Syllabus

The complete unit-chapter-and-topic map of the book, aligned to the NCERT Poorvi (Grade 8). Click any chapter to open its overview, or jump straight to a numbered topic.

Unit 1: Wit and Wisdom

1The Wit that Won Hearts9 topics

1.1Before You Read 1.2The Text 1.3Understanding the Text 1.4Words and Phrases 1.5Grammar in Use 1.6Writing and Speaking 1.7Going Deeper (Exam Prep) 1.8Summary 1.9Check Your Understanding

2A Concrete Example9 topics

2.1Before You Read 2.2The Text 2.3Understanding the Text 2.4Words and Phrases 2.5Grammar in Use 2.6Writing and Speaking 2.7Going Deeper (Exam Prep) 2.8Summary 2.9Check Your Understanding

3Wisdom Paves the Way9 topics

3.1Before You Read 3.2The Text 3.3Understanding the Text 3.4Words and Phrases 3.5Grammar in Use 3.6Writing and Speaking 3.7Going Deeper (Exam Prep) 3.8Summary 3.9Check Your Understanding

Unit 2: Values and Dispositions

4A Tale of Valour: Major Somnath Sharma and the Battle of Badgam9 topics

4.1Before You Read 4.2The Text 4.3Understanding the Text 4.4Words and Phrases 4.5Grammar in Use 4.6Writing and Speaking 4.7Going Deeper (Exam Prep) 4.8Summary 4.9Check Your Understanding

5Somebody's Mother9 topics

5.1Before You Read 5.2The Text 5.3Understanding the Text 5.4Words and Phrases 5.5Grammar in Use 5.6Writing and Speaking 5.7Going Deeper (Exam Prep) 5.8Summary 5.9Check Your Understanding

6Verghese Kurien: I Too Had a Dream9 topics

6.1Before You Read 6.2The Text 6.3Understanding the Text 6.4Words and Phrases 6.5Grammar in Use 6.6Writing and Speaking 6.7Going Deeper (Exam Prep) 6.8Summary 6.9Check Your Understanding

Unit 3: Mystery and Magic

7The Case of the Fifth Word9 topics

7.1Before You Read 7.2The Text 7.3Understanding the Text 7.4Words and Phrases 7.5Grammar in Use 7.6Writing and Speaking 7.7Going Deeper (Exam Prep) 7.8Summary 7.9Check Your Understanding

8The Magic Brush of Dreams9 topics

8.1Before You Read 8.2The Text 8.3Understanding the Text 8.4Words and Phrases 8.5Grammar in Use 8.6Writing and Speaking 8.7Going Deeper (Exam Prep) 8.8Summary 8.9Check Your Understanding

9Spectacular Wonders9 topics

9.1Before You Read 9.2The Text 9.3Understanding the Text 9.4Words and Phrases 9.5Grammar in Use 9.6Writing and Speaking 9.7Going Deeper (Exam Prep) 9.8Summary 9.9Check Your Understanding

Unit 4: Environment

10The Cherry Tree9 topics

10.1Before You Read 10.2The Text 10.3Understanding the Text 10.4Words and Phrases 10.5Grammar in Use 10.6Writing and Speaking 10.7Going Deeper (Exam Prep) 10.8Summary 10.9Check Your Understanding

11Harvest Hymn9 topics

11.1Before You Read 11.2The Text 11.3Understanding the Text 11.4Words and Phrases 11.5Grammar in Use 11.6Writing and Speaking 11.7Going Deeper (Exam Prep) 11.8Summary 11.9Check Your Understanding

12Waiting for the Rain9 topics

12.1Before You Read 12.2The Text 12.3Understanding the Text 12.4Words and Phrases 12.5Grammar in Use 12.6Writing and Speaking 12.7Going Deeper (Exam Prep) 12.8Summary 12.9Check Your Understanding

Unit 5: Science and Curiosity

13Feathered Friend9 topics

13.1Before You Read 13.2The Text 13.3Understanding the Text 13.4Words and Phrases 13.5Grammar in Use 13.6Writing and Speaking 13.7Going Deeper (Exam Prep) 13.8Summary 13.9Check Your Understanding

14Magnifying Glass9 topics

14.1Before You Read 14.2The Text 14.3Understanding the Text 14.4Words and Phrases 14.5Grammar in Use 14.6Writing and Speaking 14.7Going Deeper (Exam Prep) 14.8Summary 14.9Check Your Understanding

15Bibha Chowdhuri9 topics

15.1Before You Read 15.2The Text 15.3Understanding the Text 15.4Words and Phrases 15.5Grammar in Use 15.6Writing and Speaking 15.7Going Deeper (Exam Prep) 15.8Summary 15.9Check Your Understanding