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Introduction :

Welcome to our comprehensive guide to the Class 8 English syllabus, where we will provide an in-depth exploration of the English Class 8 CBSE. Students can check and download here the new CBSE Syllabus of Class 8 English for the academic session 2025-26. Go through the complete syllabus to know the latest course content and details of sections.

The syllabus of CBSE Class 8 English is divided into two books – NCERT Honeydew and a supplementary book NCERT It So Happened. Both of the books comprises of 8 chapters each.

Below is the chapter-wise division of Class 8 CBSE English Honeydew:

CHAPTER 01The Best Christmas present in the World
CHAPTER 02The Tsunami
CHAPTER 03Glimpses of the past
CHAPTER 04Bepin Chaudhary’s lapse of memory
CHAPTER 05The summit within
CHAPTER 06This is Jody’s Fawn
CHAPTER 07A visit to Cambridge
CHAPTER 08A short monsoon diary

Below is the chapter-wise division of Class 8 CBSE English It So Happened:

CHAPTER 01How the Camel got his hump
CHAPTER 02Children at work
CHAPTER 03The Selfish Giant
CHAPTER 04The treasure within
CHAPTER 05Princess September
CHAPTER 06The fight
CHAPTER 07Jalebis
CHAPTER 08Ancient Education system of India

NCERT Honeydew focuses on developing comprehensive skills of the students. The book comprises of various poetries, stories, various extracts from novels. The book includes several activities, language and vocabulary skills. CBSE Class 8 English conceptualize the increase of imagination of the students through introducing character building and plot structures.

Whereas, NCERT It So Happened comprises of short stories and aims to develop critical thinking skills of the students. It is added in CBSE Class 8 syllabus of English, to build thought-provoking necessities in the students for expanding their skills. The book also focuses on critical perspective growth of the students and writing skills.

Conclusion:

The primary and the supplementary books together works and aims to develop a well-rounded growth of the students who are equipped with all the necessary skills of language, reading, writing.

This CBSE syllabus of English combines the ability of knowledge and understanding of basics of English for the students of Class 8. Introducing English in two different segments of Honeydew and It so happened in CBSE Class 8 will help students to expand their imagination and analytical skills.  English is always a fun and interesting subject to study and escape into the stories.

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

1. How can I understand all two books of English syllabus?

Answer. Read each chapter carefully and try to understand the plot. It will be a good strategy to read and start both the books simultaneously by taking one chapter of each book.

2. How many chapters are there in English CBSE Class 8?

Answer. CBSE Class 8 English syllabus consists of two books – Honeydew and It so happened. Both the books comprise of 8 chapters each book. CBSE Class 8 English has 16 Chapters in total.

3. Is NCERT books enough for Class 8 English?

Answer. Yes, NCERT book is sufficient for understanding the concepts of Class 8, English. It includes all several students activates and tasks for a better and long-term understanding and grasp on the subject.

4. Which book will require the most time in class 8 CBSE English syllabus?

Answer. It would be wiser to give each book the appropriate amount of time. In order to cover every chapter in detail, start both books at the same time.

5. Would it be lengthy for students to cover CBSE Class 8 English syllabus?

Answer. English is a very interesting subject. The supplementary book only has short stories that are easily understandable. Both the books together will not be lengthy course for the students. CBSE designs their course in such a way that student’s potential is utilized but not exhausted.

CBSE Class 8 English 2025 – 2026

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