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Annual Assessment Guidelines
Subject: English
Class: 7
Assessment guidelines for conducting annual examinations 2024 for the
secondary level education institutions

1) The annual assessment of classes 6, 7, 8, and 9 will be done through written

examinations based on the National Curriculum 2022 of NCTB.
2) The annual assessment format for classes 6, 7, 8, and 9 will comprise both
summative and continuous assessment.
3) Out of 100 marks allocated for the assessment of each subject, the summative
assessment will carry 70% weightage while the continuous assessment will carry
the rest 30%.
4) For each subject, the annual summative assessment will be carried out through a
written examination of 100 marks. The marks obtained out of 100 marks written
examination will be converted to 70 marks and, these marks will be combined with
the marks obtained from the continuous assessment having 30 marks to calculate
the subject-wise result out of a total of 100 marks.
5) a) The continuous assessment as outlined in the subject-wise guidelines must be
completed in each education institution before the annual examination.
b) All records of students’ performances in the continuous assessment must be
gathered and stored properly.
The subject wise guidelines for conducting continuous assessments must be
followed properly.
6) The total time allocated for conducting the summative examination including the
objective part will be 3 hours.
7) The subject teachers will develop the question papers for the subjects they teach
following the sample questions provided by the Ministry of Education for
conducting annual examination while ensuring due level of confidentiality.
8) The Heads of concerned institutions in collaboration with the subject teachers will
take required measures for conducting annual examinations and ensure due level of
confidentiality.
9) Teachers who develop the questions/test items are also responsible for providing
the sample answers to the open ended and/or more subjective type test task.
10) The schools will provide answer scripts for students to write their answers in the
summative examinations. However, no separate OMR sheets/answer scripts will be
provided for the objective items. Students will have to write the answers to the
objective items in their answer scripts.
11) Assessments for the specialised subjects under Madrasah and Vocational steams
will be held in the same method as they were conducted before.
12) Assessments of all subjects of class 10 will be held in the same method as they
were conducted before.

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Subject-wise guideline for conducting annual summative assessments for the
academic year 2024

Subject: English
Class: 7
(a) Guidelines for developing questions
1. Questions should be based on the competencies/skills and knowledge focused in
the experiences of the NCTB textbooks as prescribed by the syllabus outlined in
this guideline.
2. Questions on reading and grammar must be set from the unseen texts which should
similar to the relevant texts given in the textbooks in terms of level of difficulty,
genre and style.
3. Tasks for writing part need to be set considering the type of writing students have
done in the classroom. However, no writing tasks/topics should be copied from the
textbook while setting questions.
4. Question setters need to provide the sample answers and rubrics for marking the
essay type/open ended writing tasks.

(b) Syllabus for annual examination 2024

Experience Title Pages
8 Heroes of Bengal 76-83
12 Subha’s Promise 113-125
13 Be the Best of Whatever You are 126-134
14 Our Language Movement 135-148
15 Writing with a Purpose 149-154
16 As You Like It 155-168

(c) Assessment format

Learners will be assessed on both continuous and summative assessments.
However, the formative and summative parts of assessment will carry the weightage
as shown below-

Continuous Summative

30% 70%

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(d) Continuous assessment: Task type and marks distribution
Teachers must give prior notifications to students explaining the details of when and
how the continuous assessments will be conducted.
Teachers must select the mentioned items for CA from the given syllabus.
The concerned teachers also have to keep a record of students’ performances in
various Continuous Assessment tasks and compile the final grades for the Continuous
Assessment part obtained by each student by the end of the year.
Name of Items/Tasks Marks allocated
Home work: As specified by the teacher 10
Classwork (individual or group works, completing 10
tables/charts/flowcharts etc. as given in the relevant Experiences
(see the syllabus in section B) of the textbook
Project work/Assignments as specified in the relevant Experiences 10
(see the syllabus in section B) of the textbook
Total 30

(e) Summative assessment: Task type and marks distribution

Type of Examination: Written
Full Marks: 100 Time: 3 hours
Skills/Competencies Type of Test Tasks/Items Number of Total
covered Items marks
Reading MCQ 5 1x5 = 5
(30 marks) Short answer questions 5 2x5= 10
True/False ( 5 2x5= 10
Items will be set from two
Matching 5 1x5= 5
unseen passages
Appreciating Poems Short answer questions 5 2x5= 10
(10 marks)
Grammar Gap filling with Right 10 0.5x10= 5
forms of verbs
(30 marks)
Identifying and using 5 2x5= 10
tenses
Gap filling with 10 0.5x10= 5
prepositions
Connecting sentences with 5 1x5 = 5
conjunctions
Changing voice of (five) 5 1x5 = 5
sentences in a given
passage
Writing Writing informal letters 1 10x1=10
(35 marks) Writing formal letters 1 10x1= 10
Writing conversations 1 10x1= 10

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Total 100

N.B. Question setters may include alternative items of similar nature and level of difficulty
to give options for the candidates to choose from. For example, in the writing part, there
could be two (02) topics for each type of tasks. Thus candidates will have the flexibility to
choose any one out of the three tasks.

(f) Sample question for the written test as per the prescribed format
This is a sample question paper. In the light of this sample question paper, you will
prepare the question paper for the subject you teach. In no way can this sample
question paper be used or copied exactly when setting your own question papers.

Annual Summative Assessment-2024

Sample Question
Subject: English
Grade: Six
Time: 3 hours Marks: 100

Part A: Reading

1. Read the text about Victory Day in Bangladesh and answer the questions that
follow:

16 December is celebrated as the Victory Day in Bangladesh. This day marks the end
of the Liberation War in 1971 when Bangladesh gained victory. The war started at lasted
for nine long months. The people of Bangladesh fought bravely for their freedom, facing
many hardships during this time.

The war began because the people of Bangladesh, then called East Pakistan, wanted to
be free from the unfair treatment by the rulers of West Pakistan. The leaders of East
Pakistan demanded independence, and when their demands were ignored, the people
rose up to fight for their rights.
During the war, many people lost their lives, but the people of Bangladesh never gave
up. They were determined to be free. The freedom fighters fought against the Pakistani
forces. Finally, on 16 December 1971, the Pakistani army surrendered, and Bangladesh
became an independent country.
Every year, Victory Day is celebrated with great pride and joy. People remember the
brave freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for the country's independence. The
national flag is hoisted, and various events are organized to honor the heroes of the war.
The day is a reminder of the courage and determination of the people of Bangladesh and
their love for their motherland.

A. Choose the best answer from the alternatives: 1x5=5

i. What is celebrated on 16 December in Bangladesh?
a) Independence Day
b) Victory Day

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c) Martyrs' Day
d) Language Movement Day

ii. How long did the Liberation War last?

a) Six months
b) One year
c) Nine months
d) Three months

iii. What was Bangladesh called before its independence?

a) West Pakistan
b) India
c) Bengal
d) East Pakistan

iv. What happened on 16 December 1971?

a) The war began
b) The Pakistani army surrendered
c) The Indian army invaded
d) Bangladesh was divided

v. People remember the brave freedom fighters because they -

a) sacrificed their lives
b) fled away from battle field
c) did not go to the battle field
d) thought for their betterment

B. Write answers to the following questions 2x5=10

a) What is Victory Day, and why is it important in Bangladesh?
b) Why did the people of East Pakistan want independence?
c) When did the war end?
d) How did the people of Bangladesh fight for their freedom during the
Liberation War?
e) How do people in Bangladesh celebrate Victory Day each year?

2. Read the dialogues from Act II, Scene II of ‘As You Like It’ and answer the
questions that follow:

[Enter DUKE FREDERICK with Lords]

DUKE FREDERICK:Is it really possible that no one saw them leave? It can't be
true—some of my men must have helped them or allowed them to escape.
FIRST LORD:I haven't heard of anyone who saw her leave. The ladies who serve
her saw her in bed, but early in the morning, they found her bed empty.
SECOND LORD: My lord, the rude clown, who you used to laugh at, is also
missing. Hesperia, the princess's maid, said she secretly overheard your daughter

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and her cousin praising the young man who recently defeated the strong wrestler
Charles. She thinks that wherever they’ve gone, that young man is likely with them.
DUKE FREDERICK: Send for his brother; bring that young man here. If he's not
around, bring his brother to me; I'll make him find his brother. Do this quickly, and
don't stop searching until you bring back these foolish runaways.
a) Read the statements and write whether they are true or false. If false, give
the correct answer. 2x5=10

i) Duke Frederick is certain that no one in his court helped the girls escape.
ii) The ladies who serve Celia saw her in bed before she disappeared.
iii) Hesperia is the maid of Duke Frederick.
iv) The young man who defeated the wrestler Charles is believed to be with
Celia and Rosalind.
v) Duke Frederick orders the Lords to bring the young man directly to him.

b) Read the dialogues again and match column A with column B 1x5=5

Column A Column B
a) Duke Frederick cannot believe
that i. found her bed empty.
b) The ladies serving Celia ii. no one in his court saw the girls leave.
c) The clown who Duke Frederick iii. praising the young man who beat
used to laugh at Charles
d) Hesperia overheard Celia and
Rosalind iv. And bring back who have escaped
e) Duke Frederick orders his men to
search v. has also gone missing.

Part B: Appreciating Poems

3. Read the following poem and answer the questions that follow: 2x5=1

A Dream Within a Dream

By Edgar Allan Poe

Take this kiss upon the brow!

And, in parting from you now,
Thus much let me avow—
You are not wrong, who deem
That my days have been a dream;
Yet if hope has flown away
In a night, or in a day,
In a vision, or in none,
Is it therefore the less gone?

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 All that we see or seem
Is but a dream within a dream.
a) What does the speaker say about their days in the poem?
b) What does the speaker question about hope in the poem?
c) What does the speaker think about the nature of reality?
d) What is the poem’s main idea about dreams?
e) What does the speaker say about the kiss at the beginning of the poem?
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Part C: Grammar

4. Read the following passage and rewrite it using the right forms of verbs. 0.5x10=5

Rahul wakes up early every morning. He starts his day by brushing his teeth and (a) ___
(eat) a healthy breakfast. Yesterday, he (b) ___ (eat) pancakes with honey. After breakfast,
he (c) ___ (go) to school where he (d) ___ (learn) many new things. In the afternoon, Rahul
and his friends often (e) ___ (ride) their bicycles. His friends (f)___ (feel)happy when he
joins them. In the evening, Rahul (g) ___ (finish) his homework and reads a book before
dinner. He (h)___ (read) the same book for a few days now. After dinner, he (i)___ (watch)
TV with his family. In sum, he (j) ___ (maintain) daily routine.

5. Read the sentences below and write the name of the tense in Column A. Then write
a new sentence using the same tense in Column B. 2x5=10

a) Yesterday, I witnessed an extraordinary cricket match.

b) It was exciting to finally see that it came together.
c) We have been planning to enjoy this match day for weeks.
d) By the time, I have already prepared snacks for everyone.
e) From the beginning, I had been hoping for a close game.

Column A (Name of the tense) Column B(New sentence)

1. a.
2. b.
3. c.
4. d.
5. e.

6. Read the following passage and fill in gaps with the appropriate Preposition from
the table. 0.5x10=5

One way to start improving your heart health immediately is to eat more vegetables
and fruit. Along with their great taste and versatility, vegetables and fruit offer a host
(a) — heart-healthy nutrients. Many vegetables and fruit are particularly rich (b) —
vitamin C and in beta-carotene, which is a form (c) — vitamin A. These work as
antioxidants in your body, helping to slow (d) — or prevent atherosclerosis by
reducing the build up of plaque from cholesterol and other substances (e) — the
arteries.

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7. Read the sentences. Connect them using ‘and’, ‘but’, ‘because’, ‘or’, ‘as well as’.
1x5=5
(a) Pahela Boishak is celebrated with vibrant processions. It marks the Bengali New Year
with great enthusiasm. (b) The festival is celebrated across Bangladesh. It symbolizes the
beginning of the new year and the hope for prosperity and success. (c) People dress in
colorful outfits for Pahela Boishakh. The festival also includes traditional foods and sweet
treats like pithas. (d) The streets come alive with festivities. Various stalls sell handicrafts
and local cuisine.(e) On Pahela Boishakh, people celebrate with colorful parades and
traditional music. They may choose to attend cultural performances and fairs.

8. Read the text and change the underlined parts to passive forms. 1x5=5

Early rising is a habit that benefits individuals in various aspects of life.(a) Morning
workouts can boost metabolism, enhance cardiovascular health, and improve muscle
tone.(b) The tranquility of the early morning provides a peaceful environment for self-
reflection and contemplation. (c) This quiet time allows folks to make positive intentions
for the day, generating a sense of awareness that can reduce stress and anxiety.(d) The
stillness of the early hours gives a mental sanctuary, clarity of thoughts, and emotional
balance. Early rising is closely linked to heightened productivity. The early morning hours
are often free from distractions, allowing individuals to focus on important tasks without
interruption. Therefore, (e) early risers exhibit better time management skills, as they have
a plan for a day’s responsibilities.

Part D: Writing

9. Suppose, you are Julia. Your friend Habib has got award in a music competition.
Write a letter thanking him for his achievement. In writing, focus should be on
heading, greeting, body, closing and signature. 10

10. Suppose, you are Labib. You want to join a cricket club. But you don’t know
much about how to become a member.
Now, write a letter to the authority asking for some important information regarding
the membership of the club. 10

11. Suppose, you are Kabir and Swapan is your classmate. You are the students of
class Seven. Your English teacher has given you a home work to write on the recent
flood in Bangladesh. Now, write a conversation between you and your classmate
about the cause and effect of the recent flood and what can be done to address the
problem of flooding. 10

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 (g) Answers to the objectively marked questions

Answer to question 1.A

i. b)
ii. c)
iii. d)
iv. b)
v. a)

Answer to question 1.B

a) 16th December is observed as our Victory Day. This day is important because
Bangladesh won its victory on this day.
b) The people of East Pakistan wanted independence to become free from the unfair
treatment by the rulers.
c) The war ended on 16th December 1971.
d) The people of Bangladesh fought bravely for the freedom during the liberation war.
e) Every year on 16 December people observe the day to pay honour to the heroes.

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Answer to question 2.A

i. False, Duke Frederick believes that there must be some men who helped the girls
escape.
ii. True
iii. False, Hesperia is the princess’ maid.
iv. True
v. False, Duke Frederick asks to call the brother of the Youngman.
vi.

Answer to question 2.B

a) + ii
b) +i
c) +v
d) + iii
e) + iv

Answer to question 3. (sample)

a) The speaker says that their days are like dreams.

Answer to question 4
Rahul wakes up early every morning. He starts his day by brushing his teeth and (a) (eating)
a healthy breakfast. Yesterday, he (b) (ate) pancakes with honey. After breakfast, he (c)
(went) to school where he (d) (learnt) many new things. In the afternoon, Rahul and his

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 friends often (e) (ride) their bicycles. His friends (f) (feel) happy when he joins them. In the
evening, Rahul (g) (finishes) his homework and reads a book before dinner. He (h) (has
been reading) the same book for a few days now. After dinner, he (i) (watches) TV with
his family. In sum, he (j) (maintains) daily routine.

Answer to question 5
Column A (Name of the tense) Column B(New sentence)
1. Past simple a. I watched a movie last night.
2. Past progressive b. I was sitting next to my cousins in
the theatre. .
3. c.
4. d.
5. e.

Answer to question 6

One way to start improving your heart health immediately is to eat more vegetables
and fruit. Along with their great taste and versatility, vegetables and fruit offer a host
(a) of heart-healthy nutrients. Many vegetables and fruit are particularly rich (b) in
vitamin C and in beta-carotene, which is a form (c) of vitamin A. These work as
antioxidants in your body, helping to slow (d) down or prevent atherosclerosis by
reducing the build-up of plaque from cholesterol and other substances (e) in the
arteries.

Answer to question 7

(a) Pahela Boishakh is celebrated with vibrant processions. It marks the Bengali New
Year with great enthusiasm.

Pahela Boishakh is celebrated with vibrant processions because it marks the Bengali New
Year with great enthusiasm.

Answer to question 8

Early rising is a habit that benefits individuals in various aspects of life. (a) Morning
workouts can boost metabolism, enhance cardiovascular health, and improve muscle
tone.(b) The tranquility of the early morning provides a peaceful environment for self-
reflection and contemplation. (c) This quiet time allows folks to make positive intentions
for the day, generating a sense of awareness

(a) Metabolism can be boosted by morning workout.

(b) A peaceful environment is provided by the tranquillity of the early morning.
(c) Folks are allowed by this quiet time to make positive intentions

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(h) Rubrics for marking items 9-11

For questions 9-11 learners should strictly follow the textbook to develop their
writing on different issues.

Rubrics for marking item no 9: Writing an informal letter

CATEGORY 4 3 2 1
Salutation, Salutation and Salutation and Salutation and Salutation and
Closing and closing and the closing and the closing and the closing and the
Format use of use of informal use of informal use of informal
informal tone, tone, and proper tone, and proper tone, and
and proper format. (have 1 format. (have 2 proper format.
format. (have error) errors) (have more
no errors) than 2 errors)
6 4 3 2
Body Ideas are Ideas are Ideas are The letter
expressed in a expressed in a somewhat seems to be a
clear and pretty clear organized, but collection of
organized manner, but the were not very unrelated
fashion. It is organization clear. It takes sentences. It is
easy to figure could have been more than one very difficult to
out what the better. reading to figure figure out what
letter is about. out what the the letter is
letter is about. about.

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Rubrics for marking item no 10: Writing a formal letter

CATEGORY 4 3 2 1
Salutation, Salutation and Salutation and Salutation and Salutation and
Closing and closing and the closing and the closing and the closing and the
Format use of formal use of formal use of formal use of formal
tone, and tone, and proper tone, and proper tone, and
proper format. format. (have 1 format. (have 2 proper format.
(have no error) errors) (have more
errors) than 2 errors)
6 4 3 2
Body Ideas are Ideas are Ideas are The letter
expressed in a expressed in a somewhat seems to be a
clear and pretty clear organized, but collection of
organized manner but the were not very unrelated
fashion. It is organization clear. It takes sentences. It is
easy to figure could have been more than one very difficult to
out what the better. reading to figure figure out what
letter is about. out what the the letter is
letter is about. about.

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Rubrics for marking item no 11: Writing a conversation

CATEGO 4 3 2 1
RY
Greeting, Informal Informal Informal Informal
Closing addressing/greet addressing/greet addressing/greet addressing/greet
Addressin ings and closing ings and closing ings and closing ings and closing
g have no errors in using informal using informal using informal
using informal tone. (with a few tone. (with some tone.
tone errors) errors) (with many
errors)
Idea Ideas are Ideas are Ideas are The
expressed in a expressed in a somewhat conversation
clear and clear and organized, but seems to be a
organized organized were not very collection of
fashion. Used fashion. Used clear. It took unrelated
necessary necessary more than one sentences. It is
features of turn features of turn reading to figure very difficult to
taking and taking and out what the figure out what
fillers. fillers. conversation is it is about.
(with a few about. (with many
errors) (with some errors)
errors)

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