PROJECT PORTFOLIO / PROJECT REPORT
English Core (301)
Session 2024-25
Topics List with the Tasks
General Instructions:
It is compulsory for all to prepare the Project file. It can be done individually or in Pairs.
The Internal Assessment will be in the form of Project Portfolio/Project Report and Viva.
Both Project and Viva will carry 5 Marks each.
The Project Report is needed to be completed in 1000 words in your own handwriting.
Project-Portfolio/ Project Report
The Project-Portfolios is a compilation of the work that the students produce during the process of working on
their ALS Project. The Project-Portfolio may include the following:
PROJECT FILE
Page 1 : COVER PAGE, WITH TITLE OF PROJECT, SCHOOL DETAILS/DETAILS OF STUDENTS.
Page 2 : STATEMENT OF PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES/GOALS
Page 3 : CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF THE TEACHER.
Page 4 : ACTION PLAN FOR THE COMPLETION OF ASSIGNED TASKS.
Mid Pages : PROJECT/REPORT DETAILS( Graphics and pictures to be pasted on left hand side and content
of the report to be written in your own handwriting on the right hand side of the page.
Last Page : LIST OF RESOURCES/BIBLIOGRAPHY
PROJECT TOPICS
You have to make pictorial as well as graphical presentation on left hand side of the file. All data
should be collected authentically and hand written essay of 1000 words on right side.
TOPIC 1 - The Last Lesson
Elaborate the theme of Linguistic Chauvinism and Procrastination and importance of
Time Management.
Collect data about countries where people have these tendencies.
How do they give importance to their mother tongue?
TOPIC 2 - The Lost Spring
Collect data about various slums in our country and living conditions there. Also elaborate
whether children have access of education there.
How children are engaged in various kinds of work (Below 14)?
Collect all information about biggest slums , government schemes to uplift them.
TOPIC 3 - Deep Water
Elaborate your any personal experience about any kind of fear haunted you yet.
How did you overcome that fear?
Collect data about types of fear people have in your locality and how they are trying to overcome it
TOPIC 4 – The Rattrap
Elaborate on the themes of Human Compassion and kindness, Isolation & Loneliness, Redemption &
Transformation
Statistics on homelessness and poverty rates in various regions or countries.
Graphical presentation of the comparison of the situation of homelessness in different cities/countries.
Show the distribution of causes of homelessness (e.g., unemployment, family breakdown, etc.).
Survey data on charitable donations or acts of kindness in different communities.
TOPIC 5 - Indigo
Collect all about different kinds of freedom movements of our country.
What was the importance of Champaran Movement?
You can write about autobiography of any freedom fighter.
TOPIC 6 – Poets and Pancakes
Trace the History of Gemini Studios and its functioning
Describe on the theme of ‘Impact of Cinema on society’.
Technological advancement in Film making
Comparing Poets and Pancakes with Other Memoirs on the Indian Film Industry - Satyajit Ray’s writings
or R.K. Narayan’s stories about cinema.
TOPIC 7 - My Mother At Sixty-six
Explain the importance of parents in the family.
On the context of the poem how do you love and care your mother?
Collect data about condition of old age homes in our country, living condition there, number of old
age homes.
TOPIC 8 - Keeping Quiet
Collect reasons of environmental degradation.
How far is man harming the Earth?
Focus on relevance of meditation and introspection.
Collect data of ‘Statistics on deforestation, pollution, and global warming over the past few decades.’
Collect data of Impact of pausing harmful human activities on the environment, such as during the COVID-19
pandemic when pollution levels dropped.
TOPIC 9 - A Thing Of Beauty
Write all about benefits of going amidst nature.
Why men find peace and solidarity there?
Explore the poem's depiction of beauty as a source of emotional and psychological comfort- Beauty and
its Therapeutic Effect
Collect data of important natural destinations of our country.
Graphical presentation of Comparison of stress and anxiety levels in people who spend time in nature vs. those
who do not. OR Display the distribution of various conservation efforts (e.g., reforestation, wildlife protection,
water conservation) in a Pie Chart
TOPIC 10 - A Roadside stand
Elaborate on the themes of “Urban-Rural Divide” –
The contrast between the lifestyles of rural and urban populations.
The disconnect between the rich urban people and the struggling rural farmers.
Hope and Disillusionment
Social Injustice
Capitalism and Its Impact on Rural Life
Collect data on Income inequality data comparing rural and urban areas in a country or region.
Graphically present the average income levels between rural and urban populations/ make a comparative
study.
TOPIC 11 – Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers
Highlight on the themes of ‘Gender Roles and Patriarchal Oppression’/ ‘Freedom and Oppression’/
‘Art as a Form of Resistance and Expression’
Adrienne Rich’s Feminist Ideals
Data to Collect: Gender inequality index (GII) or other indicators that measure gender disparity in
various aspects like health, education, political empowerment, and economic participation.
Graphical presentation of the proportion of women in different sectors (education, labour force,
politics) compared to men.
TOPIC 12 – The Third Level
Explore the Theme of Time Travel and Alternate Realities
Fantasy vs. Reality: The Blurred Line
Parallels Between the Story and Real-Life Escapism
Describe the Historical Context: The 1890s vs. 1950s (Post-War Anxiety)
Data to Collect:Global statistics on the rise of mental health issues such as anxiety and depression
in the modern world.
Statistics on how work-related stress and societal pressures have increased over time.
Data on the correlation between mental health challenges and urbanization or fast-paced living.
TOPIC 13 – The Tiger King
Analyze how Kalki uses satire to criticize the absurdity of the king’s actions and the sycophancy of the
court.
Humor and Irony: Explore how humor is used to highlight the ridiculousness of the king's obsession and
the court's blind obedience.
Social Commentary Through Satire: Discuss how Kalki uses the king’s character to critique broader
societal issues such as the blind pursuit of power and the corruption of authority.
Collect data on Historical tiger population data in India over the past century.
Current statistics on the number of tigers in India and their conservation status (e.g., endangered,
vulnerable).
Data on the effectiveness of various conservation efforts (e.g., protected areas, wildlife sanctuaries).
TOPIC 14 – The Enemy
Write about the Impact of War on Individuals
Reactions to War - Public Perception of Enemies: Explore how public perception of enemies is
influenced by media and propaganda during wartime.
Data to Collect:
Global or national statistics on war casualties over the last century, focusing on major conflicts (e.g.,
World War II, Vietnam War).
Data on civilian casualties versus military casualties in different wars.
Role of UN