Maharashtra HSC French (MSBSHSE) study plan

Conjugate the 20 most frequent -er, -ir, and -re verbs in the present tense, including spelling changes (e.g., appeler, commencer, prendre).

Form the passé composé with avoir and être, applying correct past participle agreement for each auxiliary.

Identify and correct subject-verb and adjective-noun agreement errors in 20 sentences.

Classify 30 vocabulary items into lexical fields (e.g., la famille, les transports, la nourriture) and list 5 synonyms or antonyms for each field.

Use the imparfait and futur simple correctly in 20 transformation sentences (present → imparfait, present → futur).

Apply pronoun rules: replace nouns with direct, indirect, and y/en pronouns in 15 sentences, respecting word order.

Read two unseen 150-word passages and answer 5 comprehension questions each, identifying main idea and specific details.

Deduce the meaning of 10 unfamiliar words from context in the reading passages.

Skim three unseen non-fiction passages (200 words each) and summarize each in 3 French sentences.

Scan for specific information (dates, names, figures) in two passages and answer 8 true/false or short-answer questions.

Identify and use 15 common idiomatic expressions (e.g., avoir le coup de foudre, être dans le pétrin) in original sentences.

Distinguish formal and informal registers in 10 vocabulary pairs and select the appropriate register for a given context.

Write a 120-word guided composition (e.g., describing a past holiday) using at least 5 different tenses and 3 pronouns.

Draft a formal letter (e.g., complaint or application) of 100 words with correct salutation, body, and closing formulas.

Compose a 60-word dialogue between two people (e.g., at a train station) using appropriate register and at least 4 idiomatic expressions.

Revise and edit two of your own written pieces, correcting agreement, tense, and preposition errors.

Translate 10 French sentences into English, preserving tense, register, and idiomatic meaning.

Translate 10 English sentences into French, applying correct grammar and vocabulary.

Rephrase 10 French sentences using synonyms, pronoun substitution, or tense changes without altering meaning.

Analyze 5 common translation pitfalls (e.g., false friends, idiomatic expressions) and explain the correct choice.

Map the 13 metropolitan French regions and 5 overseas territories, and list one cultural or culinary specialty for each.

Describe three French customs or daily-life practices (e.g., la galette des rois, la rentrée, le marché) in 5 sentences each.

Compare two francophone countries (e.g., Senegal and Belgium) in terms of language use and one cultural tradition.

Use 20 culture-specific vocabulary items (e.g., laïcité, terroir, TGV) correctly in context.

Summarize the plot and main themes of each prescribed textbook story/chapter in 5 sentences.

Characterize 6 main characters from the prescribed texts with 3 adjectives and one supporting quote each.

Answer 10 extract-based questions (2 per extract) from the supplementary reader, identifying context and significance.

Read two unseen passages linked to textbook themes and answer 5 inference questions each.

Complete a full-length timed mock exam (3 hours) covering all domains, simulating exam conditions.

Review all errors from the mock exam and categorize them by domain.

Revisit weak areas by redoing 10 targeted exercises per weak domain.

Memorize 10 model sentences per writing task (composition, letter, dialogue) for quick recall.