Updated 6 August 2026·15 chapters

CBSE Class 8 English — Syllabus 2026-27

CBSE Class 8 English syllabus for 2026-27: all 15 chapters, with the topics in each. Follows the CBSE syllabus.

About this syllabus

The CBSE Class 8 English course for 2026-27 has 15 chapters. Chapters with a topic breakdown link to their own syllabus page.

CBSE Class 8 English — Chapter List

#	Chapter	Topics
1	The Wit that Won Hearts	Main Characters and Setting · Story of the Quarrel and Resolution · Message and Literary Value
2	A Tale of Valour : Major Somnath Sharma and the Battle of Badgam	Core Story and Battle Events · Leadership, Courage, and Sacrifice · Citation and Award Details
3	The Case of the Fifth Word	Main Characters and Their Roles · Plot Summary and Sequence of Events · The Code and Its Meaning
4	The Cherry Tree	Story Overview · Character Study · Plot and Sequence of Events
5	Feathered Friend	Main Events of the Story · Characters and Their Roles · Theme and Message
6	A Concrete Example	The poem about Mrs. Jones and her stone garden · The poem 'A Sea of Foliage' by Toru Dutt · Garden vocabulary and visualisation
7	Somebody's Mother	Main Idea and Theme · Characters and Their Roles · Important Lines and Their Meaning
8	The Magic Brush of Dreams	Poem Overview and Main Events · Character Sketches · Theme, Message, and Tone
9	Harvest Hymn	Poem Overview · Speaker Groups and Their Addressees · Deities and Their Meanings in the Poem
10	Magnifying Glass	Main Idea and Theme · Important Images in the Poem · Poetic Devices and Language
11	Wisdom Paves the Way	Chapter Overview · Characters and Their Roles · How the Four Men Use Observation
12	Verghese Kurien-I Too Had A Dream	Letter, Speaker, and Main Idea · Life Choices and Service · Values: Integrity, Responsibility, and Common Good
13	Spectacular Wonders	Chapter Overview · The Valley of Flowers, Uttarakhand · The Living Root Bridges, Meghalaya
14	Waiting for the Rain	Story Overview · Characters and Their Roles · Main Idea and Message
15	Bibha Chowdhuri : The Beam of Light that Lit the Path for Women in Indian Science	Bibha Chowdhuri as a Pioneer · Education and Scientific Work · Career in India and Institutional Work

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Finish the textbook first — the prescribed textbook is the main source for school and board exams.
Keep a formula and definitions list — it makes last-week revision much faster.
Practise past papers — they show you the pattern questions follow.
Time your practice — attempt some papers under exam conditions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find CBSE Class 8 English Syllabus?

This page has syllabus for 15 chapters of CBSE Class 8 English for the 2026-27 session. Each chapter links to its own page with the full set.

How should I prepare for CBSE Class 8 English exams?

Go through the syllabus first, then work chapter by chapter: learn the ideas, practise questions, and revise with notes and flashcards. Leave time at the end to revise every chapter once more under timed conditions.

Has the CBSE Class 8 English syllabus changed for 2026-27?

This page lists the chapters in the current CBSE Class 8 English course. Boards revise syllabi from time to time, so check the board's official website for the latest notified syllabus.

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