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Pristine English

Pristine English - Class 8

A Skill-based English Language Course

Author : ANITA GAULSTON

Standard : Class 8

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Description:

Pristine English is a series of eight books meant for classes 1-8. This series is written in accordance with the curriculum prescribed by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE). It also follows the guidelines of NEP 2020.

Salient features of the book are:

  • Warm Up – A pre-reading task that introduces the theme of the lesson.
  • Read and Enjoy – A healthy mix of prose and poems to expose learners to classic and contemporary examples of literature.
  • Comic-strip Stories – They make the process of learning enjoyable.
  • Extensive Exercises – Extensive exercises that include Reference to Context and Think and Answer questions. Spelling exercises improve dictation skills.
  • Grammar is Fun – Graded grammar with ample examples and practice exercises.
  • Vocabulary – It includes interesting exercises that help the learners build vocabulary skills.
  • Activities for Speaking and Listening Skills – They enhance communication skills.
  • Writing exercises – They enable learners to write effectively and use language creatively.
  • Activity/Project – Art Integrated Learning activities and Project Work enhance creativity and imagination of children.
  • 360-degree Holistic Progress Cards – They encourage regular, formative and competency-based assessments.
  • Life Skills – They inculcate life-related skills in learners.
  • Comprehension Passages – They sharpen the reading and writing skills of learners.

Comprehensive Teacher's Manuals – They include lesson plans, worksheets and answers.