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The Girl Who Can

ICSE · Class 10 · English Literature-Treasure Chest ( Poems and Short Stories)

Step-by-step guide to study The Girl Who Can in ICSE Class 10 English Literature-Treasure Chest ( Poems and Short Stories). Topics to cover, practice strategy, and time allocation.

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Study Plan

1
Day 1–2

Learn the Theory

Read the textbook chapter carefully. Note down definitions, formulas, and key concepts.

2
Day 3

Practice Problems

Solve textbook exercises and additional practice questions. There are 54 questions available for this chapter.

3
Day 4

Revise & Test

Revise key formulas and concepts without looking at notes. Take a practice quiz to test your understanding. Mark weak areas for re-revision.

4
Day 7

Spaced Revision

Revisit The Girl Who Can after a week. Use flashcards for quick recall. Solve previous year questions from this chapter.

What to Focus On

  • Ama Ata Aidoo is the author.
  • She was born in 1942 in Saltpond, Ghana.
  • She studied at the University of Ghana, Legon.

  • The opening conflict is about Adjoa’s thin legs.
  • Nana criticises Adjoa from a traditional viewpoint.
  • Maami supports Adjoa and disagrees with Nana.

  • Adjoa is the child narrator and the fastest runner in her school.
  • Maami is also called Kaya.
  • Maami is more modern and progressive than Nana.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Nana is a cruel villain who hates Adjoa.

The story says motherhood is useless or unimportant.

The story is mainly about sports and winning a race.

Memory Tips

Adjoa is the narrator and is seven years old

Nana represents tradition and Maami represents a progressive view

Adjoa is the fastest runner in her school

Thin legs are criticized but later proven useful

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in The Girl Who Can for ICSE Class 10 English Literature-Treasure Chest ( Poems and Short Stories)?
Key topics in The Girl Who Can include Character Analysis and Themes Overview, Story Elements Overview, Character Relationships and Themes Overview. These are the concepts ICSE Class 10 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
How to score full marks in The Girl Who Can — ICSE Class 10 English Literature-Treasure Chest ( Poems and Short Stories)?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 54 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

Sources & Official References

Content is aligned to the official syllabus. Refer to the board website for the latest curriculum.

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