English is the mode of communication and teaching for most students in India. Government schools also emphasise the importance of being fluent in the language. It is spoken widely around the world. Having a strong command over the language is important as it comes in handy in the day to day life of a person. Being fluent in English and having a good command of the language can also help you prepare for intra or inter-school competitions like debating, spelling bee, competitive exams etc. All these merits help you build a strong extracurricular report.
Learning the fundamentals of any subject at a young age always helps the student excel in that subject in the future. English is a language in which you improve your reading, writing and speaking skills over time. Reading all the chapters thoroughly and understanding all the concepts of grammar will help you score well in the final exam.
The prescribed NCERT literature textbook for class 7 is called ‘Honeycomb’. It consists of 10 chapters and 9 poems by famous authors and poets. The subjects and morals of all these chapters vary. They deal with human life, emotions, moral values etc. The second book included in the syllabus is called ‘An Alien Hand’. It consists of 10 chapters. It is a part of additional reading for the students. Grammar topics include nouns, adjectives, voices, tenses, adverbs, pronouns etc. The creative writing section of the paper includes questions for letter writing, essay writing etc.
Tips to help you score more than 90% in final exams
- Read the NCERT textbook thoroughly- The NCERT book is the book where most of the questions in the exam come from. It is very important that you have thoroughly gone through all the chapters and books in the book. Give time to each chapter and read it thoroughly marking important points as well. Clear any doubts that you might have.
- Summarise and prepare notes- While reading the chapters and poems it is important that you prepare short notes or summaries for each. This will essentially help you memorise better and learn quickly what you are reading. When reading poems it is important that you write down their meaning or interpretation and summarise it as well. Most questions for the poem in the exam are related to the theme of the poem or you might be asked to summarise it well. It will be beneficial if you have already done that before while preparing and remember it. Making notes also makes it easier for you to revise before the exam since you will not have to read through the whole chapter again. You can simply revise the notes and summaries you prepared.
- Practice NCERT textbook questions- Each chapter has questions in exercises at the end. These questions may seem very easy for the students who have read through the chapter or the poem thoroughly and have understood it. These questions test your knowledge of the chapter and how much of it you have understood. These or similar questions may be asked in the exam as well. Attempt these questions and assess your answers with the help of the NCERT solutions for class 7 english. The pdf gives you in-depth answers and helps you understand better.
- Prepare a timetable for studying- Preparing a timetable is extremely important during exams. It helps you keep a track of what you have studied and limits your chances of skipping any chapter. In the timetable, give time for each chapter and poem. Once you are done with the literature part you can divide time for creative writing and grammar. In the timetable make sure to give yourself breaks in between the study periods to keep your mind fresh.
- Practice grammar questions- Grammar can be the easiest part to score full marks in. If your concepts are clear and you have practiced enough questions, you can ace this section. Refer to the prescribed reference book for English grammar and learn the concepts. After you have learnt the concepts, attempt the exercise questions given and also some additional ones online or in other books or sample papers. This will help you apply what you have learnt and helped you understand the concept better.
- Practice creative writing formats- Creative writing is usually the last and the longest section in the paper. It can include essay writing questions, letters, notices etc. It is important that you practice all the formats properly before the exam and write them down. Practice how to address an informal and a formal letter, what the content should be like and how to end it and give regards. In essay writing make sure to give your essay an introduction, main body and conclusion. While attempting creative writing practice questions make sure to time yourself so that you know how much time you will need in the final exam and hence manage your time better.
- Attempt sample papers- Sample papers or papers from previous years are very beneficial in preparing for the exam. This will help you get familiar with the pattern of the paper and what kind of questions to expect. While answering the sample paper time yourself and attempt it with full focus. Go through each and every question and in proper order. Make sure to read the comprehension properly. The answers to all the questions asked from it are always within the passage. Make sure to write your answers neatly. Attempt the creative writing question in one go so that you maintain your creative flow. Always go through all your answers and essays before you submit your answer sheet so that you can eliminate any grammatical or spelling errors. Assess your performance and decide which part you are still weak in or may need a little more attention and practice.
Following the above tips and strategies will help you gain good marks in your final exam. Be consistent in your studies and do not leave anything for the last minute. All these fundamentals you learn in English will also help you in your higher classes.
