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Writing Skills: Note Making — Syllabus

CBSE · Class 11 · English

What Writing Skills: Note Making covers in CBSE Class 11 English: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the CBSE Class 11 English syllabus.

69 questions29 flashcards2 formulas & key relations5 concepts

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 11 English · 2026-27

Topics in Writing Skills: Note Making

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1. Meaning and Purpose of Note-Making

  • Note-making helps draw out the main points from reading material.
  • It is useful because large chunks of information are difficult to remember.
  • Notes should focus on essential ideas, not on every detail.
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2. Characteristics of Good Notes

  • Notes should be short and should identify the main point.
  • Notes are written only in phrases, not sentences.
  • Information is logically divided and subdivided using figures or letters.
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3. Worked Example: Pheasants

  • Pheasants are shy, charming birds known for their brilliant plumage.
  • Pheasants belong to the order Galliformes and the family Phasinidae.
  • Galliformes are game birds.
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4. Worked Example: Coal and Petroleum Passage

  • The energy stored in coal and petroleum originally came from the sun.
  • The bulk of present-day supplies was laid down 200 to 600 million years ago.
  • At that time, tropical conditions were widespread.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Note Making

Purpose of note makingQualities of good notesDivision systemsAbbreviations and symbolsKey passage on pheasantsSecond passage on coal and petroleum

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What are the important topics in Writing Skills: Note Making for CBSE Class 11 English?
Key topics in Writing Skills: Note Making include Meaning and Purpose of Note-Making, Characteristics of Good Notes, Worked Example: Pheasants, Worked Example: Coal and Petroleum Passage. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
How should I revise Writing Skills: Note Making for Class 11 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 69 practice questions on Writing Skills: Note Making. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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