Celebrating World Poetry Day: The Power of Words | #eduvictors

Celebrating World Poetry Day: The Power of Words

World Poetry Day, celebrated each year on 21st March, is a special occasion dedicated to the art of poetry. Established by UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) in 1999, this day aims to promote linguistic diversity, support endangered languages, and encourage appreciation for the beauty of poetry. The date was chosen to coincide with the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, symbolising renewal, creativity, and growth. Since its inception, World Poetry Day has evolved into a global celebration, uniting poets, readers, and educators to honour the timeless power of poetic expression.

 

Class 11 English (Core) | The Portrait of A Lady | By Khushwant Singh | Questions and Answers | Part-1

Question 1:

Notice these expressions in the text. Infer their meaning from the context.

● the thought was almost revolting

● an expanse of pure white serenity

● a turning-point

● accepted her seclusion with resignation

● a veritable bedlam of chirrupings

● frivolous rebukes

● the sagging skins of the dilapidated drum

A Tribute to Michael Gambon, Dumbledore in the 'Harry Potter Films #tribute #harrypotter

A Tribute to Michael Gambon, Dumbledore in the 'Harry Potter Films 

Sir Michael Gambon, the beloved actor who brought Albus Dumbledore to life in the Harry Potter films, died on Sep 29, 2023, at 82. He was a British-Irish actor and was a stage and screen icon for decades, but his role as the wise and benevolent headmaster of Hogwarts will forever be cherished by fans around the world.

Class 9/10 English - Formal Letters #writingskills #eduvictors

Formal Letters

Q1: The increasing number of vehicles on the city roads not only causes inconvenience to the people but also affects the health of millions of people. Write a letter to the Editor of an esteemed daily, giving your suggestions regarding checking the number of vehicles on roads. You are Rahul/Rubina of Bengaluru. 

To
   The Editor,
   Times Of India,
   20 ABC Road,
   Bengaluru

Subject: Increasing number of vehicles on the city roads

Class 11 English - Chapter : The Summer of the Beautiful White Horset (Assignment) #class11 #cbsenotes #eduvictors

 The Summer of the Beautiful White Horse

Assignment

Answer the following questions in 30-40 words each:

Q1. What traits of the Garoghlanian tribe are highlighted in the story?

Q2. Why did the narrator refer to his “good old days” in the beginning of the story?

Q3. How did the narrator react on seeing the horse and Mourad?

Q4. What two character-traits of Mourad are hinted at by the narrator in the initial part of the story?

Article Writing: Health Hazards Caused By Junk Food #WritingSkills #Class9English #Class8English #Class10English #eduvictors #class11English #class12English

HEALTH HAZARDS CAUSED BY JUNK FOOD

Read Article:

Class 11 - Unit Test Question Papers 2022-23- Geography - Psychology - Political Science - English #eduvictors #class11UnitTestPapers

Class 11 - Unit Test Question Papers 2022-23- Geography - Psychology - Political Science - English 

Here are Class 11 unit test papers for the following subjects:

• Geography 
• Psychology 
• Political Science 
• English 

English Reading Comprehension Set-16 #comprehension #class10English #class11English #Class12English #eduvictors

 English Reading Comprehension Set-16

Question:  Read the passage given below.

1. Maharana Pratap ruled over Mewar only for 25 years. However, he accomplished so much grandeur during his reign that his glory surpassed the boundaries of countries and time turning him into an immortal personality. He along with his kingdom became a synonym for valour, sacrifice and patriotism. Mewar had been a leading Rajput kingdom even before Maharana Pratap occupied the throne. Kings of Mewar, with the cooperation of their nobles and subjects, had established such traditions in the kingdom, as augmented their magnificence despite the hurdles of having a smaller area under their command and less population. There did come a few thorny occasions when the flag of the kingdom seemed sliding down. Their flag once again heaved high in the sky thanks to the gallantry and brilliance of the people of Mewar.

Class 12 English - Writing Skills - Printed Formal Invitations #invitations #creativewriting #class12english #class11english

Class 12 English - Writing Skills - Printed Formal Invitations

Invitations form an important part of social dealings. An invitation is a request to an individual or group of persons to come or go somewhere, or to do something. We need invitations for many social occasions such as celebrations of birthday, engagement, wedding, marriage anniversary, appointment, promotion etc.

Invitations can be both formal as well as informal. 

Class 11 - English - Poem: The Voice of the Rain - Questions and Answers #cbse2022 #class11English #eduvictors

Class 11 - English - Poem: The Voice of the Rain - Questions and Answers

Book: Hornbill

Poet: Walt Whitman

Q1: What is all about the poem "The Voice of the Rain"? Write in short.

Answer: ‘The Voice of the Rain’ is an imaginary dialogue between the poet and the rain. The poet casually asks the rain who it is. To his surprise, the rain answers the question and tells about its birth and end. The poet understands the tale of rain and translates it for the readers.

Class XI English Hornbill - Poem: The Laburnum Top (Theme and Synopsis)(#class11English)(#cbse2021)(#eduvictors)

 Class XI English Hornbill - Poem: The Laburnum Top (Theme and Synopsis)

Q: Who is the poet of the poem 'The Laburnum Top'? What does poet want to covey through his/her poem?

Answer: The poem ‘The Laburnum Top’ is written by Ted Hughes. The poem revolves around the laburnum tree and the goldfinch bird. It presents the sweet and repaying relationship between the tree and the bird. The leaves on the laburnum tree top have started turning yellow and the tree stands quiet and still in the afternoon of September during the autumn season. However, it comes to life as soon as the goldfinch arrives and perches on it to feed her young ones. As soon as she leaves, the tree becomes elusively silent again.

CBSE Class 11 - English (Core) Annual Question Paper (2020-21)(#class11English)(#eduvictors)

CBSE Class 11 - English (Core) Annual Question Paper
(2020-21)

For a large number of students, the higher secondary stage will be a preparation for the university, where a fairly high degree of proficiency in English may be required. But for another large group, the higher secondary stage may be a preparation for entry into the professional domain. The Core Course should cater to both groups by promoting the language skills required for academic study as well as the language skills required for the workplace.

1. Oswaal CBSE Question Bank Class 11 English Core Book Chapterwise & Topicwise Includes Objective Types & MCQ's (For 2021 Exam)

2. CBSE All In One English Class 11 for 2021 Exam

Here follows the class 11  English - Preboard Sample question paper 

DISCOVERING TUT: THE SAGA CONTINUES... - CBSE Class 11 English - Hornbill Book Chapter ( Questions and Answers)(#class11English)(#eduvictors)

DISCOVERING TUT: THE SAGA CONTINUES...

Questions and Answers

CBSE Class 11 English - Hornbill Book Chapter

Question 1: Why is 5th January2005 significant in Tutankhamun’s saga?

Answer: On this date, for the first time Tutankhamun's body was removed from his tomb and taken to a C.T. scanner brought there to probe the lingering

mysteries surrounding this young ruler.

Question 2: How was the atmosphere when Tut's body was taken for C.T. scan?

Answer: Violent wind raised ghost-like shapes of dust. Bulging clouds moved quickly across the desert sky and hid the stars in the grey sky.

Question 3: How did the visitors to Tut’s grave pay their respects to him?

Answer: They gazed at the murals on the walls and peered at Tut's gilded face. on his mummy-shaped outer coffin lid. Some visitors read from guide

book in a whisper. Others stood silently.

Class 12 English - Important Topics For Articles/Speech (2019-2020)(#eduvictors)(#class12English)

Class 12 English - Important Topics For Articles/Speech (2019-2020)

Here are important topics for articles or speeches suggested:


1. Advantages and Disadvantages of Social Media

2. Advantages and social disadvantages of mobile phones/Social networking sites.
    OR
    Staying Vigilant While On Social Media

3. Cyber crime

4. Artificial Intelligence

5. PUB (Games) Addition and Harmful effects on children

6. Need to strengthen measures to curb bullying

7. Demonetisation - Its impact on Indian Society and Economy

English Vocabulary - Commonly Confused Words (Part-3)(#eduvictors)(#englishvocabulary)

Commonly Confused Words 

(Part-3)

English Vocabulary 

English is full of phrases or words, which sound the same or comparable yet have distinctive meanings and are sometimes confusing too. Here is the third list of commonly confused words.

Amoral, Immoral
Amoral not concerned with right or wrong
Immoral means not following the accepted moral standards

Commonly Confused Words (Part-2) - English Vocabulary (#EnglishVocabulary)(#eduvictors)

Commonly Confused Words 

(Part-2)

English Vocabulary 

Hope you have read and liked the Part-1 post. Here is another list of the most common confusing words.

All right, Alright

All right is the correct form, it means 'in a satisfactory manner' or 'fairly well'

Alright is grammatically incorrect, often used in informal communication.

Class 11 Sample Question Papers (Mid-Term) 2019-20(#eduvictors)(#cbsepapers)

Class 11 Sample Question Papers (Mid-Term) 2019-20

CBSE Sample Papers for Class 11 are taken into consideration as the best option to understand the question paper pattern very well. It's crucial to be in touch with all basic principles and concepts a few days before the final examination, to reduce the examination stress and be prepared for it. 

Eduvictors provide collection of sample question papers prepared by various schools and institutes 

that help you to practice and get familiar with the question paper pattern. Solving an ample variety of sample papers, together with the last years' pattern papers, has been the recommendation to students.

Here are links of mid-term or SA1 SQPs:

CBSE Class 11 - English Unit-I Sample Question Paper (2019-20) (#eduvictors)(#cbsepapers)

CBSE Class 11 - English
 Unit-I Sample Question Paper
 (2019-20) 

Getting good marks is very important for students of class 11. For this one must practice and attempt sample question papers within time limits.

Here follows a sample question paper on English subject to assess your knowledge about the subject.

For studying you may refer following help guides:

1. All in One English Core CBSE Class 11
2. English Core (Chapterwise and Topicwise including MCQs)

CBSE Class 11 - English (Hornbill) - Chapter - 2 : “We’re Not Afraid to Die...If We can All be Together” - Chapter Summary (#CBSEClass11English)(#eduvictors)

Chapter - 2: “We’re Not Afraid to Die...If We can All be Together”

Author: Gordon Cook & Alan East

Summary

Dream Came True
A 37-year-old businessman and his own family had dreamt of sailing inside the wake of the famous explorer Captain James Cook and for the beyond 16 years the members of the own family had spent all their entertainment time honing their sea-faring skills in British waters. The narrator, his spouse Mary, son Jonathan 6, daughter Suzanne (Sue) 7, set sail from Plymouth, England to copy the round-the-world voyage earlier made by Captain James Cook.

The first Leg Covered
The first leg of 1, 05,000 km spanning over three years, passed pleasantly from the west coast of Africa to Cape Town. They took two crewmen, American Larry Vigil and Swiss Herb Seigler to tackle the roughest sea, the Southern Indian Ocean.

CBSE Class 11/12 - English Writing: Article vs Speech vs Debate - Guidelines (#cbsenotes)(#eduvictors)

English Writing: Article vs Speech vs Debate

Tips of Writing

Article:
An article is a written work published in a print/digital medium for the motive of propagating the news, analysis of result or for educational motive. Such a composition shall be associated with one subject matter concern or theme.

While writing an article students are advised to keep the following points in mind:

1. First of all deal with the given subject matter and additionally examine intensively the given verbal input. Some new ideas will also strike your thoughts. Arrange all those thoughts inside the sequence you need to broaden them for your piece of composition.
2. Now start writing your piece of composition. Develop your thoughts one at a time into a well knit sequence.