Class 10 English NCERT Notes 2026 – First Flight & Footprints Without Feet

Introduction

English is one of the easiest subjects to score in CBSE Class 10 but many students neglect it till the last few weeks of exams. Most students spend extra time on maths and science, but the truth is that English can help improve your overall percentage very quickly if prepared properly.

The CBSE Class 10 English syllabus mainly comprises two NCERT books – First Flight and Footprints Without Feet. This book contains stories, poems, character based chapters along with important life lessons which are mostly asked in board exams through extracts, short answers and long questions.

We have prepared a complete collection of notes, summaries, important questions, character sketches and previous year questions (PYQs) chapter-wise for each chapter to make preparation easier. This one page helps students to find all study materials in one place instead of searching different pages again and again.

Whether you’re cramming the day before the exam or getting a head start, this page will help you save time and study smarter.

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First Flight Chapters

Footprints Without Feet Chapters

Important Questions

PYQ Practice

Board Exam Preparation Tips

First Flight – Chapter-wise Notes, Summary & PYQ

The First Flight book contains prose chapters and poems. Questions from this book usually appear in extract-based format, short answers, and long answers. Understanding the theme, message, and characters of every chapter is important for scoring well in board exams.

Prose Chapters

Chapter No. Chapter Name Study Material Available

A Letter to God Summary,

Important Questions, PYQ
Chapter 2

Nelson Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom Summary, Important Questions, PYQ
Chapter 3

Two Stories about Flying Summary, Important Questions, PYQ
Chapter 4 From the Diary of Anne Frank Summary, Important Questions, PYQ
Chapter 5 Glimpses of India Summary, Important Questions, PYQ
Chapter 6 Mijbil the Otter Summary, Important Questions, PYQ
Chapter 7 Madam Rides the Bus Summary, Important Questions, PYQ
Chapter 8 The Sermon at Benares Summary, Important Questions, PYQ
Chapter 9 The Proposal Summary, Important Questions, PYQ

Poems

Poem No. Poem Name Study Material Available

Poem 1 Dust of Snow Summary, Literary Devices, PYQ
Poem 2 Fire and Ice Summary, Literary Devices, PYQ
Poem 3 A Tiger in the Zoo Summary, Important Questions
Poem 4 How to Tell Wild Animals Summary, Important Questions
Poem 5 The Ball Poem Summary, Explanation
Poem 6 Amanda! Summary, Important Questions
Poem 7 Animals Summary, Literary Devices
Poem 8 The Trees Summary, PYQ
Poem 9 Fog Summary, Explanation
Poem 10 The Tale of Custard the Dragon Summary, Important Questions
Poem 11 For Anne Gregory Summary, Explanation

Footprints Without Feet – Notes, Character Sketch & Important Questions

The supplementary reader Footprints Without Feet includes interesting stories that are simple to understand but important from the examination point of view. Questions from these chapters are mostly character-based and moral-based.

Students should focus on:

Character sketches

Themes

🔥 Most Important Chapters for Board Exams

Some chapters are asked repeatedly in CBSE board exams. Students should revise these chapters multiple times before the exam.

Important Chapters from First Flight

From the Diary of Anne Frank

The Sermon at Benares

Nelson Mandela

Glimpses of India

Important Chapters from Footprints Without Feet

Bholi

The Necklace

The Thief’s Story

The Midnight Visitor

How to Score 90+ Marks in Class 10 English

Scoring high marks in English is not difficult if preparation is done correctly. Many toppers follow simple strategies instead of memorizing every answer word by word.

1. Read Every Chapter Carefully

Do not skip chapters thinking they are easy. Even simple chapters can contain important extract questions in board exams.

Focus on:

Main idea

Characters

Important events

Moral/message

2. Practice Previous-Year Questions

CBSE often repeats question patterns. Practising PYQs helps students understand:

Question style

Answer writing

Time management

Important topics

Try solving chapter-wise quizzes regularly.

3. Improve Answer Presentation

Presentation matters a lot in English exams.

For long answers:

Start with a short introduction

Write the main explanation clearly

End with a conclusion or moral

Use simple and clear language instead of complicated sentences.

4. Focus on Character Sketches

Character-based questions are very common in supplementary chapters.

Important characters include:

Bholi

Matilda

Hari Singh

Ausable

Learn their personality traits with examples from the chapter.

5. Revise Poems Properly

In poems, students should prepare:

Poetic devices

Central idea

Rhyme scheme

Important lines

Poems may look small, but they carry good marks in exams.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Which book is more important for Class 10 English?

Both books are equally important because questions are asked from First Flight as well as Footprints Without Feet in the board exam.

Are NCERT questions enough for Class 10 English?

NCERT questions are important, but students should also practice PYQs and sample papers for better preparation.

How many hours should I study English daily?

Even 30–45 minutes daily revision is enough if done consistently.

Can I score 95+ in English without tuition?

Yes. With regular reading, writing practice, and PYQ revision, students can score very high marks without coaching.

Conclusion

Class 10 English is not just about memorizing answers. It is about understanding stories, expressing ideas clearly, and practicing smartly. If students revise chapter summaries, practice important questions, and solve previous year papers regularly, scoring high marks becomes much easier.

Use the chapter tables above to start your preparation chapter by chapter. Focus more on weak chapters first and revise important topics regularly before exams.

Consistent practice and proper revision can help you score excellent marks in your Class 10 board exams. Best of luck with your preparation!