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Class 12th English

English Class 12th

Prose

1. The Last Lesson Alphonse Daudet – Answer & Summary

2. Lost Spring Anees Jung – Answer & Summary

3. Deep Water William Douglas – Answer & Summary

4. The RaTTrap Selma Lagerlof – Answer & Summary

5. Indigo Louis Fischer – Answer & Summary

6. Poets and Pancakes Asokamitran – Answer & Summary

7. The Interview – Answer & Summary

   Part I Christopher Silvester

   Part II An Interview with Umberto Eco

8. Going Places A. R. Barton – Answer & Summary

Poetry

1. My Mother at Sixty–six Kamala Das – Answer & Summary

2. Keeping Quiet Pablo Neruda – Answer & Summary

3. A Thing of Beauty John Keats – Answer & Summary

4. A Roadside Stand Robert Frost – Answer & Summary

5. Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers Adrienne Rich – Answer & Summary

How to Prepare English for Class 12 (NCERT – Flamingo)

The Flamingo textbook (essays, stories, poems) and Vistas (supplementary stories/plays) aim to make students think critically about society, relationships, and human values. To excel, one must balance literature analysis, advanced writing, comprehension, and exam strategy.

1. Reading and Literature

  • Read each prose, play, and poem with a critical eye—look beyond the surface story.

  • Identify themes, socio-political issues, and author’s purpose. For example: colonialism, freedom, human dignity, identity, and personal struggles often feature in Class 12 texts.

  • In poetry, focus on:

    • Tone and mood (sad, nostalgic, rebellious, hopeful).

    • Imagery and symbols (nature, time, journey, suffering, hope).

    • Poetic devices (enjambment, irony, personification, metaphors).

  • Make short notes: theme, characters, devices, key quotes, moral/impact.

Advanced Tip: Always connect the lesson with real-world issues—this makes answers richer. Example: A poem on time → link it with today’s fast-paced world.

2. Writing Skills (Advanced Level)

Class 12 writing tasks expect maturity, clarity, and originality.

  • Essay Writing: Move from simple descriptions to argumentative, analytical essays.

  • Articles & Reports: Give balanced views, statistics, and logical structure.

  • Letters: Master formal formats (editorials, job applications, complaints). Keep tone polite yet strong.

  • Notice/Poster Writing: Precision, clarity, and attractiveness.

  • Debates & Speeches: Present both sides where needed, then conclude persuasively.

  • Note-Making & Summaries: Identify central idea, supporting points, and condense logically.

Advanced Tip: Use quotations, idioms, or data (where relevant) to strengthen essays and speeches.

3. Grammar & Language Mastery

By Class 12, grammar is tested indirectly through editing, omission, and transformation. Focus on:

  • Advanced tense usage (especially conditional sentences).

  • Reported speech (complex types).

  • Voice change (with modals, questions, imperatives).

  • Editing and error correction (precision-focused).

Vocabulary building:

  • Learn academic and literary words.

  • Practice idiomatic expressions and phrasal verbs.

  • Be exam-smart: paraphrase extracts in your own words using synonyms.

Advanced Tip: Don’t just know grammar rules—apply them in your writing tasks.

4. Listening and Speaking

  • Listen to English podcasts, TED Talks, or news analyses—these model academic English.

  • Practice poem recitation with correct intonation and pauses.

  • Deliver short speeches or presentations on social issues.

  • Do role-plays of dialogues from the supplementary text.

Advanced Tip: While speaking, focus on tone, pauses, and emphasis—just fluency is not enough.

5. Supplementary Reader (Vistas)

  • Stories are layered—look for human values, psychological depth, and ethical dilemmas.

  • Prepare character sketches (traits, growth, conflict).

  • Extract-based questions are common—practice identifying hidden meanings.

  • Revise each lesson with 3-point notes:

    • Central theme

    • Key character(s)

    • Social/moral message

Advanced Tip: Link lessons to contemporary contexts—examiners value critical insight.

6. Exam Strategy for Class 12 Boards

  1. Reading Section (20 marks):

    • Practice 1 passage daily (factual, discursive, literary).

    • Skim for main idea, scan for details, underline keywords.

    • Summarise in crisp academic language.

  2. Writing Section (30 marks):

    • Practice format-perfect writing—marks are lost for format errors.

    • Use connectors (moreover, however, therefore) to show coherence.

    • Stick to word limits.

  3. Literature Section (30 marks):

    • Revise extracts—practice answering: theme, device, meaning.

    • For long answers:

      • Intro → Theme → Analysis → Message → Conclusion.

    • Write in your own words, not rote learning.

7. General Preparation Tips

  • Read English newspapers (The Hindu, Indian Express) daily—especially editorials.

  • Maintain a word bank journal (idioms, quotes, synonyms).

  • Discuss lessons in groups—it sharpens interpretation.

  • Write mock tests under exam timing conditions.

  • Revise weekly instead of last-minute cramming.

Preparing English for Class 12 (Flamingo + Vistas) demands advanced reading, critical analysis, and polished writing. Students should not just memorise but interpret, connect, and express ideas clearly. With regular practice, wide reading, and focus on expression, Class 12 English becomes both a high-scoring subject and a powerful life skill.