach + Dative
Nominative and Akkusativ
Subordinate clause with dass
Woher: Aus/Aus der Main clause with deshalb-trotzdem
Wo: In/In der Subordinate clauses with “wenn”
Woher” and “Wo?
“W” Questions Prepositions- an, bei, in, von,zu,mit + Dative
Ja/Nein” Questions Prepositions für-ohne
W- Questions- Was?Wen? Prepositions- inter, auf,über,unter,vor,neben +
Past tense with haben and sein Dative
Negative question: Ja- nein-Doch
The polite form “Sie” Adjectives in Nominative
Negation with “nicht” Adjectives in Akkusativ
“sein”in Singular and Plural Adjectives in Dative
Prepositions of place („Wo?” + Dative case,
Compound Nouns
„Wohin?” + Accusative case)
Wechselpräpositionen an, in,
Prepositions: in/auf with Akk.(Place)
auf,über,unter,neben,vor
Possessive article unser/euer in Nominative and 5. Translation and/or Dialogue Writing
Akkusative
Definite article, Possessive Article in Nominative • One short passage will be set for translation
and Accusative from German into English.
Definte Article in Nominative • One passage will be set for translation from
Definite Article in Akkusativ English into German.
Indefinite Article
• Dialogue writing (Around 150 words) based
Negative Article in Akkusativ on situations faced in everyday life. Hints may
Gern-lieber-am liebsten be given.
Genetive case with names
Annexe
Inversion
Dimunitive form with –chen Communication (oral and written) skills that can be
Präteritum –sein covered from any book used for teaching:
The indefinite “man” 1. Topic A – Myself
The impersonal es
• Self, Family and Friends
Imperative as a polite form
• Important Events
Defining places using Akkusativ • Interests and Hobbies
Präteritum of haben
• Home and Locality
Comparative and Superlative
• Daily Routine
Indefinite Article in Dative • School
Possessive articles in Nominati, Akkusativ, 2. Topic B – Holiday Time & Travel
Dative • Travel, Transport and Tourism
Possessive article sein/ihr
in Nominative and Akkusativ • Accommodation

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• Restaurant INTERNAL ASSESSMENT – 20 Marks
• Directions
1. Schools will prepare, conduct and record
• Holiday Activities
assessments of the Listening, Speaking and
• Services Creative Writing Skills of candidates as follows:
3. Topic C – Work & Lifestyle
Class IX: Three assessments in the course of the
• Home Life year.
• Everyday Living and Health Class X: Two assessments in the course of the
• Work Experience year.
• Leisure 2. Pattern of Assessment
• Shopping a) Listening Skills
• The Environment A passage of about 300 words is read aloud by
the examiner twice at normal reading speed
Teaching and study resource books: (about 110 words a minute). Candidates may
make brief notes during the readings. They
For Class IX Planet 1 (Text book and Work book) then answer an objective type test based on the
For Class X Planet 2 (Text book and Work book) passage, on the paper provided.
(Published by Langers in India under license from b) Speaking Skills
Hueber Verlag)
Each candidate is required to make an oral
Suggested References: Pingpong Neu 1 presentation for about two minutes, which will
Team Deutsch 1 and 2 be followed by a discussion on the subject
with the examiners, for about three minutes.
Wir Live (Dvd)
Langenscheidt Euro Dictionary Subjects for presentation may include
K.M. Sharma; German-Hindi/ Hindi-German narrating an experience, providing a
Dictionary, Rachna Publishing House description, giving directions, expressing an
opinion, giving a report, relating an anecdote
or commenting on a current event.
NOTE: The Class X - ICSE examination paper will
be set on the entire syllabus prescribed for the A candidate may refer to brief notes in the
subject. course of the presentation but reading or
excessive dependence on notes will be
The Class IX internal examination is to be conducted penalized.
on the portion of this syllabus that is covered during
the academic year. It is recommended that candidates be given an
hour for preparation of their subject for
CISCE has not prescribed bifurcation of the syllabus presentation and that they be given a choice of
for this subject. subject, on a common paper.
c) Creative Writing Skills
Each candidate is required to write short
compositions based on the suggested
assignments.

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SUGGESTED ASSIGNMENTS EVALUATION
FOR CLASSES IX AND X The assessment will be conducted jointly by the
subject teacher and the external examiner who will
each assess the candidate. (The External Examiner
Aural: Listening to a conversation/talk/reading of a
may be a teacher nominated by the Head of the School
short passage and then writing down the relevant or who could be from the faculty but not teaching the
main points in the specified number of words and language in the section/class. For example, a teacher
answering the given questions. of German of Class VIII may be deputed to be an
Oral: Prepared speech/declamation; impromptu External Examiner for Class X Language projects).
speech/debate/discussion; report/interview; elocution; Award of Marks (20 Marks)
role-play / general conversation on selected topics. Subject Teacher (Internal Examiner) 10 marks
Creative Writing: Students are to write short External Examiner 10 marks
compositions, the stimuli may be: The total marks obtained out of 20 (Listening Skills:
• a piece of recorded music. 5 marks; Speaking Skills: 5 marks and Creative
• a series of recorded sounds. Writing: 10 marks) are to be sent to CISCE by the
Head of the School.
• a picture/photograph.
• an opening sentence or phrase. The Head of the School will be responsible for the
online entry of marks on CISCE’s CAREERS portal
• a newspaper/magazine clipping or report.
by the due date.
• one piece of factual writing which should be
informative or argumentative. Schools are required to maintain a record of all
assessments conducted in Listening, Speaking and
• one piece of expressive writing which is Creative Writing Skills for candidates of Classes IX
descriptive and imaginative. and X. These include copies of the assessment tests,
• preparation of film/book review. topics for presentation and marks awarded. This
record will be maintained for a period of up to 2
months after the declaration of the results of ICSE (10)
It is also suggested that students be made aware of examinations of the candidates concerned.
contemporary forms of written communication, such
as fax, memo, etc.

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INTERNAL ASSESSMENT IN MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES - GUIDELINES FOR MARKING WITH GRADES
CREATIVE WRITING (CLASSES IX & X)
Grade Content/Analysis of Idea, Expression/ Effective Structure/ Organisation Vocabulary/ Use of Originality/ Marks
Thought/ Feeling Expression of Idea of Material Words, Phrases Imaginative/
Innovative
I The candidate analyses the ideas, The candidate expresses The work is very well The use of vocabulary The work is 4
feelings and experiences the ideas, thoughts and structured an introduction, exhibits a high level of imaginative
effectively. feelings effectively. body and conclusion, competence in handling interesting and
Reasoning is logical and effective. paragraphing and language. engrossing.
appropriate sentence
construction.

II The candidate analyses the ideas, The candidate expresses The work is very well The vocabulary exhibits The candidate's 3
feelings and experiences with the ideas thoughts and structured with some competence of word work is quite
well-defined explanations, feelings well and with sense of conclusion and of usage; correctness of interesting and
reasoning is logical and clarity. paragraph lengths. grammar and spelling. engrossing.
persuasive.
III The candidate analyses the idea, The candidate expresses The work is fairly well The candidate uses The candidate 2
feelings and experiences with a the ideas, thoughts and structured; straightforward demonstrates the
fair degree of detail and feelings fairly well and candidate follows simple vocabulary and fairly ability to sustain the
explanation. Reasoning is fairly with a fair degree of paragraphing. good pattern of interest of the
logical and persuasive. clarity. spellings. reader.

IV The candidate attempts to analyze The candidate expresses The work shows some The candidate's The candidate is, to 1
ideas, feelings and experiences the idea, thoughts and understanding of vocabulary is limited and some extent, able to
with simple explanation and feelings intelligibly and paragraphing and the spelling, punctuation sustain the interest
detail. Reasoning and arguments in simple language. structure. and grammar is of the reader.
are not very convincing. sometimes poor.

V The candidate attempts a basic The candidate is unable The candidate does not There is consistent The candidate is 0
analysis of ideas, feelings and to expresses the ideas, display an understanding weakness in spelling, unable to sustain the
experiences with few simple thoughts and feelings, of structure and punctuation and interest of the
explanations and few details. Is uses simple language and paragraphing. grammar. reader.
unable to present proper work is not very
arguments. intelligible.

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INTERNAL ASSESSMENT IN MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES - GUIDELINES FOR MARKING WITH GRADES
AURAL ASSIGNMENT (CLASS IX)
Grade Understanding/ Recall Vocabulary Context/ Correlation to Other Marks
Comprehension Main Idea, Areas
Central Theme
I The candidate accurately The candidate recalls all the The candidate uses appropriate The candidate clearly 3
understands the central idea of the important points made (written/ and correct vocabulary while understands the context and can
passage as well as the relevant verbal). recalling the points made. widely correlate the passage to
points in the selected passage/ the other areas.
talk.
II The candidate gives ideas fairly The candidate recalls some of the The candidate uses correct but The candidate can moderately 2
close to the central / main idea of important points made (written/ simple vocabulary while understand the context of the
the passage as well as understand verbal). recalling the points made. passage and can moderately
some of the relevant points heard correlate the passage to the other
in the selected passage/ talk. areas.

III The candidate cannot fully The candidate recalls very few of The candidate makes various The candidate can only faintly 1
comprehend the passage and the important points made errors in vocabulary while understand the context of the
gives only a few ideas related to (written/verbal). recalling the points made. passage and relate it to the other
the central theme of the passage. areas.

IV The candidate is neither able to The candidate is unable to recall The candidate uses incorrect The candidate is unable to 0
understand the central/main idea the important points made vocabulary while recalling the understand the context of the
of the passage; nor able to (written/verbal) points made. passage and is unable to correlate
understand relevant points heard the passage to the other areas.
in the passage/talk.

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INTERNAL ASSESSMENT IN MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES - GUIDELINES FOR MARKING WITH GRADES
ORAL ASSIGNMENT (CLASS X)
Grade Fluency of Language Subject Matter Organization Vocabulary/ Understanding Gesture Marks
Delivery
I Speaks with fluency and Matter is relevant, Content is well Uses appropriate While speaking, the Uses natural and 3
has full operational rich in content and sequenced and well vocabulary and candidate emphasizes spontaneous
command over the original. organized. pronounces words the important points. gestures that are
language. correctly. not out of place.

II The candidate speaks The subject matter The content is The candidate While speaking the Uses some natural 2
with fairly good fluency is mostly relevant, satisfactorily pronounces most candidate emphasizes gestures.
and has reasonable consisting of a sequenced and well words correctly and most important points.
operational command of few original ideas. organized. uses simple
the language. vocabulary.

III The candidate speaks The subject matter The subject content is The candidate While speaking, the Uses very few 1
with poor fluency and is irrelevant and very poor and lacks pronounces many candidate emphasizes natural gestures.
does not communicate lacks originality. organisational words incorrectly and some important
except for the most basic structure. uses inappropriate points.
information. vocabulary.

IV The candidate cannot The subject matter The subject content The candidate is While speaking, the Uses no natural 0
communicate even the is negligible. comprises of mere unable to correctly candidate is unable to gestures.
most basic information. words with no pronounce most words emphasize important
structured sentences. and has a limited points.
vocabulary.

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MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES
SPANISH (36)

(Under Group I)
Candidates opting for a Modern Foreign Language as a Second Language in Group I may not opt for the
same language under Modern Foreign Languages in Group II and Group III.

Aims: 5. To enhance the ability of the candidates to express
their ideas and feelings in their own words and for
1. To develop and integrate the use of the four
them to understand the use of correct language.
language skills i.e. listening, speaking, reading
and writing. 6. To appreciate the language as an effective means
of communication.
2. To use the language effectively and appropriately
on topics of everyday life situations. 7. To understand language when spoken at normal
conversational speed in everyday life situations.
3. To develop an interest in the appreciation of
Spanish. 8. To understand the basic structural patterns of the
language, vocabulary and constructions.
4. To develop an intercultural awareness.

Classes IX and X
There will be one paper of three hours duration
carrying 80 marks and Internal Assessment of
20 marks. 3. Comprehension
1. Composition
An unseen passage of about 150 words will be
Candidates will be required to write, in Spanish, given in the language. Questions based on the
one short composition which may include short given passage, will be set, to be answered in
explanations, directions, descriptions or Spanish, so as to test the candidates’
narratives. There will be a choice of subjects understanding of the content of the passage.
which will be varied and may be suggested by
language or other stimuli such as pictures or 4. Grammar
objects. This will consist of tests in vocabulary, syntax and
idiom, e.g., synthesis in sentence construction,
2. Letter formation of sentences in Spanish correctly
embodying given words or forms. The question
Candidates will be required to write a letter from
will not require detailed knowledge of
a choice of either a formal or an informal letter. grammatical definitions.
Suggestions may be given. The layout of the letter
The questions on grammar will include the
with address, introduction, conclusion, etc., will
following:
form part of the assessment.
Nouns:
gender
singular and plural forms

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Articles: imperfect continuous
definite and indefinite immediate future
future
Adjectives: conditional:
agreement perfect
position pluperfect
lo plus adjective passive voice
comparative and superlative: regular and mayor,
gerund
menor, mejor, peor
demonstrative (este, ese, aquel) imperative: common forms including negative
indefinite (cada, otro, todo, mismo, alguno) impersonal verbs: most common only
present subjunctive: imperative, affirmation and
possessive, short and long forms (mi, mío) negation, after verbs of wishing, command,
interrogative (cuánto, qué, donde etc.) request, prohibiting, emotion and to express
Adverbs: purpose (para que)
formation After cuando
comparative and superlative: regular imperfect subjunctive and in conditional clause
interrogative (cómo, cuándo, dónde) Time:
adverbs of time and place (aquí, ahi, allí, ahora, Use of desde hace with the present and imperfect
ya) tense
common adverbial phrases
Llevo + time+ gerund
Quantifiers/Intensifiers: Prepositions:
(muy, bastante, demasiado, poco, mucho)
common, including personal a
Pronouns: uses of por and para
subject
object – direct & indirect Conjunctions
position and order of object pronouns in a Most common ones including y, pero, cuando, o,
sentence and with commands porque, como, sin embargo.
reflexive
relative: que, Numbers
relative: quien, el cual, la cual etc., lo que,
Quantities
disjunctive (conmigo, para mí )
demonstrative (éste, ése, aquél, esto, eso) Dates
indefinite (algo, alguien)
interrogative (cuál, qué, quién) 5. Translation and/or Dialogue Writing
Verbs: • One short passage will be set for translation
Regular and irregular forms of verbs, radical from Spanish into English.
changing and reflexive verbs all persons of the
verb, singular and plural • One passage will be set for translation from
radical-changing verbs English into Spanish.
negative forms
interrogative forms • Dialogue writing (Around 150 words) based
reflexive constructions (se puede, se necesita, se on situations faced in everyday life. Hints may
habla) be given.
uses of ser and estar
tenses: present indicative
present continuous
preterite
imperfect:

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Annexe The Class IX internal examination is to be conducted
Communication (oral and written) skills that can be on the portion of this syllabus that is covered during
covered from any book used for teaching: the academic year.
1. Topic A – Myself CISCE has not prescribed bifurcation of the syllabus
• Self, Family and Friends for this subject.

• Important Events INTERNAL ASSESSMENT – 20 Marks
• Interests and Hobbies 1. Schools will prepare, conduct and record
assessments of the Listening, Speaking and
• Home and Locality
Creative Writing Skills of candidates as follows:
• Daily Routine Class IX: Three assessments in the course of the
• School year.
Class X: Two assessments in the course of the
2. Topic B – Holiday Time & Travel
year.
• Travel, Transport and Tourism
2. Pattern of Assessment
• Accommodation
a) Listening Skills
• Restaurant
A passage of about 300 words is read aloud by
• Directions the examiner twice at normal reading speed
• Holiday Activities (about 110 words a minute). Candidates may
make brief notes during the readings. They
• Services
then answer an objective type test based on the
3. Topic C – Work & Lifestyle passage, on the paper provided.
• Home Life b) Speaking Skills
• Everyday Living and Health Each candidate is required to make an oral
presentation for about two minutes, which will
• Work Experience
be followed by a discussion on the subject
• Leisure with the examiners, for about three minutes.
• Shopping Subjects for presentation may include
• The Environment narrating an experience, providing a
description, giving directions, expressing an
Teaching and study resource books:
opinion, giving a report, relating an anecdote
Espanol Sin Fronteras Bk 2 or commenting on a current event.
Workbook Nuevo ven Bk 2 A candidate may refer to brief notes in the
Pasaporte Bk 2 course of the presentation but reading or
For Recommended books visit at excessive dependence on notes will be
www.goyalsaab.com penalized.
e-mail: [email protected] It is recommended that candidates be given an
hour for preparation of their subject for
NOTE: The Class X - ICSE examination paper will presentation and that they be given a choice of
be set on the entire syllabus prescribed for the subject, on a common paper.
subject.

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c) Creative Writing Skills EVALUATION
Each candidate is required to write short The assessment will be conducted jointly by the
compositions based on the suggested subject teacher and the external examiner who will
assignments. each assess the candidate. (The External Examiner
may be a teacher nominated by the Head of the School
SUGGESTED ASSIGNMENTS who could be from the faculty but not teaching the
FOR CLASSES IX AND X language in the section/class. For example, a teacher
of Spanish of Class VIII may be deputed to be an
Aural: Listening to a conversation/talk/reading of a
External Examiner for Class X Language projects).
short passage and then writing down the relevant or
main points in the specified number of words and Award of Marks (20 Marks)
answering the given questions. Subject Teacher (Internal Examiner) 10 marks
Oral: Prepared speech/declamation; impromptu External Examiner 10 marks
speech/debate/discussion; report/interview; elocution; The total marks obtained out of 20 (Listening Skills:5
role-play / general conversation on selected topics. marks; Speaking Skills: 5 marks and Creative Writing:
10 marks ) are to be sent to CISCE by the Head of the
Creative Writing: Students are to write short
School.
compositions, the stimuli may be:
The Head of the School will be responsible for the
• a piece of recorded music.
online entry of marks on CISCE’s CAREERS portal
• a series of recorded sounds. by the due date.
• a picture/photograph. Schools are required to maintain a record of all
assessments conducted in Listening, Speaking and
• an opening sentence or phrase.
Creative Writing Skills for candidates of Classes IX
• a newspaper/magazine clipping or report. and X. These include copies of the assessment tests,
topics for presentation and marks awarded. This
• one piece of factual writing which should be
record will be maintained for a period of up to 2
informative or argumentative.
months after the declaration of the results of ICSE
• one piece of expressive writing which is (10) examinations of the candidates concerned.
descriptive and imaginative.
• preparation of film/book review.
It is also suggested that students be made aware of
contemporary forms of written communication, such
as fax, memo, etc.

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INTERNAL ASSESSMENT IN MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES - GUIDELINES FOR MARKING WITH GRADES
CREATIVE WRITING (CLASSES IX & X)
Grade Content/Analysis of Idea, Expression/ Effective Structure/ Organisation Vocabulary/ Use of Originality/ Marks
Thought/ Feeling Expression of Idea of Material Words, Phrases Imaginative/
Innovative
I The candidate analyses the ideas, The candidate expresses The work is very well The use of vocabulary The work is 4
feelings and experiences the ideas, thoughts and structured an introduction, exhibits a high level of imaginative
effectively. feelings effectively. body and conclusion, competence in handling interesting and
Reasoning is logical and effective. paragraphing and language. engrossing.
appropriate sentence
construction.

II The candidate analyses the ideas, The candidate expresses The work is very well The vocabulary exhibits The candidate's 3
feelings and experiences with the ideas thoughts and structured with some competence of word work is quite
well-defined explanations, feelings well and with sense of conclusion and of usage; correctness of interesting and
reasoning is logical and clarity. paragraph lengths. grammar and spelling. engrossing.
persuasive.
III The candidate analyses the idea, The candidate expresses The work is fairly well The candidate uses The candidate 2
feelings and experiences with a the ideas, thoughts and structured; straightforward demonstrates the
fair degree of detail and feelings fairly well and candidate follows simple vocabulary and fairly ability to sustain the
explanation. Reasoning is fairly with a fair degree of paragraphing. good pattern of interest of the
logical and persuasive. clarity. spellings. reader.

IV The candidate attempts to analyze The candidate expresses The work shows some The candidate's The candidate is, to 1
ideas, feelings and experiences the idea, thoughts and understanding of vocabulary is limited and some extent, able to
with simple explanation and feelings intelligibly and paragraphing and the spelling, punctuation sustain the interest
detail. Reasoning and arguments in simple language. structure. and grammar is of the reader.
are not very convincing. sometimes poor.

V The candidate attempts a basic The candidate is unable The candidate does not There is consistent The candidate is 0
analysis of ideas, feelings and to expresses the ideas, display an understanding weakness in spelling, unable to sustain the
experiences with few simple thoughts and feelings, of structure and punctuation and interest of the
explanations and few details. Is uses simple language and paragraphing. grammar. reader.
unable to present proper work is not very
arguments. intelligible.

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INTERNAL ASSESSMENT IN MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES - GUIDELINES FOR MARKING WITH GRADES
AURAL ASSIGNMENT (CLASSES IX & X)
Grade Understanding/ Recall Vocabulary Context/ Correlation to Other Marks
Comprehension Main Idea, Areas
Central Theme
I The candidate accurately The candidate recalls all the The candidate uses appropriate The candidate clearly 3
understands the central idea of the important points made (written/ and correct vocabulary while understands the context and can
passage as well as the relevant verbal). recalling the points made. widely correlate the passage to
points in the selected passage/ the other areas.
talk.
II The candidate gives ideas fairly The candidate recalls some of the The candidate uses correct but The candidate can moderately 2
close to the central / main idea of important points made (written/ simple vocabulary while understand the context of the
the passage as well as understand verbal). recalling the points made. passage and can moderately
some of the relevant points heard correlate the passage to the other
in the selected passage/ talk. areas.

III The candidate cannot fully The candidate recalls very few of The candidate makes various The candidate can only faintly 1
comprehend the passage and the important points made errors in vocabulary while understand the context of the
gives only a few ideas related to (written/verbal). recalling the points made. passage and relate it to the other
the central theme of the passage. areas.

IV The candidate is neither able to The candidate is unable to recall The candidate uses incorrect The candidate is unable to 0
understand the central/main idea the important points made vocabulary while recalling the understand the context of the
of the passage; nor able to (written/verbal) points made. passage and is unable to correlate
understand relevant points heard the passage to the other areas.
in the passage/talk.

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INTERNAL ASSESSMENT IN MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES - GUIDELINES FOR MARKING WITH GRADES
ORAL ASSIGNMENT (CLASSES IX & X)
Grade Fluency of Language Subject Matter Organization Vocabulary/ Understanding Gesture Marks
Delivery
I Speaks with fluency and Matter is relevant, Content is well Uses appropriate While speaking, the Uses natural and 3
has full operational rich in content and sequenced and well vocabulary and candidate emphasizes spontaneous
command over the original. organized. pronounces words the important points. gestures that are
language. correctly. not out of place.

II The candidate speaks The subject matter The content is The candidate While speaking the Uses some natural 2
with fairly good fluency is mostly relevant, satisfactorily pronounces most candidate emphasizes gestures.
and has reasonable consisting of a sequenced and well words correctly and most important points.
operational command of few original ideas. organized. uses simple
the language. vocabulary.

III The candidate speaks The subject matter The subject content is The candidate While speaking, the Uses very few 1
with poor fluency and is irrelevant and very poor and lacks pronounces many candidate emphasizes natural gestures.
does not communicate lacks originality. organizational words incorrectly and some important
except for the most basic structure. uses inappropriate points.
information. vocabulary.

IV The candidate cannot The subject matter The subject content The candidate is While speaking, the Uses no natural 0
communicate even the is negligible. comprises of mere unable to correctly candidate is unable to gestures.
most basic information. words with no pronounce most emphasize important
structured sentences. words and has a points.
limited vocabulary.

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