Split-up of Syllabus for Class 8
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S. No. | Chapter Name | No of Periods | Month | Teaching Learning Outcome | Suggestive Activities | Resources | Assessment |
1. | 1. The Best Christmas Present in the World (Prose) 1. The Ant and the Cricket (Poetry) 1. How the Camel got his Hump (Supplementary) Gramma r – Verb forms/ Tenses | 5+2+3+3
| April | Asks questions in different contexts and situations, reads, compares, contrasts gives opinions and relates ideas to life to demonstrate critical thinking skills. Recognizes and classifies the genre of a fable (short stories, usually with animals as characters, conveying a moral), recalls and discusses familiar fables, and relates fables to real- life experiences. Constructs meaningful sentences with a sense of grammatical accuracy. Uses present, past, and future tenses with appropriate time markers. | One activity in a month.
Recitation, interpret quotations, sayings and proverbs, speech, describing picture/ object/ event/ situation/ role play, etc. | 4 Items of CCT (weekly one) For practising Reading & Literacy. Suggestive links/ websites | Oral testing, Google form quiz, problem-solving worksheets, creative writing, pen/paper test through Google classroom, Individual/ peer/Group assessment or any other. |
Writing – Paragraph /Notice writing.
CCT (Weekly 1) |
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4 | April | Writes coherent and unified paragraph with a topic, sentence, support and concluding sentence; produces appropriate vocabulary and correct word forms; uses language as an effective tool of communication. Responds to information from notice board, railway time table etc. Students acquire basic knowledge about the format & content. Students will master the skill of writing Notices for different occasions Understanding the use of correct vocabulary. | Two cartoon series, to promote CCT skills of students through joyful reading ‘Cogito’ and ‘The Question Book’ by CBSE. Available on the CBSE website and DIKSHA Portal. CCT Tracker URL: https://pisa.diksha .gov.in https://diksha.go v.in/get/dial/R5Z 7PS
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2. | 2. The Tsunami (Prose) 2. Geography Lesson (Poetry) 2. Children at Work (Supplimentary) Writing- story writing CCT (Weekly 1) | 5+2+3+4+1 | May- June | Prepares a write up after seeking Information in print/ online, noticeboard, newspaper, etc. (Disaster management). Recites the poem with proper intonation, modulation. Writes answers to textual/non- textual questions after comprehension/ inference; draws character sketch, attempts extrapolative writing. 1. Learns the nuances of Story Writing and development of plot 1.Enhances Creativity | Interpret quotations, sayings and proverbs, speech, describing picture/ object/ event/ situation. Roleplay. Preparing a questionnaire for interviews. Storytelling, dialogue writing | Oral testing, Google form quiz, problem-solving worksheets, creative writing, pen/paper test through Google classroom, Individual/ peer/Group assessment or any other |
3. | 3. Glimpses of the Past (Prose) 3. Macavity- The Mystery Cat (Poetry) 3.The Selfish Giant (Supplementary) 4. Bepin Choudhury’s Lapse of Memory (Prose) Grammar- Active/ Passive Voice Writing – Message Writing CCT (Weekly 1) | 4+2+3
5+3+2
| July | Locates the main idea, sequence of events and co-relates ideas, themes and issues. justifies the value of freedom and the responsibility that comes with freedom. Writes a coherent and meaningful paragraph through the process of drafting, revising, editing and finalising to demonstrate critical thinking and creativity. Draws character sketch. Distinguishes between active and passive voice in sentences. Understands their usage in certain contexts. Creates sentences in the active and passive voice. | Recitation. Attempt Creative writing, life stories, poems, dialogues, skits, dialogues from a story and story from dialogues etc.
Crossword Puzzle, mind games. | Oral testing, Google form quiz, problem-solving worksheets, creative writing, pen/paper test through Google classroom, Individual/ peer/Group assessment or any other. |
PERIODIC TEST-1 IN THE FIRST FORTNIGHT OF AUGUST
4 | 4. The Last Bargain (Poetry) 5.The Summit Within (Prose) 5. The School Boy (Poetry) Writing- Bio- sketch, Informal Letter Grammar- Reported speech CCT (Weekly 1) | 3+5+3
4+4+4 | August | Asks questions in different contexts and situations (e.g. Based on the text/beyond text/out of curiosity/while engaging in the conversation using appropriate vocabulary and accurate sentences). Reads compare, contrasts give opinions and relates ideas to life. Understands and analyses the personality traits of a person Applies the concepts of grammar to convert direct speech into indirect and vice versa. | Describing picture/ object/ event/ situation. Roleplay Storytelling, dialogue writing. Attempt creative writing, life stories, poems, dialogues, skits, dialogues from a story and story from dialogues etc. | Oral testing, Google form quiz, problem-solving worksheets, creative writing, pen/paper test through Google classroom, Individual/ peer/Group assessment or any other. |
MIDTERM EXAMINATION IN THE LAST WEEK OF SEPTEMBER
5. | 5. The Treasure Within (Supplementary) 5. Princess September (Supplementary) Integrated Grammar Practice (Editing, sentence re- ordering, gap filling) CCT (Weekly 1)
REVISION ASL | 3+4+3
4+5+2 | September | Asks questions in different contexts and situations. Reads compare, contrasts give opinions and relates ideas to life to demonstrate critical thinking skills. Writes answers to textual/non- textual questions after comprehension/inference; draws character sketch, attempts extrapolative writing. Applies the rules of grammar. Uses meaningful and grammatically correct sentences to describe, narrate factual and imaginary situations. Reads and interprets tables, charts, diagrams, maps etc. analyses about what is happening in a text while reading it, in order to generate questions. Answers their own and their peers’ questions by connecting ideas, using background knowledge and further research.
Reads with a question in mind, which requires students to skim and scan during reading. | Storytelling, describing picture/ object/ event/situation. Roleplay. Preparing a questionnaire for interviews, or any other relative activities. | Oral testing, Google form quiz, problem-solving worksheets, creative writing, pen/paper test through Google classroom, Individual/ peer/Group assessment or any other. |
6. | 6. This is Jody’s Fawn (Prose) 6. The Duck and the Kangaroo (Poetry) 6. The Fight (Supplementary) Writing- Dialogue writing
Grammar- Conjunction CCT (Weekly 1) | 4+2+4
2+2+2 | October | Writes answers to textual/non- textual questions after comprehension/inference; draw character sketch, attempts extrapolative writing. Participates in different events such as roleplay, poetry recitation, skit, drama, debate, speech, elocution, declamation, quiz, etc., organised by school and other such organizations.
Frames grammatically correct coherent sentences even in isolation. | describing picture/ object/ event/ situation. Roleplay. Storytelling, dialogue writing. Attempt Creative writing, life stories, poems, dialogues, skits, dialogues from a story and story from dialogues, etc. | 4. Items of CCT (weekly one) for practising Reading Literacy. Suggestive links/ websites Two cartoon series, to promote CCT skills of students through joyful reading.
‘Cogito’ and ‘The Question Book’ Available on CBSE website and DIKSHA Portal CCT Tracker | Oral testing, Google form quiz, problem-solving worksheets, creative writing, pen/paper test through Google classroom, Individual/ peer/Group assessment or any other |
7. | 7. A visit to Cambridge (Prose) 7. When I set out for Lyonnesse (Poetry) 7. The Open Window (Supplementary) 8. A short Monsoon diary (Prose) Writing- Diary Entry Grammar- Integrated Grammar Practice CCT (Weekly 1) | 4+2+3
5+2+2+4 | November | Reviews and analyses the text to recall, paraphrase, summarize and infer answers to questions based on the text. Frames and writes answers on his/her own based on the discussions and reading of the text. Reads and recites the poem with correct pronunciation and intonation. Reads compare, contrasts give opinions and relates ideas to life to demonstrate critical thinking skills. | Recitation, interpret quotations, sayings and proverbs, speech, describing picture/ object/ event/ situation. Roleplay. Preparing a questionnaire for interviews. Storytelling, dialogue writing.
Attempt Creative writing, life stories, poems, dialogues, skits, dialogues from a story and story from dialogues, etc. | Oral testing, Google form quiz, problem-solving worksheets, creative writing, pen/paper test through Google classroom, Individual/ peer/Group assessment or any other. |
| 8 | 8. On the Grasshopper & Cricket (Poetry) 8. Jalebis (Supplementary) 9.The Great Stone Face I (Prose) Writing- Formal Letter (To the Editor) Integrated Grammar Practice CCT (Weekly 1) | 2+4+5
3+2+2
| December | Narrates stories (real or imaginary) and real-life experiences in English to demonstrate creative use of and fluency in the language and skills of public speaking. Writes answers to textual/non- textual questions after comprehension/inference; draws character sketch, attempts extrapolative writing. 1. Application of Vocabulary used in writing Formal and Informal letters 2. Uses proper Format 3. Understands the Purpose of writing | Describing picture/ object/ event/ situation. Roleplay. Storytelling, dialogue writing. Attempt Creative writing, life stories, poems, dialogues, skits, dialogues from a story and story from dialogues etc. | Oral testing, Google form quiz, problem-solving worksheets, creative writing, pen/paper test through Google classroom, Individual/peer/ Group assessment or any other. |
PERIODIC TEST-II IN THE SECOND FORTNIGHT OF JANUARY
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10. The Great Stone Face II (Prose) 9. The Comet I (Supplementary) Grammar- Modals Integrated Grammar Practice Writing- Article writing CCT (Weekly 1) |
5+3+2
1+2+3 |
January |
Communicates using grammatical forms- (e.g., clauses, comparison of adjectives, time and tense, active- passive voice, reported speech etc.) to demonstrate accurate and appropriate use of grammar. |
describing picture/ object/ event/ situation. Roleplay. Preparing a questionnaire for interviews. Storytelling, dialogue writing. Attempt Creative writing, life stories, poems, dialogues, skits, dialogues from a story and story from dialogues etc. |
Oral testing, Google form quiz, problem-solving worksheets, creative writing, pen/paper test through Google classroom, Individual/ peer/Group assessment or any other. |
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10. |
10. The Comet II (Supplementary) Integrated Grammar Practice Activities- (Editing, sentence re- ordering, gap filling) CCT (Weekly 1) REVISION ASL |
4+3+4
4+5+2 |
February |
Writes answers to textual/ non- textual questions after comprehension/ inference; draws character sketch, attempts extrapolative writing. |
Interpret quotations, sayings and proverbs, speech, describing event/ situation. Roleplay. Attempt Creative writing, life stories, etc. |
Oral testing, Google form quiz, problem-solving worksheets, creative writing, pen/paper test through Google classroom, Individual/ peer/Group assessment or any other. |
SESSION ENDING EXAMINATION IN THE SECOND WEEK OF MARCH
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