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Grade 8 English Lessons

In most parts of the world, grade 8 marks either the completion of middle school or the entry point into high school. Ultimately, grade 8 or year 8 is marked by children having to read and understand difficult texts, answer questions requiring inference, and complete extended writing tasks and analyze diagrams/graphs. In addition, students are asked to use English grammatically correctly and to understand different forms of spoken discourse.

The syllabus for English language instruction in particular systems shapes how grade 8 students read comprehensively. An instance of this can be found in the GCE O level English examination from CIE, which measures reading comprehension but omits testing for literary techniques. Although Edexcel Pearson Paper A is not a Literature paper, it does assess students' ability to recognize literary devices such as hyperbole and alliteration.

The writing section at this grade involves both imaginative or creative writing, along with prompts-based writing such as letters and interpreting diagrams and graphs. Students need to use figurative expressions and writing that sounds natural coming from a native speaker.

It follows that students must use vocabulary that is both idiomatic and authentic. Although much vocabulary is best learned naturally through reading, some can still be introduced and explained during class sessions.

Our resources contain all necessary material for the comprehension of reading, composing writing, and improving vocabulary in Grade 8. Clicking on either of the links provided will give you access to the study material.