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Module 1: Foundation Skills & Introduction to Literature

The reading journey for Grade 8 English is centered around understanding the syllabus, refining reading skills, and mastering grammar. It highlights the importance of two main textbooks while emphasizing the need to be proficient in reading, writing, grammar, and speaking. Strategies for reading comprehension are also provided to help students excel in understanding unseen passages.

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Sections

  • 1

    Foundation Skills & Introduction To Literature

    This section lays the groundwork for Grade 8 English by detailing the syllabus, exam patterns, and essential reading skills.

    Learning Practice

  • 1.1

    Understanding Your Cbse Grade 8 English Syllabus: Your Learning Map

    This section outlines the essential elements of the CBSE Grade 8 English syllabus, highlighting two main textbooks and the skills needed for success in the course.

    Learning Practice

  • 1.2

    Your Exam Pattern And Assessment Scheme: Knowing The Game Plan

    This section outlines the structure of the CBSE Grade 8 English examination, detailing how different skills are assessed through various sections.

    Learning Practice

  • 1.3

    Reading Comprehension: Becoming A Super Reader For Unseen Passages

    This section teaches strategies to enhance reading comprehension skills, particularly for unseen passages, emphasizing techniques to grasp deeper meanings.

    Learning Practice

  • 2

    The Building Blocks Of Language: A Comprehensive Review Of Parts Of Speech

    This section reviews the eight parts of speech, emphasizing their roles in constructing sentences and communicating effectively.

    Learning Practice

  • 2.1

    Nouns: The Naming Words (People, Places, Things, Ideas)

    Nouns are words that name people, places, things, or ideas, and are categorized into various types, including common, proper, collective, abstract, and material nouns.

    Learning Practice

  • 2.2

    Pronouns: The Noun Replacers (Avoiding Repetition)

    This section explains pronouns as words that replace nouns to avoid repetition in a sentence.

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  • 2.3

    Adjectives: The Describing Words (Adding Detail)

    Adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns and pronouns, providing details about quality, quantity, and identity.

    Learning Practice

  • 2.4

    Verbs: The Action Words Or State-Of-Being Words (The Heart Of The Sentence)

    Verbs are essential components of sentences, representing actions or states of being.

    Learning Practice

  • 2.5

    Adverbs: The Describing Words (For Verbs, Adjectives, Adverbs)

    Adverbs are words that modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, providing more detail about how, when, where, why, or to what extent something occurs.

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  • 2.6

    Prepositions: The Position/relationship Words

    Prepositions are vital words that indicate the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other elements in a sentence, especially concerning position, direction, time, and manner.

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  • 2.7

    Conjunctions: The Joining Words (Connectors)

    This section focuses on conjunctions, the words that connect phrases, clauses, and sentences, enhancing the flow and coherence of language.

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  • 2.8

    Interjections: The Emotion Words!

    Interjections are words or phrases that express strong emotions or reactions, often standing alone and followed by exclamation marks.

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  • 3

    Expanding Your Lexicon: Vocabulary Building Techniques

    This section introduces effective techniques for building vocabulary, emphasizing the importance of word structure, relationships, and the utilization of dictionaries and thesauruses.

    Learning Practice

  • 3.1

    Understanding Word Structure: Roots, Prefixes, And Suffixes (Word Detectives!)

    This section introduces the fundamental concepts of word structure, focusing on roots, prefixes, and suffixes, enabling students to decode and understand new vocabulary.

    Learning Practice

  • 3.2

    Synonyms, Antonyms, And Homonyms (Word Relationships)

    This section explores synonyms, antonyms, and homonyms, enhancing vocabulary and word usage.

    Learning Practice

  • 3.3

    Using A Thesaurus And Dictionary Effectively (Your Word Superpowers!)

    This section emphasizes the importance of utilizing a thesaurus and dictionary to enhance vocabulary and understand word meanings.

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What we have learnt

  • The CBSE Grade 8 English sy...
  • The examination is structur...
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