English First Paper Mark Distribution
| Section | Details | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Seen Passage (1 & 2) | 1. Multiple Choice Question | 1 X 7 = 7 |
| 2. Answering Short Question | 2 X 4 = 8 | |
| 3. Gap Filling with appropriate word | 1 X 5 = 5 | |
| Unseen Passage (4 & 5) | 4. Completing the grid | 1 X 5 = 5 |
| 5. True False | 1 X 5 = 5 | |
| 6. Fill in the Blanks with Clues | 1 X 5 = 5 | |
| 7. Fill in the Blanks with appropriate words | 1 X 5 = 5 | |
| 8. Matching Column A with Column B | 1 X 5 = 5 | |
| Grammar | 9. Suffix and Prefix | 1 X 5 = 5 |
| 10. Article | 0.5 X 10 = 5 | |
| 11. Transformation | 1 X 5 = 5 | |
| 12. Direct & Indirect Speech | 1 X 5 = 5 | |
| 13. Capitalization & Punctuation | 0.5 X 10 = 5 | |
| Writing | 14. Dialogue | 10 |
| 15. Email writing | 10 | |
| 16. Paragraph writing | 10 |
English 2nd Paper Mark Distribution
| Section | Details | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Grammar | 1. Article | 0.5 X 6 = 3 |
| 2. Preposition | 0.5 X 6 = 3 | |
| 3.Substitution Table | 1 X 4 = 4 | |
| 4. Direct and Indirect Speech | 1 X 4 = 4 | |
| 5. Transformation | 1 X 5 = 5 | |
| 6. Capitalization and Punctuation | 0.5 X 6 = 3 | |
| 7. Suffix and Prefix | 0.5 X 8 = 4 | |
| 8. Right Forms of Verb | 0.5 X 8 = 4 | |
| Writing | 9. Writing an Email in 150 Words | 8 |
| 10. Writing a Composition in 250 words | 12 |
Syllabus of English First & 2nd 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 |
| Post-Half Yearly (Up to September) | Unit 8 to 11, Unseen Passages, Dialogues, Paragraph, Email | Direct & Indirect Speech, 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 in Bangladesh |
| Essay (Narrative) | 1. An Unforgettable Train Journey | 1. A Visit to My Village Home | 1. The Day I Overcame My Biggest Fear | |
| Essay (Persuasive) | 1. Why Every Student Should Read Books Outside the Syllabus |
1. Are E-books Better Than Printed Books? 2. Should Parents Limit the Use of Video Games? |
1. Is It Better to Study Alone or in a Group? 2. Is Learning English Important for Success in Bangladesh? |