It is specifically designed for students preparing for the ICSE (Indian Certificate of Secondary Education) board examinations.
Quick Overview
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Title: Pearls of English Language (With Aural & Oral English)
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Target Grade: Class X (10th Grade)
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Publisher: Black Pearl India (ICSE Revised Edition)
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Compliance: NEP 2020 & NCF 2023 Aligned.
Core Components
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Edited By: Gerry Arathoon (Former Chief Executive & Secretary, CISCE), which signals a high level of alignment with actual board exam standards.
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Authors: Francis W. Moore, Trevor Savaille, and Genevieve Lobo.
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Integrated Skills: Focuses on both written language and Aural & Oral English, which are essential components of the internal assessment for ICSE.
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Exam Prep: Highlights the inclusion of MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions), which are now a critical part of the ICSE Semester/Final paper patterns.
Typical Content Structure for Class X ICSE
While this is just the cover, a standard ICSE Class X English Language curriculum (Paper 1) usually covers:
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Composition (Essays): Descriptive, Narrative, Argumentative, Short Story, and Picture Composition.
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Letter Writing: Both Formal and Informal formats.
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Notice & Email Writing: The specific 5+5 mark format required by the board.
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Comprehension: Unseen passages with vocabulary exercises and summary writing (Précis).
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Applied Grammar: Transformation of sentences, prepositions, tenses, and synthesis of sentences.
