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Class 8 English Syllabus 2024-25

Update on: 01 Apr 2024, 01:40 PM

English is a crucial subject for students in Class 8, as it lays the foundation for advanced language skills in the coming years. The syllabus for Class 8 English focuses on the development of reading, writing, and communication skills of students, with an emphasis on grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension.

In this blog post, we will explore the various topics covered in Class 8 English syllabus and how students can effectively prepare for them.

Class 8 English Syllabus NCERT

1. Reading Comprehension: The Class 8 English syllabus includes several prose and poetry passages that test a student’s reading comprehension skills. To excel in this section, students must read the passage carefully and make note of key points, main ideas, and supporting details. They should also pay attention to the tone, style, and language used by the author.
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ChapterUnit Name
Chapter 1 The Best Christmas Present in the World

Poem: The Ant and the Cricket
Chapter 2The Tsunami

Poem: Geography Lesson
Chapter 3 Glimpses of the Past
Chapter 4 Bepin Choudhuryโ€™s Lapse of Memory

Poem: The Last Bargain
Chapter 5 The Summit Within

Poem: The School Boy
Chapter 6 This is Jodyโ€™s Fawn
Chapter 7 A Visit to Cambridge
Chapter 8 A Short Monsoon Diary

Poem: On the Grasshopper and Cricket

It So Happened โ€“ Supplementary Reader in English for Class VIII

Chapter Chapter Name
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
Chapter 7Jalebis
Chapter 8Ancient Education System of India

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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 these concepts and apply them 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
  • Comprehension Reading

3. 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
4. Vocabulary: The Class 8 English syllabus includes the study of new words and their meanings, including idioms and phrases. Students must practice using these words in their writing and speaking to enhance their vocabulary and communication skills.

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