OBS CBSE New English Junction Coursebook for Class 8

New English Junction is a dynamic and complete course that facilitates competent and effective communication in English.

• Reading varied selection—classic, contemporary, Indian and Western. One play has been included in each Coursebook (1-8). A range of exercises—wh- questions, table completion, MCQs etc.
• Emerging issues and themes like patriotism, environmental issues, global citizenship etc. are included to motivate the student to reflect respond and be creative.
• Speaking and Listening sections in the Coursebooks emphasize effective use of these skills in everyday life. The tasks focus on functional communication and also address listening for different purposes.
• Writing guided writing for clear presentation of ideas and a variety of styles with formats and examples. The tasks also help develop independent writing.
• Grammar syllabus-based grammar concepts in actual use with focused attention on meaning and form. There are also detailed explanations and examples as well as extended practice.
• Words in Use attention to vocabulary building and expansion
• Study Skills exercises to practise spelling and punctuation. Study skills developed through dictionary work.
• Digital Resources Students’ Advantage CD with interactive practice and exam skills; Students’ App with language enrichment on the go; Teachers’ Smartbooks 1-8 with e-learning enhancement and digitally mapped to the Coursebook and Literature Reader, audio-visual resources, worksheets, presentations, question paper generator and interactive exercises; Empower a virtual resource centre for teachers.
• Teacher Support is enhanced and well-organised to ensure that the teacher is partnered responsibly. A comprehensive Teacher’s Resource Pack for each class with answer key, author notes, lesson and poem summaries, listening texts, lesson plans, FA rubrics, question bank, worksheets, audio tracks, additional comprehension passages, sample papers for ASL and OTBA and presentations.