MALAYALAM
CLASS IX
One Paper 3 hours Marks : 100
Section A Marks : 50 Suggested
Periods
1. Grammar 25 40
(i) Transformation of active and passive voice
(ii) Correction of sentences
(iii) Word study,
(iv) Prosody (Synonyms).
While giving the knowledge of formal Grammar emphasis should
be laid on the language and to promote development of
appropriate linguistic skills.
2. Composition 25 60
(i) Idioms and Proverbs 5
(ii) Letter writing (Personal, Official matters connected with daily life). 7
(iii) Paragraph writing (on topics of everyday life) 8
(iv) Precis writing 5
Section B Marks 50
1. Prose 20 50
Prescribed book
'Kerala Pathavali' Vol No. IX (Edition 1987) (Only Prose Portion)
Published by Department of Education, Govt. of Kerala, Trivendram.
Lessons to be studied. (05)
1. Mathrudevo Bhava
2. Patachonte Choru
3. Ekalokam
4. Yesudeven
5. Swatiyute Sannidhiyil
2. Poetry 20 40
Prescribed book
'Kerala Pathavali' Vol No. IX (Edition 1987) (Only poetry Portion)
Published by Department of Education, Govt. of Kerala, Trivendram.
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Poems to be studied : (05)
1. Kavyanarthki
2. Sishyanum Makandm
3. Aranippadam
4. Apahasyanaya Suyodhanan
5. Valuthavanam
3. Non-Detailed study, (Collection of short stories) 10 20
Prescribed book :
'Urmila' Edition 1987 Published by Education Deptt, Govt. of Kerala,
Trivendram.
CLASS X
One Paper 3 hours Marks 100
Section A Marks 50 Suggested
Periods
1. Grammar 25 40
(i) Transformation of sentences (based on the texts)
(ii) Synonyms and Antonyms
(iii) Paraphrasing
(iv) Sandhi and Samas
While giving the knowledge of formal grammar, emphasis should be
laid on its junctional/applied aspect so as to promote good understanding
of the language and to promote appropriate linguistic skills.
2. Composition 20 60
(i) Idioms and Proverbs 5
(ii) Essay writing (Topics related to Social issues, family and
school life). 10
(iii) Letter writing (applications, to the editor of a newspaper,
commercial correspondence) 5
3. Comprehension of an unseen prose passage 5
Unseen passage for comprehension
Section B Marks 50
1. Prose 20 50
'Kerala Pathavali' Vol No. IX (Edition 1987) (Only Prose Portion)
Published by Department of Education, Govt. of Kerala, Trivendram.
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Lessons to be studied. (05)
6. Karnanum Karmasakshiyum
8. Bhavikkoru Bheeshai
9. Malayala Bhashayil Pasehatya Prabhavam
12. Chakshursravanagalasthamam Dardurav
13. Prakriti Soundaryavum Kalasoundaryavom
2. Poetry 20 40
'Kerala Pathavali' Vol. No. IX (Edition 1987) (Only Poetry Portion)
Published by Department of Education, Govt. of Kerala, Trivendrum.
Poems to be studied : (05)
17. Sree Bhoovilasthira 20. Ratrimazha
21. Ente Veli 23. Karmamanu Dharham
25. Mayura Persanan
3. Non-Detailed (Drama) 10 20
'Ichayan' Distributed by C.R. Omanakuttam Published by
National Book Stall, Kottayam, Kerala.
Lessons to be studied (15)
S.No. 1,2,4,5,6,9,10,12,13,14,16,17,18,19, and 20 are the prescribed lessons.
Following five lessons are NOT prescribed
S.No.3. Rnugayikal
S.No.7. Keerthisthambham
S.No.8. Ayyarvte Bharya
S. No. 11. Koucaam wait Pannunkal
S.No. 15. 'Oom'
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