ICSE Class 8 English, Unit 4: Grammar and Vocabulary in Context
From the CISCE curriculum. 4 key concepts, about 2 days of study at 20 to 30 minutes a day.
What this unit aims at
Children develop a rational outlook to the different functions of grammar and use it accordingly in diverse context that may include e- content.
Your child should be able to
- identify and understand the difference between phrases and clauses and their function in specific sentences
- analyse a given sentence and identify the main clause and classify the subordinate clause (s)
- transform sentences from simple to complex /compound sentences
- use vocabulary for different registers as per the context
- adopt technology including the internet, to produce and present relationships between information and ideas efficiently as well as to interact and collaborate with others
- assess and acknowledge information from print and digital sources
Key concepts in this unit
- Phrases and clauses and their function in specific sentences.
- Sentenced Analysis: main clause and subordinate clause (s).
- Sentence transformation from simple to complex /compound sentences.
- Use phrases, idioms figure of speech in context.
Teach this unit at home
- A day-by-day plan from the CISCE concepts, so you know what to cover each day.
- A step-by-step script for each day, so you know what to say and ask (AI-written from the CISCE curriculum, so check it against your child's school book).
- A quiz at the end.
From the CISCE Curriculum for Classes I to VIII (2016). CISCE sets what is taught, not the textbooks, so schools use different books and there are no page numbers here. Adhian Gurus is not affiliated with CISCE.