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

A step-by-step study plan for The Girl Who Can, ICSE Class 10 English Literature-Treasure Chest: what to learn first, what to practise and when to revise.

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Study Plan

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Day 1–2

Learn the Theory

Read the textbook chapter carefully. Note down definitions, formulas and key ideas. Focus on: 1. Author and Story Background, 2. Main Characters, 3. Plot in Brief.

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Day 3

Practise

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

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Day 4

Revise & Test

Revise key points without looking at your notes. Take a practice quiz and mark weak areas for another pass.

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Day 7

Spaced Revision

Come back to The Girl Who Can after a week. Use flashcards for quick recall and try past exam questions on 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 Author and Story Background, Main Characters, Plot in Brief, Themes and Ideas. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise The Girl Who Can for the ICSE Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 54 practice questions on The Girl Who Can. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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

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