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English 10th

1. A Letter to God – Answers & Summary

G.L.FUENTES

Dust of Snow – Answers & Summary

ROBERT FROST

Fire and Ice – Answers & Summary

ROBERT FROST

2. Nelson Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom – Answers & Summary

NELSON ROLIHLAHLA MANDELA

A Tiger in the Zoo – Answers & Summary

LESLIE NORRIS

3. Two Stories about Flying I. His First Flight – Answers & Summary

LIAM O’ FLAHERTY

II. Black Aeroplane – Answers & Summary

FREDERICK FORSYTH

How to Tell Wild Animals – Answers & Summary

CAROLYN WELLS

The Ball Poem – Answers & Summary

JOHN BERRYMAN

4. From the Diary of Anne Frank – Answers & Summary

ANNE FRANK

Amanda! – Answers & Summary

ROBIN KLEIN

5. Glimpses of India

I. A Baker from Goa – Answers & Summary

LUCIO RODRIGUES

II. Coorg – Answers & Summary

LOKESH ABROL

III. Tea from Assam – Answers & Summary

ARUP KUMAR DATTA

The Trees – Answers & Summary

ADRIENNE RICH

6. Mijbil the Otter – Answers & Summary

GAVIN MAXWELL

Fog – Answers & Summary

CARL SANDBURG

7. Madam Rides the Bus – Answers & Summary

VALLIKKANNAN

The Tale of Custard the Dragon – Answers & Summary

OGDEN NASH

8. The Sermon at Benares – Answers & Summary

For Anne Gregory – Answers & Summary

WILLIAM BUTLER YEATS

9. The Proposal – Answers & Summary

ANTON CHEKOV

How to Prepare English for Class 10 (NCERT – First Flight)

Class 10 English is a board exam subject, so preparation must be smart and systematic. The First Flight textbook (prose, poems, plays) and Footprints Without Feet (supplementary stories) are designed to test both literary understanding and language skills.

1. Reading and Literature

  • Read each prose, poem, and play 2–3 times for clarity.

  • Note down difficult words and their meanings.

  • Identify themes, morals, and key character traits in prose.

  • In poems, focus on tone, imagery, rhyme scheme, and poetic devices like metaphor, alliteration, and personification.

  • In plays, observe dialogue, conflict, and resolution.

  • Practice extract-based questions (very important for boards).

Tip: Always prepare short summaries of each lesson in your own words—handy for last-minute revision.

2. Writing Skills

This section carries high weightage in exams. Focus on format and clarity.

  • Letters: Formal (applications, complaints, enquiries) & Informal (to relatives, friends).

  • Articles & Essays: Write with introduction, body (3–4 points), and conclusion.

  • Reports: Present events factually and briefly.

  • Story Writing: Follow sequence, add creativity, and conclude properly.

  • Analytical Paragraphs: Practice interpreting graphs, charts, or data.

Tip: Stick to word limits (100–120 words). Practice one writing task daily.

3. Grammar

Class 10 grammar is application-based, so practice is essential.

  • Tenses & subject–verb agreement

  • Modals and determiners

  • Reported speech (statements, questions, commands)

  • Active and passive voice

  • Editing, omission, and sentence transformation

Tip: Do sample paper exercises—grammar questions are usually short and test accuracy.

4. Listening and Speaking

  • Read aloud prose or poetry—improves pronunciation.

  • Practice reciting poems with proper tone and stress.

  • Listen to English news, speeches, or debates.

  • Participate in role-play or group discussion in class.

  • Prepare 1–2 minute speeches on topics like Education, Environment, Technology, Festivals.

Tip: Practice speaking in English with friends/family daily—even small conversations help.

5. Supplementary Reader (Footprints Without Feet)

  • Stories are short but exam-focused.

  • Identify themes, morals, and character sketches.

  • Practice short-answer and long-answer questions.

  • Retell each story in 6–8 sentences for revision.

6. Exam Preparation Strategy

  1. Reading Section (20 marks):

    • Practice unseen passages (factual, discursive, literary).

    • Work on skimming (quickly finding main idea) and scanning (finding details).

  2. Writing & Grammar Section (30 marks):

    • Revise formats for letters, articles, reports, and analytical paragraphs.

    • Practice grammar worksheets regularly.

  3. Literature Section (30 marks):

    • Revise prose, poems, and plays thoroughly.

    • Practice extract-based questions (most important).

    • Learn how to answer in your own words instead of memorised lines.

7. General Tips

  • Read an English newspaper daily—editorials improve comprehension and vocabulary.

  • Maintain a word bank for new words, idioms, and phrasal verbs.

  • Solve NCERT Exemplar and CBSE sample papers.

  • Practice writing under timed conditions.

  • Revise regularly; don’t leave all lessons for the last week.

Preparing English for Class 10 (First Flight + Footprints Without Feet) requires consistent practice in reading, writing, grammar, and literature. Students must focus on understanding lessons, writing answers in their own words, and practicing exam-style questions. With regular reading, writing practice, and revision, scoring well in English is completely achievable.