Master NCERT English Class 10 subject with comprehensive learning resources—MCQs, chapter-wise summary notes, flashcards, and important question-answer solutions—all designed to help you prepare for CBSE exams.
NCERT English Class 10: First Flight (Main Textbook)
Chapter 1: A Letter to God
- A Letter to God summary and explanation
- Character sketch of Lencho – the farmer
- Theme analysis of faith and irony
- Important questions and answers from A Letter to God
Chapter 2: Nelson Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
- Nelson Mandela autobiography summary and analysis
- Character sketch of Nelson Mandela as a leader
- Apartheid struggle in South Africa – explanation
- Important questions on freedom and human dignity
Chapter 3: Two Stories about Flying
- His First Flight summary – overcoming fear
- Black Aeroplane mysterious story explanation
- Character analysis of the young seagull
- Important questions on courage and self-confidence
Chapter 4: From the Diary of Anne Frank
- Anne Frank diary summary notes
- Character sketch of Anne Frank – her personality
- Holocaust context and historical background
- The Diary of Anne Frank Extra Questions
Chapter 5: The Hundred Dresses – I
- The Hundred Dresses Part 1 summary
- Character sketch of Wanda Petronski and Peggy
- Theme analysis of bullying and prejudice
- Important questions on social inequality
Chapter 6: The Hundred Dresses – II
- The Hundred Dresses Part 2 summary and explanation
- Character development of Maddie – moral awakening
- Theme analysis of regret and empathy
- Important questions on letter writing elements
Chapter 7: Glimpses of India
- Baker from Goa summary and analysis
- Coorg travel description explanation
- Tea from Assam summary and tea plantation life
- Important questions on Indian cultural diversity
Chapter 8: Mijbil the Otter
- Mijbil the Otter summary by Gavin Maxwell
- Character analysis of Mijbil and his behavior
- Human-animal relationship theme explanation
- Important questions on travel writing style
Chapter 9: Madam Rides the Bus
- Madam Rides the Bus summary and explanation
- Character sketch of Valli – the eight-year-old girl
- Theme analysis of curiosity and independence
- Madam Rides the Bus Question Answers
Chapter 10: The Sermon at Benares
- The Sermon at Benares summary and Buddhist teachings
- Character sketch of Gautama Buddha
- Theme analysis of impermanence and suffering
- Kisa Gotami and the Mustard Seed
Chapter 11: The Proposal
- The Proposal play summary by Anton Chekhov
- Character analysis of Lomov, Chubukov, and Natalya
- Theme of marriage and property disputes
- Important questions on comedic elements in drama
NCERT English Class 10 First Flight (Poems)
Poem 1: Dust of Snow
- Robert Frost’s Dust of Snow summary and analysis
- Poetic devices and symbolism explanation
- Theme analysis of mood transformation
- Important questions on nature’s healing influence
Poem 2: Fire and Ice
- Robert Frost’s Fire and Ice poem analysis
- Symbolism of fire and ice – literary devices
- Theme explanation of human destructive emotions
- Important questions on poetic brevity and impact
Poem 3: A Tiger in the Zoo
- A Tiger in the Zoo summary and explanation
- Leslie Norris’s poetic devices analysis
- Theme of freedom versus captivity
- Important questions on wildlife conservation
Poem 4: How to Tell Wild Animals
- How to Tell Wild Animals summary – humorous poem
- Carolyn Wells’ satirical techniques analysis
- Literary devices and rhyme scheme explanation
- Important questions on poetic humor
Poem 5: The Ball Poem
- John Berryman’s Ball Poem summary and analysis
- Theme explanation of loss and growing up
- Symbolism of the ball – literary device
- Important questions on childhood experiences
Poem 6: Amanda!
- Amanda poem summary and analysis
- Robin Klein’s poetic techniques explanation
- Theme of parental restrictions and childhood fantasy
- Important questions on poem structure and tone
Poem 7: Animals
- Walt Whitman’s Animals poem summary and analysis
- Comparison between humans and animals – explanation
- Theme analysis of simplicity versus complexity
- Important questions on Whitman’s poetic style
Poem 8: The Trees
- Adrienne Rich’s The Trees poem summary
- Symbolism and personification analysis
- Theme explanation of freedom and rebellion
- Important questions on environmental message
Poem 9: Fog
- Carl Sandburg’s Fog poem summary and analysis
- Imagery and personification explanation
- Theme analysis of natural phenomena
- Important questions on poetic brevity
Poem 10: The Tale of Custard the Dragon
- Ogden Nash’s Custard the Dragon summary
- Character analysis of Custard and Belinda
- Theme explanation of courage and cowardice
- Important questions on ballad form and humor
Poem 11: For Anne Gregory
- W.B. Yeats’ For Anne Gregory summary
- Theme analysis of beauty and love
- Literary devices and Irish tradition explanation
- Important questions on inner beauty concept
Footprints without Feet (Supplementary Reader)
NCERT Class 10 English Footprints without Feet Chapter List
Chapter 1: A Triumph of Surgery
- A Triumph of Surgery summary by James Herriot
- Character sketch of Mrs. Pumphrey and Tricki
- Theme analysis of pet overindulgence
- Important questions on veterinary narrative
Chapter 2: The Thief’s Story
- The Thief’s Story summary by Ruskin Bond
- Character analysis of Anil and Hari Singh
- Theme explanation of trust and transformation
- Important questions on moral development
Chapter 3: The Midnight Visitor
- The Midnight Visitor summary and explanation
- Character sketch of Ausable, Fowler and Max
- Theme analysis of appearance versus reality
- Important questions on spy story elements
Chapter 4: A Question of Trust
- A Question of Trust summary by Victor Canning
- Character analysis of Horace Danby and the lady
- Theme explanation of irony and deception
- Important questions on crime story elements
Chapter 5: Footprints without Feet
- Footprints without Feet summary by H.G. Wells
- Character sketch of Griffin – the invisible man
- Theme analysis of science and ethics
- Important questions on science fiction elements
Chapter 6: The Making of a Scientist
- The Making of a Scientist summary and analysis
- Character sketch of Richard Ebright
- Theme explanation of curiosity and mentorship
- Important questions on scientific methodology
Chapter 7: The Necklace
- The Necklace summary by Guy de Maupassant
- Character analysis of Madame Loisel and her husband
- Theme explanation of pride and materialism
- Important questions on irony and twist ending
Chapter 8: The Hack Driver
- The Hack Driver summary by Sinclair Lewis
- Character sketch of the lawyer and Oliver Lutkins
- Theme analysis of deception and rural life
- Important questions on humor and irony
Chapter 9: Bholi
- Bholi summary and character analysis
- Theme explanation of education empowering women
- Character transformation of Bholi from timid to confident
- Important questions on social discrimination
Chapter 10: The Book That Saved the Earth
- The Book That Saved the Earth summary and explanation
- Character analysis of Martians – Think-Tank and crew
- Theme explanation of misinterpretation and humor
- Important questions on science fiction elements
Grammar and Writing Skills
NCERT Class 10 English Grammar and Composition
Section 1: Reading Comprehension
- Unseen passage techniques with solved examples
- Factual and literary passage analysis methodology
- Main idea identification strategies for CBSE exams
- Inferential and critical reading skills practice
Section 2: Writing Skills
- Formal letter writing format and examples for NCERT English Class 10
- Article writing techniques with solved samples
- Story writing development from outlines and cues
- Essay writing structure for Class 10 board exams
Section 3: Grammar
- Tenses usage rules and exercises with solutions
- Voice change (active-passive) with practice questions
- Direct-indirect speech transformation rules and examples
- Sentence types and structures for board examination
Section 4: Integrated Grammar
- Gap filling exercises with solutions for Class 10
- Sentence reordering practice questions with answers
- Sentence transformation techniques for board exams
- Error correction methodology with examples
Section 5: Literature-Based Questions
- Character analysis techniques with examples from First Flight
- Theme identification methods for CBSE examination
- Context-based reference questions and answers
- Critical appreciation skills for Class 10 literature
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