CBSE Class 10 English 2026 High Priority Topics: Detailed analysis by subject expert

CBSE Class 10 English 2026 High Priority Topics:For students appearing in the CBSE Class 10 Board Examination 2026, CollegeDekho has compiled a comprehensive analysis of the high-priority topics for CBSE Class 10 English 2026. This analysis is prepared using insights from expert Sakunth Kumar (M.A., B.Ed.), a former English teacher from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, and is based on past examination trends, detailed question paper analysis, and the official CBSE blueprint. As the English exam is scheduled forFebruary 21, 2026,students are advised to refer to this analysis and plan their preparation accordingly.
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CBSE Class 10 English 2026 High Priority Topics: Detailed analysis by subject expert

To help the students prepare for the upcoming board exams, here is the detailed analysis of high priority topics

CollegeDekho:Which are the top priority topics for CBSE Class 10 English 2026 exam?

Sakunth Kumar:Analysing the past question papers, here is the list of the topics which are expected to carry the highest weightage, hence, students must ensure to cover them thoroughly to ensure good scores:

1. Language through Literature

• The Proposal
• A Letter to God

• Fog
• The Trees

• The Thief's Story
• Bholi
• The Book That Saved the Earth

• Tenses,
• Modals
• Subject-Verb Concord,
• Letters, Analytical Paragraphs)

CollegeDekho:What is the recommended study strategy for effective revision of CBSE Class 10 English 2026?

Sakunth Kumar:The recommended strategy is to maintain a small notebook for last-minute revision by noting important keywords, poem titles, themes and sub-themes, author names of each chapter, and poetic devices. This notebook should be revised thoroughly at the end of every week.

CollegeDekho:What is the suggested preparation strategy for scoring well in the Literature section of the CBSE Class 10 English examination?

Sakunth Kumar:For Literature, students should complete the back exercises of every chapter and poem at least once, as 2 to 3 questions are usually asked from them in the board exam. This helps in achieving a good score out of 40. For answer-writing practice, students should refer to sample papers and the past five years’ question papers, and practise important questions using reliable internet sources or college websites. Students should also remember to write the chapter name and author’s name at the beginning of each answer, as it creates a good impression and has been followed successfully for a long time.

CollegeDekho:What are the important tips for answer writing, reading comprehension, grammar in CBSE Class 10 English?

Sakunth Kumar:Before writing long answers, students should create a mind map that includes a brief introduction of 2–3 lines, a well-organised body, and a proper conclusion. Important keywords should be maintained and highlighted. For Reading Comprehension, students should practise discursive and case-based factual passages, at least 10 of each. Grammar is basic and easy, but regular practice is needed.

CollegeDekho:What is time management in CBSE Class 10 English?

Sakunth Kumar:Effective time management in CBSE Class 10 English means attempting the paper in a planned order. Students are advised to follow this sequence: Literature first, followed by Reading Comprehension, then Grammar, and finally Creative Writing, as this helps in better concentration and optimal use of time.

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