Class 8 English Teacher Diary
Monthly Distribution (with Working Days)
Monthly Distribution (with Working Days)
| Month | Working Days | Lessons/Chapters | Assessment |
|---|
| June | 13 | 1. Water’s for… | — |
| July | 26 | 2. The Shoemaker and the Elves, 3. Measure for Measure, 4. The Tree that Never Stopped Giving | — |
| August | 21 | 5. Alice in Wonderland, 6. From a Railway Carriage, 7. Everyday Heroes | — |
| September | 22 | 8. At School, 9. Beats in Memoir, 10. A Place Fit for Gods to Marry | Term-end Assessment |
| October | 17 | 11. Sympathy, 12. Children Ask Kalam | — |
| November | 24 | 13. Sayani, 14. Craze, 15. The Bird-man of India | — |
| December | 20 | 16. The Mountain and the Squirrel, 17. Nothing but the Target, 18. Dancing On | Half-yearly Assessment |
| January | 25 | 19. Dear Daddy-Long-Legs, 20. Fog, 21. Flavours of Thailand | — |
| February | 24 | 22. The Photograph, 23. Where the Mind is Without Fear | — |
| March | 23 | Revision and Annual Assessment | Annual Assessment |
| April | 24 | Result Declaration and Remedial Teaching | — |
| Total | 239 | | |
Lesson 1: Water’s for…
| Day | Teaching Points | Teaching Method | Homework |
|---|
| 1 | Pre-knowledge test – Discussion on uses of water | Question-answer, brainstorming | Write 5 uses of water |
| 2 | Model reading – Full reading of the poem | Teacher reads, students follow | Memorize 4 lines of the poem |
| 3 | Imitation/Practice – Students read aloud | Group reading, individual reading | Practice reading aloud |
| 4 | Word meanings – washing, drinking, scrubbing, rinsing, paddling, wellies, puddle | Dictionary help, pictures | Write meanings of difficult words |
| 5 | Translation/Explanation – Hindi translation of the poem | Explanation, paraphrasing | Write translation |
| 6 | Central idea/Summary – Main theme of the poem | Discussion, summary | Write summary |
| 7 | Question-answer – Oral questions | Question-answer | Oral practice |
| 8 | Question-answer – Written questions | Written practice | Write Q. 1-3 |
| 9 | Grammar – Rhyming words | Table making | Write rhyming words |
| 10 | Grammar – Word Map on uses of water | Chart making | Complete the Word Map |
| 11 | Revision – Whole lesson | Question-answer, discussion | Revise |
| 12 | Evaluation – Oral and written | Test | Prepare |
| 13 | Monthly Assessment – June | Written test | — |
Lesson 2: The Shoemaker and the Elves
| Day | Teaching Points | Teaching Method | Homework |
|---|
| 1 | Pre-knowledge – Discussion about a shoemaker | Question-answer | — |
| 2 | Model reading – Reading the story | Teacher reads | — |
| 3 | Imitation – Students read | Group reading | — |
| 4 | Word meanings – elves, perfect, surprise, excellent, curtain, rags, bare | Dictionary | Write meanings |
| 5 | Translation/Explanation – Hindi translation | Explanation | Write translation |
| 6 | Central idea – Summary of the story | Discussion | Write summary |
| 7 | Question-answer – Oral | Question-answer | — |
| 8 | Question-answer – Written | Written | Write questions |
| 9 | Grammar – Suffix (-ian, -er, -ist) | Table | Make words |
| 10 | Grammar – Fill in the blanks | Practice | Complete exercise |
| 11 | Revision | Discussion | — |
| 12 | Evaluation | Test | — |
| 13 | Monthly Assessment – July (Part 1) | — | — |
Lesson 3: Measure for Measure
| Day | Teaching Points | Teaching Method | Homework |
|---|
| 14 | Pre-knowledge – Stories of Tenali Raman | Discussion | — |
| 15 | Model reading | Teacher reads | — |
| 16 | Imitation | Group reading | — |
| 17 | Word meanings – brilliant, portrait, majestic, reward, disorder, hasty | Dictionary | Write meanings |
| 18 | Translation/Explanation | Explanation | Write translation |
| 19 | Central idea/Summary | Discussion | Write summary |
| 20 | Question-answer – Oral | Question-answer | — |
| 21 | Question-answer – Written | Written | Write questions |
| 22 | Grammar – Phrases | Practice | Make sentences |
| 23 | Revision | Discussion | — |
| 24 | Evaluation | Test | — |
| 25 | Monthly Assessment – July (Part 2) | — | — |
| 26 | Introduction to Lesson 4 | Discussion | — |
Lesson 4: The Tree that Never Stopped Giving
| Day | Teaching Points | Teaching Method | Homework |
|---|
| 27 | Pre-knowledge – Benefits of trees | Discussion | — |
| 28 | Model reading | Teacher reads | — |
| 29 | Imitation | Group reading | — |
| 30 | Word meanings – declare, delight, gradually, generous, sullen, stump | Dictionary | Write meanings |
| 31 | Translation/Explanation | Explanation | Write translation |
| 32 | Central idea/Summary | Discussion | Write summary |
| 33 | Question-answer – Oral | Question-answer | — |
| 34 | Question-answer – Written | Written | Write questions |
| 35 | Grammar – Alphabetical order | Practice | Arrange words |
| 36 | Revision | Discussion | — |
| 37 | Evaluation | Test | — |
| 38 | Monthly Assessment – July (Part 3) | — | — |
| 39 | Revision – Lessons 2-4 | Discussion | — |
Lesson 5: Alice in Wonderland
| Day | Teaching Points | Teaching Method | Homework |
|---|
| 1 | Pre-knowledge – The story of Alice | Discussion | — |
| 2 | Model reading | Teacher reads | — |
| 3 | Imitation | Group reading | — |
| 4 | Word meanings – tarts, knave, wig, trial, guilty, jury | Dictionary | Write meanings |
| 5 | Translation/Explanation | Explanation | Write translation |
| 6 | Central idea/Summary | Discussion | Write summary |
| 7 | Question-answer – Oral | Question-answer | — |
| 8 | Question-answer – Written | Written | Write questions |
| 9 | Grammar – Words related to trial | Practice | Write words |
| 10 | Revision | Discussion | — |
| 11 | Evaluation | Test | — |
Lesson 6: From a Railway Carriage
| Day | Teaching Points | Teaching Method | Homework |
|---|
| 12 | Pre-knowledge – Train journey | Discussion | — |
| 13 | Model reading | Teacher reads | — |
| 14 | Imitation | Group reading | — |
| 15 | Word meanings – carriage, fairies, witches, hedges, ditches, troops | Dictionary | Write meanings |
| 16 | Translation/Explanation | Explanation | Write translation |
| 17 | Central idea/Summary | Discussion | Write summary |
| 18 | Question-answer – Oral | Question-answer | — |
| 19 | Question-answer – Written | Written | Write questions |
| 20 | Grammar – Rhyming words | Practice | Write rhyming words |
| 21 | Monthly Assessment – August | — | — |
Lesson 7: Everyday Heroes
| Day | Teaching Points | Teaching Method | Homework |
|---|
| 1 | Pre-knowledge – Who is a hero? | Discussion | — |
| 2 | Model reading – The Peacock Doctor | Teacher reads | — |
| 3 | Imitation | Group reading | — |
| 4 | Word meanings – devoted, guardian, scarce, injured, reluctant | Dictionary | Write meanings |
| 5 | Translation/Explanation | Explanation | Write translation |
| 6 | Central idea/Summary | Discussion | Write summary |
| 7 | Question-answer – Oral | Question-answer | — |
| 8 | Question-answer – Written | Written | Write questions |
| 9 | Grammar – Professions | Practice | Write words |
| 10 | Revision | Discussion | — |
| 11 | Evaluation | Test | — |
Lesson 8: At School
| Day | Teaching Points | Teaching Method | Homework |
|---|
| 12 | Pre-knowledge – Gandhiji’s childhood | Discussion | — |
| 13 | Model reading | Teacher reads | — |
| 14 | Imitation | Group reading | — |
| 15 | Word meanings – mediocre, suburban, pilgrimage, indelible, ordeal | Dictionary | Write meanings |
| 16 | Translation/Explanation | Explanation | Write translation |
| 17 | Central idea/Summary | Discussion | Write summary |
| 18 | Question-answer – Oral | Question-answer | — |
| 19 | Question-answer – Written | Written | Write questions |
| 20 | Grammar – Prefix, Root, Suffix | Practice | Make words |
| 21 | Revision | Discussion | — |
| 22 | Term-end Assessment | Written test | — |
Lesson 9: Beats in Memoir
| Day | Teaching Points | Teaching Method | Homework |
|---|
| 1 | Pre-knowledge – Panthi dance | Discussion | — |
| 2 | Model reading | Teacher reads | — |
| 3 | Imitation | Group reading | — |
| 4 | Word meanings – heritage, commitment, legacy, indigenous | Dictionary | Write meanings |
| 5 | Translation/Explanation | Explanation | Write translation |
| 6 | Central idea/Summary | Discussion | Write summary |
| 7 | Question-answer – Oral | Question-answer | — |
| 8 | Question-answer – Written | Written | Write questions |
| 9 | Grammar – Suffix (-d, -ed, -n, -en) | Practice | Make words |
| 10 | Revision | Discussion | — |
| 11 | Evaluation | Test | — |
Lesson 10: A Place Fit for Gods to Marry
| Day | Teaching Points | Teaching Method | Homework |
|---|
| 12 | Pre-knowledge – Madurai | Discussion | — |
| 13 | Model reading | Teacher reads | — |
| 14 | Imitation | Group reading | — |
| 15 | Word meanings – nectar, myth, idol, palanquin, magnificent | Dictionary | Write meanings |
| 16 | Translation/Explanation | Explanation | Write translation |
| 17 | Monthly Assessment – October | — | — |
Lesson 11: Sympathy
| Day | Teaching Points | Teaching Method | Homework |
|---|
| 1 | Pre-knowledge – Sympathy | Discussion | — |
| 2 | Model reading | Teacher reads | — |
| 3 | Imitation | Group reading | — |
| 4 | Word meanings – plump, meadows, shiver, feather, sunshine | Dictionary | Write meanings |
| 5 | Translation/Explanation | Explanation | Write translation |
| 6 | Central idea/Summary | Discussion | Write summary |
| 7 | Question-answer – Oral | Question-answer | — |
| 8 | Question-answer – Written | Written | Write questions |
| 9 | Grammar – Describing words | Practice | Write words |
| 10 | Revision | Discussion | — |
| 11 | Evaluation | Test | — |
Lesson 12: Children Ask Kalam
| Day | Teaching Points | Teaching Method | Homework |
|---|
| 12 | Pre-knowledge – Dr. Kalam | Discussion | — |
| 13 | Model reading | Teacher reads | — |
| 14 | Imitation | Group reading | — |
| 15 | Word meanings – persistent, application, bliss, courage, dedication | Dictionary | Write meanings |
| 16 | Translation/Explanation | Explanation | Write translation |
| 17 | Central idea/Summary | Discussion | Write summary |
| 18 | Question-answer – Oral | Question-answer | — |
| 19 | Question-answer – Written | Written | Write questions |
| 20 | Grammar – Proverbs | Practice | Make sentences |
| 21 | Revision | Discussion | — |
| 22 | Evaluation | Test | — |
| 23 | Monthly Assessment – November (Part 1) | — | — |
| 24 | Revision – Lessons 9-12 | Discussion | — |
Lesson 13: Sayani
| Day | Teaching Points | Teaching Method | Homework |
|---|
| 1 | Pre-knowledge – Consumer rights | Discussion | — |
| 2 | Model reading | Teacher reads | — |
| 3 | Imitation | Group reading | — |
| 4 | Word meanings – consumer, hallmark, penalised, grievance | Dictionary | Write meanings |
| 5 | Translation/Explanation | Explanation | Write translation |
| 6 | Central idea/Summary | Discussion | Write summary |
| 7 | Question-answer – Oral | Question-answer | — |
| 8 | Question-answer – Written | Written | Write questions |
| 9 | Grammar – Passive voice | Practice | Make sentences |
| 10 | Revision | Discussion | — |
| 11 | Evaluation | Test | — |
Lesson 14: Craze
| Day | Teaching Points | Teaching Method | Homework |
|---|
| 12 | Pre-knowledge – Travel | Discussion | — |
| 13 | Model reading | Teacher reads | — |
| 14 | Imitation | Group reading | — |
| 15 | Word meanings – restlessness, brochures, authenticity, venture | Dictionary | Write meanings |
| 16 | Translation/Explanation | Explanation | Write translation |
| 17 | Central idea/Summary | Discussion | Write summary |
| 18 | Question-answer | Question-answer | Write questions |
| 19 | Half-yearly Assessment | Written test | — |
| 20 | Revision | Discussion | — |
Lesson 15: The Bird-man of India
| Day | Teaching Points | Teaching Method | Homework |
|---|
| 1 | Pre-knowledge – Birds | Discussion | — |
| 2 | Model reading | Teacher reads | — |
| 3 | Imitation | Group reading | — |
| 4 | Word meanings – ornithology, sanctuary, species, bipeds, legacy | Dictionary | Write meanings |
| 5 | Translation/Explanation | Explanation | Write translation |
| 6 | Central idea/Summary | Discussion | Write summary |
| 7 | Question-answer – Oral | Question-answer | — |
| 8 | Question-answer – Written | Written | Write questions |
| 9 | Grammar – Describing words | Practice | Make sentences |
| 10 | Revision | Discussion | — |
| 11 | Evaluation | Test | — |
Lesson 16: The Mountain and the Squirrel
| Day | Teaching Points | Teaching Method | Homework |
|---|
| 12 | Pre-knowledge – Mountain and squirrel | Discussion | — |
| 13 | Model reading | Teacher reads | — |
| 14 | Imitation | Group reading | — |
| 15 | Word meanings – quarrel, prig, disgrace, spry, talent | Dictionary | Write meanings |
| 16 | Translation/Explanation | Explanation | Write translation |
| 17 | Central idea/Summary | Discussion | Write summary |
| 18 | Question-answer | Question-answer | Write questions |
| 19 | Grammar – and, but | Practice | Make sentences |
| 20 | Revision | Discussion | — |
| 21 | Evaluation | Test | — |
| 22 | Monthly Assessment – January (Part 1) | — | — |
| 23 | Introduction to Lesson 17 | Discussion | — |
| 24 | Lesson 17 Model reading | Teacher reads | — |
| 25 | Lesson 17 Imitation | Group reading | — |
Lesson 17: Nothing but the Target
| Day | Teaching Points | Teaching Method | Homework |
|---|
| 1 | Word meanings – accomplish, aggression, target, draped | Dictionary | Write meanings |
| 2 | Translation/Explanation | Explanation | Write translation |
| 3 | Central idea/Summary | Discussion | Write summary |
| 4 | Question-answer – Oral | Question-answer | — |
| 5 | Question-answer – Written | Written | Write questions |
| 6 | Grammar – that clause | Practice | Make sentences |
| 7 | Revision | Discussion | — |
| 8 | Evaluation | Test | — |
Lesson 18: Dancing On
| Day | Teaching Points | Teaching Method | Homework |
|---|
| 9 | Pre-knowledge – Sudha Chandran | Discussion | — |
| 10 | Model reading | Teacher reads | — |
| 11 | Imitation | Group reading | — |
| 12 | Word meanings – auditorium, amputate, miracle, recital, tribute | Dictionary | Write meanings |
| 13 | Translation/Explanation | Explanation | Write translation |
| 14 | Central idea/Summary | Discussion | Write summary |
| 15 | Question-answer | Question-answer | Write questions |
| 16 | Grammar – Direct/Indirect speech | Practice | Make sentences |
| 17 | Revision | Discussion | — |
| 18 | Evaluation | Test | — |
| 19 | Monthly Assessment – February (Part 1) | — | — |
| 20 | Introduction to Lesson 19 | Discussion | — |
| 21 | Lesson 19 Model reading | Teacher reads | — |
| 22 | Lesson 19 Imitation | Group reading | — |
| 23 | Lesson 19 Word meanings | Dictionary | Write meanings |
| 24 | Lesson 19 Translation | Explanation | Write translation |
Lesson 19: Dear Daddy-Long-Legs (Continued)
| Day | Teaching Points | Teaching Method | Homework |
|---|
| 1 | Central idea/Summary | Discussion | Write summary |
| 2 | Question-answer | Question-answer | Write questions |
| 3 | Grammar – going to | Practice | Make sentences |
| 4 | Revision | Discussion | — |
| 5 | Evaluation | Test | — |
Lesson 20: Fog
| Day | Teaching Points | Teaching Method | Homework |
|---|
| 6 | Pre-knowledge – Fog | Discussion | — |
| 7 | Model reading | Teacher reads | — |
| 8 | Imitation | Group reading | — |
| 9 | Word meanings – fog, ken, clutched, judgement, rapped | Dictionary | Write meanings |
| 10 | Translation/Explanation | Explanation | Write translation |
| 11 | Central idea/Summary | Discussion | Write summary |
| 12 | Question-answer | Question-answer | Write questions |
| 13 | Grammar – Imperative sentences | Practice | Make sentences |
| 14 | Revision | Discussion | — |
| 15 | Evaluation | Test | — |
Lesson 21: Flavours of Thailand
| Day | Teaching Points | Teaching Method | Homework |
|---|
| 16 | Pre-knowledge – Thailand | Discussion | — |
| 17 | Model reading | Teacher reads | — |
| 18 | Imitation | Group reading | — |
| 19 | Word meanings – enriching, cuisine, aromatic, tropical, humid | Dictionary | Write meanings |
| 20 | Translation/Explanation | Explanation | Write translation |
| 21 | Central idea/Summary | Discussion | Write summary |
| 22 | Question-answer | Question-answer | Write questions |
| 23 | Annual Assessment | Written test | — |
| Day | Teaching Points | Teaching Method | Homework |
|---|
| 1-5 | Lesson 22: The Photograph – Reading, word meanings, translation, question-answer | Explanation | Write questions |
| 6-10 | Lesson 23: Where the Mind is Without Fear – Reading, word meanings, translation, question-answer | Explanation | Write questions |
| 11-15 | Revision – All lessons | Discussion | Revise |
| 16-18 | Remedial Teaching – For weak students | Individual teaching | Practice |
| 19-21 | Preparation of Results | Evaluation | — |
| 22-24 | Result Declaration and Feedback | Meeting | — |
| Month | Assessment | Day |
|---|
| June | Monthly Assessment | 13 |
| July | Monthly Assessment | 13, 25, 38 |
| August | Monthly Assessment | 21 |
| September | Term-end Assessment | 22 |
| October | Monthly Assessment | 17 |
| November | Monthly Assessment | 23 |
| December | Half-yearly Assessment | 19 |
| January | Monthly Assessment | 22 |
| February | Monthly Assessment | 19 |
| March | Annual Assessment | 23 |
| April | Result Declaration & Remedial Teaching | 16-24 |
