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31 Malayalam (08) In our country each state has its own culture. The language exhibit the essence of 1. Prose : such cultures. By learning different languages, A text book of about 80 pages excluding we indirectly promote National integration introductions, notes and exercises etc. of while formulating the syllabus for these which one lesson will be for self study languages much attention has been given to 2. Poetry : visualize the ethical aspect of value based 250 lines including modern and medieval education. It should mould the students into poetries. responsible citizens, by imbibing the moral 3. Rapid Reading: A rapid reading section and cultural values of a particular state. The of about 50 pages. students should be able to grow themselves as 4. Grammar responsible citizens without any partisan Revision of the portion taught in the attitude. previous classes. The syllabus for these languages is 1. Kinds of Sentences. prepared keeping in mind the syllabus for std. 2. Samasam : Dwandwa and bahurvrihi. I to X and also the curriculum followed by the 3. Sandhi : Lopasandhi, Athesha Sandhi concerned states. Dwitva Sandhi. 4. Shabdalankaram : Anuprasam, Objectives : Antyaprasam. To enable pupils to – 5. Arthalankaram : Upama, Utpreksha, 1. enrich their vocabulary. Rupaka. 2. enhance their abilities in listening, 5. Composition reading, writing, speaking and 1. Essay of 250 words each creative, communication. autobiographical, narrative, 3. develop life skills. descriptive. 4. understand the importance of conservation 2. Précis – writing (150 words) of resources, culture, heritage, health and 3. Comprehension of an unseen prose hygiene. (150 words) or poetry (20 lines) 6. get awareness about environmental 6. Communication skill studies, a) Letter writing 7. develop among the students, the feeling b) Preparation of invitation cards and respect for love of nation, unity and c) Report writing national harmony, scientific vision, work d) Programme planning culture, equality, enterprise education, the 7. Communication Skills (Oral) basic values of life. Std. XII Std. XI
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32 1. Prose : a. Essay of about 250 words. A text book of about 80 pages (excluding Creative, Reflective, Narrative, introductions, notes and exercises etc.) Autobiographical. 2. Poetry: b. Précis – writing (150 words) 250 lines (80 lines from ancient and c. Comprehension of an unseen prose medieval poetry and the rest from modern passage around 150 words or poetry poetry) around 20 lines. 3. Rapid Reading: A rapid reading section 6. Communication skill (writing). of about 50 pages. a) Letter writing. 4. Grammar: b) Advertisement preparation. Revision of the portion taught in the c) Report writing. previous classes. d) Programme planning. 1. Change of Voice and transformation 7. Communication Skills (Oral). of Sentences. Oral Skills 2. Idioms and Proverbs arising out of Listening activities : develop the sub-skills of the text book. listening, provide practice in ear-training. 3. Vrutham: Manikanchi, Loud-reading : following the features of loud Druthakakali, Nathonnatha. reading, provide practice in loud-reading. 4. Sandhi : Atheshasndhi, Agama Sandhi, Speaking : creating confidence in speaking. Lopasandhi, Duitva Sandhi. Using narration and description. 5. Alankaram : Conversation : ability to converse confidently 1. Shabdalankaram, Dwitiyakshara and effectively, provide practice in conversation. prasamv, Adhiprasam, yamakam. Formal testing in oral skills will be 2. Arthalankaram : Vasavokthi, administered. Shleshokti. 5. Composition: Introduction