Tamil Nadu SSLC English study plan

Skim three unseen prose passages to label main idea, supporting details, and author's purpose in the margin within 8 minutes each.

Build a 40-word personal vocabulary log of unfamiliar words pulled from those passages, each with its sentence context and a self-written definition.

Answer 20 direct-recall comprehension questions without re-reading the passage, then verify each answer against the text and mark the line that proves it.

Identify five common question stems (inference, tone, sequence, cause-effect, vocabulary-in-context) and note the cue word that signals each.

Complete four timed prose passages (10 minutes each) scoring at least 70% on detail and inference items combined.

Classify 30 sentences from those passages by clause type (simple, compound, complex) and underline the finite verb in each clause.

Rewrite 10 run-on or fragment sentences into correct compound or complex sentences, labeling the connector used.

Self-correct all errors on a marked answer sheet and write the grammatical reason for each correction in one line.

Conjugate 25 verbs across tense, aspect, and voice, then use each in an original sentence tied to a school or work situation.

Convert 15 sentences between active and passive voice and between direct and indirect speech, checking pronoun and tense backshift rules.

Complete 20 fill-in-the-blank items on prepositions, articles, and subject-verb agreement, then state the rule that decides each blank.

Match 20 words with synonyms, antonyms, and one-word substitutes, and use 10 of them in sentences of your own.

Parse two short poems line by line, marking rhyme scheme, stanza form, and at least three figures of speech with the exact words that create them.

Paraphrase each stanza of those poems into plain modern prose without losing the speaker's tone.

Combine 15 pairs of simple sentences into single complex sentences using relative clauses and subordinating conjunctions.

Answer eight poetry comprehension questions on theme, mood, and imagery, quoting one line of evidence per answer.

Summarize the prescribed prose lessons chapter by chapter in three sentences each: setting, conflict, resolution.

Map each prescribed poem to its central theme and list two poetic devices the poet uses to build it.

Write character sketches of four major figures from the supplementary reader, each supported by two incidents from the text.

Answer 12 literature questions in exam format, keeping each answer within the mark-appropriate length.

Draft two formal letters (one complaint, one enquiry) using correct layout, salutation, body paragraphs, and closing.

Write one notice and one short paragraph within a strict word limit, then trim each draft by 20% without losing meaning.

Compose a 150-word descriptive or narrative paragraph using at least three linking devices and two figures of speech.

Self-edit all drafts against a checklist of spelling, punctuation, tense consistency, and subject-verb agreement.

Use a dictionary entry to extract part of speech, pronunciation, example usage, and the correct sense for 15 context-dependent words.

Transfer data from a short passage into a table and from a table into three sentences, keeping figures and units accurate.

Interpret two simple charts or timetables and answer five questions requiring comparison of values.

Resolve 15 reference items such as abbreviations, acronyms, and cross-references using the dictionary and glossary conventions.

Sit two full-length mock papers under exam timing and score each section separately to locate the weakest domain.

Rework every wrong answer from both mocks and re-attempt those items unaided two days later.

Write one timed formal letter and one timed paragraph from unseen prompts, finishing within the allotted minutes.

Compile a one-page personal error sheet of the five most repeated mistakes across all eight weeks.