English Summer Holiday HW Class XII

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Orchids The International School

Summer Worksheet (2024-25)


Class XII
Subject – English

Instructions:
1. Story writing has to be done in English Notebooks
2. Project has to be made using A4 sized sheets in a separate file.

Question1 : Write a story in 400 words with the given references:


Window display in toy shop ....Diwali season......theft.....alarm sounded......no
clues found........police non-plussed.......little boy spots the difference in window
display leading to arrest...
Use the given words in your story :
Buzzing , illuminate, festivities, enthusiastic, embellish, burglary, perplexed,
brilliance, witty, reward, valour

Q2. RESEARCH BASED PROJECT :


Prepare a project on the guidelines and suggestions given below:
1. INTRODUCTION

The project consists of 10 MARKS out of which, 5 MARKS will be allotted for
the PROJECT FILE and the remaining 5 MARKS for the VIVA based on the
file.

2. CONTENT OF THE PROJECT FILE:

The project file should include the following:

● Cover page, with the title of the project, school details and details of the
student

● Certificate of Completion under the guidance of the teacher

● Objectives of the topic

● Essay/report should be written in 800-1000 words.

● Student reflections (the new learning experience/outcome achieved after


completing the project)

● Photographs that capture positive learning experience of the students


(collages/pics from various online sources) can be pasted.

● List of Resources/Bibliography (Last page of the project file)


3. INSTRUCTIONS:
Listen to podcasts, documentaries, interviews etc. On the given topics.

Do a thorough research on the topic assigned.


Prepare a report/essay in about 800-1000 words describing the topic/issue/
giving your own opinion/ suggestions/measures/ viewpoints/its impact on
people/your learning experience.
The project should be neat, legible, with an emphasis on quality of content,
accuracy of information, creative expression, proper sequencing and relevance
as per the assigned topic.
Use coloured practical sheets.

Plagiarism is strictly prohibited.

❖ Select any one of the given topics for your English Project.

1. CHILD LABOUR IN INDIA

“Child labour perpetuates poverty, unemployment, illiteracy, population growth


and other social problems.” Kailash Satyarthi

You have studied the lesson ‘Lost Spring’ by Anees Jung. It deals with child
labour in India. Based on your understanding of the lesson and the problem it
mentions, make a project titled ‘CHILD LABOUR IN INDIA’

Include the following sub-headings:

● Causes of child labour


● Effects on the social environment
● Laws on child labour
● National child labour policies & schemes
● Prevention and elimination of child labour
● Industries employing children- Make a case study (800-1000 words) on any
1 industry that employs child labour. Furnish all relevant details and statistics.
Attach 3-4 pictures.
2. SAY NO TO WAR
“An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind.” Mahatma
Gandhi

You have studied the lesson ‘The Last Lesson’ by Alphonse Daudet. It deals
with war and the long-lasting effects it has on the society at large. Based on
your understanding of the lesson and the problem it mentions, make a project
titled ‘SAY NO TO WAR’

Include the following sub-headings:

● Definition of war
● Effects on social, economic environment
● Cost, in terms of money and lives
● Important international treaties
● Prevention and elimination of wars

● Any 1 war – Make a case study (800 – 1000 words) and furnish all details
and statistics. Attach 3-4 pictures.

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