Grade VIII English | American School

Literature:
- Honeydew: Ch 1 - "The Best Christmas Present in the World" (Prose); Poem - "The Ant and the Cricket."
Grammar: Parts of Speech Revision (nouns, pronouns, verbs), Tenses (present and past).
Writing Skills: Paragraph writing (e.g., "A Memorable Gift").
Speaking/Listening: Storytelling session (Christmas or moral-based story).
Activities: Vocabulary building from Ch 1, recitation of "The Ant and the Cricket."
Focus: Reintroducing reading comprehension and oral skills.
Reading Assignment: "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee

Literature:
- Honeydew: Ch 2 - "The Tsunami" (Prose); Poem - "Geography Lesson."
- It So Happened: Ch 1 - "How the Camel Got His Hump."
Grammar: Adjectives (degrees of comparison), Adverbs (types and usage).
Writing Skills: Informal letter (e.g., to a friend describing a natural event).
Speaking/Listening: Discussion on "Preparedness for Natural Disasters."
Activities: Map reading (Geography link), creative retelling of "How the Camel Got His Hump."
Note: Summer break may occur; assign holiday reading (e.g., Poem - "Geography Lesson").
Reading Assignment: "The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger

Literature:
- Honeydew: Ch 3 - "Glimpses of the Past" (Prose).
- It So Happened: Ch 2 - "Children at Work."
Grammar: Prepositions (time, place, direction), Subject-Verb Agreement.
Writing Skills: Story writing (e.g., "A Historical Adventure").
Speaking/Listening: Narrating an event from history or personal experience.
Activities: Comic strip creation for "Glimpses of the Past," group discussion on child labor.
Reading Assignment: "Animal Farm" by George Orwell

Literature:
- Honeydew: Ch 4 - "Bepin Choudhury’s Lapse of Memory" (Prose); Poem - "The Last Bargain."
- It So Happened: Ch 3 - "The Selfish Giant."
Grammar: Conjunctions (coordinating, subordinating), Active and Passive Voice (introduction).
Writing Skills: Notice writing (e.g., for a school play).
Speaking/Listening: Recitation of "The Last Bargain" with expression.
Assessments: Unit Test 1 (Ch 1–3 from Honeydew, Poem 1–2, It So Happened Ch 1–2, grammar, writing).
Activities: Role-play of "The Selfish Giant."
Reading Assignment: "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding

Literature:
- Honeydew: Ch 5 - "The Summit Within" (Prose); Poem - "The School Boy."
- It So Happened: Ch 4 - "The Treasure Within."
Grammar: Articles (a, an, the), Sentence Structure (simple, compound).
Writing Skills: Formal letter (e.g., to the editor about education).
Speaking/Listening: Speech on "Overcoming Challenges" (theme from "The Summit Within").
Activities: Journal writing on personal goals, debate on "Freedom in Education."
Reading Assignment: "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck

Literature: Revision of Honeydew Ch 1–5, Poems ("The Ant and the Cricket" to "The School Boy"), It So Happened Ch 1–4.
Grammar: Revision of Tenses, Adjectives, Adverbs, Prepositions, Conjunctions, Articles.
Writing Skills: Practice of paragraph, informal letter, notice, formal letter.
Speaking/Listening: Revision through storytelling and recitation.
Assessments: Half-Yearly Exams (Term 1 syllabus: Honeydew Ch 1–5, Poems, It So Happened Ch 1–4, grammar, writing).
Activities: Mock tests, peer review of letters.
Reading Assignment: "The Hobbit" by J.R.R. Tolkien

Literature:
- Honeydew: Ch 6 - "This is Jody’s Fawn" (Prose); Poem - "The Duck and the Kangaroo."
- It So Happened: Ch 5 - "Princess September."
Grammar: Active and Passive Voice (continued), Direct and Indirect Speech (introduction).
Writing Skills: Diary entry (e.g., "A Day with Animals").
Speaking/Listening: Animal-themed storytelling or poem recitation.
Activities: Drawing or writing a sequel to "Princess September."
Note: Diwali holidays may occur; adjust or assign light reading (e.g., Poem).
Reading Assignment: "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins

Literature:
- Honeydew: Ch 7 - "A Visit to Cambridge" (Prose); Poem - "When I Set Out for Lyonnesse."
- It So Happened: Ch 6 - "The Fight."
Grammar: Direct and Indirect Speech (continued), Clauses (main and subordinate).
Writing Skills: Essay writing (e.g., "Importance of Meeting Great People").
Speaking/Listening: Interview role-play (inspired by "A Visit to Cambridge").
Activities: Poetry writing inspired by "Lyonnesse," discussion on conflict resolution.
Reading Assignment: "Ender’s Game" by Orson Scott Card

Literature:
- Honeydew: Ch 8 - "A Short Monsoon Diary" (Prose); Poem - "On the Grasshopper and Cricket."
- It So Happened: Ch 7 - "The Open Window."
Grammar: Punctuation (comma, semicolon, apostrophe), Sentence Transformation.
Writing Skills: Report writing (e.g., on a rainy day or school event).
Speaking/Listening: Nature observation sharing (linked to "Monsoon Diary").
Activities: Nature journal entries, dramatization of "The Open Window."
Reading Assignment: "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner

Literature:
- It So Happened: Ch 8 - "Jalebis."
- Honeydew: Revision of earlier chapters if needed.
Grammar: Revision of Active-Passive Voice, Direct-Indirect Speech, Clauses.
Writing Skills: Application writing (e.g., to the principal for a trip).
Speaking/Listening: Debate on "Honesty vs. Temptation" (theme from "Jalebis").
Assessments: Unit Test 2 (Term 2 topics covered so far).
Activities: Group storytelling, moral dilemma discussions.
Reading Assignment: "His Dark Materials" series by Philip Pullman

Literature:
- Honeydew: Full revision of Ch 6–8, Poems ("The Duck and the Kangaroo" to "On the Grasshopper and Cricket").
- It So Happened: Ch 5–8.
Grammar: Comprehensive revision of Term 2 topics (Voice, Speech, Clauses, Punctuation).
Writing Skills: Revision of diary entry, essay, report, application.
Speaking/Listening: Speech on "Lessons from Literature."
Activities: Practice papers, peer teaching.
Reading Assignment: "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak

Literature: Full revision of Honeydew Ch 6–8 (and select Term 1 chapters per CBSE guidelines), Poems, It So Happened Ch 5–8.
Grammar: Complete revision of Term 2 + key Term 1 topics.
Writing Skills: Practice of all formats.
Assessments: Final Exams (Term 2 syllabus + select portions of Term 1 as per CBSE norms).
Activities: Solving sample papers, oral revision quizzes.
Reading Assignment: "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" by Mildred D. Taylor

Textbook Chapters: Honeydew typically has 8 prose chapters and 7–8 poems; It So Happened has 8–10 chapters. This plan assumes a streamlined syllabus; confirm with the 2025–26 NCERT edition.
Grammar Progression: Moves from revision of basics (tenses) to advanced topics (voice, speech) by Term 2.
Writing Skills: Progresses from simple (paragraphs) to complex (reports, applications).
Activities: Designed to foster creativity, critical thinking, and oral skills.
Adjustments: Adapt for holidays (e.g., Diwali in October, winter break in December/January) or school-specific schedules.