English: Syllabus Class 8

Class 8 students consider English to be a pivotal subject, as it establishes the groundwork for more advanced language skills in subsequent years. The Class 8 English curriculum is designed to enhance students' reading, writing, and communication abilities, giving particular attention to grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension. 

English Syllabus 

 1. Reading Comprehension

In Class 8 English, there are readings that test how well students understand what they read. To do well, students should read carefully, note important points, main ideas, and details. They should also pay attention to how the author expresses things, like tone, style, and language.

2. Grammar

Grammar is an essential aspect of English language learning, and the Class 8 syllabus covers topics such as tenses, active and passive voice, direct and indirect speech, and sentence construction. Students must practice grammar exercises regularly to master and apply these concepts in their writing. The English Grammar syllabus for CBSE Class 8 has the following topics:

• Order of Words and Clauses
• Direct and Indirect Speech
• Active and Passive Voice
• Tenses
• Noun
• Pronoun
• Verb
• Adverb
• Prepositions
• Conjunction
• Phrases and Idioms
• Vocabulary

3. Literature

(a) Honeydew

• Chapter 1 The Best Christmas Present in the World
• Chapter 2 The Tsunami
• Chapter 3 Glimpses of the Past
• Chapter 4 Bepin Choudhury's Lapse of Memory
• Chapter 5 The Summit Within
• Chapter 6 This is Jody's Fawn
• Chapter 7 A Visit to Cambridge
• Chapter 8 A Short Monsoon Diary

(b) It So Happened - Supplementary Reader

• Chapter 1 - How the Camel got his Hump
• Chapter 2 - Children at Work
• Chapter 3 - The Selfish Giant
• Chapter 4 - The Treasure Within
• Chapter 5 - Princess September
• Chapter 6 The Fight
• Class 8 English Chapter 7 Jalebis
• Class 8 English Chapter 8 Ancient Education System Of India

4. Writing Skills

The Class 8 English syllabus includes a variety of writing tasks such as essays, letters, and reports. Students must focus on developing their writing skills by using appropriate vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structures. They should also pay attention to the structure and organization of their writing, including the introduction, body, and conclusion. The English Composition syllabus for CBSE Class 8 has the following topics:

• Notice
• Story
• Formal and Informal Letters
• Diary Entry
• Essay