Class 11th English
Rainbow Part-I + Story of English + Grammar + Writing Skills
- Central idea and theme
- Animals and human behaviour
- Freedom and captivity
- Important characters and events
- Important questions and answers
- History of Nalanda
- Ancient Indian education
- Nalanda as a centre of learning
- Students and teachers
- Historical importance
- Story and setting
- Human reaction to fear
- Humour and suspense
- Characters
- Theme and message
- Freedom and social responsibility
- Rules in public life
- Individual liberty
- Social discipline
- Main arguments
- Scientific attitude
- Reason and observation
- Science in daily life
- Superstition versus scientific thinking
- Importance of rational thinking
- Journey and experiences
- Humour and observation
- Social situations
- Important incidents
- Theme and message
- Leadership
- Qualities of a good leader
- Responsibility
- Character and courage
- India and its cultural identity
- Mother India concept
- National identity
- Social and cultural values
- National unity
- Nation and nationalism
- Unity in diversity
- Role of citizens
- National integration
- Humour
- Characters and situation
- Child psychology
- Important incidents
- Story and moral values
- Importance of promises
- Character development
- Life lessons
- Importance of newspapers
- Education and awareness
- Role in development
- Public opinion
- Media and society
1. Where the Mind is Without Fear
Freedom, knowledge, truth and an ideal nation.
2. The Marriage of True Minds
True love, permanence and emotional commitment.
3. The Chimney Sweeper
Child labour, poverty, innocence and social injustice.
4. Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening
Nature, beauty, temptation, duty and responsibility.
5. The Lamentation of the Old Pensioner
Ageing, loneliness, memories and changing life.
6. Three Years She Grew
Nature, childhood, beauty and loss.
7. Village Song
Village life, nature, youth and social atmosphere.
8. Follower
Father-son relationship, admiration and changing roles.
9. Voice of the Unwanted Girl
Gender discrimination, identity and social inequality.
10. South Delhi Murder
Crime, society, media and modern urban life.
Chapter 1 — How English Began
Origin and early development of English language.
Chapter 2 — English Down the Ages
Major stages in the historical development of English.
Chapter 3 — Global English
Spread and use of English around the world.
Chapter 4 — Future of English
Changing role and future possibilities of English.
Chapter 5 — Story of English Poetry
Development of English poetry and major literary periods.
Class 12th English
Rainbow Part-II + Story of English + Grammar + Writing Skills
1. Indian Civilisation and Culture
Indian culture, civilisation, values and social philosophy.
2. Bharat is My Home
Nation, democracy, citizenship and love for India.
3. A Pinch of Snuff
Humour, politics, social behaviour and human nature.
4. I Have a Dream
Equality, freedom, justice and social change.
5. Ideas That Have Helped Mankind
Important ideas and their influence on human civilisation.
6. The Artist
Art, creativity, society and the artist's life.
7. A Child Born
Childhood, human values, family and life.
8. How Free is the Press
Press freedom, media responsibility and democracy.
9. The Earth
Environment, Earth and human responsibility.
10. India Through a Traveller's Eyes
India, society, culture and observations of a traveller.
11. A Marriage Proposal
Comedy, relationships, marriage and human behaviour.
1. Sweetest Love, I Do Not Go
Love, separation and emotional attachment.
2. Song of Myself
Self, humanity, nature and universal identity.
3. Now the Leaves are Falling Fast
Ageing, mortality, nature and passing time.
4. Ode to Autumn
Nature, autumn season, beauty and change.
5. An Epitaph
Death, memory and human relationships.
6. The Soldier
Patriotism, sacrifice, war and national identity.
7. Macavity: The Mystery Cat
Mystery, humour, crime and characterization.
8. Fire-Hymn
Fire, spirituality, nature and human life.
9. Snake
Nature, guilt, instinct and human conflict.
10. My Grandmother's House
Memory, childhood, love, loneliness and nostalgia.
1. Old English
Origin, characteristics and development of Old English.
2. Middle English
Major changes and literary development during Middle English.
3. Modern English
Development of Modern English and major influences.
4. English as a World Language
Global spread and international importance of English.
5. Story of English Drama
Development of English drama and important periods.
6. Story of the Novel in English
Origin, growth and major developments of English novel.
📝 Grammar
- Articles
- Modals
- Narration
- Phrase
- Preposition
- Subject-Verb Agreement
- Synthesis
- Tense
- Voice
- Antonyms
- Synonyms
- One Word Substitution
- Correct Sentence
- Correct Spelling
✍️ Writing Skills
- Essay Writing
- Letter Writing
- Application Writing
- Precis Writing
- Paragraph Writing
- Comprehension
- Summary Writing
- Vocabulary Development
📌 Important BSEB English Topics
Rainbow chapters
Poems & literary devices
Language history
Grammar & vocabulary