Almond Books ISC Class 12 SOLVED Workbook – Perspectives (Short Stories) & Reflections (Poems)
As per the latest ISC Modern English syllabus prescribed by CISCE.
Designed especially for the ISC Class 12 Modern English course, this all-in-one SOLVED Workbook helps students move beyond memorisation and develop the analytical, interpretative, and writing skills demanded by the new ISC examination pattern.
Modern English at the ISC level focuses on critical thinking, thematic understanding, and thoughtful responses, rather than rote summaries. This workbook is carefully structured to meet those expectations and guide students step by step through both short stories and poems prescribed for Class XII.
That’s exactly what this workbook delivers.
What This Workbook Is Packed With
• Simplified, exam-ready explanations:
About the Author/Poet, Summary, Plot & Setting, Themes, Significance of the Title, Appreciation
• Line-by-line paraphrases for all poems
• Extensive vocabulary support with pronunciation guides
• Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) aligned to the latest ISC pattern
• Very Short, Short & Long Essay-Type Questions
• Crossword activities for vocabulary reinforcement and classroom engagement
• Model Answers for the entire workbook (Fully SOLVED)
• Sample Question Papers (SOLVED) for exam practice
• Project Work section aligned with NEP guidelines
Each chapter contains 50–100 well-graded questions, ranging from basic comprehension to higher-order thinking, helping students build confidence and write structured, scoring answers.
Short Stories – Perspectives:
1.The Doll’s House – Katherine Mansfield
2.Death by Scrabble – Charlie Fish
3.The Dreamer – Saki
4.Games at Twilight – Anita Desai
5.The Father-Thing – Philip K. Dick
Poems – Reflections:
1.My Grandmother’s House – Kamala Das
2.Refugee Blues – W. H. Auden
3.Urban – Nissim Ezekiel
4.Ode to Tomatoes – Pablo Neruda
5.The Black Santa – Allison Joseph
Whether you’re an ISC student preparing for board exams or a teacher planning structured lessons, this workbook simplifies complex texts into clear, engaging, and exam-focused material. It supports independent learning, strengthens written expression, and prepares students thoroughly for assessments.
Many ISC schools across India already rely on Almond Books for their Modern English resources, making it a trusted choice for consistent results.
