GEOGRAPHY - CLASS X. SYLLABUS. ➢ Interpretation ... CLASS X (ACADEMIC
SESSION 2010-11) ... Books: Text: Understanding ICSE Mathematics – Class X.
DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL MEGACITY, KOLKATA CLASS X (2011 – 2012) ENGLISH LANGUAGE HALF YEARLY SYLLABUS: 1. ESSAY WRITING ‐‐‐(DESCRIPTIVE,NARRATIVE,ARGUMENTATIVE,STORY –WRITING &PICTURE –COMPOSITION) 2. LETTER WRITING—(FORMAL & INFORMAL LETTERS) 3. UNSEEN COMPREHENSION‐‐‐(QUES/ANS,VOCABULARY&SUMMARY WRITING) 4. APPLIED GRAMMAR‐‐‐(PREPOSITIONS,CONJUNCTIONS,TENSES & TRANSFORMATION OF SENTENCES BASED ON SPEECH, VOICE,VERBS ,ADJECTIVES‐ DEGREES OF COMPARISON &AFFIRMATIVE AND NEGATIVE SENTENCES)
REVIEW : UNSEEN COMPREHENSION
PROJECT: COMPARE THE IMPORTANCE OF ENGLISH TO THE OTHER MAJOR LANGUAGES OF THE WORLD.DO YOU THINK ENGLISH WILL BE ABLE TO SUSTAIN IT’S SUPERIORITY IN THE NEXT HUNDRED YEARS? ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐
ENGLISH LANGUAGE WORKSHEET (I) ‐CLASS X 1 .WOMEN SHOULD NOT BE EXCLUDED FROM ANY PROFESSION‐‐‐‐EXPRESS YOUR VIEWS EITHER IN FAVOUR OR AGAINST THE PROPOSITION.(IN ABOUT 400 WORDS) 2. FILL IN THE BLANKS WITH SUITABLE PREPOSITIONS‐ a) We reached the station‐‐‐ time. b) He presided‐‐‐the meeting. c) He was condemned‐‐‐death. d)I was enlisted‐‐‐the army. e) I am anxious‐‐‐his health. f) Please go ‐‐‐the document carefully. g) The boy has been missing‐‐‐yesterday. h) The villagers revolted ‐‐‐the lathi‐charge. 3. JOIN THE FOLLOWING PAIRS OF SENTENCES WITHOUT USING –AND,BUT,BECAUSE OR SO.
a)The boy read the book. He returned to me. b) I have no money. Cannot spare any. c)Mohan solved the puzzle. It took no time. d)The sky was cloudy. It was unwise to go out. e) My maid is poor. My maid is honest. f) Alexander was the king of Macedon. He invaded India. g) The student saw the teacher. He fled away. h) The town was once a prosperous sea‐port. It is now a heap of ruins.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE WORKSHEET (II) ‐CLASS X 1.WRITE A LETTER TO THE POLICE COMMISSIONER (TRAFFIC) ABOUT THE INADEQUATE PARKING FACILITIES IN THE COMMERCIAL STREETS OF KOLKATA WHICH CAUSES A LOT OF INCONVENIENCE TO THE PEOPLE. 2.TRANSFORM THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES AS INSTRUCTED WITHOUT CHANGING THEIR MEANINGS— a)A fragrant flower is the loveliest creation of nature.(begin: No other‐‐‐) b)Wordsworth was one of the greatest English poets.(begin: Very few‐‐) c)Do not curse your enemies.(change the voice) d)The man is too old to learn new things.(use: so—that) e)But for his help, I would have drowned.(begin: Had he‐‐‐) f)Besides being industrious, he is wise.(rewrite without using‐ besides) g)Our secret plan has been discovered.(begin: Someone‐‐‐) h)I can’t find Susan anywhere.(use: nowhere ) i)The teacher said, ``Young children are very restless.”(change the mode of narration) j)He left nothing unfinished.(make it affirmative) 3.COMPLETE THE SENTENCES WITH THE CORRECT FORM OF THE VERBS GIVEN IN BRACKETS: a)Just as I ‐‐‐‐‐‐(enter)the room ,the bell rang. b)He ran as quickly as he ‐‐‐(can). c)The match continued after the rain‐‐‐‐(stop). d)Anil realised that he ‐‐‐‐(take) the wrong road. e)You ‐‐‐(meet)John, haven’t you? f)Ravi has always‐‐‐(be)faithful to me. g)A man of high principles never‐‐‐(break)his word.
h)Time and tide‐‐‐(wait)for none. i)She ‐‐‐‐(complete)her work before she left. j)Someone ‐‐‐‐(knock) at the door.
ENGLISH LITERATURE CLASS X
Half- Yearly Syllabus AS YOU LIKE IT (Till the portion taught) GOLDEN LYRE To India My Native Land To the Indian who Died in Africa The Ballad of Father Gilligan No Men are Foreign TREASURE TROVE Dusk The Umbrella Man A Fishy Story Girls
Syllabus for review To India My Native Land Girls
Project The story Girls by Mrinal Pandey is a true reflection of the position of women in the Indian society. Comment or give your views regarding this.
Holiday Home Work Answer the reference to the context questions as briefly and to the point as possible: AS YOU LIKE IT‐ SHAKESPEARE 1. JAQUES All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players: . a. Who is the speaker immediately before this? What had the person said?(3) b. Validate the statement “ All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players:” (3) c. What are the first two stages of man? How does man behave in these initial stages? (3) d. Who sings a “woeful ballad and why”? Describe the fourth stage of man. (3) e. How aptly does Jaques describe the last two stages of man? (4) 2. DUKE FREDERICK Thus do all traitors: If their purgation did consist in words, They are as innocent as grace itself: Let it suffice thee that I trust thee not. Where is the speaker? Who is accused of being a traitor? In what way did the speaker intend to punish the listener if his command was not obeyed? (3) a. What had the listener said before to show that he/she had not been offensive? (3) b. What did the listener say immediately after in defense of the accusation? (3) c. What was the primary reason of acquittal? What had triggered off the anger do you think? (3) d. Who supports the listener and how? (4)
HISTORY ‐ Class X HALF YEARLY SYLLABUS 1. Revolt of 1857 2 .Growth of nationalism 3 .Moderate 4 .Rise of Radical Nationalism 5 .Partition of Bengal 6. Muslim League 7. Lucknow pact and Home rule movement 8. Mahatma Gandhi 9. Quit India Movement 10. First World War 11. Rise of Fascism 12. The Second World War 13. Cold War 14. The UNO 15. Agencies of UNO 16. Union and state legislature 17. The Union Executive 18. State governor
Review syllabus :‐ 1. Lucknow Pact Home rule movement 2 Mahatma Gandhi
Project: Nam had been the guiding principle of India’s Foreign policy.‐ In this context Discuss India’s foreign policy at the present.
The layout of the Project:‐ • • • • • • • •
The total project would be of 1500 words or there should be 40 slides ( approximately ) if a Power Point Presentation is made. Introduction‐ Define NAM and its principles To write what prompted India to undertake such a policy. To write about India’s foreign policy at the present‐ mention about our defence, trade policy , ways to deal with the problems of cross border terrorism , water distribution. Mention about India’s relation with China, Pakistan, Bangladesh, UK and USA. Critically assess your views and suggest remedies to deal with the issues. (Your views ) To paste relevant pictures on all the white blank pages. Every picture is to have a relevant caption. No white page to be kept blank. In case of a PPT you are to add sound effects
Holiday homework In your history and Civics copy write the answers to the following questions. 1. How is the Speaker chosen? Write his functions under different sub‐headings ( 3 points each ) 2. Write about the contributions of Surendranath Banerjee, Dadabhai Naoroji, Gokhale, Lal , Bal and Pal ( 6 points each ) 3. Differences between the Moderates and the Radicals ( 4 points ) 4. What is the Safety valve theory of the formation of the Congress? 5. Write the role of Anne Besant in the Home Rule Movement.
GEOGRAPHY ‐ CLASS X SYLLABUS
¾ Interpretation of Topographical Maps ¾ Map of India –To locate & label Mountains, plateau, waterbodies, towns, rivers, soil, vegetations ¾ The Climate of India ¾ Soils of India ¾ Natural Vegetation of India ¾ Water resources ¾ Minerals in India ¾ Agriculture in India ¾ Industries in India ¾ Transport
PROJECT TOPIC FOR THE REVIEW TEST
Wildlife conservation in India
Q1. On an outline map of India locate & label the following features:‐ a) PirPanjal,Garo,Khasi,Lushai,Rajmahal,Gir,Vindhya,Aravali,Malwa plateau b) Chambal,Ravi,Brahmaputra,Godavari,Luni,Son,Tapi,Kosi c) Region receiving winter rain, Black soil region, Mangrove forest,Deccan Trap d) Palk Strait, Gulf of Manner, Runn Of Kutch, IST meridian, e) A region with high pressure in winter, South west monsoon winds, Q2. Study the map sheet 45D/7 (Eastings 80 to 89 & Northings 87 to 97 ) and answer the following questions a)Give the four figure grid reference of the followings Open jungle of of the south west,Ranol,LimeKlin in the north west,Village Ganodara, b) Give six figure grid reference of the followings Temple at Jagol, Spot Height 204, Triangulation Height 225m.Settlement at Ratanpura c) Give the direction Village Jhat from Jegol (8590), Open jungle from Dhaneri, Lime klin(8294) from Ganeshpura d)Find out the Direct Distance from Gangudra(8793) and Open Jungle(8087) e) Find the Indirect Distance along the cart track from Bhadli (Jhat) to Jegol(8590) f) What is the main occupation? Give reason g) What is the main mode of transport? Give reason h) Give the settlement pattern of the grid square 8509 and 8891 i) Identify the drainage pattern of the grid square 8288 and 8194 Q3. Answer the following questions:‐ a) State two adaptive features of the Tropical Dry Forest. b) What are Pneumatophores? c) State on use for each of the following trees :‐ Chir Pine,Deodar,Semal,Teak d) Why are Sundarbans so named? e) State two causes of destruction of forest. f) State two methods of forest conservation. g) State the location of the Forest Research Institute h) Classify the following trees under different forest types:‐ Babul, Gorjan, Sundari, Teak, Eucalyptus, Myrobalan The project will give an idea of why wildlife is considered as a natural resource, Threats to the wildlife, Need for conservation , impact of wild life on maintaining the ecological balance, Steps taken , Santuaries‐‐‐ location, species conserved, Relevant maps, pictures, graphs showing the data collected regarding extinct, threatened, endangered species.
WORKSHEET
GUIDELINES FOR THE PROJECT
Natural Vegetation of India (The lesson was done in the month of April)
The Project format:‐ •
The file should be covered by brown paper
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The first page ‐‐ Name, Roll no., Class, Sec
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The Second page ‐ Contents
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The Following Pages ‐‐ The Matter 1. Introduction 2. Page limit ‐9/10 3. Written matter on the ruled pages 4. Pictures, Graphs on the blank /white pages 5. Proper & Appropriate captions For Diagrams/pictures/graphs 6. Proper headings for the written matter
• The second last page‐ conclusion • The last page ‐ Bibliography
SUBJECT: MATHEMATICS CLASS X (ACADEMIC SESSION 2010‐11)
HALF YEARLY EXAMINATION SYLLABUS ‐2010‐11 Commercial Arithmetic Ch 1 Compound Interest (Revision) Ch 2 Sales Tax and Value Added Tax ((Revision) Ch 3 Banking Algebra Ch 5 Linear Inequations (Revision)
Ch 6 Quadratic Equations (Revision; only Problem sums will introduce) Ch 9 Matrices (Revision) Co‐Ordinate Geometry Ch 10 Reflection Ch 11 Distance and section Formula Geometry Ch 13 Symmetry Ch 14 Similarity (Revision) Ch 18 Mensuration (Revision) Trigonometry Ch 19 Trigonometrical Identities Ch 20 Trigonometrical Tables Ch 21 Heights and Distances Statistics Ch 22 Graphically Representation (Revision) Ch 23 Measure of Central Tendency (Revision) Ch 24 Probability Total Number of Chapters: 17
Books: Text: Understanding ICSE Mathematics – Class X Reference: Concise Mathematics
PROJECT TOPICS i) Value Added Tax Contents (Different Topics & Page No.): common for three topics 9 Introduction 9 Visit any store and investigate –Marked Price, Discount (if any) , Rate of VAT charged, total VAT,Selling Price, Write the name and address of the store, date of visit, paste money receipts (minimum three) for different articles(eg. Restaurant, Jeweler, Electronic goods…) in the Lab Note Book , represent the data in tabular form 9 Show VAT charged on different articles in a tabular form, calculate rate of VAT. 9 Conclusion 9 Bibliography / Acknowledgement ( If any)
(ii) Similarity 9 9 9 9
Introduction Pictures & examples of similarity from nature and daily life Conclusion Bibliography / Acknowledgement ( If any)
(iii) Statistics: Comparative study with Ogive (Cricket World Cup final match - 2011) 9 Introduction 9 Collect data of Cricket World Cup Final Match‐ 2011, represent the data through Ogive (Run rate) mention scale, can use different colours , pictures can be given related with topics, Calculate: Median, Q1,Q3 Inter quartile 9 Conclusion 9 Bibliography / Acknowledgement ( If any)
SYLLABUS FOR REVIEW TEST Ch 1 Compound Interest Ch 9 Matrices
HOLIDAY HOME WORK Solve the following problems in a separate Holiday Home work Note book MATHEMATICS WORK‐SHEET CLASS‐ X
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If M × ⎢ ⎥ = [− 2 16] ⎣− 2 − 8⎦ Find the order of the matrix M. Also find the unknown matrix M.
2. The mean of 1, 7, 5, 3, 4 and 4 is m. The numbers 3, 2, 4, 2, 3, 3 and p have mean m‐1 and median q. Find p and q. 3. Rs. 5000 is lent out for 2 years at 12% per annum. The interest is compounded annually. Find
i. The amount at the end of the first year. ii. The amount at the end of the second year. iii. The Compound Interest to be paid at the end of the second year. 4. Solve the following inequation and graph the solution set on a number line: 2 x − 5 ≤ 5 x + 4
