Scheme of Studies, Syllabus and Model Question Paper

(For and from annual examination 2008)

Higher Secondary School Certificate Examination

ENGLISH
PART II

Research Wing Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Islamabad Islamic Republic of Pakistan

TABLE OF CONTENTS
S. No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Contents Preface Scheme of Studies Aims and Objectives of Education Policy 1998 2010 Objectives of English Compulsory Syllabus Contents of English Syllabus Suggested Structures Suggested Activities Teaching Aids Teaching Methodology Assessment and Evaluation Definition of Cognitive Levels Definition of Command Words Recommended Reference Book Model Question Paper of English Compulsory Contents of English Advance/Elective Syllabus Recommended Reference Books Model Question Paper of English Advance/Elective Syllabus Page No. (i) 1 3 7 8 9 12 14 15 17 18 19 22 23 35 36 37

PREFACE
National priorities, in the emerging post-modern era, are determined largely by the educational system of a country and its modulating components. Educational vision of the present democratic government may not be all that difficult to translate into reality, given the way the curriculum as well as the examination system is being radically restructured. The Herculean task of improving the current system of education, which lacks substance meaning and purpose, has been undertaken with a view to giving a fillip to the process of acquiring knowledge and cognitive development, rather than simply learning by rote. The objectives of the new examination system are to produce students who would be capable of thinking independently and clearly, asking questions out of curiosity or inquisitiveness (such as why, how, what, etc) and finding answers on their own. Keeping in view the avowed objectives, the Federal Board assumed the responsibility of reforming the examination system by framing model question papers for the SSC composite examination 2007 and the HSSC Part-I examination 2007. The Board has embarked on the challenging task of replacing the conventional system of examination which focused primarily on testing the memory of the examinee. The FBISE has introduced the revised system of examination which hopefully would rectify the undesirable and unwanted features of the education system. This bold initiative of the FBISE has been appreciated widely in the educational circles of the country as well as abroad. In conformity with the desired objectives of the reformed examination system, the model question papers for the HSSC Part-II examination 2008 have been prepared. This booklet encompasses the syllabus, model question papers, and the restructured scheme of studies. It focuses also on the aims and objectives of the curriculum of the concerned subject. Guidelines and instructions for both teachers and students have also been incorporated into the booklet for ensuring smooth flow of the teachinglearning process. It will guide the students from the classrooms to

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the examination centres and thence to conspicuous success. Standards and benchmarks determine the spirit of the learning process by setting targets, striving for and achieving them through diligence and assimilation by a receptive and responsive mind. The booklet can rightly be regarded as the teachers resource book which will help promote comprehension, application, analysis-based learning, and higher cognitive levels. It will, hopefully, prove to be an invaluable asset for the teachers, students and administrators of educational institutions. The booklet will eventually help promote quality education. Feedback by way of suggestion or correction from students, teachers, management of schools/colleges and other stakeholders will be welcome and appreciated.

MUHAMMAD S SHAMSHAD Commodore (Retd)

Chairman FBISE

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